Category: Relax

Summer Stillness: Self Care That Moves With You

British summer can be a little unpredictable. One week it’s blazing sun, the next it’s drizzle and moody skies. Even in the warmth, you might find yourself feeling off balance. You’re not imagining it. The shifts in light, pressure and pace all affect how we feel in our bodies. That low mood, the fatigue, the sudden craving to retreat? Sometimes it’s your nervous system asking for a moment to land.

This is where sensory self care makes a difference. The kind that tunes in rather than piles on. The kind that changes as the weather changes. It doesn’t need to be a ten-step ritual. Just a few simple switches can help you feel more like yourself again.

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August Astrology: Mercury Clarity, Virgo Grounding, and a Soft Rebellion

August brings bold shifts and subtle resets. With Mercury in Leo, a Full Moon in Aquarius, and the start of Virgo season, this month invites you to speak with clarity, act with balance and recentre your rituals. Explore key astrological dates, emotional themes and scent pairings to help you stay grounded through every moment, from Carnival highs to quiet reflection.

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The Astrology of July: Truth, Change and the Power of Pause

Change never arrives quietly.

This July, the planets shift fast and speak clearly. Venus challenges the familiar. Uranus rewires your thinking. Neptune pulls back the illusion. The Sun steps into Leo with a reminder to stop shrinking.

It is not a time to escape. It is a time to root. To check the mood in your space, your mind, your relationships. Our blends are designed to meet the moment with calm, clarity and care supporting you through emotional resets and energetic upgrades.

Here is your guide to July’s astrology and the scents to match.

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Creating Calm: 5 Scent Rituals to Reset Your Mind This May

Life moves fast, and in the run-up to summer, the pressure to be switched on all the time can be overwhelming. At Halcyon Naturals, we believe calm is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. As we honour Mental Health Awareness Week this May, we’re leaning into slow, scent-based rituals that help you come back to yourself.

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Celebrating Motherhood Across Cultures: A Journey Through Global Traditions

Motherhood is truly something special, isn’t it? Whether it’s the incredible Mums who raised us or our own journey with our children, there’s a universal bond that’s worth celebrating. It’s no wonder we’re drawn to commemorate the women who shape our lives in such profound ways. From big festivals to small family traditions, each culture has its own unique way of doing just that.

Let’s take a tour around the globe and see how different societies celebrate the incredible role of Mothers. 

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Your autumn must-dos for 2023

It’s oh-so-easy for autumn to be here and then gone again in the blink of an eye.

Whilst summer is filled with leisurely strolls and outdoor dining and whilst Christmas encourages loved ones to come together, autumn can often pass in a bit of a blur.

But not this year.

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A Scent-Sational Astro Guide to September 2023 with Halcyon Naturals

September 2023 is rolling in with its cosmic wonders, and we’ve got something special in store for you. If you’re as smitten by luxurious home fragrances as you are by the movements of the stars, then get ready for a fragrant journey like no other. We’re diving into the enchanting scents from our collections, while weaving them into the very fabric of the celestial events that will grace this transformative month. So, let’s walk hand in hand with aromas and stars and discover the magic that awaits us in September!

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The 7 Masculine Fragrances You Need in Your Arsenal

Let’s get one thing straight, before we jump into things: There’s no such thing as scents for specific genders. Anybody can enjoy (or not enjoy!) any smell. 

We’re not here to tell you that men should only spritz themselves in colognes with notes of strong coffee, engine oil and screwdrivers… If you like it, you should use it. Scent is such a personal thing; a sense that is connected to memory, emotion and wellbeing.

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