Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica-Cedrus Atlantica-distilled from the wood, stumps, and sawdust. Fragrance is warm, camphor top note with sweet, tenacious, woody-balsamic undertone. The oil is quite different from Texas or Virginia Cedarwood, which are members of the Juniper family. Used as a fragrance component and fixative in cosmetics, soaps, etc, as well as colognes.  There is also a Himalayan Cedar (cedrus deodora).  It also should not be confused with Thuja occidentalis which is known as cedar leaf oil.  Or Western Red Cedar (thuja plicata).

 

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use.  

  

CHARACTER:  "Tower of Strength", Grounding, "Angel's Wisdom" Dignity, Power, Noble spirit,  Warming, Uplifting, Comforting, Reviving, Fortifying, Majestic, Soaring,

ETHERIC COLORS:  blue-green tinged with deep orange and purple

 

NUMBER:  6      

 CRYSTALS:  Lepidolite, Amethyst, Sapphire   

 PERFUME NOTE:  Base

Blending Factor=7 - 8

CHAKRA:  1 & 6     

ELEMENT:  All, mostly Fire    

ASTRO:  Saturn, Sun, Jupiter

ENERGY TYPE: Usually 3 or 4; Warm & Dry

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:  Focus, Concentration, Strength, Confidence, Balance, Stability, Comfort, Persistence, Fortitude

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Scattered thoughts, Thoughtless, Anxiety, Obsession, Irrational, Touchiness, Gloomy, Worry, Fear, Too analytical, Paranoia, Selfish, Aggression, Anger

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Acne, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Eczema, Skin eruptions, arthritis, Bronchitis, Coughs, Cystitis, Oily hair

 

PROPERTIES: decongestant, Urinary sedative,

 

PERSONALITY:

+Glide through life as if they had a royal charter. Seemingly in total harmony with forces of nature.  Mostly masculine, but can be found in women.

+Ancient air, instills confidence, security, can be great comfort in times of trouble.

+Family advisor.  How to deal with a tax return or financial dispute.

+Excels in scholarly professions such as teaching, antiques, architecture, history.

+Unless they are partnered with a balancing type, such as Fruitie, they will run the household.  Amazed that children want to leave home.

+Will defend their brood to the last.

+Kind, dignified and understanding.

+Believe themselves to be truly magnificent.

-Often become confirmed bachelors.  Seems like too much bother to love deeply

Excitement is reserved for ancient digs or uncovering the Holy Grail  Would never sacrifice themselves to love or abandon themselves to a carefree life..

-Dogmatic in their views.  Can become extremely obsessive.  Must always have their right seat in the place of worship.  Folds their newspapers in the same way.  Has to have the TP roll unwinding in the right direction.

-If negative, they can become hell on earth, demanding, arrogant, paranoid.

 

 BLENDS CONTAINING: Kolob Trail, Into The Woods, Kachina, Petroglyph, Wood Badge,  Point Sublime,   Anasazi, Desert Cathedral,   Cinnamon Bears, Kaibab Canyon, Moss Agate, Obsidian,  Splendor, Star Breath,

Terra Cotta, Tiger Eye, Twelve Tribes, Silver River, Mesa Verde, Muladahara, Sitalpu, Spruce Mesa,  Tropical Trail,  Wild At Heart,   

 

 ARCHETYPES:  KING, COUNSELOR, DEFENDER, RESCUER, ARCHITECT, HISTORIAN, SEEKER, WOTAN, FURY OF THE NIGHT, MAGIC WAND

 

Blends with many other oils, especially Citrus, Rosemary, Chamomile, Eucalyptus.

 

Contains:  Atlantone, caryophyllene, cedrol, cadinene, others.