Anointing Oils
Intrigued by women’s rituals & the art of anointing?
Oils
Tools for Clarity
The collection of 7 Archetype Anointing Oils are the heart of river island apothecary. Each formula corresponds with a divine feminine archetype. Use these oils to help you find and honor your clarity, wisdom, and power. Perfect for a daily practice or ritual, these botanical blends will help you stay on your path. The oils are prepared by hand at our woodland studio in Asheville, NC with organic and wild-harvested botanical ingredients.
Study
Join the Academy
Claim your magic and mystical nature on our online campus, the Archetype Academy. Dive deep into the sacred seasons and divine feminine archetypes with Katie’s signature curriculum and renowned workbook, the Materia Mystica. The Archetype Academy is devoted to weaving the wisdom of nature into daily practices. Join us to nurture and honor your sacred self.
Events
Live the Magic
Learn to use the magic of scent and symbolism. Katie Vie leads engaging, sensory-rich classes and rituals that help you see where you’re going in life, what to do, and why. She’ll teach you about sensory wisdom, the mysteries of archetypes, and the art of anointing. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how easily you access inner wisdom. Join Katie and other like-minded women and explore the symbolism of seasons, scent, and the sacred self.
About
Katie Vie
Katie Vie, founder of river island apothecary, combines her connection with ancient wisdom and a spirited ability to gather community in her course offerings and hand crafted anointing oils. Learn about the person at the helm of the apothecary and the experiences that inform her practices.
Stories
I bought a sample vial of the Tantrika anointing oil, and I absolutely love it. I've been integrating The Tantrika oil into a long-term project of strengthening my root and sacral chakras, and I can say with certainty that this oil is strongly supporting my work. Thank you so much for creating this and for being in the right place at the right time!
Katie created a sacred space that allowed for everyone's voices to be heard, and contributions to be embraced. The atmosphere she created was that of a comfortable, vulnerable one. I could tell all the ladies in the room were at ease, and engaged as Katie shared her wisdom, and stories. I've heard from many of the women who joined, and they have all mentioned they were changed by that gathering, and have a new awareness of themselves because of the insights Katie shared. Katie is able to hold space for amazing organic conversation at the same time showing herself to be the priestess of the journey.
Katie Vie has a special way of holding space. It is gentle and heart felt as well as deep and introspective. Before this class, my thoughts were super scattered, and I had a million ways I wanted to express myself and my calling. Sitting with Katie Vie and the other women in circle with the oils and archetypes nourished my soul and offered a clarity I have been longing for!
The Arche-telegram
It’s more than a newsletter. It’s a timely offering. As we move through the 8 seasons (yes, 8!) each year, prepare yourself with insights and wisdom.
Make each season intentional with practices for a sacred life.
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