Wires got crossed and this was packed in my box instead of Beauty, Hair, and Beard Oil of Venus Exalted II. S&S generously allowed me to keep it--and I'm very glad! A few dabs of this on the perfume points before going out drinking gets me some welcome freebies.

I used this for the first time recently as part of a ritual to promote healing and self love. I painted the Venus glyph over my heart. As soon as the ink touched my skin, before I'd even finished the symbol, there was a palpable flush of Venusian energy and it felt deliciously sensual. Highly recommended.

I'm primarily using this stain above my eyelids - I swipe the brush on the lip of the bottle so there's no excess ink, and then swipe across my upper lid a good distance away from the lash line. I find that if I get the amount right, it feels and wears mostly invisible but helps me enjoy social situations more by reframing how I see them. I think I'm more forgiving of others when I wear this so able to try and enjoy things.

Gorgeous colour that shows up well and works beautifully.

Inks are one of my favorite types of materia, this is a welcome additional to my S+S ink collection. I've been using this for glamour sigils and general Venus blessings. I struggles with Venus work, but love inks, so this is a nice materia to work with for results. Sigils on my arm when I have meetings, need more confidence, have to socialize, or just generally want to feel beauty in my life.

I took a cue from the series' altar working and also inked a magic square of Venus and it is glorious. I love looking at it, makes me feel at peace, and is an instant attunement. On the skin it's barely visible, but definitely felt and has a nice scent. If anything, you could trace your veins (lol) as an act of self-love of the rivers flowing through your own body!

I recently used this to enhance letters sent to loved ones, and writing on quality cardstock saturated with this ink allowed words of affection & care to flow all the more easefully.

Powerful tool to write reminders or desires on your skin that only you. know are there. The light colour plays favourable to this mean.

This is the first ink I have worked with in rituals. Normally, I don't utilize sigils although from time to time I have felt led to. Originally, I thought this ink would be wonderful for consecrating offerings like wine to Venus since the ink would absorb into the label.
But during Leo season, I began a journey of self-actualization and Venus revealed that this ink would be the main tool for these rituals.
I can say that when worn on the skin, the effect is STRONG! And it's the most blissful feeling, like being surrounded by your very own personal cloud of Venusian pleasure.
Dreams come more easily during sleeping with this ink on the body, and I found that I remembered details of the dreams quite well.
Self-love rituals were also more intense; I'm sure that when used with a partner, this ink will provide the same all-encompassing feeling of acceptance and joy.

Truthfully, Venus retrograde was really difficult for me as it landed in my natal 5th house. But this ink and the hydrosol helped immensely; giving what felt like a lavender-laden oasis to me so I could practice self-acceptance and release past selves without wishing them ill.

I'm sure this ink would be great for any Venusian works, but I would especially recommend it for those of us who are hard on ourselves. It reminds me of the Immortal Heart series in that it does not rush you from any emotions you are feeling, but rather gently guides you from any feeling that is not serving your ideal self and allows you to reprogram your way of thinking/seeing your reality.
It is a beautiful feeling!!! And of course, it's a libido booster, but sweetly so.

Thank you, always, to Kaitlin and company for this offering!!!

I will paint this on my skin or petition paper for rituals when the mood strikes me, as well as before I know I will encounter social situations where I could benefit from Venus' support. I most often paint Venus sigils but also names or goals. I'm glad I bought the ink to try it; it's helpful to have this ink on hand for when I want to add a boost of Venus materia to a working.