Basil

Ocimum basilicum-distilled from the flowering herb.  Has a light, fresh sweet spicy scent with balsamic undertones. There are many chemotypes.   The methyl chavicol type has a harsher odor and different constituents.  The Linalol type (French) is much preferred  for aromatherapy use.   There is also "Tulsi" or "Holy Basil" which is ocimum sanctum.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer.  Dilute well for topical use.  ALWAYS conform phenotype.

CHARACTER:  "Purposeful Genie" Uplifting, Awakening, Clarifying, Stimulating, Sanctuary, Steady, Kind 

ETHERIC COLORS: Green, Blue, Violet, Silver

NUMBER:  1      

 CHAKRA:  Sacral    

 ELEMENT:  Air, subtle Fire       

 NOTE:  Top/Middle 

 ASTRO:  Mercury, Mars, Gemini

GEMS:  Botswana Agate, Labradorite, Hematite, Bloodstone, Fluorite, Sodalite, Tiger Eye, Carnelian, K2 Granite, Indigo Gabbro 

ENERGY TYPE: Predominately 4, 3

USED FOR THESE  POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Positive, Purposeful, Concentration, Assertive, Decisive, Straightforward, Trust, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Clarity, Cheerful, Calming but Uplifting.   Helps one maintain open mind.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Indecision, Mental fatigue, Negativity, Lack of direction, Burnout, Apathy, Bitterness, Resentment, Addiction, Conflict, Fear of intimacy, Doubts, Melancholy, Anxiety, Depression 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Arthritis, Muscle Spasms, Insect bites, muscular aches, bronchitis, coughs, ear infection, sinus, nausea, colds, fevers, flu, insomnia, migraine, fibromyalgia, improve digestion, expel excess water, urinary tract infection, improve circulation, acne, oral health, gout

PROPERTIES:   anti-spasmodic, restorative (for nerves and adrenal cortex), intestinal antiseptic, anti-inflammatory

BLENDS: Timberline, Way of the Leaf, Dragon Quest, Chaco, High Rain,

Blends  with BERGAMOT,  LIME, CITRONELLA,  HYSSOP,  Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Atlas Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Coriander, Cypress, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, and Thyme Linalol

Key constituents depend on chemotype and may include Linalol (40-68%), methyl chavicol,   eugenol, limonene, citronellel, beta caryophyllene, cineole.

ARCHETYPES:  ENTREPRENEUR, SLEUTH, ARTIST, AUTHOR, MYSTIC, SCHOLAR, STRATEGIST, MESSENGER

PERSONALITY: 

+ Often the entrepreneurs of the world.  Able to see what others may not even know exists.

+Ambition, enterprise, drive, flair, get them where they want to be, usually honestly. 

+They enjoy academic pursuits more than sporting ones.

+ Wisdom far beyond their years, plus a fair amount of luck.  Brilliant flashes of inspiration get them out of difficult situations. Basically optimistic.  Generally charming, sexy lovers of life, despite their calm, sometimes sullen exterior.

+ Sometimes it seems they have spiritual intervention.

+ Very direct and blunt, particularly if you don’t get their point.  May seem patronizing, but they mean no harm and may feel they are doing you a favor by being blunt.

+ Power holds a great attraction.  They often become bosses in commercial organizations. Also found in jobs involving law or espionage. The seamier side of life fascinates them.. They are drawn to the mysterious, fascinated by the paranormal, and will apply cool logic.

+They are often the genies in life—the eccentric artists, mad poets, sacrificed writers. Perhaps it is their deep wisdom that allows them to glance into unknown realms.. May experiment with mind altering drugs as they quest for surreal and spiritual communication.

+ Everything has a place and there is a reason for everything. Protectors of ideas, imagination and free will.  

(Updated Feb. 17, 2026)

Bergamot

Citrus Bergamia-extracted from the cold pressure of the rind of the nearly ripe fruit or steam distilled.  Fresh, sweet-fruity, slightly balsamic and herbaceous undertone. Used extensively in the fragrance industry—a classic ingredient of colognes.  

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic. May be irritating.  Sensitizer  and Phototoxic. Dilute well for topical use. Steam distilled and “FCF” bergamot do not cause phototoxicity or hypersensitivity to sunlight. Wait at least six hours before going out in the sunlight if you use cold pressed bergamot.

CHARACTER:  "Joyful Adventurer”Refreshing, Uplifting, Encouraging,   Optimistic, Spontaneous, Clarity, Ethereal lightness, Bright shield of positive energy

 ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Greens, Blue, Magenta, Orange

NUMBER:  2  

CRYSTALS/GEMS:  Watermelon Tourmaline, Carnelian, Dark Green Aventurine, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Lepidolite, Citrine, Tiger Eye, Fluorite, Garnet  

CHAKRAS:  Solar, Heart, Throat 

ELEMENT:  Fire, Air 

MUSIC NOTE: Treble D, Solfeggio 639

PERFUME NOTE:  Top/Middle 

Blending Factor: 7 - 10

ASTRO:  Sun, Leo, Libra, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE:  Predominately 1 or 2; Cool, Dry

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Concentration, Confidence, Balance, Strength, Joy, Motivation, Cheer, Harmony, Alertness, Assertive, Creative, Focused, Self-esteem, Rediscover spontaneity and optimism.

