A Journey of

Remembering

Copyright 2002, 2003

Wanda S. Ruffner
Acknowledgements

My profound Thanks and Appreciation is given to those people that

have helped bring Sacred Breath through its long birthing process.

I would also like to acknowledge my appreciation to all of my Reiki and

Non-Reiki teachers, and the many spiritual teachers over the years.
Without the touch of Spirit and all that have made this journey with
me, I would not have found my Sacred Breath.

Introduction
Good Day and Many Shared Blessings!

My name is Wanda Ruffner, a native of the beautiful state of Virginia,

USA.
I offer this manual in hopes that for some, it will be a place of comfort,
sharing of hearts and possibly a reawakening to something that is deep
within us all. A place of balance of breath - body, mind, and spirit. The
ability to heal ourselves is a natural and simple thing; sadly we have
allowed that ability to be lost. Now more than ever in this time of
changes, we need the ability to heal.
Sacred Breath is about many thoughts and customs, for me it is
shamanic in thought process for me, as I walk a shamanic path, to
others it may be totally different.
There are no hard fast rules just
some basics and each person that works with Sacred Breath brings
with them their own spiritual thoughts/beliefs making it a system a
personal journey of awakening a place within oneself. Although this is
a self-healing system, it is also for healing others and our Mother Earth.
The Sacred Breath journey began for me about thirty years ago,
although the awakening to this system itself only began to manifest a
few years ago. As a young woman I had began to question my faith
due to a very deep and devastating loss. For a time, I dont think that I
believed in anything. I felt numb and unable to even give or receive
love. So my need to understand whom I believed in or if I believed that
God even existed was put to the test. I wont tell you that it was an
easy road, I went down many paths and turns seeking for answers to
my whys but I found my way home. Over the years, I have spoken to
many people that do healing work and found that many had also been
hurt deeply or suffered loss in one way or another. After experiencing
the effects of hands on healing for the first time, I knew this was what I
wanted to do.

Let me make an attempt at explaining exactly what the Sacred Breath

is and what is not, although my first thoughts were that this was
another system of Reiki but have now realized that it is not.
Sacred Breath initiation takes us back to the beginning of time.. Before
there were any of us walking upon the mother. I want to take you on
walkabout with me, Together finding a part of ourselves that has been
long forgotten or hidden from our memories, a place where we can reconnect to our sacred songs and dance into existence once again our
ability to heal not only others and ourselves but to send healing to the

very core of the planet that we walk on, perhaps it will take closer to
answers to some of our heart questions.
Sacred Breath is not about being religious, its not about a particular
belief system but rather bringing us all together as one family. No
prejudice.. no color, no ethnic background.. just one family living upon
the Mothers back. Its about love, respect, sharing of hearts. We Are
One.
I have studied many systems of hands on healing, both Reiki and nonReiki systems. I will have to admit that sometimes we humans feel like
more is better and that less is lacking, so why offer something new.
The answer to that is that this is certainly not new, its always been
there. There is nothing more vital to life than breath, for without it..
We cease to exist. There is nothing more vital to existence than being
as one breath with the Creator.
This system although breathing properly is of greatest importance,
what I am about to share with you goes beyond the physical. Sacred
Breath is not about teaching you proper breathing techniques, its
about touching, seeing and hearing the heart beat of the earth mother,
herselfknowing the she lives.. She breathes and heals us. The space,
and those that walk/crawl upon her, beneath her (grandmother earth),
fly and are above her (Winged Ones, Father Sky, Grandmother Moon)
all are a part of the total scheme of things. The knowing has to
become of the sacred space within us.
Its about the breath of
God/Goddess.
In the beginning of my journey with Sacred Breath I was told that I
was to bring to this journey a number of symbols, six to be exact. They
were given to me in visions of the dream lodge. I thought at the time
that these symbols would be used by all Master/Healers but have now
been given the information that it was actually only to initiate the first
Masters. These symbols were to unite us in a common goal of birthing
Sacred Breath and it spread across a world of people that their journey
of remembering the first breath would manifest. Oddly enough,
each one that I gave the symbols too came up with different
meanings.. This assured me that it was as how it was told to me
Sacred Breath will effect and bring to the place of the heart.. Different
illumination to each person that has or will be attuned/initiated into
this system. Sacred Breath will never be a completed system, all
bound in a manual to never been changed. It will evolve with time as
we evolve. It will continue to grow within the hearts and spirit of each
that comes to a place of remembrance of the Sacred Breath. Their
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input and experience with the Sacred Breath will bring also new growth
and understanding to all of us.
For some, it will never go any further than the initial attunement; they
may or may not contribute or feel any of the birthing pains. It may fall
by the wayside or stagnate as still waters, but for some it will deepen
and grow within, with each day more light unto their path will manifest.
Once attuned know that it will never be lost for us, even if there are
years that you do not work with these energies.. It will always be a
part of our journey regardless if it is known on a conscious level or not.

I was also told that I am to give attunements to each Master, the

ability to use Ethereal Moqui Stones, one to be placed in each hand
during initiation and also during healing attunements. I had also
decided to offer those being initiated to be attuned to other Ethereal
Crystal work, this is not mandatory or part of the basic initiation but
rather to those that feel called to work with crystals. Once attuned,
the student could work with ethereal crystals along with Sacred Breath
or in a separate manner. The student would be given the lineage for
the Ethereal attunements that I had received as a separate
system/attunements. As we all know, purchasing crystals can be an
expensive task, it is also nice to not have to carry a selection of stones
with you or not have one that you wanted to work with. I have
included in this manual a selection of stones and their purposes for
your information. Here is a little more detail about the Moqui or
Shaman Balls. The Moqui Stones are used during your initiation.
MOQUI (MO-KEY) MARBLES/MOCHI BALLS

These ironstone concretions are found at the base of the Navajo

Sandstone formation and come in sizes from small marbles to baseball
sizes. Mochi Balls have been used for centuries by the shamanic tribes
of the continents. Although newly discovered in the United States, the
Mochi have been found on several continents in the ancient
archaeological excavations. They are recommended to the user of both
the ancient ways and the future ways. Mochi Balls can be used to align
the energy centers, to relieve energy blockages, to stimulate the CHI,
to ground and center, and to provide protection. Grinding with two

Mochi Balls promotes receptivity to frequencies, which are usually

inaudible. The journey with the Mochi balls allow one to live to the
fullest, while understanding the sanctity of, and performing healing for
the earth. Mochi Balls need no special care, they are lovely to hold and
act to protect when placed in ones environments, the energy being like
a good friend. Manifested by nature, enjoyed by mankind, the Mochi
Balls brings the synthesis of the male/female duality, and the
actualization of singularity, allowing one to recognize the self, and the
independence and liberty of ones nature. Mochi Balls are said to have
been used for visioning, and for journeying, they were sacred among
Shaman stones were placed on many cultures altars including early
pagan christians around 1-12AD. Sacred among the Shamanic
members of ancient tribes, they were also used in rituals to contact
extra-terrestrials, for visioning and for journeys by the shamanic
members of the ancient tribes.

Along with the stones, and my drum which I play during initiation..
There is also a part of the ceremony where I give abreath over a
golden eagle feather. As we all know here the US.. to possess a golden
eagle feather is illegal.. so it will not be an actual feather but rather a
visioned on manifestion from the third eye. There are several artists
that hand paint imitation eagle feathers and would be good to use or
one could also use a wild turkey feather, which represents the earth
eagle. This decision of course is left up to each individual. Upon
initiation, you will be attuned to the essence of the Golden Eagle so if
you choose to do so, an actual feather is not needed.

Significance of the Golden Eagle

The GOLDEN EAGLE is the most highly respected and sacred of birds.
Soaring high, he delivers prayers to the Great Spirit, returning with
gifts and visions. To many, he is the Keeper of the East from whence
comes dawn and illumination of darkness. The Eagle's keen eyes see in
all directions, knowing both future and past. The breath movement
over the ethereal feather brings the one receiving the attunement the
ability to fly with the golden one. It enables us to see more clearly

what path we must walk to be in balance with not only our physical
bodies but our spiritual path as well.

I am further told that each time someone is initiated they are to be

given either ethereal stones or when possible given from the physical
world. Giving them on an ethereal level is likely the most practical,
aside from financial the fact they are slowly becoming more difficult to
obtain. As I stated earlier, is part of the initiation to be attuned
ethereally to the shaman stones and the golden eagle feather and you
will also have the ability to pass that in your attunements to others.
As information is birthed and becomes available, this small manual
that is offered will undoubtly grow. It is hoped that as more
Master/Healers are attuned they too will share information that has
become available to them as well. It is up to all Master/Healers to
keep up with the changes and hopefully given to those that they have
attuned.
Let me say to you that the Sacred Breath is not something that is the
same for each of us but a personal journey of understanding. What
this system is for me may or may not be the same for each of you. It
simply is a link or bridge to connect you with that sacred part of self.
May each of your journeys bring you to a place of Oneness with the
Creator of all things. May you find peace in your heart place.

For me, this journey is a place of the beginning of life; its the place of
the Wind.. The Grandmother.. The Grandfather.. The sacred union of
the two and the very first breath of life. Before there was a twolegged. Before there were four-leggeds before the belly crawlers
emerged.. there was only a void and out of this void emerged the
breath that was given to bring fourth all life.. That is the place of the
Sacred Breath What will this journey bring to you? Perhaps
something that you have been seeking for a long time
Come.Let our journey begin walk with me into a place of dreams
and visions
I want to take you on walkabout with me, Together finding a very
sacred part of ourselves that has been long forgotten or hidden from
our memories, a place where we can re-connect to our sacred songs

and dance into existence our ability to heal ourselves/others and to

send healing to the very core of the planet that we walk on. This is the
place of the hearth, the fire that burns within.

The Breath

Oh Great Spirit,
Holder and Giver of the Breath of all that lives..
The Two-legged who walk the Turtles Back
The Four-legged ones that share this place and teach us to
walk gently taking only what we need.
The Belly-Crawlers , who know every blade of grass and grain
of sand
The Winged Ones.. who give us the ability to see above the
clouds
The Standing Talls , the Stone Lodge People that can teach us
of the history of the sacred earth beneath our feet.
The water that nourishes and cleanses the body..
The Sun that warms our flesh
The Moon that lights our way and controls the tides

Great Spirit, all these things you have given to us.. and yet we
still stumble and fall and yet you continue to be as a gentle
parent..always forgiving and always loving.
You have always been and will always be
The four Winds sing to us and touch us with the Breath.. that
we may know our past and learn from the old ones.

Great Spirit, I stand before you as a child.. one just learning

how to crawl.. teach me the way to walk a path of balance, joy
and may my eyes only know the beauty that resides in all
things made by you.
Aho..

Breath work

As with all breath work healing energies, I always do a smudging

ceremony prior to beginning. I use Cedar or Sage to cleanse myself
and the area that I am working in.
When possible, its great when you can do this work outdoors.. when
not possible, perhaps you can open a window a small amount to allow
the wind to enter.

Breath of the East Wind and the Elemental Breath of Air

Begin by standing facing the direction of the east, calling forth the
Winds of the East.. the direction of illumination, it is said to be the
direction that one can most closely connect with the Creator. Light a
yellow candle and Stand for a few moments quietly.. feel the wind
gently touching your cheek.
Sit and get yourself comfortable as possible Allow yourself to take in
a deep breath through the nose, allow the lungs to fill to capacity and
hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowly out through
the mouth pay attention to the breath take in a breath allowing only
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the stomach to expand.. focusing your attention only on the stomach..

watch it rise and fall. Place both hands, palms down upon your
abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. Do this three or four times .
Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep breath into the lungs,
focus on just taking the breath into the chest area.. watch the rise and
fall of the chest. Do this for three or four breaths and relax. The East
is the place of new beginnings and ideas. The place of the rising sun
and a new day, the East is a place of empowerment to assist you in
walking a good path. Allow yourself to be filled with the color yellow..
the color of the East Wind, And the elemental breath of Air.
AIR:
Rules:The mind,all mental,intuitive and psychicwork, knowledge,
breath.
Angel: Michael.
Name of the East Wind: Eurus.
Sense: Smell.
Plants:Frankencense,myrrh,pansy,primrose, vervain, violet & yarrow.
Tree: Aspen
Hummingbird, the owl, the hawk and the Golden Eagle are the animals
of air / wind of the east. Our words are given in smoke in the air or
our voices in the air that it may be carried to Great Spirit.

