Tarragon

 Artemisia dracunculus —distilled from the leaves. Richly sweet, anise-like (black licorice), green scent with spicy tones—less sugary than fennel or anise.The name is derived from the Arabic word 'Tharkhoum' and the Latin word 'Dracunculus' meaning 'little dragon' - probably because of the way the root seems to coil up like a dragon.

CAUTIONS:  Use low dilution.  Not for children or during pregnancy.
 

CHARACTER:  "Life Force Awakener" Expansive, Inviting, Precise, Refined, disciplined, Mental clarity, Subtle Power  

   

ETHERIC COLORS: OLIVE/SAGE GREEN, PALE GOLD, AMBER 

 

CRYSTALS:  FLUORITE, CLEAR QUARTZ, SODALITE, TIGER EYE, CARNELIAN, HEMATITE, MALACHITE  

 

CHAKRAS: SOLAR, THROAT, THIRD EYE        

ELEMENT:  Air and Fire, Ether

MUSICAL:  D or E; Oboe, violin, measured drum

NOTE:  Top to Middle       

ASTRO: Mars, Mercury, Virgo, Gemini, 

ENERGY: mostly 3; excellent for repairing holes and filling voids in the energy system

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Ether 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Mental precision, Controlled strength, Detox and Re-set, focus, strategic action, Nervous system regulation; Spiritual enthusiasm, drawing in life energy, will to live, re-building, expansion.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  PMS, Shock, Emotional break downs, shame, nervous tension

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: spastic coughs, rheumatism, muscle spasms, sciatica 

PROPERTIES: anti-rheumatic, digestive, deodorant,  stimulant, heart tonic, immune system strengthener

BLEND : Shaman,

  

Blends well with Lavender, Pine and Basil and some spice oils.

 
Contains: estragole, methyl chavicol, anethole, courmarins, capillene, ocimene, phellandrene, limonene, cymene, nerol, thujone, cineol, linalyl acetate, aldehyde

ARCHETYPES:  STRATEGIST, REFINED WARRIOR, INTELLECTUAL COMMANDER, PRECISION HEALER, JUDGE, ADVOCATE, MEDIATOR 

PERSONALITY: 

+ Don't just want to be healthy, but go on to make their mark on the world.

+They have energy for addressing crises.  

+Their countenance radiates through gloom. They have dealt with traumatic situations that shatter the peace or leave one feeling fragile and overcome them. They want to help others.

+Prefers strategy over emotion. Not loud, but exact.

+Generally has refined tastes.

+Speaks thoughtfully with precise speech.

+Acts with controlled intention and appears emotionally contained and calm under stress.

+Brings order to chaos.

+Mentally sharp and analytical.

 

Golden Champa

 (Magnolia champaca, formerly Michelia champaca) from India, solvent extracted from the yellow blossoms of the Golden Champa tree. It is described as as a delicate dry-floral, lush, honeyed, exotic-floral with deep fruity, tea-like undertones with notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Carnation. Many describe it as having a "bubble gum" fruitiness combined with spices like star anise.  It is expensive, over $700 for 1/2 oz and ranging up to $5,000 per kilo. It is one of the key ingredients in Joy, one of the world's most costly perfumes.

White Champaca (magnolia alba) and Red Champaca are also available.  The White is a sister oil with a honey note, creamy, buttery quality with hints of banana blossom and lemon. If it is  only distilled from the leaves, then may be quite different. Look up the characteristics before or if you decide on getting Champa. There are around 65 different species.

Generally considered non-toxic, moderate skin-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well to under 1% for topical use.  

CHARACTER: "Loving Life”. "Scent of Serenity,""Fragrance of the Divine,”—Embracing, enfolding, instantly transporting, rich, sensuous, dreams fulfilled, pure luxury, delight across the levels and layers. Magnetizes through radiance.  Warm twilight air in a temple garden. Golden silk illuminated by candlelight. 

