Out of the Cauldron:: Bubble Bath

Homemade Bubble Bath

By: Quilycan

Ingredients 1/2 cup Castile soap
1/2 cup vegetable glycerin or coconut oil
2 tablespoons water
Essential Oils (below are my recommendations, but the choice is yours*)
8 drops Lavender 
8 drops Bergamot
2 drops Deity Oil (Ylang-Ylang or Patchouli are popular choices)
4 drops Geranium or Rose 8 oz. pump bottle

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix Castile soap and glycerine.
2. Add essential oils. 
3. Add to a pump bottle. 
4. Gently shake to mix. 
5. To use: Add 10-15 pumps under the water stream as you are filling the tub.

*Note: This recipe is not tear-free and essential oils should ALWAYS be used with caution and care. Supervise children at all times and monitor for rashes, if their skin is unfamiliar with the oils in use.

As I was doing some research on Rites of Passage for this season’s issue, I remembered one of the most basic rites most have gone through as children: Bubble Baths. There was always something so pure and serene about sitting in a warm pool of water surrounded by the soft froth of steaming bubbles. They added joy to what was an otherwise mundane task!

As witches, we are faced with many rites of passage throughout our personal journeys. Whether we have an important ritual to perform, an initiation to be partake of, or some other task at hand, many of us take a “ritual bath” to prepare for the moment. This recipe is a great way to tailor your bath to your Rite of Passage. It can add another layer of magick and mystery to your craft. Enjoy and have fun!