This month’s full moon, The Chaste Moon, sits in the astrology sign of Virgo. When the Moon sits in this sign it accentuates Virgo’s innate seriousness and practicality which often leads to unnecessary stress and worry. This full moon may exacerbate these traits in those with a Virgo Sun, Moon or Rising or those with prominent Virgo/Mercury placements in their birth-chart. One way to combat those destructive tendencies this transit is with the help of aromatherapy.
This aromatherapy blend assists those with the tendency to dwell in their mind to instead connect with their heart. The herbs, crystals and essential oils chosen assist in calming the mind and opening the heart. The resulting scent is subtle, floral and herbaceous.
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 open the heart.
Cypress is a beautiful tree associated with the god, Pluto. Its woody scent helps refresh the mind and ground one’s energy.
Jasmine is a wildly fragrant flower associated with the Moon. Its exotic scent is said to soothe the emotions and bring clarity to the mind.
Lavender is an herb of Mercury, Virgo’s ruling planet. It’s floral and herbaceous scent is associated with healing, calmness and relaxation.
Herbs:
Lavender is considered a balancing herb for the sign of Virgo. It is often used medicinally to ease anxiety and inspire calm.
Lemon Balm is an herb of Venus and like lavender, is often used medicinally to aid in relaxation and to calm anxiety.
Rose is a flower of both the Moon and Venus. Its scent and energy is incredibly uplifting and is said to open the anahata chakra (heart center).
Crystals:
Amethyst calms the mind, eases anxiety and insomnia and assists one in becoming more selfless.
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,)
- 2 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
- 1 drop Cypress Essential Oil
- 3 drops Jasmine Absolute in Jojoba Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- Dried Lavender Buds
- Dried Lemon Balm
- Dried Rose Petals
- Amethyst 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 on pulse points to ease anxiety in times of stress and onto the Anja Chakra (3rd Eye) and/or Anahata Chakra (Heart) to soothe and open these energy centers.
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**
References:
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