Blue Lotus + Vanilla Bean Salve

wish I got the bigger size so maybe I will! love this scent and rubbing into my shoulders and low back. very 'come as you are' - I like applying Friday after a shower and find myself reaching for it when I'm feeling a bit burnt out and need some TLC

I bought the big salve for myself as a splurge because I am totally hooked on EVII water, and given the somatic nature of my response to it, I thought having the salve to rub into my skin would be a delicious luxury. I have not been disappointed. I love the scent profile of this whole series, and the salve is both deeply relaxing but also gives me a bit of a tingle - sensual and subtly erotic. It just makes me want to relax and feel soft things against my skin. I use it to unwind after work, and I especially love it at bedtime paired with Luna materia (both LiC and EL).

I love applying this to the soles of my feet, and to my partner's feet. The scent reminds me of sweetgrass and is gentle, light and delicious.

This whole series is perfection for me. It smells lovely and feels like the perfect compliment to so many other series. I saw that Saturn in Aquarius, a series I’ve been using a lot, pairs well with Venus materia, so I’ve begun using them together whenever possible. Doing the difficult work of building habits and structure into one’s life is not always a fun time, but breaking out the Exalted Venus salve genuinely feels like a reminder that life is not just hard work and then we die. Love and happiness is a necessity. <3

Seconding what a previous reviewer mentioned: this series LOVES to be shared, and I love sharing it!! My favorite place to apply it is the lower back, belly and hips. Shoulders are great too for releasing worry. I find that I become more aware of my own natural beauty when wearing this salve, and it’s easier for me to just…let things be. Great medicine for chronic overthinking and worrying.

I have used this both before sleeping and before going out and its effect is beautiful either way: soothing and pleasant. For some reason, I don't entirely love the scent of this salve, even though it has clear, delicate notes of lavender (which I really like). But I wear it despite that, it's just too lovely in its magic not to 🙂

Beautiful salve that I'm addicted to the smell of! It smells so yummy and invites in rest and relaxation.

.... and I hope there is enough stock for thirds! I made it through my first tin so fast and couldn't wait to get another one! I use this for everything and it improves every single thing it touches.

For sleep: bottoms of the feet, collar bone, belly button.
For a good time with friends: hands, arms, and offer to share -- more than any other I find this series wants to be gifted around and people are thrilled to partake!
for a good time but in bed: anywhere, everywhere?
for a great back massage and headache eraser: back, neck, shoulders, bonus points if the massage is offered by a lover <3
to stop a fight in its tracks: apply this to yourself & to the other! tension dissolves like flipping a switch.

There is no bad day that cannot be soothed away by coming to bed to wrap myself in this goodness and be gently held in sweetness as I drift off.

I’ve been rubbing this into my sore, tired feet after work. I’m melting. I feel so relaxed, and my heart feels softer. It takes me out of the stress of the day and transports me into a space where I can relax and feel good.

On my second use of Exalted Venus, with Venus having just entered Libra, I had the deepest and most intense epic dream which ended with a very deep healing resolution with someone. Couldn't recommend it enough!