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As we write this we are at the beginning of February and shivering in the grip of the blast of arctic cold which the second month of the year so often brings with it in the northern hemisphere. It certainly seems to bear out the old country saying that ‘as the light lengthens, so the cold strengthens’.

The potent effect of solar flare activity

January was certainly a potent and powerful month energetically and one that brought forth opportunity and challenge in full measure. Many people have found themselves facing new levels of clearing, with old emotional patterns and relationship issues being particularly highlighted. The intensity of this clearing has a relationship to the greatly increased level of solar flare activity that we experienced during January because as this energy reaches the earth it affects the earth’s magnetic fields and our emotional bodies along with it. This is basically a very positive process that is helping to clear away what no longer serves us, however it can become a challenge if we do not recognise that it is leaving and simply detach and let go.

The Aquarian dynamic

During February we come under the influence of the constellation of Aquarius, represented by the symbol of the water bearer. Although this energy is magnified while the sun is in Aquarius, it is also a consistent and potent force that will continue to influence us for the next 2000 years as we move through the Age of Aquarius. The airy and expansive energies of Aquarius stimulate the awakening of higher consciousness and bring to the fore the spiritual values of unity, sharing and brotherhood, humanitarian principles that will eventually result in the creation of those things that are for the collective good of humanity as a whole.

So this month we can expect to find ourselves becoming more aware of how well we are aligned with Aquarian principles in our current thoughts and beliefs and being prompted to make changes where necessary. With both Mars and Saturn retrograde throughout this month we will also find ourselves in a period of review and reassessment of both our work and relationship situations.

Our Changing Relationship with Time.

We have been pondering recently why so many people seem to be experiencing a loss of direction in their lives, often characterised by a sense of disorientation and inability to move forward, especially over recent months. It came to us that this has to do with our changing relationship with time so we decided to share our thoughts with you in case they are in anyway helpful. As we see it we have recently moved into an even more accelerated period of change in which our emotional and mental bodies are being gradually altered by the influx of high frequency energies pouring onto the planet. As we all know, this has had the effect of releasing many of the deep old patterns of behaviour which have been our reference points in third dimensional reality. These reference points are also what have held us into the third dimensional time structure of past and future. As they dissolve we have a much greater access to present time but as yet, lack the focus and awareness to engage with the creative potential available to us when we are in present time.

Present time waits for our command

Literally present time waits for our creative command but we have become so used to riding up and down on the seesaw of past-future time that we have forgotten this, so disorientation and loss of direction become our experience. Past – future time as experienced in the third dimension is directly related to the rational mind, whereas present time connects us with the guidance of the higher mind through the heart. The information that we need to redirect our lives is available to us in present time if we focus on connecting with it and recognise that the information that we receive may not necessarily seem logical to the rational mind even though it registers as truth in our hearts. The enhanced Aquarian influence this month will tend to make this expansion of consciousness into the higher mind very available to us so lets make the most of this opportunity to move into the driving seat of our lives.

See our Essence Suggestions for February here.

February promises to be yet another interesting and energetically potent month. During February we come under the influence of the constellation of Aquarius, represented by the symbol of the water bearer. The airy and expansive energies of Aquarius stimulate the awakening of higher consciousness and bring to the fore the humanitarian principles of unity, sharing and brotherhood. This month we can expect to become more aware of how well we are aligned with Aquarian principles in our current thoughts and beliefs as well as being prompted to make changes where necessary.

As we mentioned in our article Our Changing relationship to Time, the issue that stands out as being one that might affect many people in this month’s flow of Aquarian energies is that of bringing the lower and higher minds into greater alignment. In the increasingly higher frequency energies that we now have available to us it is important that we begin to consciously integrate the higher mind with the rational mind in order to function fully in our everyday lives.

Some Flower, Gem & Crystal Essence Suggestions…

We can have access to both at all times, however habit often leads us to focus in the rational mind at the expense of the guidance and wisdom of the higher mind. This can be especially so when we face difficult issues in our lives, since it is then that the rational mind can become particularly ‘noisy’ and distracting. So with this awareness we have decided to start this month with some suggestions for essences that will provide support with these issues. Top of the list here is the Clarity (Releasing confusion) combination. This is a wonderful combination for anyone who finds themselves caught up in the limiting thought structure of the rational mind and as a consequence is having difficulty seeing the ‘wood for the trees’. A slightly different but equally effective version of this combination is available in spray form. The Clarity & Perspective spray is our choice for ourselves in those moments when we need some help to quickly see a greater perspective on a challenging problem that has us stuck fast in its grip. Simplicity ( overly logical & complicated mind) is also a great combination to help calm the intrusive chatter of the everyday mind.

