Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica-Cedrus Atlantica-distilled from the wood, stumps, and sawdust. Fragrance is warm, camphor top note with sweet, tenacious, woody-balsamic undertone. The oil is quite different from Texas (Juniperus ashei) or Virginia (Juniperus virginiana) Cedarwood, which are members of the Juniper family. Used as a fragrance component and fixative in cosmetics, soaps, etc, as well as colognes.  There is also a Himalayan Cedar (cedrus deodora).  It also should not be confused with Thuja occidentalis which is known as White Cedar or Thuja cedar leaf oil.  Or Western Red Cedar (thuja plicata).

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use. (2-3%) Diffuse, Steam inhalation, add to cleaning products.

   

CHARACTER:  "Tower of Strength", Grounded, Dignified, Powerful, Noble spirit,  Warm, Uplifting, Comforting, Reviving, Fortifying, Majestic, Soaring, Enduring 

ETHERIC COLORS:  Blue-green tinged with deep Orange and Purple; Deep Earth Brown, Dark Forest Green, Bronze-Gold

NUMBER:  6       

CRYSTALS:  Lepidolite, Amethyst, Sapphire, Obsidian, Tiger Eye, K2 Granite, Sunstone, Dragon Blood Jasper, Moss Agate, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Petrified wood  

PERFUME NOTE:  Base

Blending Factor=7 - 8

MUSIC:  D, A; OPEN 5TH; Low cello, wooden flute, Bass drone

CHAKRA:  Root, Sacral, Solar    

ELEMENT:  All, mostly Fire     

ASTRO:  Capricorn, Taurus, Saturn, Sun, Jupiter

ENERGY TYPE: Usually 3 or 4; Warm & Dry

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:  Focus, Concentration, Strength, Confidence, Balance, Stability, Comfort, Persistence, Fortitude

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Scattered thoughts, Thoughtless, Anxiety, Obsession, Irrational, Touchiness, Gloomy, Worry, Fear, Too analytical, Paranoia, Selfish, Aggression, Anger

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Acne, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Eczema, Skin eruptions, arthritis, Bronchitis, Coughs, Cystitis, Oily hair

PROPERTIES: Decongestant, Urinary sedative, anti fungal, antimicrobial, moth repellent, 

 BLENDS CONTAINING: Kolob Trail, Into The Woods, Kachina, Petroglyph, Wood Badge,  Point Sublime,   Anasazi, Desert Cathedral,   Cinnamon Bears, Kaibab Canyon, Moss Agate, Obsidian,  Splendor, Star Breath, 

Terra Cotta, Tiger Eye, Twelve Tribes, Silver River, Mesa Verde, Muladahara, Sitalpu, Spruce Mesa,  Tropical Trail,  Wild At Heart,   

Blends with many other oils, especially Citrus, Rosemary, Chamomile, Eucalyptus. 

Contains:  Atlantone, caryophyllene, cedrol, cadinene, others.

 ARCHETYPES:  QUIET KING, COUNSELOR, DEFENDER, RESCUER, ARCHITECT, HISTORIAN, SEEKER, WOTAN, FURY OF THE NIGHT, MAGIC WAND, FOREST GUARDIAN, PILLAR

PERSONALITY:

+ Glides through life as if they had a royal charter. Seemingly in total harmony with forces of nature.  Mostly masculine, but can be found in women.

+ Ancient air, instills confidence, security, can be great comfort in times of trouble.

+ Family advisor.  How to deal with a tax return or financial dispute.

+ Excels in scholarly professions such as teaching, antiques, architecture, history.

+ Unless they are partnered with a balancing type, such as Fruitie, they will run the household.  Amazed that children want to leave home.

+ Will defend their brood to the last.

+ Kind, dignified and understanding.

+ Believe themselves to be truly magnificent. 

- Sometimes become confirmed bachelors.  Seems like too much bother to love deeply.

Excitement is reserved for ancient digs or uncovering the Holy Grail  Would never sacrifice themselves to love or abandon themselves to a carefree life.

-Dogmatic in their views.  Can become extremely obsessive.  Must always have their right seat in the place of worship.  Folds their newspapers in the same way.  Has to have the TP roll unwinding in the right direction.

-If negative, they can become hell on earth, demanding, arrogant, paranoid.

(Updated Feb. 20, 2026)