On July 21st this month’s full moon, the Wort Moon, makes its way through the astrology sign of Capricorn. When the moon transits through this earth sign it amplifies Capricorn’s material sensibilities. Depending on where Capricorn sits in your birth chart will help in understanding how to work with the energy of this transit.
If you are a Capricorn Sun, Moon or Rising or have prominent Capricorn/Saturn placements in your birth-chart then this full moon may amplify Capricorn’s innate seriousness, rigidity and pessimism. For others (like myself) it may call to your attention where you need to get more serious and practical under this full moon. You’ll be able to tell by seeing which house Capricorn sits in your birth chart. One way we can all find balance under the influence of these energies is through the help of Aromatherapy.
The aromatherapy blend below was created with herbs, essential oils and crystals to ground one’s energy while promoting a sense of calm and optimism. The resulting scent is sharp, refreshing and herbaceous. Roll on under this full moon’s influence to connect to Capricorn’s goal oriented focus or to soothe its innate seriousness.
Essential Oils:
Clary Sage is an herb associated with the Moon. Its sweet yet herbaceous scent is both cooling and soothing and is said to elevate one’s mood and ease stress.
Cypress is a beautiful tree associated with the god, Pluto. Its woody scent is said to refresh and focus the mind as well as ground one’s energy.
Lavender is an herb of Mercury. Its floral and herbaceous scent is associated with healing, calmness and relaxation.
Herbs:
Lavender is a soothing herb and is said to promote emotional stability.
Mullein is an herb of Saturn (Capricorn’s ruling planet). It is often used for protection and has grounding energies.
Vervain is associated with Venus and Mercury; its energy is said to ease emotional stress.
Crystals:
Black Tourmaline is a grounding stone that is said to protect from negative energy. It is said to absorb your own negativity as well as that of others.
Clear Quartz enhances the energy of other stones and is incredibly cleansing to all chakra points.
Moonstone helps one connect to their intuition and is emotionally soothing.
INGREDIENTS:
- 10ml Roller Bottle
- Carrier Oil of Choice (Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Grapeseed, etc,)
- 5 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
- 2 drop Cypress Essential Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- Dried Lavender Buds
- Dried Vervain
- Dried Mullein
- Black Tourmaline crystal chip
- Clear Quartz crystal chip
- Moonstone crystal chip
In your roller bottle add the crystal chips, dried herbs and then essential oils. Fill the bottle with your oil of choice and place roller top and cap. Swirl to combine all ingredients. Roll onto pulse points, sides of feet and/or the Anja Chakra (3rd Eye) to inspire focus, calm, optimism and grounding.
Use this oil regardless of Sun,Moon or Rising sign to soothe in times of stress.
**This is in no way intended to treat any emotional or mental disorders, please seek professional advice if needed**
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