-Sacred Breath Manual

A Journey ofRemembering Copyright 2002, 2003 Wanda S. Ruffner Acknowledgements 1 My profound Thanks and Appreciation is given to those people that have helped bring Sacred Breath through its long birthing process. I would also like to acknowledge my appreciation to all of my Reiki and Non-Reiki teachers, and the many spiritual teachers over the years. Without the touch of Spirit and all that have made this journey with me, I would not have found my Sacred Breath. Introduction Good Day and Many Shared Blessings! 2 My name is Wanda Ruffner, a native of the beautiful state of Virginia, USA. I offer this manual in hopes that for some, it will be a place of comfort, sharing of hearts and possibly a reawakening to something that is deep within us all. A place of balance of breath - body, mind, and spirit. The ability to heal ourselves is a natural and simple thing; sadly we have allowed that ability to be lost. Now more than ever in this time of changes, we need the ability to heal. Sacred Breath is about many thoughts and customs, for me it is shamanic in thought process for me, as I walk a shamanic path, to others it may be totally different. There are no hard fast rules just some basics and each person that works with Sacred Breath brings with them their own spiritual thoughts/beliefs making it a system a personal journey of awakening a place within oneself. Although this is a self-healing system, it is also for healing others and our Mother Earth. The Sacred Breath journey began for me about thirty years ago, although the awakening to this system itself only began to manifest a few years ago. As a young woman I had began to question my faith due to a very deep and devastating loss. For a time, I don’t think that I believed in anything. I felt numb and unable to even give or receive love. So my need to understand whom I believed in or if I believed that God even existed was put to the test. I won’t tell you that it was an easy road, I went down many paths and turns seeking for answers to my “whys” but I found my way home. Over the years, I have spoken to many people that do healing work and found that many had also been hurt deeply or suffered loss in one way or another. After experiencing the effects of hands on healing for the first time, I knew this was what I wanted to do. Let me make an attempt at explaining exactly what the Sacred Breath is and what is not, although my first thoughts were that this was another system of Reiki but have now realized that it is not. Sacred Breath initiation takes us back to the beginning of time.. Before there were any of us walking upon the mother. I want to take you on walkabout with me, Together finding a part of ourselves that has been long forgotten or hidden from our memories, a place where we can reconnect to our sacred songs and dance into existence once again our ability to heal not only others and ourselves but to send healing to the 3 I have studied many systems of hands on healing. perhaps it will take closer to answers to some of our heart questions. six to be exact. just one family living upon the Mother’s back. both Reiki and nonReiki systems. There is nothing more vital to existence than being as one breath with the Creator. The knowing has to become of the sacred space within us. Sacred Breath is not about teaching you proper breathing techniques. Sacred Breath will never be a completed system. Their 4 . There is nothing more vital to life than breath. fly and are above her (Winged Ones. sharing of hearts. The answer to that is that this is certainly not new. I will have to admit that sometimes we humans feel like more is better and that less is lacking. and those that walk/crawl upon her. The space. I thought at the time that these symbols would be used by all Master/Healers but have now been given the information that it was actually only to initiate the first Masters. She breathes and heals us. Sacred Breath is not about being religious. This assured me that it was as how it was told to me… Sacred Breath will effect and bring to the place of the heart. Grandmother Moon) all are a part of the total scheme of things. for without it. Oddly enough. Father Sky. seeing and hearing the heart beat of the earth mother. all bound in a manual to never been changed.. No prejudice. They were given to me in visions of the dream lodge.. its not about a particular belief system but rather bringing us all together as one family. beneath her (grandmother earth). This system although breathing properly is of greatest importance.. no ethnic background. no color. These symbols were to unite us in a common goal of birthing Sacred Breath and it spread across a world of people that their journey of remembering the “first breath” would manifest. We Are One.. it’s always been there. what I am about to share with you goes beyond the physical. It will continue to grow within the hearts and spirit of each that comes to a place of remembrance of the Sacred Breath. Different illumination to each person that has or will be attuned/initiated into this system. We cease to exist. Its about love. herself…knowing the she lives. In the beginning of my journey with Sacred Breath … I was told that I was to bring to this journey a number of symbols.very core of the planet that we walk on.. each one that I gave the symbols too came up with different meanings. respect. Its about the breath of God/Goddess.. so why offer something new. its about touching. It will evolve with time as we evolve. to ground and center. Mochi Balls can be used to align the energy centers. Once attuned. even if there are years that you do not work with these energies…. I was also told that I am to give attunements to each Master. They are recommended to the user of both the ancient ways and the future ways. one to be placed in each hand during initiation and also during healing attunements. with each day more light unto their path will manifest. As we all know. purchasing crystals can be an expensive task. they may or may not contribute or feel any of the birthing pains. I have included in this manual a selection of stones and their purposes for your information. to relieve energy blockages. Although newly discovered in the United States. Mochi Balls have been used for centuries by the shamanic tribes of the continents. For some.. The student would be given the lineage for the Ethereal attunements that I had received as a separate system/attunements. Grinding with two 5 . Here is a little more detail about the Moqui or Shaman Balls. MOQUI (MO-KEY) MARBLES/MOCHI BALLS These ironstone concretions are found at the base of the Navajo Sandstone formation and come in sizes from small marbles to baseball sizes. It may fall by the wayside or stagnate as still waters.input and experience with the Sacred Breath will bring also new growth and understanding to all of us. Once attuned know that it will never be lost for us. the Mochi have been found on several continents in the ancient archaeological excavations. the ability to use Ethereal Moqui Stones. I had also decided to offer those being initiated to be attuned to other Ethereal Crystal work. It will always be a part of our journey regardless if it is known on a conscious level or not. the student could work with ethereal crystals along with Sacred Breath or in a separate manner. but for some it will deepen and grow within. and to provide protection. The Moqui Stones are used during your initiation. it is also nice to not have to carry a selection of stones with you or not have one that you wanted to work with. to stimulate the CHI. it will never go any further than the initial attunement. this is not mandatory or part of the basic initiation but rather to those that feel called to work with crystals. Significance of the Golden Eagle The GOLDEN EAGLE is the most highly respected and sacred of birds. they were also used in rituals to contact extra-terrestrials. Mochi Balls need no special care. for visioning and for journeys by the shamanic members of the ancient tribes.. and performing healing for the earth. It enables us to see more clearly 6 . Soaring high. This decision of course is left up to each individual. There is also a part of the ceremony where I give abreath over a golden eagle feather. which are usually inaudible. which represents the “earth eagle”. There are several artists that hand paint imitation eagle feathers and would be good to use or one could also use a wild turkey feather. to possess a golden eagle feather is illegal. he delivers prayers to the Great Spirit. they are lovely to hold and act to protect when placed in ones environments. knowing both future and past. Mochi Balls are said to have been used for visioning. The Eagle's keen eyes see in all directions. they were sacred among Shaman stones were placed on many cultures altars including early pagan christians around 1-12AD. returning with gifts and visions.Mochi Balls promotes receptivity to frequencies. allowing one to recognize the self.. Sacred among the Shamanic members of ancient tribes. while understanding the sanctity of. and the actualization of singularity. and my drum which I play during initiation. so it will not be an actual feather but rather a visioned on manifestion from the third eye. Upon initiation. you will be attuned to the essence of the Golden Eagle… so if you choose to do so. and for journeying. The journey with the Mochi balls allow one to live to the fullest. Manifested by nature. an actual feather is not needed. and the independence and liberty of ones nature. Along with the stones.. he is the Keeper of the East from whence comes dawn and illumination of darkness. The breath movement over the ethereal feather brings the one receiving the attunement the ability to fly with the golden one. enjoyed by mankind. the energy being like a good friend. To many. the Mochi Balls brings the synthesis of the male/female duality. As we all know here the US. For me. May you find peace in your heart place. this journey is a place of the beginning of life.... As information is birthed and becomes available. The sacred union of the two and the very first breath of life…. Together finding a very sacred part of ourselves that has been long forgotten or hidden from our memories. this small manual that is offered will undoubtly grow..Let our journey begin… walk with me into a place of dreams and visions I want to take you on walkabout with me. it’s the place of the Wind. a place where we can re-connect to our sacred songs 7 . Before there was a twolegged…. As I stated earlier. May each of your journeys bring you to a place of Oneness with the Creator of all things. It is up to all Master/Healers to keep up with the changes and hopefully given to those that they have attuned. Giving them on an ethereal level is likely the most practical. That is the place of the Sacred Breath… What will this journey bring to you? Perhaps something that you have been seeking for a long time… Come….what path we must walk to be in balance with not only our physical bodies but our spiritual path as well. Before there were four-leggeds… before the belly crawlers emerged. The Grandmother. It is hoped that as more Master/Healers are attuned they too will share information that has become available to them as well. It simply is a link or bridge to connect you with that sacred part of self.. is part of the initiation to be attuned ethereally to the shaman stones and the golden eagle feather and you will also have the ability to pass that in your attunements to others. What this system is for me may or may not be the same for each of you. The Grandfather. I am further told that each time someone is initiated they are to be given either ethereal stones or when possible given from the physical world. aside from financial the fact they are slowly becoming more difficult to obtain. Let me say to you that the Sacred Breath is not something that is the same for each of us but a personal journey of understanding. there was only a void and out of this void emerged the breath that was given to bring fourth all life. The Belly-Crawlers .. the Stone Lodge People that can teach us of the history of the sacred earth beneath our feet. The Two-legged who walk the Turtle’s Back The Four-legged ones that share this place and teach us to walk gently taking only what we need. Holder and Giver of the Breath of all that lives.. The Sun that warms our flesh… The Moon that lights our way and controls the tides… 8 .and dance into existence our ability to heal ourselves/others and to send healing to the very core of the planet that we walk on. The Breath Oh Great Spirit.. who know every blade of grass and grain of sand The Winged Ones. The water that nourishes and cleanses the body. This is the place of the hearth. who give us the ability to see above the clouds The Standing Talls . the fire that burns within. calling forth the Winds of the East. perhaps you can open a window a small amount to allow the wind to enter. I always do a smudging ceremony prior to beginning. Aho. one just learning how to crawl. Breath work As with all breath work healing energies. joy and may my eyes only know the beauty that resides in all things made by you.. teach me the way to walk a path of balance. I use Cedar or Sage to cleanse myself and the area that I am working in. When possible. Light a yellow candle and Stand for a few moments quietly.... all these things you have given to us.always forgiving and always loving. when not possible. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowly out through the mouth… pay attention to the breath take in a breath allowing only 9 .. Great Spirit.. You have always been and will always be… The four Winds sing to us and touch us with the Breath. it is said to be the direction that one can most closely connect with the Creator. I stand before you as a child. and yet we still stumble and fall and yet you continue to be as a gentle parent..Great Spirit. that we may know our past and learn from the old ones. Sit and get yourself comfortable as possible… Allow yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose.. feel the wind gently touching your cheek. the direction of illumination. its great when you can do this work outdoors. Breath of the East Wind and the Elemental Breath of Air Begin by standing facing the direction of the east.. breath. the color of the East Wind. Breath of the West Wind and the Elemental Breath of Water Begin by standing facing the direction of the West. watch the rise and fall of the chest. palms down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowly out through the mouth… pay attention to the breath take in a breath allowing only the stomach to expand. AIR: Rules:The mind.. watch it rise and fall. Our words are given in smoke in the air or our voices in the air that it may be carried to Great Spirit. Name of the East Wind: Eurus.pansy.. watch it rise and fall. Plants:Frankencense.. Place both hands. the hawk and the Golden Eagle are the animals of air / wind of the east. focusing your attention only on the stomach. knowledge.the stomach to expand. Tree: Aspen Hummingbird. Do this for three or four breaths and relax. focus on just taking the breath into the chest area. feel the wind gently touching your cheek. Place both hands. calling to the Winds of the West. 10 . watch the rise and fall of the chest. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose. Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep breath into the lungs. Return to sitting position. Allow yourself to be filled with the color yellow. focus on just taking the breath into the chest area. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing. the owl.. violet & yarrow. Angel: Michael. it is of course your option. the direction of emotions and the setting Sun. the East is a place of empowerment to assist you in walking a good path….. I light a black or blue candle... but this is something that you may or may not wish to do.. Sense: Smell.myrrh. vervain... Do this for three or four breaths and relax. palms down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. letting go of any negativity or pain.primrose..all mental.intuitive and psychicwork. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath. Do this three or four times . The East is the place of new beginnings and ideas.. focusing your attention only on the stomach. Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep breath into the lungs. And the elemental breath of Air. Do this three or four times . Stand for a few moments quietly. The place of the rising sun and a new day. generation.. the beaver works well with family to prepare... The beaver. Water Rules: Emotions.. Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep breath into the lungs. watch it rise and fall. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath. tides. palms down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. pools. black is the color of changes taking place from this life.. ocean. lakes. rushes. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowly out through the mouth… pay attention to the breath take in a breath allowing only the stomach to expand. Stand for a few moments quietly. letting go of any negativity or pain. Tree: Willow Breath of the South Wind and the Elemental Breath of Fire Begin by standing facing the direction of the South. sorrow. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing. springs and wells. It is also a place of preparation for winter comes soon.. calling forth the Winds of the South. seaweed. mosses.love. fertility Angel: Raphael Name of the West Wing: Zephyrus Sense: Taste Plants: Ferns. It teaches us about completing tasks. Lotus. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose.The West is the place of looking inward. focusing your attention only on the stomach. feel the wind gently touching your cheek. water lilies and all water plants. rivers. Do this three or four times .. the direction of passion and growth. This is a place to remind us of shadows and trust. Place both hands. the squirrel gathers things needed to survive for the winter (winter years) and the snake by shedding away its old skin (ideas or things no longer needed or positive in your walk of balance and light) and the need for growth and change. focus on just taking the breath into the chest 11 . the womb. streams. courage. Return to sitting position. squirrel and snake are three animals that we can learn from.feelings. daring. I light a Red candle. Do this for three or four breaths and relax. letting go of any negativity or pain.nettle... Light a white and or purple candle. Breath of the North Wind and the Elemental Breath of Earth Begin by standing facing the direction of the North. palms down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. a place of purity and wisdom and a place 12 ... Do this for three or four breaths and relax. candle flames. Fire: Rules:Energy. Do this three or four times ... sun.onion. Angel: Ariel.heat. It allows you to be able to believe in the unseen. spirit.area. focusing your attention only on the stomach. the direction of winter and wisdom. focus on just taking the breath into the chest area.. Return to sitting position. watch the rise and fall of the chest. This is a place of maturing and growing into an adult to be that who was are. Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep breath into the lungs. Plants:Garlic. Tree: Almond. Remembering the ability to believe as when you were a child and yet bring it fourth. Stand for a few moments quietly. It is the time to accept the change and learn to understand. a place to reclaim that innocence/ability.. the fruit of your labors so to speak. or the time that mother earth sleeps and is dormant. watch the rise and fall of the chest. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowly out through the mouth… pay attention to the breath take in a breath allowing only the stomach to expand.blood.. allow the lungs to fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing... will.Calling to the Direction of the North.red peppers. purification.flame. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose. red poppies. sap. The North is a direction of our “winter years”. Sense: Sight. The South is a place of innocence.hibiscus. in flower. mustard. Allow yourself to take in a deep breath.life. feel the wind gently touching your cheek.hearth fires. healing and destroying.bonfires. Name of the South Wind: Notus. watch it rise and fall. Place both hands.. South is the direction of manifestation of work or preparation. Tree: Oak. metal. Notice that I said through. * If you are not into or are short of time. I still take outside a small gift of thanks to the animals. Name of the North Wind: Boreas. Mother Earth and Father Sky. as this journey takes us to the core of the rainbow.. I extinguish the candle. fields.. wheat. smudging are certainly an option that is a personal thing. white buffalo and moose not wasting energy with knowing what winter brings. silence. 13 .nature. Its not necessary for you to do so. When closing. its always great when you can work outside in nature. on ly given here and an example of my personal preference. We learn from this direction to contemplate what lessons we have learned. “ Breath of the Rainbow” Find yourself a comfortable chair. Sense: Touch. much like a bear.jewels.grains:barley. Knowing that is not always possible. candles. rocks.corn. creativity.growth.oats. Again. not just passing over it.of great healing. sitting by a window where the sun or moon can shine on you will work well also. crystal. Angel: Gabriel. caverns. place or spot. groves. Now follow the butterfly as it travels through the rainbow. give thanks to Great Spirit for listening and to the Winds that have gently touched my heart and Spirit. caves. rye. chasms. I also leave. Plants:Comfrey. standing stones. mountains. sustenance.ivy. money. Ophion.rice. it is also a time of rest and be grounded. if working outside or inside. death. EARTH: Rules:Thebody.materialgain. birth. please gift yourself with the wonder of working outside on the full moon. you are changing… evolving. Breath in… know that you are safe and guarded by Spirit. or the new moon (dark moon) If the temperature is permitting.. relaxing more… allowing yourself to become more and more relaxed… now close your eyes and just let the moon regulate the rhythm of the breath. If you are working with the dark moon than use a single white or silver candle representing the hidden moon. Smudge the area with cedar or sage. and one could also say because a woman Moontime is also every twentyeight days. You do not need a candle on full moon. You are a new being of the Rainbow.. as you do this feel yourself being touched by the butterfly …Breath out… allow yourself to be free of any fear. She controls the tides.. the breath brings in light. because Grandmother Moon is all the light you will need. With each breath in. When possible. As you become relaxed.. it is said that the moon is female.. Fly now with your Rainbow Butterfly wings. Just relax….. Take in a deep breath bringing with it the beginning of the rainbow.feel yourself becoming free as your wings unfold and able to take flight becoming new. Lay down and look upward to the sky and stare into the face of the moon.. feel each color completely consume you and with this. place a blanket in a comfortable/quiet place. the number of days between full and dark moons.. beauty and the joy of knowing that you are becoming a new and healed creature…. Breathing in the Moon To be done on either the full moon or new moon. Let it be as it should be.The butterfly symbolizes transmutation and new beginnings. paying attention to take a few deep breaths. if you do not have this material than use whatever you have access to. Be stilled for a time 14 . cleansed and ready to look at the world through a new understanding. begin by looking up at the clouds. After getting settled in on your blanket. warmth. Smudge the area with cedar or sage. What do you see? Can you see animals/people/objects? If there are no clouds this day. the flares that are erupting. Take in a deep breath. It better if you find a shady spot rather than in the direct sunlight. When you feel that its time to get up then do so. just like you could almost touch it. you may fall asleep during this time and could easily be burned. In through the nose. then just look at the sky and all its spendor… Allow yourself to take a couple deep breaths. commitments or any discomfort….. Now. hold to a count of five… and exhale through the nose. Again… feel with each inhalation.. Be stilled. strain or discomfort that you are feeling… just let it go… Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. allow yourself to forget the drudgeries of the day.. close your eyes and feel yourself receiving the energies of the sun…see the sun up close. breathing in through the mouth. bills. place a blanket in a comfortable/quiet place... Allow yourself to begin to relax… and just let go of any thoughts.until you can feel the pulling of the moon. she is pulling any stress. If the temperature is permitting. if you do not have this material than use whatever you have access to. With each exhalation a letting go… of all things that are pulling at you today… 15 .. Don’t feel rushed.. healing…. Breathing in the Sun When possible... the power and the beauty….. please gift yourself with the wonder of working outside being with nature and allowing the sun to warm you. breath in…hold to a count of five and exhale through the mouth. The right nostril's breath controls solar rhythms and the left lunar rhythms. * Tidbit * the Solar-Lunar breath can be more understood also in terms of balance. try to be close to a window where you can look out and observe the sun or moon. Even if you can only go out for a few moments.Now allow the solar energy to control the rhythm of your breath. its adds so much. Go about the rest of the day with new vigor and energy..... For those that are unable to be outside. Stay for a time and upon your return… take in one large deep breath and exhale and with this breath give away all stress. I try to make it as close to be outside as I again. during the morning the lunar breath should be stronger and during the evening the solar .. 16 . like opening a window or having plants/stones close to where I am working. Spirit will watch over you on your journey. just lay back and let yourself go to a place of visions and dreams. anxieties or pain that is holding you this day. you are safe. . ** Please note that as with any hand on forms of healing. in some of the positions you will want to work a few inches above the body. ankle and foot. This works just as well as having your hands on the body.Hand Positions for Client Treatment These are most of the reiki hand positions suggested for use in doing Reiki. Obviously. I also find these appropriate for Sacred Breath use. 17 . one should be careful not to touch a client where they would feel uncomfortable. they may mark which hand positions they do not feel comfortable with. Always be respectful when you place your hands on someone. You can also work down the leg as well around the knee. I believe it’s a good idea to present the above to the client prior to doing a treatment. although one could certainly allow free movement of the hands and be guided where best suited. Bach Flower Remedies 18 . essential oils and power animals. I often use a combination depending on what I feel will work the best for a particular problem or client. Feeling it appropriate. Additional Aides / Information Listed below are some “add ons”. This includes stones. flower essences. you may wish to use gifts of Spirit to assist you in your healing work on yourself and others.The positions showing above are for self-treatment.. But in fact Dr Bach said that for fear of the dark itself Mimulus would be the appropriate remedy to take. Sometimes Agrimony people turn to drink or drugs to help them maintain a mask of happiness... as causeless emotions seem to be uncanny. The archetypal Agrimony person would be the sad clown. since the cause of the fear (the dark) can be named. Aspen.for people who keep their troubles hidden under a mask of pleasure and happiness. an uneasy anxiety that something unpleasant or frightening is going to happen. At one end of the spectrum the Aspen fear can be no more than a sense of foreboding. then Aspen would be the remedy to take. parties and bright lights. but they will laugh at their troubles to dispel them.. As a mood remedy.. They will not lose their sense of humour.for any fear where the cause of the fear cannot be named. rather than laughing to hide them. Only at night when they are alone with their thoughts will the mental torture they have repressed so successfully come back to haunt them. 19 .Agrimony. Instead they will seek out friends. Agrimony is given to help Agrimony people to accept and come to terms with the darker side of life and their own personalities. Their friends are often the last to know that anything is wrong in the Agrimony person's life. And of course if you were lying awake in a dark room scared of something but not knowing what it was. At this extreme Rock Rose could also be helpful. And nameless Aspen fears are just as likely to occur in full sunlight as on a dark night. suffering anguish inside by still the life and soul of the party. Sometimes people think of Aspen as a night-time fear. with physical symptoms such as the hair standing on end. and they tend not to like being alone since they find it harder to keep the mask up when they are forced into their own company. Agrimony helps anyone who is trying not to face a trouble and using jokes and witticisms and smiles to avoid a painful reality. so that they can become more rounded human beings. At the other it can be a real terror. They are kind. Cherry Plum. Cherry Plum is also the remedy for the loss of control when it has in fact already taken place.Centaury.) Fears of going mad and of acting irrationally are Cherry Plum fears. 