How to Make Flower Essences

Flower essences originated with Paracelsus, the parent of modern alchemy, who collected dew from plants to treat his patients. They were later developed by Edward Bach, adoctor interested in homeopathy (which also uses ideas from alchemy). This method for making essences describes using the Sun, but you can also use the full Moon (and even tweak it by choosing the Moon when it's in a particular sign) or pure starlight (after the Moon has set). Needless to say, you can also use a particular aspect of the Moon's phase to develop an essence that speaks to particular level of consciousness, type of emotion, aspect of the spirit, or type of magick. This describes making an essence of flowers, but you can use the same technique to make an essence of leaves, whole herbs, roots, crystals, etc.

Get a clear glass bowl that has no markings. Since you have to cover the entire surface of the water with flowers, get a smallish bowl. You'll also need some sort of filter (an unbleached coffee filter works well). A funnel is useful for pouring the resulting essence into a small brown bottle (there is lots of discussion which color bottles preserve best--some people insist on using only brown, others recommend using violet or black). You'll need another clean glass container to filter the essence into. The water you use should not be from the faucet but spring water, rain water, or dew. The bottle you pour the essence into should be at least 30 ml.

When you decide what you want to make an essence of, ask the plant if you have permission to use it. You can do this by using your intuition (sit in front of the plant and let it talk to you) or by using a pendulum. On a sunny morning, fill the bowl half full of water. Pick enough flowers to cover the surface, being careful to keep them as whole as possible; some people believe that it is best not to touch the flowers but to cut them so they fall directly into the water. Leave the bowl in full sunlight for three hours. Make sure shadows don't fall on it in that time, and that children and animals don't mess with it. Remove the flowers carefully (you can use your hand or a leaf of the plant you are making an essence of) and filter the water into the clean container. Fill the brown bottle half full with vodka, brandy, Everclear, 151 rum, or wine (wine won't last as long but has its own energy). Top up with the essence. This is the mother essence. Label with the flower and the date. Store in a cool, dark place away from electrical and other energy sources, and it will keep indefinitely.

You can make stock bottles by putting one to seven drops of the mother essence into a bottle filled with either alcohol or a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water. If you are sensitive to alcohol, you can use glycerine or vinegar. In turn, use essence from the stock bottle to make a medicine bottle, adding 2-7 drops of the stock essence to a bottle of alcohol or alcohol/water mix. You can put them in plain water if they are going to be used relatively quickly. With essences, the greater the dilution, the greater the power.

Flower essences work on a vibrational level to encourage balance. They are not biochemical medicines. Take them two to four drops four times a day. You can put them under your tongue, rub them on your skin, put them in bath water, or mist them into the air. Take ten minutes prior to eating or one hour afterward. You can take them more often if you want. Essences can effect change slowly or quickly, but the change should be subtle--changes in eating, sleeping, dreaming, energy, thinking, feeling, working.

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Positive Energy: The 8th Prescription

POSITIVE ENERGY: THE EIGHTH PRESCRIPTION
HOW TO ATTRACT POSITIVE PEOPLE AND STOP ENERGY VAMPIRES FROM DRAINING YOU

Judith Orloff, M.D.

[Excerpted from Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress and Fear Into Vibrance, Strength and Love, (April, 2004, Harmony Books)]

I learned to honor my energy needs the hard way.
As a psychiatrist who specializes in intuition, I knew how important it was to listen my body.
Yet still I’d vacillate between intense weeks of speaking tours to bouts of utter exhaustion at home.
I couldn’t turn down "irresistible" opportunities.
Here was my dilemma--I trusted my intuition, and was committed to living by it.
But I had a blind spot: as successful as I was at helping others at trusting intuition and leading high energy lives, I was ignoring my own energy crises.
Finally, my fatigue was so profound I had to change.

It's vital that we cherish our precious energy so we don't do violence to our capacity for passion.
I now believe that the most profound transformations can only take place on an energetic level.
I’ve met many patients who’ve spent much time and money on talk therapy, hoping that intellectual insights will bring emotional freedom, but they’re disappointed.
As much as I love the linear mind, my approach, which I call Energy Psychiatry, goes further to also facilitate a conscious rebuilding of subtle energies, the most basic life force in each of us.

Do You Get Drained By Other People’s Energy?

Our bodies are made of flesh and blood, but they’re also composed of energy fields--though, sadly, I wasn’t taught this in medical school.
Each day we encounter a wide range of energies, both positive and negative. Positive energy includes compassion, courage, forgiveness, and faith.
Negative energy includes fear, anger, hopelessness, and shame.
We need to be experts at dealing with energy so we don’t get demolished by draining situations or people who’re energy vampires.

Like me, you may be an intuitive empath, someone who’s so sensitive to energy you pick it up but you’re also drained by it.
This goes way beyond feeling sympathy for a distraught friend--we actually take on their pain, either emotionally or physically.
To cope, we take refuge in solitude.
We empaths are so attuned to others that we can feel what’s going on inside of them.
This can put us on energy overload and aggravate everything from chronic fatigue to overeating.

