Chamomile this weeks essential oil

EFFECTS:
The essential oil is balancing, calming, nourishing, purifying, rejuvenating, relaxing, soothing.

PROPERTIES:
analgesic, anti-allergenic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, disinfectant, nervine, sedative.

THERAPEUTIC USES:
In aromatherapy it is used for acne, allergies, anaemia, anger, arthritis, asthma, black eyes, blisters, boils, bruises, burns, bursitis, chapped lips, chapped skin, chilblains, cold sores, colic, colitis, conjunctivitis, coughs, cuts, depression, dermatitis, diarrhoea, disinfectant, diuretic, diverticulosis, dry skin, earache, eczema, fainting, febrifuge, fever, fibrositis, gallstones, gingivitis, hair loss, hay fever, headaches, heatstroke, hiccups, indigestion, influenza, insect bites, insomnia, irritability, laryngitis, menstrual pain, menstrual or menopausal problems, middle ear infection, nausea, nerve pain, nervousness, neuralgia, normal skin, oily skin, osteoporosis, peptic ulcers, psoriasis, rashes, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, sensitive skin, shock, spastic colon, sprains, sties, stress, sunburns, synovitis, toothache, ulcers, upper abdominal pain, urticaria, whitlows, wounds, wrinkles.
A gentle oil suitable for children. Excellent household disinfectant. Popular as an evening tea.
The essential oil is rich in azulene a powerful natural anti-inflammatory and healing agent.
The tea makes a soothing tonic for the nerves, eases menstrual cramps
To relax after a hard day add ten drops of oil to a warm bath.
Diluted with a carrier oil it can be massaged in and used as a compressor headaches or menstrual problems.

HOME USES:
Massage, baths, inhalation, compress.

BLENDING:
Blends well with Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rose Otto, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang-ylang.

WARNING:
Chamomile essential oil is safe for home use as long as it is diluted before application.
Use well diluted forms for children. May cause irritation to sensitive skin. Not to be used during pregnancy. Asthmatics should not inhale it. Avoid in early stage of pregnancy. Avoid if allergic to ragweed.

Today's essential oil: Bergamot

Bergamot Essential Oil available from Cinnamoon


The aroma of Bergamot uplifts and relaxes the emotions. It has a cooling effect being very helpful for anyone suffering from grief, disturbed emotions or extreme dissatisfaction.

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Love Lavander Oil

12 Great Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

Whilst recently researching a completely different article on essential oils, I was struck by how many aromatherapy authorities and writers mention Lavender as their favourite fragrance. While I've always enjoyed the unique aroma of Lavender essential oil, and enjoy nothing better than sitting in my garden on a warm day, drowning in the sents of my many Lavender bushes, I'd never really thought about just how many ways Lavender essential oil can be used.

It's all too easy to be seduced by some of the more exotic (and expensive) essential oils available, but Lavender, with its very reasonable price tag and an almost unique status as an essential oil that can be applied undiluted to the skin should take pride of place in your Aromatherapy collection.

Listed below are 12 ways I've discovered that you can employ the healing, calming power of Lavender essential oils on your body, face and around the home.

1) A drop or two of neat Lavender essential oil on the temples and/or back of the neck can ease an aching head.

2) Apply a drop of Lavender oil (on its own or with a drop of Tea tree oil) directly to cuts, scrapes and scratches to promote healing and the growth of new skin. (NB: These are the only oils which should be ever used neat on the skin - avoid the eye area.)

3) A lavender bath relaxes tired muscles and soothes the mind, and also prepares the body for sleep. As with most essentials, 5 to 10 drops is enough. Rather than adding the oil directly to the bathwater (because essentials don't blend with water) dilute the lavender in your favourite carrier oil. For something different, you could also try diluting the Lavender in a tablespoon of milk, or even honey.

4) Make your own natural and inexpensive bath salts by mixing Epsom salts, sea salt or table salt, and/or powdered milk, and adding a liberal amount (10 - 20 drops) of Lavender oil.

5) Five to ten drops of Lavender essential oil mixed into two tablespoons (30ml) of your favourite carrier oil (Sweet Almond is recommended) makes a wonderfully relaxing and sleepy massage oil. Alternatively, substitute half of the Lavender with Geranium or Chamomile oil.

6) To induce restful sleep, put a drop or two (no more) of Lavender on a cotton ball and tuck it into the corner of your pillow case. Lavender is effective at inducing a relaxing sleep either on its own or when combined with Chamomile.

7) Fragrance and freshen any room in the house by adding a few drops of Lavender oil to an aroma lamp ring, radiator humidifier or simply in a bowl of hot water.

8) Add a few drops of Lavender oil to a clean cotton cloth and place in your tumble dryer to give a relaxing scent to bed sheets, pillowcases and towels.

9) Treat your feet to an essential oil footbath -carrying more weight and suffering more stress than any other part of the body, they deserve it. A soothing footbath will warm and relax the muscles, improve circulation and soothe any aches and pains. Add 5-10 drops of Lavender to 2 gallons (9 litres) of hot water. Alternatively, mix Lavender with Geranium for a relaxing footbath, or with Eucalyptus and Pine for tired, aching feet.

10) Make a portable Lavender rescue tool by adding 3-4 drops of Lavender, either on its own or with another oil onto a clean cotton handkerchief. When you feel the need, simply inhale from the hankie. This is particularly useful for treating colds or headaches, and for clearing your head -whether at work, just before an interview, or prior to an exam. For the latter, Lavender is especially good combined with Clary Sage or Rosemary.