20 . Faced with the need to make a decision they are not like the Scleranthus people who hesitate and cannot make up their minds. The Cherry Plum fear is very specific: it is the fear that one is going to lose control of oneself and do something dreadful.for people who find it difficult to say 'no' to other people.. The Centaury remedy does not harden the Centaury personality. and because because of the frantic fear and dread associated with loss of control. They end up hopelessly confused or doing something that they know in their hearts is not right for them. gentle souls and like to be of help to others.. Cerato…for people who lack faith in their own judgment. which can include injuring others and suicide. Instead it supports the development of courage and self-determination so that Centaury people are better able to draw the line and make space where they can be themselves free of the desires and commands of others.. irrational rage. They then go around asking for the opinions and advice of others. But having done so the doubts creep in and they are no longer sure if what they have decided is right.. because they can come to a decision without too much trouble. (Think of the fear of a small child in a screaming. But sometimes other more ruthless people will take advantage of this.one of the remedies that Dr Bach grouped together under the heading of 'Fear'. Cerato is the remedy to give people in this state more faith in their judgement so that they can listen to their inner voices and trust their intuition. and instead of willing service the Centaury ends up the slave of another's wishes. The remedy helps to bring these people back to earth and back to themselves so that they can build castles in life instead of in the air... Crab Apple. creative endeavor and achievement. their great love can lead them to hold onto their loved ones and try to keep them dependent and close to hand.Chestnut Bud. but in fact the two are quite different. or simply drive them away. In other cases. They may repeat the same mistakes over and over .people are full of love and care for their families and friends.. but then fail to apply this lesson to their own lives and go right ahead and make the same mistake themselves. with interest. But they expect to receive back all the love they give.. but the danger for people in this state is that their dreams will remain fantasies because the Clematis person is not sufficiently anchored in reality to make them happen. or who dislike some aspect of their appearance or personality.. taking a succession of identical office jobs and being surprised to find each one unfulfilling. re-checking that appliances are unplugged. This is why Crab Apple is sometimes given to people to cleanse obsessive. repetitive behavior such as hand-washing.known as the cleansing remedy.. In the Honeysuckle state the person is living in nostalgic fantasies of the past or reliving old regrets. Its main use is to help people who feel that they have something unclean or poisonous about them.. and feel slighted and unnecessarily hurt if they don't get what they expect. but they will disregard the big problems and concentrate obsessively on the one thing that they have fixed on. they see others making a mistake and the results that arise. and so on. Often their dreams are of great future success.. 21 . When someone falls into this negative Chicory state the remedy is used to bring out the positive side of the Chicory person: love given unconditionally and in freedom. Also. This can stifle the development of other personalities.for people who fail to learn the lessons of life.for example. but the Clematis person's thoughts drift away to imagined futures.. Sometimes the Clematis state is confused with the Honeysuckle state. Sometimes there might be very real things wrong with someone in this state.for people whose minds drift away from the present into fantasies of the future. or into alternative versions of the present. Clematis. Chicory. doubt their abilities. or say that they inherited this or that from their families so that nothing can be done for them. so certain are they that their case is hopeless. They have pitched their tents and refuse to be encouraged. but at times feel the weight of the charge on them and become depressed and concerned that they will not be able to go on. remedy for people suffering a temporary loss of self-confidence due to the overwhelming amount of responsibility they have taken on.. 22 . and so they tend not to try things in the first place. Gentian... If ill. Genuine Elm types are people who are successful and carrying out work that they believe in. and only occasionally. and even if they are persuaded to try to find a way out they will do so grudgingly. This demonstrates that the main problem with Gorse people is a loss of certainty: if they can be persuaded to see things in a different light their faith in their lives would be renewed and they could go forward with a surer step. It is a far stronger kind of downheartedness than the Gentian state. and not as a remedy for despair like for example Sweet Chestnut. The remedy helps to dispel these feelings so that the Elm person can resume his or her life without thought of failure. remedy for the relatively mild downheartedness and despondency that follows when something has gone wrong. because Gorse people almost willfully refuse to be encouraged.. Gentian is often confused with Gorse. but in fact they can be told apart quite easily. Gorse is however classed by Dr Bach as a remedy for uncertainty. People in a Gorse state have decided to give up and so feel completely without hope. instead of just hoping they will do so. Gorse. As soon as things start to go right again this kind of despondency tends to lift by itself. Larch people are convinced they are going to fail right from the start. but the remedy can be used to lift it the sooner so that the person is better able to make things go right. assuring everyone that there is no use even trying. People in a Gentian state are discouraged: but they will soon pick up again when things start to go right.Elm.. The Elm state can be usefully contrasted with the Larch state: whereas people in the former take up challenges willingly and then only later. they may think of themselves as incurable. This is what the Gorse remedy helps to achieve.remedy for people who have given up belief that there is any hope for them.. aggressive feelings directed at others. until people begin actively to avoid them. The person in this state feels that he or she is too tired to cope with the demands of the day. Holly. Having suffered themselves from the need to talk. As a result people seek them out for their compassion rather than avoiding them because of their self-centeredness. The remedy is given to help Heather people see their own concerns in the context of other people's.Heather. 23 .for people who are obsessed with themselves. it will be because the anger is based specifically on hatred. Honeysuckle. a sign that unlike the Olive state this is a mental rather than a physical weariness.. Dr Bach called them 'buttonholers' because they do anything to keep people with them. The basic problem is an absence of love. and as a consequence they prefer to dwell on past happiness’s (or past misfortunes).. At a more minor key.but this isn't necessarily the case. envy or jealousy. such as Impatiens when anger is due to impatience. The remedy helps the person in this state to learn from the past without needing to relive it. but who do not like to be alone.for people who live in the past instead of the present.. suspicion.loneliness . Thus the thing Heather people fear . It's easier to stay in bed or put off making a start ..but if an effort can be made to get started the weariness will fade. Where Holly is for anger. But in other cases other remedies would be needed. they become good listeners and great supports for others. all the time talking at exhaustive length about their problems and illnesses. Vervain where it is caused by a sense of injustice. homesickness and nostalgia are also Honeysuckle states. They feel that their best days are behind them and that there is little to look forward to. Holly is for very negative... or Chicory where the angry person feels snubbed and hurt by ingratitude in others. great and small. used against feelings of exhaustion and tiredness that come before an effort has been made. so that the person can progress on into the present and take joy from today and tomorrow.is brought about because of their own behavior. and the remedy works to encourage generosity of spirit and openness towards others... Hornbeam.often thought of as the remedy for anger . Phobias such as the fear of spiders or of birds are also Mimulus fears.. as its name suggests. where it is the desire to take on too much that causes the temporary doubt. remedy for known fears.. then Rock Rose might be given as well as or instead of Mimulus. And where the fear is diffuse and there is general anxiety and apprehension without a specific named cause then Aspen is the remedy to consider. but still everything looks black and hopeless to them.remedy for people who feel that they are not as good as others and that they are bound to fail. and they will usually avoid social occasions and any event where they will be in the limelight. ( Elm people.. Mimulus. 24 . Where the phobia is very great so that the sight of a spider for example causes sheer terror.. or of illness or pain. since the cause of the fear can be named. Mimulus is the remedy to encourage the quiet courage and strength that lies hidden in such people.. Mimulus fears are everyday fears . Sometimes people of this type may blush easily or stammer. but there are also genuine Impatiens types.Impatiens. To avoid this irritation they try if possible to work alone: the Impatiens boss is the one who sends staff home early so she can get the job finished quicker! The remedy helps these people be less hasty and more relaxed and patient with others and where it is used to help calm agitated thoughts and feelings. remedy for deep gloom and depression that descends for no apparent reason out of a clear blue sky. They lack confidence in their ability to succeed and so often do not even bother trying. the remedy against impatience and against frustration and irritability caused by impatience. In other words whenever you are frightened of something or you are anxious about something.. timid and shy generally. who live life at a rush and hate being held back by more methodical people. More able to take risks and be involved in life. People in this state often list all the reasons they have to feel happy and contented.) The remedy helps people in this state to go ahead regardless of thoughts of success and failure. of aggressive dogs. Mimulus is used as a type remedy for people who tend to be nervous. then Mimulus is the remedy to take..fear of public speaking. Anyone can get into this state of mind. Larch. The remedy helps to dispel the clouds so that the person can once again find joy and peace in life. so that they can face the everyday trials of life with steadfastness. they get more out of living. of the dark. Mustard. and you can say what that something is. so that the person in this state can learn when not to strive.remedy for strong. Pine.. So much is positive about the Oak person. something they have left undone.. It can be usefully contrasted with Hornbeam. and their sense of duty is strong. The remedy is used to help the Oak remain strong in adversity and not crack under the strain. Because they are so steady they often have many people relying on them. Red Chestnut. Red Chestnut fears are natural.. This guilt-complex takes so much of the joy out of their lives and they become despondent and begin to despair. so that they can feel frustrated and unhappy if illness or exhaustion get in the way of discharging duties. and for those who reproach themselves that. They can often feel so guilty about some minor matter that these thoughts fill their minds and they are always asking for forgiveness.. the mother fretting over what may happen to her child at school. while at the same time a different wisdom is learned. some neglect of a parent. but the negative side is the stubborn refusal to rest or sit back when the need for rest is obvious to all around. as Dr Bach writes in "The Twelve Healers". Olive.Oak. destroying confidence and undermining self-belief. such as hard physical or mental labour. to their work and the family responsibilities. and never consider resting until they are past the point of exhaustion. They are perfectionists and set themselves high standards. normal concerns magnified to the point where they may have a negative effect on the person who is the object of concern. and this may cause them to over-work and strain to do better. They also at times tend to claim responsibility for the mistakes made by others. some fault in themselves.for people who feel fear for the well-being of others: the husband afraid when his wife goes out alone after dark. The remedy is given to restore feelings of strength and the faith needed to continue. 25 .. and when the strain becomes too much for the physical body.remedy for tiredness and exhaustion after an effort of some kind. content with their own efforts or the results. they should have done better.. They are never. steady people who never give up under adversity.. or the long struggle against illness. for people who blame themselves for something they feel they have done in the past. which is the remedy for tiredness felt even before an effort has been made. even though they may have been successful in their work.. Instead they plod on with determination. they blame themselves for the ensuing illness as they feel they are failing in their duty to others. The Rock Rose state may start out as a Limulus. In any case. The Scleranthus indecision commonly affects the small decisions of life as much as the big ones: 'should I marry Joe or Peter?' and 'should I buy a red notebook or a blue one?' are both Scleranthus states. terror struck fear that makes conscious thought and decision next to impossible. Star of Bethlehem is the comforting remedy to give in such circumstances. The self is forgotten and strength reappears. so that instead of making everyone anxious they are rocks of strength on whom others lean.remedy for people who take self-repression and selfdenial to extremes.... The Rock Water remedy does not stop people from having high ideals or from trying to meet them. unworried thoughts to their loved ones. and are not so hard on themselves. so that people like this can show more flexibility when it is necessary. This is also the remedy for the sense of emptiness and loss that sometimes occurs when a loved one dies or moves away. such as unexpected bad news or an unexpected and unwelcome event. But it does help ease the excesses of the Rock Water personality. seeking always to perfect themselves in some way and setting themselves targets and being very unkind to themselves if they fail to live according to their own rules.. 