Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Rose Maroc

rosa centifolia-distilled from the fresh petals or solvent extracted to a concrete or absolute. Often produced in Turkey, France or Morocco. Carries a softer, honeyed, fruitier tone than Rosa damascena.

Rose oil (mainly synthetic) is found in 46% of men’s fragrances and 98% of women’s.  


CHARACTER:  "Vivacious Motivator"  Passionate, Harmonious, Reassuring, Comforting, Regal, Tender, Heart-expansive. “A velvet throne in warm sunlight.” The symbolism is the richest and most complex of any plant.  


ETHERIC COLORS: Soft Emerald Green tinged with Magenta and Gold, Pink, Peach 

NUMBER:  7       

CRYSTALS:  Ruby, Rose Quartz, Emerald, Kunzite, Pink Calcite, Rhodonite, Green Aventurine, Peach Moonstone, Morganite, Opal, Clear Quartz, Chrysoprase

CHAKRA:  Heart, Sacral, subtle Crown   

MUSICAL:  Base C, A flat, E flat; string quartet, classical waltz, harp and cello, lush orchestral textures     

ELEMENT:  Water, Air and Ether; somewhat Earth

PERFUME NOTE:  Mid to Base           

ASTRO:  Venus, Moon, Libra, Taurus


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Motivated, Inner vitality, Revived, Confident, Passionate, Cooperative, Sense of Freedom, Fulfilled, Forgiving, Sensual


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Grief, Bitterness, Fear of love, Jealousy, Passivity, Deception, Lack of ambition, Vengeful, Anxiety, Depression


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Skin care, eczema, poor circulation, asthma, coughs, hay fever, nausea, insomnia, headache, nervous tension. Balances things out of kilter.  Comforts in times of sorrow, dissolves psychological pain, refreshes a sad heart.




Blends well with JASMINE, ORANGE BLOSSOM, GERANIUM, BERGAMOT, LAVENDER, CLARY SAGE, SANDALWOOD, PATCHOULI, CHAMOMILE,  CLOVE, and PALMAROSA.  


Has over 300 constituents.  Mainly Citronellol (18-22%), phenyl ethanol, geraniol, nerol, stearopten, farnesol, )


ARCHETYPES:  LOVER, GOURMET, ARTIST, POET, DANCER, ACTOR, STORYTELLER, SACRED QUEEN, COMPASSIONATE EMPRESS  


PERSONALITY: 

+Deep, hypnotic, vivacious, alive.  Deeply erotic.  Lives are full of excitement and emotion.  Great fervor, delight friends with sensuality and life’s pleasures.  Possibly a social entertainer.

+They love dramas, usually other people’s.

+ Soft, but purposeful.  Appreciates all life’s sensual pleasures, so long as their enjoyment doesn’t cause detriment to others.

+ Comforts the deeper emotions and affects the souls of others.  They often become artists, poets, composers, musicians, singers, dancers, cooks, or involved in film.

+ They tend to wilt if not allowed free reign of expression.

+ Give unconditionally to everyone if deserving of their attention.

+ The younger generation loves them because of their wild stories and charming tolerance.  Parents can be charmed just as much as lovers and friends.

+ESFP

-If negative, they can be overbearing and deceptive.  If truly wronged, they could become jealous and vengeful. 

-They might be accused of bullying and always knowing best, but nothing is malicious.


(updated Feb. 26, 2026)

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