ETHERIC COLORS:  Golden Amber, Soft Apricot Blush, Gold light

      

CRYSTALS: Unakite, Iolite, Seraphinite, Sunstone, Citrine, Amber, Rose Quartz, Pink Tourmaline, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Lepidolite

ASTRO:  Leo, Libra, Sun, Venus  

CHAKRA:   Heart, Sacral, subtle Crown 

ELEMENT:  Fire, Soft Water

MUSICAL:  A OR E; Indian classical strings (sitar, sarangi), warm alto voice, slow flowing rhythm    

ELEMENT:  Water and subtle Fire            

ASTRO:  Moon, Venus, Scorpio, Pisces

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 2 elevated and luminous rather than heavy.

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: euphoria, calm, focus, reclaiming sensual confidence, Tranquil contemplation

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Need for comfort; Fear; Burdens of responsibility, confused, fuzzy, struggling, stress

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Possibly vertigo and headaches, rheumatism, fever

PROPERTIES: Aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Blends well with Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Carnation, Violet

BLENDS:  Kachina,  Tropical Trail,  Twelve Flowers,  Floral Weave,  Kiva Dream,, Manipura, Rose Quartz,

  

Constituents include  2-phenylethanol, methyl linoleate, indole, and methyl anthranilate. It contains bioactive alkaloids (liriodenine), flavonoids (quercetin), saponins, tannins, and terpenoids  

ARCHETYPES:  GOLDEN EMPRESS, GOURMET, LOVER, ARTIST, DESIGNER, ENCHANTRESS, DEVOTED BELOVED, RADIANT MUSE

PERSONALITY:  

+Feminine magnetism not through force, but embodied warmth.  Gentle & charismatic.

• +Bewitches those who enter their presence. Beautiful from within. Exude purity and grace. Enjoy being admired.
• +May be a creative performer and/or a spiritual seeker.
• + Also make good designers, artists, gardeners. Could even be a romance novel author if they like writing. 

+ Enjoys the scent and aroma of flowers, so would enjoy a flower shop.

• +May be attracted to mystical realms.

+ Has the ability to transcend the daily battles of existence. They seem to have limitless vitality even bordering on immortality.

+ Like the perfume, they have enchanted the world since time began.

+ Joyful, devoted, happy, comfortable with who they are.

+ They have an ability to really listen, and they will have people lining up for a smile.     

 

-If negative, may tend towards indulgence.

Not overt sexual like Jasmine.

Not heady and intoxicating like Tuberose.

Not innocent like Neroli.

Carnation

 Dianthus caryophyllus-Absolute solvent extracted usually from Egypt made from the flowers—warm, spicy-floral, slightly clove-like. It is not a soft pastel flower — it has fire beneath velvet. Has been used in perfumery for over a century, especially in classic floral and spicy compositions. Creates vintage “bouquet” character. Available, but expensive.  I haven’t used it in any blends yet.  One of my blends, Valentine smells vaguely of it. Some sources state that Carnation Absolute is a powerful aphrodisiac, while others say it is a very motivating oil, as well as being spiritually and emotionally uplifting.

CHARACTER:  "Tender Promise"  Stillness, Sophisticated, Liberating, Ultimate Floral, Passionate Devotion, Expressive Warmth, “Feel fiercely.”

ETHERIC COLORS: Rich dark Pink, Mauve, Blue, Gold, Silver with Green Flecks, Red, Copper

CHAKRAS:  Heart, Sacral, Solar

GEM/CRYSTALS:  Rainbow Moonstone, Chrome Diopside, Garnet, Emerald, Ruby, Rhodonite, Carnelian, Sunstone, Mahogany Obsidian

MUSICAL: E FLAT, B flat; flamenco guitar, tango rhythm, opera mezzo-soprano

ASTRO:  Leo, Scorpio, Sun, Venus

ELEMENTS:  Fire and Water

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Self-worth, Communication, Creativity, Independence, Tenderness, Nurturing, Cushioning, Openness 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Disregard, Neglect, Detachment, Cynicism, Doubt, Mental loneliness, Emotional domination, Self-criticism.

ARCHETYPES:  ROMANTIC POET, DEVOTED LOVER, PASSIONATE MUSE, FLAME KEEPER, HEART PROTECTOR

PERSONALITY:

+ Fills your days with love and promise.

