Sagittarius and Aromatherapy

A quick massage blend for the Sagittarian’s muscle relief is Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary and Lavender…read all about it here: 

Sagittarius is the 9^thzodiac sign and the last fire element sign falling between Nov 22-Dec 21. The Sagittarius is symbolized by the Archer-Centaur, half man, half horse with a bow and arrow. This 2 part symbol in my perspective represents human in the driver’s seat with the stamina of a horse to successfully perform his/her ideas and plans.  The bow and arrow represents whether the Sagittarian has good aim or not.  With focus being not a very strong trait for a Sagittarius, aim could be an issue.

This freedom seeker and fire mutable sign, is ruled by Jupiter, a planet that represents the higher mind, expansiveness, generosity, wisdom, justice, and vision. Jupiter is also known to be the planet of luck and joy.  Sagittarians adapt to situations around them quite well.  They are masters at turning negative situations into positive with their wisdom and optimistic insight.   I know a few Sagittarians, all of which whom possess a spiritual, open mindedness that I enjoy. I dubbed them my personal philosophers who, at times, provide sound advice but also can get on their proverbial soap box and begin to preach.  

Social Sagittarians always notices the best in people.  They make great teachers, and counselors.  Naturally happy go lucky, fair-minded, and curious, a Sagittarian’s life is a journey; always traveling, exploring, and meeting new people to share stories and ideas with. The other side of the Sag is that they can be restless, hot headed, tactless, and critical.   Sagittarians are not hugely romantic as some other zodiacs. In fact, they are somewhat relationship phobic, but the Sag does enjoy the thrill of the chase with a stimulating and energizing mate.  Trust and truth are attributes a Sag embodies and looks for in others.  As a friend, when things get tough, you can count on them day or night to cheer you up with their hopefulness, funny stories and genuine spirit.  

Many astrology Aromatherapists associate the Sagittarian with Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) essential oil.  Sweet Marjoram’s aromatic personality brings about a peaceful warmth, solace and comfort which is very much like the soul of a Sag. I mention aromatic “personality” because every essential oil has its own personality, like people.  This essential oil’s scent saturates us in a calming confidence that is sincere yet direct while keeping nervous tension and anger at bay.  Origanum marjorana essential oil and this zodiac are both often linked with the Third Eye chakra of vision, wisdom, spirituality and intuition. 

Sweet Marjoram essential oil is also known for its topical analgesic properties, helpful for the physically active Sagittarius who may complain about their muscle strains and sprains. A quick massage blend for the Sagittarian’s muscle relief is Marjoram, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary and Lavender; just three drops of each in a half ounce of unscented massage oil may help ease the discomfort.  In the bedroom, Marjoram makes a wonderful oil to diffuse to assist those who have trouble sleeping. Sweet Marjoram in perfumery is a middle note with a medium odor intensity with a camphoraceous , woody and warm aroma. The essential oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves and flower tops of the perennial herb.  Some books classify Sweet Marjoram as contraindicated during pregnancy so it is best to avoid if pregnant.

The citrus essential oil of Bergamot (Citrus aurantium bergamia) brings laughter to the sometimes hot headed Sagittarian, while emphasizing the Sagittarians drive and strength. Energetically, Bergamot stimulates Qi (chi), getting it flow. Bergamot’s personality is fresh, young, considerate and caring. This citrus aroma has the reputation for calming frazzled nerves while returning with good cheer, confidence and balance to any soul.  In aromatherapy, Bergamot is often used with depression, anxiety and irritability because of its gentle, supporting yet uplifting quality. This supportive citrus scent may emotionally open the heart to receive and accept love which might have been blocked off.   Bergamot is found to be phototoxic on the skin, meaning it can cause hyper-pigmentation, so it is best to avoid sun exposure after using topically.  Diffuse essential oils of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli for a happy atmosphere when things are stressful.

Since Sagittarians are spiritual and in their own right, philosophers, Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) is a good choice for them. Although Spikenard has a pungent, musky, heavy aroma, its depth is truly warm and profound. Inhale this divine aroma and experience Spikenard’s ability to bring on inner balance of emotional, spiritual and physical energies. Similar to its calming herb cousin Valerian, Spikenard is also acknowledged for its peaceful, grounding and harmonizing ways.   The aroma is heavy, sweet and woody encouraging forgiveness and easing fearfulness. The oil comes from steam distilling dried crushed roots and rhizomes of the plant.   Many may not know that Spikenard during ancient times was quiet expensive and was considered precious and mystical. Spikenard is also mentioned in the Bible several times.

So you see the use of these oils is nothing new nor is it a fad. Natural essential oils from plants and herbs have been around and used for thousands of years long before synthetics came along.

Fun Fact: Mark Twain was a Sagittarius.

Thanks for reading! May happiness always find you,

Cris

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Ravensara essential oil for colds and flu

My essential oil pick of the day...Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica), from the leaves and twigs of the Ravensara tree . This is one of my favorite essential oils.