Base Chakra – Grounding

Good grounding is also an important factor in being able to focus in the present moment. So for anyone seeking support with this issue we suggest a Being Present (Becoming grounded) combination or a Base Chakra combination to help.

Intuitive Guidance… anyone seeking support to connect more fully with the intuitive guidance of their higher mind will find either Inner Unity (Male/female integration) or Inner Wisdom (Connecting heart & mind) helpful. Creativity (Restoring individuality), Motivation (Developing inspiration), Hara Activation & Soul Star might also be helpful for some this month.

Last but not least, with relationship issues very much still to the fore this month we will leave you with some suggestions for essences that might prove helpful for anyone facing challenges in this arena. Check out Healing Relationships (Restoring intimacy & trust), Loving Communications (self expression), Letting Go (Dissolving attachment) or Relate, to see which combination would best support you.

Letting Go – Dissolving attachment

The process of change and transformation that we are currently experiencing on our planet is offering us the opportunity to repattern to a new and higher vibrational frequency, a heart based consciousness that will take us in a new and very different direction than the one we have become accustomed to. Part of this process involves a very necessary reappraisal of the way in which we relate to others, especially in our close relationships, which are increasingly being pushed to evolve. In a nutshell this involves learning how to share love rather than need love, and requires the release of many of the old habits and beliefs that have been a part of our collective heritage up to now.

In order to reengage with the ever present but often disregarded flame of love deep within our own hearts we have to be willing to own and release the old emotional pain of separation, loss, grief, abandonment and fear that has blocked our awareness of it for many lifetimes. These old patterns particularly come to the fore in close relationships and it is also these that unconsciously keep us seeking love outside of ourselves, all too often leading to unfulfilled relationships based on unhealthy emotional attachments, co-dependency and control issues.

With all of this old patterning now seeking to release and transform into a new and higher frequency many people are finding that they are being required to make adjustments, both big and small, in their close relationships. Suddenly and seemingly without notice, what used to work now no longer does. Yet however much we might recognise the need for change it can still feel more than a little uncomfortable as our old emotional issues and patterns surface for clearance. The Letting Go combination (Divine Harmony Essences) has been particularly designed to help with this situation. Gently but powerfully it helps to release & transform old emotional pain, encouraging us to dissolve those unhealthy emotional attachments we have mistaken for love. It lifts our focus out of the solar plexus chakra firmly into the heart where we can reconnect with the love, strength and beauty within our own heart flame. As we acknowledge and honour ourselves as a source of love we also automatically do the same for those with whom we share our lives. Fulfilling relationships built on the sharing of love, mutual respect and freedom then become possible.

The Letting Go Combination

So if you are currently in need of a little assistance to transform old emotional relationship patterns this month we suggest that you enlist the help of our Letting Go combination. With all the energies lined up to support transformation old issues are releasing very quickly and especially so with the support of some well chosen vibrational frequencies. If our experience is anything to go by you will never look back once you have fully taken that step forward.

The Letting Go Combination is part of the Divine Harmony Essence range and is in the Core Emotions group. You can find the essence in our shop here.

2012 brings powerful new opportunities

As we write this we are at the beginning of January 2012 looking forward over the coming twelve months with a sense of anticipation, excitement and perhaps even a slight touch of uncertainty.

The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time of re-evaluation when we choose to get rid of old things, ideas and ways of behaviour in favour of a new vision for the future. This seems set to be a particularly important theme this month as well as throughout the whole of the coming year.

The prevailing planetary influence for most of this month comes to us from the constellation of Capricorn, represented by the sign of the mountain goat in traditional astrology and the unicorn in esoteric astrology. The higher frequencies of the powerful earthy energies of Capricorn will be encouraging us to reach beyond our limitations and to become the responsible citizens, leaders and custodians of our planet that we are destined to become. There are several powerful and expansive planetary alignments that will be supporting this transformative impulse and which indicate the potential for the discovery of new and innovative solutions to current world problems. Encouragingly these will be solutions that are for the benefit of all people based on right use of the world’s resources rather than those that provide personal gain and empowerment for a few as has been the situation so often in the past.

A new template for life

This coming year holds the potential for incredible breakthroughs in consciousness, the seeds of which were sown at the 11 11 11 gateway and anchored more deeply during the solstice last December. In effect a new higher frequency template for life has been activated and grounded into the Earth and within all human hearts, instigating a process of repatterning for all of us.

