Even this winter you have been faithful to us, the marigold. Warmed us and healed us. Created a protective state when we have anointed ourselves with you. Every inch of the body covered by you. The body becomes warm and soft, a sun that radiates outward. Irreceptive to the gray.
We always make a batch of marigold oil from the fresh golden yellow flowers of summer. We use the oil daily after the shower. We apply it when our skin is still a little wet. From head to toe. It dries quickly. But it obviously depends on your skin type. Then the oil runs out and we have to make another batch, from dried flowers.
It was only when we listened to Organic Olivia's podcast that we heard someone else describe in words what we experience when we anoint ourselves with calendula oil. A powerful healing ceremony. A protection. Organic Olivia herself says that the herbal oils have been important in her recovery. Herbal magic, simply put.
You can listen to her podcast on her website, Season 2 Episode 17.
