What is the Significance of our Birthday?

Today is my Birthday!  Happy Birthday to me!  Up until a certain age you may be very happy to celebrate your Birthday.  The chance for a party, presents, being the centre of attention, having friends round and as a child I am quite certain I was proud to be a year older.  As you get older though you may be less excited perhaps, but it did make me wonder why do you celebrate your Birthday?  

Is there something special about the day we were born? Well, there is! From an astrological perspective, we come to this planet for a specific purpose. Your astrological natal chart is a mandala of all the planetary energies operating at a specific place and time that is unique to you. Basically, we are all manifestations of Spirit that have incarnated on this Earth at a particular space and time for a specific purpose. The astrological sign that you were born in provides a clue to your nature and your purpose here on this physical plane.

You should celebrate our birthday as a reminder of your original purpose here on this planet. During the year you have sojourned through the twelve months and twelve zodiacal signs gaining the experiences that life has to offer. These are the Twelve Labours of Hercules that we undergo every year. (From an esoteric perspective, Hercules’ Labours are symbolic of the ego’s struggles and triumphs through the twelve astrological signs). Every year, you return to the time of your birth, not quite the same as you were the year before. Each sojourn around the sun is different and brings new opportunities for greater awareness and self-realization.

It's interesting that one of the customary birthday rituals that we celebrate is the receiving of gifts. I am sure most people have fond memories of some of their birthdays they had growing up and the gifts they received. 

But there is one major gift that we receive every year that most people forget about. And that is the gift of life. God has given each of us the gift of life! It is very easy to forget that. We become so involved with our trials and tribulations that we forget who we are and why we are here. Our birthdays are a celebration of the gift of life, given to us by the Universal Spirit. It is a time to reflect on who we are, what we have been given and what we plan to achieve. It is a time to be grateful to God for our very existence. 

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Lavender as a Crown Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Crown Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

As a crown chakra essential oil, Lavender aids calmness and peace to arise during meditation or sleep, allowing one to connect with the Divine and with Spirit.

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Essential Oil and Chakras Chart

This simple chart gives some of the Essential Oils that are associated with each of the Seven Chakras.

Essential Oils and Chakras Chart

CHAKRA	COLOURS	ESSENTIAL OILS
7 Crown Chakra	Violet	Frankincense, Rosewood, Jasmine, Rose, Neroli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Helichrysum, Lotus, Cedarwood, Spikenard, Benzoin, Palo Santo, Peppermint
6 Third Eye Chakra	Indigo	Rosemary, Juniper, Lemon, Pine, Helichrysum, Thyme, Clary Sage, Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Palo Santo, Carrot Seed, Melissa, Chamomile, Rose, Neroli, Geranium
5 Throat Chakra	Blue	Blue Chamomile, Myrrh, Cypress, Basil, Hyssop, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Palo Santo, Carrot Seed, Melissa, Rose, Clary Sage, Neroli, Geranium
4 Heart Chakra	Green	Geranium,Rose,Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Mandarin, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Melissa, Marjoram, Everlasting, Lemon, Yarrow, Eucalyptus, Chamomile
3 Solar Plexus Chakra	Yellow	Juniper, Cedarwood, Black Pepper, Hyssop, Marjoram, Cardamom, Lemon, Grapefruit,Vetiver Roman Chamomile, Spikenard, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Mandarin, Rosemary, Bergamot
2 Sacral Chakra	Orange	Jasmine, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Fennel, Ylang Ylang, Orange, Beramot, Rosewood, Neroli, Black Pepper, Rose, Ginger, Cardamon
1 Base Chakra	Red	Myrrh,Vetiver, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cypress, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Rosewood, Thyme

The Crown Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Crown Chakra was Frankincense.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the crown chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the seventh chakra?

Crown chakra essential oils aid in balancing and opening the seventh chakra to liberate the spirit and establish a connection to the Divine.

Located at the top of the head, the crown chakra allows you to realize that everything is interconnected at a very fundamental level.

On the physical level, the crown chakra is associated with the cerebral cortex, the brain, and the skull.

On the emotional level, crown chakra imbalances may manifest as overwhelm, confusion, apathy, and isolation.

On the mental level, crown chakra imbalance may manifest as rigidity in perspective, over intellectualization, slow learning, and attachment to materialistic viewpoints.

On the spiritual level, crown chakra issues may show up as spiritual emergency, disconnection from witnessing, inability to understand deeper truth, spiritual bypass, and fragmentation.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. These frequencies and properties work on all levels of being.

