Essential oils are multifaceted in their use. Many different kinds of blends can be expertly created based on a multitude of uses and needs. One of the more aesthetically pleasing ways of doing this is creating healing, effective blends based on the rhythms of the natural world.
One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is attuning essential oil blends with the current season one currently resides in.
In this article, we’ll cover effective essential oil blends for the four seasons. Please note that these are just examples to use. There are many, many more creations one can make with essential oil blends that can be fine-tuned to your own unique perception of the seasons and the qualities they give off.
Spring
As winter comes to an end. nature revitalizes itself with new growth as spring blossoms ever-so-slowly to the forefront. Capturing the essential character of this season requires essential oil scents that emanate fresh yet calm tones of a natural world that is coming back into its own after a long lull of isolation and stillness.
An invigorating springtime essential oil blend can be composed of three parts:
- Lavender: Lavender essential oil is well-known for promoting a calm state of mind and is almost always used as a foundational oil for relaxation blends.
- Geranium: Foral, bright, and emotionally light in essence. Geranium essential oil helps to “lift” the overall mood of this blend.
- Lemon: Solar and rejuvenating, this citrus essential oil mimics the restorative essence of the sun and the reawakening of the natural world.
How To Use: Diffuse this blend in one’s living room or other space requiring a calm, rejuvenating effect to be introduced. A few drops included with a homemade bedsheet spray can really lighten up the area one sleeps in, providing the perfect ambiance for peaceful, restorative sleep.
Summer
Summertime can be an oppressive season for those of us more sensitive to the rays of the sun beating down on us, especially if we live in areas where extreme heat can be a daily factor in one’s life. An essential oil blend to invigorate the self with cooling vibes.
A cooling summertime essential oil blend can be composed of three parts:
- Peppermint: Cool and refreshing, this essential oil is the perfect start to a summertime blend.
- Eucalyptus: This essential oil promotes easier respiration. This complements the peppermint above, helping you cool off and breathe a little easier at the same time.
- Citronella: Crisp and uplifting in essence, citronella essential oil keeps the bugs away while promoting an inspirational feel to an area.
How To Use: Diffuse and even mix all three of the essential oils above to a patio or area where relaxation during the summer months is needed.
Autumn
Autumn is such a beautiful time for raw, earthy colors and deep, introspective feelings. There are a lot of essential oil substances that mirror this unique time of nature receding into itself for a long slumber. Think more along the lines of hints of spice combined with the refreshing feelings of a new crisp feeling in the air.
A refreshing autumn essential oil blend can be composed of three parts:
- Cedarwood: Warm, woody, and earthy, cedarwood essential oil evokes autumnal moods while also providing a grounding anchor for the rest of the blend.
- Cinnamon: Fiery and full of spice, cinnamon essential oil heats up the mix even further and promotes a cozy atmosphere.
- Sweet Orange: To elevate the blend further, sweet orange essential oil provides a bit of citrusy sweetness mixed with the spice and earthy aspects provided by the other oils.
How To Use: Diffuse this blend in a nice bowl of potpourri in a living room or bedroom for a next-level autumnal fragrance.
Winter
Wintertime can be defined in two words: cold serenity. While this can be a welcome relief to some, for others, it can be constricting and uncomfortable. For those cold-sensitive folks, a more warming essential oil blend is reccomended to foster a more comfortable wintertime atmosphere.
A warming wintertime essential oil blend can be composed of three parts:
- Frankincense: This timeless oil is the main focus of the blend and promotes feelings of light and warmth.
- Myrrh: Earthy and dark, this essential oil gives stability and grounding properties to the blend.
- Juniper Berry: The final touch is a crisp yet warming essence of the juniper berry, which promotes stress relief on top of giving off a holiday-themed aroma.
How To Use: Diffuse this blend in the evening when it is cold and dark to promote a more glowing, warming atmosphere for your home.
Explore the Four Seasons via Wholesale Botanics
These essential blends are a great way of experiencing the variety and complexity of the natural world mirrored in the four seasons. Everything from the newly created springtime floral arrangements to the more laid-back and earthy tones of an autumnal landscape can be brought to life through the versatility and power of essential oil blends.
Wholesale Botanics has everything you need to connect yourself to the seasons and the natural world by immersing yourself in a multitude of essential oil blends.
So, explore the wonder and diversity of seasonal essential oil blends and integrate yourself better with nature today.
