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 ....

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 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...

Essential Oils for Virgo Aug 22-Sept 21 Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac, ruled by Mercury and a mutable Earth sign.  Practical and down to Earth Virgos are quick to assess what is needed in any situation and put a plan into action. They have a quick, analytical mind mind. Oils to help support mental acuity are lemon , rosemary and peppermint . Virgos are famous for their neatness and organization to the point of obsessiveness. They will work doggedly at any task before them to see it to completion. These traits can lead to much stress. Essential oils to help calm and balance these traits are lavender , lemon balm/melissa , patchouli and cedarwood . High energy can slip into nervousness without balance. Some calming oils are frankincense , rose geranium and chamomile . Virgos have a need to help their fellow man, are extremely hard workers, practical and most organized. So, the next time you need help with a task enlist the help of your favorite Virgo. They w...

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 ...