Castor Carrier Oil by AzureGreen, 1 Gallon
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- Primary Spiritual Use: Grounding
- Secondary Spiritual Use: Intention
- Element: Water
- Planet: Moon
- Zodiac: Cancer
- Chakra: Sacral
- Ruling Day: Monday
- Tradition: Wiccan/eclectic
- Intent: Grounding, Intention
Castor oil is a thick carrier oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of the castor bean plant, sold here in a 1 gallon size. Carrier oils are used to dilute concentrated ritual and fragrance oils, to blend anointing oils, and to dress candles. It is for external use only, and a patch test is wise before first use.
At a glance
Key Features of Castor Carrier Oil
A thick, rich base. Castor is a heavy, slow-moving carrier prized when a blend needs body and staying power.
For diluting and dressing. Blend a few drops of a concentrated ritual oil into castor, or use its clinging texture to dress candles and fix a working in place.
A one gallon bulk size. A generous working supply for those who prepare many oils and blends.
The particulars
Product Details
- Volume: 1 gallon (128 fl oz, approximately 3.78 liters)
- Type: castor carrier and base oil
- Use: diluting concentrated ritual or fragrance oils, dressing candles, anointing, and fixing blends in place
- For external use. Patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children.
About This Oil
Castor oil is a thick, rich oil pressed from the castor bean, much heavier and more viscous than carriers like jojoba or sweet almond. That density is its signature, as it clings where you place it, which makes it useful for dressing candles and fixing a blend in place. It is a base oil for external ritual use. Patch test before broad use, and store it sealed and cool.
The Spiritual Significance
Every anointing oil and dressed candle rests on a humble foundation: the carrier. Concentrated ritual and fragrance oils are too strong to wear undiluted, so practitioners blend them into a neutral base, and that base becomes the vehicle that carries the working to the skin, the candle, or the charm. Castor is the heavy one among carriers, thick and slow, with a long history in lamp oil and candle work.
A carrier does not pull the work in any one direction; it grounds and holds whatever intention you add. Castor's particular gift is its body: where a lighter oil runs off, castor stays, making it a favorite for dressing candles and for workings you want to fix firmly in place. Add your chosen oils, set your intention, and let this dense, dependable base hold the work where you put it.
Step by step
How To Use Castor Carrier Oil
- Start with a clean vessel. Decant a small amount of castor oil.
- Add your ritual oil. Blend in a few drops of a concentrated oil to dilute it.
- Patch test. Try a little on your inner arm before broader use.
- Dress or anoint. Use its clinging texture to dress a candle, fix a working, or anoint as desired.
- Seal and store. Keep tightly closed, cool, and out of sunlight.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- Protection Oil dilute a protective blend.
- Money Drawing Oil dress a money candle.
- Copal Oil carry a cleansing blend.
- Sandalwood Oil extend a sandalwood anointing.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this and what size is it?
This is a one gallon bottle, 128 fluid ounces, of castor carrier oil. It is a thick, rich base oil used to dilute concentrated ritual and fragrance oils, dress candles, and fix a blend in place, ideal for practitioners and shops.
What is a carrier oil?
A carrier oil is a neutral base oil that you blend concentrated ritual or fragrance oils into so they are gentle enough to wear. It is the vehicle that carries a blend to the skin or candle and does not pull the working in any one direction.
How is castor different from jojoba or almond?
Castor is much thicker and heavier, with a clinging texture where lighter oils run off. That body makes it a favorite for dressing candles and for workings you want to fix firmly in place. A little goes a long way.
Can I use it on my skin?
Yes. Castor is a skin-friendly base for external use. Patch test a small area first. Because it is thick, use it sparingly, on its own or blended with a few drops of a concentrated oil to make a skin-safe anointing oil.
How do I store a full gallon?
Decant what you need into a smaller working bottle and keep the rest tightly sealed, cool, and out of direct sunlight. Castor is a stable, long-lasting oil, so a gallon keeps well when stored properly.
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