Black Spruce-
Black Spruce is the twilight sentinel of the boreal forest-deep-rooted and sky-reaching, cloaked in shadow & strength. It holds the memory of ancient frost, of wild silence, of breath pulled deep into the lungs of the soul.
In its scent, the spirit finds its footing. It carries the medicine of the North-the courage to remain still in the storm, to stand tall even in darkness, to return again & again to your sacred breath.
In ritual, Black Spruce is the evergreen priest-cleansing, fortifying, grounding the body while gently lifting the soul toward the stars.
Botanical name:  Picea mariana
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Needles & twigs
Countries of Origin:  Canada, USA, 
Perfumery note: Middle
Color:  Pale yellow to clear
Viscosity: Thin to medium
Sustainability/Conservation:  Least Concern   https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/42328/2972877
Aromatic Profile
Fragrance Family: Coniferous · Fresh · Resinous
Opening: Crisp, cool forest air-clean & slightly sweet
Heart: Resinous, green, with a smooth balsamic body
Drydown: Soft, warm pine-amber depth, gently fading into mossy calm
Blends Well With:
Conifers & Woods
Balsam Fir – For clarity & gentle emotional cleansing
Cedarwood (Atlas or Himalayan) – Deepens grounding & connection to ancestry
Sandalwood – Softens & expands the spiritual resonance
Palo Santo – Adds luminous clarity & energetic purification
Florals & Heart Notes
Lavender – For rest and recovery of body & mind
Rose – To bring comfort & soft light to grief rituals
Chamomile (Roman) – Soothing & deeply harmonizing for nervous system blends
Citrus
Bergamot –Brings emotional light & safety into trauma or grief blends
Grapefruit –Invigorates energy while maintaining clarity
Sweet Orange –Gentle joy & hopefulness
Herbal Notes
Clary Sage –Balances hormones & emotions with a spiritual undertone
Thyme Linalool –For gentle clearing & immune support
Vetiver –Grounds profoundly for deep trauma & nervous exhaustion
Modes of Application
Baths & Soaks: Add 5–8 drops diluted in carrier oil for grounding, breath-centered healing
Diffusion: 4–6 drops to cleanse space, calm overwhelm, or support breath rituals
Aura Mists: Combine with hydrosol, alcohol, & oils like Lavender or Palo Santo for a forest-soul protection mist
Massage & Body Oil: Use in trauma recovery, adrenal fatigue support, or grief bodywork
Energetics
Grounding → Anchors scattered energy & emotional disarray
Restorative → Revives depleted reserves of energy (physical & spiritual)
Strengthening → Offers emotional resilience & quiet confidence
Uplifting → Eases grief, fatigue, & inner heaviness without overstimulation
 Intentions
To stand tall in your truth, especially after upheaval
To clear emotional debris & regain internal strength
To support energetic protection & spiritual clarity
To align with the resilient wisdom of trees & breath
Ritual Affirmation
“I am rooted like the sacred spruce. My breath flows clear. My spirit rises.”
The Rooted Breath Soak
Intention: Reconnection to body, breath, & present moment
Blend:
5 drops Black Spruce 3 drops Lavender 2 drops Frankincense.  Blend with 1 Tbsp carrier oil & mix into bath salts or milk
Ritual:
Light a candle at the foot of the bath. Step in with a deep inhale. As you soak, visualize your breath moving from the crown of your head down into your roots- releasing tension, grief, & scattered thoughts. Let the water hold what the forest clears.
Affirmation:
“I am rooted in the sacred breath. I rise and fall with the rhythm of stillness.”
Forest Circle Anointing
Intention: Energetic protection & grounding before ritual or sacred gatherings
Blend:
1 drop Black Spruce 1 drop Vetiver 1 drop Sandalwood.  Dilute in 1 tsp carrier oil
Ritual:
Apply to soles of feet, back of neck, and palms. Stand tall with eyes closed. Visualize a protective evergreen forest forming around your energy field. Let your feet sink metaphorically into the soil.
Affirmation:
“I am protected, present, & strong in my sacred center.”
Evergreen Breath Diffusion
Intention: Clear space, support breath, anchor nervous system
Blend for diffuser:
4 drops Black Spruce 2 drops Bergamot 2 drops Cedarwood
Ritual:
Diffuse during meditation, journaling, or after emotional overwhelm. Inhale deeply for 3, exhale for 6. With each breath, imagine forest air moving through you-cleansing stagnant energy, fear, or emotional debris.
Solstice Renewal Fire Anointing
Intention: Release old energies, anchor into new cycles
Blend:
3 drops Black Spruce 2 drops Clary Sage 2 drops Sweet Orange. Dilute in ritual oil base (jojoba, fractionated coconut)
Ritual:
Anoint candles, stones, or yourself at the Winter Solstice or during personal shadow work. As the flame is lit, name what you are releasing. As it burns, speak your new intentions into the flame.
Safety Information
Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing
Use in low to moderate dilution (1–3%) for topical use
Avoid use on damaged or highly sensitive skin
Avoid oxidation—store tightly closed in a cool, dark place
Safe for use in adults and children over 2, with proper dilution