Sanctuary Forthwith Oil from Alchemy Works

Sanctuary Forthwith Oil Bottles on a bed of Copal, Frankincense and Cardamom Sanctuary Forthwith Oil
Sanctuary Forthwith is an oil of protection. Unlike protection oils designed to shield us from external threat, we developed Sanctuary Forthwith Oil to support the inner process of becoming a sanctuary for oneself and for others. Inspired by the Buddhist practice of taking refuge, this oil is intended to remind us that the qualities we seek outside of ourselves are already present within. Crafted from plants long associated with protection, safety, purification, and opening, this warm, smooth, and comforting blend is an invitation to come home to this moment just as it is, to this self just we are, and to the sanctuary of our deepest nature, which is always-already courageous, wise, openhearted, wakeful, and inherently safe.

Sanctuary Forthwith Oil leads with olibanum, for centering and making safe, which is combined with balsam of Peru for purification and consecration, then blended with copal, which also purifies, protects, and was used for healing wounds. Frankincense offers spiritual and emotional uplift, protection without constriction, and a invitation to open. Cardamom lends courage and energetic clarity, while silver fir’s shapeshifting properties invite us into radical empathy, which can help us to see past the limiting stories we tell ourselves at the expense of that which is actually here. Torchwood (Amyris) helps us find balance, enabling further relaxation. As we settle into the deeper safety and freedom present within us, we can learn to expand and become sanctuary for others, including Earth and the countless inhabitants with whom we share this fragile yet resilient planet. A hint of Rosemary, the "rose of the sea," finishes the blend, lending a gentle reminder that much of this work takes place beneath the surface levels of thought and conscious intention.

Like all Alchemy Works products, Sanctuary Forthwith Oil is made of natural ingredients and contains no synthetics. Blended in a fractionated coconut base, this gentle oil can be applied directly to the skin or used as a natural perfume. However, it is not meant for use on children or on animals, nor should it be taken internally. Shake gently before using. Top

Sanctuary Forthwith Oil
1/4 oz. (2 drams/7.5 ml) $17.00

Uses in Witchcraft & Magic:

Protection
Cultivating Courage & Compassion
Opening the Heart
Meditation

Using Magic Oils

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