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The Wheel of the Year is an ancient Celtic calendar based on festivals that celebrate our innate connection with nature, and the ebb and flow of the light and dark as the Earth makes its journey around the sun. The calendar revolves around eight festivals, from Imbolc to Yule – each one signaling a shift in the season, weather, and the natural world around us. The purpose of the calendar is to offer a deeper connection with nature and Mother Earth, as each season offers new gifts to be celebrated. Observing and honoring each of the cyclical seasonal stations (or sabbats) of the Wheel of the Year allows us opportunities for intention and reflection.
Our seasonal ritual aroma roller blends are the perfect natural perfume accent for every season. We thoughtfully craft every detail, taking into consideration the aromatherapeutic properties of each essential oil included in our blends, and meticulously curate each scent to align with the traditional correspondences of each season. Each roller includes crystals that correspond with the blend and the season. Our roller blends are blessed with Reiki love for your highest and greatest good to assist you in your present journey.
Wearing our ritual perfume blends during the corresponding season offers you a daily opportunity to be mindful, observant, present, and to reflect upon your intentions for that month. Apply the roller as you would any perfume - to pulse points, wrists, neck, etc. Remind yourself to inhale the aroma deeply as you apply. Take a moment to center yourself, repeat any affirmations that align with your intentions, and connect with your inner wisdom. Apply as often as you like, and/or apply before you do ritual work, divination, or meditation. Allow the power of the botanical aromas to deepen your ritual.
Imbolc blend
Imbolc (aka Candlemas) celebrates the midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox (aka Ostara) and the approaching spring. Occuring annually on Feb 1st-2nd, this Celtic fire festival celebrates the kindling of new life. The word ‘Imbolc’ itself means in the belly /in the womb which is a direct reference to a new stirring of life and possibility. The literal translation refers to pregnant ewes and the lambing season. Imbolc brings the first whispers of Spring as our days slowly become a bit longer, the Earth starts to thaw, and the possibility of new life feels ever present. Imbolc brings forward the promise of growth while we still have one foot in Winter and are likely feeling run down and ready to move on from the cold and dark. It is in these moments when it seems like Winter will never end and our gardens will not come back that Imbolc arrives, looks us in the eye, and asks us to trust the rhythm of the Earth. Our hearts crack open and our eyes well up because we can feel so deeply that we are on the precipice of a monumental shift.
Imbolc and its rituals are closely associated with the Goddess Brigid, a triple goddess of healing, fertility, childbirth, poetry, inspiration, and blacksmithing. Her triple goddess aspect is different than the traditional Maiden/Mother/Crone, and instead reflect her three distinct roles as the Lady of the Healing Waters, Goddess of the Sacred Flame, and Goddess of the Fertile Earth. Associated with fertility and fire, known as the keeper of the sacred flame, and celebrated as the guardian of home and hearth, celebrating and honoring Brigid can include bonfires, candle services, and other fire rituals around the hearth or outside the home. Crosses made of traditional reeds are commonly crafted on Imbolc.
Our Imbolc blend is a verdant blend of bright bergamot, gentle and romantic dew-laden lily of the valley, powdery soft violet, sparkling cassis and energizing pink grapefruit. Serene and tender.
We've paired this ritual aromatic blend with milky white snow quartz, which represents purity, compassion and new beginnings, and green aventurine, a soothing stone of harmony, growth, and abundance. Bright blessings!
This listing for one 10ml aromatic roller bottle blend with crystals & Reiki blessings
IMBOLC: Seasonal Ritual Aroma Rollers
Perfume oil rollers do not contain any alcohol and thus won't have the staying power of a true parfum. However, here's a few tips to get the most out of each application:
- Apply your perfume oil to moisturized skin. Aroma molecules evaporate far more slowly on well hydrated skin. Dry skin will quickly dissipate fragrance as well as those lighter and brighter top notes and floral heart notes.
- Apply after bathing/showering when possible, when pores are open for maximum absorption.
- Try layering your scented products for a longer aromatic experience. Select scents that complement and/or have similar note profiles. A scented lotion or body oil will moisturize AND maximize scent retention.
- Apply to pulse points but do NOT rub in (rubbing will make the top notes burn off more quickly!). If you apply more than you wanted, simply tap your wrists together or dab on another pulse point. Warmth exuded from these points will project scent the longest. Best pulse points: wrists, neck/behind ears, collar bones, heart space, inner elbows (a great spot for long-lasting diffusion!), and behind knees.
- However, there are certain spots that experts DO NOT recommend applying any perfume to, inlcuding eyes, face, privates, scalp, and any irritated, damaged skin (including cuts, scrapes, etc).
- Remember that citrus and floral notes are the most fleeting so a floral-forward scent will dissipate much more quickly than a woodsy or gourmand blend. Thus you may have to reapply these lighter blends a few times throughout the day.
- Also remember that you will get used to your signature scent and won't notice it as much as those surrounding you. So don't be too quick to overapply!
- Keep in mind that if you've been to the gym and worked up a sweat, you'll need to reapply post-shower.
- Store your perfume roller in a cool, dark place for longest shelf life. Do not allow your roller bottle to be exposed to direct sun, excessive heat, high humidity (ahem, like the bathroom), or anywhere that it will be exposed to drastic temperature changes.