Lilium parvum (red-orange). Positive qualities: Radiant and self-assured feminine identity, physical presence grounded in the female body. Patterns of imbalance: Artificial or disembodied feminine self, lack of connection and awareness of female body, rejection of female organs as“lower”.
Arnica mollis (yellow). Positive qualities: Conscious embodiment, despite emergency or stress; recovery from deep-seated strain, post-trauma, or scarring. Patterns of imbalance: Disconnection of Higher Self from body during shock or trauma; disassociation, unconsciousness, dysfunction or latent illness deriving from past trauma.
Actaea racemosa (white). Positive qualities: Courage to confront rather than retreat from abusive or threatening relationships or situations; clear and contained psychic forces. Patterns of imbalance: Enmeshed in a relationship or lifestyle that is abusive, addictive or violent; dark, brooding emotions, congested or toxic psychic forces.
Rubus armeniacus (white-pink). Positive qualities: Exuberant Competent manifestation in the world; clearly directed forces of will, intentional and decisive action. Patterns of imbalance: Inability to translate goals and ideals into concrete action or viable activities; procrastination.
Capsicum annuum (white). Positive qualities: Fiery and energetic, inwardly mobile, capable of change and transformation. Patterns of imbalance: Stagnation, inability to move forward toward change.
Eschscholzia californica (gold). Positive qualities: Radiant heart-centered spirituality; strong interior alignment for values and choices. Patterns of imbalance: Attachment to illusion or grandeur, superficial spirituality or fantasy, external glamour or escapism through psychedelic drugs or other out-of-body activities.
Rosa californica (pink). Positive qualities: Love for the Earth and for human life, enthusiasm for doing and serving. Patterns of imbalance: Apathy, resignation, pronounced passivity; inability to catalyze will forces through the heart.
Chrysanthemum morifolium (red-brown). Positive qualities: Able to distinguish higher spiritual identity from temporal personality; transpersonal and transcendent soul expression. Patterns of imbalance: Fear of aging and mortality, over-attachment to temporal personality; healing crisis due to materialistic focus of the soul.
Anethum graveolens (yellow). Positive qualities: Ability to experience and absorb a wide variety of sensory experiences, heightened awareness of taste, touch, hearing, sight, smell, etc. Patterns of imbalance: Overwhelm due to excess stimulation, hypersensitivity to environment or to outer activity, sensory congestion.
Echinacea purpurea (pink/purple). Positive qualities: Core integrity and immunity, maintaining a strong sense of Self, especially when challenged by stress or disease. Patterns of imbalance: Shattered by severe trauma or abuse; physical or emotional disintegration of Self Identity; poor immune function; vacant presence.
Erodium cicutarium (violet). Positive qualities: Star-like vision, a cosmic overview which holds the events of ordinary life in perspective. Patterns of imbalance: Obsessive worry and compulsion about minor events; unable to gain a wider perspective in daily life; hyper-focus on small details.
Myosotis sylvatica (blue). Positive qualities: Awareness of karmic connections in one's personal relationships and with those in the spiritual world; deep mindfulness of subtle realms; soul-based relationships. Patterns of imbalance: Lack of connection with souls in the spiritual world; loneliness and isolation due to death of a loved one; soul myopia.
Achillea filipendulina (yellow). Positive qualities: Remaining open to others while staying self-contained; active social involvement which preserves inner equilibrium. Patterns of imbalance: Over-sensitivity to one's social surroundings, resulting in social isolation, or a false social persona; dependence on drugs for protection or social masking.
Solidago californica (yellow). Positive qualities: Strong and secure sense of individuality, balanced with group or social consciousness. Patterns of imbalance: Overly influenced by group or cultural ties; inability to be true to oneself, easily susceptible to peer pressure or external social demands.
Hibiscus moscheutos (red). Positive qualities : Warmth and responsiveness in sexuality; integration of soul warmth and bodily passion. Patterns of imbalance: Inability to enjoy sexual experience; lack of warmth and vitality, often due to prior exploitation, false cultural expectations or abuse.
Silene californica (red). Positive qualities: Ability to remain centered and focused, even under stress or high levels of activity; managing and coordinating diverse tasks. Patterns of imbalance: Psychic forces which are easily fragmented by too much movement; frayed and overwhelmed during multi-leveled activity.
Lavandula officinalis (violet). Positive qualities: Spiritual sensitivity, highly refined awareness intact with stable bodily health. Patterns of imbalance: Nervous or high-wired energy states, over-stimulation of mental or spiritual forces, depletion of physical forces; insomnia.
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