The following are commonly used crown chakra essential oils:

Frankincense

Frankincense, considered a Holy oil, is used for meditative contemplation, for achieving tranquil states of mind, and for attaining spiritual liberation.
The spiritual and psychological benefits of Frankincense have long been recognized by many cultures and spiritual traditions.
On a physical level, the oil of Frankincense helps with nervous system conditions.
Because of the high levels of sesquiterpenes, a type of molecules that have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, Frankincense may help to oxygenate the pineal and pituitary glands.

Sandalwood

Like Frankincense, Sandalwood is an ideal aid to meditation, spiritual contemplation, and prayer.
Sandalwood aids in quieting the mental chatter of the mind, allowing the ego/identity/person to remain in the background and spaciousness arise in the foreground.
It is in this spaciousness where clarity, liberation of spirit and soul arise. Timelessness, boundlessness, and deep unshakeable peace are experienced.

Vetiver

A lesser known oil, Vetiver is an interesting crown chakra essential oil. It is a very grounding oil, calming and stabilizing, promoting relaxation and peacefulness.
At the same time, Vetiver can stir up the subconscious mind and promote vivid dream recall.
Dreams contain rich material that is hiding in the deep recesses of our minds and by by bringing out that which is unconscious, we become more free.
The oil of Vetiver has been used to bridge the gap between matter and Spirit, allowing one to open up to Spirit, while remaining grounded and fully supported here on earth.

Helichrysum

Helichrysum, also known as Everlasting or Immortelle, has a very high spiritual frequency.
Because of its high frequency, the oil of Helichrysum is known to cut through deep psychological barriers and aid in accessing higher spiritual states and dimensions.
On a physical level, Helichrysum has been used to ease headaches and migraine pain.
Lotus
The Lotus flowers are considered sacred in a number of ancient cultures and spiritual traditions.
In ancient Egypt, White Lotus was used in recipes for all spiritual and emotional ailments.
The crown chakra, Sahasrana in Sanskrit, literally means "thousand petal" and its symbol is a thousand petal Lotus flower.

Rose

Rose oil has the highest spiritual frequency of all essential oils. It enhances spiritual insight, transformation, bringing harmony to the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
The oil is gentle with a floral, rich and deep aroma. A gentle tonic for the spiritual heart, Rose enhances the frequencies of all cells and of the subtle body (the aura and the chakras).

Cedarwood

Cedarwood oil is exceptionally high in Sesquiterpenes. Research has shown that Sesquiterpenes increase oxygenation around the pituitary and pineal glands.
Cedarwood has been used in some Native Amercian traditions for enhancing communication with spirits and for bringing in the energy from the Universe.
The oil's properties are strengthening and will help one to have more strength and stamina on the spiritual path. On a physical level, Cedarwood essential oil is used as a general tonic for the body.
With its soft, woody and warm aroma, Cedarwood has calming properties and is used in yoga practice for centering and grounding.

Spikenard

Spikenard contains high levels of sesquiterpenes, molecules that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and because of this, the oil has been used throughout ages during meditation and to promote restful sleep.
With heavy and earthy aroma, Spikenard oil, has been used for emotional balance and to ease of the pain of migraines.
Like Frankincense and Myrrh, Spikenard carries mystical significance and has been cited in the Bible as an oil used to anoint Jesus.

Benzoin

Benzoin essential oil has a sweet, warm aroma with a scent of spice and vanilla. Benzoing is useful during meditation as it helps to steady the mind and improve concentration.
Benzoin is sometimes used as a sedative during times of emotional upheaval and healing crises. It is a calming, comforting and centering oil.

Palo Santo

The oil of Palo Santo, also known as "Holy Wood", has a very high spiritual frequency. The oil is used in rituals and shamanic ceremonies for healing, balancing, and opening to higher spiritual realms.
Palo Santo has also been used for centuries in rituals for purification, for protection, and for warding of evil spirits.

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Lavender for your Third Eye Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Third Eye Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

As a third eye chakra essential oil, Lavender aids calmness and peace to arise during meditation or sleep, allowing one to connect with the Divine and with Spirit.

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The Third Eye Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Third Eye Chakra was Rosemary.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the third eye chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the sixth chakra?

Third eye chakra essential oils can balance and open the sixth chakra for clarity of thought, clear seeing, and spiritual insight.

Located above the bridge of the nose, at the brow level, deep within the brain, your third eye chakra allows you to see the inner and outer worlds.

On the physical level, the third eye chakra is associated with the pituitary and pineal glands, eyes, and the brain.

On the emotional level, third eye chakra imbalances may manifest as denial, delusions, nightmares, and fear.

On the mental level, someone with a third eye chakra imbalance may have poor memory, poor decision making, and inability to think abstractly and use symbolic language.

