Question 1

How can I use these oils?

Accepted Answer

All Shadow & Sage oil blends are pre-diluted in a carrier oil and are designed for external use.
You can:

• Apply directly to the skin
 • Massage into pulse points
 • Add a few drops to bath water
 • Blend into unscented lotions or body oils
 • Use in an oil burner
 • Apply lightly through the ends of the hair
 • Anoint ritual tools, candles, journals, or crystals
 • Add a few drops to distilled water and witch hazel to create a room or aura spray

Because these blends contain a carrier oil, they are thicker than pure essential oils. For this reason, they are not recommended for use in electric diffusers, as the carrier oil may clog the mechanism.
There are many ways to work with your oils — follow both safety guidance and intuition.

Question 2

How do I use my oil with intention?

Accepted Answer

Working with oil is both practical and symbolic. Intention is what transforms scent into ritual.
Before applying, pause. Take a breath. Set a clear intention in your mind. You may wish to speak it aloud.

Examples:
 • “I am stepping into new opportunities.”
 • “I release what no longer serves me.”
 • “I open myself to clarity and guidance.”
Then apply slowly and consciously.
Where you apply the oil can also hold meaning:

🌿 For grounding & forward movement
 • Soles of the feet
 • Shins (stepping forward energy — beautiful for road opening blends like Valour)

🌿 For manifestation & confidence
 • Wrists
 • Back of the neck
 • Over the heart space

🌿 For intuition & spiritual connection
 • Temples
 • Third eye (centre of the forehead)
 • Crown (lightly applied to the hairline)

🌿 For calm & nervous system support
 • Chest
 • Behind the ears
 • Along the collarbone
Pulse points are powerful places to apply oils as the warmth of the body helps diffuse the aroma gently throughout the day.

You can also anoint:
 • Door frames (symbolic thresholds)
 • Wallets or planners (abundance work)
 • Crystals before meditation
 • Candles before ritual

It’s not just where you apply it — it’s how present you are when you do.

Question 3

Can I use these oils every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your skin tolerates them well. We recommend patch testing before first use.
If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Question 4

Are your oils safe for sensitive skin?

Accepted Answer

Our blends are diluted for topical use. However, everyone’s skin is different. Always perform a small patch test on the inner arm 24 hours before wider application.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Question 5

Can I use these oils in ritual practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many customers use them to:

• Anoint candles
 • Dress spell jars
 • Mark sigils
 • Consecrate ritual tools
 • Prepare for meditation or journalling
 • Support seasonal work and lunar rituals

They are designed as tools — not guarantees — for intentional living.

Question 6

Do I need to believe in the spiritual meaning for it to work?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. You can work with these oils purely as aroma-based sensory anchors. Intention, repetition and scent are powerful tools on their own.

Belief enhances ritual — but presence is enough.

Question 7

🌿 Ritual 101 – How to Work With Oils Intentionally

Accepted Answer

Ritual does not need to be complicated. It needs to be present.
At its core, ritual is repeated action infused with meaning.

Working with oil becomes ritual when you:
1. Pause – Take one slow breath before applying.
2. Set intention – Decide what this moment represents.
3. Apply slowly – Let scent become an anchor in the body.
4. Repeat consistently – The nervous system learns through repetition.

Scent connects directly to the limbic system — the part of the brain linked to memory, emotion and safety. When you consistently pair an oil with a specific intention (confidence, clarity, grounding), your body begins to associate that aroma with that state.

This is where ritual meets neurobiology.

Your oil becomes a sensory cue. A doorway. A signal.

Keep it simple.

Keep it embodied.

Keep it consistent.

Question 8

🌙 Pairing Oils With Moon Phases

Accepted Answer

If you enjoy working with lunar energy, your oils can become seasonal allies.

🌑 New Moon – Setting Intentions
Best for: Manifestation, road opening, fresh starts

Apply to: Shins, soles of feet, wrists

Whisper: “I begin.”
🌓 Waxing Moon – Building Momentum
Best for: Confidence, visibility, expansion

Apply to: Solar plexus, heart space, back of neck

Whisper: “I grow.”
🌕 Full Moon – Amplifying & Releasing
Best for: Clarity, intuition, emotional release

Apply to: Temples, third eye, chest

Whisper: “I see.”
🌗 Waning Moon – Letting Go
Best for: Protection, cord cutting, shadow work

Apply to: Behind ears, base of skull, feet

Whisper: “I release.”
You don’t need to follow every phase perfectly. Even choosing one moon per month to work with intentionally builds rhythm and awareness.

Question 9

🌿 Body Placement Guide – Where to Apply Oils

Accepted Answer

🌿 Grounding & Forward Movement
 • Soles of the feet
 • Shins

Symbolism: Stepping into opportunity, walking your path
(Perfect for blends like Valour — stepping into abundance physically and energetically.)
🌿 Confidence & Personal Power
 • Solar plexus (upper abdomen)
 • Wrists
 • Back of the neck

Symbolism: Visibility, courage, self-expression
🌿 Love & Emotional Openness
 • Heart space
 • Collarbone
 • Inner wrists

Symbolism: Softening, receiving
🌿 Intuition & Spiritual Connection
 • Temples
 • Third eye
 • Crown/hairline

Symbolism: Insight, guidance, higher awareness
🌿 Calm & Nervous System Regulation
 • Chest
 • Behind ears
 • Along the jawline

Symbolism: Safety, slowing, grounding

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