Growing up, my girlfriends couldn't wait to hit the malls, but I dreaded them.
I always felt overwhelmed, exhausted around crowds, though I was clueless why.
"What's the matter?" friends would say, shooting me the weirdest looks. All I knew was that crowded places and I just didn't mix.
I'd go there feeling fine, but leave nervous, depressed, or with some new ache or pain.
Unsuspectingly, I was a gigantic sponge, absorbing the energy of people around me.

Thank goodness, as my intuition matured, I realized I had intuitive empathy.
Once I learned to protect my energy, empathy has become a gift enhancing my compassion.

Here’s how empathy works: the more people per square foot, the more our energy fields intersect--thus the tendency to become overloaded in high-density areas.
This aspect of intuition is the most neglected.

Empaths, unintentionally, can make even a good doctor's life hell.
They manifest so many "unexplained" symptoms that frustrated physicians write them off as hypochondriacs.
Empaths are notoriously misdiagnosed.
Patients have come to me with obesity who’ve failed diets because they needed strategies other than eating to protect themselves from negative energy.
Others were labeled "agoraphobic" or with "panic disorder," having received only minor relief from traditional treatments.
Some were nearly house-bound.
They'd all say, "I dislike crowded places where there’s no quick escape. Forget department stores, busy streets, elevators, tunnels.
I just avoid them." Sounded very familiar.
So I decided to take a history of how these people processed subtle energy in the world, something all health professionals must be trained to assess.
Voila! I found many were undiagnosed empaths.
For me, this changed everything.
My job as a physician then became teaching my patients to center themselves and protect their energy.

How do you know if you’re an empath? What are the signs?

Quiz: Are You an Intuitive Empath?
Ask yourself:
Have you ever sat next to someone at a dinner who seems pleasant,
but suddenly you're nauseous, have a headache, or feel drained?
Are you uncomfortable in crowds, even go out of your way to avoid them?
Do you get easily over-stimulated by people or prefer being alone?
When someone is in pain, do you start feeling it too ?
Do I overeat around people I’m uncomfortable with?
If you've answered "yes" to one or more questions, it's likely you have experienced intuitive empathy.
Responding "yes" to every question indicates empathy is draining your energy.

Tips for Keeping Your Positive Energy High

In crowds or stressful situations, take a few deep breaths to exhale negative energy from your body
Visualize a protective shield of light around you, letting positive energy in, but keeping negative energy out
Meditate daily to center yourself--visualize roots going through you and planting firmly in the ground
Take daily baths or showers to wash off negative vibes.
Burn sage in a room to purify left over negative vibes
Eliminate energy vampires (people who sap you)
I hope I’ve inspired you to be more sensitive to your energy needs. Understanding how you react energetically in the world is particularly important if you’re chronically tired and want to build vitality.
Knowledge is power.
Meeting your energy needs can balance mind, body, and spirit to create a vibrant life.

Judith Orloff, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, a practicing intuitive, and author of the new book Positive Energy.

She’s also written the bestsellers Guide to Intuitive Healing and Second Sight.
For more information visit www.drjudithorloff.com

Psychic Abilities

Psychic abilities (Also known as Extra Sensory Perception. Aka ESP) are abilities to do things which are achieved by using more of your brain. Every human being is capable of these abilities. It comes easy to some but after practice and dedication everyone can achieve it.

Precognition

The definition of precognition is the supposed perception of an event, condition etc. before it occurs by psychic powers. This definition could not become anymore correct. You may not believe it but almost everyday you experience this psychic ability. It could just be a simple feeling about someone. Or you think about a certain song and then it plays on the radio! The below things are signs of precognition.

1. A strong feeling about someone that turns out to be true.
2. Thinking about something and it happens.
3. A strong vision or thought that drains your energy.


Telekinesis

Telekinesis is the ability to move objects with your mind. Ever seen Carrie? Well its sort of like that but not as powerful. Telekinesis is the one power that is not found in everyday life unless you are born with this ability. It takes weeks to be able to move the smallest thing but it can be done. There is no explanation for Telekinesis... Scientists don't know what to think.. Well the below steps are hit that you have natural Telekinesis.

1. When you are full of emotions something happens. Door slams or an object falls over.
2. When you are meditating or if you are deeply relaxed objects move or lights flicker.
The list goes on forever!!! But if any of the signs (Or signs like it) happen to you, you should nurture your amazing ability!!

One of the only ways to develop Precognition is to affirmate. Every day say to yourself I will learn and hone the powers of Precognition! You can change this around if you like. After a while of affirmation you should become better at it and have more abilities in Precognition. Another technique is to learn "Ki". Ki is utilizing the energy around you and able to use your own life force for your purposes.

