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Before we get to the next spell—that’s so freakin’ perfect for POTUS, you will faint from the poetic justice—we need to talk about oil.
Dominion or Domination Oil is one of the workhorses of justice magic. It’s been used for generations in hoodoo and rootwork traditions to compel, restrain and assert authority over a target. Think of it as the difference between asking nicely and making yourself impossible to ignore. We’re going to use it to supercharge the binding spell in the next installment, so this is your prep work.
Make it now. Let it sit. Shake it daily and focus on how compliant it will make all your enemies. We’ll be using it for the first time on May 13th.
The core recipe requires exactly two ingredients plus a carrier oil.
That’s it.
Everything else I’m going to tell you about is optional—things to add if you have them, things worth sourcing if you want to amplify the working. But the engine of this oil is calamus and licorice, and that is more than enough to make potent magick with.
What You Need
Your carrier oil—pick one:
Olive oil is the traditional choice and the one I recommend. Its correspondences—protection, victory, wisdom and peace—align well with justice work, and it’s been used as a ritual oil across more traditions than almost any other substance on earth.
Grapeseed oil’s correspondences are fertility and mental clarity, but it is neutral enough that it doesn’t pull the working in any particular direction, letting the active ingredients do their job without competition.
Jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax, but it behaves like an oil. Correspondences are protection and banishing, making it an excellent choice for this working. It also has the longest shelf life, which means your Dominion Oil will keep longer.
The two non-negotiables:
Calamus, also known as sweet flag, is the most commanding herb in the hoodoo tradition. It compels. It bends. It makes the target receptive to your will, whether they want to be or not. You can use calamus essential oil or calamus root pieces1; the root will be more affordable.
Licorice root is the binding agent. It has been used for centuries in domination and binding spells to keep the target under control once the working has taken hold. Same principle as calamus: You can use the essential oil if you have it, but sourcing the root itself is more cost-effective.
🌱🌱🌱 I ordered one ounce of each herb from the links above, and including shipping in the US, the total came to $15 and change. These are not affiliate links, just a well-reviewed private seller I want to patronize.
How to Make It
Cleanse a small jar. Glass picks up ambient energy from wherever it’s been—a warehouse, someone else’s hands. You’re about to put intentional work into this vessel, and you don’t want stray energy muddying it. You can:
Wash it with salt water and let it air dry
Pass it through smoke
Leave it in sunlight or moonlight for a few hours
Simply hold it and visualize it clearing, if you have no other tools
Add your ingredients to the jar. There’s no precise ratio of calamus and licorice root to oil—this is folk magick, so channel your inner wyrd sister standing over a bubbling cauldron. A tablespoon or two of root pieces per ounce of carrier oil is a reasonable starting point, and if you’re using essential oils, a few drops is sufficient. Seal the bottle tightly.
Say:
I consecrate this oil for the work of justice. May it carry my intention without corruption, amplify my will without distortion and serve the cause of protection for the innocent and restraint of the powerful. As I shake this vessel for the first time, the working begins.
So it is.
Give it a vigorous shake while holding your intention clearly in your mind. Then let it sit for at least a week, two is better, in a cool dark place. Try to remember to shake it daily and infuse it with your intention again and again.
Want to Supercharge It?
If you’re a potion witch with a well-stocked apothecary, here’s a more robust recipe— and what purpose each addition serves:
Angelica root connects the working to divine authority. It’s one of the most powerful protective and holy herbs in folk magic, and it gives your Dominion Oil a kind of cosmic mandate. You’re not just asserting your will; you’re asserting the righteous authority of the hand of justice.
Frankincense is the great amplifier. It elevates and sanctifies whatever intention it accompanies, strengthens the connection to higher spiritual forces and has been used to drive away evil across multiple traditions. A few drops of frankincense essential oil or a small piece of resin added to your jar ups the ante bigly 👀
Cedarwood, associated with Solomon’s temple, endurance and power, contributes strength, ancient authority and durability.
Bergamot is the persuasion ingredient. It's associated with Mercury, the planet of communication and influence, which means its job is to make the target more receptive—to open the door before the calamus and licorice walk through it.
Vetiver is the fixative. It anchors the spell so it doesn’t dissipate into the ether and makes the working stick.
Add any or all of these to your jar along with your calamus and licorice. A pinch, some chips, a few drops—intention matters more than quantity.
Witch, Please
No time, no energy, no patience? No judgment.
This Etsy seller sells a Domination Oil for $20 out the door, which includes shipping costs (in the US).
In the Next Episode…
The waning moon—the two weeks between the full moon and the new moon—is optimal for banishing and binding work.
That gives us the two weeks from the Full Moon on May 1st to get our house in order.
Order your oil ingredients as soon as possible.
Make your Dominion Oil as soon as you receive your ingredients.
Source what you need for the next spell.
Perform the next spell on Wednesday, May 13th, after dark. Anytime after sunset and before you sleep is the right time.
You will need to procure:
One lemon. A picture of DJT, eyes showing. A rubber band. A sheet of aluminum foil. Your Dominion Oil—which is why we’re making it now.
Start sourcing. And let’s fucking go.
Want in?
If you have a working to contribute—a spell, a prayer, a timed ritual, a practice from your own tradition—please share. Subscribe to this series, send me a DM and I will add it to the guide. The more of us who bring something to the table, the more powerful this becomes. That’s the whole point.
Resources:
Hoodoo Justice Magic: Spells for Power, Protection and Righteous Vindication, Miss Aida (affiliate link)
Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom and Magic of 200 Plants, Juliet Diaz (affiliate link)
Rituals of Resistance, Roxanne Tart
Important note: Calamus is for external use only. The FDA has restricted it for internal consumption since 1968. Do not make tea with it. Use it in your oil, on your candles, in your workings—not in your body.
I am so glad I found you!
Fascinating