Against Evil Anointing Oil, 4 Dram

A broad protection formula. Where some oils guard against one thing, Against Evil is a general shield, which makes it the right first protection oil for a home, a car, a workplace desk, or a person who deals with the public.

A 4 dram bottle for the whole house. Half a fluid ounce is enough to dress every door and window in a home, keep a weekly protection candle going, and still have a drop for your wrists on a hard day.

Works alongside cleansing and reversing. Against Evil holds the line after a cleansing or a reversal, so it pairs naturally with uncrossing baths, salt, and jinx-breaking work that clears the ground first.

• Volume: 4 dram (1/2 fluid ounce, about 14.8 ml)
• Type: protection anointing oil for ritual use
• Not for internal use
• Scent notes: Egyptian musk, dark amber, sandalwood
• Supplier states skin safe and oil diffuser safe
• Weight: about 2.6 oz (supplier unit weight)

AzureGreen, the supplier, lists the scent notes as Egyptian musk, dark amber, and sandalwood, and states the oil is skin safe and diffuser safe. The full formula, including the carrier oil, is proprietary to the maker and can be confirmed with Plentiful Earth before you order.

Against Evil anointing oil is used for protection in Hoodoo and in the Latin American botanica tradition, where oils of this name sit beside Contra Todo and Evil Eye formulas as everyday shields against envy, gossip, and malice. The idea that ill will can be sent by a look or a word is one of the oldest in folk religion, and the response has always been practical: bless the doorway, carry a charm, anoint the body, and keep the home clean of what does not belong.

You can dress a white or black candle with it for a weekly protection burn, anoint the four corners of a room after a cleansing, or touch a drop to the back of your neck, the old place where envy is said to land, before you go somewhere you feel watched. Rootworkers often pair it with a psalm, most commonly the ninety-first, recited over the candle. Wiccans use the same oil to anoint a protective charm or the edges of a warded space. Protection is the working you do so that you can stop thinking about it.

1. Cleanse first if something has already gotten in: a salt bath, a floor wash, or a smoke cleansing clears the ground so the protection has a clean place to stand.
2. Dress a white or black candle with a few drops from the middle outward toward both ends, sealing in both directions, and burn it while you recite a protective psalm, blessing, or invocation.
3. Anoint the top of every exterior door and windowsill with a drop, moving clockwise through the home, and say what is not welcome here.
4. For yourself, a drop on each wrist and one at the nape of the neck before you go out. This is a ritual oil rather than a cosmetic, so dab a small spot on your inner arm first, keep it away from your eyes, and never take it internally.
5. Refresh the doors on the new moon or whenever the house feels off. Your own sense of the room is the best alarm you have; trust it.

• Against Harm Protection Oil, 4 Dram: A sister protection formula for layering when the trouble is physical harm rather than envy.
• Envision Crystals Evil Eye Oil, 4 Dram: Envision Crystals' Evil Eye oil for a working aimed specifically at jealous looks and mal de ojo.
• Protection Anointing Oil, 2 Dram: A 2 dram general protection oil for the travel bag when the 4 dram stays home on the altar.
• Evil Eye Hanger Amulet, 1 1/8": A blue eye amulet to anoint with the oil and hang by the door or the rearview mirror.
• White 6" Household Candle: A plain white candle to dress with Against Evil for the weekly protection burn.

What is anointing oil used for in protection work?

Anointing oil in protection work is applied to candles, doorways, charms, and the body to set a boundary against envy, ill will, and harm. You dress a candle and burn it with a psalm or blessing, anoint the doors of the home, and touch a drop to your wrists or neck before going somewhere you feel exposed.

What is the difference between Against Evil and Evil Eye oil?

Against Evil is a broad protection formula against envy, gossip, malice, and general ill will, while Evil Eye oil is aimed specifically at the jealous look, mal de ojo. If you want one bottle for the whole house, Against Evil is the wider shield; if someone's envy is the specific problem, reach for Evil Eye oil.

How do I use anointing oil on my doors for protection?

Put a drop of Against Evil oil on your fingertip or a cotton swab and touch the top center of each exterior door and each windowsill, moving clockwise through the home. As you go, say what is not welcome here. Refresh on the new moon or after a cleansing, and wash your hands afterward.

Should I cleanse before I use a protection oil?

Cleansing before protection is the traditional order in both Hoodoo and Wicca. A salt bath, a floor wash, or a smoke cleansing removes what has already settled so that the protection oil has clean ground to hold. Think of it as sweeping the floor before you lock the door.

Is Against Evil oil a Hoodoo formula or a botanica one?

Against Evil is a protection formula found in both Hoodoo spiritual supply and Latin American botanica lines, where it sits beside Contra Todo and Evil Eye oils. The uses overlap almost completely: dressing candles, anointing doors, and carrying a drop on the body. Work it in the tradition you already practice and it fits.

Can I wear Against Evil oil every day?

You can wear Against Evil oil daily as a protective scent. A drop on each wrist and one at the nape of the neck, named for the day, is a simple standing shield. Dab a small spot on your inner arm the first time to be sure the blend agrees with you, and keep it away from your eyes.