Breath of the West Wind and the Elemental Breath of Water

Begin by standing facing the direction of the West, calling to the Winds
of the West.. the direction of emotions and the setting Sun. I light a
black or blue candle, but this is something that you may or may not
wish to do, it is of course your option. Stand for a few moments
quietly.. feel the wind gently touching your cheek.
Allow yourself to take in a deep breath.. allow the lungs to fill to
capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing..
letting go of any negativity or pain. Return to sitting position.. Allow
yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose, allow the lungs to
fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it
slowly out through the mouth pay attention to the breath take in a
breath allowing only the stomach to expand.. focusing your attention
only on the stomach.. watch it rise and fall. Place both hands, palms
down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. Do this
three or four times . Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep
breath into the lungs, focus on just taking the breath into the chest
area.. watch the rise and fall of the chest. Do this for three or four
breaths and relax.
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The West is the place of looking inward. It is also a place of

preparation for winter comes soon. It teaches us about completing
tasks. This is a place to remind us of shadows and trust, black is the
color of changes taking place from this life. The beaver, squirrel and
snake are three animals that we can learn from, the beaver works well
with family to prepare, the squirrel gathers things needed to survive for
the winter (winter years) and the snake by shedding away its old skin
(ideas or things no longer needed or positive in your walk of balance
and light) and the need for growth and change.
Water
Rules: Emotions,feelings,love, courage, daring, sorrow, ocean, tides,
lakes, pools, streams, rivers, springs and wells, the womb, generation,
fertility
Angel: Raphael
Name of the West Wing: Zephyrus
Sense: Taste
Plants: Ferns, Lotus, mosses, rushes, seaweed, water lilies and all
water plants.
Tree: Willow

Breath of the South Wind and the Elemental Breath of Fire

Begin by standing facing the direction of the South, calling forth the
Winds of the South.. the direction of passion and growth. I light a Red
candle, Stand for a few moments quietly.. feel the wind gently touching
your cheek.
Allow yourself to take in a deep breath.. allow the lungs to fill to
capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing..
letting go of any negativity or pain. Return to sitting position.. Allow
yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose, allow the lungs to
fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it
slowly out through the mouth pay attention to the breath take in a
breath allowing only the stomach to expand.. focusing your attention
only on the stomach.. watch it rise and fall. Place both hands, palms
down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. Do this
three or four times . Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep
breath into the lungs, focus on just taking the breath into the chest

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area.. watch the rise and fall of the chest. Do this for three or four
breaths and relax.
South is the direction of manifestation of work or preparation, the fruit
of your labors so to speak. This is a place of maturing and growing into
an adult to be that who was are. It is the time to accept the change
and learn to understand. The South is a place of innocence..
Remembering the ability to believe as when you were a child and yet
bring it fourth.. It allows you to be able to believe in the unseen, a
place to reclaim that innocence/ability.
Fire:
Rules:Energy, spirit,heat,flame,blood, sap,life,
will, healing and destroying, purification,bonfires,hearth fires, candle
flames, sun.
Angel: Ariel.
Name of the South Wind: Notus.
Sense: Sight.
Plants:Garlic,hibiscus, mustard,nettle,onion,red peppers, red poppies.
Tree: Almond, in flower.
Breath of the North Wind and the Elemental Breath of Earth
Begin by standing facing the direction of the North,Calling to the
Direction of the North.. the direction of winter and wisdom. Light a
white and or purple candle, Stand for a few moments quietly.. feel the
wind gently touching your cheek.

Allow yourself to take in a deep breath.. allow the lungs to fill to

capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it slowing..
letting go of any negativity or pain. Return to sitting position.. Allow
yourself to take in a deep breath through the nose, allow the lungs to
fill to capacity and hold that breath for a count of five and release it
slowly out through the mouth pay attention to the breath take in a
breath allowing only the stomach to expand.. focusing your attention
only on the stomach.. watch it rise and fall. Place both hands, palms
down upon your abdomen pressing lightly as your exhale. Do this
three or four times . Now focusing agin on your breath take a deep
breath into the lungs, focus on just taking the breath into the chest
area.. watch the rise and fall of the chest. Do this for three or four
breaths and relax.
The North is a direction of our winter years.. or the time that mother
earth sleeps and is dormant, a place of purity and wisdom and a place
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of great healing. We learn from this direction to contemplate what

lessons we have learned, it is also a time of rest and be grounded,
much like a bear, white buffalo and moose not wasting energy with
knowing what winter brings.
When closing, I extinguish the candle; give thanks to Great Spirit for
listening and to the Winds that have gently touched my heart and
Spirit. I also leave, if working outside or inside, I still take outside a
small gift of thanks to the animals, Mother Earth and Father Sky. * If
you are not into or are short of time, candles, smudging are certainly
an option that is a personal thing. Its not necessary for you to do so,
on ly given here and an example of my personal preference.

EARTH:
Rules:Thebody,growth,nature, sustenance,materialgain, money,
creativity, birth, death, silence, chasms, caves, caverns, groves, fields,
rocks, standing stones, mountains, crystal,jewels, metal.
Angel: Gabriel.
Name of the North Wind: Boreas, Ophion.
Sense: Touch.
Plants:Comfrey,ivy,grains:barley,oats,corn,rice, rye, wheat.
Tree: Oak.

Breath of the Rainbow

Find yourself a comfortable chair, place or spot. Again, its

always great when you can work outside in nature. Knowing
that is not always possible.. sitting by a window where the sun
or moon can shine on you will work well also.

Now follow the butterfly as it travels through the rainbow. Notice that I
said through.. as this journey takes us to the core of the rainbow, not
just passing over it.

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The butterfly symbolizes transmutation and new beginnings.

Take in a deep breath bringing with it the beginning of the rainbow.. as
you do this feel yourself being touched by the butterfly Breath out
allow yourself to be free of any fear.. Breath in know that you are
safe and guarded by Spirit. With each breath in, feel each color
completely consume you and with this.. you are changing evolving..
the breath brings in light, beauty and the joy of knowing that you are
becoming a new and healed creature..feel yourself becoming free as
your wings unfold and able to take flight becoming new, cleansed and
ready to look at the world through a new understanding. You are a new
being of the Rainbow. Fly now with your Rainbow Butterfly wings.

Breathing in the Moon

To be done on either the full moon or new moon.

When possible, please gift yourself with the wonder of working outside
on the full moon, or the new moon (dark moon)
If the temperature is permitting, place a blanket in a comfortable/quiet
place. Smudge the area with cedar or sage, if you do not have this
material than use whatever you have access to. You do not need a
candle on full moon, because Grandmother Moon is all the light you
will need. If you are working with the dark moon than use a single
white or silver candle representing the hidden moon.
Lay down and look upward to the sky and stare into the face of the
moon, it is said that the moon is female, She controls the tides, and
one could also say because a woman Moontime is also every twentyeight days.. the number of days between full and dark moons.
As you become relaxed.. paying attention to take a few deep breaths,
relaxing more allowing yourself to become more and more relaxed
now close your eyes and just let the moon regulate the rhythm of the
breath. Just relax. Let it be as it should be.. Be stilled for a time
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until you can feel the pulling of the moon.. she is pulling any stress,
strain or discomfort that you are feeling just let it go

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Be stilled. When you feel that its time to get up

then do so. Dont feel rushed.

Breathing in the Sun

When possible, please gift yourself with the wonder of working outside
being with nature and allowing the sun to warm you.
If the temperature is permitting, place a blanket in a comfortable/quiet
place. Smudge the area with cedar or sage, if you do not have this
material than use whatever you have access to. It better if you find a
shady spot rather than in the direct sunlight, you may fall asleep
during this time and could easily be burned.

After getting settled in on your blanket.. begin by looking up at the

clouds. What do you see? Can you see animals/people/objects? If
there are no clouds this day, then just look at the sky and all its
spendor Allow yourself to take a couple deep breaths.. In through
the nose.. breath inhold to a count of five and exhale through the
mouth.

Now, close your eyes and feel yourself receiving the energies of the
sunsee the sun up close.. just like you could almost touch it.. the
flares that are erupting.. the power and the beauty. Allow yourself to
begin to relax and just let go of any thoughts.. allow yourself to
forget the drudgeries of the day, bills, commitments or any
discomfort. Take in a deep breath, breathing in through the mouth..
hold to a count of five and exhale through the nose. Again feel
with each inhalation.. warmth, healing. With each exhalation a letting
go of all things that are pulling at you today

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Now allow the solar energy to control the rhythm of your breath.. just
lay back and let yourself go to a place of visions and dreams.. you are
safe.. Spirit will watch over you on your journey. Stay for a time and
upon your return take in one large deep breath and exhale and with
this breath give away all stress, anxieties or pain that is holding you
this day. Go about the rest of the day with new vigor and energy.
For those that are unable to be outside, try to be close to a window
where you can look out and observe the sun or moon.. I try to make it
as close to be outside as I again, like opening a window or having
plants/stones close to where I am working. Even if you can only go out
for a few moments.. its adds so much.

* Tidbit * the Solar-Lunar breath can be more understood also in

terms of balance. The right nostril's breath controls solar rhythms and
the left lunar rhythms, during the morning the lunar breath should be
stronger and during the evening the solar .

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Hand Positions for Client Treatment

These are most of the reiki hand positions suggested for use in doing
Reiki. You can also work down the leg as well around the knee, ankle
and foot. Always be respectful when you place your hands on
someone. Obviously, in some of the positions you will want to work a
few inches above the body. This works just as well as having your
hands on the body. I also find these appropriate for Sacred Breath use,
although one could certainly allow free movement of the hands and be
guided where best suited. ** Please note that as with any hand on
forms of healing, one should be careful not to touch a client where they
would feel uncomfortable. I believe its a good idea to present the
above to the client prior to doing a treatment.. they may mark which
hand positions they do not feel comfortable with.

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The positions showing above are for self-treatment..

Additional Aides / Information

Listed below are some add ons. This includes stones, flower
essences, essential oils and power animals. Feeling it appropriate,
you may wish to use gifts of Spirit to assist you in your healing work
on yourself and others. I often use a combination depending on
what I feel will work the best for a particular problem or client.

Bach Flower Remedies

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Agrimony...for people who keep their troubles hidden under a

mask of pleasure and happiness. The archetypal Agrimony person
would be the sad clown, suffering anguish inside by still the life and
soul of the party. Their friends are often the last to know that anything
is wrong in the Agrimony person's life.
Sometimes Agrimony people turn to drink or drugs to help them
maintain a mask of happiness, and they tend not to like being alone
since they find it harder to keep the mask up when they are forced into
their own company. Instead they will seek out friends, parties and
bright lights. Only at night when they are alone with their thoughts will
the mental torture they have repressed so successfully come back to
haunt them.
Agrimony is given to help Agrimony people to accept and come to
terms with the darker side of life and their own personalities, so that
they can become more rounded human beings. They will not lose their
sense of humour, but they will laugh at their troubles to dispel them,
rather than laughing to hide them. As a mood remedy, Agrimony helps
anyone who is trying not to face a trouble and using jokes and
witticisms and smiles to avoid a painful reality.
Aspen...for any fear where the cause of the fear cannot be named. At
one end of the spectrum the Aspen fear can be no more than a sense
of foreboding, an uneasy anxiety that something unpleasant or
frightening is going to happen. At the other it can be a real terror, with
physical symptoms such as the hair standing on end. At this extreme
Rock Rose could also be helpful.
Sometimes people think of Aspen as a night-time fear, as causeless
emotions seem to be uncanny. And of course if you were lying awake in
a dark room scared of something but not knowing what it was, then
Aspen would be the remedy to take. But in fact Dr Bach said that for
fear of the dark itself Mimulus would be the appropriate remedy to
take, since the cause of the fear (the dark) can be named. And
nameless Aspen fears are just as likely to occur in full sunlight as on a
dark night.

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Centaury...for people who find it difficult to say 'no' to other people.

They are kind, gentle souls and like to be of help to others. But
sometimes other more ruthless people will take advantage of this, and
instead of willing service the Centaury ends up the slave of another's
wishes.
The Centaury remedy does not harden the Centaury personality.
Instead it supports the development of courage and self-determination
so that Centaury people are better able to draw the line and make
space where they can be themselves free of the desires and
commands of others.
Ceratofor people who lack faith in their own judgment. Faced with
the need to make a decision they are not like the Scleranthus people
who hesitate and cannot make up their minds, because they can come
to a decision without too much trouble. But having done so the doubts
creep in and they are no longer sure if what they have decided is right.
They then go around asking for the opinions and advice of others. They
end up hopelessly confused or doing something that they know in their
hearts is not right for them.
Cerato is the remedy to give people in this state more faith in their
judgement so that they can listen to their inner voices and trust their
intuition.