On the spiritual level, third eye chakra issues may show up as being spaced out, dualism, inability to see deeper truth and connections, distrusting one's intuition or inner voice.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. These frequencies and properties work on all levels of being.

The following are commonly used third eye chakra essential oils:

Bay Laurel

With sweet and spicy aroma, Bay Laurel is one of the classic third eye chakra essential oils. It heightens awareness and opens the doors of perception.
Clairsentience, clairvoyance, and clairaudience are heightened and amplified when one uses Bay Laurel.
In ancient Greece, Bay Laurel was also used to increase one's ability for divination and for prophecy.
The essential oil of Bay Laurel assists in stimulating hemispheric synchronization - connecting the rational mind (left brain) and the creative mind (right brain) - leading to a more holistic perception and awakened awareness.

Jasmine

Jasmine is known in India as the "Queen of the night" and is associated with the Moon and the rituals of magic and healing.
The essential oil is very uplifting, allowing one to access the deepest layers of the soul and its repressed emotional pain.
Jasmine enhance intuitive powers and our connection to the Universe.
Jasmine has a sweet, floral aroma, yet it is very powerful in stimulating all of the senses.

Palo Santo

Also known as Holy Wood, Palo Santo is commonly used in purification ceremonies and the wood of Palo Santo is often burned as an incense and for aura cleansing.
The essential oil of Palo Santo is used during meditation, cleansing rituals, and prayer.
Palo Santo heightens one's spiritual awareness and connection to the divine. It enhances the ability to perceive subtle realms.
The rich, sweet aroma makes it an excellent choice for feeling grounded while connecting to higher realms.

Carrot Seed

One of the quintessential third eye chakra essential oils, Carrot Seed has long been known to aid healing of the eyesight.
On the spiritual level, Carrot Seed essential oil helps us to stay grounded while allowing for clear seeing of reality as it unfolds, as it is in the here and now.
Carrot Seed oil harmonizes the subtle body with the physical body, allowing us to stay present on the physical plane of existence while experiencing visions and spiritual insights.

Melissa

The essential oil of Melissa not only assists in opening of the heart chakra, but also stimulates the pineal gland, allowing one to get in touch with non-ordinary realities and access higher realms and higher vibrations.

Chamomile

The key to understanding Chamomile's effects on the third eye lies in understanding its influence on the nervous system. Chamomile is calming and soothing, allowing one to see the drives and impulses of the ego.
Chamomile helps us to see that the various patterns of our ego, our drives and our projections, are not who we are. We begin to disidentify with the ego, seeing it from a witness perspective.
This dis-identification is a major step towards opening of the third eye chakra.

Rose

Calming and relaxing, Rose essential oil has the highest vibration, frequency, of all essential oils.
The high vibration of this oil aids in aligning the subtle body and the physical body, creating balance and harmony.
The oil stimulates and elevates the mind, while creating a sense of well-being.

Clary Sage

Clary Sage has been known through history for its ability to clear eye problems.
This oil is also used for Autism, Epilepsy and seizures or seizure like activity in the brain. Also effective for headaches and migraines.

Neroli

Neroli, also known as Orange Blossom, is known as a regulator of the nervous system. It is both a sedative and a tonic.
The scent of Neroli is floral, citrusy, sweet, and delicate. As a natural tranquilizer, Neroli has been used to treat anxiety, depression, and shock.
Neroli has a great harmonizing effect on the heart and the mind, bringing more equilibrium to both energy centers.

Geranium

One of the best circulatory oils, Geranium stimulates circulation in the brain and enhances blood flow to the pineal and pituitary glands.
Geranium helps to strengthen the vital energy in the body and has the ability to calm and relax nerves.
Geranium is helpful for those who rely too much on their rational mind, the left hemisphere of the brain. The oil of Geranium helps to bridge the right and left brain hemispheres to bring a more balanced perspective and clear seeing.

Rosemary

In herbalism it's known as the herb of now, rosemary can help you stay focused and in the present moment, being a great ally for deep meditation, creativity and concentration.
Whether it be tea, tincture or essential oil form rosemary makes a safe an easy way to help get those pineal juices flowing.

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Lavender for your Throat Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Throat Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

For throat chakra healing, on a physical level, Lavender is useful to heal mouth abscess and oral thrush.

On an emotional level, Lavender promotes peace, love, and awareness. When we feel love in our hearts and peace, deeper layers of emotional pain can surface to our conscious awareness. This is necessary for clearing of the repressed energy and allowing free flow through the throat chakra.

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The Throat Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Throat Chakra was Peppermint.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the throat chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the fifth chakra?

Throat chakra essential oils can be used to balance the fifth chakra and for expressing your unique voice and inspired creative sharing.

