This month’s theme is the Spirit of Right Relationship as we come under the influence of the unifying & synthesising energies of the constellation of Gemini. In their highest form these energies promote harmony and balance in relationships of all kinds through the fusing of polarities. We also have two eclipses and the summer/winter solstice this month all of which will be adding to the mix of powerful energies available to assist our process of change and transformation. The full moon lunar eclipse on June 15th will particularly provide a momentary pause in which we can become more aware of those shadowy issues that that need to be brought into the light of greater understanding so that changes can be made.

As we see it one of the biggest ‘spanners in the works’ when it comes to the spirit of right relationship is the inbuilt tendency that so many of us have to promote polarity through falling into judgement, especially when it comes to ourselves. So with this in mind we thought that we would start this month with some essence suggestions to help with this and other related issues. Top of the list is the Inner Freedom combination (Divine Harmony Essences). We find this is a wonderful combination to take when we need some help to lift ourselves out of the vibrations of judgement and criticism. Another essential ingredient in the creation of right relations with our self or others is the ability to forgive. An inability to forgive often goes hand in hand with the vibrations of judgement and criticism and usually has its roots in unconscious feelings of guilt about some long forgotten past event. Either a Forgiveness combination (Divine Harmony Essences) or Heartfelt Forgiveness (Rose Collection Essences) would help to dissolve these old feelings so that you can forgive and move on. Other essences that might also be supportive are Self Acceptance (Divine Harmony Essences) or Loving Communications (Divine Harmony Essences).

In seeking to promote the spirit of right relationship there are also two important inner relationships that might well present themselves for review this month. Firstly there is the relationship between our inner masculine and feminine energies and secondly there is the all-important relationship between the personality and soul or true self.  Unless the polarity between the inner masculine and feminine energies is balanced it is very difficult for us to maintain an active working relationship between soul and personality. With the flow of energy this month seeking to promote synthesis and unity any imbalances that we might have in either of these polarities will likely come into the spotlight so we thought we would bring to your attention a few essences that might provide support with these issues. Either Female Essence or Male Essence (Divine Harmony Essences) would help to strength a weakness in an aspect of that polarity, while an Inner Unity combination will help to promote greater unity and synthesis between the two. For those who would like support to enhance the balance between soul and personality we suggest a Soul Connection (Divine Harmony Essences) to help.

Last but not least we will leave you with suggestions for two of our Pure Vibration Sprays that might be particularly helpful this month: Heart Connection, to promote a swift release of old energies blocking the heart chakra and Harmony & Tranquillity to bring balance & harmony to turbulent thoughts or emotions.

Powerful in-flowing spiritual energies such as those that are available at the time of the Wesak Festival, which takes place this month at the time of the full moon, can be both uplifting and unsettling. They filter down to us via the web of life and to reach the physical world must be collected by the soul and then absorbed by the personality. High frequency energies will seek out and release old patterns of vibration that do not resonate with the light of truth. It can feel unsettling as old issues that we thought were finished come to the fore once more. If this happens for you this month remember that this simply means that release and repatterning is taking place, be kind to yourself and allow the old to be released without giving it too much attention.

The energies this month will certainly feel more fluid and supportive for the birthing of new projects than they have of late. However it can also seem challenging to step forward into the world with new ideas when there is seemingly so much uncertainty and chaos around us. It will therefore be important this month to maintain clarity of purpose and not to get caught up into any emotional dramas that might otherwise claim our attention. So with this in mind here are some suggestions for essences to help anyone who needs support with staying balanced and detached. Either a Solar Plexus Chakra combination (Chakra Essences) or an Auric Protection combination (Divine Harmony Essences or Pure Vibrations Spray) would be an excellent starting place, while those who need assistance to stay focussed and on purpose would find a Hara Activation (Lightbody Essences) very helpful. For those hesitating to step forward with new ideas we suggest either an Inner Strength combination (Divine Harmony Essences), Inner Certainty (Divine Harmony Essences) or the Angel of Determination (Angel Essences) to help.