Cherry Plum...one of the remedies that Dr Bach grouped together

under the heading of 'Fear'. The Cherry Plum fear is very specific: it is
the fear that one is going to lose control of oneself and do something
dreadful, which can include injuring others and suicide. Cherry Plum is
also the remedy for the loss of control when it has in fact already taken
place, and because because of the frantic fear and dread associated
with loss of control. (Think of the fear of a small child in a screaming,
irrational rage.) Fears of going mad and of acting irrationally are Cherry
Plum fears.

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Chestnut Bud...for people who fail to learn the lessons of life. They
may repeat the same mistakes over and over - for example, taking a
succession of identical office jobs and being surprised to find each one
unfulfilling. In other cases, they see others making a mistake and the
results that arise, but then fail to apply this lesson to their own lives
and go right ahead and make the same mistake themselves.
Chicory...people are full of love and care for their families and friends.
But they expect to receive back all the love they give, with interest,
and feel slighted and unnecessarily hurt if they don't get what they
expect. Also, their great love can lead them to hold onto their loved
ones and try to keep them dependent and close to hand. This can stifle
the development of other personalities, or simply drive them away.
When someone falls into this negative Chicory state the remedy is
used to bring out the positive side of the Chicory person: love given
unconditionally and in freedom.

Clematis...for people whose minds drift away from the present into
fantasies of the future, or into alternative versions of the present.
Often their dreams are of great future success, creative endeavor and
achievement, but the danger for people in this state is that their
dreams will remain fantasies because the Clematis person is not
sufficiently anchored in reality to make them happen.
The remedy helps to bring these people back to earth and back to
themselves so that they can build castles in life instead of in the air.
Sometimes the Clematis state is confused with the Honeysuckle state,
but in fact the two are quite different. In the Honeysuckle state the
person is living in nostalgic fantasies of the past or reliving old regrets;
but the Clematis person's thoughts drift away to imagined futures.
Crab Apple...known as the cleansing remedy, Its main use is to help
people who feel that they have something unclean or poisonous about
them, or who dislike some aspect of their appearance or personality.
Sometimes there might be very real things wrong with someone in this
state, but they will disregard the big problems and concentrate
obsessively on the one thing that they have fixed on. This is why Crab
Apple is sometimes given to people to cleanse obsessive, repetitive
behavior such as hand-washing, re-checking that appliances are
unplugged, and so on..

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Elm... remedy for people suffering a temporary loss of self-confidence

due to the overwhelming amount of responsibility they have taken on.
Genuine Elm types are people who are successful and carrying out
work that they believe in, but at times feel the weight of the charge on
them and become depressed and concerned that they will not be able
to go on.
The remedy helps to dispel these feelings so that the Elm person can
resume his or her life without thought of failure.
The Elm state can be usefully contrasted with the Larch state: whereas
people in the former take up challenges willingly and then only later,
and only occasionally, doubt their abilities, Larch people are convinced
they are going to fail right from the start, and so they tend not to try
things in the first place.
Gentian... remedy for the relatively mild downheartedness and
despondency that follows when something has gone wrong. As soon as
things start to go right again this kind of despondency tends to lift by
itself, but the remedy can be used to lift it the sooner so that the
person is better able to make things go right, instead of just hoping
they will do so.
Gentian is often confused with Gorse, but in fact they can be told apart
quite easily. People in a Gorse state have decided to give up and so
feel completely without hope. They have pitched their tents and refuse
to be encouraged, and even if they are persuaded to try to find a way
out they will do so grudgingly, assuring everyone that there is no use
even trying. People in a Gentian state are discouraged: but they will
soon pick up again when things start to go right.
Gorse...remedy for people who have given up belief that there is any
hope for them. It is a far stronger kind of downheartedness than the
Gentian state, because Gorse people almost willfully refuse to be
encouraged, so certain are they that their case is hopeless. If ill, they
may think of themselves as incurable, or say that they inherited this or
that from their families so that nothing can be done for them.
Gorse is however classed by Dr Bach as a remedy for uncertainty, and
not as a remedy for despair like for example Sweet Chestnut. This
demonstrates that the main problem with Gorse people is a loss of
certainty: if they can be persuaded to see things in a different light
their faith in their lives would be renewed and they could go forward
with a surer step. This is what the Gorse remedy helps to achieve.

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Heather...for people who are obsessed with themselves, but who do

not like to be alone. Dr Bach called them 'buttonholers' because they
do anything to keep people with them, all the time talking at
exhaustive length about their problems and illnesses, great and small,
until people begin actively to avoid them. Thus the thing Heather
people fear - loneliness - is brought about because of their own
behavior.
The remedy is given to help Heather people see their own concerns in
the context of other people's. Having suffered themselves from the
need to talk, they become good listeners and great supports for others.
As a result people seek them out for their compassion rather than
avoiding them because of their self-centeredness.
Holly...often thought of as the remedy for anger - but this isn't
necessarily the case. Where Holly is for anger, it will be because the
anger is based specifically on hatred, suspicion, envy or jealousy. But in
other cases other remedies would be needed, such as Impatiens when
anger is due to impatience, Vervain where it is caused by a sense of
injustice, or Chicory where the angry person feels snubbed and hurt by
ingratitude in others.
Holly is for very negative, aggressive feelings directed at others. The
basic problem is an absence of love, and the remedy works to
encourage generosity of spirit and openness towards others.
Honeysuckle...for people who live in the past instead of the present.
They feel that their best days are behind them and that there is little to
look forward to, and as a consequence they prefer to dwell on past
happinesss (or past misfortunes). At a more minor key, homesickness
and nostalgia are also Honeysuckle states.
The remedy helps the person in this state to learn from the past
without needing to relive it, so that the person can progress on into the
present and take joy from today and tomorrow.
Hornbeam... used against feelings of exhaustion and tiredness that
come before an effort has been made. The person in this state feels
that he or she is too tired to cope with the demands of the day. It's
easier to stay in bed or put off making a start - but if an effort can be
made to get started the weariness will fade, a sign that unlike the Olive
state this is a mental rather than a physical weariness.

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Impatiens... as its name suggests, the remedy against impatience

and against frustration and irritability caused by impatience. Anyone
can get into this state of mind, but there are also genuine Impatiens
types, who live life at a rush and hate being held back by more
methodical people. To avoid this irritation they try if possible to work
alone: the Impatiens boss is the one who sends staff home early so she
can get the job finished quicker!
The remedy helps these people be less hasty and more relaxed and
patient with others and where it is used to help calm agitated thoughts
and feelings.
Larch...remedy for people who feel that they are not as good as others
and that they are bound to fail. They lack confidence in their ability to
succeed and so often do not even bother trying. ( Elm people, where it
is the desire to take on too much that causes the temporary doubt.)
The remedy helps people in this state to go ahead regardless of
thoughts of success and failure. More able to take risks and be involved
in life, they get more out of living.
Mimulus... remedy for known fears. In other words whenever you are
frightened of something or you are anxious about something, and you
can say what that something is, then Mimulus is the remedy to take.
Mimulus fears are everyday fears - fear of public speaking, of the dark,
of aggressive dogs, or of illness or pain.
Phobias such as the fear of spiders or of birds are also Mimulus fears,
since the cause of the fear can be named. Where the phobia is very
great so that the sight of a spider for example causes sheer terror,
then Rock Rose might be given as well as or instead of Mimulus. And
where the fear is diffuse and there is general anxiety and apprehension
without a specific named cause then Aspen is the remedy to consider.
Mimulus is used as a type remedy for people who tend to be nervous,
timid and shy generally. Sometimes people of this type may blush
easily or stammer, and they will usually avoid social occasions and any
event where they will be in the limelight. Mimulus is the remedy to
encourage the quiet courage and strength that lies hidden in such
people, so that they can face the everyday trials of life with
steadfastness.
Mustard.. remedy for deep gloom and depression that descends for
no apparent reason out of a clear blue sky. People in this state often list
all the reasons they have to feel happy and contented, but still
everything looks black and hopeless to them.
The remedy helps to dispel the clouds so that the person can once
again find joy and peace in life.

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Oak...remedy for strong, steady people who never give up under

adversity. Instead they plod on with determination, and never consider
resting until they are past the point of exhaustion. Because they are so
steady they often have many people relying on them, and their sense
of duty is strong, so that they can feel frustrated and unhappy if illness
or exhaustion get in the way of discharging duties.
So much is positive about the Oak person, but the negative side is the
stubborn refusal to rest or sit back when the need for rest is obvious to
all around. The remedy is used to help the Oak remain strong in
adversity and not crack under the strain, while at the same time a
different wisdom is learned, so that the person in this state can learn
when not to strive.
Olive...remedy for tiredness and exhaustion after an effort of some
kind, such as hard physical or mental labour, or the long struggle
against illness. It can be usefully contrasted with Hornbeam, which is
the remedy for tiredness felt even before an effort has been made.
The remedy is given to restore feelings of strength and the faith
needed to continue.
Pine... for people who blame themselves for something they feel they
have done in the past, some neglect of a parent, some fault in
themselves, something they have left undone, and for those who
reproach themselves that, even though they may have been successful
in their work, they should have done better. They are never, as Dr Bach
writes in "The Twelve Healers", content with their own efforts or the
results. They also at times tend to claim responsibility for the mistakes
made by others.
They are perfectionists and set themselves high standards, and this
may cause them to over-work and strain to do better, and when the
strain becomes too much for the physical body, they blame themselves
for the ensuing illness as they feel they are failing in their duty to
others, to their work and the family responsibilities. This guilt-complex
takes so much of the joy out of their lives and they become
despondent and begin to despair. They can often feel so guilty about
some minor matter that these thoughts fill their minds and they are
always asking for forgiveness.
Red Chestnut...for people who feel fear for the well-being of
others: the husband afraid when his wife goes out alone after
dark, the mother fretting over what may happen to her child at
school. Red Chestnut fears are natural, normal concerns
magnified to the point where they may have a negative effect
on the person who is the object of concern, destroying
confidence and undermining self-belief.

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The remedy helps people in this state to send out calm, unworried
thoughts to their loved ones, so that instead of making everyone
anxious they are rocks of strength on whom others lean..
Rock Rose...remedy against terror. The Rock Rose state may start out
as a Limulus, Aspen or Red Chestnut state, but it is further along the
path from any of these, being a panicky, terror struck fear that makes
conscious thought and decision next to impossible.The remedy
provides calm and courage. The self is forgotten and strength
reappears.
Rock Water...remedy for people who take self-repression and selfdenial to extremes. They are very wrapped up in themselves, seeking
always to perfect themselves in some way and setting themselves
targets and being very unkind to themselves if they fail to live
according to their own rules. If they seek to influence others it is not
directly but by example only.
The Rock Water remedy does not stop people from having high ideals
or from trying to meet them. But it does help ease the excesses of the
Rock Water personality, so that people like this can show more
flexibility when it is necessary, and are not so hard on themselves.
Scleranthus...remedy for people who find it difficult to make up their
minds which option of two or more they ought to choose. The
Scleranthus indecision commonly affects the small decisions of life as
much as the big ones: 'should I marry Joe or Peter?' and 'should I buy a
red notebook or a blue one?' are both Scleranthus states.
Sometimes the chronic uncertainty of the Scleranthus person
manifests itself in other ways. There may be mood swings and even
motion sickness: although these symptoms are not in themselves
infallible guides to Scleranthus, but only signs that this is a remedy to
consider. In any case, the remedy is given to help the person to act
more decisively and know his or her own mind.
Star of Bethlehem...remedy for the after-effects of any shock, such
as unexpected bad news or an unexpected and unwelcome event. And
it can be used just as well for the effects of a shock received many
years ago, even very early in childhood.
This is also the remedy for the sense of emptiness and loss that
sometimes occurs when a loved one dies or moves away, since this too
can be a great shock to the system. Star of Bethlehem is the
comforting remedy to give in such circumstances.

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Sweet Chestnut...remedy for people who have reached the limits of

their endurance, who have explored all avenues but see no way out of
their difficulties, and who feel that there is nothing left for them but
annihilation and emptiness. Whereas people in a Gorse state have
fallen into a state of hopelessness when there are actually possible
solutions all around, the person in a Sweet Chestnut state is genuinely
at the end of the line: theirs is appalling, final despair.
The remedy helps people in this extreme state to remain masters of
their lives and renew their hope and strength. And sometimes a way
out may open even at this stage of life.
Vervain...people are perfectionists with a keen sense of justice and
extreme mental energy that they willingly throw behind those causes
that they believe in. Their enthusiasm can be infectious, and they feel
a strong need to persuade others to their own point of view.
At an extreme Vervain people can become fanatics, unable to listen to
alternative points of view, and they may put themselves under a great
deal of stress because they find it so hard to switch off and relax. The
remedy is given to help people in this state to pull back from time to
time so that body and mind and be restored. It encourages the wisdom
to enjoy life and the passage of time instead of always feeling the need
to be active.
Vine...for people who know their own minds and think they know what
is best for others. They are mentally strong and enjoy the exercise of
power, but in their negative states this can lead them to dominate
others by force alone. Tyrannical fathers and overbearing bosses are
typical negative Vines, in that they will expect absolute obedience from
others and will not be overly concerned with winning hearts and minds
as long as their orders are followed. In this respect they are very
different from Vervain people, who will attempt to convert others to
their way of thinking: Vines are content with the simple imposition of
discipline.
In their positive aspect Vine people make wise, gentle and loving
guides who can inspire and lead others without resorting to force. The
remedy is given to encourage this positive side of the Vine nature.
Walnut...remedy to help to protect against outside influences in
general, and against the effects of change in particular.
Walnut types are people who are fulfilling their purpose in life but who
under the influence of the opinions, theories or beliefs of others, or of
external circumstances in general, may be led to doubt their path.
They are not like Cerato people, who actively seek out the opinions of
others, but instead may be affected almost despite themselves.

