Quick Specs
- Type: Ritual fragrance oil
- Size: 4 dram (approximately 15 ml)
- Best for: Reversal candle work, hex and curse deflection, crossed condition removal, protection rituals
- Use: External ritual use only
Reversal Work in Folk and Ritual Tradition
Reversal magic is one of the oldest forms of protective practice in folk and ceremonial traditions across many cultures. The core principle is straightforward: if someone has directed harmful energy, a hex, a curse, or a jinx toward you, reversal work turns that energy around and sends it back. It is not an attack, it is a reflection. Reversal oils are a common tool in this practice. They dress candles, anoint charms, and mark petitions with the intention of deflecting and returning what has been sent.
This ritual fragrance oil is formulated for reversal and protection work. This is a fragrance oil for candle dressing and symbolic anointing, not for skin care or aromatherapy.
How Reversal Oils Are Used
The most common application is candle dressing. In reversal candle work, a black candle or double-action candle is prepared by carving a new wick from the base, then dressed with the oil by stroking upward and away from the body to direct energy outward. Petition papers with the name of the harmful source written in reverse are often placed beneath the candle. After the burn is complete, the remains are typically disposed of away from the home, often at a crossroads. The 4 dram bottle provides enough oil for multiple working sessions.
How to Use Reversible Anointing Oil
How to use reversal oil in a candle-based deflection ritual.
- Select the Appropriate Candle for Your Work
Reversal work often calls for a black candle or a black-over-red double-action candle. Choose a candle that matches your working, whether that is pure reversal, cleansing of crossed conditions, or combined protection and sending back.
- Anoint the Candle With Reversal Oil
Dress the candle by applying the oil from the bottom upward and away from you, directing negative energy outward and back to its source. Focus on your intention of deflecting and returning the unwanted influence throughout the process.
- Complete the Ritual and Dispose of Remains
Burn the candle in a safe holder on a petition with the name of the harmful influence written in reverse. When finished, remove all remains from your home and dispose of them at a crossroads or in running water away from your property.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this oil because reversal work is a part of many protection practices, and it deserves a dedicated, properly labeled tool. The 4 dram size is the right amount for someone who wants to do this work without committing to a large bottle they may not use frequently. To pair this oil with candles or other ritual supplies, browse my ritual oil collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a ritual fragrance oil for reversal work: sending negative energy, hexes, curses, or crossed conditions back to their source. It is used in candle magic, petition work, and anointing rituals where the goal is to deflect and return harm.
This is a ritual fragrance oil. It is formulated for candle dressing, charm work, and ritual anointing rather than for aromatherapy or direct skin application. It is sold as a curio for ritual use only.
Apply the oil from the bottom of the candle upward and away from you to send energy outward. For a double-action candle, turn it upside down and carve a new wick from the base, then dress and burn with intention focused on reversal.
The bottle is a 4 dram vial holding approximately 15 milliliters of oil, which is a standard size for ritual oils. It provides enough oil for multiple candle dressings or anointing sessions depending on how generously it is applied.
I use this for my spiritual kendo as some I got it and I’ve been feeling good all day, I honestly couldn’t wait to use it as soon as I got it I’m glad I got it because now I can protect myself more from negative energy
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