High in 1,8-cineole just like eucalyptus and cajeput, makes for a great essential oil for colds and flu.  It is known for its antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial and expectorant actions. I love Ravensara for opening up my lungs when I feel like I cannot get a deep breath.  I mix ravensara rosemary, lemon, cypress and pine essential oils in my cotton pad inhaler. 

Ravensara is good to use with those who are grieving as it opens up the lungs where we have the tendency to hold our grief. In turn it helps us with courage to move forward.  Its also a great oil to diffuse in the home when sniffles are invading our loved ones.  I have even added to a foot bath mixed with epsom salts when a cold is coming on. 

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) Essential Oil

The word Ylang Ylang comes from the Philippine word “alangilang” which refers to the ‘flowers that flutter in the breeze’.  This tall tropical tree is native to tropical Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines grows about 60 feet high, grows wonderfully fragrant flowers that are pink, yellow and mauve in color and  hang merrily from the branches. 

The essential oil is produced by steam or water distilled from the flower petals of the Cananga tree and has a very deep passionate middle note aroma.  This floral scent envelopes you in peace and tranquility, encouraging warmth, sensuality, enthusiasm and self confidence,  balancing out the right and left side of the brain, soothes nerves, balances sebum production and enhances intimate desires. In fact, in Indonesia, the flowers are spread on the bed of newly married couples on the wedding night-hmmmm.  Spiritually the engulfing aroma may soften a hardened  heart and releases anger in turn creating serenity.

Historically in the Victorian age, the oil was used to encourage hair growth by applying it to the scalp. Like many essential oils there are different grades of Ylang Ylang.  The first distillation is called Ylang-ylang extra, which is the top grade that is often used in high class perfumery, whereas the lower grades (Ylang Ylang III) are used in soap, candles and detergents. 

Cananga odorata  is also  known for its antibacterial, sedative, nervine, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antidepressant, circulatory stimulant properties.   Essential oils that blend well with Ylang Ylang are patchouli, sandalwood, rosewood, vetiver,  clove, chamomile, ginger, jasmine and citrus oils such as lemon, mandarin and bergamot.

 

For a pleasant spritzer try this recipe: 

1oz purified water or alcohol

6 drops Bergamot
3 drops Ylang Ylang
2 drops Sandalwood

Namaste, Cris A. C.

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Serenity Blend Perfume Roll On for peace and patience

 

Ever have one of those moments when patience is not on your side and chaos is all around you?  Serenity Botanical Blend roll on was formulated with a purpose to encourage patience, peace, calm, serenity, balance, joy and steadiness.

This complex blend includes plant essential oils of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, ylang ylang, geranium, mandarin, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, lavender.

Lemon represents clarity, awareness and centeredness

Bergamot opens the heart for joy and harmony

Grapefruit encourages cooperation and positivity

Ylang Ylang brings calm, warmth and softens the heart

Geranium encourages solace, adjustment and tranquility

Mandarin’s gentleness is soothing and encourages tranquility and integrity

Sandalwood has strength, serenity, wisdom and unity

Cedar encourages stability, balance and compassion

Frankincense induces feelings of acceptance, enlightenment, and determination

Lavender embodies nurturing, comfort, security, gentleness and emotional balance

Impatiens Flower Essence is indicated for patience, acceptance and help one flow with life and others. Best used for tension, impatience, intolerance and irritation.

Roll on wrists and inhale the aromatic bliss.

Ingredients:coconut fractionated oil, plant essential oils, sesame/safflower oil, vitamin E as natural preservative and a clear quartz crystal.  Free of chemicals, parabens, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances and cruelty. 10ml roll on bottle

Due to its natural components, reapplication may be necessary and no returns, refunds or exchanges. Do not ingest, avoid if pregnant, avoid sunlight, keep out of reach of children. Store upright in cool, dry dark place. If skin irritation appears discontinue use. No returns, refunds or exchanges.

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Thanks for reading and ordering!

Namaste,
Cris , Holistic Aromatherapist and Intuitive Medium 

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Scorpio Sun Sign and Essential Oils

Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 22), The Scorpio

Inhaling plant essential oils is a pleasant way to alter one’s mood. There is a connection between our sense of smell and our mood, response and emotion.  We all have our flaws, and personality hiccups, making for an interesting world.  Every zodiac sun sign has its personality traits, the good, the bad and the ugly. Taking time to understand your own Sun sign or a Sun sign of another person may help you connect  with that person better.

Now is the time for the Scorpio Sun sign so let’s begin… They slitter away, ruthless, secretive and quick tempered….oh look a Scorpio! Fret no more, those born during the Scorpio Sun are also known for their sensual, magnetic, passionately caring, goal oriented and dynamic side.  If you know someone who is a  Scorpio Sun sign, as I do, then you are never quite sure what side of them you are going to be faced with, similar to a Gemini Twin in that regard. Scorpios are also deeply emotional, thereby, often associated with the 2^nd  chakra, the sacral chakra.  Some personality traits of the Scorpio come from its ruling planets: Pluto representing transformation, fearlessness, and personal power; and Planet Mars, the fire planet of raw battling energy. This creates a deep, sometimes, destructive sign.   Scorpios need to be careful not to explode, so it’s best for them to have an outlet for dealing with resentment, anger or deep insecurity.

