Showing posts with label new beginnings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new beginnings. Show all posts

01 January, 2022

New Year 2022 - Updates re pricing


 

Happy new year! 


Back in September, we received notification that there would be an increase in some oils that we stock from an EU based supplier would see a price increase as a consequence of Brexit. We decided to absorb the cost increase until the end of 2021, and new pricing would come into effect as of the 3rd of January 2022. 
 

Here is a quick update with the FAQs for you the check out. Transparency has always been a top priority, so expect the answers to be somewhat technical at times. 

Q. 1) If you import from within the EU, what has Brexit got to do with the price increase? 

A. 1) Ancient Wisdom, as a company, started off in the UK, and then branched out. We import from their EU branches, however the UK hub remains the largest one. Part of the UK hub houses production - so for the EU branches to stock the oils that have been created in the UK, there has been an increase in cost. As a consequence, they have had to also increase the pricing for their clients. This means that on some oils - the ones with the highest price increase specifically, they became more expensive to buy wholesale than what we sold them for in the past, retail. 

Q. 2) How many oils will be impacted price wise? 

A. 2) 24 Essential Oils out of the 74 we currently stock, and 2 Carrier Oils out of the 13 we currently stock. 

Q. 3) What are the oils impacted, and what will their new price be? 

A.3) Below is the full list highlighting the oils, their old prices, and the new prices. As you will see, there is a variety of small and big price differences. As small or as big a price increase it may be, it is the lowest we could make it for it to still make sense to stock these oils.
Jojoba 14 to 15 Rosehip 23 to 25.50 Geranium 7.50 to 9.75 Petitgrain 5.50 to 6.75 Hyssop 11.50 to 18.75 Vetiver 11.50 to 15 Carrot Seed 9.75 to 11.50 Benzoin 4.50 to 5.50 Cumin 8.50 to 15 Parsley 11.50 to 15 Bay leaf 15 to 23 Rose Geranium 9.75 to 11.50 Ylang Ylang 	4.50 to 6.75 Turmeric 5.50 to 11.50 Ravensara 5.50 to 7.50 Myrtle 11.50 to 15 Lemon Verbena 4.50 to 5.50 Nutmeg	7.50 to 9.75 Jasmine Dilute 9.75 to 11.50 Grapefruit 4.50 to 5.50 Clary sage 7.50 to 9.75 Juniper berry 5.50 to 6.75 Marjoram 6.75 to 7.50 Myrrh 20 to 28.50 Thyme 4.50 to 5.50 Melissa [blend] 5.50 to 8.50

Q.4) Where can I find the new list?
 
A.4) The new list can be accessed through the following link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgwKhTTpnRqm9JB1Irs3KbqhpZk_P0T6/view?usp=sharing
 

Q.5)  How big are the oils you stock?

A.5) All essential oils and blends are 10ml in size, whereas carrier oils are 100ml in size.


Q.6) What if I need a larger size?

A.6) Custom orders have always been on the table - so that has not changed. Essential oils come in 50ml or 0.5kg sizes, and Carrier Oils in 1 litre sizes as well, but we don't keep a stock of those. Get in touch and we'll be able to check stock availability and work out the pricing for you.

Q.7) My question isn't on here.

A.7) Get in touch! We'll be happy to answer your query at the best of our ability. You can either drop us a message via our Facebook page, Instagram, TikTok, or email us on fata.morgana.malta@gmail.com 


Until next time!

Ros

29 December, 2020

End of Year Practices

Now that 2020 is finally coming to an end, we are all hopeful for 2021 being a more positive year. Many people traditionally make New Year's Resolutions, but don't often stick to them long term. I find that setting short term goals, or splitting such resolutions into bite sized chunks makes things easier to handle. 

A great way to usher the old year out and the new year in is to cleanse and bless your home and household. 

I've put together a Home Blessings Bundle, which comes in two variants, with this in mind. 

