The Monthly Collective: December – IX. The Hermit

A deep, atmospheric composition that mirrors the winter inward-turning — quiet, grounded, and illuminated from within. Bergamot and hemp rise first, airy and herbal, like the crisp breath of cold morning air cutting through stillness. Peppercorn and rum unfold next, warm and intimate, pulling you deeper into your inner landscape — where silence sharpens your awareness and truth becomes audible. Patchouli threads through the heart, earthy and grounded, guiding you inward like a lantern held against the dark. The base settles into sandalwood and leather — soft, worn-in, contemplative. The scent feels like stepping into solitude with intention, the kind that reveals more than it hides. A companion for the season of reflection, clarity, and quiet becoming. Like withdrawing to hear your own wisdom — steady, honest, and illuminated from within. Top Notes: Bergamot, HempMiddle Notes: Peppercorn, Rum, PatchouliBase Notes: Sandalwood, Leather A Note on Design This candle is intentionally crysta