Althought this experience and the essence which i was then inspired to make happened in early Spring, I felt it appropriate to post this now since upon reading it, it gave me a glimpse of the ‘quickening’ energy gradually rising now within the earth as we approach Imbolc and the time when the earth begins to awaken. There are already shoots of daffodil and snowdrop and leaves on the bramble in my backgarden. Though the rains pour and the winds howl , Spring is still but a murmer in my heart.
Encounter with the White Chestnut Tree (aesculus hippocastanum)
“As I enter your grove I am awed. This tree stands so tall, so wide, so proud, so vibrant. It is the largest of its kind that I have ever seen. What strikes me most is the richness: New leaves burst forth out of every available surface, not just the branch tips, but all over the tree, the trunk and the ground below bright green ‘hands’ of leaves fluff out. And in the great hall beneath her canopy everything is bathed a surreal green velour. Eyes moving quickly, mesmerised, over the cracked bark and twisty limbs I utter my prayers, barely conscious of my own words as the energy of the mighty tree fills my being. Serenity.”
Lunar Potentised white chestnut essence
” Intuition “
The Essence – This tree takes our awareness beyond mind, beyond thought: A blank canvass. Only from this place of true stillness can we perceive the universe as it truly is; perceiving not with one or two of the senses at a time but with the whole being, directly. The energy of the white chestnut feels a bit like floating on a large body of water; so large that the perspective of oneself is unequivocally altered. An essential tree essence for learning to become aware of the silence underlying all form; for stilling the raging torrents of thoughts and worries; for realising and contemplating the nature of inner peace. These attributes also make white chestnut essence an important essence for those who are seeking to tune or broaden their perception, for only from a point of inner stillness can we ever hope to perceive clearly beyond the veil.
With Ravensara oil – This beautifully scented oil adds a sharpness and a focus to the overall quality. Bringing us an essence which can be used as a valuable tool for enhancing one’s intuitive powers as well as bringing a feeling of freshness and ‘awakeness’.
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Blessings on whichever path you may tread amy you walk it with wisdom and grace.