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As a remedy against the effects of change, Walnut is useful at all the

transitions of life, from being born to teething to going to school to
puberty to marriage to childbearing to retirement and beyond. It helps
to break links with the past so that the person can move forward with
confidence and without undue suffering.
Water Violet... remedy for those talented, capable people whose
independence and self-reliance can make them seem to be proud and
disdainful of others. True Water Violet people are quiet and dignified
and prefer their own company or that of a few close friends, but where
their natural reserve has built a barrier between them and others they
may actually become lonely and be unable to make contact with
others. When this happens the remedy can help to bring them back
into balance so that they can be more involved with humanity.
White Chestnut...remedy for unwanted thoughts, worries and mental
arguments, which intrude into the mind and stop people from
concentrating on things that they should be doing. White Chestnut
thoughts are repetitive and go nowhere, simply circling round and
round in the head like a stuck gramophone record.
The remedy is used to help people control their thoughts again so that
they can deal calmly and rationally with any underlying problems that
might be causing the trouble.
Wild Oat...remedy for people who feel that they want to do something
worthwhile with their lives but do not know in which direction they
should move. So instead they drift from occupation to occupation, but
without finding their true path, which leads in turn to feelings of
frustration and consequent depression.
This state of indecision is not like the Scleranthus one, because in the
case of Scleranthus the path itself isn't in doubt, but rather the
different ways of following it: the different options are known. Wild Oat
people do not know what their options are because their goals are not
defined.
The remedy helps people to find their true role, putting them back in
touch with their own basic purpose in life so that the way ahead seems
obvious.

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Wild Rose... for people who have accepted all that life throws at them
and have given up the struggle for fulfilment. Instead they have
resigned themselves to the way things are, to the extent where they
don't even complain or seem particularly unhappy. Instead they shrug
their shoulders - there's no point complaining or trying to change - and
seem happy just to drift through life.
The remedy is given to reawaken interest in life. The positive Wild Rose
person will still be a happy-go-lucky type, but instead of apathy will
feel a sense of purpose that will bring increased happiness and
enjoyment.
Willow... for people who feel resentful and bitter about the way their
lives have gone. They begrudge others their successes and happiness,
and are reluctant to admit when their own lives go well, preferring to
concentrate on what is going wrong. Willow people are grumblers, and
when ill make bad patients because they are never satisfied with what
is done for them.
Willow can be compared to Holly in that it too is a negative state
directed towards others. But where Holly burns with hatred and
suspicion, Willow smolders with resentment and self-pity.
The remedy is given to encourage the rebirth of optimism and faith,
and to help the person in the negative Willow state to be more
generous in praise of others and also more aware of how his own
negative thinking can attract the very ill-fortune that he blames on
others.

The above on Bach Flowers Essences is for information

purposes only, and should be taken under the advice of your
physician or professional health care provider.

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The essential oils/herbs recommended should be 100%

botanical oils/herbs from wild or organic habitats, and made by
the purest possible methods. When using the dried herbs try
to obtain the freshest possible. Store your oils and herbs
away from direct sunlight. Aromatherapy is a wonderful
addition to any system. There are times when I use Reiki,
Sacred Breath, Color , Sound and Crystal therapy all during the
same session.

Angelica Root has an earthy, green scent. Angelica has been used
in Chinese medicine for promoting fertility. Some traditional uses: for
relieving fatigue, migraines, to ease anxiety and nervous tension, to
regulate menstrual cycles and relieve dysmenorrhoea, for coughs, to
restore sense of smell, for releasing accumulated toxins in the body.
Angelica root should be avoided if you are pregnant or have diabetes.
May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional profile:
grounding, eases dealing with difficulties, to create a feeling of
balance. Grounds energy so that one is open to angelic visions and
messages from angels or the higher self. Blends with: vetiver, citrus
oils, clary sage and patchouli.
Sweet Basilhas a slightly licorice aroma. Basil originated in India
and Hindus have used it for centuries in medicine. Some traditional
uses: to brighten mood, strengthen nervous system, improve mental
clarity and memory, for relieving headache and sinusitis. Basil should
be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional profile: for relieving indecision
and doubts, lack of direction. Stimulates the mind, eases decision
making and relieves gloom. Blends with: bergamot, clary sage,
citronella, and geranium.
Bay has a powerful sweet, spicy balsamic scent. Some traditional
uses: as a stimulant for hair growth, for relieving muscle spasms and
strains, to improve circulation, to relieve melancholy, nervous
exhaustion, as an insect repellent. Avoid use during pregnancy. Blends
with: rosemary, geranium, lavender, ylang ylang, other spice and citrus
oils.
Bay Laurel .. has a strong, sweet-spicy scent. The leaves of the bay
laurel were placed under pillows by ancient Greeks to encourage
prophetic dreams. Some traditional uses: as an immune system
stimulant, to regulate the lymphatic system, for relieving melancholy,
anxiety, to stimulate the mind, for healing bronchitis, sinus infection.
Avoid use in pregnancy and do not over-use. Emotional profile: inspires

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confidence, courage and self-belief, self-awareness. Blends with:

lavender, clary sage, juniper, cypress, frankincense, and citrus oils.
Bergamot has a sweet & fruity scent. Bergamot oil is documented in
old herbal texts. Some traditional uses: balancing nervous system,
relieving anxiety and stress, lifting melancholy, for restful sleep,
antiviral, cold sores, psoriasis, eczema and insect repellent. Bergamot
may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional profile: to
relieve helplessness, hopelessness, emptiness and grief. Opens hearts
closed by grief to receive and give joy. Relieves depression and
anxiety. Blends with: lavender, neroli, jasmine, coriander, juniper,
chamomile, lemon, geranium, and cypress.
Black Pepper has a warm, peppery aroma. Some traditional uses:
to energize, for increasing circulation, to warm and relieve muscle
aches and stiffness, for fighting colds, flu and infections. Use with care.
Blends with rosemary, lavender, frankincense, sandalwood and
marjoram.
Calendula It is also called Marigold but should not be confused with
Tagetes. It has a sharp, herbaceous aroma. Calendula has been used
for many years for its effective skin healing properties. Some
traditional uses: all skin complaints, varicose veins; for treating
enlarged lymph nodes, cysts, and skin lesions. May be helpful to
mature skin. Emotional profile: to comfort the spirit and heart, may
promote psychic dreams. Blends with: all citrus and floral oils.
Cardamon has a spicy aroma with floral undertones. Cardamon has
been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000
years. Some traditional uses: relieving mental fatigue, nervous strain,
and heartburn; for healing coughs and bronchitis, anorexia, to uplift
and warm, as an aphrodisiac. Avoid use on allergic skin. Emotional
profile: to relieve inflexibility, suspicion, self-pity, confusion,
intolerance. Blends with: rose, neroli, frankincense, cedarwood, orange,
ylang ylang, bergamot, and clove.
German Chamomile has a strong, sweet and warm-herbaceous
aroma and is blue in color. German Chamomile has many of the same
properties as Roman Chamomile. But, with a much higher azulene
content its anti-inflammatory actions are greater. Some traditional
uses: to relieve muscular pain, to heal skin inflammations, acne and
wounds, as a sedative, to ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help
with sleeplessness. German Chamomile should be avoided during early
pregnancy and may cause skin reactions in some people. Emotional
profile: to relieve hysteria, fear, nervousness, grief, worry; promotes
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patience. Blends with: bergamot, marjoram, jasmine, patchouli, neroli,

lavender, clary sage, lemon, rose and ylang ylang.
Roman Chamomile has a sweet and fruity aroma. Chamomile was
a sacred herb of the Saxons. Some traditional uses: to relieve muscular
pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety and nervous tension, to help with
sleeplessness. Roman Chamomile should be avoided during early
pregnancy. Emotional profile: to relieve anger, hysteria, fear, spirit
disconnection, grief, worry. Blends with: bergamot, cypress, jasmine,
juniper, neroli, frankincense, clary sage, vetiver, rosemary and ylang
ylang.
Citronella has a fresh grassy-woody scent. Traditional Chinese
medicine currently uses this herb for rheumatic pain. Some traditional
uses: as a mosquito repellent, for colds, flu and neuralgia, to relieve
pain of rheumatism and arthritis, melancholy. Avoid using on sensitive
or damaged skin. Blends with: geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange,
cedarwood and pine.
Clary Sagehas a spicy, hay-like aroma. It has been called "clear
eye" and was used for healing eye problems in times past. Some
traditional uses: relieving stress and tension, lifting melancholy, easing
pain, restful sleep, as an aphrodisiac; contains estrogen-like hormone,
for menopause and PMS, relieving nervous exhaustion. Clary Sage
should be avoided during pregnancy, or if you have endometriosis,
breast, ovarian and uterine cysts and other estrogen dependant
conditions (cancers). Emotional profile: for relieving worry, crying, guilt,
obsessions and compulsions, hostility, panic. It helps to encourage
vivid dreams and relieves stress. Blends with: juniper, bergamot,
lavender, frankincense, coriander, cardamon, geranium, sandalwood,
cedarwood, pine and jasmine.
Clove Bud has a spicy, fruity, warm and sweet aroma. Some
traditional uses: for toothache, colds, flu and fungal infections, as a
mosquito repellent, to relieve fatigue and melancholy, as an
aphrodisiac. Clove bud oil should not be used on damaged or sensitive
skin. Use in moderation. Blends with: rose, ylang ylang, clary sage,
bergamot, and bay laurel.
Coriander has a spicy, sweet and fragrant aroma. Coriander seeds
were found in the Egyptian tomb of Ramses II. Some traditional uses:
relieving muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, for colds, flu
and rheumatism, for help with sleep and nervous exhaustion. Use in
moderation and avoid if you have fibrosis or breast cancer. Emotional
profile: to relieve doubt, fear of failure, feelings of vulnerability,
weariness and irritability. Blends with: clary sage, ginger, bergamot,

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cypress, pine, jasmine, frankincense, neroli, citronella, and

sandalwood.
Cypress has a spicy, refreshing pine-needle aroma. Cypress incense
is used today by Tibetans for purification. Some traditional uses: to
increase circulation, relieve muscular cramps, bronchitis, whooping
cough and painful periods; reduce nervous tension and other stress
related problems, as an immune stimulant. Avoid cypress if you are
pregnant, have high blood pressure, cancer or uterine and breast
fibrosis. Emotional profile: for relief of grief, self-hate, jealousy, loss and
regret, isolation. Blends with: cedarwood, pine, lavender, clary sage,
lemon, cardamon, juniper, bergamot, orange, marjoram, and
sandalwood.
Eucalyptus has a strong camphorous odor. Aborigines have used
eucalyptus leaves to remedy many ills. Some traditional uses: for
colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its
bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Avoid if you
have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Emotional profile: to help with
explosive-heated emotions, irrational thinking. Blends with: rosemary,
lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon.
Sweet Fennel has an earthy-peppery aroma. In times past, fennel
was used to ward off evil spirits. Some traditional uses: for neuromuscular spasms, rheumatism and arthritis; bronchitis, whooping
cough, as a nerve tonic in relieving stress and nervous tension. Use in
moderation and avoid if you are pregnant or have epilepsy. Emotional
profile: helps to protect one from psychic attack and to aid with
mental and emotional blocks, resisting change, fear of failure,
creativity blocks. Blends with: geranium, lavender, rose and
sandalwood.
Balsam Fir Some traditional uses: to relieve muscle aches and
pains, for relieving anxiety and stress related conditions, to fight colds,
flu and infections, for relieving bronchitis and coughs. Said to ground
one mentally. Blends with: cypress, cedar, pine sandalwood and juniper
berry.
Frankincense has a spicy, balsamic aroma. Frankincense was
known as one of the most precious substances to ancient man and is
associated with religious practice. Some traditional uses: to calm,
enhance meditation, elevate mind and spirit, help breathing, for
psychic cleansing; for care of mature skin and scars. Emotional profile:
Historically a ceremonial oil used to deepen breathing and elevate
consciousness, also helps break unwanted ties with the past.. also for
healing fears, grief, repressed feelings, self-destruction and
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dissociation/disconnection. Blends with: sandalwood, pine, vetiver,

