Welcome to our November Blog to help you fall in love with this month
There’s something wonderfully quiet about this underrated month - a gentle pause before the holiday rush, a crispness in the air that makes the simple comforts of home feel like a big hug.
Here's a hand-crafted list to help you make the most of this beautiful understated month
How and Why to set a meaningful Morning Ritual
A Feng Shui Tip for November – Create a cosy nook
Will you Frank with Us?
What November’s Full Moon means for you
This month is Lung Month (the perfect time to Re-Establish Your Boundaries)
Recipe of the Month
Create a November Morning Ritual
The darker mornings of November are perfect for easing into your day with intention. Here’s our favourite ways to do that…
Sit in stillness for a moment. Instead of rushing out of bed, try waking up a little earlier to enjoy the quiet before the day begins. It only takes a couple of minutes to luxuriate in your bed before the day begins.
Hydrate first. Place a large glass of water next to your bed the night before and drink it as soon as you get up.
Try a drop of Lemon or Grapefruit essential oil either in your water or directly on your tongue to alkalinise and cleanse your body. It makes your mouth feel so clean.
Before you put your socks on, take a moment to put a drop Vetiver on the bottom of your feet. This is a great way to use your oils to take care of your whole body. Vetiver is deeply grounding and calms your nervous system – yes please. Top Tip: it’s a very thick oil so pop a roller fitment on the bottle and roll it on or add a few drops of Vetiver to a roller bottle with carrier oil to dilute it.
A Feng Shui Tip for November - Create a Cosy Destination
As the days grow shorter and we naturally spend more time indoors, November is the perfect month to make small, intentional shifts in your home to support rest, immunity, and calm. This month’s focus? Creating a cosy nook—a personal space that invites you to slow down and breathe.Choose your winter nest. Do you have a favourite chair? Do you take it for granted? Is there a corner you pass by but never use? Take a moment to see it with fresh eyes. That overlooked space might be waiting to become your new sanctuary.
Maggie: I recently moved home and brought my favourite comfortable chair with me. It is now in place in our snug room, with the perfect cushion configuration, a new blanket (ready for this season) and even my footstool for when I want it! In the last few weeks, I have cherished a few hours in the evenings sitting in my chair with my new favourite blend Falling Leaves (3 drops each of Northern Lights Black Spruce, Bergamot and Tangerine plus 2 drops of Patchouli). My husband opted for a large new sofa...but…he has been eyeing up my chair and has now decided he needs his own chair…that big sofa is just not cosy enough.
Jen: We inherited an awkward chaise lounge (with dated fabric) that never quite fits anywhere in our home. I placed it all alone in a quiet corner of my back lounge looking out over the garden. By adding a soft blanket, a deliciously comfy pillow, and a warm standing lamp, the space transformed. Now, it’s my go-to spot to pause. Whether it’s while the kettle boils or between daily tasks, this little nook helps shift moments of “waiting” into intentional rest. My Aria Diffuser is in my kitchen and the gorgeous oils circulate around the ground floor. My favourite blend at the moment is Forest (4 drops each of Idaho Blue Spruce and Peppermint, plus 3 drops of Vetiver). It doesn’t take much. A chair. A lamp. A blanket. An intentional scent. What matters is how it feels—inviting, restful, and truly yours.
Will you Frank with Us? (A New Way to use Your Frankincense)
We're asking you to try something new with your Frankincense - put it on the roof of your mouth or under your tongue daily. Applying pure Frankincense oil to the roof of the mouth oxygenates the brain, directly reaches the pineal gland, nervous system and the sinuses. It crosses the blood brain barrier – something that pure essential oils can do (so cool!). This helps activate the rest/digest nervous system to calm the body and mind. Be SURE to use only pure Frankincense oil like the Young Living one to do this! Young Living essential oils are the only ones approved safe for consumption by the FDA. Many of you have this oil in your Premium Starter Kit. We’re going to try it every morning for the month of November and ask you to join us too. Can’t wait to hear what we notice.
How to do it? Put a drop of Frankincense on your palm, press your thumb into the drop and then on the roof of your mouth. Hold for 5 seconds. Rub the remaining Frankincense on your neck or shoulders to ease tension.
What November's Full Moon Means for You
We welcome the November Full Moon on Wednesday 5 November, rising at 15:55 (GMT). This Beaver Moon will be another SuperMoon, which is always an added joy. A supermoon happens when the Moon is at its closest point in its orbit to the Earth at the same time as a Full Moon, making it appear bigger and brighter than usual.November is Scorpio Season (the sun moves through Scorpio from October 23 to November 21) and can be a time for introspection.
Are you aware of patterns you want to transform or release? This full moon brings lots of planetary activity but mostly it is our inner self it shines a light on. Do you need to address something from the past to move forward differently? This internal retrospection is in partly because of the Mercury retrograde, starting on 9 November.
