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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 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...

Ants in my Pants!   No, not really, but they are everywhere this year! Between the mild Winter and the lovely damp Spring the ants in my area have flourished as they haven't in years. They aren't staying outside where they belong either. So, I got out my trusty Creepy Crawley repellent and started spritzing the door jambs and window casing. This slowed them down a bit, but they had me outnumbered. At last the light bulb over my head lit up and I remembered a simple and effective ant eliminator that I haven't had to use for years. Simply mix equal parts sugar and borax, place in a shallow container and put it in the middle of their trail. (I use coffee can lids.) The ants will carry the borax laced sugar back to their nest and eliminate them all before you know it.  Caution! Be sure to keep out of reach of pets and children!  

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...

Insect Repelling Essential Oils Now that the warm weather is upon us so are the bugs! There is no need to turn to harsh chemicals such as DEET to keep from getting bit. Mother Nature has provided us with a large selection of natural insect repellents that are safe and smell good. ~Mosquitoes- lemon eucalyptus , patchouli , juniper , rosemary , lavender ~Fleas - peppermint , rose geranium , lemon , pine ~Ticks - tea tree , rose geranium ~Ants - peppermint ~Spiders - lemon , peppermint Make a spray to address your particular buggy needs by mixing 40 drops of the desired oils with 3 ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake well before use and avoid getting in your eyes and mouth.   🌿 Essential oil safety If pregnant, consult with your midwife before using essential oils. Always consult a good reference manual on essential oils for safe practice guidelines. One of my favorites is The Complete Book Of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valer...