geranium, lavender, neroli, orange, bergamot, and basil.
Geranium has a leafy rose scent. Geranium has been long revered
for its fragrance. Some traditional uses: reducing stress and tension,
easing pain, balancing emotions and hormones, PMS, relieve fatigue
and nervous exhaustion, to lift melancholy, lessen fluid retention, repel
insects. Emotional profile: Strengthens psychic resources depleted by
depression or nervous tension and to aid with acute fear, rigidity,
abuse, lack of self-esteem, discontentment, heartache. Blends with:
lavender, patchouli, clove, rose, neroli, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper
and bergamot.
Gingerhas a warm, spicy-woodsy odor. Ginger has been used as a
healing remedy for thousands of years. Some traditional uses: reducing
muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, relieving bronchitis
and whooping cough, nervous exhaustion, in healing colds flu and
fever and to stimulate appetite. Emotional profile: A psychic and
physical energizer, promotes courage, confidence and success and for
sexual anxieties, lack of direction, confusion, loneliness. Blends with:
sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, cedarwood, coriander,
rose, neroli, and orange.
Grapefruit has a fresh, sweet, citrus scent. Some traditional uses: to
lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to
refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne
disinfectant. Emotional profile: for use with self-doubt and criticism,
dependency, frustration and grief. Blends with: lemon, palmarosa,
bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and
cypress.
Hyssop has a sweet, warm, and spicy-herbaceous aroma. It has a
long medicinal and religious history. Avoid during pregnancy, with
epilepsy, and fever. Some traditional uses: to heal bruises, for healing
respiratory complaints and bronchitis, low or high blood pressure,
indigestion, stress and tension. Emotional profile: to increase creativity,
to lessen anger, greed, jealousy, despair, desire, stress and tension,
and mental and verbal aggressiveness. Blends with: lavender, bay,
geranium, clary sage, rosemary, and all citrus oils.
Jasmine has a rich, sweet scent. Some traditional uses: to lift
melancholy, for muscular spasm, painful periods and labor pains, to
relieve anxiety and nervous exhaustion, an aphrodisiac. Emotional
profile: The oil of romance, considered to be a potent aphrodisiac.
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bitter jealously, low self-esteem, guilt, emotional abuse. Blends with:

rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and citrus oils.
Juniper Berry has a fresh, pine-needle aroma. Believed to be
magical, juniper was used to avert and protect one from evil. Some
traditional uses: to energize and relieve exhaustion, ease inflammation
and spasms, for improving mental clarity and memory, purifying the
body, to lessen fluid retention, for disinfecting. Juniper Berry should be
avoided during pregnancy or if you have kidney disease. Emotional
profile: Cleans out negative psychic energy, including ones own
feelings of uncleanliness/for guilt, unworthiness, discontentment,
abusive experiences, empathy, defensive behavior. Blends with:
vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, cypress, clary sage, pine, lavender,
rosemary, and geranium.
Lavender has a sweet, fresh scent. Lavender has been used for
centuries as a fragrance and a medicine. Some traditional uses:
balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to promote
restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help
breathing, for disinfecting. Emotional profile: for calming panic,
hysteria, fears, insecurity, trauma, worry, burnout, addiction, obsessive
and agitated behaviors. Helps us to integrate spirituality into our
everyday life. Can also assist in sleep. Blends with: most oils including
citrus, florals, cedarwood, clove, clary sage, pine, geranium, vetiver,
and patchouli.
Lemon said that lemon was used to prevent scurvy by our ancestors
who traveled the seas. Some traditional uses: to balance the nervous
system, as a disinfectant, to refresh and uplift, for purifying the body.
May cause skin sensitivity to the sun or irritate sensitive skin.
Emotional profile: Cheering, antidepressant, purifying and to relieve
bitter resentment, distrust, irrational thinking, apathy. Blends with:
lavender, neroli, juniper, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, chamomile,
frankincense, sandalwood, rose and ylang ylang.
Lemongrass has a powerful, lemon-grass aroma. There has been
recent research in India which shows that lemongrass acts as sedative
on the central nervous system. Some traditional uses: as an insect
repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue toner, to relieve
muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for
headaches, for nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems.
Stimulates psychic awareness. Use with care and avoid in pregnancy.
Blends with: citronella, vetiver and palmarosa.
Lime has a fruity/ makes your mouth water smell. Some traditional
uses: to purify the air, for alertness, to relieve coughs or congestion,
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for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu or inflammations.
Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Blends with: neroli,
citronella, clary sage, rosemary, lavender and other citrus notes.
Sweet Marjoram has a warm & spicy aroma. Romans and ancient
Greek physicians used sweet marjoram medicinally. Some traditional
uses: to relax tense muscles and relieve spasms, calm and promote
restful sleep, ease migraine headache, for comforting the heart,
lowering high blood pressure, to help breathing, disinfecting. Marjoram
should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional profile: Eases
loneliness and grief, unites psychic and conscious minds, also for
hysteria, anger, feelings of isolation. Blends with: lavender, eucalyptus,
tea-tree, cedarwood, cypress, chamomile, bergamot, and rosemary.
Myrrh has a sharp, warm balsamic aroma. In Egyptian lore, Myrrh is
said to have come from the tears of Horus. Some traditional uses: to
heal wounds and nurture mature skin, for bronchitis and colds, to
relieve apathy and calm. Avoid use on damaged or sensitive skin.
Emotional profile: Grounds spiritual energies, aids in meditation, helps
us move through emotional and spiritual blockages and in relieving
emotional coldness, lack of will, lack of spirit connection. Blends with:
frankincense, sandalwood, cypress, juniper, geranium, patchouli,
lavender, and pine.
Neroli has a refreshing, bitter-sweet aroma. In times past, orange
flower blossoms were worn at weddings as a symbol of purity. Some
traditional uses: for healing thread veins, scars and nourishing mature
skin, increasing circulation, in relieving anxiety, melancholy and
nervous tension, bronchitis, as an aphrodisiac. Emotional profile:
Stimulates the heart charka, helps ease shock, grief, insomnia, and
nervous tension, bring us in touch with our higher selves and for
emotional crisis, longing, grief, abuse, hopelessness. Blends with:
chamomile, coriander, geranium, lemon, ylang ylang, lavender,
jasmine, and clary sage.
Nutmeg
has a spicy, nutmeg fragrance. Some traditional uses: for warming
muscles, easing muscle aches and pains, to invigorate or stimulate the
mind, an aphrodisiac, to stimulate heart and circulation, for relieving
nervous fatigue. Avoid during pregnancy and use with care (can be
moderately toxic if over-used). Emotional profile: For focus, relieving
grief, guilt, agitation, to improve self-image. Blends with coriander, bay
leaf, petitgrain, lime, orange, geranium, rosemary and clary sage.

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Sweet Orange has a fruity, sweet scent. Orange trees were once
rare and native only to China and India. Some traditional uses: to
brighten mood, calm and reduce stress, as an environmental
disinfectant. Emotional profile: Creates inner and outer atmosphere of
cheer and to relieve apathy, emotional abuse, worry, addiction,
burnout, hopelessness, self-consciousness. Blends with: lavender,
clove, myrrh, clary sage, lemon, and neroli.
Oregano has a spicy, warm herb scent. Some traditional uses: as a
muscle relaxant and to ease muscle aches and pains, to heal colds, flu
and bronchitis, as a stimulant, to energize the mind and body, and for
relieving headaches. Oregano should be avoided during pregnancy and
with babies and children. Blends with: atlas cedar, lavender, rosemary
and citronella.
Palmarosa has a flora-rose grassy scent. Palmarosa is used today
in Ayurvedic medicine. Some traditional uses: to stimulate cellular
regeneration and moisturize skin, for nervous exhaustion and stress
conditions, to calm and uplift. Emotional profile: for irritability, apathy
and tension. Blends with: geranium, florals, cedarwood and
sandalwood.
Patchouli has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Some
traditional uses: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress
and nervous exhaustion. Emotional profile: to relieve indecision,
lethargy, mood swings. Blends with: vetiver, clary sage, myrrh,
bergamot, neroli, rose, lavender, clove, geranium, cedarwood, and
sandalwood.
Peppermint has a sweet, mint aroma. Herbalists in ancient Greece
and Rome used peppermint for nearly every ailment. Some traditional
uses: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing,
improve mental clarity and memory. Peppermint may irritate sensitive
skin and should be avoided during pregnancy. Emotional profile: Mental
stimulant, balances both the overblown and the underdeveloped ego
as well as for shock, overwork, apathy, helplessness. Blends with:
rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, marjoram, and lavender.
Pine has a strong, coniferous, woody aroma. Native Americans
placed dried pine needles in their mattresses to ward of lice and fleas.
Some traditional uses: to ease breathing, as an immune system
stimulant, to increase energy, for relieving muscle and joint aches, to
repel lice and fleas. Avoid use if you have prostate cancer. Emotional
profile: to transform regrets, self-blame, feelings of inadequacy. Blends
with: cedar, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, tea-tree, eucalyptus, lavender
and juniper berry.
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Rosemary has camphor like aroma. Ancient Greeks and Romans

gave rosemary sacred status for its many beneficial uses. Some
traditional uses: to energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains,
brighten mood, for improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain,
to relieve headaches, disinfecting. Rosemary should be avoided if you
are pregnant, if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure. Emotional
profile: for disorientation, indecision, and burnout. Blends with:
frankincense, cedarwood, peppermint, basil, pine, citronella and
lavender.
Rosewoodhas a sweet, woodsy-floral, spicy scent. Some traditional
uses: to relieve stress and balance the central nervous system, for
easing jet lag, to create a calm for meditation, for easing colds and
coughs, to stimulate the immune system, as an aphrodisiac and in skin
care. Blends with: lavender, orange, lemon, tangerine, sandalwood,
cedarwood, palmarosa, geranium and most oils.

Sandalwood has a woody, balsamic aroma. Sandalwood is believed

to bring about calmness and serenity and is linked with incense and
meditation. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, enhance
meditation, heal the skin, help breathing, for calming and reducing
stress, restful sleep, disinfecting, as an aphrodisiac. Emotional profile:
to relieve possessiveness, lack of forgiveness, cynicism, insecurity,
loneliness, nightmares, dwelling on the past. Blends with: rose, clove,
lavender, jasmine, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, geranium and bergamot.
Spearmint has the familiar fragrance of chewing gum. Some
traditional uses: for relieving bronchitis and sinusitis, to ease nausea
and headaches, for relieving colds or flu, to stimulate, energize and
relieve fatigue. Blends with: rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, basil and
jasmine.
Spikenardhas a strong valerian aroma. Spikenard is herb used by
Mary Magdalene to anoint Christ's feet before the last supper. Some
traditional uses: to relieve migraines, stress and tension, for
rejuvenation of mature skin, to calm and promote restful sleep, for
wounds, to inspire devotion. Avoid use during pregnancy. Emotional
profile: for inner conflict, emotional / spirit / physical imbalances,
restlessness. Blends with: lavender, patchouli, pine, and vetiver.
Tangerinehas a sweet, citrus scent. Some traditional uses: for
relieving muscle spasms, to soothe and calm nerves, for stress relief
and relaxation, to stimulate the liver and increase lymphatic drainage.
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May cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Emotional profile: to heal

inner child issues, for relieving anxiety, obsession with the past,
emotional trauma. Blends with: spice oils, nutmeg, clove bud, lemon,
neroli, bergamot, lime, orange and grapefruit.
Thymehas a sweet, intense herb-medicinal odor. Thyme was used by
ancient Greeks to disinfect air and inhibit infectious diseases. Some
traditional uses: To heal colds, bronchitis, for relieving muscle aches
and pains, to aid concentration and memory, for relieving fatigue and
said to heal anthrax. Avoid use if pregnant or with high blood pressure.
Blends with: bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender and sweet
marjoram.
Tea-Tree has a spicy, medicinal aroma. Tea-tree is one of the most
scientifically researched oils. Some traditional uses: as an immunostimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving
inflammation, as a disinfectant. Blends with: lavender, clove,
marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium.
Vetiver has a heavy, woodsy, earthy-sweet scent. Some traditional
uses: for muscular aches, to increase circulation, to relieve melancholy
and nervous tension, for restful sleep. Emotional profile: for fears,
obsessions, scattered thoughts, anger and hurt, unworthiness, neurotic
behavior, and addiction. Blends with: sandalwood, ylang ylang, clary
sage, lavender, patchouli, jasmine and rose.

