Flower Essence Essentials - Our Online Essence Journal

We discuss how important it will be for us to stay centred, grounded and in alignment with our own inner truth so that we can weather the storms of change and strengthen the foundations of our burgeoning new reality. As always, we highlight some flower, gem & crystal essences that might be particularly useful to help us move through the month in harmony & balance.

Perspective & Flexibility

Welcome to March and the ongoing roller coaster ride of extraordinary, transformational energies that are lining up to expand and uplift our awareness this month. The cosmic energy flow for March is turbulent, intense and very fast moving with a focus on helping us to awaken to deeper truths both within and without. It is not only highlighting the closing of the old astrological cycle and the beginning of a new one but also the opportunity for us to choose to move beyond this point in very new ways.

The huge collection of planets in Aries as we start the new astrological year at the Equinox, is unprecedented and highly indicative of the opportunity presenting itself for us to keep on making new choices if we want something new.

There is no doubt that this can be challenging energy to negotiate because by its very nature it unearths everything that is untrue, disempowering and not in alignment with integrity & in the best interests of everyone involved. It ruthlessly exposes issues of power, control and manipulation, offering us the opportunity to refuse our support of this old paradigm. While this is ultimately very helpful and much needed it is also not particularly comfortable.

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However, because they are so psychically open they can get swamped by negative feelings and energies that make them feel highly fearful for no apparent reason.  

If your Sun or Moon is in Pisces, Rock Rose Flower Remedy can help you to release deep unconscious fears so you can feel steady, unflappable and fearless.

Release Deep Fears

Do you feel an inner state of alarm in your system much of the time? Do you tend to panic in emergencies or get frozen by terror or heart-stopping fear? Do you suffer from acute fear or nightmares? These intense fears are often very deep-rooted and unconscious.

The soul journey for Pisces is to deepen your connection to your higher psychic centre (third eye chakra) rather than acting from the lower psychic centre (solar plexus chakra) which gets blocked by fears. Rock Rose Remedy can help you to release deep, unconscious fears from your system so you can feel calm, courageous and centred.

Rock Rose Bach Flower Remedy

These seven Bach groups offer a helpful framework for understanding which Bach Remedies would be most helpful for particular emotional challenges and personality patterns.

One of these groups Dr Bach called the Fear Group. Fear is perhaps the most common human emotion; it affects all of us in one way or another and at various points in our lives.

The five Bach Remedies within this group reflect the different ways fear can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

• Mimulus is for known fears, nervousness and everyday worries & concerns.
• Aspen is for vague unknown fears, apprehension and fear of the unknown.
• Rock Rose is for strong terror fears, panic or extreme fear.
• Red Chestnut is for fear for the safety and wellbeing of others
• Cherry Plum is for powerful, irrational fears, and the fear of losing control of your mind.

Which of the Fear Group Bach Remedies have you found most helpful, and what have your experiences been when using them?

It can also be helpful for working through issues around anger, emotional reactivity, or emotional neediness, gently encouraging a stronger, more grounded sense of self. Here, we explore the significance of the solar plexus chakra and the benefits of the Solar Plexus Chakra Essence combination. You can find our more in-depth about the Solar Plexus chakra and the Solar Plexus Chakra Essence here...

For some this very debilitating emotion comes to the fore when the events of life are apparently not going the way the personality feels they should, although from the perspective of the soul everything is exactly as it should be. The Inner Certainty Essence will help to transform doubt into inner certainty, helping you to see life from a wider more connected perspective.

‘Doubt can be a very debilitating emotion and comes to the fore when the events of life are apparently not going the way our personality feels they should, although from the perspective of the soul everything is exactly as it should be.'

Dr. Bach's description of Mustard was: "Those who are liable to times of gloom, or even despair, as though a cold dark cloud overshadowed them and hid the light and the joy of life. It may not be possible to give any reason or explanation for such attacks. Under these conditions it is almost impossible to appear happy or cheerful". From the Twelve Healers & Other Remedies - By Dr Edward Bach ( 1936 edition )

In the positive Mustard state we feel much happier and lighter, with a more positive outlook whatever the weather. It's easier to feel more clear headed and light hearted and we're more able to accept the ebb and flow of life’s rhythms and are comfortable with feelings of both sorrow and joy.

Shop: Mustard Bach Flower Remedy

This is a lovely quote from Dr Edward Bach, from 'Free Thyself', a pamphlet that he wrote in the spring of 1932, mainly in Regents Park, a place away from the hustle and bustle of his temporary London life. It gives a fascinating insight in Dr. Bach's philosophical outlook and his understandings about the importance of being in harmony with our souls. You can find the full text of 'Free Thyself' in the book the Collected Writings of Edward Bach.

The Sweet Chestnut state is not an easy one to go through. It’s often called the dark night of the soul, when you feel like you’ve reached the limits of your endurance and are at the end of the road. In this extreme state you might feel an absolute and utter despair or hopelessness – a state of desolation in which you feel isolated from the rest of mankind. Sweet Chestnut’s gift is its ability to restore your connection to your Soul’s light and love and bring back the light and joy to life, dissolving the darkness. So it’s a very supportive flower essence to use to help you to rise from the ashes after dark times and to feel connected to love and your own inner light again.

....This is a story about Nora Weeks, the lady behind the Bach Flower Remedies. Her story is integral to the story of Dr Edward Bach and the Bach Remedies, and it is a story of quiet tenacity and dedication. Without Nora Weeks’ determination to preserve her friend and colleague’s work, it is doubtful that the Bach Flower Remedies and the understandings of Edward Bach would have flourished in the way that they have. Discover more about Nora and how she took Bach’s legacy out into the world.