There will be much spiritual inspiration available to us this month but we must reach out and connect with it if we are to make the best use of it. Either Soul Connection or Inner Wisdom (Divine Harmony Essences) will help to enhance yourinner connection while Brow Chakra (Chakra Essences) would be helpful to help with the reception of new visions and inspired ideas.

On a collective level right now there are some very deep patterns being cleared that relate to our ability to consciously know ourselves to be an integral part of the web of life. However for many people this is bringing to the surface very uncomfortable feelings of grief, isolation and loneliness as the ages old pain of apparent separation is released from all levels of our consciousness. Essences can be a wonderful support to help move you more swiftly through this process of reconnection so here are a few suggestions for combinations that might be helpful for anyone affected by this clearing this month. Either Open to Receive  (Divine Harmony Essences), Heart Chakra (Chakra Essences), Bereavement (Divine Harmony Essences) or Fuchsia (Karmic Essences) would be helpful to release painful emotions from the heart and help restore joy and inner connection. Forgiveness (Divine Harmony Essences) might also be helpful for some this month.

Lastly here is a reminder about two of our Pure Vibrations Sprays that might be particularly helpful this month. Energetic Alignment to help keep you aligned and connected with your soul and Strength & Courage to quickly banish fears and keep you moving steadily forward.

Fundamentally we are all being asked for ‘a change of mind’ that will allow the renewal and regeneration of life to take place on earth in a way that has never before happened in quite this way. In this context one of the biggest ‘ideas’ that requires investigation is that related to our perception of our self in relation to the world around us. Do we see ourselves in our wholeness, as an integral part of the web of life capable of contributing to and receiving from that web, or do be still regard ourselves as separate and at the mercy of events? The answer is that for the great majority of us we are probably currently somewhere in between these two extremes. Perhaps we understand the concept of wholeness logically but have not yet anchored that belief as a tangible reality into the core of our being.

Recent events in the world have shaken many of us to the core highlighting those beliefs that can still activate a wobble in our lower energy bodies. Perhaps the strongest of these beliefs is that our security lies in physical form whether that form is our own physical body or the structure of the outer world, leaving us prey to feelings of fear, insecurity, doubt, limitation etc. in times of difficulty. With this in mind we thought that we would remind you of some essences that will help you to clarify and release some of these issues. Lets start with Feeling Safe (Divine Harmony Essences) and Mother Earth (Inner Child Essences). Either of these combinations would be very supportive for anyone who is currently feeling a lack of security and well being in relation to their physical foundation on the Earth. Feet Chakras, Base Chakra (Chakra Essences) Inner Calm, Inner Strength (Divine Harmony Essences) or Strength & Courage Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection) might also be helpful here.
Maintaining a still, calm place within will be very important this month in order to avoid the possibility of finding ourselves taking hasty, rash or confrontational action as we negotiate the energetic intensity of the next few weeks. It is often the mind that becomes overactive in this situation so here are a few essence suggestions to help with maintaining a calm and balanced mental approach to life. Solar Plexus Chakra will be a very helpful combination for many to help release mental and emotional tension as well as promote positive personal boundaries. Consider Restoring Patience, Inner Harmony (Divine Harmony Essences) or Harmony & Tranquillity Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection) for additional help. Also helpful to support the ability to focus within will be Inner Focus (Divine Harmony Essences).

Pollution is a subject much in the news these days so be will leave you with a couple of suggestions for help with this issue. Anyone overly sensitive to strong emotional vibrations will find our Auric Protection combination extremely valuable, while anyone sensitive to environmental pollutants might like to check out our Environmental Stress combination. Both of these combinations are available either as a spray (Pure Vibrations Collection) or in dropper form (Divine Harmony Essences).

See also The Power of the Collective Consciousness

The challenge for all of us this month will be to stay focussed and balanced and to stay connected with our intuitive higher guidance so that we can listen within for the clarity and direction that we will need to align us with the greater collective purpose for the coming year. As the saying goes ‘knowledge is power’ and in this case it is self-knowledge and self-awareness that will be particularly effective tools to help with this. Our inner connection to our true self is always there, however we can become so distracted by the noise made by the personality self that we can forget to give our true self the necessary focus of attention. In moments of challenge it can be all too easy to allow outside events to trigger off an emotional or mental response in us that moves our attention away from our inner core. Becoming a more detached observer of ourselves by focussing on our breathing and moving our awareness into our heart in such moments of difficulty will always redirect our attention back to our true self.

