Quick Specs
- Size: 16 oz (1 lb) bulk bottle
- Type: Ritual and anointing oil
- Scent profile: Woody, warm, earthy cedarwood
- Primary uses: Protection, purification, grounding, prosperity
- Label: Yellow label
Cedar Oil and the Ancient Practice of Working with Wood Spirits
Cedar has one of the longest ritual records of any plant material on earth. Ancient Egyptians used cedarwood oil in the embalming process, trusting its preservative properties to carry the dead safely into the next world. Native American traditions have burned cedar as a sacred smudge for purification and protection since long before written record. In Hoodoo practice, cedar works in floor washes to clear out negative energy and lay down a protective barrier at the threshold. The tree itself, whether Cedrus atlantica from the Atlas Mountains or the red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) common in North America, carries an association with permanence and strength. It doesn’t bend easily, and neither does the energy it’s said to hold.
The chemistry behind that distinctive woody scent is real and measurable. Cedarwood oil is rich in sesquiterpene compounds, particularly alpha-cedrene and cedrol. Cedrol in particular has a heavy, anchoring quality that makes cedarwood feel rooted rather than sharp, which is part of why it blends so well into grounding and protection work rather than bright, solar intentions. It doesn’t lift you up so much as it steadies you. That grounding character also makes it a natural companion for prosperity workings where stability and long-term growth matter more than a quick spark.
The 16oz size is for practitioners who use cedar oil seriously. If you’re dressing a full set of seven-day candles, running a weekly floor wash, or mixing batches of custom condition oil, the 1oz bottle runs out fast. I carry this bulk size for the people who’ve already figured that out and don’t want to reorder every two weeks. You get the same quality oil in a format that actually keeps up with a consistent practice.
How to Use Cedar Oil at Volume
Three practical ways to work with cedar oil when you have it in bulk.
- Dress Candles in Batches
Pour a small amount of cedar oil into a shallow dish. Roll each candle away from you for banishing or toward you for drawing. Coat evenly and let candles rest before use.
- Make a Cedar Floor Wash
Add 1 oz of cedar oil to a bucket of warm water with a splash of salt or vinegar. Mop from the back of the space toward the front door to push out stagnant or negative energy.
- Blend a Custom Condition Oil
Combine cedar oil with a carrier oil at a 1:4 ratio as your base. Add complementary oils for protection or prosperity blends. Bottle, label, and let the blend settle for 24 hours before use.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I’ve carried this line of oils for years because the consistency holds. The yellow label format has been the same since I started stocking it, and batch to batch the scent profile doesn’t drift the way cheaper oils sometimes do. That matters when you’re using it as a base for blended work, where a sudden shift in the cedar note throws off the whole formula. I stock the 16oz size specifically because practitioners who use cedar regularly asked for it. The 1oz is a fine entry point, but the bulk bottle is where the value actually lands for anyone running a regular practice or making oils in quantity.
One practical note for bulk storage: cedar oil keeps well, but keep it sealed and out of direct sunlight. Heat and UV exposure can degrade the sesquiterpene compounds that give it that grounded, resinous character. A cool, dark cabinet is all it needs. Stored properly, a 16oz bottle will serve you well for a long time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This is a ritual anointing oil, not a certified pure essential oil. It is formulated for magical and ritual use. For certified therapeutic-grade essential oils, see the essential oils section.
Cedar is used for protection, purification, and grounding. Common applications include floor washes to clear negative energy, candle dressing for protection work, and anointing mojo bags or talismans.
About 1 oz per bucket of water is a workable ratio. With a 16oz bottle you get roughly 16 full floor wash applications, which covers consistent weekly use for several months.
This oil is formulated for ritual use on candles, objects, and surfaces. For skin use, dilute it in a carrier oil first. Do a patch test before any extended skin contact.








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