26 . And it can be used just as well for the effects of a shock received many years ago. There may be mood swings and even motion sickness: although these symptoms are not in themselves infallible guides to Scleranthus.remedy for people who find it difficult to make up their minds which option of two or more they ought to choose.. but it is further along the path from any of these.The remedy helps people in this state to send out calm. Scleranthus. If they seek to influence others it is not directly but by example only. even very early in childhood.The remedy provides calm and courage.. since this too can be a great shock to the system. but only signs that this is a remedy to consider. They are very wrapped up in themselves. Star of Bethlehem.remedy for the after-effects of any shock.. the remedy is given to help the person to act more decisively and know his or her own mind. Rock Water.remedy against terror. being a panicky. Aspen or Red Chestnut state. Rock Rose.. Sometimes the chronic uncertainty of the Scleranthus person manifests itself in other ways.. At an extreme Vervain people can become fanatics.. who have explored all avenues but see no way out of their difficulties.. The remedy helps people in this extreme state to remain masters of their lives and renew their hope and strength. They are not like Cerato people. and who feel that there is nothing left for them but annihilation and emptiness. but instead may be affected almost despite themselves. Their enthusiasm can be infectious. but in their negative states this can lead them to dominate others by force alone.. who actively seek out the opinions of others. Tyrannical fathers and overbearing bosses are typical negative Vines. the person in a Sweet Chestnut state is genuinely at the end of the line: theirs is appalling. In their positive aspect Vine people make wise. They are mentally strong and enjoy the exercise of power.for people who know their own minds and think they know what is best for others. Whereas people in a Gorse state have fallen into a state of hopelessness when there are actually possible solutions all around. gentle and loving guides who can inspire and lead others without resorting to force. and they feel a strong need to persuade others to their own point of view. And sometimes a way out may open even at this stage of life. Walnut types are people who are fulfilling their purpose in life but who under the influence of the opinions. 27 . and against the effects of change in particular. and they may put themselves under a great deal of stress because they find it so hard to switch off and relax.Sweet Chestnut. Walnut. The remedy is given to encourage this positive side of the Vine nature. Vine. The remedy is given to help people in this state to pull back from time to time so that body and mind and be restored. theories or beliefs of others. or of external circumstances in general. may be led to doubt their path. final despair.remedy to help to protect against outside influences in general.remedy for people who have reached the limits of their endurance. It encourages the wisdom to enjoy life and the passage of time instead of always feeling the need to be active. Vervain.people are perfectionists with a keen sense of justice and extreme mental energy that they willingly throw behind those causes that they believe in.. in that they will expect absolute obedience from others and will not be overly concerned with winning hearts and minds as long as their orders are followed.. In this respect they are very different from Vervain people... who will attempt to convert others to their way of thinking: Vines are content with the simple imposition of discipline. unable to listen to alternative points of view.. 28 . Water Violet. remedy for those talented. When this happens the remedy can help to bring them back into balance so that they can be more involved with humanity. Walnut is useful at all the transitions of life. putting them back in touch with their own basic purpose in life so that the way ahead seems obvious. So instead they drift from occupation to occupation. but rather the different ways of following it: the different options are known. White Chestnut.. Wild Oat people do not know what their options are because their goals are not defined. worries and mental arguments..remedy for people who feel that they want to do something worthwhile with their lives but do not know in which direction they should move. which intrude into the mind and stop people from concentrating on things that they should be doing. but where their natural reserve has built a barrier between them and others they may actually become lonely and be unable to make contact with others. from being born to teething to going to school to puberty to marriage to childbearing to retirement and beyond.remedy for unwanted thoughts...As a remedy against the effects of change. which leads in turn to feelings of frustration and consequent depression.. simply circling round and round in the head like a stuck gramophone record. True Water Violet people are quiet and dignified and prefer their own company or that of a few close friends. This state of indecision is not like the Scleranthus one. capable people whose independence and self-reliance can make them seem to be proud and disdainful of others.. The remedy helps people to find their true role. because in the case of Scleranthus the path itself isn't in doubt. It helps to break links with the past so that the person can move forward with confidence and without undue suffering. White Chestnut thoughts are repetitive and go nowhere. The remedy is used to help people control their thoughts again so that they can deal calmly and rationally with any underlying problems that might be causing the trouble. but without finding their true path. Wild Oat. The above on Bach Flowers Essences is for information purposes only. for people who feel resentful and bitter about the way their lives have gone. to the extent where they don't even complain or seem particularly unhappy. and should be taken under the advice of your physician or professional health care provider.. Willow people are grumblers. They begrudge others their successes and happiness. Willow. for people who have accepted all that life throws at them and have given up the struggle for fulfilment.. The positive Wild Rose person will still be a happy-go-lucky type. but instead of apathy will feel a sense of purpose that will bring increased happiness and enjoyment. Willow smolders with resentment and self-pity. preferring to concentrate on what is going wrong. Instead they have resigned themselves to the way things are.. and to help the person in the negative Willow state to be more generous in praise of others and also more aware of how his own negative thinking can attract the very ill-fortune that he blames on others.and seem happy just to drift through life. and when ill make bad patients because they are never satisfied with what is done for them. The remedy is given to encourage the rebirth of optimism and faith..Wild Rose. Willow can be compared to Holly in that it too is a negative state directed towards others. The remedy is given to reawaken interest in life.there's no point complaining or trying to change . and are reluctant to admit when their own lives go well. But where Holly burns with hatred and suspicion. 29 . Instead they shrug their shoulders . Store your oils and herbs away from direct sunlight. Color . May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Blends with: rosemary. Angelica Root… has an earthy. Bay Laurel . migraines. to ease anxiety and nervous tension. for releasing accumulated toxins in the body. other spice and citrus oils. green scent. clary sage. and made by the purest possible methods. Angelica has been used in Chinese medicine for promoting fertility. nervous exhaustion. When using the dried herbs try to obtain the freshest possible. clary sage and patchouli. eases decision making and relieves gloom. sinus infection. citrus oils. eases dealing with difficulties. spicy balsamic scent. citronella. ylang ylang. to create a feeling of balance. Blends with: vetiver. Basil originated in India and Hindus have used it for centuries in medicine. for relieving muscle spasms and strains. Some traditional uses: as an immune system stimulant. anxiety. as an insect repellent. improve mental clarity and memory. Sacred Breath. sweet-spicy scent. Emotional profile: inspires 30 . for relieving headache and sinusitis. to regulate menstrual cycles and relieve dysmenorrhoea. Some traditional uses: for relieving fatigue. to stimulate the mind. to restore sense of smell. for healing bronchitis. Sound and Crystal therapy all during the same session. Blends with: bergamot. for coughs. Bay …has a powerful sweet. geranium. Avoid use during pregnancy. to regulate the lymphatic system.The essential oils/herbs recommended should be 100% botanical oils/herbs from wild or organic habitats. Aromatherapy is a wonderful addition to any system.. Some traditional uses: as a stimulant for hair growth. Emotional profile: for relieving indecision and doubts. The leaves of the bay laurel were placed under pillows by ancient Greeks to encourage prophetic dreams. lavender. lack of direction. Basil should be avoided during pregnancy. Angelica root should be avoided if you are pregnant or have diabetes. Emotional profile: grounding. to relieve melancholy. to improve circulation. Avoid use in pregnancy and do not over-use. strengthen nervous system. Some traditional uses: to brighten mood. has a strong. Sweet Basil…has a slightly licorice aroma. and geranium. There are times when I use Reiki. for relieving melancholy. Stimulates the mind. Grounds energy so that one is open to angelic visions and messages from angels or the higher self. Some traditional uses: to energize. may promote psychic dreams. chamomile. nervousness. It has a sharp. Black Pepper …has a warm. cedarwood. German Chamomile has many of the same properties as Roman Chamomile. flu and infections. Calendula …It is also called Marigold but should not be confused with Tagetes. for restful sleep. and cypress. fear. promotes 31 . eczema and insect repellent. to help with sleeplessness. self-pity. lifting melancholy. Bergamot may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. antiviral. lemon. and heartburn. to ease anxiety and nervous tension.confidence. Blends with: lavender. acne and wounds. cypress. neroli. coriander. ylang ylang. confusion. lavender. neroli. and citrus oils. Opens hearts closed by grief to receive and give joy. frankincense. clary sage. Emotional profile: to relieve helplessness. as a sedative. suspicion. for increasing circulation. emptiness and grief. and clove. German Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy and may cause skin reactions in some people. Some traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain. Use with care. Some traditional uses: balancing nervous system. sandalwood and marjoram. to heal skin inflammations. grief. herbaceous aroma. German Chamomile …has a strong. with a much higher azulene content its anti-inflammatory actions are greater. psoriasis. hopelessness. cold sores. Blends with: all citrus and floral oils. Relieves depression and anxiety. frankincense. as an aphrodisiac. Cardamon …has a spicy aroma with floral undertones. juniper. May be helpful to mature skin. cysts. Bergamot oil is documented in old herbal texts.000 years. for fighting colds. anorexia. orange. for treating enlarged lymph nodes. and skin lesions. sweet and warm-herbaceous aroma and is blue in color. Emotional profile: to relieve hysteria. courage and self-belief. Some traditional uses: all skin complaints. peppery aroma. for healing coughs and bronchitis. self-awareness. Avoid use on allergic skin. Some traditional uses: relieving mental fatigue. Blends with: rose. But. to warm and relieve muscle aches and stiffness. Blends with: lavender. varicose veins. Blends with rosemary. Calendula has been used for many years for its effective skin healing properties. relieving anxiety and stress. worry. juniper. Emotional profile: to relieve inflexibility. to uplift and warm. Emotional profile: to comfort the spirit and heart. Cardamon has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for over 3. nervous strain. geranium. frankincense. bergamot. Bergamot …has a sweet & fruity scent. intolerance. jasmine. Clove Bud …has a spicy. lavender. Clove bud oil should not be used on damaged or sensitive skin. to help with sleeplessness. Use in moderation. geranium. Emotional profile: for relieving worry. warm and sweet aroma. It has been called "clear eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times past. obsessions and compulsions. restful sleep. as a sedative. lemon. rosemary and ylang ylang. as a mosquito repellent. marjoram. ylang ylang. for help with sleep and nervous exhaustion. bergamot. Use in moderation and avoid if you have fibrosis or breast cancer. Some traditional uses: relieving muscular aches and pains. flu and neuralgia. hysteria. Blends with: juniper. lifting melancholy. neroli. rose and ylang ylang. Some traditional uses: to relieve muscular pain. easing pain. sandalwood. clary sage. worry. clary sage. Emotional profile: to relieve anger. to relieve fatigue and melancholy. pine and jasmine. hostility. fruity. spirit disconnection. Coriander seeds were found in the Egyptian tomb of Ramses II. breast. jasmine. juniper. or if you have endometriosis. Some traditional uses: for toothache. cardamon. Blends with: rose. crying. patchouli. contains estrogen-like hormone. lavender. Coriander …has a spicy. increasing circulation. ginger. fear of failure. 32 . for colds. orange. and bay laurel.patience. cypress. bergamot. Roman Chamomile … has a sweet and fruity aroma. feelings of vulnerability. bergamot. for colds. ease anxiety and nervous tension. It helps to encourage vivid dreams and relieves stress. relieving nervous exhaustion. cedarwood. Citronella …has a fresh grassy-woody scent. Chamomile was a sacred herb of the Saxons. Avoid using on sensitive or damaged skin. cedarwood and pine. flu and fungal infections. hay-like aroma. frankincense. coriander. Blends with: bergamot. frankincense. sweet and fragrant aroma. lemon. melancholy. Emotional profile: to relieve doubt. grief. as an aphrodisiac. to relieve pain of rheumatism and arthritis. Blends with: clary sage. Blends with: geranium. vetiver. as an aphrodisiac. weariness and irritability. neroli. Clary Sage should be avoided during pregnancy. clary sage. bergamot. fear. for menopause and PMS. guilt. ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependant conditions (cancers). Clary Sage…has a spicy. Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early pregnancy. panic. flu and rheumatism. Traditional Chinese medicine currently uses this herb for rheumatic pain. Some traditional uses: relieving stress and tension. colds. Some traditional uses: as a mosquito repellent. Blends with: bergamot. jasmine. pine. marjoram. as a decongestant. lemon. refreshing pine-needle aroma. self-hate. fear of failure. creativity blocks. Some traditional uses: for neuromuscular spasms. Emotional profile: to help with explosive-heated emotions. jealousy. Cypress incense is used today by Tibetans for purification. pine. Cypress … has a spicy. flu and infections. for psychic cleansing. Some traditional uses: to calm. cedarwood. Frankincense …has a spicy. whooping cough.. and sandalwood. cardamon. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. lavender. balsamic aroma. elevate mind and spirit. for care of mature skin and scars. for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions. relieve muscular cramps. and sandalwood. Blends with: cedarwood. grief. to ease aching joints. lavender. Blends with: rosemary. for relieving bronchitis and coughs. enhance meditation. Some traditional uses: for colds. Balsam Fir …Some traditional uses: to relieve muscle aches and pains. Eucalyptus …has a strong camphorous odor. neroli. rose and sandalwood. Avoid cypress if you are pregnant. Emotional profile: helps to protect one from psychic attack and to aid with mental and emotional blocks. Some traditional uses: to increase circulation. clary sage. cancer or uterine and breast fibrosis. pine sandalwood and juniper berry. Emotional profile: Historically a ceremonial oil used to deepen breathing and elevate consciousness. self-destruction and 33 . Aborigines have used eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. also helps break unwanted ties with the past. Frankincense was known as one of the most precious substances to ancient man and is associated with religious practice. frankincense. as an immune stimulant. resisting change. bronchitis. irrational thinking. cedar. for relieving anxiety and stress related conditions. Use in moderation and avoid if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. help breathing. lavender. orange. to relieve asthma and fevers. In times past. jasmine. have high blood pressure. also for healing fears. and lemon. marjoram. Said to ground one mentally. pine. juniper. bergamot. reduce nervous tension and other stress related problems. Blends with: geranium. Sweet Fennel … has an earthy-peppery aroma. Emotional profile: for relief of grief.cypress. loss and regret. repressed feelings. bronchitis. citronella. fennel was used to ward off evil spirits. rheumatism and arthritis. Blends with: cypress. as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. isolation. to fight colds. whooping cough and painful periods. confidence and success and for sexual anxieties. heartache. greed. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy. vetiver. neroli. neroli. dependency. in healing colds flu and fever and to stimulate appetite. and all citrus oils. balancing emotions and hormones. lavender. Some traditional uses: to heal bruises. Hyssop …has a sweet. jealousy. pine. bay. It has a long medicinal and religious history. bergamot. easing pain. patchouli. coriander. relieve fatigue and nervous exhaustion. abuse. geranium. Emotional profile: The oil of romance. jasmine. rigidity. Jasmine …has a rich. to lessen anger. painful periods and labor pains. stress and tension. rosemary. with epilepsy. Grapefruit …has a fresh. Blends with: sandalwood. cardamon. lavender and cypress. Some traditional uses: reducing muscular aches and pains. and mental and verbal aggressiveness. sweet. 34 . spicy-woodsy odor. lack of self-esteem. relieve muscle fatigue. neroli. clary sage. stimulate detoxification. for healing respiratory complaints and bronchitis. indigestion. and spicy-herbaceous aroma. palmarosa. rosemary. as an airborne disinfectant. bergamot. confusion. vetiver. neroli. and fever. warm. considered to be a potent aphrodisiac. an aphrodisiac. frustration and grief. Emotional profile: to increase creativity. patchouli. Avoid during pregnancy. as an astringent for oily skin. to refresh and energize the body. clove. Blends physical and spiritual love and to relieve repressed feelings. sweet scent. rose. and basil. desire. increasing circulation. for muscular spasm. and orange. cedarwood. Ginger has been used as a healing remedy for thousands of years. Ginger…has a warm. repel insects. juniper and bergamot. low or high blood pressure. to relieve anxiety and nervous exhaustion.dissociation/disconnection. Emotional profile: for use with self-doubt and criticism. rose. despair. frankincense. geranium. sandalwood. Some traditional uses: reducing stress and tension. Blends with: lavender. promotes courage. lack of direction. loneliness. citrus scent. Geranium has been long revered for its fragrance. Emotional profile: A psychic and physical energizer. Blends with: lemon. nervous exhaustion. to lift melancholy. discontentment. Emotional profile: Strengthens psychic resources depleted by depression or nervous tension and to aid with acute fear. PMS. relieving bronchitis and whooping cough. geranium. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy. lessen fluid retention. Blends with: sandalwood. stress and tension. Geranium …has a leafy rose scent. Blends with: lavender. orange. juniper. clary sage. empathy. tension and headache. Lavender …has a sweet. insecurity. addiction. sandalwood. ease inflammation and spasms. Juniper Berry should be avoided during pregnancy or if you have kidney disease. for alertness. Blends with: rose. distrust. including one’s own feelings of uncleanliness/for guilt. pine-needle aroma. irrational thinking. Emotional profile: Cleans out negative psychic energy. Emotional profile: for calming panic. increase circulation. Some traditional uses: to balance the nervous system. rosemary. chamomile. for purifying the body. trauma. There has been recent research in India which shows that lemongrass acts as sedative on the central nervous system. sandalwood. cedarwood. Can also assist in sleep. Helps us to integrate spirituality into our everyday life. to lessen fluid retention. lemon-grass aroma. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy.bitter jealously. Blends with: most oils including citrus. emotional abuse. to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain). Lemon …said that lemon was used to prevent scurvy by our ancestors who traveled the seas. and citrus oils. worry. guilt. geranium. eucalyptus. to promote restful sleep. Juniper Berry has a fresh. Lemongrass … has a powerful. lavender. help breathing. Some traditional uses: to purify the air. Lime … has a fruity/ makes your mouth water smell. cedarwood. clary sage. defensive behavior. 35 . purifying and to relieve bitter resentment. abusive experiences. to relieve coughs or congestion. cypress. frankincense. unworthiness. relieving stress. vetiver and palmarosa. Emotional profile: Cheering. and geranium. Blends with: citronella. fresh scent. pine. May cause skin sensitivity to the sun or irritate sensitive skin. geranium. for disinfecting. clove. and patchouli. antidepressant. juniper was used to avert and protect one from evil. hysteria. Some traditional uses: balancing emotions. clary sage. to refresh and uplift. neroli. for improving mental clarity and memory. Lavender has been used for centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. purifying the body. vetiver. Stimulates psychic awareness. for disinfecting. Some traditional uses: as an insect repellent and deodorizer. for athlete's foot. burnout. pine. heal the skin. discontentment. Believed to be magical. apathy. sandalwood. to lower high blood pressure. as a tissue toner. fears. Blends with: vetiver. for nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems. obsessive and agitated behaviors. Blends with: lavender. as a disinfectant. florals. low self-esteem. for headaches. Some traditional uses: to energize and relieve exhaustion. rose and ylang ylang. fennel. grief. lack of will. jasmine. geranium. cypress. helps ease shock. lemon. Blends with: frankincense. cedarwood. In Egyptian lore. also for hysteria. bay leaf. Avoid use on damaged or sensitive skin. hopelessness. cypress. Emotional profile: For focus. to improve self-image. lime. melancholy and nervous tension. to relieve apathy and calm. easing muscle aches and pains. as an aphrodisiac. longing. in relieving anxiety. ylang ylang. Neroli …has a refreshing. for bronchitis and colds. sandalwood. Myrrh is said to have come from the tears of Horus. clary sage. juniper. petitgrain. warm balsamic aroma. Emotional profile: Eases loneliness and grief. bring us in touch with our higher selves and for emotional crisis. bronchitis. Nutmeg has a spicy. bergamot. In times past. for relieving nervous fatigue. flu or inflammations. Avoid during pregnancy and use with care (can be moderately toxic if over-used). Some traditional uses: for warming muscles. and rosemary. lowering high blood pressure. Blends with: lavender. to stimulate heart and circulation. to help breathing. increasing circulation. relieving grief. abuse. lack of spirit connection. insomnia. eucalyptus. tea-tree. lavender. geranium. Marjoram should be avoided during pregnancy. Blends with coriander. Emotional profile: Grounds spiritual energies. Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional profile: Stimulates the heart charka. scars and nourishing mature skin. nutmeg fragrance. an aphrodisiac. Myrrh …has a sharp. bitter-sweet aroma. for comforting the heart. patchouli. coriander. rosemary and clary sage. agitation. to heal colds. Some traditional uses: to relax tense muscles and relieve spasms. to invigorate or stimulate the mind.for uplifting and cheering the spirit. guilt. and nervous tension. Some traditional uses: for healing thread veins. 36 . feelings of isolation. calm and promote restful sleep. disinfecting. and clary sage. Romans and ancient Greek physicians used sweet marjoram medicinally. helps us move through emotional and spiritual blockages and in relieving emotional coldness. Blends with: chamomile. aids in meditation. Some traditional uses: to heal wounds and nurture mature skin. chamomile. citronella. and pine. anger. Blends with: neroli. grief. lavender. rosemary. lavender and other citrus notes. geranium. Sweet Marjoram …has a warm & spicy aroma. unites psychic and conscious minds. orange flower blossoms were worn at weddings as a symbol of purity. orange. ease migraine headache. addiction. self-blame. self-consciousness. neroli. clary sage. coniferous. Oregano should be avoided during pregnancy and with babies and children. Patchouli …has an intense earthy. Peppermint may irritate sensitive skin and should be avoided during pregnancy. lethargy. Blends with: lavender. Emotional profile: to relieve indecision. Emotional profile: for irritability. Blends with: geranium. as an immune system stimulant. Avoid use if you have prostate cancer. to calm and uplift. to increase energy.Sweet Orange …has a fruity. Native Americans placed dried pine needles in their mattresses to ward of lice and fleas. to heal colds. apathy. Some traditional uses: as a muscle relaxant and to ease muscle aches and pains. clove. as a stimulant. as an environmental disinfectant. and sandalwood. mood swings. improve mental clarity and memory. mint aroma. apathy and tension. Emotional profile: to transform regrets. tea-tree. to energize the mind and body. rosemary and citronella. helplessness. Blends with: vetiver. Blends with: rosemary. Herbalists in ancient Greece and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. feelings of inadequacy. Orange trees were once rare and native only to China and India. warm herb scent. and brighter mood. Emotional profile: Mental stimulant. to repel lice and fleas. marjoram. sweet scent. for relieving muscle and joint aches. clove. Pine… has a strong. bergamot. to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. Oregano …has a spicy. eucalyptus. reducing pain. Some traditional uses: for athlete's foot. and neroli. Palmarosa … has a flora-rose grassy scent. cedarwood and sandalwood. for nervous exhaustion and stress conditions. calm and reduce stress. Some traditional uses: to ease breathing. woody aroma. balsamic-woody aroma. myrrh. balances both the overblown and the underdeveloped ego as well as for shock. Some traditional uses: to brighten mood. cedarwood. as an aphrodisiac. eucalyptus. Palmarosa is used today in Ayurvedic medicine. 37 . lemon. and for relieving headaches. lavender and juniper berry. hopelessness. Some traditional uses: for energy. lavender. and lavender. lemon. myrrh. flu and bronchitis. Some traditional uses: to stimulate cellular regeneration and moisturize skin. florals. Peppermint … has a sweet. marjoram. overwork. geranium. worry. lemon. burnout. rosemary. to help breathing. rose. clary sage. Blends with: atlas cedar. Emotional profile: Creates inner and outer atmosphere of cheer and to relieve apathy. Blends with: cedar. emotional abuse. lavender. for wounds. Blends with: frankincense. to relieve headaches. pine. 38 . easing pain. orange. Sandalwood is believed to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked with incense and meditation. lavender. lack of forgiveness. Spikenard…has a strong valerian aroma. Rosewood…has a sweet. loneliness. Emotional profile: to relieve possessiveness. spicy scent. if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. disinfecting. and vetiver. Emotional profile: for inner conflict. sandalwood. disinfecting. Avoid use during pregnancy. for rejuvenation of mature skin. to soothe and calm nerves. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy. Some traditional uses: to relieve migraines. pine. to calm and promote restful sleep. to inspire devotion. patchouli. for easing colds and coughs. to stimulate the liver and increase lymphatic drainage. geranium and bergamot. nightmares. Sandalwood … has a woody. cramps or sprains. Blends with: lavender. as an aphrodisiac and in skin care. peppermint. to stimulate. for calming and reducing stress. indecision. insecurity. enhance meditation. stress and tension. energize and relieve fatigue. dwelling on the past. jasmine. woodsy-floral. Tangerine…has a sweet. balsamic aroma. Some traditional uses: to relieve stress and balance the central nervous system. heal the skin. citrus scent. restlessness. patchouli. for relieving colds or flu.Rosemary …has camphor like aroma. for stress relief and relaxation. help breathing. emotional / spirit / physical imbalances. citronella and lavender. as an aphrodisiac. tangerine. for muscle pains. cedarwood. lavender. Emotional profile: for disorientation. lemon. Blends with: lavender. Blends with: rosemary. Spikenard is herb used by Mary Magdalene to anoint Christ's feet before the last supper. cynicism. Some traditional uses: for relieving muscle spasms. restful sleep. cedarwood. palmarosa. for improving mental clarity and memory. Spearmint …has the familiar fragrance of chewing gum. brighten mood. Some traditional uses: for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis. to create a calm for meditation. for easing jet lag. basil. basil and jasmine. to ease nausea and headaches. clove. geranium and most oils. vetiver. Ancient Greeks and Romans gave rosemary sacred status for its many beneficial uses. eucalyptus. Blends with: rose. Some traditional uses: to energize. to stimulate the immune system. myrrh. Rosemary should be avoided if you are pregnant. and burnout. medicinal aroma. obstinance. Some traditional uses: as an immunostimulant particularly against bacteria. emotional trauma. citrus oils. Blends with: jasmine. bergamot. rosemary. and addiction. Vetiver …has a heavy. Emotional profile: to heal inner child issues. an aphrodisiac. and geranium. to increase circulation. PLEASE. clary sage. ylang ylang. neroli. lavender and sweet marjoram. Tea-tree is one of the most scientifically researched oils. obsession with the past. nutmeg. patchouli. Avoid use if pregnant or with high blood pressure. marjoram. Blends with: sandalwood. intense herb-medicinal odor. lemon. rose. woodsy. bergamot. lavender.May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. unworthiness. clove. for restful sleep. Emotional profile: to release emotional guilt. Blends with: lavender. Some traditional uses: To heal colds. Many as an aphrodisiac herald Ylang Ylang. for relieving fatigue and said to heal anthrax. Tea-Tree… has a spicy. vetiver. DO NOT Take Internally… Also PLEASE note that the essential oils should not be placed directly on the skin. as a disinfectant. orange and grapefruit. Blends with: spice oils. scattered thoughts. Emotional profile: for fears. Keep Herbs/Oils in area that does not expose them to direct sunlight 39 . bronchitis. neurotic behavior.. anger and hurt. pine. for relieving anxiety. Blends with: bergamot. relaxing tense muscles. clary sage. to relieve melancholy and nervous tension. jasmine and rose. frustration and irritability. obsessions. Some traditional uses: brightening mood. Some traditional uses: for muscular aches. clove bud. resentment. rosemary. earthy-sweet scent. impatience and self-absorption. to calm and promote restful sleep. viruses and fungi. for relieving muscle aches and pains. Thyme was used by ancient Greeks to disinfect air and inhibit infectious diseases. to aid concentration and memory. jealousy. for relieving inflammation. Ylang Ylang …has an exotic sweet floral scent. relieving anger and anxiety. Thyme…has a sweet. This information on Essential Oils/Herbs is for information purposes only. lime. lower high blood pressure. lemon. The stones can be placed directly on the body or under the table that you are working. You would then take the Golden Eagle feather and make a circular motion moving from the first to the seventh charka and back down again. with each charka stop for a moment and take a deep breath.. If you are using Ethereal Stones.. Suggested stone for Chakra use are as follows: Stones listed are the ones generally related to that specific chakra. placed in the palm of the client.. Above is a healing grid to use in correspondence with colors of the seven charkas. I felt it appropriate to share some information here as well. simple point your finger to each of the charka to place an appropriate stone prior to beginning the breath. there is a shaman stone to each side. .The Gifts of Stone Lodge People I decided to also include a small selection of the uses of stones. Example: Point your index finger to the root charka and say “carnelian”… thus activating the essence of the stone. As we are to be connected to all things given by the Great Spirit. You would do this using the appropriate stone for each of the seven charkas. please take note of the following: 40 .. holding it to a count of five and then blow across the feather and stone at each charka bring them into balance. You may also use them ethereally as an alternative option. Peridot. White Marble. Rhodachrosite. white. white and purple stones 6th Third Eye Chakra Lapis Lazuli. Moonstone. Clear. Iolite. Kunzite. Selenite. Turquoise. Serpentine. go with your instincts. regardless of color or type. Jaspers. Calcites. Iolite. Blue. Tiger’s Eye. Red and orange stones 1st Base Chakra - 41 . White Howlite. 7th Crown Chakra Clear Quartz. Pink and green stones 3rd Solar Plexus Chakra Citrine. Aquamarine. Yellow Jasper. Moldavite. Rhodonite. Lapis Lazuli. Sunstone. Pink Quartz. Sodalite. Red Jasper. Clear. Amethyst. Blue Topaz. Amazonite. blue-green and blue-purple stones 4th Heart Chakra Green Aventurine. Jade. Sapphire. Amethyst. Moonstone. Lepidolite. Fluorites and Quartz come in many natural colors and can be used with the chakras whose color they relate to. If you feel a certain stone should or should not be used with a chakra. Orange Jasper. Sugilite. purple stones 5th Throat Chakra Blue Lace Agate. Yellow Calcite. Golden Topaz. Yellow and yellow-green stones 2nd Sacral Chakra Red and Orange Carnelian.You can use clear quartz crystal for all chakras. Agates. Tourmalines. Amber comes in yellow and orange colors. Black and red stones Stones/crystals and their use. they along with Tree Agates and Fern Agates are healing stones. peace and tranquility. Red Garnet. Red Jasper. Blue-green with whites and grays mixed in are the colors you see most often. they are good for bodily protection or survival. It is nature's tranquilizer. AMETHYST The Birthstone of February is also known for healing. AMAZONITE Amazonite varies in color from almost blue to green. transparent crystalline purple. stimulator and strengthener. Red Carnelian. Moss Agates are milky with moss inside. Used in the treatment of disorders of the lungs. Hematite. Dendritic Agates are a milky white with blue or black spots. heart. transforming negative energy into positive. it is a member of the quartz family. Indian Agates have an eye formation in the center of the stone. AMBER Known for healing and purification. Amber is said to be one of the most magickally used stones by Witches of the Old Religion. it is an excellent protector of children. It is associated with success gem. contentment. Amethyst varies in color from almost pink. A High Priestess of a coven may wear amber as well as jet beads to signify her position. Blue-black Sunstone. Onyx.Obsidian. a spell strengthener and can stimulate the flow of money towards you. they are used for protection in travel. It works equally as well 42 . past life regression and opening the Crown Chakra. and their colors are varied. Enhances creativity and leadership. Banded Agates relieve stress and emotional pain. fossilized resin of extinct organic matter. This is an all purpose to a purple so dark as to appear black under low light. Black Tourmaline. adrenal glands and the muscular/urogenitol systems. AGATES There are several types of Agates. ADVENTURINE (Blue and Green) Balances the male/female energies. They stimulate wound closure ad act a cleanser. Good luck. green color. such as friends or clients. protection. but sometimes it can be found in shades of "peach" as well as browns and grays. Medically Aventurine is said to stimulate muscle tissue and ease anxiety. Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. and a connection to the higher self. It is used for protection. It is an all purpose lucky stone with a push in a winning direction. AVENTURINE Aventurine is most often green. Also to relieve a moment of stress. and has the ability to cheer up the unhappy. Astrological correspondence: Mercury 43 . It appears tightly packed with metallic speckles and is sometimes called Indian Jade. Aventurine belongs to the quartz family. but can be used for comforting grief. Amethyst is used to rid a person of negative feelings always have a nice piece in the room whee you entertain outsiders. meditation. Mirrors made of Obsidian are used for scrying purposes. grounding. drawing the favor of superiors. this gem is good for being able to cure headaches. It is aso used to transform negativity and strengthen the Third Eye Vision or your intuitive sense. and is known for giving hope and confidence. APACHE TEAR The Apache Tear is a small piece of Obsidian that is a type of volcanic glass and is the color black. alcoholism and keep one from smoking. disturbing dreams or insomnia) and brings prophetic dreams. inner vision. insomnia. AQUAMARINE The Birthstone of March is a transparent bluish . stimulates psychic power. self-love. Medically Amethyst has long been used to strengthen the endocrine and immune systems. Aventurine is also used to help build stronger eyesight. intellect. Astrological correspondence: Jupiter/Neptune. It also gives courage. spirituality. although touching or holding the stone with you dominant hand acts more quickly spirituality. Amethyst is often put under a pillow for several reasons. forgiveness and understanding. emotional stability. It is basically a stone of protection.worn or just carried. It produces peaceful sleep (rids a person of nightmares. In magick. blue or red in color. It aids intellect and makes the wearer more creative. commitment. 44 .BLOODSTONE The Blood stone is really a Jasper. purple. It is an aid in removing both mental and physical blocks. EMERALD The Birthstone of May is green in color. the red spots turn to white and the stone should then be returned to the elements from whence it came. It helps to provide happiness. keep a Bloodstone in your pocket to protect yourself. spiritual balance and enlightenment and increased intuition. and aid in legal matters and in meditation. eloquence and popularity. intuition and acceptance. CITRINE This stone is said to bring money. CARNELIAN The Carnelian is a very special Agate and is translucent red or orange in color. GARNET The Birthstone of January is a deep red and is known for strengthening health. wisdom. fidelity and innocence. Fluorite is seen as interlocking cubes or sometimes gives the appearance of two pyramids fused together. courage. It is the success stimulator for the career minded individual. provide intense healing. energy. It is also carried to avoid wounds. love. courage. but because of it's unique properties it is listed separately. It is also called a Heliotrope. It is very dark green in color with red or orange spots or bands in it. creativity. It is known for providing stability and order. harmony. pink or blue-green. If you embark upon the healing of another person. It is a powerful action stone. It strengthens love and intelligence. balance. The Bloodstone is used and carried by Witches to bring about their wishes. courage. It has been used for centuries in healing of both internal and external difficulties. mental focus and emotional stability to those provides consistency. FLUORITE The color of this stone is variegated translucent blue. It is said that when the energy of the Bloodstone is used up. grounding. awareness. and aids in centering but is most often used for grounding. dreams. bones and soft tissues. LABRADORITE 45 . Used for disorders of the teeth. The red Jasper aids in night protection. JASPERS These stones are hard and opaque with varied colors. Jaspers strengthen your energy flow and relieve stress. HEMATITE Hematite looks like a lustrous steely black pearl. Brown Jaspers are best for grounding and stability. Used to eliminate pain. facilitates awareness and encourages emotional expression. It is a gem of inspiration and confidence. They are often called Thunder Eggs.energy. The only other common use is in scrying. remembering dreams and astral travel. Astrological correspondence: Saturn Howlite Used to calm communication. brings inner happiness and mental order. sincerity. Amethyst or Topaz centers. spirituality. Aids spirituality. Promotes patience. peace and astral travel. meditation. Hematite activates the spleen and aids in blood supply. stress and rage. GEODES Geodes are stone balls with Crystal. They have also been known as rain gatherers. It transforms negative into positive. Helps balance the calcium levels in the body. the defensive return of negative energy. they simulate dance and free spirit. In magick a Geode can be used to concentrate power prior to it's release. consistency. awareness. Green are for healing. ambition. balance. The reflections from a light source (the best is light from a candle) on a large piece of polished Hematite will produce answers. JADE Jade can be various shades of green. frankness ad generosity. friendliness. They are a collection of mineral deposits that dazzle the eye when the stone is sliced open. lapis has been associated with power. It is also believed to greatly enhance vision quests. It is believed to stimulate inner vision. Others only know they are uncomfortable when wearing a piece of jewelry with Labradorite in it. It was first mined in Afghanistan 6000 years ago. it breaks into two pieces to warn you of the coming of danger. insight and good judgment. but anyone who has ever worn or even carried a piece of Labradorite can tell you exactly what it does. The rich blue color is due to the sulfur that is inherent in the structure of lazurite. and most frequently as a stimulator for psychic abilities. As you rotate a piece of Labradorite. It is often used in healing. MOONSTONE 46 . Through the ages. It is associated with the Crown and/or the Third Eye Chakra. give enhanced wisdom. It is also found in Chile and in lesser quantities elsewhere. feelings. It has a truly unique ability. People report the impressions. You might call Labradorite a psychic amplifier. Lapis strengthens the skeletal system and activates the thyroid. MALACHITE This stone is colored blue or green with variegated bands. For soothing purposes all the stone needs do is touch the skin. The name means blue rock and is always a brilliant blue with violet or greenish tints. you will see little flashes. The best source of lapis is in the remote mountains in Afghanistan. visions. In fact. and events overwhelm them and they must remove the piece of jewelry with the Labradorite in it after awhile. The custom has long been its use to help diseases of the blood. It then proves very useful in playing hunches or any area where knowing a bit more than others around you is an aid. many people find its influence so unsettling they cannot wear or carry it.Labradorite is an iridescent blue green color. Each of those little flashes will enhance any psychic event. Little has been written about it. love. wisdom. Becoming calm is the first step in awareness. The rock was transported to Egypt and present day Iraq and later to Europe where it was used in jewelry and for ornamental stone. It is for this reason Lapis is often also used to increase psychic awareness. Lapis is one of the oldest spiritual stones known. LAPIS LAZULI Lapis lazuli or lapis for short is mostly lazurite but commonly contains pyrite and calcite. it was often considered the stone of royalty. There is Black Opal on the market that started out as the more common milky form but has been treated with a sugar solution and then sulfuric acid to turn it black. The most common is a milky white with flashes of color becoming visible as the stone is moved. 