So which Flower, Gem & Crystal Essences would help most….

Vibrational essences are very powerful tools to help with this process so here are some suggestions for some that might be particularly helpful this month. Firstly for those moments when you find yourself in need of some help to restore emotional and mental equilibrium we can thoroughly recommend our new Harmony & Tranquillity (Pure Vibrations Spray Collection). This will very quickly help you detach from any situation creating uncomfortable waves and return you to a place of balance from which you can seek a higher perspective.

As we said earlier being able to stay successfully in your heart is also a major key to staying aligned with your inner core being. Within your heart is the vibrational resonance of the love that you are and it is here that you will always find a clear connection with your true self. Anyone needing help to stay focussed in the heart this month will find either a Heart Chakra combination (Chakra Essences), Unconditional Love (Rose Collection) or Heart Connection (Pure Vibrations Spray Collection) very supportive. In affairs of the heart, forgiveness is often an important issue so some people might find that either Forgiveness (Divine Harmony Essences) or Heartfelt Forgiveness (Rose Collection) is also helpful this month.

With a full moon lunar eclipse and – depending on the part of the world you are in – the winter/summer solstice both coming together on December 21st we can be assured that any unresolved emotional issues that we might have will be making their presence felt again this month. Often the most difficult emotional issues for all of us to deal with are those relating to our relationships with others. Some essences that might be particularly appropriate here are Letting Go (Divine Harmony Essences), Release (Inner Child Essences) or Freedom (Inner Child Essences). Others that might be helpful for some are Loving Communication (Divine Harmony Essences), Solar Plexus Chakra (Chakra Essences) or Balance (Inner Child Essences).

Remembering to keep our energy field as clear and balanced as possible will be as important as ever this month so we will end with two sprays that we find particularly helpful in this respect; Positive Vibrations and Clarity & Perspective (Pure Vibrations Spray Collection). Positive Vibrations is an excellent spray to help transform negativity of all kinds either from your own energy fields or your environment, while Clarity and Perspective swiftly clears away ‘fog’ from the lower mind so that you can more easily gain insight and direction from the higher mind.

See also ‘Rising to the Challenges of the Great Transformational Shift‘.

This month we will be under the influence of the constellation of Scorpio, which will present us with more opportunities to unstick ourselves from the maya of illusion by choosing to allow the light of higher reasoning and intuition to overturn the old patterns of the lower mind.

It is increasingly important that we all maintain a strong inner connection to our own truth and light and continue to be very aware of when we are operating from that place and when we are not. Simply noticing when we have unconsciously fallen into old patterns diminishes their power over us and provides the opportunity to move back into a place of greater empowerment and choice. Sometimes however despite the fact that we can see that we have simply forgotten to be conscious of the higher perspective of a situation the issues that are triggered off are so intense that we cannot immediately find the way back into that place of higher consciousness. This is when some well-chosen essence combinations can be an invaluable assistance.

Some Essences to Help….

So let’s start this month with a few suggestions to help those states that are most commonly triggered off when the lower mind is intent on keeping control. Three of the most common states triggered off in this situation are fear, doubt or uncertainty and lack of self worth. Although we talked about essences for fear last month it is probably worth repeating the information here as many people are currently finding themselves caught up in this difficult and debilitating state. So choices to help with fear are Inner Calm (Divine Harmony Essences), Courage (Inner Child Essences) or Strength & Courage Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection). For many people doubt or uncertainty comes close behind fear when they are stretched beyond their normal comfort zones so for anyone seeking support with this issue we suggest a bottle or two of Inner Certainty (Divine Harmony Essences) or Faith (Inner Child Essences), while either Feeling Worthy (Divine Harmony Essences) or Self Worth (Inner Child Essences) would be a great support for those needing help to recognise their own self-value.