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE EMOTIONS: Addiction, Amnesia, Anger, Anxiety, Apathy, Burnout, Confusion, Depression, Exhaustion, Fear, Grief, Hysteria, Loneliness, Stress, Insomnia

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, wounds, sore throat, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, ulcers, candida,   digestive problems, intestinal worms, fungal infections, muscle aches  cough, herpes simplex, inflammation, PMS, psoriasis, shingles, virus, asthma

  

PROPERTIES:  antispasmodic,  insect repellent, analgesic, cellular regeneration, targets female hormones, deodorant    

BLENDS: Anahata, Chocolate Jelly Rings,  Cinnamon Bears, Deep River,  Dragon Quest,  Green Tourmaline,   Legend, Horse Whisper, Kachina,  Kayenta,     Kolob Trail,  Manipura,  Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, Opal, Princess Bride, Point Sublime, Rose Spirit,  Symphony,   Timberline,   Tropical Trail,   Visudda

Blends well with any oil, especially CISTUS, HELICHRYSUM,  JASMINE, CYPRESS, GERANIUM, LEMON, CHAMOMILE, JUNIPER, CORIANDER, and VIOLET.

 Has over 300 chemical constituents.  (Linalyl acetate (30-60%), linalol, sesquiterpenes, terpenes, bergapten, limonene, beta pinene, gamma terpinene)

ARCHETYPES:  SPOKESPERSON, ACTOR, CHILD ETERNAL, COMMUNICATOR, MAGPIE

PERSONALITY:

+Caring, considerate, full of energy.  Joyful approach to life.

+Being around….is as joyful as walking through a field of sunflowers.

+Found usually in the caring professions or any job requiring skill, energy, ambition.

+Positive, confident, out-going, charismatic.

+Not afraid to put themselves in line for the best position.

+Often drift toward the media, where they enjoy being up-front as presenter or spokesperson.

+Good with children.  Energy level compatible.

+Enjoys the thrill of new adventure…fun is climbing mountains or running white water.

+People always feel so much better after seeing them. They have incredible empathy for others who are feeling distressed, even to feeling  emotional pain.

-If negative, can plummet into the depths of despair, but doesn’t allow people to see how sad they’re feeling.  People are inclined to think they don’t have a care in the world.

(Updated Feb. 15, 2026)

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum-distilled from the peppercorns, dried and crushed.  Has a fresh, dry-woody, warm, spicy scent.  Used in the food industry and for unusual effects in perfumery, such as with ROSE. Has been used in the East for over 4,000 years for medicinal and culinary.  There is also a "White pepper" from which the hulls have been removed and a "Pink Pepper" (Schinus molle) which essential oil has a sweeter character than black pepper, going well even in fruit sauces, vinaigrettes, and desserts. 

CAUTIONS:  Can be irritant in high concentration, so always dilute and use moderately.

CHARACTER: " Unabashed Motivator" Secure, Comforting, Directional, Endurance, Courageous, “controlled flame.”  Warm confidence.

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep Brick Red, Burnt Orange, Warm copper brown, Golden Yellow

CHAKRAS:  Solar, Root

ELEMENT:  Fire, Earth       

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle  

GEMS:  Bloodstone, Poppy Jasper, Old Jade, Tiger Eye, Carnelian, Obsidian, K2 Granite, Onyx, Hematite, Pyrite

ASTRO:  Aries, Mars, Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  4 or 3

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Comfort, Stamina, Endurance, Motivation, Acceptance, Alertness, Grounding, Stabilizing, Assertiveness

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Emotional blockage, Compulsion, Confusion, Fatigue, Indecision, Irrational, Anger, Frustration, Emotional coldness, Apathy, Mental Exhaustion

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  (Not considered compatible with homeopathic remedies)  Anemia, Arthritis, Muscular/Joint Pains, Fibromyalgia, Poor circulation, Sprains, Chills, Colic, Digestive upsets, Colds, Flu, Viruses. 

BLENDS :  Anasazi,  Cairn,  Grand Staircase,  Hopi Legend,    Obsidian,  Princess Bride, Timberline,  Wood Badge,    

 

Blends with FRANKINCENSE, SANDALWOOD, LAVENDER, ROSEMARY, MARJORAM, other spices.  

( Constituents are mainly monoterpenes:  thujene, pinene, camphene, sabinene, carene, myrcene, limonene, phellandrene. Some sesquiterpenes and oxygenated compounds.)

ARCHETYPES:  DICTATOR, COUNSELOR, ACCOUNTANT, ATTORNEY, JUDGE, KING, BUILDER, TRAIL BLAZER, COMMANDER

PERSONALITY:

+Considered older, sterner among the oils, but also livelier.  They may seem old for their age, whether the baby who seems thirty or the 12 yr old who acts 42.

+Will reprimand you for not having behaved correctly, particularly if you are a carefree MELISSA.  Very upright and self-righteous, and if suitable, dictatorial.

