Further defining the planets are the signs of the zodiac. Each of the twelve signs is ruled by a governing planetary body. These appear below, along with their planetary ruler.
The influence of the associated planet to each sign is clearly apparent in the type of characteristics traditionally associated with each sign.
Some fragrances are rooted deeply into a particular culture or a particular magical tradition. While some examples of this may be seen through connections to various gods and goddesses or through the mythology and folklore of a specific country or geographic area, others that are commonplace in certain practices may never appear in the local legendry.
These scents gain a place of extreme importance within their designated cultures through popular usage.
While most of the basic principles have been addressed within the body of this text, there is still the business of translating these concepts into reality. Between the introduction of the workings of aromatherapy, the charts and tables of magical influences, the narration of possible application, and the example formulas, there is a solid basis for a beginning or expansion of an aromatherapy practice.
4 1/2 parts lavender
5 parts sandalwood
4 1/2 parts orange
2 parts lavender
2 parts pine
5 parts lemon verbena
5 parts vetivert
4 parts galangal
2 parts cinnamon
2 parts bay
Recommended application: Bath, spray, or inhalant (be careful of irritant oils!)
With the general formulae in place, we can look into specific combinations of essentials for various purposes.
Although in most cases the expertise and creative healing ability of the individual aromatherapist is encouraged in adapting the specific remedy to the needs of the client, for the purpose of example, precise ratios will be used in the introductory blends that follow.
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There is the inclusion of camphor as a trace element in the Love’s Passion blend. The associations of camphor are water, Cancer, and the Moon. All of these influences have already been addressed in other ingredients. This is where it becomes important to understand the action of the trace element on the overall effect of the blend.
Those who have studied the workings of homeopathy are familiar with the principle that more is less. In order to strengthen a homeopathic remedy, it is decreased in strength. Homeopathy uses catalysts to spur on the body’s own natural mechanisms of reaction.
3 parts ylang ylang
3 parts bay
3 parts galangal
2 parts rosemary
1 1/2 parts clove
2 parts eucalyptus
1 1/2 parts rosemary
2 parts ylang ylang
2 parts cinnamon
3 1/2 parts galangal
2 parts rose
2 parts cinnamon!
1 3/4 parts juniper berry
1 3/4 parts clove
1 3/4 parts lavender
1 3/4 parts bay
1 1/2 parts wintergreen
Recommended application: Bath, massage (be careful of irritant oils!)
6 parts lime
3 parts lemon
2 parts peppermint
3 parts cypress
1 part orange
3 parts clove
4 parts ylang ylang
3 parts frankincense
2 parts galangal
3 parts galangal
1 1/2 parts patchouli
3 parts orange
1 1/2 parts lime
Recommended application: Bath, inhalant
cedarwood
cypress
lavender
lemon verbena
Recommended application: Bath
sandalwood
cypress
lavender
clove
cinnamon
Recommended application: Bath
There are, as would be expected, a limitless number of possible combinations of fragrant blends. Because of space restrictions, many of the possible therapeutic formulas have been omitted.
Those that have been included, however, comprise a solid basis for a sound therapeutic practice in aromatherapy. The blends that are included here are of two basic types. Some have been taken from the scent-healing practices of others.