It’s Leo season, and whether you’re a Leo, have some planets in Leo, or just want to get into the Leo spirit, this sugar scrub can help you step into that energy a bit more.

I like sugar scrubs because they’re an easy way to incorporate herbs and energy into your life. You can do this consciously while you’re taking a shower or in the bath, and using the sugar scrub all over your body.

In this recipe I incorporated a few of my favorite plants for the sign of Leo. Here’s some info on each, courtesy of The Hearth Witch’s Compendium: Magical and Natural Living for Every Day by Anna Franklin:

Calendula

Good for love, constancy, and protection. Its planet is the Sun and it relates to the element of fire. It’s good for any skin type and can help dry and aging skin, and helps to soothe, cool, and plump the skin.

Cinnamon

Helps with purification, raising magical vibration, peace, healing, blessing, lust, and money. It’s ruled by the Sun and the element of fire fire. Cinnamon has antioxidants and nutrients that plump the skin, stimulate collagen growth, and tightens loos skin.

Ginger

This herb is good for energy, passion, lust. It’s ruled by the planet Mars and element of fire.

Nutmeg

Good for counter-magic, luck, justice, money, and virility. It’s ruled by the planet Jupiter and the element of air.

Orange

Works to bring love, energy, and joy. It’s ruled by Sun and the element of fire.

Leo Sugar Scrub Recipe

1 cup Sugar

1/4 cup melted Coconut Oil

Zest of 1 Orange

1 tsp Calendula

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Pinch of powdered Ginger

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. To make sure no flowers get stuck in your drain, you can finely chop or grind the Calendula flowers. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine.

Do a patch test on your skin to make sure you don’t have an allergic reaction first. If all goes well, store in an airtight container and use. Since this recipe including fresh grated orange, try to use within 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!