Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Amethyst

(Peace)
Like the beautiful stone, Amethyst, calms the mind, brings peace among chaos. Lifts the veil of despair. Helps lead to increased intuition and awareness of dreams. Sedative energy that promotes happiness, compassion and contentment. Incorporates heavenly energies into the physical realm. Try a drop on the pillow to relax into peaceful slumber. Dilute for use on perfume points or to anoint the Ether or Air toes. Contains: Lavender, Lavandin, Elemi, Green Mandarin, Linden, Vetiver

10 ml=$11, 20

(Originally created April 4, 2004)

Anasazi



(Influence)
Very little is known about this civilization, called the ancient ones, except for clues left behind.  Little is known about this blend, except it was created through inspiration, high in sesquiterpenes which aid oxygenation of cells and cellular communication. Helps protect cells from toxins, chemicals, stress, and other harmful influences. Often I feel a craving for its subtle, yet powerful effect. Use for diffusing or dilute for anointing ~~especially the Ether Toe. Or use as a perfume on a diffuser pendant.

Contains: marjoram, sandalwood, pepper, frankincense, helichrysum, cedar, Niaouli, Patchouli, Spikenard, black spruce, lemon myrtle, ylang-ylang, juniper, spearmint


10 ml=$18, $35




Quote:  “The Anasazi…was never a People.  It was a rhythm, a form of motion stirred up from the land.  People merely fell into step.”   Craig Childs in House of Rain
Stones:   Pietersite and Amber

(Originally created 2002)

Angel's Landing


photo by Teisha Preece, Zion Nat'l Park, Utah
(Connect)

Uplifting citrusy fragrance-- Named after a rock formation at Zion National park. May help one re-connect with inner-self or own identity and generate a feeling of well being, relaxation and peace. Use on a diffuser pendant or dilute for use as perfume or massage oil or to anoint the Air, Water or Ether Toes.   

 Contains: Blood Orange, Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Angelica, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Lemongrass, Spruce, Neroli


10 ml=$18, $34





Stones:  Amazonite,  Mother of Pearl, Obsidian, Sesame Jasper

(Originally created  March 2, 2002)

Treasure

 



(Prosper)

What was the treasure of the ancients? Gold? Wealth? Health? This blend contains not only the treasured oils of frankincense and myrrh but might attract prosperity and abundance. Who knows? It's worth a try. May help with immune support. Wear it or put it on your checkbook. Create the law of attraction through the magnetic field around us. Great men’s or women’s fragrance. Use to anoint the Earth or Fire toes. Dilute before using on skin.  Do not use on any skin that will be exposed to sunlight.

Also contains: patchouli, spruce, orange, clove, coriander, cinnamon, ginger,


10 ml=$11, 21




Stones:  Riverstone, Mother of Pearl, Malachite, Leopardskin Jasper

(Originally created June 24, 2000 as Aztec Treasure.  Renamed 2020.)

Caldera

(Ignite)


This is an amazing Fire blend, named after the geographic feature beneath Yellowstone and other hot spots on the earth. This takes all of the spice and fire oils, then mellows slightly with some cooling conifers and other complex oils. When you want Action, Get up and Go or to banish procrastination, this is for you. Smells great! Best used on a cotton ball in your clothing drawer or use on a terra cotta diffuser. Powerful antiseptic oils. Dilute well to 3% and use for foot massage, especially the Fire and Earth toes.  


Contains: Cinnamon, Red and Green Mandarin,
Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Birch, Pepper, Canadian & Texas Cedar, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Vetiver, coriander, ginger, clove, peru balsam, carrot seed, lemongrass, grapefruit, lavender, nutmeg, vanilla, Amyris, Black Pine, Spruce, Silver Fir, Buddha Wood, Ylang-ylang, Litsea, Sandalwood, Arina, Cistus, Ginger Lily




10 ml=$14, $26 



Stones: Carnelian 

(Originally created Dec. 2008)

Brave Heart

(Unite)

Escape to the forest with princesses and brave hearts. The main ingredient is cardamom, which is used for concentration, motivation, enthusiasm, courage. It has a wonderful, enchanting fragrance, can be used for mental stress, burnout. Diffuse, put on a terra cotta pendant or dilute to 10% for use on perfume points. Versatile blend can be used anywhere on the foot or Fire Toe.  (This is one of the favorite blends of the men in my life)


 Contains: Cardamom, vanilla, elemi, lemon, juniper, sandalwood, amyris, birch, clove, rosewood, peppermint, tangerine, spruce, ginger, cinnamon
, lemon eucalyptus, silver fir

10 ml=$14, $27



Stones:  Carnelian, Rainforest Jasper, Green Garnet, Apple Jasper

(Originally created Dec. 4, 1999 as a personality blend for a special friend.)



