Baphomet Ritual Oil by Espiritu, 1 oz
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- Primary Spiritual Use: Balance
- Secondary Spiritual Use: Wisdom
- Size: 1 oz
- Element: Earth
- Planet: Saturn
- Zodiac: Capricorn
- Chakra: Root
- Ruling Day: Saturday
- Tradition: Wiccan/eclectic
- Intent: Balance, Peace
Few images in Western esotericism are as recognizable, or as misunderstood, as Baphomet. The winged, goat-headed figure drawn by the occultist Eliphas Levi in 1856 was never a devil but an emblem of balance: male and female, light and dark, above and below, all reconciled in one form, with the alchemical command solve et coagula inscribed on its arms. This Baphomet Ritual Oil by Espiritu is themed to that principle, a fragrance oil for anointing the candles, tools, and altars of ceremonial and esoteric work devoted to balance, union, and hidden wisdom.
The 1 ounce bottle is a personal working size: enough to anoint candles, talismans, and the altar through a season of ceremonial practice without committing to the large bottle. Anoint a candle, a talisman, or the altar before ritual, or wear a trace of the diluted oil to carry the work's intention. The oil sets the tone; the rite is yours to lead.
At a glance
Key Features of This Baphomet Ritual Oil
An Espiritu ritual blend. Espiritu's anointing oils are blended for spellwork rather than perfumery, and this one is themed to Baphomet as a symbol of balance and esoteric wisdom: made to anoint candles, talismans, and altars in ceremonial and devotional work.
Made for anointing. Its home is the rite itself: a candle dressed before it burns, a talisman or tool consecrated, the altar marked before the work begins. For skin, dilute it in a carrier oil first.
A 1 ounce bottle. This is the personal size: enough for regular ceremonial and devotional work through a season of practice, and a good first meeting with the blend before committing to the 16oz working bottle. Stored cool and dark, it keeps well between workings.
The particulars
Product Details
- Volume: 1 fl oz (approximately 30 ml)
- Blend: proprietary Espiritu formula
- Use: ritual anointing of candles, talismans, tools, and altars in ceremonial and esoteric work; dilute in a carrier oil for skin
- External use only. Not for ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.
Ingredients
Espiritu does not publish the full formula for this blend. Treat it as a blended fragrance oil in a carrier base: dilute it in a carrier oil such as jojoba or grapeseed before any skin contact, and patch test first. Contact us with sensitivity questions before ordering.
The Spiritual Significance
Baphomet's history is a tangle of accusation and reinvention. The name first appears in the trial records of the Knights Templar in the early fourteenth century, almost certainly a garbled rumor rather than anything the order truly kept. It was Eliphas Levi, writing in the nineteenth century, who gave Baphomet its enduring form and meaning: a figure of perfect equilibrium, joining opposites that most traditions keep apart, and crowned with the torch of intelligence between its horns. Later esotericists took up the image in turn; Aleister Crowley adopted Baphomet as his own magical name within the O.T.O., and modern groups have made it a banner for free thought and the union of dualities. Across these readings runs one thread: Baphomet stands for balance and the wisdom that comes from holding opposites together.
As a ritual oil, this blend is meant to carry that theme into your own ceremonial practice: anointing the candles, talismans, and altar tools of work devoted to equilibrium, integration, and esoteric study. It belongs to the broad current of Western ceremonial and occult magic rather than to any single lineage, and it makes no claim beyond focusing your own intention. Work it however your tradition and conscience direct.
Ways to use it
What Is Baphomet Ritual Oil Used For?
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Spellwork
Use it in workings for balance and peace. -
Dressing a candle
Rub a drop or two onto the candle before you light it, to add your intention to the working. -
Candles and wax melts
Stir it into melted wax when you make candles or wax melts. -
A petition or sigil
Dab it on a petition paper, or use it to draw a sigil. -
Spell bags and jars
Add a few drops to a spell bag, charm or jar. -
Anointing a crystal or tool
Touch a drop to a crystal, wand or other tool. -
Doorways and windowsills
Trace a drop along a doorframe or windowsill. -
Blessing a new tool
Anoint a new crystal, wand or candle holder before its first use. -
New or full moon rituals
Use it to dress your candle or anoint yourself during a moon working. -
Meditation
Warm a drop in your oil warmer, or wear a diluted dab, before you sit. -
Holidays and sabbats
Use it to dress candles for seasonal celebrations. -
Everyday scent
Warm it in an oil warmer, or wear it diluted, for the fragrance alone. -
On skin
Wear it as a personal scent or for a glamour. Dilute it in a carrier oil such as jojoba or grapeseed, and patch test a small spot first. -
In an oil warmer
Fill the warmer's dish mostly with water and add one drop for a lighter scent. Don't use it in an ultrasonic diffuser, which needs essential oils. -
As a gift
A small bottle goes a long way, since most uses take a drop or two. -
How much and how to store it
A drop or two is enough for most uses. Fragrance oils hold up well, so you can keep the bottle with your other supplies with the cap on tight.
Step by step
How To Use This Baphomet Ritual Oil
- Anoint a ceremonial candle. Dress a candle before the rite to set the working's intention.
- Consecrate a talisman or tool. Anoint a pentacle, blade, or other tool dedicated to your practice.
- Mark the altar. Touch a little oil to the altar or its corners before you begin.
- Anoint yourself, diluted. A trace at the brow or wrists to carry the work's focus.
- Store it cool and dark between workings, and let your own practice set the rhythm of its use.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- Wiccan Altar Candle Set, Black & White paired light and dark, mirroring Baphomet's union of opposites.
- Pentacle Frankincense Jar Candle a ceremonial resin candle to burn through the rite.
- Other Qabalistic Writings by Aleister Crowley from the magician who bore the name Baphomet, for the study behind the symbol.
- Solomon's Pentacle Amulet a ceremonial talisman to anoint and carry.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the 1 oz, the 2 dram, or the 16oz?
Choose by how often you work with it. This 1 oz bottle is a personal working size for steady practice. The 2 dram is a sampler, and the 16oz is the working bottle for those who work ceremonial magic often or formulate from it. The blend is identical.
What does Baphomet represent?
Balance, above all. Eliphas Levi drew Baphomet as the reconciliation of opposites, male and female, light and dark, matter and spirit, held in a single figure, with wisdom symbolized by the torch between its horns. It is an emblem of equilibrium and esoteric knowledge, not the devil of popular imagination.
Is this a Satanic product?
The Baphomet image appears across many esoteric currents: Levi's hermeticism, Crowley's O.T.O., and modern groups including The Satanic Temple, which uses it as a symbol of balance and free thought. This oil is simply a ceremonial anointing blend themed to that symbol. Work it within your own tradition and conscience; it carries no creed of its own.
How do I use it in ritual?
Anoint the candles, talismans, and altar tools of your ceremonial work, and a trace at the brow or wrists if you wish, to set the intention of balance and esoteric focus before you begin.
Is this oil tied to a specific tradition?
It belongs to the broad current of Western ceremonial and occult magic rather than any single lineage, and suits practitioners across many esoteric paths.
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