Ylang Ylang has an exotic sweet floral scent. Many as an

aphrodisiac herald Ylang Ylang. Some traditional uses: brightening
mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tense muscles, to calm
and promote restful sleep, lower high blood pressure, an aphrodisiac.
Emotional profile: to release emotional guilt, resentment, jealousy,
obstinance, frustration and irritability, impatience and self-absorption.
Blends with: jasmine, vetiver, bergamot, rose, citrus oils.

This information on Essential Oils/Herbs is for information

purposes only, PLEASE.. DO NOT Take Internally Also PLEASE
note that the essential oils should not be placed directly on
the skin. Keep Herbs/Oils in area that does not expose them to
direct sunlight

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The Gifts of Stone Lodge People

I decided to also include a small selection of the uses of
stones. As we are to be connected to all things given by the
Great Spirit, I felt it appropriate to share some information
here as well.
...

Above is a healing grid to use in correspondence with colors of

the seven charkas, there is a shaman stone to each side, placed
in the palm of the client. The stones can be placed directly on
the body or under the table that you are working. You may also
use them ethereally as an alternative option.
You would then take the Golden Eagle feather and make a
circular motion moving from the first to the seventh charka and
back down again.. with each charka stop for a moment and take
a deep breath.. holding it to a count of five and then blow across
the feather and stone at each charka bring them into balance. If
you are using Ethereal Stones, simple point your finger to each of
the charka to place an appropriate stone prior to beginning the
breath. Example: Point your index finger to the root charka and
say carnelian thus activating the essence of the stone. You
would do this using the appropriate stone for each of the seven
charkas.

Suggested stone for Chakra use are as follows:

Stones listed are the ones generally related to that specific chakra,
please take note of the following:

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You can use clear quartz crystal for all chakras. Agates, Jaspers,
Calcites, Tourmalines, Fluorites and Quartz come in many natural
colors and can be used with the chakras whose color they relate to.
If you feel a certain stone should or should not be used with a chakra,
regardless of color or type, go with your instincts.

7th Crown Chakra Clear Quartz, White Howlite, White Marble, Moonstone, Amethyst.
Clear, white and purple stones
6th Third Eye Chakra Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Iolite, Selenite, Moonstone.
Clear, white, purple stones
5th Throat Chakra Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Turquoise, Aquamarine,
Sapphire, Iolite, Blue Topaz.
Blue, blue-green and blue-purple stones
4th Heart Chakra Green Aventurine, Jade, Amazonite, Moldavite, Pink Quartz, Rhodonite,
Rhodachrosite, Kunzite.
Pink and green stones
3rd Solar Plexus Chakra Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Yellow Calcite, Sunstone, Tigers Eye, Golden
Topaz, Peridot, Serpentine.
Yellow and yellow-green stones
2nd Sacral Chakra Red and Orange Carnelian, Red Jasper, Orange Jasper.
Red and orange stones
1st Base Chakra -

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Obsidian, Onyx, Blue-black Sunstone, Hematite, Black Tourmaline, Red

Jasper, Red Carnelian, Red Garnet.
Black and red stones

Stones/crystals and their use.

AMBER
Known for healing and purification, transforming negative energy into
positive. Good luck, past life regression and opening the Crown Chakra.
Amber comes in yellow and orange colors. A High Priestess of a coven
may wear amber as well as jet beads to signify her position. Amber is
said to be one of the most magickally used stones by Witches of the
Old Religion.
ADVENTURINE
(Blue and Green) Balances the male/female energies. Enhances
creativity and leadership. Used in the treatment of disorders of
the lungs, heart, adrenal glands and the muscular/urogenitol systems.

AGATES
There are several types of Agates, and their colors are varied.
Banded Agates relieve stress and emotional pain. Dendritic
Agates are a milky white with blue or black spots, they are used
for protection in travel. Indian Agates have an eye formation in
the center of the stone, they are good for bodily protection or
survival. Moss Agates are milky with moss inside, they along with
Tree Agates and Fern Agates are healing stones. They stimulate
wound closure ad act a cleanser, stimulator and strengthener.
AMAZONITE
Amazonite varies in color from almost blue to green. Blue-green
with whites and grays mixed in are the colors you see most
often. It is associated with success gem, it is an excellent
protector of children, a spell strengthener and can stimulate the
flow of money towards you.
AMETHYST
The Birthstone of February is also known for healing,
contentment, peace and tranquility. Amethyst varies in color
from almost pink, transparent crystalline purple, fossilized resin
of extinct organic matter. This is an all purpose to a purple so
dark as to appear black under low light, it is a member of the
quartz family. It is nature's tranquilizer. It works equally as well
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worn or just carried, although touching or holding the stone with

you dominant hand acts more quickly spirituality. It is aso used to
transform negativity and strengthen the Third Eye Vision or your
intuitive sense. Also to relieve a moment of stress. Amethyst is
often put under a pillow for several reasons. It produces peaceful
sleep (rids a person of nightmares, disturbing dreams or
insomnia) and brings prophetic dreams. In magick, Amethyst is
used to rid a person of negative feelings always have a nice
piece in the room whee you entertain outsiders, such as friends
or clients. Astrological correspondence: Jupiter/Neptune.
Medically Amethyst has long been used to strengthen the
endocrine and immune systems, this gem is good for being able
to cure headaches, insomnia, alcoholism and keep one from
smoking. Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. It is used
for protection, meditation, drawing the favor of superiors,
stimulates psychic power.
APACHE TEAR
The Apache Tear is a small piece of Obsidian that is a type of
volcanic glass and is the color black. It is basically a stone of
protection, but can be used for comforting grief, grounding, inner
vision, forgiveness and understanding. Mirrors made of Obsidian
are used for scrying purposes.

AQUAMARINE
The Birthstone of March is a transparent bluish - green color, and
is known for giving hope and confidence, and has the ability to
cheer up the unhappy. It also gives courage, protection, self-love,
intellect, emotional stability, spirituality, and a connection to the
higher self.
AVENTURINE
Aventurine is most often green, blue or red in color, but
sometimes it can be found in shades of "peach" as well as
browns and grays. It appears tightly packed with metallic
speckles and is sometimes called Indian Jade. It is an all purpose
lucky stone with a push in a winning direction. Aventurine is also
used to help build stronger eyesight. It aids intellect and makes
the wearer more creative. Medically Aventurine is said to
stimulate muscle tissue and ease anxiety. Aventurine belongs to
the quartz family. Astrological correspondence: Mercury

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BLOODSTONE
The Blood stone is really a Jasper, but because of it's unique
properties it is listed separately. It is also called a Heliotrope. It is
very dark green in color with red or orange spots or bands in it.
The Bloodstone is used and carried by Witches to bring about
their wishes. It is an aid in removing both mental and physical
blocks. It has been used for centuries in healing of both internal
and external difficulties. If you embark upon the healing of
another person, keep a Bloodstone in your pocket to protect
yourself. It is also carried to avoid wounds, provide intense
healing, courage, wisdom, grounding, creativity, intuition and
acceptance. It is said that when the energy of the Bloodstone is
used up, the red spots turn to white and the stone should then
be returned to the elements from whence it came.

CARNELIAN
The Carnelian is a very special Agate and is translucent red or
orange in color. It is the success stimulator for the career minded
individual. It is a powerful action stone.

CITRINE
This stone is said to bring money, balance, energy, courage,
mental focus and emotional stability to those provides
consistency, fidelity and innocence.

EMERALD
The Birthstone of May is green in color. It strengthens love and
intelligence, eloquence and popularity. It helps to provide
happiness, harmony, and aid in legal matters and in meditation.
FLUORITE
The color of this stone is variegated translucent blue, purple,
pink or blue-green. Fluorite is seen as interlocking cubes or
sometimes gives the appearance of two pyramids fused together.
It is known for providing stability and order, spiritual balance and
enlightenment and increased intuition.
GARNET
The Birthstone of January is a deep red and is known for
strengthening health, awareness, love, courage, commitment,

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energy, consistency, sincerity, friendliness, frankness ad

generosity.
GEODES
Geodes are stone balls with Crystal, Amethyst or Topaz centers.
They are a collection of mineral deposits that dazzle the eye
when the stone is sliced open. They are often called Thunder
Eggs; they simulate dance and free spirit. In magick a Geode can
be used to concentrate power prior to it's release.
HEMATITE
Hematite looks like a lustrous steely black pearl. It transforms
negative into positive, brings inner happiness and mental order,
balance, and aids in centering but is most often used for
grounding. The only other common use is in scrying. The
reflections from a light source (the best is light from a candle) on
a large piece of polished Hematite will produce answers.
Hematite activates the spleen and aids in blood supply.
Astrological correspondence: Saturn
Howlite
Used to calm communication, facilitates awareness and
encourages emotional expression. Promotes patience, ambition.
Aids spirituality. Used to eliminate pain, stress and rage. Helps
balance the calcium levels in the body. Used for disorders of
the teeth, bones and soft tissues.
JADE
Jade can be various shades of green. It is a gem of inspiration
and confidence, spirituality, meditation, dreams, peace and
astral travel.
JASPERS
These stones are hard and opaque with varied colors. Jaspers
strengthen your energy flow and relieve stress. They have also
been known as rain gatherers. Brown Jaspers are best for
grounding and stability. Green are for healing. The red Jasper aids
in night protection, the defensive return of negative energy,
awareness, remembering dreams and astral travel.

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Labradorite is an iridescent blue green color. Little has been

written about it, but anyone who has ever worn or even carried a
piece of Labradorite can tell you exactly what it does. In fact,
many people find its influence so unsettling they cannot wear or
carry it. As you rotate a piece of Labradorite, you will see little
flashes. Each of those little flashes will enhance any psychic
event. People report the impressions, visions, feelings, and
events overwhelm them and they must remove the piece of
jewelry with the Labradorite in it after awhile. Others only know
they are uncomfortable when wearing a piece of jewelry with
Labradorite in it. You might call Labradorite a psychic amplifier. It
then proves very useful in playing hunches or any area where
knowing a bit more than others around you is an aid. It is
associated with the Crown and/or the Third Eye Chakra.
LAPIS LAZULI
Lapis lazuli or lapis for short is mostly lazurite but commonly
contains pyrite and calcite. The name means blue rock and is
always a brilliant blue with violet or greenish tints. The rich blue
color is due to the sulfur that is inherent in the structure of
lazurite. The best source of lapis is in the remote mountains in
Afghanistan. It is also found in Chile and in lesser quantities
elsewhere. It was first mined in Afghanistan 6000 years ago. The
rock was transported to Egypt and present day Iraq and later to
Europe where it was used in jewelry and for ornamental stone.
Lapis is one of the oldest spiritual stones known; it was often
considered the stone of royalty. It is often used in healing. The
custom has long been its use to help diseases of the blood. For
soothing purposes all the stone needs do is touch the skin. It is
for this reason Lapis is often also used to increase psychic
awareness. Becoming calm is the first step in awareness. Lapis
strengthens the skeletal system and activates the thyroid.
Through the ages, lapis has been associated with power,
wisdom, love, and most frequently as a stimulator for psychic
abilities. It is believed to stimulate inner vision, give enhanced
wisdom, insight and good judgment.
MALACHITE
This stone is colored blue or green with variegated bands. It has
a truly unique ability; it breaks into two pieces to warn you of the
coming of danger. It is also believed to greatly enhance vision
quests.
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This stone has a range of colors from white, to a stone with pink,
blue, and green hues. All are opalescent. the Moonstone
promotes love, compassion, and sympathy, both in yourself and
in others. Other uses considered for the moonstone are for
balance with oneself, intuition, changing of cycles, stress
reduction, confidence, Goddess Energy, happiness and luck. It is
also the gem of second sight; it enhances psychic powers and
should be kept with divinatory tools. The Moonstone can assist in
unblocking emotions between two lovers, helping them
communicate in an atmosphere of unconditional love.
OBSIDIAN
Obsidian is perfectly black volcanic glass. Known as a stone of
protection, it can also be used to dispel negativity and comfort
grief, the larger pieces can be used as reflecting glass for scrying
purposes. Native Americans (The People), also used obsidian for
ritualistic and divination purposes. The people of the volcanic
regions also used obsidian for weapons and tools. The smaller
pebbles of obsidian are referred to as Apache Tears.
OPAL
Opal varies in colors. The most common is a milky white with
flashes of color becoming visible as the stone is moved. Black
Opal is dark as the name implies and filled with bright flashes of
all colors. There is Black Opal on the market that started out as
the more common milky form but has been treated with a sugar
solution and then sulfuric acid to turn it black, be careful.
Mexican Fire Opals are in the red-orange family of colors. Opal
also occurs as Boulder Opal. In the raw form you can see on the
rock small patches of color and flash. The Opal is cut leaving the
rock as backing into many shapes and sizes. Fossils can occur as
Opals, the largest ever heard of is of a Plesiosaur found in
Australia. It is hard to imagine a 10-meter piece of Opal. Wood
and seashells are more common Opalized fossils. Opal is much
sought out for its abilities, because it contains the colors of every
other gem, it can be used wherever another gem is called for in
magick. Opal is a noncrystalline form of quartz that contains a
small amount of water, because of all its other colors; it is
associated with all the planets. That is also true of the Chakras.
In fact, it is considered the best balancer of the Chakras in all of
nature. It is growing in popularity because the wearer feels so
much more at ease with the world when wearing it. Opal requires
more care than other gems. If it loses water, it can crack and
change.