Butterfly Kisses



(Relax)
Like the gentle kiss of a butterfly, it flits into your life to bring a bit of beauty and sunshine. Comforting, Soothing, Relaxing, both physically and emotionally.  Use anytime you need peace, calming and stress relief.  Cleanses and purifies the air, uplifts and cheers.  Great for foot massage, too.  Remember to dilute first.   Contains citrus oils which may be photosensitive.  May be used to anoint the Water Toe.

 Contains: Orange, Tangerine, Red Mandarin, Palmarosa, Geranium, Rosewood, Ylang-ylang, Patchouli, Blue Tansy, Rose  and Neroli



10 ml=$14, $26

Stones:  Leopardskin Jasper, Carnelian, Cream Jade, Aventurine, Mother of Pearl, Lapis Nevada

(Originally created Oct. 30, 2004)


Captivating

(Captivate)

Supreme all-around blend with potent spiritual and antiseptic physical properties along with being a magnificent perfume. Deep and lasting. Helps with insight and expression. Encourages wisdom that extends beyond worldly knowledge and envelopes you in its magic. Brings you to the forest’s spreading umbrella of protection from the fabulous conifers of Fir, Spruce and Pine, evoking the spirit of Christmas all year round. Rounds out with spices and seductive florals, such as the precious Neroli (orange blossom) and the uplifting expression of citrus. and aromatic resins of sacred Frankincense, Myrrh, and the precious oils of Sandalwood and Spike Nard. Brings back child like energy and signifies the inner child and a fresh enjoyment of everything. Beneficial for meditation and enhances relationships. Gentle, charismatic-- definitely, deserving of its name—Wear behind ears or use to anoint Ether or Water Toe. Diffuse or wear on a diffuser pendant.

 Also contains: Black Spruce, Sweet Orange, Yuzu (Japanese lemon), Silver Fir, Sea Pine, Balsam Fir, Ylang-Ylang, Clove, Cinnamon Leaf, Vanilla, Tangerine, Mandarin, Patchouli, Cistus, Blue Tansy, Jasmine, Honeycomb Absolute

10 ML anointing oil diluted to 50% with fractionated coconut or jojoba oil, $20.  
(photo by Judy Nelson, North Rim, Grand Canyon, Arizona)

(Originally created March 30, 2008 in honor of the Captivating Retreat)

Carnelian


(Revitalize)


Encourage creativity for problem-solving, generally enhance and expand the experiences of life.  Motivation, Confidence, Dramatic abilitiesCarnelian is a gift of the heart that represents love” and for "opening emotional centers.". Helps one feel anchored and comfortable --achieve greater success in career or personal matters. Brings energy and fire, enhancing physical energy and invoking joy, laughter and warmth as it opens the heart.  This one is a favorite of mine.
Dilute for use on fragrance points or to anoint Fire Toe.   

 Contains: Blood Orange, Vanilla, Cardamom, and Jasmine


10 ml=$17, 33

(Originally created March 30, 2004)

Cathedral

 (Inspire) 

Deep in the backcountry of Escalante River in Utah there is a cathedral carved in stone by wind and water.  Now under Lake Powell, but there are many remembrances of its majesty and inspiration. There are many "cathedrals" in the wilderness, whether in stone or created in a grove of trees. This blend was formulated to lessen negative thoughts and increase spiritual awareness. Includes oils traditionally used by the native peoples of Arabia, India, and North America for enhancing spirituality, prayer, meditation, and inner awareness. It encourages a feeling of being wrapped in a cocoon of spiritual quietness. Dilute for use as perfume or to anoint Ether or Earth Toes. 

 


 
 Contains: frankincense, myrrh, cedar, spruce, Rosewood, sandalwood, myrtle, Yuzu, silver fir, Pemou root, Muhuhu


10 ml=$17, $33


Stones:  Picture Jasper, Poppy Jasper

(Originally created June 26, 2000 and called Cathedral in the Desert. Changed to Desert Cathedral then changed to just Cathedral on Jan. 3, 2023)


Cinnamon Bears

(Dynamic)
A favorite candy—the ultimate spicy wake up call--Gracious and entertaining. Fantastic for diffusing when you have a household full of guests or for a private foot massage when you need a dynamic “pick me up”. Used for confidence and “shop til you drop” staying power. Can be used to anoint the Fire Toe. (Dilute down to 5% before using on skin!)   

