Ilex aquifolium Positive qualities: Loving and inclusive gestures to others; heartfelt compassion; ability to express gratitude to others. Patterns of imbalance: Social isolation; jealousy, envy, suspicion, anger.
Lonicera caprifolium Positive qualities: Being fully in the present; acceptance of current life conditions. Patterns of imbalance: Nostalgia; emotional attachment to the past, longing for a prior condition which seems more appealing
Carpinus betulus Positive qualities: Dynamic involvement in life’s tasks; steady state of energy. Patterns of imbalance: Unexplained fatigue or weariness, correlated to daily tasks or responsibilities that do not fully engage soul commitment and interest.
Impatiens glandulifera Positive qualities: Ability to flow harmoniously with time and daily rhythms, a patient embrace of life events and the pace of others. Patterns of imbalance: Impatience, irritation, hypertension, intolerance; pain due to tension and resistance in the body.
Larix decidua Positive qualities: Self-confidence, creative expression, ability to be spontaneous and take risks. Patterns of imbalance: Lack of confidence, an expectation of failure, self-censorship, unable to find one’s voice or speak one’s convictions.
Erythranthe guttata (Mimulus guttatus) Positive qualities: Courage and confidence to face life’s challenges; radiant light that shines outward to the world. Patterns of imbalance: Over-exaggerated concern for daily life events; extreme apprehension of new thresholds of experience.
Sinapis arvensis Positive qualities: Emotional equilibrium, ability to integrate suffering and joy into a positive whole. Patterns of imbalance: Overly susceptible to depression or despair due to fluctuating life events; bouts of mania followed by depression.
Quercus robur Positive qualities: Balanced strength, accepting limits, knowing when to surrender. Patterns of imbalance: Iron-willed, inflexible; over-striving beyond one’s limits; taking on more than one can inwardly sustain.
Olea europaea Positive qualities: Rejuvenation of life force; energetic depth and longevity; a sense of wellbeing; ability to cultivate the conditions for deep rest and renewal. Patterns of imbalance: Complete exhaustion or physical collapse usually due to extreme demand on one’s physical forces; resistance to deep rest.
Pinus sylvestris Positive qualities: Self-acceptance, self-forgiveness; freedom to move forward despite past mistakes. Patterns of imbalance: Melancholic obsession with past events; over-emphasis on guilt or self-blame, paralysis due to excessive self-criticism.
Aesculus x carnea Positive qualities:Â Compassionate and trusting awareness of others; calm and serene disposition when considering the situation of others or life events Patterns of imbalance:Â Obsessive fear and apprehension for wellbeing of others, anticipation of problems accompanied by mental agitation or repetitive worry
Helianthemum nummularium Positive qualities: Transcendent courage when facing adversity; ability to assume control in catastrophic situations by remaining grounded and present. Patterns of imbalance: Gripping terror, panic; fear of death or annihilation; lack of embodiment and presence for the immediate situation.
solarized spring water Positive qualities: Flexibility, spontaneity, and flowing receptivity; apprehending the spirit rather than the letter of the law. Patterns of imbalance: Rigid standards for oneself or others, asceticism, self-denial; bound by rules, regimens or regulations.
Scleranthus annuus Positive qualities: Decisiveness, inner resolve, ability to weigh choices and make judgments. Patterns of imbalance: Hesitation, indecision, confusion and ambiguity; wavering between choices or values.
Phlox diffusa Positive qualities: Activation of soul destiny through social impulses and connections; ability to recognize and manifest significant relationships that foster life purpose and destiny Patterns of imbalance: Caught in meaningless social circles or false societal expectations; inability to identify new opportunities and connect with groups that are aligned with the true soul purpose