+Can be charming, trustworthy, kind, and very loyal, if they wish (and like you.)

+Can be stimulating, encouraging everyone to succeed and tend to take on responsibility for everyone in their family circle.  If female, she will be the type who has to be obeyed.

+Can be flirtatious, but more to convince themselves they can be passionate.  They are not warming in love and find it difficult to recognize true love. May go through life with a lot of lovers, perhaps trying to find once again, true love that may have been let go.

+Will tolerate anyone for the sake of appearances.

+Unabashed showoff and has to be better than everyone else at everything.

+Might adopt a holier than thou attitude.

+They are welcome in help with financial matters, at which they excel.  Good at advising on investments, taxes, law procedures, etc.

+Found in all walks of life, but prefer jobs that give power and money. Excel at being lawyers, judges, bankers, accountants, financial advisors, military life, prison services, traffic wardens.  They will never be happy unless they are in charge.

+Warms to indifference

-If negative, will blame everyone else for their emotional state and become irritable, cold, and possibly violent.

-They find it very difficult to express love, even when they feel it.

-Can be exasperating to those around them because of lack of empathy and lateral thinking.

-May blow their tops with indignation and frustration, usually over the stupidity of others.

(Updated Feb. 17, 2026)

Cardamom

elletaria cardamomum - distilled from the dried ripe fruit (seeds).  Has a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance with a woody-balsamic undertone.  Has elements of  SPICIE, FRUITIE, & SEEDIE. Used to flavor pharmaceuticals, extensively as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. Flavor ingredient in curry and spice products. 

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating. Possible sensitizer. Dilute well for topical use. (1–3% topical)Can cause skin irritation if sensitive skin. Cardamom should not be used for children under 5 years old, as 1,8 cineole can also cause CNS and breathing problems in young children. Use with caution on children between 5-10 years old.

CHARACTER: "Weaver of Inspiration" Clarifying, Stimulating, Encouraging, Enthusiastic, Refreshing, Invigorating, Stable, Content,  Brightening, Warming, “Light in Motion”, Faith expressed through action

ETHERIC COLORS: Sunlit Orange, Green, Blue, Soft Honey Gold, Pink, Violet

NUMBER:  4      

GEMS:  Carnelian, Sugilite, Tiger Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine, Sunstone, Labradorite, Amber, Yellow Calcite

CHAKRA:  Solar, Heart, Root  

ELEMENT:  Fire with an airy lift

PERFUME NOTE:  Top, Middle      

ASTROLOGICAL:  Venus & Mercury, Taurus, Sagitarius, Jupiter

MUSIC NOTE:  E or G (Bright expansive tones)

ENERGY TYPE:  3 or 2; Warm & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene ester

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Clarity, Concentration, Direction, Motivation, Straightforward, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Courage, Purpose

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Mental stress and fog, Apathy, Confusion, Inflexible, Judgmental, Intolerant, Unreasonable, Burnout, Suspicion, Sluggish, Self-pity, Bewildered, Rigid

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Anorexia, cramps, indigestion, heartburn, vomiting, Bad breath, edema, bacterial infection, coughs, bronchial congestion

 

PROPERTIES: Aphrodisiac, expectorant, anti-catarrhal

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, mild stimulant, decongestant 

BLENDS:  Brave Heart,  Caldera,  Carnelian,   Cinnamon Bears,  Circle of Light,  Desert Serenade,   Dragon Quest,  Eucalyptus Grove,Gingerbread,  Muladahara, Princess Bride,  Red Jasper, Timberline, Vanilla Pie Spice,  Yellowstone,      

     

Blends well with ROSE, ORANGE, BERGAMOT, CINNAMON, CLOVE, CARAWAY, YLANG YLANG, CEDAR, and NEROLI.

Common constituents:  Cineol, terpinyl acetate, limonene, sabinene, linalol, linalyl, pinene, zingberene.)

ARCHETYPES:  LEADER, PIONEER, REBEL, SEEKER, VISIONARY, VISHNU, THE PRESERVER, JOYFUL EXPLORER

PERSONALITY: 

+ Allows the spiritual to become interwoven with the physical. Can clear the mind for insights into improving our spiritual welfare.

+ Strong, forthright, stimulating.  You know exactly where you are with them.  Naturally optimistic.

+ No hidden motives. Instills inspiration in others.

+ Believes in fairness and justice. Good teacher.

+ Wears an air of detachment as if nothing worries them.

+ Financially careful, probably frugal.  Never gets into any shady deals.

+ Likes to have a few pennies tucked away for impulse buys.

+ Loves flattery.  Can be passionate, and love romance, possibly dreaming up crazy and exciting things to do. They uplift rooms without overpowering them.

+ Never dull.  Leads interesting life, everything seems like an adventure.

+ Can be strict with their children.  May expect them to be carbon copies of themselves.

+ Warm but refined.

-If negative, mostly suffers mental stress that can make them apathetic.

-Can become suspicious of everyone who tries to help.

-If steamed, they go for the jugular.

(Updated Feb. 18, 2026)