We will be using the Young Living blend Release at this time. This oil is a powerful protocol, so I use it sparingly when I need to let go of things. Our favourite way to use Release is to apply a couple of drops on our hands and take deep breaths. It's lovely to diffuse too - but we like the topical application best for this emotional oil blend.
This month is Lung Month (and the perfect time to Re-Establish Your Boundaries)
In Chinese Medicine, this is the Season of the Metal element and the associated organ system of the Lungs.As an Acupuncturist and Herbalist, I love the way Essential Oils work like herbs in their affinity for certain organ systems and Meridians,
In Autumn, the energy we discuss is the Wei QI. This is the outermost Qi, which circulates on our skin, our Defence Qi. The Lungs are the most external organ, both physically and emotionally exposed to the environment, so this season it’s important to protect your lungs and strengthen your Wei QI.
This Defence Qi protects us from pathogens, working on the exterior and also working internally, asking us what we want to let go of, helping us to form better boundaries.
The Lung energy dictates clear boundaries (the metal element), discerning what to let in and what to let out and by following the protocol below we can regain positive boundaries.
We utilise the energies of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus Essential Oils.
A protocol I teach my patients is to use Eucalyptus on LU7 (to release) and Tea Tree Oil on LU9 to tonify the Lungs. Eucalyptus is a wonderful oil to diffuse at this time of the year.
Recipe of the Month: DIY Bath Salts
We’d like to suggest you give yourself a gift this month. Next month, you can give this to someone else you love. We don’t think it gets much better than Bath Salts – sensuous oils to pamper your skin and inspire your senses. It’s easy to do and you’ll thank us later for the complete reboot! Choose from the oils above or reach for your favourites. Maggie will be using Frankincense and Lavender. Jen goes for Spruce, Lavender and Bergamot.Ingredients:
8 ounce Mason Jar (200-250ml)
1 cup Epsom Salt
10-15 drops of oils of your choice
1 TBSP of Carrier Oil (V-6 Enhance is our favourite)
1 cup Epsom Salt
10-15 drops of oils of your choice
1 TBSP of Carrier Oil (V-6 Enhance is our favourite)
How to make and use:
Combine salt, oils and carrier oil in your jar, place lid on tightly and shake to disperse. If you have time to make it advance, it’s nice to let the ingredients combine for a day, but if not, pour the entire contents into a warm bath and enjoy!
We hope this helps you think differently about November and that you are able to find the quiet wonder of the month.
Essential oils can be life-changing when you know how to use them. We take the guesswork out — pairing the right oils with your daily habits so they become second nature.
Each Moon Phase affects your Energy, Mood and Clarity.
We offer intuitive, moon-aligned energy — paired with oils — to help you feel more grounded and emotionally supported throughout the month.
This month brings us the Autumn EquinoxThis year we celebrate the Autumn Equinox on Monday 22 September at 7.19pm (in the UK). This is the moment when the Earth's equator is perfectly aligned with the centre of the sun and the day and night are nearly equal in length.
The Autumn Equinox has many meanings.
Astrologically, the Equinox represents the beginning of Autumn and marks which Full Moon is determined as the Harvest Moon (coming on October 6th this year).
Spiritually, the Equinox represents a time where we strive for balance, express gratitude and prepare for the change of energy from Yang to Yin.
At this time we feel the shift from the outward, Yang energy of Summer towards to inward, Yin energy of Winter.
At this time we feel the shift from the outward, Yang energy of Summer towards to inward, Yin energy of Winter.
We can use the energy of the Equinox to reset our purpose by reflecting on what we have cultivated during the year...giving gratitude for what serves us and releasing what does not serve us. Take this opportunity to identify what needs to change. We can then set our intentions for personal growth and action for the rest of the year. We use essential oils to help us with this exercise.
The Equinox gives us space to think about the cycles of nature and prepare for the Yin Seasons to come. We take this time to have gratitude for the year that has just gone and hold on to that for the year ahead.
We will be thinking of you all on the Autumn Equinox and recommend these oils for your diffusers, your bath salts and your perfumes.
Here's what we'll be diffusing6 drops of Clove
4 drops of Frankincense
5 drops of Cedarwood
Let us know which oils you choose. Last year, Jen chose Northern Lights Black Spruce and Clary Sage. Every time she smelled it, her feelings of gratitude came to the front of her thoughts. Very powerful.
Give gratitude for what serves us....
Release what does not serve us....
Take this opportunity to identify what needs to change.
Each Moon Phase affects your Energy, Mood and Clarity.
We offer intuitive, moon-aligned energy — paired with oils — to help you feel more grounded and emotionally supported throughout the month.
