Man in the Moon Herbs

   Properties of Moonstone   The Stone of Travelers   ~ Increases psychic perception,vision and dream work ~ Decreases insomnia and nightmares ~ Soothes worry and anxiety ~ Nurtures inner growth and strength CHAKRAS - Solar Plexus and Brow ZODIAC SIGNS - Cancer, Libra, Scorpio Physically moonstone is said to aid in hormonal balance to help with PMS, childbirth, conception and breast feeding. In addition it has a reputation for eliminating toxins from the body and reducing fluid retention. I formulated an essential oil blend with the same properties. It can be found here 

Essential Oils for Capricorns December 22- January 20 Planetary Ruler - Saturn Element- Earth People born under the sign of Capricorn have a practical approach to problems and are stable in the face of crisis. They tend to be deliberate and methodical. These traits make them natural leaders, but can also lead to over work and burnout. Sandalwood and chamomile essential oils help with relaxation while patchouli and bergamot ease burnout.  While Capricorns are sensitive to the needs of others and have loyal friends they tend to be loners who are prone to pessimism. Melissa and peppermint oils help lift the spirit and get rid of melancholy and support a feeling of joy.   Blood orange and lemon are excellent choices for our Capricorn friends to both promote feelings of cheerfulness and well being while clearing the mind and enhancing natural focus. Pine supports patience, strength and their logical, practical nature. You can find these oils and more here ....

Essential Oils for Sagittarius Nov 22-Dec 21 Planet- Jupiter  Element- Fire Those born under the sign of Sagittarius love their freedom! They are independent, optimistic, idealistic, fun loving and like to travel. It is the friendliest sign of the Zodiac and is associated with good communication. Essential oils to encourage the fun loving free spirit are tea tree, eucalyptus, geranium and rosemary. On the darker side, those born under this sign can be impatient, impulsive and prone to speaking without thinking. Sagittarians are prone to stress, tension and addictions.To lessen stress and tension chamomile, lavender and frankincense are most useful.Dealing with an addictive nature is supported by juniper, basil and bergamot.  You can find these essential oils here and more at maninthemoonherbs.com

The throat chakra, also known as Visshuddha, is the center of communication. It is the fifth chakra and the associated color is blue and is located at the base of your throat. When your throat chakra is in balance you are able to speak your truth and stand up for your beliefs. You are able to express yourself creatively and accept originality. It is easy to be a good listener and understand what others are actually saying. You are patient and honest. When your throat chakra is out of balance you may find yourself talking or gossiping too much or even being shy or afraid to speak up. It is difficult to express yourself verbally and artistically. You may find yourself overeating, smoking or drinking too much alcohol. Essential oils can be used to help balance the throat chakra. A drop can be applied directly to the base of your throat or you can diffuse the oils. Another suggestion is to "dress" a candle by rubbing a drop or two of oil on a candle. A blue one is ...

The crown chakra is located at the very top of your head- actually just a little above it. It is associated with spirituality, intuition and the the mind. Its colors are white and violet.  When balanced one feels connected to others and a higher power. There is an awareness of higher consciousness, wisdom and what is sacred. It feels like life has purpose and bliss. When it is out of balance one feels disconnected from spirit and body, cynical or close minded. A feeling of being all alone is common. Physical manifestations include feeling tired for no reason, chronic headaches and muscular skeletal issues Essential oils can be used to help restore balance to your crown chakra. A drop can be applied directly to the chakra or you can diffuse the oils. Creating a peaceful, quiet environment and meditation will assist in achieving balance. The oils I like best for the crown chakra are frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood and juniper . Lavender is another good choice and is act...

    The 5 Most Useful Essential Oils for Scorpio October 22 - November 21  Planetary Ruler- Pluto Element- Water   People born under the sign of Scorpio tend to be intense, powerful and determined. Theirs is the sign of transmutation and rebirth. They are quite intuitive and make excellent healers. Due to their passionate, intense nature Scorpios tend to run fast and their energy can become depleted. An excellent oil to counteract this is patchouli. Patchouli helps heal emotional and physical stress while supplying extra energy. It is also useful in nurturing Scorpio's well developed sensual side. Jasmine and neroli help ground sexual overdrive and assist in opening up the softer more vulnerable side. Scorpios can be either your best friend or your worst enemy and they tend to be slow to forgive and can hold grudges. Lavender , and rose geranium can help soften their heart and assist them in forgiving and moving on. Make a blend ju...

Essential Oils for Leos July 22-Aug 21   Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, is ruled by the Sun. Their element is fire making them passionate and dedicated people. They are a fixed sign and not easy to change. Those born under the lion are powerful, natural leaders who tend to be self assured, creative, faithful and entertaining. These dominant traits can sometimes lead to bossiness and arrogance so the trick is nurturing and balancing all that energy. Oils to promote Leos' warm hearted and romantic nature are those with a higher vibration such as rose , neroli , jasmine , frankincense , myrrh and melissa/lemon balm . To nature an innate generosity of spirit use lavender , rose geranium , cinnamon and/or chamomile . Terra cotta diffuser pendants are an easy affordable way to enjoy the oils that nurture and balance your Sun sign. You simply apply one or two drops to the clay, let it absorb into the pores of the terra cotta and take your aromatherapy with yo...

Essential Oils for Cancer Zodiac Sign June 22- July 21       Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac is a water sign ruled by the moon. Cancerians are greatly influenced by the ocean tides as well as their own internal rhythms. They are homebodies that are in touch with their emotions and not afraid to express them. They have excellent memories are often the storytellers due to their love of tradition and tend to be nostalgic and sentimental. Some oils to nurture this aspect of the personality are rosemary , lemon , melissa and peppermint .  One of their greatest strengths is tenacity which can also be one of their greatest weaknesses. While it is great for keeping family traditions alive it also can make it hard for them to let go of things from their past. Some oils to help facilitate letting go are frankincense , rose and patchouli .   Cancerians can also be moody, defensive and unpredictable. Juniper , rose and bergamot can help ...

Essential Oils for Gemini May 21- June 20 Geminis are an air sign ruled by Mercury. They tend to be lively, quick witted, questioning, and talkative which makes them great communicators and party guests. They are excellent problem solvers and very adept at adapting to any situation. Being the sign of the twins, Geminis are able to see both sides of an argument and can change their minds in an instant. On the negative side the twins can be quick to lose their temper often with a sharp tongue and are prone to inconsistent moods. They are not necessarily reliable. If not kept entertained our Gemini friends tend to become bored and restless. Because they are governed by their mind rather than their emotions, they can be self-serving and self-centered at times. As with all of the Zodiac signs achieving balance is the goal - Accentuating positive traits and refocusing the negative.   Essential oils that support a quick mind and help to focus thoughts are grapefruit , bergamot ,...

Essential Oils for Taurus April 20-May 20  The second sign of the zodiac, Taurus is ruled by sensuous, beauty loving Venus and is a fixed Earth sign.  Among their positive traits are they are grounded, patient, creative, practical, kind hearted and serene. Some of the more challenging traits are a well known tendency to be stubborn, predictable, and self indulgent. Taurians tend to find change difficult. Essential oils can be used to enhance the positive, smooth out the negative and find a happy balance.    E ssential oils that support Taurians' sensual natures are the aphrodisiacs – jasmine , neroli , patchouli , rose , clary sage and ylang ylang Oils that can help the bull easy back from their intractable, headstrong ways are  lemon , peppermint , pine , chamomile , neroli , lavender If you are just getting started with essential oils and want an affordable way to try them out you can find tiny 5/8 dram bottle kits here and larger 5 mL drop...