The Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox in March brings with it the potential of new beginnings, warmer weather and days spent outdoors. This astronomical event marks the official beginning of Spring, when the sun crosses the equator, resulting in equal periods of day and night: it’s a moment of celestial balance and harmony.
As the days get longer, lighter, and brighter, we also receive a boost of the feel-good hormone dopamine, so we naturally feel more alert and experience a heightened sense of wellbeing. As always when the seasons change, the requirements of our bodies also change – this has long been recognised by the ancient Ayurvedic tradition.
It’s the time to leave the cold, dark and gloomy days of winter behind and create a fresh, revitalising environment at home. Mother’s Day, as well as International Woman’s Day are also celebrated in March and it’s no surprise that this coincides with the time when flowers start to bloom and all of nature wakes up.
Renewal Rituals for Spring
In readiness for when the clocks change, it’s a good idea to reset your sleep-wake cycle. You can use our ‘Deep Sleep’ diffusion blend to help aid this transition. Diffusing essential oils in room vaporisers offers a simple way to introduce some Springtime renewal rituals into your everyday.
Using 100% pure or organic essential oils offers a natural way to revitalise your home or workspace with botanical aromas and avoids any potential allergic reactions and toxic side effects from synthetic air-fresheners. Using essential oils also brings you closer to nature and is a more environmentally friendly way to fragrance your home. Take advantage of the natural Spring boost to freshen and revitalise your space and clear away the cobwebs of the past year!
Re-energise your home with essential oils
Spring is the ideal time to embrace the vitality of nature and to bring a fresh new energy into your home. Citrus oils, like lemon, grapefruit, lime, bergamot, mandarin, sweet orange and cedrat will all create a fresh, uplifting atmosphere when used in room vaporisers. Floral aromas such as geranium, rose, neroli, ylang ylang and lavender also compliment the mood of Springtime and bring a sense of warmth and enjoyment indoors alongside potent stress-relieving benefits.
Mood-Enhancing Diffusion Blends
‘Brighten’ diffusion blend is based lemon myrtle and grapefruit and has a fresh, zesty-citrus scent with an uplifting, refreshing aroma which promotes a feeling of optimism. ‘Serenity’ is based on neroli oil and has gentle, floral-citrus scent which is elevating and soothing creating a space of calm tranquillity. ‘Mountain Air’ has a vibrant, fresh woody scent which is perfect for lifting your spirits and creating a clean natural ambiance at home – this blend has become popular as a ‘sauna scent’ as it immediately evokes the feeling of being outdoors. ‘Festive’ has a spicy, woody aroma which instantly brings a sense of warmth and richness to any environment.
Three ‘Zesty’ Essential Oil Blend Recipes:
Try these Spring-themed room fragrance blends to enhance your experience of renewal and regrowth.
Citrus Lift
- 3 drops of Sweet Orange
- 3 drops of Bergamot
- 3 drops of Mandarin
Springtime Boost
Fresh Floral
- 3 drops Rose Geranium
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Grapefruit
DIY Aromatherapy Room Fragrances
Natural aromatics have been used for thousands of years for their natural purifying properties and to help cleanse the air of unwanted odours and airborne pathogens. Certain oils are also known for their ability to alleviate allergy symptoms, making it easier to enjoy the Spring season. It’s fun to experiment with making your own bespoke blends to make fragrances that suit your personal taste. Always remember to start with a small batch to ensure you like the scent before making larger quantities and make sure you record the process as you go.
Our ‘Blending Notebook’ or my ‘Home Aromatherapy’ Video Tutorial Series can also help give you guidance – for example, citrus oils blend well with minty oils for a refreshing and invigorating effect or with floral oils such as lavender for a clean, soothing aroma. Remember to store your blends in dark, glass bottles to preserve the oils’ integrity and extend their shelf life, plus don’t forget to label and date each batch.