The ability to stay grounded and focussed in the present moment is also becoming more and more important. Problems often arise because we unconsciously associate being grounded and present with previous painful experiences we have had in other incarnations, experiences that have made us unwilling to participate fully in physical life again. However, the current flow of high frequency energies is literally sweeping away this old matrix of reality from our collective consciousness and changing our perception of time in the process. We can no longer so easily choose to live in the past and must now learn to anchor ourselves firmly in the present moment. This requires a constant focus on maintaining our energetic connections with the earth as well as vigilance over the thoughts and beliefs that we allow to linger in our energy fields. For those who would like support with this issue we can highly recommend our new Earth Connection Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection). This will very quickly and effectively pull you right back into your body and help you to stay grounded and focussed. For anyone who feels that they have deep issues around grounding and being fully present then one of the following combinations would also be a very helpful resource this month; Being Present (Divine Harmony Essences), Base Chakra or Feet Chakras (Chakra Essences). 

Bach Flower Remedies

We would also like to remind you of just how helpful a well chosen combination of Bach Flower Remedies can be to pull you back into balance when you are having a difficult time seeing the higher perspective of something that life has thrown up for you. Having your own Bach Flower Remedy Set is a wonderful resource and one that we thoroughly recommend, however if you do not currently have one then do remember that you can order your chosen combination of Bach Flower Remedies pre mixed.

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.

As we have said many of us could find ourselves experiencing a temporary heightening of the struggle between the personality self and the Soul this month, as the need for greater integration in this fundamental inner relationship is brought more into our awareness. So with this in mind lets focus on some essences that might help with the various ways this issue could manifest for us. In any situation in which we experience a power struggle whether external or internal, both fear and control patterns are usually very much to the fore. In this situation we suggest a large bottle of Inner Calm (Divine Harmony Essences) or a Strength & Courage Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection), followed by a couple of bottles of Freedom (Inner Child Essences) might be an excellent starting point.

Some this month may find themselves experiencing heightened feelings of disconnection and separation as the pendulum of balance swings temporarily towards the little self, provoking an apparent crisis of spirituality. Here either Geranium or Lily (Karmic Essences) would be a great support.

Soul Connection, Inner Wisdom, Inner Unity (Divine Harmony Essences) or Energetic Alignment (Pure Vibrations Collection) are all essence combinations that in differing ways, help to strengthen the relationship between self and Self. Please do check them out to see which one might most help you this month.

If you find yourself experiencing this push for greater balance primarily in your outer world rather than your inner world this month, it is highly likely that it will manifest in the guise of unfinished relationship issues either in your personal or working life. In this case be open to the reflections that are being offered and consider the possibility that either Healing Family or Healing Relationships (Divine Harmony Essences) might be just what you need to get a different perspective on the situation. Many of our deepest patterns are set in place during childhood, so where there are recurring issues around balance in relationships looking at your family patterns can often be a powerful way of gaining greater understanding of yourself.

On a more general note we can thoroughly recommend our new Positive Vibrations Spray (Pure Vibrations Collection) to help promote a greater degree of balance and positivity in any situation that might arise for you this month. We have found it an absolutely invaluable friend!

See also the The Pendulum of Balance post.

It seems to us that what we are being asked to do right now is to become more aware of how the patterns that we carry impact the world around us and to take responsibility on a daily basis for our energetic contribution to that world. This requires a process of constant awareness and focus as well as an ability to be emotionally detached. For many of us the issue of emotional detachment is still difficult especially where our friends and family are concerned. However with a little introspection we can see that if we become over identified with others painful situations we are then unable to contribute the uplifting energies that would truly help them to see the bigger perspective and to move on. In other words we simply become a part of the problem rather than a part of the solution. With this in mind we thought that we would focus on some essences this month that will help with emotional balance & detachment.

Difficulty with emotional detachment inevitably means that we have some unresolved emotional issues that are easily triggered off, so simply becoming more aware of what those triggers are will be extremely helpful, so lets start with the Emotional Balance combination (Divine Harmony Essences). This is an invaluable combination for anyone who finds that they are easily caught up in a roller coaster ride of powerful, all encompassing emotions that they then have difficulty detaching from. This sounds very dramatic and in its extreme form it can be so, however you do not need to be experiencing this state in its extreme form to gain benefit from this essence. It will support anyone who wants to gain greater understanding of their emotional triggers to achieve more emotional balance and detachment. Emotional detachment is also a solar plexus issue so many people will find that a Solar Plexus Chakra combination (Chakra Essences) will also be a very valuable support.

