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Spikenard with it's warm, woody, earthy aroma is for hope as it is comforting and balancing for the Heart!

Angelica can be very supportive when we are seeking inspiration, it is very grounding while at the same time it can help us see things in a new way. Energetically, Angelica is often associated with angels and can be helpful in helping one to connect to the angelic realm. 

In addition to the September Energetics covered in this video, I would like to add another lens to consider from the Tarot.  Virgo (August 23 – September 22) is the Sun Sign we are looking at and its Major Arcana Card is IX The Hermit.

The card I choose for my Sunday Essential Oil Reflection is Elemi.  Elemi balances the Spiritual and Worldly! It can also open one up to mystical experiences.  It can assist in grounding one after meditation. It has long been considered to be a bridge between heaven and earth.  Elemi has the nickname “as above, so below”.  

For this month's Meditation and Energy Healing Session with the Goddess, the card I drew from Kris Waldherr's Goddess Inspiration Oracle Deck this month was for the goddess Mama Quilla. Join me in the Meditation and Energy Healing Session with the goddess Mama Quilla,

Black Pepper is for Accountability. It can be used for protection and to promote courage.  It can enhance the desire to get going on a new project or getting on with a new direction in life.  It also helps you to focus on what it is you want to manifest.  Use Black Pepper when you need to find the courage to deal with anger.  

The Hermit walks Path 20, called the Path of Yod on the Tree of Life which connects Tiferet (Beauty) and Chesed (Mercy) on the Tree of Life.  This path represents the connection between beauty and compassion and the balance between inner wisdom and outer action. 

Thyme is for apathy.  It is fortifying and helps to eliminate old habits!   Energetically,  Sweet Thyme relieves fear and apathy.  It can help to promote self-confidence and courage.  It may also be helpful in helping one to eliminate old habit patterns one might be still clinging to.

Rosemary is for Remembrance. It also eases pain, both physical and emotional!

Astrologically the Lions Gate Portal is annual event that occurs during Leo when earth, the star Sirius, also know as the Dog Star and the Orion Constellation are in alignment.

Basil’s restorative, uplifting and clearing aroma is helpful for anxiety, nervous depression, mental fatigue and the feeling of being generally run down. Energetically, Basil lifts the mind and clears mental fatigue. It can be helpful in enhancing creative awareness. It also has the reputation of being able to repel ‘the evil eye’. Basil helps to raise and deal with issues of low self-esteem and low self-worth.

In addition to what I have covered in the video, in this post I would like to add another lens to consider when creating an energetic blend for the month, the Major Arcana of the Tarot. In Tarot each of the Astrological Signs are associated with a Major Arcana Card so each month I share information about the Major Arcana card that represents the Sun Sign operating for most of the month. Leo (July 22 – August 23) is the Sun Sign we are looking at and its Major Arcana Card is V

Energetically, Juniper Berry can be very helpful in clearing negativity and helps to protect against negative influences.  It can help to restore confidence and help increase feelings of self-worth.

For this month's Meditation and Energy Healing Session with the Goddess, the card I drew from Kris Waldherr's Goddess Inspiration Oracle Deck this month was for the goddess Erda, while the additional goddess card I decided to draw from Colette Baron-Reid’s Goddess Power Oracle Deck was for Kali.  =

Cedarwood can be used for focus as it helps to clear and steady the mind! Energetically, Cedarwood helps us to get back in touch with our true reality by affirming and clarifying our focus.  It is grounding.  Wonderful to use for clearing and cleansing  a room of negativity and brings in positive energy.  It  helps to clear and steady the mind, which helps to promote  a calm meditative state. A state that enables one to receive healing energy more easily.  

The Fool walks Path 11, the Path of Aleph (Alef) on the Tree of Life which connects the Sefirot of Keter (Crown),found at the top of the Pillar of Balance and Chokmah (Wisdom) found at the top of the Pillar of Mercy.

Energetically, Cardamom allows new energies to assimilate gently back into the physical body. Consider using Cardamom when one is overburdened with responsibilities.

The card that popped out for my Sunday Essential Oil Reflection is Pine.  Pine is for self worth, it helps restore confidence and strength of will! Energetically, Pine repels and clears negative energy.  It can also be used to increase energy in the subtle bodies.  It may help anyone who feels depleted or stagnant.

In addition to what I have shared about July's energetics in the video, in this post I would like to add another lens to consider when creating an energetic blend for the month. Cancer (June 21 - July 20) is the Sun Sign we are looking at and its Major Arcana Card is VII The Chariot.

 Energetically, Laurel supports the ability to honor one’s self.  It can help open one to new thoughts and perspectives.  It can also aid in releasing mental blocks and outmoded ways of thinking.  Laurel helps to stimulate a renewed interest in life.  It can also help to calm feelings of hysteria.