Welcome to August's edition of E-Light - the Crystal Herbs Newsletter
In the Celtic tradition, August 1st in the northern hemisphere is celebrated as the festival of Lammas, a day of thanksgiving for the beginning of the harvest season.
In a normal British summer this timing would be about right, however this year, everywhere around us the harvest has been gathered in, some of it even before the beginning of August. Now golden straw bales stand in great piles awaiting collection and the farmers are already fertilizing the fields in preparation for ploughing. Even though the sun continues to shine as hotly as ever, this most unusual situation has created the slightly unnerving illusion that the summer holidays are about to finish rather than only just beginning. Even though we know this is not true, the oddness of it all adds to the strange ‘Alice in Wonderland’ feeling that seems to be pervading life in general at the moment.
In E-Light this Month: the Energies of August, Eclipses, Lions Gate 8-8, the Energies of Leo, Perception and Perspective and our Essence Suggestions for August. Our Special Offers include the Hyssop, Inner Unity & Solar Plexus Chakra Essences, plus a range of other Essences & sets, all at 20% Discount. You can also find all of our latest Articles & News.
All of the Essences, articles and special offers mentioned in this newsletter can be found on our web site at - www.crystalherbs.com
The Energies of August
There are plenty of energetic opportunities available to us in the cosmic line up for August, provided we can stay focussed and are willing to overcome the odd challenge or two.
The energies this month will feel more demanding and outwardly orientated than those of last month, with a definite agenda of getting any necessary changes accomplished. It is possible that some of these changes may be unexpected, seemingly coming from nowhere. However, should this be your experience, with a little introspection you will probably find that you have known for some time what was needed, just not quite ‘got around’ to implementing it yet!
Certainly, if you know that there are adjustments needed in some aspect of your life this would be an excellent time to follow through with them as the ‘force is with you’ on his one.
This month we still have an unusually large number of planets in retrograde motion, so called because they appear to be moving backwards in the heavens relative to our position here on Earth. In this situation we receive a more intense focus of energy from these planets and often things work differently than we might expect. For instance, Mercury will be retrograde until August 19th, so pay extra attention to the details of anything you are doing, communicating or planning over his period. Mars is also retrograde, so it may feel less easy to get things done or you might feel constricted and frustrated because the way forward seems somewhat unclear. Just taking a moment to breath and connect with yourself will help here.
Eclipses
The lunar eclipse on July 27th was indeed powerful and took us deep into our feminine nature to explore and expand our understanding of this important part of ourselves. This was the second eclipse of a series of three with the final one being a solar eclipse at the new moon on August 11th.
Eclipses are often important ‘reset’ points and the time between eclipses provides an important opportunity to reflect and review anything that needs adjusting to allow us to realign our direction in life, should this be necessary.
Other influences in the energy flow this month will be very supportive, perhaps even insistent, on this forward movement so take up the opportunity offered to release and let go of anything old. Once we arrive at the new moon on Aug 11th the doorway for something new will be wide open.
Lions Gate 8-8
Each year the month of August also brings us an important planetary ‘reset’ opportunity. In ancient times it was understood that what is sometimes called the Sacred Year, or planetary new year began on July 26th. Between July 26th and August 11th/12th each year the earth comes into alignment with the Galactic Core, the Sun and the Star Sirius, creating a portal or stargate known as the Lions Gate. While this portal is open we receive a download of high frequency light that contains the codes we need to take us up the spiral of spiritual evolution over the coming 12 months.
This light flows through the Lions Gate, which is open to its fullest on August 8th and into the earth grid points of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Over the coming 12 months this light will gradually be absorbed by the Earth and humanity, awakening consciousness and activating the dormant DNA codes that are needed for us to expand beyond the 3rd/4th dimensional paradigm. This is highly transformational energy so taking some time out to connect, absorb, integrate and ground what is being offered would be very beneficial.
The Energies of Leo
All the other planetary activities this month are set against the backdrop of inflowing energies from the constellation of Leo. The fiery, powerful energies of Leo are associated with the Sun and depicted in the western astrological zodiac by the sign of the Lion.
