Andean Fire - Phragmipedium Andean Fire
One name for this essence could have been "Resurrecting Courage and Purpose", even when overwhelmed by the suffering all around, even in the face of absolute physical challenge. Would help those who have been victims of torture or major disasters in this or a past life. This is a major essence to address the horrors of human suffering and a way to experience what is meant by The Compassion of Christ.
Angelic Canopy - Laeliocattleya Angel Love
Balm for the troubled soul. If you can only have one of the Living Tree Orchid Essences, this one should be seriously considered, as it is so helpful in these times. Angelic Canopy brings nurturing to those who are in grief, despair or who have lost hope. Releases the tension from the flight vs. fight response, thus helping to increase one's sense of security by realigning to the values of life. "All things can be done in Grace." Great for space clearing and cleansing crystals.
Behold the Silence - Comparetia macroplectron (Columbia)
This essence provides a pathway to enter into the profound silence of universal being and invites us into a new relationship with the future. As the future becomes more and more present in the depth of our inner silence, the past goes back into itself so that we no longer hold the past in the present. In this way our former actions or karmas disolve. What remains is unobstructed action. Place 4 drops in a small amount of water, and hold in the mouth for 15 seconds to enable the energy to be absorbed through the roof of the mouth and enter the crown chakra. Good for meditation, vision quests, as a preparation for various rituals, and for becoming aware of the sacredness of Nature.
Being in Time - Phragmipedium Ainsworthii
Get the body into 3-D time. Very important to enable therapists to bring the client into contact with and stay in the lower half of the body. Helps those who are reluctant to incarnate fully into "the here and now". It does so by harmonising the body's etheric cycles with those same cycles in Nature. This is a calibration to a flow which helps one to manage one's time better, especially when there is the sense of having too much to do and too little time to do it in. GREAT FOR JET LAG. The body can immediately harmonise and integrate with the time-zone of the local area no matter what the distance nor direction of travel.
Being in Grace - Ascocenda Princess Mikasa
A large and vibrantly purple vandaceous orchid, the colour of the blooms is central to the action of this essence. This essence is in part a cleansing of one's old emotional pain that can appear as physical distress or energetic blocks. Its healing process goes keeply into the emotional centre of the brain; it also releases tension from the kidney meridian.
Boundless Peace - Anguloa virginalis (Peru)
Imagine a translucent jellyfish pulsing or champagne bubbles streaming to the surface. Experience a sense of buoyancy, floating freedom and ease. Great for relieving tension in the frontal lobes of the brain due to too much mental work. Opens up our consciousness to active and productive dreaming. Space takes on a gentle shape with delicate edges. Great for men who need to balance their overly-masculine temperament.
Carnival Laelia crispa (Brazil)
Rhythmic and passionately sensual. Very large blooms. The name of this essence should be spoken with a Brazillian accent. Very good for those who are overly intellectual and live at some distance from their body. So instead, distance from the stress of a busy day when you arrive home and remember to enjoy a little, more and more.
Clear Mind - Aeranthes grandiflora (Madagascar) & aquamarine gemstone
Clears and calms the mind offering clarity of perception and reflection. Eases mental tension from the mid-brain, "The Mental Break" essence. Think of the clarity of a pale and clear gemstone; the calm of a cool, cloudless, still winter's night. A full moon reflected on a quiet lake.
Clearing the Way / Self Belief - Phrag. Don Winbur
Serves to strengthen one's belief in one's own inner and outer spiritual resources, and one's ability to move forward with projects and goals. A wonderful "can do" essence. This essence helps relax tension in the 8th chakra, a result of trying too hard to be perfect and stay in control of everything in our lives.
Core of Being - Nanodes medusae (Ecuador)
A very important essence to realign to our spiritual axis. This essence enters into one's causal body, which is the "Spiritual White Light". It appears as the central axis, a small-diameter shaft of light running parallel to and just in front of the spine. It is the origin of the chakra system. In a gentle yet profound movement, the essence helps us to aling to the higher chakras that compose and create the causal body Light shaft and surrounding causal and celestial auric fields. In doing so, the etheric, astral and mental bodies harmonise very well.
Crown of Consciousness - Masdevallia reginae (Ecuador)
A complete experience of the entire crown chakra. THIS IS A BIG ESSENCE. This essence wishes to welcome you home to the Hall of Records, a space within, where you might find the Living Word of God, the Wisdom of Creation. Surrender to the Beyond that is within and without. Patience. Learn adaptability in approaching the Heart of Mystery, the Light of Consciousness, the Shrine of Shrines.