This month, we welcome the Sturgeon MoonWe will welcome this Summer Full Moon on Saturday 9 August at 8.55am.
This Full Moon in Aquarius pushes us to think about how we connect with others. Ask yourself - does your connection bring a sense of Community?
Start to think about your connections and introduce a sense of gratitude for the friends and community circles which surround you.
This theme of gratitude is one we focus on at the Autumn Equinox, so this year, start to let this thought filter through.
(Thanks to our own moon appreciator Valerie Bass for your beautiful photo)
Essential Oils for the Sturgeon MoonThis beautiful blend is perfect for your diffuser. It helps acknowledge and give thanks for our friendships and connections:
3 drops Palo Santo
2 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Bergamot
We will be thinking of you all on the Sturgeon Moon!
In general, Full Moons matter to us because they signify completion. Occurring roughly every 29 days, the moon and the sun are directly opposite each other allowing the moon to full reflect the sun's light. This polarity can bring a time of friction and more-intense emotional energy. Everything is in full illumination, making this the perfect time to look honestly at the full spectrum of what is or is not working for you.
The energy of the Full Moon can be honoured two days before, the day of, and up to two days after the actual full moon. At this time, your psychic abilities may be more awake - so listen closely to what you intuitively want to shed, let go of and release.
Each Moon Phase affects your Energy, Mood and Clarity.
We offer intuitive, moon-aligned energy — paired with oils — to help you feel more grounded and emotionally supported throughout the month.
This month, we welcome the Buck MoonJuly's Full Moon is thought to originate from Native American culture. It specifically refers to the fact that July is the time of year when male deer begin to grow their antlers.
For us in the UK, the Buck Moon will rise on Thursday 10th July at 9:37pm and be visible in the south-southeast constellation Capricorn, working its way across the southern part of the sky throughout the night, setting in the southwest in the early hours around dawn. The 2025 Buck Moon will be a low-hanging Full Moon.
Unusual as it sounds mid-Summer, this Full Moon asks us to focus our attention on our careers, purpose, projects and commitments. Take a moment to write down your thoughts.
In general, Full Moons matters to us because they signifify completion. Occurring roughly every 29 days, the moon and the sun are directly opposite each other allowing the moon to full reflect the sun's light. This polarity can bring a time of friction and more-intense emotional energy. Everything is in full illumination, making this the perfect time to look honestly at the full spectrum of what is or is not working for you.
This higher energy fosters more outward connection and celebration. We love to meet monthly to celebrate the Full Moon and have our own rituals, which we have grown to look forward to. The energy of the Full Moon can be honoured two days before, the day of, and up to two days after the actual full moon. At this time, your psychic abilities may be more awake - so listen closely to what you intuitively want to shed, let go of and release.
Essential Oils for the Buck Moon
Anyone who knows me, knows I love single oils. This comes from my herbal background, where I look closely at the healing powers of each plant.
This is a powerful blend and enables me to let go of what is no longer serving me.
It includes Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Jasmine and Rose...a magical blend!
We will be thinking of you all on the Buck Moon!
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This week we're talking about...
Maggie's Oils for Celebrating Summer SolsticeAnyone who knows me, knows that I love this time of year. June, my favourite and birth month holds a special place in my heart.
This year we celebrate the Summer Solstice on Saturday 21 June at 3:41am. This wonderful day, the longest of the year, marks the end of Spring and the gateway to the Summer.
Being at its Northen-most point from the Earth's equator, the sun is directly overhead at noon at the Tropic of Cancer. This is the moment in the year with the most light, granting us the feeling of potential, in our physical, personal and spiritual realms.
The Solstice fosters gratitude for the earth's gifts, which we can see all around us.
How to mark the Summer Solstice
Traditionally, this day has been celebrated around the world, most notably in the UK at Stonehenge. We love to gather to celebrate, pause and reflect on what is flourishing in our lives. We give thanks for abundance and light. In Chinese Medicine, the Summer is represented by the fire element and the Heart. Therefore we focus on heart-centred intentions for the rest of the year and write them down. Sometimes we put a drop of oil on our paper and then on our wrists to energise our intentions with pure plant-based goodness.
Oils for the Summer Solstice
These oils evoke warmth, clarity, vitality and spiritual grounding.
- Frankincense - for spiritual connection and inner peace
- Citrus Oils - symbolic of sunshine and abundance
- Lavender - soothes the senses and balances the Fire energy
- Rosemary - for mental clarity
- Ylang Ylang - opens the Heart
- Cedarwood or Sandalwood - to anchor energy when connecting with the sun and the sky
Let us know which oils you choose. Last year, Jen chose Dreamcatcher and every time she smelled it, her three heart-centred intentions came to the front of her thoughts. Very powerful.
And here is a Summer Solstice Blend for your diffuser.
