Aromatic Lords and Ladies of the Zodiac An exercise in creating energetic essential oil synergies Beverley Hawkins Disclaimer The information contained in this booklet is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Essential oils are to be used at your own discretion. The author disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of the essential oils. Revised 2009, 2010 All Rights Reserved ISBN: 978-0-9810802-4-6 2 © Beverley Hawkins Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6 Essential Oil Methods of Application ................................................................................... 6 Dosages and Dilutions ..................................................................................................... 9 Useful Measurements .................................................................................................... 10 General Safety when using Essential Oils ............................................................................ 11 Essential oils used on the skin ....................................................................................... 11 Essential Oils absorbed through the Mucous Membranes ...................................................... 12 Inhalation ............................................................................................................... 12 Oral Ingestion........................................................................................................... 12 Overdose of essential oils ............................................................................................ 12 Safety Issues ............................................................................................................ 12 Skin Problems .......................................................................................................... 12 Cancer ................................................................................................................... 13 Epilepsy .................................................................................................................. 13 High or Low Blood Pressure .......................................................................................... 13 Complicated Health Conditions ..................................................................................... 13 Eyes ...................................................................................................................... 13 Safety Issues for Clients with Special Needs ...................................................................... 13 Children .............................................................................................................. 13 Pregnancy ............................................................................................................... 14 Elderly & Frail ....................................................................................................... 14 Aromatic Lords and Ladies of the Zodiac ............................................................................ 15 Aries ...................................................................................................................... 16 Taurus ................................................................................................................... 18 Gemini ................................................................................................................... 20 Cancer ................................................................................................................... 22 Leo ....................................................................................................................... 24 Virgo ..................................................................................................................... 26 Libra ..................................................................................................................... 28 Scorpio ................................................................................................................... 30 Sagittarius ............................................................................................................... 32 Capricorn ................................................................................................................ 34 Aquarius ................................................................................................................. 36 3 © Beverley Hawkins Pisces .................................................................................................................... 38 Essential Oil Profiles ..................................................................................................... 40 Basil ...................................................................................................................... 41 Benzoin .................................................................................................................. 43 Black Pepper............................................................................................................ 45 Cardamom .............................................................................................................. 47 Cedarwood .............................................................................................................. 49 German Chamomile ................................................................................................... 51 Roman Chamomile ..................................................................................................... 53 Clary Sage ............................................................................................................... 55 Clove ..................................................................................................................... 57 Cypress .................................................................................................................. 59 Fennel ................................................................................................................... 61 Frankincense ........................................................................................................... 63 Geranium ................................................................................................................ 65 Ginger .................................................................................................................... 67 Jasmine .................................................................................................................. 69 Juniper Berry ........................................................................................................... 71 Lavender ................................................................................................................ 73 Lemon.................................................................................................................... 75 Lemongrass ............................................................................................................. 77 Lime ...................................................................................................................... 79 Marjoram ................................................................................................................ 81 Melissa ................................................................................................................... 83 Myrrh ..................................................................................................................... 85 Neroli .................................................................................................................... 87 Orange ................................................................................................................... 89 Patchouli ................................................................................................................ 91 Peppermint ............................................................................................................. 93 Rose ...................................................................................................................... 95 Rosemary ................................................................................................................ 97 Sage ...................................................................................................................... 99 Sandalwood ........................................................................................................... 101 Thyme ................................................................................................................. 103 Vanilla ................................................................................................................. 105 4 © Beverley Hawkins Vetiver ................................................................................................................. 107 Violet Leaf ............................................................................................................ 109 Putting it all together ................................................................................................. 111 Creating an Energetic Synergy .................................................................................... 112 An example ..........................................................................................................