11) Make a quick, easy and natural room spray for the home by adding up to 15 drops of Lavender essential oil to 1 fl oz (30ml) of water in a spray bottle, shake well, and use as an air freshener - do not spray on or near polished surfaces. This spray is also great to use at bedtime to promote a good night's sleep - spray around the bedroom generously just before retiring for the night.

12) To purify both the air and the carpets in your home, place 4-5 drops of Lavender (on its own or combined with Bergamot and/or Pine) onto a cotton wool ball and place inside the dust bag of your vacuum cleaner, against the air filter (where the air blows from the vacuum). Replace with a new cotton wool ball as required. A Lavender soaked cotton wool ball will also neutralise odours and add a pleasant aroma to wardrobes, laundry baskets, airing cupboards and shoe racks.

How to cleanse your Tarot

I've been asked this a few times lately so I hope this helps folks.



Cleansing your Tarot cards is important for maintaining a positive energy in your Tarot readings and connecting with your Tarot deck. In the following blog post, I take a look at a number of different techniques that will help you cleanse your Tarot deck and when you might need to use these techniques.

When Does a Tarot Deck Need to be Cleansed?

Generally, you’ll know when you need to cleanse your Tarot cards – there’ll be that niggling feeling that something isn’t quite right with your cards and that something needs to change. Here are some examples of different situations when you will most likely feel compelled to cleanse your Tarot cards:

Other people have touched your cards
You’ve bought a new or second hand Tarot deck
You’ve done a particularly draining Tarot reading
Your Tarot cards have been sitting dormant or unused for quite some time
You or your Tarot cards have been exposed to a lot of negative energy (for example, a particularly negative client, or a challenging situation in your own personal life)
Your Tarot readings are beginning to feel unclear, disconnected or ‘stuck’
Your cards have fallen all over the floor or had some other sort of accident
You simply want to reconnect with your cards
How to Clear and Cleanse a Tarot Deck

There are many different techniques that you can use to clear negative energy and cleanse your Tarot deck. The important thing is to choose the technique(s) that feel right to you and to the situation (e.g. you might use one technique in between each reading, and another technique to cleanse on an annual basis). Below are a number of different ways to clear and cleanse a Tarot deck:

Sorting and Shuffling. Firstly, sort your cards in order, starting with the Major Arcana, then into each of the suits of the Minor Arcana. While you’re doing this, look briefly at each card and remember the special message it has to offer you in your readings. You can also use this time to check that you have every card in your deck (a few years back, I found that I had been missing the Ace of Swords for quite some time without even realising it!!). Once your cards are sorted and in order, start shuffling and reinvigorating your cards with your energy. You might like to shuffle seven times, put your cards in a big messy pile and randomly select cards, or simply use a shuffling technique that is comfortable to you.

Meditation. Hold your cards in both hands, close your eyes and relax. Allow your mind to be free of any thought and just ‘be’ with your cards. You may then like to visualise the Universal energy being drawn through you and to your cards, surrounding your cards in a protective white light. Those with an understanding of Reiki may like to use this mode of energy healing to cleanse their cards by channelling their healing Reiki energy through the cards. This is personally my favourite as it is easy to do in between readings and it helps me focus and concentrate on my next client.

Moon Bath. The full moon is an excellent source of energy for your cards. On a full moon, you can simply place your cards in a window or even outside to bathe in the moonlight. Alternatively, many people use this time to conduct a special ritual or to cite different incantations for cleansing their Tarot cards.

Salt Burial. Salt can be used to draw out negative energy from your cards, just like you would use salt to draw out the moisture from a food item in cooking. First, wrap your Tarot in a plastic bag as tightly as you can. Then take an airtight container that is larger than your Tarot deck, place your wrapped cards inside and then completely surround your cards with salt on all sides, above and below. It is imperative that this is an airtight container as salt not only gathers the energies from a Tarot deck well, it also gathers any moisture that might be in the air, potentially damaging your cards. Keep your cards buried in the salt for at least a few days or a week before taking them out and disposing of the salt.

Fresh Air. Just after a rain shower or even in the warmth of the sun, place your cards outside to take in the fresh air and draw in the cleansing rays. Of course, keep in mind the (imp)practicalities and be careful not to place them in a windy position or somewhere where you may end up doing more damage!

Smudge Stick. Burn some dried sage or rosemary (or use a store-bought smudge stick) and simply pass the cards through the smoke several times. You can also cleanse any crystals that you use during the process.

Elemental Clearing. Elemental clearing brings your awareness to using different techniques that are aligned with each of the four elements used in Tarot. For example, for Earth clearing, use the Salt burial; for Water clearing, use the Moon Bath or sprinkle a little water on your cards; for Fire clearing, pass your cards over a candle; for Air clearing, use a smudge stick. (You’ll find more ideas here .) You may like to go through each of the four elements for a more comprehensive cleansing.

Most readers do some form of cleansing each time they read – it might be a simple shuffle of the cards or a meditation. From time to time, you may like to do a more significant cleansing process to really reinvigorate your cards. Again, choose what method and what frequency feels right to you.

Keeping Your Cards Clean

Now that you’ve cleansed your Tarot cards, how do you make sure they stay ‘clean’? Here are a couple of ideas:

Keep your Tarot cards wrapped in a special cloth or stored in a special Tarot box.
Store your cards with a quartz crystal which is a wonderful absorber of energies. If you want to keep your crystal ‘clean’ too, then use any of the cleansing techniques above.
Place your Tarot cards at a specially made altar in between readings.
I’d love to hear from you – what cleansing techniques do you use and/or prefer? Maybe you have a new technique to share? Please post your comments below.