Scorpio is a Fixed Water sign. With this element combination the Scorpio needs security and makes the most of planning, building and achieving while maintaining their emotions in a fluid and variable way.  Scorpio also remind me of another Water sign member, Cancer, the Crab, because both are temperamental and hide their soft, vulnerable side underneath the hard shell.  Scorpios have the drive, and endurance to achieve while keeping up with a flowing ease of motion. Let’s not forget that Scorpios are also resourceful survivors who investigate everything.  Makes for a perfect private investigator!

Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), usually associated with the heart chakra is known for its passionate, sensual warmth, softening those with a hard coated heart. Ylang ylang aroma also encourages self confidence, relieving jealousy.   The deep stimulating intense sensual scent may entice a Scorpio to dance the Rumba...something I believe they would enjoy!

The clean refreshing whiff of Orange (Citrus sinensis) encourages an aura of joy and bliss, in turn, softening the potential sting of the Scorpio.   Often this aroma has an emotionally balancing influence on a moody and obsessive Scorpio.  Its zesty fragrance is courageous, light hearted and energizing.  I have yet to come across a person who did not like Orange. Children especially love the smell and it instills a sunny disposition. 

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) has strength, warmth and spirit, encouraging flexibility, stamina and comfort with just the right amount of “spice” for our Scorpio friend!   It allows emotional openness to express love and helps counteract anger and irritability.  If black pepper essential oil can speak it would say " I want happiness". 

A fun fact: Pablo Picasso was a Scorpio.

A fruity-mint, uplifting, yet centering aroma can be found with Zen Age Scorpio Botanical roll on. To purchase or for more information please visit www.TheZenAge.com.  Also available are personalized botanical blends made special just for you.              

Thank you for reading!

Namaste,
Cris Avery Cole ~  Holistic Aromatherapist, Astrology Enthusiast and Intuitive Medium
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Cycle Relief Roll On - for PMS

Cycle Relief roll on made with plant essential oils.

PMS is a drag but it doesn't have to be ! It works for me, it may work for you! This complex customized blend of essential oils was formulated to help give relief to that monthly cycle drama.

Made with lavender, peppermint, mandarin, chamomile, cypress, juniper, clary sage, geranium and frankincense essential oils.  Of course, topical use only.


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Peppermint Essential Oil

Hmmmm, the smell of pure peppermint essential oil makes me smile, reminding me of candy canes and those little red and white hard candies you find in restaurants.

 

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) essential oil has a minty, sharp, cool, stimulating and refreshing scent that pleases the senses. A perennial herb in the Labiatea plant family found its way to the USA in the early 19^th century from southern Europe.  Since ancient times the plant has been cultivated in Japan and China and in fact there is evidence of its use in an Egyptian tomb dating back to 1000 BC. Wow, can you believe that!  

 

Its dark green serrated leaf is steam distilled for its oil, which is not really an "oil" and does not have an "oily'' feel.  The essential oil from a plant is its "essence"; its heart and soul; its life source; sort of like what our blood or lymphatic system is to us.  

Peppermint plant is great to have in an herb garden because of its insecticide properties and, of course, it’s beauty.

 

Some known properties of peppermint oil are analgesic ( relieves or reduces pain), antiseptic (destroys or controls pathogenic bacteria), antispasmodic (prevents and eases spasms and cramps), astringent (tightens tissues), carminative (settles digestive system), cephalic (clears and stimulates the mind), decongestant (relieves or reduces congestion), expectorant (expels respiratory system mucus), febrifuge (reduces high body temperature), hepatic (stimulates liver), nervine (strengthens or tonifies nervous system) , stimulant, vasoconstrictor (causes contraction of blood vessel walls).

Peppermint aroma encourages clarity, awareness, revitalization, self acceptance, and concentration.  Blends well with the following essential oils: rosemary, eucalyptus, spearmint, black pepper, lavender, pine, lemon and grapefruit.

 

Various useful tips: Peppermint is a great essential oil to diffuse in the car or at the office.  By simply inhaling it can alleviate a headache, motion sickness, nausea, congestion as well as improve concentration and mental clarity.  You can mix it with an unscented massage oil and rub into the neck, back and temples for headaches. It’s cooling effects can cut hot flashes and even keep ants away when sprayed where ants and beetles wonder. I use a spray of peppermint and witch hazel for those hot summer days. It helps cool me off and repels bugs! I even spray my feet so the ants don’t bite. I also found putting 2 drops of peppermint mixed in a few drops unscented massage oil then rubbed all over my abdomen and inside my belly button helps alleviate a stomach ache.

 

For those wanting to use this in a roll on for perfume, peppermint is a top note with a high/strong odor intensity aroma. It can be overpowering so my suggestion when blending start with just 1 drop and see how your blend's aroma develops. You can always add a drop but you can't take it away!

Thanks for reading!

 

Namaste,

Avery

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