This is the most incredible gift, albeit one that will bring us the challenge of change in full measure. With the anchoring of this new template many of the old ways in which we have lived life up to now no longer have any roots to tie them into our current reality. Everything that resonates to the old template must either find a higher octave of expression or be released in favour of something new. This leaves us with the interesting thought that it is simply habitual patterns of thought and behaviour, whether conscious or unconscious, that are now all that hold our experience of life into the familiar old mould that is so obviously beginning to crumble in so many ways around the world.

So with the energy flow this month supporting deep transformation this is an excellent time to evaluate with care whether we are seeking to achieve the goals that we have set ourselves for the coming twelve months based on past experience and old habits or are we allowing ourselves to be guided by the voice of higher wisdom anchored in our hearts. This will undoubtedly be a steep learning curve for us all, however the more that we align with the new template the more we will find ourselves in the flow of new ideas and mutually supportive, creative solutions.

See also: Essence Suggestions for the month.

Rose Collection Essences
Releasing all that is not love within your heart chakra

With the anchoring of a New Template for Life at the end of last year, this month seems set to be the first of many in which we will find ourselves increasingly called upon to evaluate and release old patterns, responses and habitual behaviour. The good news is that without the old template to hold these old patterns in place they will now release very quickly, often without leaving a trace, if we simply release and let go. So with this in mind we thought we would start this months essence suggestions by mentioning some of the issues that can unconsciously hinder us from completely letting go of old issues, together with the essences that might speed up the process of release.

In our experience some of the most difficult energies in this respect are lack of forgiveness & guilt, anger, resentment and fear. All of these energies can promote the tendency for us to feel justified in holding onto old issues and will therefore tend to create an inner struggle that holds us into old patterning. They also actively promote the creation of more experiences based on those same uncomfortable energies, so it is important for all of us to keep in mind that our experience will increasingly be created from where we choose to put our attention as well as what we choose to involve ourselves in.

Some Essences to Help….

So for anyone needing support with any of the above issues here are a few suggestions to aid in quick release. Firstly for support with lack of forgiveness, either for yourself (another name for guilt) or for others, we suggest either Forgiveness, (Divine Harmony Essences) or Heartfelt Forgiveness (Rose Collection) to help you let go and move on. For help with anger check out our Inner Peace combination (Divine Harmony Essences), while Self Responsibility (Divine Harmony Essences) is an excellent antidote to any feelings of resentment that you might find lurking around. Fear is a vibration that we can all find ourselves susceptible to especially during such times as these when we are experiencing such a huge process of change and transformation at both a personal and collective level. Choose from Inner Calm, (Divine Harmony Essences), Strength & Courage spray (Pure Vibrations) or Pink Rose (Karmic Essences) for support with this issue.

The new higher frequency template that we are now all repatterning to, is likely to bring into prominence the recognition of the need for us all to work together as ‘team humanity’ in order to create positive solutions for the good of the whole. Perusing this thought made us recognise that one of the outstanding qualities needed for this adjustment in emphasis is that of humility. It requires both humility and strength to truly see ourselves as a part of the whole and to ensure that the thoughts, words & actions of our everyday lives contribute positively to the well being of the collective. So for anyone of like mind who feels they would like some help with developing this all-important quality we can thoroughly recommend a bottle or two of Humility (Inner Child Essences).

Other essences that might also be particularly helpful for some this month are Letting Go, (Divine Harmony Essences), Freedom, (Inner Child Essences), Vision (Inner Child Essences) & Soul Connection  (Divine Harmony Essences).

One of the most important things for all of us over this coming twelve months will be to remember to let the love in our hearts be the motivating guide for all that we choose to energise in our world. So with this in mind we will leave you with a reminder of how handy a Heart Connection spray (Pure Vibrations) can be to help keep the heart chakra open, balanced and free from old programming so that you can be free to become the true expression of the love that you are.

Essence Consultations

Last but not least, if you are feeling in need of more in depth help to gain clarity on the issues you are working with or the essences that might best help those issues, why not book a Personal Essence Consultation with Catherine – she will be happy to help.

Bach Flower Remedies for Christmas & Beyond

Incredible though it seems, 2011 is almost complete and we are now only a few weeks away from the beginning of a new year and fully into the whirl of extra activities that the Christmas festive season inevitably brings forward. The energy this month is also somewhat potent and intense, with a tendency to challenge us in unexpected ways, so with this in mind we thought that in this edition of Essences for Sharing we would offer a few suggestions for essences that might be particularly good to help you negotiate the coming weeks with grace & ease.