Located in the region of neck and shoulders, throat chakra allows you to speak your truth.

On the physical level, the throat chakra is associated with the thyroid gland, teeth and gums, the jaw, hearing, and nasal passages.

On the emotional level, throat chakra imbalances may manifest as excessive shyness, poor listening, gossiping, or dominating conversation.

On the mental level, someone with a throat chakra imbalance may be unable to think abstractly or in symbolic language, and may have difficulty expressing themselves and communicating their needs or desires.

On the spiritual level, throat chakra issues may show up as blocked creativity, inability to sense subtle energies, and disconnection from the divine and inner spirit.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. These frequencies and properties work on all levels of being.

Choosing essential oils is best done in consultation with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.

The following are the most commonly used throat chakra essential oils:

Frankincense

Frankincense is a favourite throat chakra essential oils. It has a high spiritual frequency and it is regarded as Holy oil.
For throat chakra healing, this oil is beneficial in cases of under active thyroid. I have read a number of reports when people have healed their thyroid disorder with the use of Frankincense essential oil.
Rich, deep, and sweet, Frankincense increases spiritual awareness and connection with the divine within.

Geranium

Sweet and citrus-rosy, Geranium is used to calm down sore throats, clear oily skin, and move stagnant energy in the body.
Creating a feeling of safety and security, Geranium helps us to connect with our inner life and our emotional sensitivity. With this connection, we have more capacity for intimate communication and self-expression.
Geranium essential oil helps to ease nervous tension and promotes a sense of well-being.

Jasmine

Known as an aphrodisiac, Jasmine is also known as one of the throat chakra essential oils for its effect on the voice. It is used in cases of hoarse voice.
Penetrating the deeper layers of our soul, Jasmine opens us up to repressed emotional pain, allowing energy flow through the throat chakra.
With its sweet, powerful, floral aroma, Jasmine allows for greater communication of our feelings, enhancing relationships and intimacy.

Sage

Sage has been known in ancient time as a sacred herb and a master healer. For throat chakra issues, this oil is particularly beneficial to heal gum disease.
On an emotional level, the essential oil of Sage helps to ease depression and mental fatigue, opening up channels in the upper body and chest area and allowing for energy to flow more freely.

Cypress

Cypress is known for its decongesting and detoxifying properties. It is used to stimulate the flow of lymphatic fluid, clearing build up toxins.
It is beneficial for bleeding gums, bronchitis, and respiratory congestion.
Fresh, herbaceous, slightly woody, Cypress helps us with transformation and inner renewal.

Peppermint

Minty and sharp, peppermint has long been used to freshen breath, for respiratory infections, and to ease headaches due to congestion.
Peppermint invigorates and stimulates the mind and has a direct action on the intellect. It promotes creativity and self expression.

Eucalyptus

Fresh, medicinal, with a woody scent, Eucalyptus has been used to calm inflammation of the nasal passages, clear sore throat, and sinusitis.
The oil promotes well-being and opens inner space when we feel overwhelmed or constricted by our environment. It promotes the feeling of inner freedom and expansiveness.

Clove

Warm and very spicy, Clove is a very strong oil that has been traditionally used for mouth, tooth, and gum tissue healing.
Clove can also be used to assist in regulation of the thyroid gland, dissolving blood clots, and removing stagnation in the blood.
On an emotional level, the aroma of clove helps to create feelings of protection and safety and promote good sleep.

Tea Tree

Teal Tree oil has a fresh medicinal aroma and has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of fungal, bacterial and viral infections. The oil is a strong antiseptic and has immune building properties.
Tea Tree oil enhances, harmonizes, and can promote cleansing and purity.

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Lavender for your Heart Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Heart Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

As a heart chakra essential oil, Lavender helps us to relax, let go of the stress response, and release fear. In this relaxed state we can connect with the heart center and open up to more love.

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The Heart Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Heart Chakra was Marjoram.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the heart chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the fourth chakra?

Heart chakra essential oils can be used for awakening love, compassion and kindness towards yourself and towards others.

Located in the middle of the chest, the heart chakra moves love through your life.

On the physical level, the heart chakra is associated with the cardiovascular system, the immune system, with lungs, and upper body muscular system.

On the emotional level, heart chakra imbalances may manifest as over sacrificing, selfishness, or lack of compassion.

On the mental level, someone with a heart chakra imbalance may display too much criticism towards self and others, judgments, and perfectionism.

On the spiritual level, heart chakra issues may show up as overwhelming grief, loneliness and isolation, and being stuck on ego levels of existence.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. These frequencies and properties work on all levels of being.

