Each lunation (also known as a lunar cycle), we watch as Mother Moon waxes and wanes, appearing almost as a celestial shapeshifter in the sky. While she remains whole all along, the energy feels different to us inhabiting Earth. Our emotions ebb and flow in response to her phases, and our actions often mirror this rhythmic dance. The natural world, too, is attuned to these lunar shifts; plants respond by directing their energy to various parts, while the oceans engage in a dynamic push and pull, altering currents and waves. Regardless of one's spiritual belief system, it is undeniable that the moon exerts tangible effects on every living entity on our planet.
In this Moon Phase Aromatherapy series, I will delve into the essence of four key phases—New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Third Quarter—and explore how we can align with our innate rhythms within the lunar cycle. What better place to begin than with the New Moon?
Physically, a new moon is where the moon is positioned directly between Earth and the Sun, causing the dark side of the moon to face Earth and appear to us as dark. This phase lends itself to ideal stargazing, intention setting, and laying the groundwork for new routines you may want to adopt.
To capture the essence of the new moon, I crafted a light and herbaceous blend designed to evoke the feelings and thoughts of hope that accompany these times of planning and dreaming. This perfume recipe is also suitable for any occasion when you are charting a new course for yourself, regardless of the moon's phase.
Stay tuned for more recipes in this series!
Makes (1) 10 mL bottle of perfume.
Ingredients
Directions
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Topics: Aromatherapy, Natural Body Care, Recipes
Jessicka Nebesni is the Senior Marketing Strategist and Herbal Liaison for Mountain Rose Herbs. Her passion is to share the most educational, empowering, and useful resources with the Mountain Rose Herbs community and on her IG account @herbalasfolk. Having practiced Macrobiotic food preparations in California, beekeeping in Oregon, and making herbal crafts for local farmers markets in New Jersey, she has a wide variety of experiences and knowledge to share. Her passions include preserving food, gardening, practicing herbal wellness, making DIY skin and body care recipes, and living a lifestyle of minimal impact on the Earth.
Each lunation (also known as a lunar cycle), we watch as Mother Moon waxes and wanes, appearing almost as a celestial shapeshifter in the sky. While she remains whole all along, the energy feels different to us inhabiting Earth. Our emotions ebb and flow in response to her phases, and our actions often mirror this rhythmic dance. The natural world, too, is attuned to these lunar shifts; plants respond by directing their energy to various parts, while the oceans engage in a dynamic push and pull, altering currents and waves. Regardless of one's spiritual belief system, it is undeniable that the moon exerts tangible effects on every living entity on our planet.
In this Moon Phase Aromatherapy series, I will delve into the essence of four key phases—New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Third Quarter—and explore how we can align with our innate rhythms within the lunar cycle. What better place to begin than with the New Moon?
Physically, a new moon is where the moon is positioned directly between Earth and the Sun, causing the dark side of the moon to face Earth and appear to us as dark. This phase lends itself to ideal stargazing, intention setting, and laying the groundwork for new routines you may want to adopt.
To capture the essence of the new moon, I crafted a light and herbaceous blend designed to evoke the feelings and thoughts of hope that accompany these times of planning and dreaming. This perfume recipe is also suitable for any occasion when you are charting a new course for yourself, regardless of the moon's phase.
Stay tuned for more recipes in this series!
Makes (1) 10 mL bottle of perfume.
Ingredients
Directions
You may also enjoy:
Topics: Aromatherapy, Natural Body Care, Recipes
Jessicka Nebesni is the Senior Marketing Strategist and Herbal Liaison for Mountain Rose Herbs. Her passion is to share the most educational, empowering, and useful resources with the Mountain Rose Herbs community and on her IG account @herbalasfolk. Having practiced Macrobiotic food preparations in California, beekeeping in Oregon, and making herbal crafts for local farmers markets in New Jersey, she has a wide variety of experiences and knowledge to share. Her passions include preserving food, gardening, practicing herbal wellness, making DIY skin and body care recipes, and living a lifestyle of minimal impact on the Earth.
