Flower Essences for Saturn in Pisces
Continuing on with my *Saturn in Pisces series, I now want to turn our attention to self-care strategies that can bolster our well-being over the next few years. In particular, I want to explore several flower essences that I believe can be of stellar support during this period. That’s because they are ones that help with boundary strengthening, refinement of subtle perception, forging of emotional clarity, and connection to our dream life, realms in which we may find ourselves wanting assistance and encouragement.
Before sharing details about this bouquet of remedies, as well as how to use them, I wanted to offer a brief introduction to these healing elixirs, notably for those of you who may be new to flower essences.
Introduction to Flower Essences
Flower essences, infusions crafted from the flowering parts of plants, are used to bolster mental and emotional well-being. Each flower essence is associated with a different constitutional temperament and, as such, helps to address unique stress patterns.
Different from essential oils whose volatile oils lend them fragrances associated with their healing qualities, flower essences are more akin to low-dose homeopathic remedies. Rather than act on a physiological level, they are thought to work vibrationally on our subtle energy bodies.
Many people are introduced to flower essences through the use of the popular Bach flower essence formula known as Rescue RemedyTM — a combination of five flowers that is used to alleviate acute stress. And yet, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of flower essences used worldwide, each of which addresses different stress signatures and mood imbalances. While they have been gaining in popularity in the last decades, flower essences have been used for thousands of years in different cultures, including by those in ancient Egyptian and Asian societies as well as by Australian aborigines.
Here are six flower essences that feel well matched to the challenges and opportunities that this Saturn in Pisces period may bring. If you find yourself resonating with the profile of any of these, consider trying the associated flower essence to see if it helps support you.
Flower Essences
Aspen
During this Saturn in Pisces period we may find ourselves more sensitive and porous to subtle energies as well as the thoughts and impressions of others. And while this can help us to feel more perceptive, if we absorb these inputs without discernment, it may lead to feeling overcome by apprehension and a sense of foreboding. While we may not be able to specifically name what we’re concerned about, we may still find ourselves swirling with low-level anxiety and worry. Addressing this is the purview of Aspen flower essence, which helps calm the mind, enabling us to better sift through the impressions we receive. This can reduce disquietude and the perception of foreboding that has no conscious origin, having us feel we more confidant to navigate life’s unknowns.