+ Bright ideas and a powerful imagination fill their heads.

+ Will be surrounded with pictures of trees, flowers, angels.

+They love the sensuous things in life—perfume, silks, expensive gourmet foods.

+ Could become the classic temptor, but that role is not for them.

+ Everyone senses their child-like innocence and trust in people.

+Tend to be gentle people, who cannot quite get a grasp on life events, tending to dream just a little too much.

+ They get too involved in others’ problems.  They may bring them down, especially if they feel they cannot help.

+ Wouldn’t hurt a hair on anyone’s head.  Can be a great comfort to those suffering loss and hardship. Have copious amount of love to give to all living things.

+There is a warmth that invites closeness, which may be misinterpreted.

+ They are fascinated by history and searching for family roots.  

+ They enjoy art tremendously, but may not take it as profession because they don’t have the confidence to promote.  They’ll paint for pleasure, or do interior design or flower arrangement.

+ They tend to drift toward jobs that don’t push them into the spotlight.

+ Tend to be delicate in stature; their discipline and grace would make  good classical dancers.

+ Don’t seem to have great luck themselves, but they seem to have a magical effect on those around them.

+ A perfect, faithful marriage is the true joy of life.  Infidelity would not cross their mind.

+ They need love, like a flower needs sun.  Cannot go through life alone.

-If negative, they cannot communicate their sorrows and despairs, can become down and depressed.  They are always there for everyone, but no one is there for them.

-They bruise easily and can become hurt and sad.  

-Their children can take advantage and get away with everything.

-They can grieve for years over a lost love.  They give too much of themselves away.

-Can burn themselves out with worry.

“CARNATION is a comforting, yet sensual personality which makes one feel euphoric,…with a sense of inner calm, expectant of the pleasures life has yet to provide.”

Katafray

 Cedrelopsis grevei-distilled from the bark from Madagascar.  Carries a dry, woody, green, earthy, warm, slightly spicy-woody aroma with subtle camphoraceous lift. Less smoky than cade, less mystical than sandalwood. 

Generally non-toxic & non-sensitizing.  Always dilute before topical use; recommended concentrations range from 1% to 10% depending on the specific application.

CHARACTER:  “Resilient Spark ” Restorative, Strength, not spectacle. Recovery and Renewal; Practical vitality; Steady; Endurance with balance, “Stabilizing Warrior”   

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep Golden Amber, Burnished Copper, Warm Brown, Earthy Red

CRYSTALS:  Red Jaspers, Carnelian, Garnet, Hematite, Tiger Eye, Mugglestone, Indigo Gabbro, Rainforest Jasper, Silverleaf Jasper

MUSICAL:  D, G; Cello, low drum, acoustic guitar lower register, didgeridoo; slow heartbeat drum beneath a forest canopy.

NOTE:  Middle

CHAKRA:  Root, Solar, subtle Heart

ELEMENT:  Earth and subtle Fire

ASTRO:  Capricorn, Sagittarius, Saturn, Mars

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS  relaxation, focus, mental clarity

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Fatigue, stress, emotional fragility, burnout 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Rheumatic pains, tonic, good for after birth massage, anti-inflammatory, arthritis, headaches, sciatica, muscular pains, skin issues, fever

PROPERTIES: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, skin restorative, tonic, decongestant, anti-microbial, aphrodisiac

I have not added it to any blends yet. Might add it to Into the Woods.

 Blends well with LAVENDER, TEA TREE, ROSEMARY, CLARY SAGE, NUTMEG, LEMON, MARJORAM, NUTMEG

Contains: High percentage of sesquiterpenes,(70%) which makes it a good fixative; ketones, phenolic acids, limonene

ARCHETYPES:  BUILDER, WARRIOR, TRAIL GUIDE, EARTH GUARDIAN, CRAFTSMAN

PERSONALITY:

+ Has rebuilt themselves more than once.

+ Is dependable during physical or emotional strain

+ Prefers steady progress over drama

+Doesn’t quit easily

+Supports others quietly