Choosing essential oils is best done in consultation with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Working with the seven chakras and their imbalances is complex as everything is interconnected.

The following are the most commonly used heart chakra essential oils:

Rose

The spiritual influence of Rose has been known for thousands of years. Rose has the highest spiritual frequency of all essential oils. It opens the heart chakra, allowing one to feel unconditional love.
It is also one of the most expensive oils - in order to produce 1kg of pure essential rose oil, 4000 kg of rose petals are needed.
The oil has a beautiful floral scent and its influence is calming and elevating to the mind, creating a sense of well-being.
Rose awakens our capacity for self-love, self-compassion, self-nurturing when we are dealing with emotional wounds.

Neroli

This sweet, citrusy, and floral essential oil is a natural tranquilliser and regulator of the nervous system.
Its vibrational frequency aids to open the heart chakra, harmonizing mind and emotions, while uplifting the spirit.
Neroli is comforting and encourages confidence, strength, courage, joy, and peace.
On the physical level, Neroli is said to regulate the rhythm of the heart.

Melissa

Along with Rose and Neroli, Melissa is a favourite heart chakra essential oils.
Delicate and citrusy, Melissa has a high spiritual and emotional frequency.
Melissa harmonizes the mind and the soul, having a soothing influence on the heart. Throughout history, this oil has been used for nervous system disorders and ailments of the heart.
On the physical level, Melissa's effect on the lungs has benefited in cases of asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and chronic cough.

Marjoram

This green and spicy oil has been used during times of loss of a loved one. Marjoram helps us connect with self-nurturing and can help us through the grieving process to let go and accept our loss.
Marjoram essential oil has also been known for its benefits on the respiratory system, in particular in the cases of asthma and bronchitis.
The oil is warming, relaxing, and harmonizing. When one experiences loneliness, isolation, this oil may help restore warmth in the heart and the capacity for self-nurturing and self-compassion.

Everlasting

Also known as Helichrysum or Immortelle, Everlasting is highly regarded for its benefits on the circulatory system. It is an anticoagulant and is used for bleeding, blood clots, healing of bruises, and to stop nose bleeds.
The properties of this sweet, rich, fruity oil are uplifting and can cut through the hardened shell around the heart, allowing one to reach forgiveness and healing.
By loosening deeply held pain deep within the psyche, Everlasting can restore compassion towards self and others.

Lemon

Sweet, refreshing, and citrusy, Lemon is beneficial on the vascular system, balancing of blood pressure, soothing weak or broken capillaries, and lymphatic system detoxification.
The oil lightens confusion, brings clarity, and uplifts the spirit.
Lemon is particularly helpful in opening of the heart chakra to self-love and self-nurturing when one looses herself in a relationship.

Yarrow

Sharp, woody, with a slight floral undertone, Yarrow supports our intuitive energies and is known for its wound healing qualities.
On the emotional level, Yarrow releases deeply held anger due to wounding of the heart.
This oil also has beneficial properties for "mending" of the aura, the human energy field. It can help us balance the "above" and "below" allowing us to be connected to the spirit and grounded on earth.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is an oil symbolizing openness and freedom. It is stimulating, decongestive, and soothing on the Lungs and the chest. It opens the chest area and allows flow of energy through the heart chakra.
Eucalyptus is often used in respiratory ailments, bronchitis and colds. On the psychological level, Eucalyptus is a central nervous system sedative, it calms and uplifts the spirit.

Jasmine

Warm, rich, floral, and sweet in its aroma, Jasmine has been a symbol of hope, happiness, and love in many spiritual traditions.
Also known as the Queen of the Night, Jasmine is an uplifting essential oil. It balances the emotional system, soothes anxiety, and helps with apathy and depression.
Jasmine works on the heart chakra especially when it comes to relationships and relational wounds. Its uplifting and joyous fragrance helps to open up the heart chakra to more love and compassion.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a soothing and calming essential oil. Its fresh, sweet, and fruity scent can calm crying babies and soothe the nervous system of an anxious person.
Because it is calming and relaxing, Chamomile reduces emotional charge during periods of emotional upheaval and helps to reduce depression.
It is also used to calm and clear the mind and open up the heart.

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Lavender for your Solar Plexus Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Solar Plexus Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

Lavender is considered one of the most universal oils. Its effects go where balancing is needed and is often used as a "rescue" remedy when high emotions are present.

Like Bergamot, Lavender encourages release of pent up feelings, dispersing stagnant life energy. It works to cool and calm an overactive liver, restoring emotional balance.

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The Solar Plexus Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Solar Plexus Chakra was Cedarwood.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the solar plexus chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the third chakra?

