Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Tuberose



Polianthes tuberosa- absolute is obtained from solvent extraction of the fresh flowers. Is often adulterated. It has a heavy, sweet-floral, creamy, honeyed slightly tenacious fragrance. Related to the narcissus and jonquil. Used in high class perfumes. The fragrance of a single flower transforms a room into a flower garden. 


CHARACTER:  "Radiant Elegance"  Transformative, Spontaneous, Extroverted, Centered, Sacred Sensuality, Luxurious, Magnetic Presence,“Moonlit Intensity”  “Water illuminated by candlelight.”  


ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Blue, Greenish Gold, Deep Yellow, Blush Pink, Velvet Plum, Silver, Ivory/Cream


GEMS: Sapphire, Aragonite, Blue/PinkTourmaline, Blue Tiger Eye, Amethyst, Rhodochrosite, Apatite, Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Moonstone, Labradorite, Ruby

CHAKRAS:  Sacral, Heart, subtle Crown (bridges sensuality and spirituality)

ASTRO:  Scorpio, Pisces, Moon, Venus

MUSICAL: Treble F or A; cello, sultry saxophone, deep harp     

ELEMENTS: Water and subtle Fire; some sources say Air and Ether

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 2


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Motivated, Enthusiastic, Encouraged, Expansive, Sensuous, Sensitive, Spontaneous, Expressive, Protection of personal boundaries

   

USED  FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS: Stress, Irritable, Emotional conflict, Oversensitive, Jealousy, Bitterness, Anger, Confusion, Disorientation, Hostility, Insincerity, Resentment, Selfishness


The legend of the tuberose in France warns that young girls should not breathe in its fragrance after dark for fear that it would put them in a romantic mood. In India, tuberose is known as rat ki rani, [The Mistress of the Night] for similar reasons.


NOT USED FOR ANY PHYSICAL STATES.




BLENDS: Kachina, Pink Tourmaline,  Rose Quartz, Timberline,  Tropical Trail,  Twelve Flowers,  Valentine,



Blends with OPOPANAX, ROSE, JASMINE, CARNATION, NEROLI, and YLANG YLANG. 

Constituents include methyl benzoate, methyl anthranilate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid, eugenol, nerol, farnesol, geraniol.


ARCHETYPES:  SEDUCTRESS, FLIRT, HEDONIST, MYSTIC, SEEKER, FASHIONISTA, SACRED LOVER, MOONLIT EMPRESS, ENCHANTRESS, VELVET SOVEREIGN


PERSONALITY:

+Daring, warm, attractive hypnotic, charming, obsessive, addictive, loves danger and will take huge risks for the sake of excitement. Get a kick out of living “close to the edge.”

+ Loves gossip and is not above blackmail. 

+ Will use their skills of seduction, to get exactly what they want. Usually flirting is inborn.

+ Physical appearance is important.  Looking good and being desired are #1 priorities.  Magnetic confidence.

+ Loves power of any kind. Ruthless in both business and play.

+ Their most challenging lesson is to learn to love genuinely and to love people for their good qualities.  They also need to  learn to love themselves—without makeup.

+ Good in coping with stressful situations, requiring strength and close attention to another’s needs.  They help protect your energy and personal boundaries.

+They love the dark side of the paranormal or mysterious.


(updated Feb. 23, 2026)


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