Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Linden Blossom



Tilia vulgaris- Tilia cordata or Tilia europaea—concrete and absolute from the dried flowers.  Historically, linden trees were gathering places in European villages — symbols of peace, community, and loving protection. Also called “Lime flowers”. Sweet, honeyed, floral, soft, slightly green and warm, it is becoming difficult to find quality Linden. If so, it is extremely expensive.
(The TRUE absolute is difficult to find...may be adulterated.  No formal testing.  Dilute well for topical use. It does not dilute well in Fractionated Coconut - but if warmed, will dilute and blend beautifully into Jojoba.)

 

CHARACTER: "Creative Romantic",  “Serene Consoler,” Secure, Patient, Heart-softening, Gently wise, Strength through Tenderness, Loving Presence

ETHERIC COLORS: Blue, Mauve, Light Opalescent Silver, Soft green, Pale Gold, Peach

CHAKRA: Heart, Solar, subtle Root and Third Eye        

ELEMENT:  Water and Earth         

ASTRO:  Moon, Jupiter , Cancer, Libra   

GEM/CRYSTALS:  Sodalite, Lepidolite, Amazonite, Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Rhodonite, Moonstone, Labradorite, Pearl, Jade, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst

MUSICAL:  A or F; harp, soft strings, gentle choir; Lullaby

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 1


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Relaxed, Calm, Soothed, Self-confident, Secure, Balanced, Structured, Stable, Connection to Creation


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Nervous, Anxiety, Tension, Hysteria, Over-excitement, Insecurity, Possessive, Jealous, Anger, Stress, Irritable, Guilt, Lovelorn, Oversensitive, Indecision.


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Cramps, indigestion, headaches, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension and stress related conditions.


PROPERTIES:  mildly anti-inflammatory, mild antispasmodic


BLENDS CONTAINING: Amethyst, Dancing Angels, Pink Tourmaline,    Point Sublime, Power of Heaven, Sitalpu,  Timberline, Tropical Trail,   Twelve Flowers,    


Blends with: Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Rose Absolute, Rose Otto, Tuberose, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, Neroli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Clove, Ylang Ylang, Black Pepper and Ginger.  


The principal constituent is farnesol. Also nerolidol, benzyl acetate/alcohol.


ARCHETYPES:  COMPANION, PARENT, CHEF, FLIRT, LOVER, ANGEL, CHILD-MAGICAL, CHILD -ORPHAN, COMFORTER, HEARTH KEEPER, PEACEMAKER


PERSONALITY:

+Sweet, calm, gentle, usually feminine. Has a calmness that affects others deeply. They are calming in a panic, when a deadline is due, for example.

+Rounded and stand no nonsense from anyone.  Happy, content with themselves.

+Confident with who they are.  Determined to follow the path they set for themselves.

+Open and up-front.  Helpful when the mood takes them.

+Interesting as they can change and wear many guises.

+Happy to reside in the shadow of their partner.  Love being home with their family. In turn, they expect their family to adore them.

+Can cook up a meal out of practically nothing in a minute.

+Will stay in a job forever, providing it pays well enough.

+Can flirt outrageously just for fun, with no ulterior motive. Infidelity would not cross their mind.  They would be hurt if anyone thought otherwise.

+Money is not their measure of success.

+Incurable romantic.  Love sending poems, love letters, flowers, chocolates, but this phase does wear off and they’ll wonder where the romance went.

-If negative, they tend to sulk rather than shout or get angry.  They may get possessive of partner or children.  They become worriers.  Can get anxiety attacks over things they cannot possibly control.

-They hoard things until their house is full of junk.  They may envy the possessions of others.  They may say such things as “Nobody cares if I live or die.”  Or “I gave up everything for you.”


(updated Feb. 25, 2026)

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