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bergamot
Perfume or incense

Bergamot

Perfume or incense1 tradition
overview

Bergamot is a small bitter orange grown mainly in Calabria; its oil gives Earl Grey tea its flavor. In modern practice it is an oil of money, success, and a bright mood.

Uses

  • Money
  • Success
  • Lifting the mood
ritual

Working with it

Add a drop of bergamot to a money oil, or diffuse it while working on your finances.

⚠ Safety note for Bergamot
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Botanical name
Citrus bergamia
Planet
☿︎ Mercury
Kind
Essential oil
Element
Air
Works for
ProsperitySuccessHarmony
Forms
essential oil
How to use
Anointing oilDiffuser or oil burnerRitual bath
Dilution
About 12 drops per ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil for skin. More on oils.

⚠ Safety

  • Burns skin in sunlight. The juice or oil can cause burns or blisters when skin is exposed to sun afterward.
  • Can irritate skin. Dilute oils well in a carrier and patch-test before using on skin.
  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
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Where the traditions place it