Balance, Essential Oils And The Moon
All life forms, have a positive connection and relationship to the Moon, their existence intrinsically linked to its cycles and its myriad of phases. Its phases, pull and push all exerting their own kind of power over us.
Humans experience different emotional states as the moon changes from the new through to fullness and back again, some are to be embraced some are to be tolerated and others a nuisance, its these emotions that I would like to personally address using the powers of therapeutic pure essential oils. Each phase of the Moon has its own energies, essential oils when blended synergistically for use in a diffuser or in a nourishing seed oil for topical application have their own powers that correspond to that energy.
New Moon: Setting achievable goals
A new moon signals a new beginning, a fresh start; it is a time to set goals and objectives, identify the things which we intend to change. This phase requires clarity of thought, therefore opening up a clean thought process is important so that the journey ahead is not interrupted by unforeseen obstacles which derail the process of reaching balance and harmony.
I suggest a blend for use in a diffuser. This can be used a couple of days prior, during and after the new moon. (Start the diffuser at least one hour prior to the experience. Essential oil molecules will permeate the air inhaled and be absorbed almost immediately) This synergy is formed by bringing Lemon, Grapefruit and Spearmint together it is believed to be highly cleansing, clearing, sharpening the mind, thus allowing for clarity of thought, making the setting of goals that much easier to achieve.
New Moon diffuser blend:
Lemon EO (2 drops) + Grapefruit EO (2 drops) + Spearmint EO (1 drop).
To heighten the feeling of commitment and confidence, you can also create a body oil. Either use as a massage oil or bath oil, using on damp skin immediately after your bath. Or you can keep add a tablespoon to a warm bath and luxuriate in its stunning aroma even as it instils confidence into every fibre of your being
Clarity Body oil Blend
Sweet Almond Oil (100 ml) + Bergamot FCF (15 drops) + Fir Needle EO (12 drops) + Ylang Ylang EO (5 drop) + Neroli EO (8 drops)
New Moon to Half Moon: Confidence and Commitment
When we move from the New Moon to the next phase, we need to feel the confidence and commitment that will allow us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves.
Confidence diffuser blend:
Himalayan Cedarwood EO (2 drops) + Cypress EO (1 drop) + Grapefruit EO (2 drops).
This diffuser blend is recommended for this lunar phase because Cedarwood and Cypress are extracted from trees which stand tall and proud, confident and powerful against wind and other environmental conditions, this power is harnessed in the oil and the Grapefruit, adds its delicious citrus aroma. Confidence is inhaled and the mind emits positivity, calm and strength which can also be observed in our body language.
To heighten the feeling of commitment and confidence, you can also create a body oil. Either use as a massage oil or bath oil, using on damp skin immediately after your bath. Or you can keep add a tablespoon to a warm bath and luxuriate in its stunning aroma even as it instils confidence into every fibre of your being.
Confidence body oil blend:
Sweet Almond Oil (100 ml) + Himalayan Cedarwood EO (15 drops) + Frankincense EO (15 drops) + Bergamot FCF, EO (10 drops).
Both Himalayan Cedarwood and Frankincense come from trees which have to endure extreme weather conditions, thus making them tough, hardy and able to adjust to terrible environmental conditions at any given time, hence these oils carry within them the ability to instil confidence to over come any situation in which we may be faced, both highly prized in religious institutions for their ability to ground and spiritually make a person feel calm and at ease with his or her environment making them confident, strong and able to reflect negativity, the clear elevating scent of Bergamot is associated with balancing, whilst soothing and cooling, which gives an additional boost to one’s confidence.
Full Moon: Elimination and Cleanse
When the Moon is full our bodies and emotions are full of myriad energies, both negative and positive. This is the opportunity to rid and release the self of the unwanted thoughts and negative energies which have been weighing heavy on us. This diffuser blend encourages an emotional and mental cleanse it is believed that May Chang’s revitalising citrus scent uplifts the mind and prepares it for a thorough cleanse, Frankincense calms, sooths and brings about a feeling of being nurtured and protected whilst Himalayan Cedarwood instils confidence, this synergy is believed to allow the mind to eliminate the negative and welcome the positive.