This, is the Home Blessings Bundle #1:

Home Blessings Bundle #1 - Stock Item

Included in this bundle are:

1 x Wooden Pentacle 

1 x Buddha Incense Holder

4 x Sandalwood sticks

1 x Packet of 12 White Spell Candles 

1 x Crystal bracelet - choose between Green Moss Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx, Tiger's Eye or Amethyst

1 x Incense Sticks packet - choose between Frankincense & Myrrh, White Sage, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Protection, Dream Catcher, Prosperity, Luck, Buddha's Blessings, Nag Champa or Opium

1 x Fairy blessings magnet

And this, is Home Blessings Bundle #2:

Home Blessings Bundle #2 - Stock Item

Included in this bundle are:

1 x Wooden Triquetra

1 x Angel Incense Holder

4 x Sandalwood sticks

1 x Packet of 12 White Spell Candles 

1 x Crystal bracelet - choose between Green Moss Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx, Tiger's Eye or Amethyst

1 x Incense Sticks packet - choose between Frankincense & Myrrh, White Sage, Dream Catcher, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Protection, Prosperity, Luck, Buddha's Blessings, Nag Champa or Opium

1 x Fairy blessings magnet

All of the above comes neatly packed in a red velvety drawstring bag. 


Another bundle I've put together is the Protection Bundle. Each bundle comes in a velvety drawstring black/red/purple bag, and contains:

- Packet of 12 black spell candles
- Crystal bracelet (Amethyst/ Black Onyx/ Tiger's Eye)
- Packet of Incense Cones (Dragon's Blood, Palo Santo, White Sage, Frankincense & Myrrh, Sandalwood or Nag Champa)
- 1 Palo Santo stick
- 1 packet of 10 charcoal discs
- 1 jar loose leaf white sage
- 1 jar loose leaf olive

 All of the above items can be used for protection and/or cleansing, so the thought was, why not make it easier by providing this bundle?



Photo courtesy of one of our lovely customers - featuring Olive Smudge Stick, Hand of Hamsa dish, Blank Onyx bracelet and a Custom made Herbal Sachet 

Another item that has been heavily requested recently has been Herbal Sachets. Think of them as Magickal Pot Pourri, in a way. This comparison is being drawn because these little buggers smell good, but every herb in there is included because of its protective attributes. And, they typically tend to include a little crystal as well to boost it all up by a notch or two. These sachets are custom made, depending on the situation the person is dealing with.

 

Sometimes, something as simple as a symbol is what one would prefer to go for - such as the above Hand of Hamsa.

 It is a popular motif in many countries and known by Hamsa, Hand of Fatima, Hand of Mary, Hand of the Goddess as well as the Hand of Miriam. It is often used by people of Muslim and Jewish faiths as a symbol to keep away the evil eye. 

Journaling are also a good way to start off the new year. 


Keeping a diary can help you organise your thoughts more efficiently, and keep track of the important things going on in your life. 

Dream Journalling is an ever growing practice, and the new year is a great time to start working on recording your dreams. The subconscious mind often processes our worries and hopes whilst we are asleep, and so dreams can be an important indication of what's going on beneath the surface which we wouldn't otherwise be aware of. 


Daily Divination practices can be helpful to improve one's divination skills, and also help create a more regular and structured spiritual practice. Oracle cards such as the Goddess Power Oracle Deck are ideal for a single card draw that sets the tone for the day. 

Another option to help you with daily spiritual practices is Mindfulness Meditation. It is often challenging to weave mindfulness into our day as we get caught up in the fast pace of life. It can feel overwhelming sometimes to know what to do and how to start doing something different and having to decide stops us doing anything at all. Having flashcards that provide a brief Mindfulness exercise can help manage the daily stress. 

Last but not least, a good way to see the old year out is to cleanse via Smudging. 


No matter which type of Smudge Stick you use - be it Olive, White Sage, Yerba Santa, Dragon's Blood Sage or something else, they all work with the same premise. You'd need to light it up using a steady flame. I personally use the gas stove when at home, or a candle if elsewhere. Once lit, start from top to bottom, back to front of your home. Don't forget the corners, and all the nooks and crannies which are notorious for dust to gather there. If the dust gathers there, energy is likely to stagnate there as well. You can also smudge yourself, but that's easier to do if you have someone to help you out especially when it comes to the back. 

Once you're done, you can either snub it out like a big cigar, or let it go out by itself. 


And so, this brings us to the end of the last blog post of the year 2020. Feel free to share what you decide to go for from the above, or anything else not mentioned perhaps! Stay safe, everyone! 


Until next time, 


Ros 💜

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