Your aromatherapy Star Sign - Aquarius (21 January - 19 February)

AQUARIUS (21 January – 19 February)

Ruler: Uranus/Saturn
Colour: Indigo
Element: Air
Season: Spring
Aromatic: Cedarwood, Lime and Geranium

Cedarwood (Cedrus Atlantica)
Cedarwood has a therapeutic effect on the respiratory system and is helpful in all related complaints. It calms the mind and body and can therefore be helpful in treating stress-related asthma. It can relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatism and it can settle irritated skin conditions. Solomon’s chariot was built of cedarwood which has historically been used to protect and extend the lives of anyone in contact with it. It is mentioned frequently in the Bible as a symbol of physical and mental strength and works on the mind to soothe fear and worry and on the body to ease fatigue, anxiety and mental stress. Cedar is often known as the ‘Holy Tree of Life’ partly because it has a distinctive odour which has a powerful and stimulating effect on the psyche which is ideal for individuals preparing for prayer and meditation.

Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia)
Lime is often chosen as an alternative to Lemon because of its wonderful scent. Mentally and physically uplifting, it is often recommended for stress-related fatigue while it also improves focus and concentration, making it useful for students, car drivers and night workers. It has an affinity with the respiration system and is a powerful antiseptic but care must be taken if the skin is sensitive.

Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens)
Geranium has a close affinity with the female system and is therefore a popular oil for the aromatherapy beginner as well as the professional. It helps to treat hormonally unbalanced skin, broken capillaries, blemishes and bruises and is a gentle insect repellent. It also works on the mind to ease grinding teeth, nervous tension, mood swings, irritability, anger and female rages while soothing period-related pain and problems, settling the cycle after miscarriage or preparing the body to conceive. Geranium is emotionally soothing and has a fabulous scent that makes it ideal for room fragrancing.