rituals/ supplies

Olive oil makes a good basic blessing oil and you can add other oils or spices to it to make oils for other purposes. You might also consider gathering your own herbs and other ritual plants. Depending on where you live, you may find such trees and bushes as eucalyptus, juniper, pine and cypress, which are used in spell work and as incense. Rose bushes yield flowers and fruit that can be used in magic, and willow trees can provide the material for a wand if you wish. Look online or in a plant identification book to get an idea what the actual plant looks like, then look around you. You may be amazed at what you find. As for basic rituals, there are a lot of rituals on the 'Net, but I suggest you try the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. It's a protective and cleansing ritual. Once you get a feel for it, consider what else you may want to do. The best ones develop if you study enough to get an idea what others have done, then adapt them to your own circumstances. Don't be afraid to experiment and rework the words you use before performing a ritual. The most powerful component of a ritual is your own intention; the words and gestures are there to help you make your will manifest.

Hit up the kitchen aisle of your local department store! Dollar stores are also a great place to go. For oils, it may require a trip to a health store or a specialty store. Sage Parsley Oregano Rosemary Thyme Cinnamon Salt Water Nutmeg Vanilla Oils: Rose oil Lavender oil Jasmine Oil Myrrh Frankensense (I never spell that right right) Powders and Incense: Jasmine Lavender Cinnamon Sandalwood Patchouli Sage Other items: Candles in a variety of colors, Taper, pillar, votive, or tea light are all ok Incense and incense burner Small mixing containers Pestle and mortar if you plan to grind your own herbs Small plastic or glass jars with lids Writing utensils and supplies These are just a few of the many. If you are using scented candles, try to find them so that they correspond to the color and purpose that you are desiring to accomplish. Remember, it's far more about your intent than it is the supplies you can gather :) Best wishes!