47 . blue. The people of the volcanic regions also used obsidian for weapons and tools. All are opalescent. both in yourself and in others. and sympathy. intuition. Opal is much sought out for its abilities. confidence. The Moonstone can assist in unblocking emotions between two lovers. Opal also occurs as Boulder Opal. stress reduction. it can crack and change.This stone has a range of colors from white. the Moonstone promotes love. it can be used wherever another gem is called for in magick. Other uses considered for the moonstone are for balance with oneself. helping them communicate in an atmosphere of unconditional love. changing of cycles. the largest ever heard of is of a Plesiosaur found in Australia. Native Americans (The People). It is also the gem of second sight. Black Opal is dark as the name implies and filled with bright flashes of all colors. The Opal is cut leaving the rock as backing into many shapes and sizes. Opal is a noncrystalline form of quartz that contains a small amount of water. be careful. it is considered the best balancer of the Chakras in all of nature. Known as a stone of protection. In fact. Wood and seashells are more common Opalized fossils. happiness and luck. because of all its other colors. and green hues. Mexican Fire Opals are in the red-orange family of colors. it is associated with all the planets. it can also be used to dispel negativity and comfort grief. It is growing in popularity because the wearer feels so much more at ease with the world when wearing it. If it loses water. to a stone with pink. That is also true of the Chakras. In the raw form you can see on the rock small patches of color and flash. It is hard to imagine a 10-meter piece of Opal. compassion. Goddess Energy. OPAL Opal varies in colors. the larger pieces can be used as reflecting glass for scrying purposes. it enhances psychic powers and should be kept with divinatory tools. Fossils can occur as Opals. OBSIDIAN Obsidian is perfectly black volcanic glass. The smaller pebbles of obsidian are referred to as Apache Tears. also used obsidian for ritualistic and divination purposes. because it contains the colors of every other gem. Opal requires more care than other gems. Some sources listed are as associated with the Sun while others the Moon. it promotes beauty and love of one's self and of others. vision and scrying. It has the ability to shut off some people's psychic abilities. fidelity. Some sources list as an aid to building self-esteem and confidence. It is another energy generator and a protective stone. QUARTZ-SMOKEY The color of this crystal is translucent gray/black. It looks like clear Quartz that has been infused with a heavy dose of soot. Small stones often appear almost clear.healing. Rhodonite is often used as an aid to the nervous 48 . meditation. let this stone help you out. astral travel. Rose Quartz is used to bring love to the wearer or fidelity in existing relationships. it aids the kidneys and circulatory system. It is the energizer of the stone family. gentleness and tears of joy or sorrow. Because of its power to bring love. it is often combined with a grounding gem such as Hematite. but is a milky pink color. it is also used as an aid to promote fertility. It encourages peaceful and loving feelings.PEARL The Birthstone of June is known for giving purity. psychic ability. Rose Quartz is never truly clear. this is a reason it is also used when trying to meditate. This allows them to escape from constant psychic sensations. The crystal itself embodies the power of energy. RHODONITE Rhodonite is a reddish stone with black veins. QUARTZ The Quartz Crystal is an opaque. protection. It is also used for de-stressing and is excellent for a friend or family member who is experiencing profound grief over the loss of a loved one. In the physical area. QUARTZ-ROSE This crystal has a soft pink hue. transluscent crystal. If you are feeling a little tired. RHODOCHROSITE Rhodochrosite is variegated pink and wither. This crystal can appear in all colors of the spectrum. It is often worn to calm or center. this is a gem you should consider. it is often confused with Lapis Lazuli. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN Snowflake Obsidian is black with "white snowflakes" through it. SAPPHIRE The Birthstone of September is a deep royal blue. Ruby is a stone everyone knows. It is also a good meditative stone. SODALITE Sodalite is deep blue with strands of white. Snowflake Obsidian both centers and reduces stress. Sources say it is a metamorphic from of impure limestones. It brings forth justice and truth. 49 . Ruby is now grown. Ruby is worn to bring wealth via business and not by things such as gambling. Sodalite is an excellent stress reducer. RUBY The Birthstone for July is brilliant red. contentment. It fractures just like glass. This gem gives loyalty. Sardonyx gives intellectual power and can be used in magickal rites. cruelty and misery. It forms faceted crystals that should be highly prized if you can find even one. Strangely. SARDONYX This is said to be the true Birthstone of August before the jewelers changed it to peridot. it is associated with the planet Mars. This gem is said to give boldness.system and both the thyroid and pituitary glands. The protection it offers is from illness although some sources also list its ability to be a psychic protector. peace and humility. Snowflake Obsidian's planet is Saturn. Some say it is also responsible for anger. This stone enables you to go through the day without being affected by major upheavals or emotional turmoil. Snowflake Obsidian is volcanic glass. loyalty and charity. The resulting gems are as good in their magick as the natural stones. More commonly using it clearness as a scrying stone uses it to detect psychic dangers. It has always been associated with wealth and protection. Obsidian was used in prehistoric times for tools. If you have problems wearing either Hematite or Amethyst. courage. SUNSTONE The Sunstone is tangerine in color and native to Oregon, this stone looks like a slice of orange and even feels like one. This is an energizer and a cellular healing stone. It is often associated with the Sun and the element of Fire. Sometimes used in cancer recovery. TIGER EYE This beautiful stone is honey-brown with banded tints. It is a stone of luck and fortune, but is also known for its truth discerning capabilities; it is a stone of honesty. Anyone attempting to lie to you while you are carrying this stone had better be careful, as his lies will be known. It is used for courage, stability, energy, psychic ability, insight, intuition, and as an antidepressant. TOPAZ The Birthstone of November stands for fidelity and love, it has been known to draw honor, wealth, cure anger and give sobriety. TURQUOISE The Birthstone of December is baby blue and a stone of protection; it brings safety and prevents accidental death. It will drain of color if in contact with your flesh over a period of time where you are in a highly stressed mode. Turquoise is also a speaking stone; it enhances verbal communication and allows thoughts to flow in perfect sentences. Unakite Helps balance the emotional body. Facilitates the re-birthing process. Used in the treatment of disorders of the reproductive system and promotes healthy pregnancies. ZIRCON Zircon comes in clear, yellow, orange, red, brown, and green. Each color has its own magical properties. Clear is a good substitute in magick for diamond. It is often used to clear the mind and is used for protection. Yellow brings love to its wearer and increases sexual energy. It is a stone effective in lifting your spirits. Orange is listed as most protective during travel, particularly against theft, but can 50 also be used in beauty magick. Red is often used in magick dealing with money. It is also protective but also adds energy to the body in times of stress. It is an aid in healing the body and reducing pain. Brown is listed only for grounding or centering purposes. It is called on for some magick to increase wealth. Green is brings raised spirits and happiness to the bearer's life. It is also used in money magick. who carry it. Chakras Chakra First Second Third Solar Plexus Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Location Function Feet to base of Grounding spine Genital area Sexuality Abdominal Personal area power Emotional Diaphragm release Heart Love, healing Ear, nose, Communicati throat on Inner Brow wisdom Crown of head Oneness Color Black, brown, red Red, orange Yellow Coral, yellowgreen Pink, green Blue Dark blue, purple White "Chakras", which means "wheels" in Sanskrit, are points of energy running along our spine. Ancient Hindus formulated that there were seven of these energy wheels, each a different color and spinning in a clockwise direction. Interestingly enough, the spacing of chakras actually match major nerve or endocrine centers in the body. The chakras can become easily blocked, making us feel sick or out of balance. You can clear the chakras by visualizing cleansing light pouring into them. The first chakra: also called "the root chakra." Located at the base of the spine. It is linked to survival instincts and our ability to ground ourselves in the physical world. Blockage manifests as paranoia, defensiveness. 51 The second chakra: located just beneath the navel, and related to our sexual and reproductive capacity. Blockage manifests as emotional problems or sexual guilt. The third chakra: located behind the solar plexus, which gives us a sense of our personal power in the world. Blockage manifests as anger or a sense of victimization. The fourth chakra: the heart chakra, which gives us the ability to express love. Blockage can manifest as immune system or heart problems, or a lack of compassion. The fifth chakra: located in the throat, directly tied to creativity and communication. Blockage manifests as problems like laryngitis or sore throats, creative blocks or general problems communicating with others. The sixth chakra: "the third eye." Located between the eyebrows, this chakra is the seat of intuition and awareness. Blockage manifests as sinus or eye problems. The seventh chakra: "the crown chakra", located at the top of the head. This is related to one's personal spiritual connection to the universe. Blockage manifests as psychological problems. Ethereal Crystals Over the last weeks or so, I had decided to give an additional attunment as a gift to those working with Sacred Breath. Ethereal Crystal attunments allows you to work with the essence of crystals without actually having to have the physical stones on hand. It saves time/money and it is convenient when carrying stones with you are a problem. I do enjoy working with crystals, but I also find it very beneficial to have an alternative means of using them. An Ethereal Crystal healing can stand alone or be combined with other healing methods, such as Reiki , Sacred Breath or other healing modalities. To those that wish to have this addition attunment, it is done in two parts. 1, 2 & 3 then 4, 5 & 6. There must be at least a five day space between the two sets. It is given separately from the Sacred Breath initiation. You can either use it with the system or without. You would also be given my lineage for the Ethereal attunments, so there would actually be two lineages given to those that choose or feel called to 52 Red Jasper Malachite. Green Calcite Carnelian. It can be done in person or as with other modalities be done by distant sendings. Black Tourmaline. Blue Saphire Yellow Sapphire. Fire Opal Fluorite. These ethereal crystals are much stronger than those found in earth. This is presented 53 . Rose Quartz. Pyrite.work with crystals and feel they would benefit from this additional system. Violet Tourmaline. Amethyst. Double Terminated Clear Quartz Animal Medicine/Totems Below I have listed some of the animals/totem/animals guides that can assist us in our goal of healing others and ourselves. Gold Calcite. Azurite Bloodstone. Aventurine Pink Beryl (also known as Morganite). Hematite. Chrysocolla. There is no charge for this. You are attuned to the following stones: AMBER. Ruby Sodalite. Moldavite. Amazonite. Aquamarine. Clearn Quartz Emerald. Moonstone Peridot. Botswana Agate. Turquois Etheral Crystals 4-5-6 Prerequisite: Ethereal Crystals 1-2-3 Alexandrite. Red Garnet. Blue Lace Agate. Through attunement you gain access to a specific crystal's energy and can channel it by intention. Pink Tourmaline. Citrine. Jade Lapis Lazuli. adaptability) The is just a small sharing. Fox (Camouflage). Otter (Woman Medicine). fly or swim upon this earth carry a “medicine” that they will share and teach… we need only to observe. Spider (Weaving). My suggestion is that if any of the “add” ons peak your interest or you feel drawn too then pursue further studies. survival. Turtle (Mother Earth). Opossum. Squirrel (Gathering). crawl. There is a wealth of information to be had through books. Hawk (Messenger). Butterfly (Transformation). Shark(hunter. Horse (Power). Antelope (Action). Mountain Lion (Leadership). 54 . Wolf (Teacher). Eagle (Spirit). Lynx (Secrets). Tiger (power. All living/breathing creatures that walk. Raven (Magic). Prairie Dog (Retreat). Badger (Aggressiveness). Dog (Loyalty). Alligator (Integration). Rabbit (Fear). Black Panther (Embracing the Unknown). Owl (Deception).just as a “taste” as were the other offerings that can and do work well with your basic hands on healing systems. Mouse (Scrutiny). Beaver (Builder). Lizard (Dreaming). Jaguar (Integrity/Impeccability). Hummingbird (Joy). Ant (Patience). Bat (Rebirth). Dragonfly. Frog (Cleansing). and hear the lessons being given. Grouse (Sacred Spiral). Originally there were 44 cards but have increased to a set of 52 presently. Turkey (Give-Away). A good source of information on working with animals as totems/guides is Ted Andrews (Animal Speaks) and Jamie Sams (Medicine Cards)… I have worked with Jamie Sams medicine cards since they first came out in 1988. energy) Polar Bear(solitude-transformation) Crane(Solitude-independence) Seahorse( confidence. The set comes with beautifully illustrated cards and a book on descriptions and how to use them. Coyote (Trickster).grace). (Diversion) Crow (Law). Raccoon (Generous Protector). Wild Boar (Confrontation). Skunk (Reputation). Elk (Stamina). Swan (Grace). Dolphin (Manna). Moose (Self-Esteem). Whale (Record Keeper). Snake (Transmutation). (Illusion) Armadillo (Boundaries). Salmon (Wisdom/Inner Knowing). listen. Deer (Gentleness). the internet and perhaps you will be one of those that will work with a physical teacher. Porcupine (Innocence). Blue Heron (Self-Reflection). Weasel (Stealth). Bear (Introspection). Buffalo (Prayer & Abundance). It is a warm color which invigorates. also menstrual problems. for example. but has many of the same properties. also good as a tonic and laxative. It serves as a general tonic and neutralizer.. anemia. Yellow: Yellow is excellent in treating bowel and intestine problems. the nervous system. Red: Red is at one end of the spectrum. use green. Very good for illnesses of the respiratory system such as asthma and bronchitis. piles. Good for mental disorders. then have the patient sit in front of the window so the colored light is directed to the afflected area. In the absent of sunlight or there is no available window artificial light may be used. I purchased some small pieces of stained glass and used some copper tape to protect the edges. It is good for treating indigestion and heartburn. even cataracts. glass or even tissue paper on the pan of a window. once in the morning and once in the evening.. neuralgic headaches. Excellent for heart problems. Blue: Good for cuts and burns. Indigo: Good for emotional problems. It also acts as an antiseptic and cooling agent. then make sure that the light is touching that area. It is neutral to the other others. constipation. and liver diseases. excellent when used for treatment of persons having heat diseases. if the problem is in the arm. This treatment should be given in two thirty minutes daily. It can act as a mild sedative to relieve many fears and give a mental uplift. Excellent for inflammations including those of internal organs. Orange: Orange is not as harsh of a color as red. Direct sunlight is my choice and is the best to use.Working with Colors for Healing Work Violet: Violet is at the opposite end of the spectrum from red. deafness. This is frequently better than a window because the light can be more accurately focused onto the afflicted area. You could also use plastic. Color-Charging Water 55 . female complaints. and especially good for the eyes. ulcers. head colds and boils. When in doubt. From a photographic supply firm one can obtain empty cardboard slide mouths onto which can be placed small rectangles of colored plastic or acetate so to have a set of slides of the seven primary colors. One method is the used of a photographic slide projector. Green: Green is the great healer. also for rheumatism. An ordinary glass of water can become medicinal when charged by sunlight. Tape a piece of colored paper or acetate around the glass (a colored bottle is even better) and let it sit in sunlight from six to eight hours. Even if the sun does not directly shine on the water it will still be charged. 