It is significant that Leo is the only sign in the zodiac to have the same planetary ruler at all three levels of astrological interpretation, so whether we look from a personality, soul or monadic perspective the Sun is always the ruler of Leo. This unique relationship with the sun at the heart of our universe is an indication of just how powerfully transformational the energies of Leo can be.
The liberating, universal principles of Love and Freedom flow through the constellation of Leo, energies that particularly stimulate the alignment of the heart with the soul and illuminate the need for the right use of power and the will to create that which can serve the common good.
Perception and Perspective
The energies this month will feel more demanding and outwardly orientated than those of last month, with a definite agenda of getting any necessary changes accomplished
The energetic flow this month has a big focus on helping us to expand our consciousness as well as testing our ability to stand in our own truth when it comes to acting on any changes that feel important for us. This will require a degree of inner strength as well as the willingness to view ourselves through the eyes of compassion and most importantly with non-judgement.
When faced with the need to make uncomfortable changes, it can help to start by giving yourself full permission to be just who you are, knowing that this might include some aspects of yourself that you see as still needing refinement. Remember that we are moving out of a polarity-based consciousness and expanding our awareness so that we can operate in 5th dimensional unity consciousness.
In this situation choosing our point of perception carefully is all important. For instance, entertaining vibrations of anger, judgement, blame, guilt etc. will tend to re-inforce an old polarity while observing those emotions from a place of neutrality will provide for a greater freedom of choice. This is very important because until we take ownership of the issues that constrict our ability to stand in our own truth and light we have no power to transform them. Once we have arrived at a point of understanding and acceptance within ourselves it is much easier to hold an issue in love and allow its power over us to dissolve.
A final thought as you surf the energies of change this month; remember that our ability to action change in our lives does not rely on anyone else changing to facilitate it. Rather it is up to us to recognise where we are unconsciously still playing out old disempowering agreements that have out worn their usefulness and then choose to release ourselves from their restricting influence.
Essence Suggestions for August
There are many themes that could arise in this month’s energy flow and as we have discussed earlier our point of perspective will determine how constructively we deal with them. Vibrational essences are extremely valuable tools when it comes to changing perspective and perception, so let’s take a look at some that might be particularly helpful this month.
When faced with a particularly challenging situation where you cannot seem to see the way forward it can help to non-judgementally assess where your initial point of perception came to rest. For instance, in a situation that triggers off unconscious survival fears you might find that your filter is an imbalance in the base chakra.
A Base Chakra combination possibly followed by an Inner Calm; transforming fear or Courage combination would help to adjust your perspective so that you can see a more expanded view.
For anyone whose perspective is clouded by an inability to see beyond their emotions a Sacral Chakra combination would be a helpful starting point. Check out also Emotional Balance; restoring emotional stability, Balance or Letting Go; dissolving attachment.
The perception of powerlessness is still a very persistent one for many people especially when faced with the need to make important changes. In this month’s energetic flow this could be quite a strong theme so if you find yourself seeing something through the ‘powerless’ filter take a breath and be present with yourself. A Solar Plexus Chakra combination might be just what you need in this situation to help shift your perspective to a more expanded place. If feeling powerless triggers either anger and blame for you, check out our Inner Peace; transforming anger or Self Responsibility; transforming resentment combinations as a follow up. A perception of powerlessness can also take us into a place where we lack motivation or are unable to make choices because our perspective has become too restricted. Combinations to help here are; Motivation; developing inspiration and Decisiveness; empowering choice.
If you have temporarily lost perspective on a situation you will probably find that you have also moved out of your heart. The heart chakra is the centre where we feel love for ourselves and this is still very much a work in progress for many people, however remember that unless you are prepared to love yourself it will not be possible to fully love another.
Here are a few combinations to help boost your ability to open your heart to yourself; Feeling Worthy; transforming unworthiness, Self-Acceptance; restoring unconditionality, Heart Chakra, Forgiveness; transforming guilt or Unconditional Love.
Lastly, why not treat yourself to one of our Clarity & Perspective Sprays; clearing confusion this month. We find this spray such a help when we need a little assistance to shift our perspective so that we can ‘see the wood for the trees’ again.
Special Offers for August
We have a new selection of special offers this month with each of the Essences and Sets below on special offer - with a discount of 20%.