Solar Plexus chakra essential oils can be used for getting in touch with your emotions and for balancing the third chakra.

Located between the navel and the solar plexus, the solar plexus chakra is associated with the will and identity, the perception of who we are.

On the physical level, the solar plexus chakra is associated with the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

On the emotional level, solar plexus chakra imbalances may manifest as selfishness, stubbornness, domination, and desire for power.

On the mental level, someone with a solar plexus chakra imbalance may display cynicism, sarcasm, competitiveness.

On the spiritual level, solar plexus chakra issues may show up as feelings of worthlessness, fear of death, or being stuck in the ego/person/identity.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. These frequencies and properties work on all levels of being.

Choosing essential oils is best done in consultation with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Working with the seven chakras and their imbalances is complex as everything is interconnected.

The following are the most commonly used solar plexus chakra essential oils:

Bergamot

This sweet and citrusy oil encourages release of pent up feelings and helps to disperse stagnant life force energy. It may help to alleviate anxiety, stress, and tension.
Bergamot harmonizes stagnant liver energy by releasing feelings of anger, especially when the anger is turned inward and manifests as depression.
Bergamot is also known for its beneficial effects on the digestive system.

Grapefruit

Fresh, light, floral and fruity, Grapefruit oil is commonly used for eating disorders, overeating, appetite suppression, and weight loss.
Grapefruit oils is also used for gallbladder issues, cellulite, lymphatic detoxification, and water retention.
Like other citrus oils, Grapefruit helps to move stagnant energy in the body. On an emotional level, Grapefruit helps aleviate moodiness, tension, irritability and stress.

Rosemary

Rosemary has been regarded as a sacred shrub by many ancient civilizations.
Rosemary oil is used for digestive issues, such as indigestion, bloating, stomach cramps as well as liver and gallbladder support.
This strong herbaceous oil is used when one is experiencing lack of will, lack of inner fire. The oil warms the soul and allows one to get in touch with an essential quality of inner strength.

Mandarin

Mandarin oil is beneficial for strengthening of the digestive system and liver.
With its sweet, citrusy aroma, the oil is gentle, relaxing, and promotes joyful feelings.
When there is an excessive buildup of stress, mandarin can help disperse stagnant energy within the liver and release tension and frustration.
A very gentle oil with sedative qualities, Mandarin has also been used for insomnia and irritability.

Patchouli

Earthy, sweet, with a slight woody aroma, Patchouli is another oil used for easing digestive issues.
The oil may be used when there is deficient energy in the spleen and pancreas areas.
On an emotional level, Patchouli is tranquilizing, calming, and relaxing. It harmonizes the emotional center with the mind center, stabilizing the mind when excessive worry is present.

Clary Sage

Herbaceous, spicy, and sharp, Clary Sage is useful in cases of weak digestion and intestinal cramps.
On the mental and emotional level, this oil helps with clear seeing of what is present in the moment, it brings about clarity into situations, and helps ease of anxiety and depression.
One of my favorite solar plexus chakra essential oils, Clary Sage inspires us to stay with the present and to seek the truth of who we are.

Spikenard

Another oil helpful for digestive troubles, such as indigestion, flatulence, nausea, and constipation.
The oil of Spikenard helps us to connect with Spirit, letting go of our strong ego identity, our need to control and overpower.
In ancient Egypt, Spikenard has been used to ease anxiety, promote restful sleep and as a holy oil during meditation.

Juniper

Juniper is a purifying oil and increases circulation through the kidneys and liver. For centuries, Juniper has been used for detoxification of the body and for spiritual cleansing.
On an emotional level, Juniper helps to break up psychological stagnation and free up constricted energy.
Because of its aromatic qualities, Juniper positively affects the nervous system and emotional balance. The aroma of Juniper oil evokes feelings of peace and love.
In certain religious traditions, Juniper has been used for protection and to ward off evil spirits.

Lemon

Lemon is a very uplifting oil with an invigorating, enhancing, and warming aroma. Lemon has a strong energetic influence on the Spleen and Pancreas.
Like other citrus oils, Lemon is useful for cleansing, lympatic clenasing, liver cleansing, and for cellulite.
On an emotional level, Lemon oil is beneficial for anxiety, stress relief, and promotion of a sense of well-being. It is a calming, lightening, and refreshing oil.

Roman Chamomile

This calming and relaxing oil helps to balance the emotional and nervous system.
Roman Chamomile helps the liver to release stagnant energy, purify the liver and to discharge toxins.
Sweet, gentle, fruity, with a fresh aroma, Roman Chamomile has been used for centuries to ease stomach discomforts and to calm children.

