Rose Absolute: 36 Petals of Love
Out of the depths of darkness, rose absolute pulls us higher. It lifts our hearts to unknown heights, especially in our darkest days. The soft unfolding of this sweet scent helps to heal old wounds and inspires us to live in the open air. Rose calls us to open and dismantle the walls we create between ourselves and love. There is a reason why rose has been used for centuries as a gift between lovers or to soothe the grieving heart. When the world gifts us with pain, rose is a remedy from the earth. The walls we build to protect ourselves also close us off from the full experience of love and joy; rose beckons us to let them fall away and embrace the fullness of what life brings. The many layers of this scent also remind us of the unending quality of our journey.
Have you ever seen a rose blooming? Sometimes the opening of the petals seems to never end, which mirrors the way of our hearts. Rose helps us lift off the top layer to find the softness underneath. When we can soften into this moment, we are at peace. Rose guides us toward this sense of peace and inspires us to breathe in again, opening our hearts just a little more.
Give yourself some time alone with rose absolute. Light a candle, place your hand on your heart, then place a drop of rose in your hands. Rub them together and breathe in the heavenly aroma. Allow yourself to take several deep breaths and simply notice what happens. Perhaps let your mind rest on this question: How can you open more deeply to love? Listen for the wisdom of this scent to bring you the insights you need to create more love in the world. We all know we need it.
There are many types of rose extractions being tested, but whichever you choose, the properties remain fairly similar. For many, rose absolute will always wear the crown.
Did you know? It takes approximately 60,000 roses to produce just one ounce of rose absolute!
-Cleopatra famously filled her living quarters with rose petals so that when Marc Antony met her, he would be reminded of her opulence every time he smelled a rose. Her scheme worked—such is the power of roses.
-The Wars of the Roses refers to the heraldic badges of two royal houses: the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster. The Tudor Rose, England’s iconic symbol, came from merging the two roses after the war.
Rose absolute is simple to include in your daily routine and self-care:
For a soothing night treatment, combine 24 drops of rose absolute with 2 ounces of jojoba oil and massage onto the face before bed. This blend can also be used during the day to calm and uplift.
For moisturizing, mix 1 ounce of coconut oil with 6 drops of rose absolute and 6 drops of geranium. A tiny amount is all that is needed to nourish and revitalize the skin.
For heart-centered aromatherapy, combine 1 ounce of jojoba oil with 6 drops of rose absolute, 3 drops of spikenard, and 3 drops of frankincense. Dab this blend over the heart, on pulse points, the solar plexus, or the forehead to experience a calming, heart-opening effect.
Rose = Love