Man in the Moon Herbs

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 ....

    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 Libra Sept 22- Oct 21 Libra, the seventh house of the zodiac and ruled by Venus, is the sign of balance and harmony. Librans are gifted diplomats and have a great love for beauty and peace. Librans tend to absorb the energy of those around them so it is important they be able to find harmony and balance in negative situations Some essential oils that can be used to help achieve this are chamomile , rose , jasmine , rose geranium , neroli and lavender . People born under the sign of Libra love harmony. dislike conflict and will go along to get along in order to achieve that goal even if it is a false harmony. Essential oils  to bolster their sense of self  and increase courage include frankincense , pine and melissa/lemon balm . Frankincense is especially useful in stressful situations and can be used by rubbing a couple of drops on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet for an almost instant clam and sense of peace. My Aphrodite bl...

Before I get into the uses for these wonderful essential oils I would like to share the importance of doing a patch test before using a new botanical in any of your preparations. It's simple and only takes 15-20 minutes to find out if you or someone else is sensitive to an oil or botanical. Put a drop of the essential oil in question on a cotton ball and dab the inside of your arm right below the elbow. If any redness, itching or irritation occurs within the next 15-20 minutes avoid using that substance in any of your creations. MYRRH ~Myrrh has a warm, resinous scent that is soothing in states of stress, panic, fear, confusion and apathy. To use for this purpose, place a drop or two of the essential oil in a diffuser or bowl o f hot water to help disperse the scent throughout the room. A more portable solution is to take a whiff or two straight from the bottle. ~Myrrh is anti-inflammatory, anti fungal, antimicrobial and antiseptic making it a good addition to topical preparations...