Elimination/Cleanse diffuser blend:
Frankincense EO (2 drops) + May Chang (1 drop) + Himalayan Cedarwood (2 drops)
To heighten the intensity of a cleanse you can you can also create a body oil. Either use as a massage oil or bath oil, using on damp skin immediately after your bath. Or you can keep add a tablespoon to a warm bath and let the cleansing energy of the blend seep into your pores for a deep physical and emotional cleanse.
Cleanse body oil blend:
Argan (100 ml) + Kashmiri Lavender EO (20 drops) + Cedarwood EO (15 drops) + Bergamot FCF EO (5 drops)
Full to Half Moon: time for Spiritual Rejuvenation and rebalance
This is a good time to rebalance and take stock of the decisions we have made, to make the necessary corrections and adjustments to our aims and objectives, especially for those which might not have followed their intended route to fruition and success. This is a good time to prepare oneself to let go of things, thoughts and energies which have served their purpose and are no longer of any use.
Used in a diffuser, this synergistic blend of powerful spiritually awakening oils, Rhododendron is believed to be grounding, calming and cantering to the the mind preparing it for clarity of thought, Patchouli is believed to have the ability to bring about overall emotional well-being, while Lemon uplifts the spirits and instils confidence, finally, Frankincense the ultimate Spiritually balancing oil.
Spiritually Rejuvenating diffuser blend:
Himalayan Cedarwood EO (2 drops) + Frankincense EO (1 drop) + Lemon EO (1 drop) + Rhododendron EO (1 drop)
To heighten the Spiritually and emotionally cleansing process, you can use a rejuvenating body oil. Either use as a massage oil or bath oil, using on damp skin immediately after your bath. Or you can keep add a tablespoon to a warm bath and let the cleansing energy of the blend help you eliminate and rebalance.
Spiritually awakening and cleansing body oil blend:
Calendula (50 ml) + Argan oil (50 ml) + Cypress EO (10 drops) + Frankincense EO (10 drops) + Patchouli EO (8 drops) + Rhododendron EO (5 drops) + Bergamot FCF EO (7 drops)
Towards a New Moon: time to rebalance
This is the time when balance is required. It is a time to release and heal, a time to nourish, soothe, regenerate and restore, and be ready for the new moon phase, which will begin the cycle once again.
Rebalance diffuser blend:
Mandarin EO (2 drops) + Vetiver (Khus) (2 drops) + Himalayan Geranium (2 drops)
Again, you can heighten the process of rebalancing mind and mood by using a body oil. Either use as a massage oil or bath oil, using on damp skin immediately after your bath. Or you can keep add a tablespoon to a warm bath and let the balancing energy of the blend to help calm and centre your body and mind.
Rebalance body oil blend:
Jojoba Wax (100 ml) + Kashmiri Lavender EO (18 drops) + Himalayan Geranium EO (5 drops) + Bergamot FCF (10 drops) + Vetiver (Khus) EO (7 drops)
Jojoba is a great nourishing oil which is actually a liquid wax, one of the best, when infused with Bergamot FCF, Kashmiri Lavender and Himalayan Geranium it gives a tremendous nourishing boost to the blend. Vetiver (Khus) adds that extra special touch, known as the “oil of Tranquillity” it helps to release nervous tension, anxiety, anger, restlessness, insomnia therefore bringing the body back into balance.
Embrace the moon!
Note well: to air on the side of caution, never use essential oils on children below the again of 16, in a room with pets, on pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant and those suffering from Asthma. Never exceed the dosages given above, never use any of the blends on the face only use on the body. In Aromatherapy actually we believe, “LESS IS MORE”.