Direct Vision - Paphiopedilum liemianum (Java)
Potentially a powerful experience of the 3rd eye, so can be useful for vision quests. This is the same orchid that made the essence New Vitality, but six months earlier when the blooms were in full alignment of direction, giving an intensity of energy to this essence. Use with care. Useful for meditation practices.
Golden Radiance - Phragmipedium St. Ouen
To bring one into awareness of the radiance of one's Inner Light, the "Ground of Being". Golden Radiance honours the spiritual path above all else. This essence opens the throat chakra and connects to a source of inner wisdom which appears as golden light within the inner chamber of the heart chakra. When the inner chamber opens, its "light" can ascend into the throat chakra. Fundamentally not a remedy, but rather an essence for developing a spiritual perspective of everyday life. Probably our most universal essence.
Guardian of the Inner Journey - Paphiopedilum Helvetia
Brings the courage to look at the shadows and fears which inhibit one’s progress on one’s spiritual journey. A deeply serious essence, take it to enhance one’s meditation practice. Paired energetically with Walking to the Earth’s Rhythm, which is best taken at the end of meditating with Paph. Helvetia.
Hara to Heart - Bulbophyllum lobbii (S.E. Asia)
Very good for people who are reluctant to incarnate. This essence brings energy down to the 2nd chakra (Hara), then up through the solar plexus and into the heart chakra. Helps eliminate conflicting emotions. Helps one to be incarnate with a sense of purpose. This essence infuses the halo with a diamond-like appearance, indicating higher chakra activity. NB. Take this essence 2 or 3 times within a 10 minute period for best effect and wait for one to three days before repeating or use it as a one off.
Healing the Higher Heart - unregistered hybrid, believed to be Vascostylis Crownfox Red Gem x either Ascda. Yip Sum Wah or Ascda. Peggy Foo
The one orchid produced two forms, two essences: one by itself (Spirit of the Higher Heart) and this one which has essence of 24 karat gold added, which enhances the orchid’s energetic action. The higher heart chakra is a light turquoise color and is responsible for releasing the heart chakra from emotional blocks (either karmic or current). This essence centers itself in the spiritual chamber of the heart and sends it roots into the 3rd & root chakras. It then enters and heals the higher heart chakra.
Heart of Light - Phragmipedium Grouville
Heart of Light provides a liberating feeling as it launches our emotional body out of old patterns of defensiveness into Universal Connectedness to be experienced an on-going pattern of endless flow. Rapidly releases emotional armouring of the heart, expanding the chest, allowing the heart chakra to extend back and re-connect to the central axis of the aura. The 12th chakra then awakens our memory of our unique spiritual inception into the Time/Space continuum. The 15th chakra opens as well to the residence of "Universal Order", the home of sacred geometry.
Internal Cleansing - Bulbophyllum echinolabium (Borneo)
This essence is all about the internal cleansing of the body. Working away without fanfare, it helps to clear up our etheric body's 'residuals' - little packets of leftovers. Acts on the energetic pathways of the throat, stomach, large intestines and liver, assisting with detoxification. Now included in the full kit of 64 essences, but wrapped in foil, at the request of the deva of this orchid, to maintain a degree of separation between it and the other essences.
Joyous Purification - Jumellea major (Madagascar)
Purifying the root chakra for both men and women. For men it can initiate them into the feminine understanding of purity and innocence. Whereas we often think of purification as a painful or arduous process, the action of this essence results in an experience of joy. For women it will help with certain sexual abuse issues by re-establishing the natural innocence of the root chakra in a natural rise of white etheric light. This light moves very efficiently and effectively, allowing one to work therapeutically with the issues that have been held subconsciously in the root chakra.
Just Me - Cochlioda noezliana (Peru)
Celebrate your unique personality without being influenced by projections and expectations of others. Accept our limitations not as negative identities but as momentary states of our development on the journey in creating a personal self-definition. The world is in need of more characters. Very good for children who have or do not feel loved.
Knight's Cloak - Pleurothallis gargantua (Ecuador)
In dark times it may well be prudent to cloak one's light to enable one to carry the knowledge of inner truth without risk of drawing the attention of negative forces. This essence provides protection to help one to remain concealed from those who may threaten, bringing a sense of both invisibility and invincibility.
Laughing Butterflies - Laelia anceps (Mexico)
This essence is very playful, very forgiving, a large belly laugh from the happy Buddha. Leave your troubles behind, effortlessly and smoothly swirling away. Excellent for anyone who is prone to take themselves too seriously or for those who feel emotionally stuck. Laughing butterflies enters into the solar plexus like two people dancing together in perfect harmony. Think of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire spiralling across the floor in each other's arms. Affects the brow and throat chakras, as wel as the eyes.
