Goddess Oils: What Anointing Oils Are and How to Use Them
Anointing with oil is one of the oldest rituals we have. Across cultures and centuries, people have used a single drop of scented oil to mark a moment as sacred, to set an intention, or simply to pause. Goddess oils carry that tradition into your everyday practice. This gentle guide explains what they are, how they are made, and how to use them.
What are goddess oils?
Goddess oils are anointing oils in a botanical base, each one named for a goddess and the qualities she represents, such as Aphrodite for self-love or Brigid for creative fire. They are made for the skin and for ritual use, not for the mouth and not for the eyes. Each oil is meant to help you focus an intention as you anoint yourself, a candle, or an object on your altar.
How they are made
Our goddess oils are blended in a nourishing prickly pear oil base, chosen because it is light, gentle, and absorbs cleanly into the skin. The botanicals settle naturally between uses, which is why a light shake before each use is part of the ritual.
How to use your goddess oils
- Shake gently first. The botanicals settle between uses; a light shake blends them back through the oil.
- Patch test before first use. Place a small drop on the inside of your forearm and wait twenty-four hours. Skin is individual, and this is the simplest way to see how yours responds.
- Warm a drop between your fingertips.
- Anoint lightly. Pulse points are traditional: the wrists, the base of the throat, behind the ears, the center of the forehead. A little is plenty.
- Pause for a breath. The pause is as much a part of the practice as the oil itself.
Other traditional uses
- Anointing a candle before you light it
- A drop on a stone, a piece of jewelry, or an object on your altar
- Marking the beginning of a practice, a new month, or a fresh start
Caring for them
Store your oils upright, away from direct sunlight and heat. A drawer or cupboard is ideal. Kept well, they hold their character for a long, gentle life.
Goddess oils are a complementary, holistic practice offered alongside, never instead of, the care of a licensed health professional. They are for external ritual use only. If you are pregnant or have sensitive skin, please patch test and speak with your practitioner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are goddess oils made of?
Goddess oils are anointing oils in a light prickly pear oil base, blended with botanicals and named for a goddess and her qualities. They are for external ritual use only, never taken internally.
How do I use a goddess oil?
Shake gently first, patch test on your inner forearm before first use, then warm a drop between your fingertips and anoint your pulse points, such as the wrists and the base of the throat. A little is plenty.
Can I put goddess oils on my skin?
Yes, goddess oils are made for the skin. Do a twenty-four-hour patch test before first use, and keep them away from the eyes and mouth.
How should I store my goddess oils?
Store them upright, away from direct sunlight and heat. A drawer or cupboard keeps them at their best for a long, gentle life.
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