56 . A eight ounce glass of water taken three time daily has the similar effect as a thirty minute colored light application. When at all possible do the attunements in person. 57 . We will begin this day with a meditation/initiation and then after a small break complete the process of initiation/attunment. we will conclude that indeed the process can and does work at a distance. It is also not mandatory for one to use it. Each Master/Healer may create their own.Sacred Breath A Journey of Remembering Attunement/Initiation – Process Meditation Greetings to all. Realizing that this is not always possible. this is simply an example. it can be read during the initiation. This meditation does not have to be memorized. . Take a deep and cleansing breath to the count of five… breathe deep. Can you feel a vibration coming back to you? Feel.. what do you smell? Does it smell like spring/flowers or musky or the smell of pine needles? Keeping your eyes closed. you may begin by forcefully patting the ground but just continue until you find your own rhythm. now feel with your palms firmly pressed to the ground. what do you hear around you? Birds? The wind? Now in your minds eye. Feel her rhythm and begin to remember……… If you are beginning to feel uncomfortable. Sit down and get yourself as comfortable as you can..... it can be fast or slow. Start your process by going on walkabout. Shall we begin? Come with me on a journey of awakening. then bend forward with your hands in front of you. (This is also for distant initiation). palms down touching the earth if possible. either in real life or by meditation state of finding one.. remembering…. palms down touching the earth or by laying down either on your stomach or back. Just lay there for a time.. if you can not physically do this sitting upright. Initiate would be given a copy of this and read prior to beginning or one of the Master/Healers offerings.. It can be one palm at a time or using both. Closing your eyes… getting more comfortable and relaxed.. Now. continue walking until you just “feel” like this is a special for you. what do you see? Can you see trees. colors? Now.Let’s begin by saying that it is my practice to have an initiate find a place in nature... feeling the earth natural rhythm/heartbeat… 58 . Allow it come naturally to you. Do this breath twice and relax. what is being sent back to you. shift your position and possibly for many a good time for those sitting to just lay down either face down or laying on your back or shifting from back to stomach/stomach to back. just like your were playing a drum with your hands… allow the rhythm to be whatever it feels right for you.. I would ask that you to begin patting the earth. one… two…three… four…five and hold you breath for five seconds and breath out… one… two…three…four and five.. Now place your hands to your sides... and then to stop.. Allow this to continue until the rhythm begins to slow. I want you to experience all your senses… what do you feel? Is the ground warm/cold... giving yourself the time to feel the heartbeat coming from the very core of the earth mother. is it the same rhythm that you feel beaming back at your from the earth? Feel the heart beat of the earth and then yours. the place of beginnings. The place of memories stored. Stand for a few moments. Take a took around you.. Moving further into the room you see an altar. pick it up and continue to walk… it seems a bit dark but your eyes have adjusted and coming in your view is a chamber with a door/lock… take the key and open the door and walk in…your eyes are filled with the beautiful colors of crystals covering the chamber wall..... Each of us are gifted with different things… take the leather pouch and place it around you neck. with one great outward breath. this is the place of the first heart beat… bringing with you the Sacred Breath….. the smells.. Once again.Stop again to give thanks for the gifts you have received. every turn of your head brings another color.. allowing the colors to be absorbed. sounds and touch.. what do you see? As you begin to walk looking down you see a key. a leather pouch and another gift. As your emerge back in the place that you began… exhale. two… three… four… five. each bringing a gift of healing.... upon the altar are two objects. Move back toward the chamber door step out…. Does it now feel differently to you now? Now I want you to feel yourself beginning blending with earth below you…. your heartbeat will slow or speed up to match the rhythm that is beneath you… When the heartbeats are the same… then I want to you take in another deep breath to the count of five… one….four and five…letting your breath out to the count of five. four….. Again. and it feels cool and safe.. begin to feel what is around you... 59 ... Your body beginning to move downward… deeper and deeper and finally feel you’re body coming to rest in a space at the core of the grandmother.. Standing with your eyes closed… its now time to come back. Relax….five and hold to the count of five… one…two…three…. I want you to feel your own heartbeat…. and place the second object in your pouch. take in a deep breath to the count of five….. You find yourself in a cave like sitting. you can hear the water trickling around you. One. moving upward… As you are pulling in the breath you are pulling from the depth or core of the earth.. the place of the grandmother. Two…three…..Now. and that is Master/Healer. There is only one level of attunement. This is part of the initiation and not done at separate times. Candles for the four directions of East. I also use a candle representing Spirit. Preparing a sacred space for the attunement. potty breaks etc… There will be an sixty to ninety minute break and then we will begin the attunements. This may also be done in a two day workshop that one may include traditional hand positions or done in a one day process with prior studies done by the initiate. South. West and North are frequently used and are always done when I do an attunement both in person and at a distance. Each given the ability to pass this attunement. for Sacred Breath I use the colors designated by the Lakota Sioux. each Master/Healer may create their own. It can also be used as a time to talk about the pouch around your neck. The process of this meditation is also to clear old baggage and does some chakra work at the same time. What gift did you bring back from your journey? I would also like to stress that the above meditation is not mandatory. 1. The Four Directions There are many different variances in what colors represent the four directions or four winds.Now is a good time for everyone to get a drink. which is traditionally for me white or Violet. 60 . Candles of course are only an option that you may or may not want to use. cedar or a choosing of your nwn. I place a protective circle around this area and send out any negative energy from around us. Remembering that each comes to Sacred Breath with their own religious beliefs or spirituality.. Appropriate music is also nice as sound does affect our ability to relax and open. Cleanse the area or “smudge” using sage. these can be found in many metaphysical store and or grocery stores as an all in one candle. try to be considerate and not impose too much of your own personal practices. or simply use all white candles. I will give an additional handout for this procedure for those that wish to have it. If not using a smudge material. but be sure to ask prior to using it if the initiate is sensitive to fragrances. It is the intent that is the underlying purpose of doing this. 2. So. I also elect to use a smudging ceremony to clear myself and the initiate prior to beginning. you will also find widely used these colors: Directi Colo Eleme on r nt NORT Gree Earth H n Yello EAST Air w SOUTH Red Fire WEST Blue Water You can also alternatively use a chakra colored candle.East – Yellow West – Black North . than use by words. Only have it loud enough that it can be 61 . I always find that using incense is nice.Red White – South Green – Earth Blue – Sky Alternative to these colors.. 7. 3. In the manual will be an explanation about these stone. I initiate you (name) into the energies and healing of the Sacred Breath. have a portable chair for the initiate to sit in. As one that follows a Shamanic path. You may create your own meditation to use. they will use a crystal and use it during their first healing sessions with others. leaving the two stones in place. Say mentally. I also let the initiate know that should they like to have a crystal or tool charged during the initiation. It is used as a form of prayer/meditation prior to beginning the initiation. bringing them up to the heart chakra. 9. I first offer up my drum to Great Spirit/Mother Earth. I used my drum at this time. 6. the initiate is ethereally attuned to the moqui stones that they may use them in their healing practice with the physical stones are not available. asking permission to pass this initiation. This of course is an option and not required for others who do not follow the same path as I.faintly heard. 62 . they may place it under their chair. The female stone in the right hand or dominate hand of the male and the male in the right or dominate hand of the female. Have them answer out loud. Take the initiates hands and close them together. Often time. 4.not crossed) and to get in a comfortable position with their hands palms up at the heart chakra. then moving the hands to the initiates lap. leading support and protection. Great Spirit/God/Goddess and ask they join you in this attunement. 10. Place either two ethereal moqui stones or the physical stones. Come up to face the initiate and say their name out loud. also known as Shaman stones. Have your initiate sit in a chair (feet together . Place both hands on the initiate’s head to achieve an energetic report with him/her. May you use this energy in a manner that it has been given. May your heart be touched as you re-connect with that part of you that has been lost from your conscious memory. If you are working outside. 8. Call upon whomever you call to in prayer. 5. At the closing of the initiation. “Spirit” 13.. 12... And ask that what has been given be kept in the sacred manner in which it was intended. Repeat step 9 at each of the seven chakras. a feather... 15. 11. you would pass out the certificates and any gifts that you wish to give the initiate. To all the newly attuned Master/Healers. see the breath entering the heart place as a pink light or flame. holding their breath for a time that they can comfortably do and then releasing the breath in one continuous movement... May your journey continue to unfold many new things and that you share with others the Sacred Breath. ask that they take in a deep breath.. Give thanks to all that have come to assist you during the attunements. 14. 63 . the place of remembering. a crystal or stone.fingertips up.. It is not of course mandatory to do so. While they are taking this breath. This also ethereally attunes you to the energies/medicine of the Golden Eagle. This will conclude the initiation ceremony... At this time... Go to each of the four corners extinguishing each candle (snuffing not blowing) ending with the candle representing Spirit. This unites the male/female unity/energies.e. or if possible allowing it to burn itself out. Tell the new initiated Master/Healer to sit with their eyes closed/relaxed and to open them and get up when they are ready to do so. Place their hands back at the heart chakra and once again. Take a deep breath in to the count of five…holding your breath to the count of five and breathing out across their fingertips to the count of five. with the fifth breath emptying the lungs. I take a feather and have it just above the initiate’s hands. counting to themselves one to five. then blowing across the feather and fingertips and then moving back a few steps from the initiate.. i. the winds of change and healing. The place of Spirit.. ** It is requested that any attunements given by the newly attuned Master/Healers keep a record of all students attuned to Sacred Breath. 64 . you carry with you the ability to blow the breath of the sacred places. it is illegal to possess a golden eagle feather or any bird of prey. Fire and Water… The four winds. From this time forward.. Air. Since the shaman stones are not always available and perhaps cost prohibited.. ** Special Notes: The feather that I use for the initiation is a Golden Eagle Feather. The breath of the Earth. you are ethereally attuned to the stones and the essence of the Golden Eagle. you can of course create your own within the guidelines that have been given with this manual. They are made to cross in the sacred center. you would use “intent” or you may do as I do and still perform a ceremony very much done as above. If you are doing this ceremony at a distance. This attunement is made available as an example. the feather that I use is a “Spirit Feather” meaning that it is a gift from Great Spirit.It’s also nice to have a small amount of time to visit with the new initiates and possibly some refreshments... I am one that does enjoy it but you are not required to do so. it lives with the heart space. of course we all realize that in the US. I keep a book of registry numbers assigned and dates of attunements. It does not require an elaborate ceremony.. along with you initiation.. 65 . recommendations or prescriptions of any kind. please do not replace your health being under the supervision of a medical doctor or other health care professional. If you have a health condition and intend to use Sacred Breath.Copyright 2002 by Wanda S. they are not intended as directions. and suggestions contained in this manual are for Sacred Breath students. Ruffner Printed in the United States Of America Publisher’s Note : The ideas. procedures.