For self-healing in general, and for a head cold in particular, mix eucalyptus leaves, peppermint, thyme, and rose petals in Epsom salts and wrap in cheesecloth. Tie up the ends tightly with cord or ribbon, and wrap yourself in a warm robe. Light a candle in an aromatherapy burner with a little water and several drops of eucalyptus oil in the top. Place it very near your bathtub. Draw a steaming bath, hotter than you can immediately enter. Call upon the goddesses of the sea— Mary, Yemaya, Isis—to heal you, and toss the cheesecloth sachet into the hot water. Inhale the eucalyptus oil scent deeply. Test the water, disrobe, and ease yourself in. Soak in the steam and relax. Run more hot water as needed. After your bath, wrap up warmly again, add oil to your aromatherapy burner and continue to inhale the eucalyptus-scented moist air as you rest

by: Maria Kay Simms

The dew in May has always been the Witch’s beauty secret. An old Cornish proverb associated with the May solar festival of Beltane says: “The fair maid who, on the first of May, goes to the fields at break of day, and bathes in dew from the hawthorn tree, will ever strong and handsome be.” On a Thursday evening during a waxing Moon, take a small bowl outdoors and place on the grass. Anoint the rim with vanilla or ginseng and make a statement of your desire to enhance your looks. On Friday morning—Venus’ day, the planet ruling personal appearance—use your hands to bathe your face in the collected dew. Bathe other visible parts of your body with any remaining water. Be sure to visualize clearly the outcome you desire as often as you can from the time you first touch the bowl until the spell is done.
 
by: Edain McCoy

Yogurt is an ancient and magical food that is also beneficial to the skin. If you’re having a hectic day, you can unwind with this spell. To start, you need a tablespoon of cold plain yogurt, a light blue candle, and gardenia incense. Light the candle and the incense; rinse your face with warm water and dry. As you pat on the yogurt, say this charm: “Wholesome food of the ancient ones, ease my tension. Nourish my spirit and my skin; make me fresh again. Blessed be!” Kick back and relax or soak in the tub. Leave the yogurt on your face for about ten minutes. Rinse with cool water, pat dry. You’ll be refreshed. Tip: This spell also works well for a mild case of sunburn.
 
by: Jim Weaver