When we think in terms of our Soul, our Spirit, we think, often times, of something that is with in our body and our minds. The Soul is what speaks to us, perhaps from somewhere beyond the confines of what we define as our reality. It calls us to question our existence and the existence of time, space and a Higher Power. There are many ways, tools if you will, to facilitate a connection to your Spirit self, your Soul, your own Higher Power. For each of us has a Higher Power, each of us has a Soul, a Sprit self. Meditation and Prayer are perhaps the first two such tools we think of. But, there are others, Music, Dance, Art, Creativity, Exercise, and Sex all can bring us closer to the Source that is our Soul.Aromatherapy is a great source for opening up the Spirit, allowing us to travel deeply into that place, that source which is our Soul. Since the dawn of man, we have used Herbs and Essential Oils to tap into that source. Some of those Herbs even brought users to a different level of Consciousness, to an Altered State. Carlos Casteneda made us all aware of the Altered State we could reach by ingesting certain mushrooms which were widely used by the Native Americans. The Celtic people had their own Herbs they used for such purposes, as did the Mayans, Incas and Egyptians. Even in our churches today, Frankincense and Myrrh are burned to raise the level of the Spirit.
Many great Artists and Authors have been known to use certain Herbs and Chemicals to raise their levels of creativity. One was Aldous Huxley, who openly wrote about his Mescaline use in The Doors Of Perception. Huxley was a very Spiritual man, who’s life path was one of seeking answers to the Mysteries. A few years ago a book of essays, written by Huxley, was published on the subject of Spirituality, Huxley And God. Many of his books dealt with levels of Altered States through medicinal Herbs. His masterpiece Island, focused us on being in the Here and Now and the characters in the book used an Herb known as Moska Medicine.
To be with in the Spirit of our Souls is to Be In The Moment. For there is no Past, there is no Future, there is only the Moment, this Moment. Time does not exist, not as we imagine it to. Only the Here and Now exists. Everything we do, all that we are, exists now. Every great Spiritual Teacher and Master has that knowledge. To many that concept may be hard to grasp. How can we not look to the future, how can we not think of the past. When we learn they do not exist, our existence becomes easier. A level of peace exists with in our Soul that nothing can shake. It is this knowledge of this that brings us closer to Enlightenment.
There are so many Herbs that can be burned as Incense to increase our level of Consciousness, aide in Meditation, and open up the channels for Second Sight and Divination. Acacia, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Sage and Thyme are few that come to mind. These are all wonderful Herbs to burn as Incense. Most are fairly common, and available both as pure Herb or in Stick Incense. Burning pure Herb increases the power and desired effect. Sage is a favorite of Native Americans, not only to increase Wisdom, but also for Cleansing and Purification; it is a Masculine Herb, ruled by Jupiter. Uva Ursi was also used by Native Americans to open up Psychic Channels. Thyme is another Herb great for increasing Psychic Power and Purification, which lead to the mirrors of our Soul; it is a Feminine Herb, ruled by Venus.
Passionflower, Vervain and Lavendar are all Herbs to bring one into a peaceful state. When we rest in that peaceful state we move closer to our Soul. Our dreams, where we travel to in our sleep, are journeys of our Soul. When we are at rest in our physical body our Soul is in it’s State of Being. We rest, so that our Soul may exist. Any Herbal Incense or Herbal Bath that allows our body and minds to be at peace, gives our Spirit a chance to be in it’s natural state.
There are many Essential Oils which open up the door to our Soul. Gardenia, Jasmine, Magnolia, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Myrrh, Mimosa, Lilac and Wisteria are those I would highly recommend. Gardenia is great for promoting Inner Peace, and raises a very high Spiritual Vibration. Jasmine, is a purely Spiritual Oil, can produce Prophetic Dreams and it attracts Love on a Spiritual level as opposed to Physical level. Gardenia and Jasmine are both Feminine Essential Oils, Ruled by the Moon. Heliotrope is a very powerful Essential Oil, it is Masculine and ruled by the Sun; it is known for inducing Prophetic Dreams. Wisteria can be used to bring Illumination and opens the doors to other planes of Consciousness. It is a very powerful Essential Oil and should not be used unless one is grounded and in a state of complete serenity. Myrrh, Patchouli and Sandalwood are all very Spiritual Oils, whose many uses include Purification and promoting Second Sight.
The Soul yearns for Enlightenment. Feeding that yearning is part of our Evolution as Spirit Beings. Our bodies house our Souls, our Souls are Eternal, our bodies are temporary. Honoring our body, honors our Soul. Aromatherapy is a treat for not only our bodies but for our Souls also. The simple act of burning Incense or bathing in an Aromatic Bath Salt opens up our Spirit and sings to our Soul. The gift of a massage with Aromatic Massage Oil becomes a gift to not only the receiver but also a gift to ourselves.
When our Spirit is low, we look for ways to treat ourselves special. These treats are treats for the Soul. Aromatherapy can be that treat. Feed your Soul, fuel your Spirit; light some Incense or a Scented Candle, put on your favorite Music. Bathe yourself in Aromatic Bath Salts or an Herbal Bath, allow the fragrance and the power to heal, soothe and envelop your soul. Treat your Lover and yourself to a massage with Aromatic Massage Oil, read Love Poetry to each other by Candlelight, for in that sharing two Souls are nourished. Scent your pillows with Lavendar Essential Oil. Keep small dishes of Scented Potpourri around your home. Enjoy the wonders of Life and the gifts of the Mother Goddess, Mother Earth.
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This article was originally published in The Crystal Oasis Ezine, April 1999. Not to be reprinted with out permission of the author. For permission to Reprint this article or excerpts of this article, or comments - email LadyPamela@aromatherapygoddess.com
