This book focuses on how to blend essential oils for use in magic and ritual, and yes, that's pretty much what the title promises. But while I'm guessing many books on essential oils include a lot of recipes, or are only recipes, there are hardly any in this book. Kynes has included maybe four recipes in the entire book, mainly as examples. Instead, the strength of this book is Kynes's detailed explanation of how to blend essential oils effectively. She has chapters on blending by botanical family, scent group, and perfume note, as well as by magical purpose ("As Above, So Below"). There is also a chapter on the magical uses of the carrier oils. The last half of the book is an encyclopedia of essential and carrier oils, listing the botanical and blending information for each, as well as the magical correspondences. This is a fine book for learning how to blend essential oils, but may be less than satisfying if what you want is a quick reference of recipes. ( )

Love it! Almost exactly what I had wanted. Unlike other books I have found on oils and magic, this actually explained why the oils have certain beliefs attached to them and their history and cultural significance, which I find to be the most interesting and useful part of magic and perfume. Not just like, IDK, Love is blahblahblah oil, end of story, no explanation, which I see all the time in these books. Not as in depth as I would have liked, but this is a practical book for mixing your own oil blends instead of a history book so I understand. Clearly written and divided the information well, which I very, very much appreciate. I got this book via netgalley and liked it so much I bought a hard copy to put on my shelf. ( )