Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi-cold expressed from the fresh peel. Bright, sweet-tart citrus, sparkling, lightly bitter. Several different varieties such as Pink, Ruby Red or White. Used extensively as a fragrance component in the cosmetic industry and as a flavoring in food. 


CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer, especially with old oils. Dilute well for topical use to about 4%.  Should be treated as photo-toxic. Avoid direct sun exposure on treated skin for 12–18 hours unless using a steam-distilled version.


CHARACTER:  "Radiant Guide",   Cheerful, Joyful, Liberating, Bright, Purifier, Fresh Start, Hope and momentum Restorer, Effervescent


ETHERIC COLORS:  Pink-Orange, Coral/Peach, Yellow

CRYSTALS:  Apatite, Leopardskin Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Scolecite, Amazonite, Citrine, Sunstone, Amber, Clear Quartz, Peridot, Calcite, Tiger Eye, Crazy Lace Agate, Ametrine


NUMBER:  5 

CHAKRA:  Solar, Heart and subtle Throat                         

ELEMENTS:  Air, Light Fire, Water, Wood

MUSIC:  G or A; flute, light strings, chimes

PEFUME NOTE:  Top         

ASTRO:  Sun, Mercury, Gemini, Sagittarius           

ENERGY TYPES: 1, 2;  Cool and Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Monoterpenes


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Joyful, Positive, Confident, Balanced, Alert, Inspired, Generous, Uplifted, Emotionally purified, Spontaneous


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Depression, Dependency, Sadness, Grief, Apathy, Mental exhaustion, Emotional violence, Self-doubt, Aggravated, Frustrated


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Acne, congested skin, muscle fatigue, obesity, stiffness, water retention, chills, colds, flu, eating disorders, jet lag, headaches, PMS, gallstones, digestive complaints


BLENDS:    

Princess Bride, Deep River, Dancing Angels, Gingerbread, Cream Soda, Manipura, Palomino, Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Tiger Eye, Wood BadgeYellowstone, Chaco, Arrowhead,  Blue Lace Agate, Caldera,  Citrine, Lemon Meringue, Muladahara,, Ocean Jasper,  Sunset Canyon,  Tree of Life,  Sacred Rim


Blends well with LEMON, PALMAROSA, BERGAMOT, NEROLI, ROSEMARY, CYPRESS, LAVENDER, GERANIUM, CARDAMON, and other spice oils.

May contain: approximately 90% limonene plus cadinen, paradisiol, neral, geraniol, citronellal, sinensal, and esters, coumarins, furocumarins.


ARCHETYPES:  ENVIRONMENTALIST, HEALER, PARENT, ANGEL,VISIONARY, DAWN MESSENGER, OPTIMISTIC TRAVELER, RADIANT COMPANION, CLEAN SLATE CATALYST


PERSONALITY:

+Happy, warm people usually bursting with radiant energy that gives light to everything they do.  Big smile on their face, cheerfully helping a neighbor.

+Deep concern for humanity and the direction the world is taking. Care very strongly for the future of the planet.  Good in jobs concerned with environment.

+Guides of light and happiness for the rest of us.

+Not particularly concerned about money, but not blind to its importance in making one comfortable. “Comfort” rather means “contented.”

+Loves people.  Can be great motivators and “get up and go” type people. But not overbearing.  

+They can be subtle or they can sing and laugh the loudest and are the least self conscious, but they are always discreet.

+No fear of other people. As group leaders, can instill enthusiasm on a grand scale.

+Clearly see unspoken intentions and innermost thoughts. Attuned to their spiritual selves.  Affinity for unseen realms.

+Clear thinkers, make wonderful healers. Warm, generous, very cleansing mentally. Can help people make a clean sweep.

+ Thoughtful, caring partners and lovers and very good parents.

-If negative, they can become bogged down with work or other responsibilities or emotionally loaded with the problems of this planet.

-They might become tired, irritable or weighed down with overwhelming sadness.

(updated Feb. 25, 2026)


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