symbol:

the eye / calm center of a cyclone

keynote:

willed/wild

elements:

water + air

uses:

help to soften; replenish the body from the inside out; for recognition and realization of abundance from the inside out; to enable awareness of resources that aid current processes; for healing wounds, physical and otherwise; to smoothen cognitive processes; more…

flower profile and essence creation story:

It was shortly after I had intuited that my life would be “drastically changing” that I made this essence. A symbolic storm ensued shortly after that impression, and I stood firm and calm at the center. There was the knowing in me that no matter the intensity of that time, life after such contracting and moving moments could only be that much better. Rite on. At my friend Maya’s farm, during a walk with my beloved cat companion Indigo, I found an abundance of Congo jute shrubs all flowering bright pink, which I also learned is known as Aguaxima, revealed to me by my other friend Chanelle. Interestingly enough, this plant has a lot of names / appellations. I now know of 87. Abundance is indeed a primary aspect of its signature which is directly in correspondence with the Jupiterian force that also moves through this verdant accomplice. Aguaxima — a perfect name for the watering aspect of this plant which is hard to overlook or miss when you interact with them. A Tremendous Softening it affords, and with this variety and depth of awareness “Eye of the Storm” came to be. An airy disposition needing the water to remember where it is always with me. Aguaxima of the mallow family is a plant who has great healing qualities. This one is sweet and mildly cooling, a kin of plants such as Hibiscus and Cotton. In the body, they bring moistening and can serve as an emollient for the skin and other organs. In essence form, they help us to soften into and through tension and tense times — when communing with their essence for an extended period of time, we begin to notice certain aches and pains that had resulted from holding on to emotions, energies, entities, identities, etc that are stagnating, and we also notice how there is a healing of all of this granted by the communion… Historically, this plant has been used by various peoples throughout the world during times of great need, Aguaxima being a form of wealth and bounty when there otherwise seems to be or feel a lack. Similarly, this is a shrub that can flower year-round, furthermore hinting at the ways that they align with what is profuse and plentiful. Eye of the Storm is a potion for alchemizing from depleted states and activating remembrance of how we may continue in more balanced motion. Another layer of this element is that is enables us to bind and unbind as needed, helping to assimilate more integrally what nourishes and sustains us while shedding ties with what leeches and drains us. Eye of the Storm is an impenetrable heal and seal for the aura. The more we journey with them, the more this is realized. At a certain point during the 1800s, this plant was brought into Florida for use in cordage which is very telling of this essence’s capacity to protect and hold our outermost layers and expressed selves from shifts in the vibrational weathers, sudden or expected. On yet another level, Congo jute provides an elixir that helps to restore us from the inside out after a long journey. A balm for wounds, this can be applied directly on the skin to relax, alleviate, relieve, mend. This flower of life for the 10th Key of the soul’s journey is for the will within, the wild’s healing, and recollection of what is thought as ‘forgotten’, ‘fragmented’, or ‘lost’. Deep soul medicine. As we stand in the center, retrieval of our magnitude occurs and we are polished to shine bright again. Alchemy of air and water, Eye of the Storm guides us into the shifting centers of mind, heart, and womb, helps us to make sense of and be sensible to the complexities and multitudes we contain. This is one of The 22 Flowers of Life, and it connects to Key 10: The Wheel of Fortune

A note about using flower essences:

flower essences are not oils. They are vibrational healing remedies which affect and change energetic conditions and, like some oils and other medicines, can be used internally, on acupuncture/acupressure points and chakras, sprayed in the energy field, dripped in your water, and even used for personal and professional massaging. It is best to use an essence or combination and/or group of essences for 30-33 days to permanently shift patterns and create new habits, healthier lifeways.

ingredients:

congo jute/aguaxima flowers, spring water, rum

invitations for use:

Take 4-7 drops as needed, up to 4 times a day. Shake well before use. Store in a cool, dark place. Shelf life varies, usually lasts up to one year.

• Safe for all, ages 2+

• All flowers are sustainably picked by Gold Water Alchemy.

• REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional. These statements have not been approved by the FDA.