Individual & Combination Essences
Hyssop Flower Essence - 20% Discount
Hyssop alleviates deep feelings of guilt whether these are conscious or unconscious. It is only as we allow ourselves to confront the old memories to which our guilt is attached that we can begin to forgive ourselves and recognise that we have learned from the experience. This essence helps us to do this, releasing much mental and emotional tension in the process.
Hyssop Flower Essence | Flower Essences | from £4.40
Larimar Essence - 20% Discount
Larimar’s ability to neutralise the vibrations of shock and trauma make it a powerful energetic stabiliser. It has the ability to reshape and repair holes in the etheric body, and it is especially helpful when this damage has occurred through shock, astral entities or drug abuse. It stabilises the emotional body and also works on the mental body, helping the mind to cope more positively with difficulties.
Larimar Essence | Gem & Crystal Essences | from £4.40
Pearl Essence - 20% Discount
Pearl balances the emotions and is therefore a very powerful essence for working with a wide range of emotional issues. It helps to develop flexibility in emotional problems, especially those related to spiritual and religious issues. It helps to stimulate insight and greater understanding of our inner feminine aspect and is helpful where there are emotional issues relating to the mother or a mother figure in someone’s life.
Pearl Essence | Gem & Crystal Essences | From £4.40
Inner Unity Essence - 20% Discount
A lovely Essence helping you to integrate and unite your inner masculine & inner feminine polarities. It helps to promote yin and yang integration and helps you to find greater balance in personal relationships. It is a good support for where there are rejection or abandonment issues and helps to encourage a greater soul connection.
Inner Unity Essence | Divine Harmony Essences | from £4.76
Forgiveness - Inner Child Essence - 20% Discount
This lovely Essence helps to open your Heart chakra to more love and forgiveness - for yourself and others. By releasing any judgement of situations or people, we are more able to access the closed off portions of our heart, bringing true forgiveness and love and really transforming the situations & relationships of the past.
Forgiveness Essence | Inner Child Essences | £7.72
Solar Plexus Chakra Essence - 20% Discount
This Essence is all about self-definition, personal power, will and positive emotional expression. It's very useful if you feel: oversensitive or too open to others, or have a sense of vulnerability, lack of self worth or issues with personal boundaries, anger or emotional neediness.
Solar Plexus Chakra Essence | Chakra Essences | from £4.76
Sets of Essences
Angel Essence Set One - 20% Discount
The Angel Essences work with the energies and frequencies of the Angels to help you to create a bridge between your everyday world and that of the Angelic Realms. The ten Angel Essences in this set are: the Angels of: Abundance, Compassion, Forgiveness, Glory, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Purification and Tranquillity. They are lovely Essences to use, either in the moment when you're in need of help or inspiration, or longer term to work with more deep seated issues or patterns.
Angel Essence Set One | Angel Essences | From £38.40
Flower Essence Collection Set - 20% Discount
This is a set of 20 powerful Flower Essences with the ability to work at many different levels. They can be used individually or mixed together to make your own combinations, making it a particularly useful set for practitioners. The set contains the following twenty Flower Essences: Bleeding Heart, Borage, Celandine, Daffodil, Daisy, Dandelion, Fig, Forget Me Not, Garlic, Hyssop, Lemon, Loosestrife, Lotus, Mallow, Passion Flower, Pomegranate, Squash, St Johns Wort, Sunflower, Yarrow.
Flower Essence Collection Set | Flower Essences | £69.60
All at 20% discount or more for the month: Crystal Herbs Special Offers
News...
Transforming Feelings of Guilt - Hyssop Flower Essence
Our Essence Review for July is for the Hyssop Flower Essence. Hyssop alleviates deep feelings of guilt whether these are conscious or unconscious. It is only as we allow ourselves to confront the old memories to which our guilt is attached that we can begin to forgive ourselves and recognise that we have learned from the experience. This essence helps us to do this, releasing much mental and emotional tension in the process.
Read More: Transforming Feelings of Guilt - Hyssop Flower Essence
Well that’s it from us, it just remains for us to wish you a wonderful month filled with expanded perspectives and to send you all much love with the reminder to contact us if you need further help or support on your journey.
With Peace & Love,
Catherine, Sam & All at Crystal Herbs
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