This stuff is so potent. Venus is an important planet in my chart, and the way Exalted Venus juices up my chart ensures a good time... Definitely recommend rubbing on certain areas of the body--breasts, hips, wrists, back of neck before physical activity. A little goes a long way <3

This kolonia is a *fantastic* addition to a getting-ready routine prior to socializing. I always follow it with auric-sealers, but I've found that using this kolonia prior to my prized Venus in Libra I oil, my social demeanor is even more charming and relaxed than with ViL on its own.

This was my first materia from this series and it really surprised me! I have Venus in Pisces natally so for a long time I figured I didn't need this series. Eventually I had a realization that my natal Venus, while strong, probably needed some clearing, so I decided to start with this kolonia. I didn't expect much of an effect, just maybe a subtly better experience in the Venusian sphere over time. I used it for the first time before a work event that was mostly networking, not something I love. Not only was I comfortable at the event, I also felt less pressure to perform "professional grownup"-ness than I usually do, and more able to show my true self. Someone complimented the vest I was wearing, which I had knit, and they were so excited about that that we talked for a long time about knitting (something that feels more true to me than my day job). I also had a chatty and very complimentary cab driver on the way home, and then when I went into a bar later the bartender (a woman) looked up at me and exclaimed, wow! what a gorgeous smile! I just felt like everyone I interacted with was primed to appreciate and admire me. Excited to keep working with this series!

Bismiallah Al Rahman Al Raheem. I have not had the pleasure of engaging with any Venusian series or Kolonia until I've met Venus in Pisces. My main uses of this Kolonia have been direct application and cleansing the energetic field, but also sprinkling just a little in floorwashes. I will make a bucket of water, scents, and things to clean my floor with and add just a little bit of Kolonia to give my whole house a nice refresh. One of my favorite products Ive EVER bought and I am HOOKED on Kolonias now.

This is probably my favorite kolonia to wear, as the scent is absolutely divine but it also instantly puts me in a state of ease and enjoyment. This is a go-to for Fridays and my irregularly scheduled days off, when I need to quickly get my brain into “let’s not make everything about work today” mode.
I have also used this with Venus remediation, and found it enhances my mantric practice.
When I use this on Venus’ days and hours, I’ve found that it does a deeper cleansing of my Venusian sphere by giving me perspective on my relational habits and beliefs.
It also encourages a more diplomatic/softer manifestation of other materia paired with it.

I love this kolonia. I apply it before ritual and spending time with people, and it just helps me feel a little more available to connection.

I'm sure that I'm not alone in the experience that the venusian sphere of my life is the one that seems particularly prone to projections, hang-ups, entanglements, complications, and general crossed conditions. Cleaning off with one of the S+S Venus kolonias has opened the way for me to receive more blessings of ease, pleasure, and contentment, expanding my capacity to experience joy. It's an integral part of my practice and the maintenance of my relationships and well-being.

comes on less strong than other kolonias AT FIRST, but its like taking 2 shots then standing up and stumbling a little. just a little. excellent for recreation time, not great for what is Venusian and productive but we have other stuff for that. also better at night?

This is both my favorite smelling kolonia and favorite Venus materia. I splash this on whenever I want to feel pretty and have a day filled with lovely interactions. It's light and sweet without being too mushy or cloying.

I love this after a shower on a Friday or Saturday getting ready for a night out. It helps me set the stage for getting dressed, doing my makeup, and beginning to cultivate a Venusian vibe—generally followed up with an appropriate oil, good food and wonderful company!