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.”