Liberation / Deception - Paphiopedilum Gratixianum (Vietnam)
How do we fool ourselves by projecting what we desire and not truly need? When is the "light" just a diversion? What is true liberation? Is it to be found in political expression or smoking dope or trance dancing? Even on the inner path, how can we fool ourselves in the quest for freedom? Where do we find the Buddha sitting? This essence operates at two main levels. At the more obvious level, it provides endurance and 'upward' strength, as well as helping to cleanse, strengthen and protect the aura. It would help with any new venture as well. At a more inward or subtle level, this essence is about both recognising and accepting inner beauty, as well as developing the discernment needed to discover the ways in which we deceive ourselves in the name of liberation.
Life Direction (Lanata)- Scaphosepalum swertifolium (Central America)
Picture the drawing of a bowstring to establish the direction of an arrow's flight. So it is in our lives that our goals and our life"s direction is best achieved by stepping back deeply within ourselves. The hand pulls back and we make contact with the centre of the chest, the heart. Being centred in this way guarantees our best shot. Activates the heart and throat chakras. Works well with the Dancing Light Orchid Essence, "Purpose Flows".
Light of My Eye - Paph. Michael Koopowitz x Paph. lowii
Frog looks up to the stars and Great Spirit replies showering light from the heavens. Frogs are able to literally see starlight and register this light one photon at a time on the retina. In a similar fashion, this essence wants to help us 'see beyond the veil'. Helps bring light into one's eyes even in dark times, such as in winter. In native cultures the eagle represents the power of, Great Spirit. It is swift and sure in its flight and the model of spiritual power. Full of starlight froggy jumps off of his pad and plunges into life and the world of water. This essence was made in participation with our friend David Carson and his daughter Greta. David is Native American and co-author of the Animal Medicine Cards.
Mercutio - Pleurothallis restrepioides (Ecuador)
Poise, humour and verbal repartee are the hallmarks of Mercutio, the marvelous character in the play, Romeo and Juliet. Good for those who are taking things (or themselves) too seriously; good for students who are being bullied. Stand back from drama, get the overview, like the director of a play and watch the interplay between actors and dialogue. Enjoy the movement of words and meaning. Brings white light into the eyes, so it is recommended if one has been reading a great deal.
Messenger of the Heart - Phragmipedium Grouville
Give voice to the heart and communicate what you are feeling, without fear of the consequences for speaking your truth. To hlep become more aware of what is deeply valued within the heart, picture the image of a messenger on a white horse, galloping along in your heart spirited by the desire to be honest and true.
New Vitality - Paphiopedilum liemianum (Java)
The plant from which this essence was made very clearly indicates its gift of stamina in that the blooms come in succession on each 'spike', and each given spike of the plant can be in bloom for a year or more. Provides vitality under circumstances of long-standing tiredness and exhaustion. This essence can give an energy boost to see one through these difficult periods.
Positive Outcome - Scaphosepalum gibbersoum (Central America)
Maintains undeterred optimism accompanied by remarkable stamina. With this essence the goal of any project is never out of sight, "like a pole-vaulter visualising going over the bar before the run up to the big leap." Use this essence to experience being drawn ever forwards. Discover how to remain positive and steadfast to your own rainbow's end.
Protective Presence - Dendrobium spectabile (PNG)
This essence is good for people who are travelling to places where personal safety is challenged. Useful in times of major change (such as moving house or career changes) to provide continuity and protection. It helps one to re-connect with inner strength. This orchid bears a resemblance to the protective "wrathful deities" of Tibetan Buddhism with the sense that a spiritual presence says "I go before you". Can aid in discovering that actual protection comes from realising the true nature of Being, which we find deep within.
Purity of Heart - Paphiopedilum Armeni White
Useful for the stress of feeling there is not enough time. Like the slow, clear, well-spaced tones of a sitar, this essence conveys the understanding that there is "enough time to do anything". Epitomises the Kaffa type of the Indian Ayurvedic system, which is slow and unhurried, never compelled to rush. Brings white light to the upper heart chakra, the brow and sacral chakras and into the blood.
Pushing Back the Night - Bulb. Elizabeth Ann 'Buckleberry"
Produces a state of mind where vision and light become inseparable. Helps elevate our thoughts to the point where we can see the Sacred in life. An essence to help heal the destiny of humanity. Not only does it aid our own personal growth, but also invites the Light of the Future to Take Back the Night. Blockages in the bahui centre, the Chinese Crown Chakra point, (on the top of the head) are pushed out of the aurice field; and in doing so, this enables us to extend an awareness vertically into a temple within a celestial domain. In this way the microcosm affects the macrocosm. In this time when many negative karmas are veing released upon the world, this essence is especially imporatnt for helping people not be distracted from a spiritual purpose and light.