In our experience it takes time and patience to work through the layers of emotional patterning that we have all collected so be gentle with yourself and take it one step at a time. When you feel that you have worked through quite a few layers and have reached a reasonable state of equilibrium, then that is a good time to take an Emotional Body essence (Lightbody Essences). This is a very powerful combination that will help you to dig deeper into any layers that are still as yet uncovered.

Our new Pure Vibrations Collection sprays are proving very popular and we can thoroughly recommend the Harmony & Tranquillity, Auric Protection & Positive Vibrations sprays to provide instant support for those working with emotional detachment issues this month.

The only way we can become fully aware of the patterns we carry is to be very grounded and aware in each moment, however many of us have a tendency to evacuate our bodies rather than feel our emotions. This unconscious reaction obviously makes it more difficult for us to deal effectively with our emotions, so for those who would like support with this we recommend either a Being Present combination (Divine Harmony Essences) or an Earth Connection spray (Pure Vibrations Collection) to help.

See also the Service and Detachment post.

In this months essence review we felt that we would like to highlight an essence combination that has the potential to offer many people valuable support.

Feeling Safe is a powerful combination of Flower, Gem & Crystal Essences that can help us to recognise and transform old patterns of fear and trauma that relate to our physical safety. Now you might well be asking ‘why would I want to do this’? We fully understand that what most of us want is to forget any old traumas that might have impacted our lives and find ways to keep ourselves safe in the future. However, in our experience these old experiences sow seeds that unconsciously direct our lives and affect our ability to live life to the full until they are brought into the light of awareness.

Many people live their lives through an unconscious undercurrent of fear that leaves them prone to feeling that life is unsafe in some undefined way, or that there is ‘something dreadful just around the corner’. Quite understandably these feelings make it very difficult to trust in the flow of life or to easily embrace change of any kind.

You might well imagine that it would be reasonably easy to identify the fearful or traumatic events that have created this patterning in the first place, however this is often not the case for several reasons.

Many of our most unconscious patterns are those that are handed on to us by our parents or primary care givers while we are very young. Often they are a part of the inheritance passed on to us through our genetic line. Also as young children we absorb information, feelings and beliefs straight into our unconscious mind without the ability to filter it that we develop in later life. Once we have collected the imprint in this way it is very easy for even the seemingly ordinary events of life to reinforce our inherited fears and establish them as ‘truths’ that we carry forward unconsciously into later life and of course pass on in our turn.

If we take this a step further we can see that it is unlikely that any of our ancestors have escaped experiencing some of the more dramatic and trauma creating events that life on earth has provided us with over the centuries. So in one way or another we all carry the imprint of fear and trauma associated with wars, violent abuse and natural disasters. It is not an uncommon experience for young children to be terrified of war, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires etc when they have absolutely no experience of these things at all. This is our collective imprinting system at work.

If you are strongly affected by this pattern you may find yourself easily triggered by such events as the recent earthquake in Haiti or the ever-present images of war on almost every news bulletin on our televisions these days. Perhaps we should make it clear here that there is a difference between the natural sensitivity that we all have to the suffering of others in such situations and the uncomfortable echoes of past fears trying to get our attention. However, the difficulty for many is that often these feelings become confused and we fail to recognise what is our own. Until we have released the old fears that still vibrate in our energy field it is all too easy for us to find ourselves resonating with the collective emotional body of humanity which still contains much fear in its data bank.

So during this month of wintry introspection we encourage you to reflect a little on your early childhood feelings, general family patterns and what triggers feelings of ‘unsafeness’ in your life now. The Feeling Safe combination will help you to gently release and transform any old energies of fear and trauma that come into your awareness as a result, leaving you feeling stronger and more connected with your true self.

Feeling Safe – Flower, Gem & Crystal Essence Combination

The Feeling Safe combination is part of the from the Divine Harmony Essence range and you can find out more or order online here. It is in the ‘Transforming Belief Patterns‘ group of the Divine Harmony Essences.