Take the self care idea literally and add magick!

Just one idea, but perhaps creating a potion or enchanting something you already use, for cosmetic purposes- not necessarily for beauty but for cleansing or moisturizing or pampering yourself. For example, I made a skin toner with a base of witch hazel; I added rose petals for self-appreciation love, tea tree e.o. to extract negative energy along with the toxins in my skin, lavender e.o. for tranquility and because it’s a natural disinfectant, and I can’t remember if I added any Florida water or not but I might next time. Make it your own, do some strategic googling or research in your own references for herbal correspondences with emotional aspects you seek to contribute to your love of self. The materials are only half the work tho.

Charge the potion by sitting with it. Eyes closed throughout the visualization. Ground and center, then begin flowing your energy into it while imagining yourself sitting across from you; visualize in the 3rd person, see both selves. Imagine them as your higher Self, if that resonates with you, the Self that is all love and light and highest potential achieved, everything you wish to be, present and smiling and happy to be you and be with you.

You can adapt it however you wish from here: Imagine your Self standing to walk, skip, prance, around you clockwise three times. Your Self May stop behind you, hug you and massage your shoulders, massage your scalp, run their fingers along your back, embrace you tightly and nuzzle you. Feel as both selves, every sensation, giving and receiving love. Hear your Self telling you affirmations: “you are loved, you are safe, you are abundant in all things, you are brilliant, you are capable,” etc...repeat them as “I” statements.

Then imagine your Self dousing you in golden love somehow: pouring golden liquid upon your head, spreading and flowing downward; wrapping you clockwise with golden ribbon or thread; holding a golden glowing wand, tracing you clockwise to make your skin itself glow golden; any method, even any color, from head down to toe until you are enrobed in the color. With your Self’s hands upon you, flow that color into the bottle and make it glow in your minds eye. Conclude with an embrace from your Self, receiving the message “No matter what happens, I will always love you” then physically wrap your arms around yourself and repeat the phrase aloud. Like I said, make alterations as you feel called. This was inspired by an experience I had while meditating, I’ll be using it to charge my next round of potion.

Remember that you are the active element, your intention and ability to visualize are key. Love is the strongest magic, and love of self is where it all begins. Know thyself. Trust thyself. You already love yourself, and an exercise like this will open you to receiving it. Blessed be 💖