Some remedies to help

In our experience there is nothing better than a well-selected combination of Bach Flower Remedies, taken often, to quickly restore everyday equilibrium and balance for all the family. Olive, Oak  & Elm are great to revive flagging energy, while Vervain and White Chestnut can very quickly calm over excited youngsters or indeed grown ups! For anyone feeling a little apprehensive about what challenges 2012 might bring for us all, then Mimulus, Aspen, or Rock Rose might be just what you need. If you are having difficulty deciding what to buy for those last minute gifts then let Scleranthus give you a helping hand and last but not least don’t forget to keep a bottle of our ever-popular Revival Remedy on hand to help with any unexpected emergencies. Revival Remedy is available in 10ml or 25ml dropper bottles or 30ml spray bottles.  

Bach Flower Remedies are at their most effective when they are made up into treatment bottles of 7 or 8 different essences and taken often; we recommend at least 8 x a day for adults.

Find Out More and Selecting Your Bach Rremedies

You can find out more about the Bach Flower Remedies here. If you would like some help and support from the Bach Flower Remedies you can: order Individual Bach Remedies here or Mix Your Own Bach Combination here. To find out more about how to use Bach Flower Remedies for children go to our Essences for Children page.

Christmas Greetings
from us all at Crystal Herbs!

We wish you all a peaceful Christmas break
and a joyous & prosperous New Year!

Thank you for all your orders, contributions and kind comments over the past year and we look forward to hearing from you again in 2012

Peace, Love & Joy,

From all at Crystal Herbs

Catherine, Sam, Julia, Dinny, Maureen,
Jeana & Celeste

As we write this we are at the beginning of December and contemplating the fast approaching end of yet another amazing year and the fact that, impossible as it might seem, we are now just one month away from the beginning of 2012! We have needed several reality checks over this past year but this one is definitely one of the biggest yet.

The energetic patterning that was set in place during November, particularly at the 11 11 11, has created a powerful wave that will take us forward this month and on into 2012. There is a new strength and purpose within this patterning that feels unlike anything we have previously experienced and it seems set to bring forward change on all levels and with increasing intensity as we go forward into the coming year. Change is of course not a new theme for any of us, however with an assortment of planetary alignments supporting change on a grand scale this month it is certainly something we can expect to see more of.

Sagittarian Illumination

During December we come under the prevailing planetary influence of the constellation of Sagittarius, which brings forward the energetic qualities of clear vision, clarity, focus and purpose. Esoterically, Sagittarius rules the higher mind and the intuition as well as inspiring wisdom and truthfulness. As we enter December we are one week into a three-week period of retrograde Mercury, and in between the partial new moon solar eclipse of November 25 and the full moon lunar eclipse of December 10th. 2011 has been an unusual year in many ways, so it will probably come as no surprise to discover that the unusually high number of eclipses that we have experienced this year are an occurrence that will take place only six times throughout the whole of the 21st century.

Eclipses tend to change the way that we perceived things and there is no doubt that this is exactly what we are being requested to do this month, both at an individual and collective level. The illuminating influence of Sagittarian energies will be encouraging us to re evaluate our beliefs and ensure that they are motivationally aligned with the wisdom of our higher truth. Mercury retrograde will further encourage us with this endeavour as it supports introspection, review and reassessment of all kinds. As Mercury turns direct shortly after the full moon lunar eclipse on December 10th be prepared to move forward and take action based on the reorientation and insight that you have gained during this period of review. In the clarity and focus of Sagittarian energy it is likely that it will become extremely clear what needs to be done next whether this is at a personal or collective level.

Endings and Beginnings

Reflecting on all this made us recognise that the moment in time that we are all now experiencing is indeed that time which we have all worked towards for many lifetimes and that we are so very fortunate to have the opportunity to be here making our contribution to the unfolding of the new Earth. There is no doubt that the gift of new Life that we all received at 11 11 11 is there for the taking if we choose to receive it fully into our hearts and minds and allow it to wash away what does not resonate with our highest truth. However, herein lies the challenge for all of us. Since we have free will we must individually and collectively make the choice of how we will respond to the choice we are now offered. New Life means exactly that, a new beginning, however we cannot move forward into the new, carrying ‘baggage’ that relates to the old energy that we have walked in for many lifetimes. In the penetrating focus of Sagittarian energy this month it is likely that we will see with great clarity what changes we need to make in order to align more fully with this great gift of new beginnings. This is not an energy that will encourage or support resistance so whatever comes up for you remember to detach and observe, so that you can chose to make change with grace and ease.