Ginger

Ginger is also good for the digestion.
Ginger is strong and bright in nature. It helps those who suffer from a lack of motivation, especially when it stems from a lack of confidence and positive self worth.
It instils confidence, courage and inner strength and reduces resistance.

Cedarwood

It is an excellent grounding oil, as it helps relieve tension and anxiety, while inducing sedating and calming effects on the mind.

It helps us to trust our gut instincts and feelings in order to connect to our personal spiritual and life path.
Cedarwood essential oil assists by helping us connect to our path and resonate with our higher wisdom.

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Lavender for your Sacral Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Throat Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

As a sacral chakra essential oil, Lavender aids calmness and peace to arise during meditation or sleep, allowing one to connect with the Divine and with Spirit.

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The Sacral Charkra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Sacral Chakra was Ginger.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the sacral chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the second chakra?

Sacral chakra essential oils can be used for balancing and getting in touch with your emotions.

Located at the pelvic area, the sacral chakra is associated with pleasure, creativity, sensuality, and emotions.

On the physical level, the sacral chakra is associated with reproductive organs, kidneys, and bladder.

On the emotional level, sacral chakra imbalance may manifest as rapid emotional changes, obsessive thinking, and emotional confusion.

On the mental level, someone with a sacral chakra imbalance may experience rigidity, creative blocks, and difficulty with relating to others.

On the spiritual level, sacral chakra issues may show up as fragmentation, dissociation, and deadened feelings.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. Not only they deliver certain properties to the physical body, they also work on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

The following are commonly used sacral chakra essential oils:

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is considered a sacred oil and on a spiritual level, it helps to reunite the spirit with the senses. This soft, woody, and earthy oil is sensual, yet deeply tranquil.
Sandalwood is associated with the Empress, one of the Tarot symbols, which symbolizes the universal mother womb, where all gestation begins.
On a physical level of the second chakra, this oil may help easy menstrual problems.

Ylang Ylang

This sweet and tropical oil is known for its aphrodisiac qualities. It stimulates sexual energy and enhances relationships.
It is both a stimulating and calming essential oil which reunites emotional aspects and sensual aspects of our being.
The oil also has a calming action on the heart, brings back feelings of self-love, confidence, and joy in simple pleasures.

Clary Sage

This warm, musky, and slightly spicy oil has been used during the Middle Ages for female complaints and kidney disorders.
Clary Sage is both strengthening and relaxing. Known for its emotionally uplifting effect, this oil can bring on euphoria.
As the name implies, Clary Sage promotes clarity and is especially useful during times of emotional confusion.

Jasmine

Warm, with an exquisite floral scent and comforting sweetness, Jasmine has been known for its aphrodisiac qualities.
Jasmine harmonizes sensual and emotional aspects of our being. It helps to reawaken passion and restore capacity for creativity.
On the physical level, Jasmine has been used during labour, easing painful and prolonged deliveries.
The emotional effects of Jasmine are profound as it opens the deepest layers of the soul, allowing us to get in touch with our emotions.

Orange

Orange is frequently thought of as and oil of abundance. Allowing one to open the sensual part of the being and accept all the simple gifts of life. Orange oil symbolizes innocence and fertility.
Due to its liver stimulating properties, this uplifting oil has also the ability to free up stagnant life energy.
Orange oil can bring emotional ease, optimism, creativity, and adaptability.

Bergamot

This sweet, lively, and citrusy oil will enliven your senses and encourage the release of repressed emotions.
Bergamot is uplifting as well as gently relaxing. It helps to disperse stagnant energy, releasing stress and tension.

Rosewood

This sweet, woody, floral oil is known for its aphrodisiac qualities as well as for promoting hormone secretion.
On an emotional level Rosewood relaxes the body, calms the mind and relieves stress, allowing one to be in touch with their emotions and senses.

Neroli

Neroli, also called Orange Blossom, with its sweet, delicate, citrusy aroma, has powerful emotional effects.
It calms and relaxes the body and spirit. Its frequency vibrates at the second chakra and encourages sensuality, peace, courage, and joy.
A natural tranquilizer, Neroli is often used for anxiety and shock from trauma.

Black Pepper

Black Pepper is mostly know for its culinary purposes, but it has many uses in healing. The oil of black pepper increases cellular oxygenation, therefore leading to more energy and stamina.
Black Pepper has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of digestive ailments as well as nervous system disorders.
The oil of Black Pepper is spicy, peppery, and warm and combines very well with Fennel.

Fennel

Like Black Pepper, Fennel is used in cooking. Fennel is added to many dishes to help the digestive process. Along with Black Pepper, Fennel is excellent for flatulence and sluggish digestion.
The oil of Fennel is stimulating and purifying. It stimulates digestion and affects the hormonal system. Used during menopause and perimenopause the ease the symptoms of 
hormonal transition.

