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Mother of Night is made for work done in darkness. It's traditionally used for night rituals, dream work, psychic protection, mystery work and dark moon devotion, and for the plain, necessary magic of rest and calm.
In Hesiod's Theogony, Nyx is one of the first beings to emerge from Chaos, long before the Olympians. She is mother to Day and bright Aether, and alone she bears Sleep, Death, the tribe of Dreams, the Fates and Nemesis. In Homer's Iliad, even Zeus holds back his anger rather than displease swift Night.
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Dress a candle. Anoint a black or deep blue candle and burn it after sunset, or on the dark moon, for mystery work and devotion to Nyx.
Dream work. After a patch test, touch a drop to your temples or wrists before sleep, and keep a journal by the bed.
Protection. Dress a petition or the corners of a window frame to keep your nights and your mind your own.
Altars and bags. Anoint a star, veil or night-sky image as an offering, or feed a dream pillow or protection bag.
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 green herbs and a cool purple softness, like a garden after dusk. It softens into velvety florals with a powdery, skin-soft hush. It settles into deep woods, dark resin and earthy depth that lingers like the last hour before dawn.
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A soft floral, wood and resin blend in a skin-safe carrier, made with botanicals and oils chosen for rest, dreaming and protection. 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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Moon phase: dark moon. Timing: after sunset and the night hours. Stones: labradorite and black moonstone.
PAIRS WELL WITH
Night Watch Ritual Oil. For guarding sleep and warding off nightmares while Nyx carries you through the dark.
The Moon: Moonlit Path Ritual Oil. For dreams, intuition and the hidden truths night work turns up.
Dark Moon: Rest Ritual Oil. Layer it in for dark moon devotions and deep rest.
Scales of Nemesis Ritual Oil. Nemesis is one of Nyx's own daughters in Hesiod, for justice work done quietly.
CARE & SAFETY
Store it cool and dark with the cap tight, and use it within about a year for the best scent. Patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before use on skin, and discontinue if irritation occurs. If you have ragweed-family allergies, avoid skin contact with the 1 oz bottle. It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. For external use only. Keep away from children and pets.