Contains: Cinnamon Leaf, Red and Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Birch, Pepper, Canadian and Texas Cedar, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Vetiver, coriander


10 ml=$10, $19

(Originally created June 20, 2004)

Cairn


(Communicate)
A cairn is a mound of stones built as a landmark or trail marker. Hikers at times build cairns to help others find the correct trail. Intriguing, mystifying, lasting fragrance designed to enhance communication on all levels. Reopens the heart center for loving feelings, awakening awareness and motivates to move forward.

Dilute for use as perfume or to anoint the Air or Ether Toe.

 

 Contains: Frankincense, rose, angelica, silver fir, pepper, rosewood, ylang ylang, zdravetz, green mandarin

 

10 ml=$22, $43

Cream Soda


(Enliven)

This one smells and tastes ultimately yummy. Great for   diffusing and adding a drop to a quart of drinking water or lemonade. Definitely is one of my favorites--so uplifting and cheering. Energizes, enlivens, awakens, restores our emotional heart.  Dilute well if using on the skin. Do not use on skin that will be exposed to sunlight.
 Contains: grapefruit, vanilla, birch

10 ml=$8 diluted only



Stones:  Carnelian, Mother-of-Pearl, Botswana Agate

(Originally created 2000)

Dancing Angels

(Dance)
On sunny days in the myriad canyons of Lake Powell, a wonderful, mesmerizing phenomenon happens…the sunlight catches on the water and reflects back onto the rock alcoves…the only name I could come up with was "dancing angels".  This blend celebrates that ethereal quality.  It is quite simply…"One of the best".  Beautiful, warm, sweeps you away to another realm.  Marvelous perfume or massage oil.   
 Can also be used to anoint the Ether or Water Toes. Contains: Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Lime, Linden, ylang-Ylang, Yuzu, Jasmine, Neroli, Angelica

10 ml=$25 diluted only


Stones:  Angelite, Moonstone, Blue Lace Agate

(Originally created Dec. 26, 2000)

Deep River

(Transcend)
An uncomplicated, but rich and marvelous blend, Encourages happiness, confidence, alertness, generosity, spontaneity, illumination, laughter and love in relationships. Helps communication by discovering the joy with who we are, and encourage comfort in sharing it. Encourages the ability to really listen and openness to a sense of humor. Sing and laugh and don’t be self conscious about it. Help perceive unspoken intentions and innermost thoughts. Attune to spiritual selves. Transcend the daily battles of existence and cheer to refreshing thrill of new adventure.

 Use as a marvelous perfume or to anoint the Water Toes. 

 Contains: jasmine, bergamot, clary sage, pink grapefruit, vanilla


10 ml diluted only, $22

Stones:  Riverstone, Laboradorite, Aquamarine, Blue Tiger Eye, Dumortierite, Sodalite, Picture Jasper

(Originally created 2000)



Desert Lapis

(Resolve)

Named after the gorgeous dark blue Desert Lapis--a stone which is mentioned as improving the ability to stand firm and keep resolve. 
This has many components, and is great for allergies in addition to smelling good.  Still under research for the properties Has the potential for many spiritual and physical attributes. Definitely antiseptic/anti-inflammatory.   An earth blend that could be used on its own, or blended with almost any sky blend or another earth blend.



Dilute well and use for massage, perfume or on the Earth toes.

 Contains: Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Yarrow, Blue Tansy, Birch and German Chamomile


10 ml=$15, $29

(Originally created April 4, 2004)


Stones:  Desert Lapis, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite




Dragon Quest

(Quest)



Extremely masculine blend. The epitome of the quest to save the world. Will climb mountains and combat evil. Filled with fantastic top notes that enable it to soar on the wings of eagles, but with intriguing base notes that bring it back to earth. Mellow middle notes that round out the blend. Runs the gamut of a complex personality. Excellent by itself as a diffused fragrance, or layered with another blend. Dilute well for any skin use. Use to anoint any of the toes.

 Contains Ho wood, rosewood, Buddha wood, linaloe, parsley seed, laurus nobilis, pepper, bergamot, spearmint, tolu balsam, honeycomb, blue tansy, basil, rosemary, coriander, oakmoss, yarrow, sea buckthorn, cardamom, clove, cypress, patchouli, rose, vetiver


10 ml=$20, $39


Stones:  Tiger Eye, Mugglestone, Magnetic Hematite

(Originally created around 2003)

Dreamsicle

(Cheer)
This one smells wonderful, reminiscent of those ice cream confections. Use for these positive states: uplifted, balanced, joyful, creative, positive, self confident, courageous.    Awakens creativity, eases tension and stress and brings warm feelings of joy and gratitude.  Can be gentle, yet radiant and determined. Brings the joy and magnificence of the light of the sunlit heavens.  It has a rich staying power as well as sunny, fruity top notes. Use as perfume diluting with carrier oil. Wear behind ears or on wrists.