You might also like to check out our Essence Suggestions for December to discover which essences might be most supportive for you this month.

Unrecognised resentment makes us unwilling to accept that we are the creators of our own reality and can lead us to believe that life is unfair or leave us feeling a victim of the circumstances of our lives. In this low vibrational frequency we cannot remember that we as a soul have chosen all the circumstances of our lives for the gifts that they would offer or that the important people in our lives were carefully chosen because they were the ones that loved us enough to be willing to offer us the opportunities we needed. Difficult though this might be to accept it is our experience that choosing to embrace this perspective can be immensely freeing and can fast track you into a completely new positive experience of life. The energies of resentment and anger are not popular ones to own up to, however they have been a very big part of the old world that we are letting go of, so if you find yourself in need of support with these issues this month then we highly recommend a bottle or two of our Self Responsibility combination (Divine Harmony Essences) to help. Other very closely linked and equally difficult energies that block positivity in life are guilt and lack of forgiveness. Nothing keeps us stuck like guilt or lack of forgiveness for something that happened way back in the past. In this situation either Forgiveness  (Divine Harmony Essences), or Heartfelt Forgiveness (Rose Collection) would be a great support to move you on with speed. Letting Go (Divine Harmony Essences) or Release (Inner Child Essences) might also be helpful for some this month.

With the influence of Sagittarius so strong this month we may well find ourselves being pushed to express our truth in ways that might not be altogether comfortable for some. So with this in mind here are a few suggestions for essences that will support and encourage greater self-expression. Check out Loving Communication (Divine Harmony Essences), Truth ( Inner Child ) or Throat Chakra (Chakra Essences) for support here.

Clarity, (Divine Harmony Essences) Clarity and Perspective, (Pure Vibrations) Inner Wisdom (Divine Harmony Essences) and Soul Connection (Divine Harmony Essences) would also be helpful essences for some this month.

With change so much on the agenda we will just remind you of our old friendsInner Calm (Divine Harmony Essences) and Strength & Courage (Pure Vibrations) either of which will help you to release and transform those unsettling fears that can arise when we are challenged to make change.

Last but not least why not treat yourself to a Positive Vibrations spray (Pure Vibrations) to help you stay positive and well balanced throughout the coming festive season. All our Pure Vibrations sprays are now available with added organic Rose Water in addition to the standard brandy and water mix.

As we write this we are at the beginning of November and fully into the flow of Scorpio flavoured energies that are the prevailing influence for the month. The watery energies of Scorpio encourage us to reach deep into the depths of our selves and to face that which is needed to bring about a more complete unity with our true self or soul. As we are all very aware this greater unity does not happen without some resistance from the personality self. This struggle, between the personality and the soul is one that the human family is now collectively experiencing as we face the need to unite the physical and spiritual aspects of ourselves in order to evolve. It is a struggle that is vividly portrayed for us in the mythical story of Hercules and his quest to slay the nine-headed hydra; that powerful symbol for the personality self. So altogether, it seems that this month will be a month of great opportunity and potential for us all as individuals and as a collective, though one unlikely to be without its tests and challenges.

The energetic highlight of the month is undoubtedly the full moon on November the 10th closely followed by the opening of the long awaited 11-11-11 gateway. Once again we are being gifted with a flow of light and potent high frequency energies designed to further stimulate our inner awakening and help clear away that which no longer resonates with our true self. This great flow of light will also be assisting mother earth to make some necessary adjustments so that she can continue her ascension with ease and grace. Absolutely in alignment with the focus of the energies of Scorpio it will stimulate the expression of higher truth and unity consciousness.

A Gift of New Life

Reflecting on this made us realise just how important it is that we all recognise and take responsibility for anchoring this great gift of life giving energy as it flows in on 11-11-11. The human kingdom is the link or bridge between the world of spirit and the other kingdoms of life on earth and as such it is our responsibility as members of the human family, to become the channel through which this energy can be received and used to its fullest. It is truly a gift of new life and it has the capacity to short-circuit any old 3D patterning and disrupt the often destructive loops that we have now been going round and round in for aeons time so that something new can be created. Since it is likely, at least in the short term, that the noise and chaos of change in the world will increase as this energy does its work, it is particularly important that we all do our best to see with clarity what is really going on and choose not to get caught up energetically in the old as it leaves. Above all lets remember that miracles happen when new life giving energy is allowed into old situations that have run their course.