Telepathy

Telepathy is the communication between minds other than normal sensory channels. Telepathy is as common as Precognition. Ever been thinking about something and someone brings the topic comes up? Well that is Telepathy. It is believed that it is involved with brain waves which is a legit assumption

To develop Telepathy you need a friend. Preferably one that won't ask too many questions about what you are doing. At first I suggest you be in the same room. Now the person who is going to be sending the message, think of what you want to send! Just imagine a beam of light connecting your friend and you at your Third Eye. (Like Third Eye to Third Eye) Then release the thought!! Make sure the receiver does NOT have his/her mind clear. If their mind is clear they will probably block out the thought/image. Once the person thinks they have received the image have them tell you what they think it is. If it is correct try moving farther away from each other. See how far you can go.

Chakras & Corresponding Physical Body

1st Chakra - RED
Organs: Physical Body Support; base of spine; legs, bones, feet, rectum & immune system. Mental/Emotional: Safety & security; ability to stand up for one-self, feeling at home.
Physical Problems: Chronic lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, rectal tumors/cancer, depression & immune disorders.

2nd Chakra - ORANGE
Organs: Sexual organs, large intestine, lower vertebrae, pelvis, appendix, bladder & hips.
Mental/Emotional: Blame & guilt, money & sex, power & control, creativity, ethics & honor in relationships.
Physical Problems: Chronic lower back pain, sciatica, ob-gyn problems, pelvic/low back pain, sexual potency & urinary problems.

3rd Charka - YELLOW
Organs: Abdomen, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen & middle spine.
Mental/Emotional: Trust, fear & intimidation, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-respect, care of others, sensitivity to criticism & personal honor.
Physical Problems: Arthritis, gastric or duodenal ulcers, pancreatitis/diabetes, indigestion, anorexia or bulimia, liver dysfunction, hepatitis & adrenal dysfunction.

4th Chakra - GREEN
Organs: Heart & circulatory system, lungs, shoulders & arms, ribs/breast, diaphragm & thymus gland.
Mental/Emotional: Love & hatred, resentment & bitterness, grief, self-centered behavior, loneliness & commitment, forgiveness & compassion, hope & trust.
Physical Problems: Congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, mitral valve prolapse, asthma/allergy, lung cancer, bronchial pneumonia, upper back, shoulder & breast cancer.

5th Chakra - BLUE
Organs: Throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebra, mouth, teeth & gums, esophagus, parathyroid & hypothalamus.
Mental/Emotional: Choice of strength of will, personal expression, following one's dreams, using personal power to create, addiction, judgment & criticism, faith & knowledge.
Physical Problems: Raspy throat, chronic sore throats, mouth ulcers, gum difficulties, tempo mandibular joint problems, scoliosis, laryngitis, swollen glands & thyroid problems.

6th Chakra - PURPLE
Organs: Brain, nervous system, eyes, ears, nose, pineal gland & pituitary gland.
Mental/Emotional: Self-evaluation, truth, intellectual abilities, feelings of adequacy, openness to ideas of others, ability to learn from experiences & emotional intelligence.
Physical Problems: Brain tumor/hemorrhage/stroke, neurological disturbances, blindness/deafness, full spinal difficulties, learning disabilities & seizures.

7th Chakra - WHITE
Organs: Muscular system, skeletal system & skin.
Mental/Emotional: Ability to trust life, values, ethics & courage, humanitarianism, selfishness, ability to see larger picture, faith & inspiration, spirituality & devotion.
Physical Problems: Paralysis, genetic disorders, bone cancer, multiple sclerosis.


* Anatomy of the Spirit: The seven stages of power and healing by Caroline Myss, Ph.D., 1996
http://www.celticattic.com/tips_hints/meanings/chakras.htm

Astral Doorway Spell

Before you go to sleep tonight, you can carve a doorway in the ether with your mind. Be sure to visualize the approximate scenario you wish to encounter on the other side. Astrological imagery is handy; for example, if you wish to visit a sphere of nature and love, visualize the sign of Venus behind the door. If you want to go somewhere comforting and paternal, visualize the sign of Jupiter. For astral adventures of a fantastical nature, think of the Moon. Ask for a blessing from a deity or angel of your choice, then enter.

By Kala Trobe, GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives

Astral Travel Pillow

Mugwort three parts
Frankincense 1/2 part
Vetivert two parts
Sandalwood one part
Rose Petals one part
1 pinch of ground Orris root
1 Vanilla bean, crushed

Make into a small pillow of blue coloured cloth with yellow cotton thread.Sleep on it to promote astral travel during sleep.

NOTE: After six months these pillows may lose their "fresh" scent. You can reuse them by emptying out the old contents and refilling them with new herbs.The easiest way to do this is to create a "pocket" within these pillows. Sew the pillows with an open fold that can be closed either by velcro or buttons. Also, to make it easier to sleep on, pad it with cotton or downy goose feathers. How it will look and feel is all up to you!