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Honey of the River is made for sweetness in every form: love, self-love, joy and abundance that flows easily. It's traditionally used for attraction, sweetening, abundance, joy and creative fertility.
Oshun (Ọ̀ṣun) is an Orisha of the Yoruba people, still honored today in living traditions across West Africa and the diaspora, including Ifá, Lukumí and Candomblé. This oil is inspired by her symbols and made with respect for those traditions; it does not claim to represent her. She is the Orisha of the Osun River in Nigeria, and the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove along its banks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where her festival is still held every year. She is honored with honey, gold and brass, mirrors and fans, and the number five, and in Cuba she is linked with the Virgin of Charity, the country's patroness.
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Sweetening. Dress a yellow or gold candle and set it on a honey jar holding the name of the person or situation you want to sweeten.
Self-love. After a patch test, touch a drop to your wrists or heart and spend a few minutes with your own reflection in a mirror, saying what you love about yourself.
Abundance. Dress a petition for prosperity and joy, and keep it with a few coins in your wallet or on your altar.
Devotional use. If you honor Oshun within Ifá, Lukumí or Candomblé, follow the guidance of your elders or godparents.
Bath. Blend a few drops into a carrier oil or a cup of salt first. Never add it straight to the water.
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It opens with bright citrus and a glow of warm spice, sunny and inviting. It softens into soft sweetness and velvety florals, golden and lush. It settles into dark resin and a lingering soft sweetness that stays warm on the skin.
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A sweet citrus, floral and resin blend in a skin-safe carrier, made with botanicals and oils chosen for love, sweetness and abundance. Full ingredients are listed on the label.
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1mL, ½ oz, or 1 oz amber dropper bottle, suited to ongoing work. Each bottle holds dried botanicals and oils. Every bottle is handmade in small batches, so color, inclusions may differ slightly from the photo.
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Traditional symbols: honey, fresh river water, mirrors, fans and the number five. Colors: gold and yellow. Metals: brass and gold. Stones: citrine and amber.
PAIRS WELL WITH
The Empress: Abundant Goddess Ritual Oil. For abundance, fertility and luxury that feels like overflow.
Born of Seafoam Ritual Oil. For love, beauty and attraction.
Mirror of Hathor Ritual Oil. For glamour, pleasure and self-love work at the mirror.
The Sun: Radiant Joy Ritual Oil. For joy, warmth and success that shines.
CARE & SAFETY
Store it cool and dark with the cap tight, and use it within about a year for the best scent. This is a warming oil, so patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before use on skin, avoid mucous membranes and discontinue if irritation occurs. If you have ragweed-family allergies, avoid skin contact. It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. For external use only. Keep away from children and pets.