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PEARL
The Birthstone of June is known for giving purity, fidelity,
gentleness and tears of joy or sorrow.

QUARTZ
The Quartz Crystal is an opaque, transluscent crystal. This crystal
can appear in all colors of the spectrum. The crystal itself
embodies the power of energy, psychic ability,
meditation,healing, protection, astral travel, vision and scrying.
QUARTZ-ROSE
This crystal has a soft pink hue. Rose Quartz is never truly clear,
but is a milky pink color. Small stones often appear almost clear.
Rose Quartz is used to bring love to the wearer or fidelity in
existing relationships. Because of its power to bring love, it is
often combined with a grounding gem such as Hematite. In the
physical area, it aids the kidneys and circulatory system; it is also
used as an aid to promote fertility. Some sources listed are as
associated with the Sun while others the Moon. It encourages
peaceful and loving feelings, it promotes beauty and love of
one's self and of others. It is also used for de-stressing and is
excellent for a friend or family member who is experiencing
profound grief over the loss of a loved one.
QUARTZ-SMOKEY
The color of this crystal is translucent gray/black. It looks like
clear Quartz that has been infused with a heavy dose of soot. It is
another energy generator and a protective stone.

RHODOCHROSITE
Rhodochrosite is variegated pink and wither. It is the energizer of
the stone family. If you are feeling a little tired, let this stone help
you out.
RHODONITE
Rhodonite is a reddish stone with black veins. It is often worn to
calm or center. It has the ability to shut off some people's
psychic abilities. This allows them to escape from constant
psychic sensations; this is a reason it is also used when trying to
meditate. Some sources list as an aid to building self-esteem and
confidence. Rhodonite is often used as an aid to the nervous

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system and both the thyroid and pituitary glands. Strangely, it is

associated with the planet Mars. Sources say it is a metamorphic
from of impure limestones. It forms faceted crystals that should
be highly prized if you can find even one.
RUBY
The Birthstone for July is brilliant red. Ruby is a stone everyone
knows. It has always been associated with wealth and protection.
Ruby is worn to bring wealth via business and not by things such
as gambling. The protection it offers is from illness although
some sources also list its ability to be a psychic protector. More
commonly using it clearness as a scrying stone uses it to detect
psychic dangers. Ruby is now grown. The resulting gems are as
good in their magick as the natural stones. This gem is said to
give boldness, courage, loyalty and charity. Some say it is also
responsible for anger, cruelty and misery.
SARDONYX
This is said to be the true Birthstone of August before the
jewelers changed it to peridot. Sardonyx gives intellectual power
and can be used in magickal rites.
SAPPHIRE
The Birthstone of September is a deep royal blue. This gem gives
loyalty, contentment, peace and humility. It brings forth justice
and truth.

SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN
Snowflake Obsidian is black with "white snowflakes" through it.
Snowflake Obsidian both centers and reduces stress. If you have
problems wearing either Hematite or Amethyst, this is a gem you
should consider. Snowflake Obsidian's planet is Saturn. Snowflake
Obsidian is volcanic glass. It fractures just like glass. Obsidian
was used in prehistoric times for tools.
SODALITE
Sodalite is deep blue with strands of white; it is often confused
with Lapis Lazuli. Sodalite is an excellent stress reducer. This
stone enables you to go through the day without being affected
by major upheavals or emotional turmoil. It is also a good
meditative stone.

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SUNSTONE
The Sunstone is tangerine in color and native to Oregon, this
stone looks like a slice of orange and even feels like one. This is
an energizer and a cellular healing stone. It is often associated
with the Sun and the element of Fire. Sometimes used in cancer
recovery.
TIGER EYE
This beautiful stone is honey-brown with banded tints. It is a
stone of luck and fortune, but is also known for its truth
discerning capabilities; it is a stone of honesty. Anyone
attempting to lie to you while you are carrying this stone had
better be careful, as his lies will be known. It is used for courage,
stability, energy, psychic ability, insight, intuition, and as an antidepressant.
TOPAZ
The Birthstone of November stands for fidelity and love, it has
been known to draw honor, wealth, cure anger and give sobriety.
TURQUOISE
The Birthstone of December is baby blue and a stone of
protection; it brings safety and prevents accidental death. It will
drain of color if in contact with your flesh over a period of time
where you are in a highly stressed mode. Turquoise is also a
speaking stone; it enhances verbal communication and allows
thoughts to flow in perfect sentences.

Unakite
Helps balance the emotional body. Facilitates the re-birthing
process. Used in the treatment of disorders of the reproductive
system and promotes healthy pregnancies.

ZIRCON
Zircon comes in clear, yellow, orange, red, brown, and green. Each
color has its own magical properties. Clear is a good substitute in
magick for diamond. It is often used to clear the mind and is used
for protection. Yellow brings love to its wearer and increases sexual
energy. It is a stone effective in lifting your spirits. Orange is listed
as most protective during travel, particularly against theft, but can
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also be used in beauty magick. Red is often used in magick dealing

with money. It is also protective but also adds energy to the body in
times of stress. It is an aid in healing the body and reducing pain.
Brown is listed only for grounding or centering purposes. It is called
on for some magick to increase wealth. Green is brings raised spirits
and happiness to the bearer's life. It is also used in money magick.
who carry it.

Chakras
Chakra
First
Second
Third
Solar
Plexus
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh

Location
Function
Feet to base of
Grounding
spine
Genital area
Sexuality
Abdominal
Personal
area
power
Emotional
Diaphragm
release
Heart
Love, healing
Ear, nose,
Communicati
throat
on
Inner
Brow
wisdom
Crown of head Oneness

Color
Black, brown,
red
Red, orange
Yellow
Coral, yellowgreen
Pink, green
Blue
Dark blue,
purple
White

"Chakras", which means "wheels" in Sanskrit, are points of energy

running along our spine. Ancient Hindus formulated that there were
seven of these energy wheels, each a different color and spinning in a
clockwise direction. Interestingly enough, the spacing of chakras
actually match major nerve or endocrine centers in the body.
The chakras can become easily blocked, making us feel sick or out of
balance. You can clear the chakras by visualizing cleansing light
pouring into them.
The first chakra: also called "the root chakra." Located at the base of
the spine. It is linked to survival instincts and our ability to ground
ourselves in the physical world. Blockage manifests as paranoia,
defensiveness.

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The second chakra: located just beneath the navel, and related to our
sexual and reproductive capacity. Blockage manifests as emotional
problems or sexual guilt.
The third chakra: located behind the solar plexus, which gives us a
sense of our personal power in the world. Blockage manifests as anger
or a sense of victimization.
The fourth chakra: the heart chakra, which gives us the ability to
express love. Blockage can manifest as immune system or heart
problems, or a lack of compassion.
The fifth chakra: located in the throat, directly tied to creativity and
communication. Blockage manifests as problems like laryngitis or sore
throats, creative blocks or general problems communicating with
others.
The sixth chakra: "the third eye." Located between the eyebrows, this
chakra is the seat of intuition and awareness. Blockage manifests as
sinus or eye problems.
The seventh chakra: "the crown chakra", located at the top of the
head. This is related to one's personal spiritual connection to the
universe. Blockage manifests as psychological problems.

Ethereal Crystals
Over the last weeks or so, I had decided to give an additional
attunment as a gift to those working with Sacred Breath. Ethereal
Crystal attunments allows you to work with the essence of crystals
without actually having to have the physical stones on hand. It saves
time/money and it is convenient when carrying stones with you are a
problem. I do enjoy working with crystals, but I also find it very
beneficial to have an alternative means of using them. An Ethereal
Crystal healing can stand alone or be combined with other healing
methods, such as Reiki , Sacred Breath or other healing modalities. To
those that wish to have this addition attunment, it is done in two parts.
1, 2 & 3 then 4, 5 & 6. There must be at least a five day space
between the two sets. It is given separately from the Sacred Breath
initiation. You can either use it with the system or without. You would
also be given my lineage for the Ethereal attunments, so there would
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work with crystals and feel they would benefit from this additional
system. There is no charge for this.
Through attunement you gain access to a specific crystal's energy and
can channel it by intention.
These ethereal crystals are much stronger than those found in earth. It
can be done in person or as with other modalities be done by distant
sendings.
You are attuned to the following stones:
AMBER, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Aventurine
Pink Beryl (also known as Morganite),
Blue Lace Agate, Botswana Agate, Green Calcite
Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Clearn Quartz
Emerald, Hematite, Red Jasper
Malachite, Rose Quartz, Ruby
Sodalite, Turquois

Etheral Crystals 4-5-6

Prerequisite: Ethereal Crystals 1-2-3
Alexandrite, Amazonite, Azurite
Bloodstone, Gold Calcite, Fire Opal
Fluorite, Red Garnet, Jade
Lapis Lazuli, Moldavite, Moonstone
Peridot, Pyrite, Blue Saphire
Yellow Sapphire, Black Tourmaline, Violet Tourmaline,
Pink Tourmaline, Double Terminated Clear Quartz

Animal Medicine/Totems

Below I have listed some of the animals/totem/animals guides that can

assist us in our goal of healing others and ourselves. This is presented
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just as a taste as were the other offerings that can and do work well
with your basic hands on healing systems.
My suggestion is that if any of the add ons peak your interest or you
feel drawn too then pursue further studies. There is a wealth of
information to be had through books, the internet and perhaps you will
be one of those that will work with a physical teacher.
Eagle (Spirit), Hawk (Messenger), Elk (Stamina), Deer (Gentleness),
Bear (Introspection), Snake (Transmutation), Skunk (Reputation),
Otter (Woman Medicine), Butterfly (Transformation),
Turtle (Mother Earth), Moose (Self-Esteem), Porcupine (Innocence),
Coyote (Trickster), Dog (Loyalty), Wolf (Teacher), Raven (Magic),
Mountain Lion (Leadership), Lynx (Secrets), Buffalo (Prayer &
Abundance),
Mouse (Scrutiny), Owl (Deception), Beaver (Builder), Opossum,
(Diversion)
Crow (Law), Fox (Camouflage), Squirrel (Gathering),
Dragonfly, (Illusion) Armadillo (Boundaries), Badger (Aggressiveness),
Rabbit (Fear), Turkey (Give-Away), Ant (Patience), Weasel (Stealth),
Grouse (Sacred Spiral), Horse (Power), Lizard (Dreaming),
Antelope (Action), Frog (Cleansing), Swan (Grace), Dolphin (Manna),
Whale (Record Keeper), Bat (Rebirth), Spider (Weaving), Hummingbird
(Joy),
Blue Heron (Self-Reflection), Raccoon (Generous Protector),
Prairie Dog (Retreat), Wild Boar (Confrontation),
Salmon (Wisdom/Inner Knowing), Alligator (Integration),
Jaguar (Integrity/Impeccability), Black Panther (Embracing the
Unknown), Tiger (power, energy) Polar Bear(solitude-transformation)
Crane(Solitude-independence)
Seahorse( confidence,grace), Shark(hunter, survival, adaptability)
The is just a small sharing. All living/breathing creatures that walk,
crawl, fly or swim upon this earth carry a medicine that they will
share and teach we need only to observe, listen, and hear the
lessons being given.
A good source of information on working with animals as totems/guides
is Ted Andrews (Animal Speaks) and Jamie Sams (Medicine Cards) I
have worked with Jamie Sams medicine cards since they first came out
in 1988. The set comes with beautifully illustrated cards and a book on
descriptions and how to use them. Originally there were 44 cards but
have increased to a set of 52 presently.