Releasing Karmic Patterns - Masdevallia Flying Colours
Releases karmic patterns which are held in the eighth chakra. The eighth chakra indicates how spiritual knowledge and power have been misused in the past. This essene can make us feel like we are spiralling out into the cosmos, thus it can feel intimidating due to the feeling of being taken up and away. Helps free up rigid belief patterns or merely parroted ideas held in the eighth chakra. Helps up use and choose words wisely when we speak..
Renewing Life - Phragmipedium Carol Kanzer
A very gentle, quiet essence, yet profound in its ability to reach many levels at once. Clears ancient negative energetic patterns at the cellular level via the 1st, 8th, 10th and 12th chakras, renewing one's inherent health. The root chakra governs cellular patterning and when combined with the higher chakra action of the 10th chakra (the Source of White Light) and the 12th chakra (the wholeness of the universe), it makes this essence a strong candidate for healing at that level. Very helpful when added to skin creams.
Rising to the Call of Beauty - Paph. Lady Isabel
This essence is about aligning and identifying with beauty. As modern societies have distanced themselves from natural beauty and inner beauty, dissonance, distortion and self-degradation have followed. This has influenced us in ways that distract us from the simple beauty in nature and in ourselves. What are the innate properties of beauty? Proportion, integrity, harmony and respect for the forces and mathematical dimensions found in sacred geometry. When beauty is a guide, the results of our actions anturally and harmoniously follow Universal Principles. Beauty's strength will banish evil and ugliness from her presence. Helpful in relieving shoulder tension at the end of a working day.
Sacral Release - Dendrobium hybrid
Sacral Releases provides vital energy to help with the release process an dbreaks a vicious cycle of low energy and low achievement. It helps to ground and release tensions stemming from subconscious patterns held in the 2nd chakra. They drop down to the earth. The energy in this essence affirms you are safe, strong and healthy.
Secret Wisdom - Phragmipedium wallisii
"Secret Wisdom" returns our focus into the depth to the Inner Divine that is found in the Inner Chamber of the Heart Chakra, which lies just beneath the heart chakra. From here a vision arises, the embodiment of serenity and silence which activates the chakras in the head, and then directly awakens the 11th chakra. This transcendental chakra offers us the perception based on compassion and wisdom that honours "self as other and others as self" and that "life is essentially a mirror of our own thoughts and actions". This essence is recommended for those whoare well on their way along the spiritual path.
Serendipity - Paphiopedilum Predatious
Very helpful when one is bogged down with too many responsibilities or just feeling stuck. Works to align one's preparedness to move into action with deeper dimensions of one's being. Helps bring new insights into meditation. An antidote to being stuck in a rut.
Serene Overview (Devata) - Comparetia speciosa (Ecuador)
Gain a serene overview and perspective on life. Deva means radiant or shing one, while Devata refers to the spiritual potential of the soul, to the human heart warming the world with its noble presence. This spiritual charisma can be found in our nobler qualities: quietly regal, insistent but not aggressive, acting with integrity. "Beauty is Inner Truth made Perfect".
Settling with a Smile - Paph. Golden Dollar
Creates a calm and quiet joy. Helps the energetic lining of the stomach, and the etheric activity of the liver and gall bladder. Good to take after festive indulgences. Helps with emotional upset, giving one a sense of security. When children are studying, this essence willhelp to maintain focus.
Shadow Facing - Dracula chimaera (Columbia)
Connects one with the Hoop of Nations, the Council of All Creatures. Here the mosquito and the moose, the sparrow and the eagle all have equal voice. Shamanic mystery is encountered with this orchid, which also invites you to face your deepest fears. Not to be taken lightly or whimsically.
Shadow Facing is not included in the kit of 60 essences.
Shadow Warrior - Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis (Papua New Guinea)
An extraordinary orchid, this essence was brought into being to assist the integration of one’s shadow side with the onward journey of the soul into the light. It stops the shadow from interacting negatively with challenging archetypes, and enables grounding of primitive fears. Enters the base of the skull and goes down the causal body to the root chakra and below, connecting the soul to the root of the soul's journey. This essence clears one’s inner vision causing a change in perception, a deeper reality, and enhances clairaudience. Shadow Warrior is a very ‘yang’ essence, and the effect is sustained with a minimum dose.