Contains:  Sweet Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Tangerine, Wild Orange, Distilled Lime, Honey Myrtle, Vanilla, Atlas Cedar, Ocotea, Lavender, Massoia


10 ml=8, $15    



Stones:  Cream Carnelian, Citrine, Flame Agate

(Originally created Feb. 9, 2003)
Formula updated on March 13, 2018

Emerald Pool


(Refresh)

Deep in the canyon country are pristine secluded pools, sometimes appearing as jewels…emerald, sapphire, topaz. This blend refreshes and balances like a breeze over the cool, damp rocks. Opens a heart, comforts, helps heal the spirit and inner child.  Peaceful, soothing,  yet uplifting and energizing. Diffuse or use on perfume points or to anoint the Water toes.

 Contains: Green Mandarin, Geranium, roman chamomile, myrtle, nutmeg, german chamomile, spearmint, Sage

10 ml=$14, $27

Stones:  Green Aventurine, Moss Agate, Bloodstone and African Green Jade

(Originally created 2000)


Enchantment

(Enchant)

Deep, seductive, lasting. This is one of the best of the earth blends. Can be worn on its own or layered under almost any other blend for a myriad of fascinating results. It adds staying power from its sensual combination of comforting base notes. Helps with insight and expression. A fabulous, grounding, balancing blend. Gentle, charismatic, Bewitching. Ideal for either men or women as a massage oil or perfume. Use on Ether, Water or Earth toes. 
Contains: Sandalwood, Yuzu (Japanese lemon), Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Frankincense Serrata, Myrrh, Patchouli, Jasmine, Neroli, Honey Absolute and Spike nard.


10 ml diluted $30, 5 ml-$16

(Originally created March 30, 2008)



Monday, December 15, 2008

Focused Journey

(Gather)

Find greater peace and balance to focus your personal journey. Overcome the chaotic energy that bombards our everyday life and that alters our focus. Gather thoughts and feelings together. Has a specific purpose for each individual's use. Use with the right intent as it can amplify negative as well as positive. Use as fragrance or to anoint the Ether Toe. Works well with Valiant or Legend.

 Contains: galbanum, frankincense, sandalwood, rose, lavender, cinnamon, spruce, ylang-ylang, lemon


10 ml=$22, diluted only

(Originally created 2004)




Antelope Island, Utah


Forever Christmas


(Share)
Enhance feeling of the holiday season. Recapture and share the joyful moments that it brings all year round. Improves concentration, energizes and relieves mental fatigue. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic. Soothing and healing to the respiratory system.  Put on a cotton ball in your clothing drawer, on pine cones, a terra cotta pendant or diffuse in a candle warmer. 
 May be worn as cologne or used to anoint the toes, but should be well diluted to 10% or less.  
Contains: Cinnamon, blood orange,  silver fir, red and green mandarin, spruce, pine, birch, frankincense, myrrh


10 ml=$9, $16

(Originally created Dec. 3, 2004)

Gingerbread


(Empathize)
Reminiscent of fresh baked gingerbread.  Use for these positive states:  emotional clarity, direction, awareness, calm, concentration, strength, warmth, empathy.  Anti-bacterial, antiseptic, useful for colds, chills, fatigue, coughs, sore throat. Can relieve digestive problems, such as upset stomach. Dilute with olive oil then add a drop to water or juice. Best diffused or put on a terra cotta pendant.  Must be diluted with appropriate carrier oil to about 5% for use on skin. May be used in a roll on, but properly diluted.These are powerful oils.   

 Contains: Lemon, cinnamon, ginger, clove, birch, lemongrass, grapefruit, clary sage, wild orange, nutmeg, fennel, cardamom, peppermint, anise, patchouli


10 ml=$7, $13

(Originally created May 26, 2009.  Revised in 2020.)

Grand Staircase

(Energize)

The Grand Staircase refers to the geologic layers of the Southern Utah/Northern Arizona—beginning from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon as the chocolate cliffs, then vermillion, then the White of Zion Park, the Grey of the Henry Mountains, and finally the Pink Cliffs of Bryce and Cedar Breaks. This blend was created as an energy inhalant, excellent for diffusing, especially in the car while driving. 
A Wake up call.
 Five stairs.
 Five oils. 
Five Reasons to wake up to life……….Diffuse in the air, apply to diffuser pendant or dilute to use on the Fire or Air Toes.

 Contains: Silver Fir, Peppermint, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Juniper


10 ml=$7, $13

(Originally created 2003)

 


Stones:  Chocolate Obsidian, Poppy Jasper, Snow Quartz, Grey Onyx, Rhodonite, Sodalite, Picture Jasper