Using Flower Essences with Astrology
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In this first interview, Jen Gouvea, MSW explains how she uses the combination of flower essences and astrology to facilitate self-development and recovery from crises and change in her healing practice. She describes specific essences that are useful for people coping with life changes and traumatic events such as divorce, job loss, home foreclosure, fears concerning financial stability, loss of a loved one or even natural disasters.
She also explains how change can become an opportunity for finding one's soul purpose and discusses specific essences that address the transformation from crises to resilience to renewed purpose. The essences that she discuses are from the Healing Herbs, Quintessentials and the Flourish Formula practitioner kits made by the Flower Essence Society (FES).
Some of the FES articles mentioned in the Podcast are Flower Essence Formulas: Powerful Remedies for Times of Crises as well as Report on the Relief Efforts with Flower Essence Therapy for the Sichuan Earthquake in China
Borage flower essence helps the heart to develop
resilience and optimism when faced with adversity.
Photo Credit: matsuyuki
The following Essences are discussed in this podcast:
CAREER ISSUES
- Voice & Decision: Cerato, Scleranthrus, Centaury
- Depression: Borage, Gentian, Gorse
- Anxiety: Chamomile, Larch, Mimulus
- Creativity: Star Tulip, India Paintbrush
- Manifestation: Cayenne, Blackberry, Madia, California Wild Rose
- Family of origin: Mariposa Lily, Baby Blue Eyes
CRISES & NATURAL DISASTERS
- Loss & Grief: Bleeding Heart, Forget Me Not, Love Lies Bleeding
- Traumatic Incident: Arnica, Echinacea
- Fear: Borage, Rock Rose, Oregon Grape, Red Clover
MY FAVORITES
- Sensitivity: Golden Yarrow, Pink Yarrow, White Yarrow, Yarrow Environmental Solution
- Home and Belonging: Sweet Pea
The Cardinal T-square of Saturn, Uranus and Pluto and Vibrational Essences
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In this second interview, Adam Gainsburg, the founder of Soulsign Astrology, explains the meaning of the Cardinal T-square of Uranus, Saturn and Pluto coming up over the Summer of 2010. He describes specific methods for connecting the heart space with the spirit and why cultivating and sustaining a soul connection during periods of outer chaos and uncertainty is important. Finally, he explains how his Soulsign Planetary Vibrational Essences can be useful to take during these transits.
This article is featured in A Collection of Articles about How to Combine Astrology with Flower Essences published by Vibration Magazine as Part of the 2010 International Astrology Day Blogathon. The purpose of this web-based event is to create a permanent library of articles about how to deal with the stresses of the Cardinal T-Square of Pluto, Saturn and Uranus. The main page for the Blogathon collections is at The Cardinal T-Square of 2010: Saturn, Uranus, Pluto.
Jen Gouvea first began using flower essences in 2004. They have had a remarkable influence on her own ability to recover from physical and emotional challenges. She has a Masters of Social Work and has experience working with issues of mental health, relationships, diversity, trauma, loss, and grief. She has also used mind-body and mindfulness techniques to work with clients in substance abuse recovery as well as with combat veterans coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. In her healing practice, she uses Evolutionary and Soulsign Astrology as a road map for understanding soul development. She is currently completing her flower essence certification process through the Flower Essence Society.
Adam Gainsburg has authored three books, including Chiron: The Wisdom of a Deeply Open Heart. Adam is the founder of Soulsign Astrology and an active teacher and lecturer at astrology conferences since 2007. His work emphasizes the Heart's evolutionary intelligence at the core of all astrological method. His next book, Bridges of Union, will present a comprehensive delineation model of the 13 phases in the Mars and Venus synodic cycles. Adam also records a monthly podcast on the synodic cycles of Venus and Mars and is developing an online tool to merge astronomical advances with astrological wisdom.
