Water of Exalted Venus II

I'm a boudoir photographer and spritz this on the chair (aka the THRONE) my clients sit in while getting their hair and makeup done for the photoshoot. I always prepare for my shoots with ritual and this is one tool of many that I use to set the stage for a successful shoot on an energetic/spiritual level. It's a noticeable vibe shift - my MUA actually walked in and started tearing up because it felt so beautiful in the space. It was very sweet 🙂 And my clients always comment on how good it feels in the studio and how relaxed they are...little do they know I've been witchily scheming behind the scenes to make it so!

I also took it on an activation tour of Mt. Shasta, guided by "Paul of Venus," and during our free time I offered him a spritz. He immediately stepped back and said "WOW, that is so much stronger than I expected" and then went off to hug a tree - LOL

I mix it in with my regular facial mist to use on the daily and have noticed that...ya girl lookin extra glamorous because of it! And then use in full strength during Venus rituals and whenever I just need that extra Venus goody-good on me.

11/10 Fuckin LOVE IT

I've used this to spritz my face/body to relax before sleep or meditation, and also to spritz my pillows at bed time. It always gives me a nice quiet hum, but sometimes it's more of a gentle relaxation and sometimes I get this amazing, almost narcotic drop into my body that makes me feel like I'm on drugs. I think I get the best results when I pair it with my LiC salve at night, and doubly when I use it on Friday evenings after a Venus devotion. It definitely doesn't feel social for me, but it's decidedly sensual, and I hope I get the opportunity to try it for ~intimacy~ soon.

**Edit** I have returned to this review to update it from 4 stars to 5 because in the last couple of weeks I've gotten increasingly addicted to this water in a way I can't explain (though part of it is a response to the smell) and I've been wanting to use it more and more, mostly at home but a couple of times in very specific low-key social situations. It's very somatic for me, and unfortunately for my wallet, I'm feeling increasingly drawn to splurge on a big tub of the salve. Pisces is my 2H so I feel like Venus is *doing her thing* for me there.

All I can say is that this one really does the thing on setting the mood and making intimacy all the sweeter. I have found that during the day, it makes me a little ditsy and forgetful, so I cannot use it much during the days I need to get things done. But at night? WOOO. The absolute bestest (esp in combination with the Venus-Fomalhaut Lip Balm)

Combined with Regulus water, this is light, flirty, fun - brilliant for social occasions. Together they create a sense of ease and sovereignty, enabling joyful connection whomever you are with, without getting drained. I imagine great for parties with friends, equally supportive when you must, as I do, be socially 'on' for evening work.

This water feels uncomplicated and does what it promises. I enjoy it, but haven't found the situation where it shines yet compared to my Taurean materia (akin to my natal placement) or Libran ones (good for my 4th house).

So good for a quick energy cleanse before I go out, or right before bed. Feels like it softens and calms my energy.

Previously, I had used EVII material, but not water, until it came back in the re-stock sale, so I took the opportunity to get a sample, I do not regret it, it is delicious, I spray it on my altar on the day and hour of Venus and on myself, when I finish my activities and I start listening to music lying on the floor.

This is one of the materia where I truly feel the spirits of the stones including in its crafting coming through along with its celestial dignities. Pink amethyst and purple jade do a beautiful dance, like nymphs lingering by the mouth of a fountain in the fading sunset. I am in love with this water, especially after a long day. It's an emotional rescue without suppressing whatever "negative" emotions I am feeling. It's remedial for my 7° Saturn in Pisces in my 12th, and I would recommend it to anyone else experiencing their Saturn return! Blessed Venus really comes through during some of the more difficult lessons this transit has brought me. Always grateful to Kaitlin and Co. for these offerings.

I'm so glad I bought two bottles of this during the relabeling sale. It's been wonderful as a body and room spray before my nightly meditations. The smell is very floral forward and I adore the little crystals in the bottle.

love to spritz my room and altar with some of this on friday's to pick up on the sweet vibes. have also sprayed and carried around in my purse at weddings and i got so many compliments on my hair/nails/dress - kind of like a movie when a group of girls rush up to the one girl to talk to her. it was so fun(ny)! love u exalted venus