Cypress essential oil-  “The breath between worlds -quiet, evergreen, & enduring. A sacred oil for transitions, flow, & protection.”
 
Botanical & Physical Profile
Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Common Name: Cypress
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Part Used: Needles, twigs, and sometimes cones
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Countries of Origin:  France,  Spain Italy  MoroccoCroatia Turkey 
Color: Clear to pale yellow
Perfumery Note: Middle to top
Consistency: Thin
Scent Strength: Moderate
Aromatic Profile
Scent: Fresh, woody, green, coniferous, with a slightly smoky balsamic base
Energy: Drying, cooling, stabilizing
Aromatic Impression: Serene forest stillness with crisp, cleansing clarity
Therapeutic Benefits
Eases muscle tension & circulatory sluggishness
Supports the lymphatic system & fluid movement
Helps with respiratory issues (tight breath, shallow breathing, asthma)
Excellent for varicose veins & hemorrhoids (astringent, toning)
Calms nervous tension & emotional volatility
Useful in deodorant, foot care, or purifying skin blends
Modes of Application
Diffuser: To calm anxiety, clear the mind, support grief rituals
Massage Oil (diluted): Supports circulation, lymph flow, menstrual tension
Baths: Relaxing and emotionally grounding (always diluted in carrier)
Compresses: For swelling or aching limbs
Inhalation/Steam: Helps support deep breathing & lung opening
Anointing & Energetic Use: For protection, purification, & transitions
Recommended dilution: 2–4% in carrier oil
Can be used in most adult topical applications (see safety)
Blends Well With
Frankincense or Myrrh -for spiritual depth & sacred stillness
Lavender or Chamomile –-or grief, anxiety, & emotional softness
Juniper Berry or Helichrysum -for lymphatic flow, detox, & trauma healing
Sandalwood or Patchouli -for grounding & soul calm
Bergamot or Neroli -to lighten the spirit & add heart
Rosemary or Eucalyptus -for breathwork, clarity, & renewal
Energetics
Elemental Affinity: Air + Earth
Chakra Resonance:
Root (Muladhara): Grounding during change
Heart (Anahata): Easing grief & emotional transitions
Throat (Vishuddha): Supporting breath & calm expression
Emotional Actions:
Comforts sorrow and anxiety
Brings mental clarity during chaos
Strengthens resolve and quiets restlessness
Helps let go of what is no longer serving
Intentions
Emotional release & closure
Grief processing & transitions
Energetic boundary & purification work
Breathwork & calm nervous system support
Meditation, stillness, & inner focus
Restoring strength after depletion or loss
Ritual Affirmation
“I allow what has passed to pass. I breathe. I remain rooted in stillness and trust.”
Rituals
 Smoke & Silence Grief Ritual
Diffuse Cypress while writing or speaking the names of what you're releasing.
Burn the note or bury it under a tree.
Affirm:  “What has passed, I bless. I release, I breathe, I remain.”
 Threshold Anointing Blend
Combine with Frankincense & Sandalwood in carrier oil.
Apply to heart, shoulders, and soles before entering new phases.
Affirm:  “I cross with clarity, grace, & protection.”
 Breath & Calm Mist
Blend with Lavender & Bergamot in water/alcohol spray base.
Spritz around aura or space for emotional balance & grounding.
Use before rituals or sleep.
Affirm:  “I am present in my breath. My spirit is steady.”
 
⚠️ Safety 
Generally considered non-toxic & non-sensitizing
Always dilute before applying to skin
Not recommended for use during pregnancy (mild emmenagogue effect)
Use caution around children under 6
Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness