Many of us have read the Law of Attraction books, created vision boards and embarked on journeys of healing our spirits, families and even ancestral lineages. Now that we collectively aim for “high-vibe”, it would be a natural step to explore reconnecting to self-nurturing & empowerment through aromatics. By using botanical perfumes, we can utilize…
Winter Solstice Aromatic Ritual
“So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Come people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away.” Susan Cooper The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is also officially the first day of winter. Winter is a…
Yarrow For Introspection
As we slowly approach winter, nature calls for introspection, and the calendar invites us to make an assessment of the past year. This is the time to think about our path: Is “who we are” in line with “who we want to be”? What did we achieve, and what remains to be done? This…
Medicinal Plants and Their Edible Flowers
There are many ways to benefit from flowering medicinal plants in aromatherapy: use the distilled or expressed essential oil, the hydrosol, make an infusion in hot water, in a carrier oil, or enjoy the smell of the plant and its olfactory properties. Different parts of the plants may also be useful: leaf, roots, seeds… and…
Florals for Beauty, Self Love, and Radiance
Through the open door A drowsy smell of flowers – gray heliotrope And white sweet clover, and shy mignonette Comes faintly in, and silent chorus leads To the pervading symphony of Peace. – Whittier To me, there is nothing quite like a flower. Their beauty opens the heart, delights the senses, and heals the soul….
Mindful Preparation for the Full Beaver Moon
Welcome the Holiday Season Unmasked, Grounded, and Interdependent with the Full Beaver Moon Saturday November 4th brings the full Beaver Moon in Taurus. This late autumn moon will brighten up the night sky— but not without some lunar experts duking out the specifics of this astrological event. This Beaver Moon takes the prize as the…