Ginger

Ginger addresses everything about being in “lack” and so it’s very powerful for those who need self-confidence and motivation to put plans and ideas into the physical realm.
Ginger promotes the opening of our sacral chakra which governs the small intestine so it’s no wonder that Ginger not only has a positive effect on our digestive system but also on our nervous system in particular with releasing suppressed sexual energy.

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Lavender for your Root Chakra

Lavender is an amazing scent and has a wealth of benefits.  In my recent blogs I have been touching on the subject of Chakras and I was surprised to find out that Lavender can be used for all the Chakras.  What a benefit that is!  

Lavender as Root Chakra Essential Oil

Lavender is an adaptogenic essential oil, it works wherever it is needed.

The essential oil of Lavender is universal for all seven chakras. It works to calm strong emotions, release pent up energy, and allow for the life force to flow through the body.

As a root chakra essential oil, Lavender helps us to feel more grounded by soothing the nervous system and bringing equilibrium to the emotions.

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The Root Chakra and its Scents

I have been talking a lot about scent lately in particular 8 scents (Ylang Ylang, Ginger, Cedarwood, Marjoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense and Lavender). I chose these scents for a reason. I wanted to cover the Chakras as this was a way for me to find an anchor point when choosing scents for my new product (more about that another time).  I like the idea that a scent can help you to feel better and the scent I chose specifically for the Root Chakra was Ylang Ylang.

What are the most commonly used essential oils for balancing and healing the root chakra? And what are their properties and how do they help balance and heal the first chakra?

Root chakra essential oils can be used for balancing and grounding.

Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is associated with survival issues, self preservation instinct, and the fight or flight response.

On the physical level, the root chakra is associated with adrenal glands, the skeletal structure, teeth, large intestine, kidneys, and the blood.

On the emotional level, root chakra imbalance may manifest as anger or rage, fearfulness, frustration, anxiety, and depression.

On the mental level, someone with a root chakra imbalance may experience black and white thinking, pessimism or negative thinking about life.

On the spiritual level, root chakra issues may show up as stubbornness and not willing to expand one's view point.

Essential oils embody the frequencies and healing properties of plants. Not only they deliver certain properties to the physical body, they also work on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

The following are the most commonly used root chakra essential oils:

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is considered a sacred oil. Its properties are calming, sedative and antidepressant. Used during meditation it can help to awaken life force energy. Sandalwood is gentle on the nervous system, it calms and harmonizes the emotional body and helps with grounding of excessive root chakra issues.

Myrrh

Myrrh is also considered a sacred oil. This is an uplifting oil that promotes spiritual awareness. This oil helps to build a bridge between the crown and the root chakras. It has a gentle, calming effect on the nervous system, allowing for feelings of safety to arise.
Myrrh brings us closer to our true nature, our essence, grounding us in this truth, and allowing transcendence of the material aspect of the root chakra.

Frankincense

Frankincense, like Sandalwood and Myrrh is a sacred oil, or holly oil in Middle Eastern countries. It has a lovely deep, warm, and sweet aroma.
Frankincense has antidepressant and sedative qualities. It is a soothing oil, calming, and like Myrrh, it helps to connect the crown and the root chakras.

Ylang Ylang

This oil helps to cool down excessive root chakra issues, such as agitation and fear. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, eases nervous tension, and is known to be a relaxing and sedative essential oil.

Vetiver

Vetiver bridges the gap between the root chakra and the crown chakra. It is a natural sedative, with grounding and calming properties. Vetiver is a favourite root chakra essential oil for calming down overactive root chakra due to shock or trauma. It may also help promote restful sleep.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon aids the functioning of the adrenal glands, is a tranquilizer and has antidepressant qualities.

Ginger

Ginger is a circulatory stimulant and is useful when someone frequently experiences cold hands and feet. The fight or flight response constricts blood vessels and ginger can be helpful to move blood through the body.

Cypress

Cypress oil is known for its ability to harmonize the blood. This only moves blood and therefore helps to move the vital force, the vital energy, or Qi, through the body. Cypress is also used for strengthening of the blood capillaries.

Carrot Seed

Carrot seed is one of the lesser known or lesser used root chakra essential oils. When used for root chakra balancing, this oil is used as a blood cleanser and a general tonic for the nervous system.

Cedar Atlas

Cedar Atlas, or Cedarwood, has a wonderful calming, woody aroma. It is used to calm anger and ease nervous tension This oil is also used during the practice of meditation and yoga.
Cedarwood helps with grounding while allowing communication with the higher realms.