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Working with Colors for Healing Work

Violet: Violet is at the opposite end of the spectrum from red. Good
for mental disorders, the nervous system, female complaints.
Indigo: Good for emotional problems, deafness, and especially good
for the eyes, even cataracts.
Blue: Good for cuts and burns, also for rheumatism. It also acts as an
antiseptic and cooling agent. Excellent for inflammations including
those of internal organs.
Green: Green is the great healer. It is neutral to the other others. It
serves as a general tonic and neutralizer. When in doubt, use green.
Excellent for heart problems, neuralgic headaches, ulcers, head colds
and boils.
Yellow: Yellow is excellent in treating bowel and intestine problems. It
can act as a mild sedative to relieve many fears and give a mental
uplift. It is good for treating indigestion and heartburn, constipation,
piles, also menstrual problems.
Orange: Orange is not as harsh of a color as red, but has many of the
same properties. Very good for illnesses of the respiratory system such
as asthma and bronchitis; also good as a tonic and laxative.
Red: Red is at one end of the spectrum. It is a warm color which
invigorates, excellent when used for treatment of persons having heat
diseases, anemia, and liver diseases.
Direct sunlight is my choice and is the best to use. I purchased some
small pieces of stained glass and used some copper tape to protect the
edges. You could also use plastic, glass or even tissue paper on the
pan of a window, then have the patient sit in front of the window so
the colored light is directed to the afflected area, for example, if the
problem is in the arm.. then make sure that the light is touching that
area. This treatment should be given in two thirty minutes daily, once
in the morning and once in the evening..
In the absent of sunlight or there is no available window artificial light
may be used. One method is the used of a photographic slide projector.
This is frequently better than a window because the light can be more
accurately focused onto the afflicted area. From a photographic supply
firm one can obtain empty cardboard slide mouths onto which can be
placed small rectangles of colored plastic or acetate so to have a set of
slides of the seven primary colors.

Color-Charging Water

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An ordinary glass of water can become medicinal when charged by

sunlight. Tape a piece of colored paper or acetate around the glass (a
colored bottle is even better) and let it sit in sunlight from six to eight
hours. Even if the sun does not directly shine on the water it will still be
charged. A eight ounce glass of water taken three time daily has the
similar effect as a thirty minute colored light application.

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Sacred Breath
A Journey of
Remembering
Attunement/Initiation Process Meditation
Greetings to all. We will begin this day with a meditation/initiation and
then after a small break complete the process of initiation/attunment.
When at all possible do the attunements in person. Realizing that this
is not always possible, we will conclude that indeed the process can
and does work at a distance.
This meditation does not have to be memorized; it can be read during
the initiation. It is also not mandatory for one to use it, this is simply an
example. Each Master/Healer may create their own.

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Lets begin by saying that it is my practice to have an initiate find a

place in nature, either in real life or by meditation state of finding one.
Shall we begin? Come with me on a journey of awakening. Start
your process by going on walkabout; continue walking until you just
feel like this is a special for you. Sit down and get yourself as
comfortable as you can. (This is also for distant initiation). Initiate
would be given a copy of this and read prior to beginning or one of the
Master/Healers offerings.
Take a deep and cleansing breath to the count of five breathe deep,
one twothree fourfive and hold you breath for five seconds and
breath out one twothreefour and five.
Do this breath twice and relax. Closing your eyes getting more
comfortable and relaxed.
Now place your hands to your sides, palms down touching the earth if
possible... if you can not physically do this sitting upright, then bend
forward with your hands in front of you... palms down touching the
earth or by laying down either on your stomach or back.
Now, I want you to experience all your senses what do you feel? Is
the ground warm/cold, what do you smell? Does it smell like
spring/flowers or musky or the smell of pine needles? Keeping your
eyes closed... what do you hear around you? Birds? The wind? Now in
your minds eye... what do you see? Can you see trees, colors?
Now, I would ask that you to begin patting the earth... just like your
were playing a drum with your hands allow the rhythm to be
whatever it feels right for you... it can be fast or slow.. Allow it come
naturally to you. It can be one palm at a time or using both, you may
begin by forcefully patting the ground but just continue until you find
your own rhythm. Allow this to continue until the rhythm begins to
slow... and then to stop... now feel with your palms firmly pressed to
the ground... what is being sent back to you. Can you feel a vibration
coming back to you? Feel, giving yourself the time to feel the heartbeat
coming from the very core of the earth mother. Feel her rhythm and
begin to remember
If you are beginning to feel uncomfortable, shift your position and
possibly for many a good time for those sitting to just lay down either
face down or laying on your back or shifting from back to
stomach/stomach to back. Just lay there for a time, remembering.
feeling the earth natural rhythm/heartbeat

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Now, I want you to feel your own heartbeat. is it the same rhythm
that you feel beaming back at your from the earth? Feel the heart beat
of the earth and then yours... your heartbeat will slow or speed up to
match the rhythm that is beneath you
When the heartbeats are the same then I want to you take in
another deep breath to the count of five one. Twothree.
four.five and hold to the count of five onetwothree.four and
fiveletting your breath out to the count of five.
Again, begin to feel what is around you... the smells, sounds and touch.
Does it now feel differently to you now?
Now I want you to feel yourself beginning blending with earth below
you.. Your body beginning to move downward deeper and deeper
and finally feel youre body coming to rest in a space at the core of the
grandmother. The place of memories stored. You find yourself in a
cave like sitting, you can hear the water trickling around you, and it
feels cool and safe. Take a took around you, what do you see? As you
begin to walk looking down you see a key.. pick it up and continue to
walk it seems a bit dark but your eyes have adjusted and coming in
your view is a chamber with a door/lock take the key and open the
door and walk inyour eyes are filled with the beautiful colors of
crystals covering the chamber wall, every turn of your head brings
another color.. Moving further into the room you see an altar.. upon
the altar are two objects, a leather pouch and another gift.. Each of us
are gifted with different things take the leather pouch and place it
around you neck, and place the second object in your pouch. Stand for
a few moments, allowing the colors to be absorbed.. each bringing a
gift of healing. Move back toward the chamber door step out.Stop
again to give thanks for the gifts you have received. Standing with
your eyes closed its now time to come back..
Once again, take in a deep breath to the count of five. One... two
three four five, moving upward As you are pulling in the breath
you are pulling from the depth or core of the earth... the place of
beginnings... the place of the grandmother.... this is the place of the
first heart beat bringing with you the Sacred Breath. As your
emerge back in the place that you began exhale... with one great
outward breath.
Relax.

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Now is a good time for everyone to get a drink, potty breaks etc
There will be an sixty to ninety minute break and then we will begin
the attunements. This may also be done in a two day workshop that
one may include traditional hand positions or done in a one day
process with prior studies done by the initiate. It can also be used as a
time to talk about the pouch around your neck. What gift did you bring
back from your journey?
I would also like to stress that the above meditation is not mandatory;
each Master/Healer may create their own. The process of this
meditation is also to clear old baggage and does some chakra work at
the same time. This is part of the initiation and not done at separate
times.
There is only one level of attunement, and that is Master/Healer. Each
given the ability to pass this attunement.

Preparing a sacred space for the attunement.

1. Candles for the four directions of East, South, West and North are
frequently used and are always done when I do an attunement
both in person and at a distance. I also use a candle representing
Spirit, which is traditionally for me white or Violet.

The Four Directions

There are many different variances in what colors represent the four
directions or four winds, for Sacred Breath I use the colors designated
by the Lakota Sioux.

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East Yellow
West Black
North - Red
White South
Green Earth
Blue Sky
Alternative to these colors, you will also find widely used these
colors:
Directi Colo Eleme
on
r
nt
NORT Gree
Earth
H
n
Yello
EAST
Air
w
SOUTH Red Fire
WEST Blue Water
You can also alternatively use a chakra colored candle... these can be
found in many metaphysical store and or grocery stores as an all in
one candle, or simply use all white candles. Candles of course are only
an option that you may or may not want to use. Remembering that
each comes to Sacred Breath with their own religious beliefs or
spirituality. So, try to be considerate and not impose too much of your
own personal practices.

2. Cleanse the area or smudge using sage, cedar or a choosing of

your nwn. I also elect to use a smudging ceremony to clear myself
and the initiate prior to beginning. I will give an additional handout for
this procedure for those that wish to have it. It is the intent that is the
underlying purpose of doing this. If not using a smudge material, than
use by words. I place a protective circle around this area and send out
any negative energy from around us. I always find that using incense
is nice, but be sure to ask prior to using it if the initiate is sensitive to
fragrances. Appropriate music is also nice as sound does affect our
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faintly heard. If you are working outside, have a portable chair for the
initiate to sit in.
3. As one that follows a Shamanic path, I used my drum at this
time. It is used as a form of prayer/meditation prior to beginning
the initiation. I first offer up my drum to Great Spirit/Mother
Earth. This of course is an option and not required for others
who do not follow the same path as I. You may create your own
meditation to use.
4. Call upon whomever you call to in prayer. Great
Spirit/God/Goddess and ask they join you in this attunement,
leading support and protection.
5. Have your initiate sit in a chair (feet together - not crossed) and
to get in a comfortable position with their hands palms up at the
heart chakra. I also let the initiate know that should they like to
have a crystal or tool charged during the initiation, they may
place it under their chair. Often time, they will use a crystal and
use it during their first healing sessions with others.
6. Come up to face the initiate and say their name out loud, asking
permission to pass this initiation. Have them answer out loud.
7. Place either two ethereal moqui stones or the physical stones.
The female stone in the right hand or dominate hand of the male
and the male in the right or dominate hand of the female, then
moving the hands to the initiates lap. At the closing of the
initiation, the initiate is ethereally attuned to the moqui stones
that they may use them in their healing practice with the
physical stones are not available. In the manual will be an
explanation about these stone, also known as Shaman stones.
8. Place both hands on the initiates head to achieve an energetic
report with him/her.
9. Say mentally, I initiate you (name) into the energies and healing
of the Sacred Breath. May you use this energy in a manner that
it has been given. May your heart be touched as you re-connect
with that part of you that has been lost from your conscious
memory.
10.

Take the initiates hands and close them together, leaving

the two stones in place, bringing them up to the heart chakra,
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fingertips up. This unites the male/female unity/energies. Take a

deep breath in to the count of fiveholding your breath to the
count of five and breathing out across their fingertips to the
count of five, with the fifth breath emptying the lungs.
11.

Repeat step 9 at each of the seven chakras.

12.
Place their hands back at the heart chakra and once again,
I take a feather and have it just above the initiates hands.. then
blowing across the feather and fingertips and then moving back
a few steps from the initiate, ask that they take in a deep
breath... counting to themselves one to five... holding their
breath for a time that they can comfortably do and then
releasing the breath in one continuous movement. While they
are taking this breath, see the breath entering the heart place as
a pink light or flame. This also ethereally attunes you to the
energies/medicine of the Golden Eagle.. Spirit
13.

Give thanks to all that have come to assist you during the
attunements. And ask that what has been given be kept in the
sacred manner in which it was intended.

14.
Tell the new initiated Master/Healer to sit with their eyes
closed/relaxed and to open them and get up when they are ready
to do so.
15.

Go to each of the four corners extinguishing each candle

(snuffing not blowing) ending with the candle representing
Spirit... or if possible allowing it to burn itself out.

To all the newly attuned Master/Healers, May your journey continue to

unfold many new things and that you share with others the Sacred
Breath... the place of remembering.

This will conclude the initiation ceremony.

At this time, you would pass out the certificates and any gifts that you
wish to give the initiate... i.e. a feather... a crystal or stone. It is not of
course mandatory to do so.

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Its also nice to have a small amount of time to visit with the new
initiates and possibly some refreshments.
** Special Notes: The feather that I use for the initiation is a Golden
Eagle Feather.. of course we all realize that in the US, it is illegal to
possess a golden eagle feather or any bird of prey.. the feather that I
use is a Spirit Feather meaning that it is a gift from Great Spirit.. it
lives with the heart space.
Since the shaman stones are not always available and perhaps cost
prohibited, along with you initiation.. you are ethereally attuned to the
stones and the essence of the Golden Eagle.
This attunement is made available as an example, you can of course
create your own within the guidelines that have been given with this
manual. It does not require an elaborate ceremony. I am one that
does enjoy it but you are not required to do so.
If you are doing this ceremony at a distance, you would use intent or
you may do as I do and still perform a ceremony very much done as
above..
From this time forward.. you carry with you the ability to blow the
breath of the sacred places. The breath of the Earth, Air, Fire and
Water The four winds, the winds of change and healing. They are
made to cross in the sacred center.. The place of Spirit.
** It is requested that any attunements given by the newly
attuned Master/Healers keep a record of all students attuned
to Sacred Breath. I keep a book of registry numbers assigned
and dates of attunements.

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Copyright 2002 by Wanda S. Ruffner Printed in the United

States Of America

Publishers Note :
The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this
manual are for Sacred Breath students, they are not
intended as directions, recommendations or prescriptions of
any kind. If you have a health condition and intend to use
Sacred Breath, please do not replace your health being
under the supervision of a medical doctor or other health
care professional.

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