Ocimum basilicum Positive qualities: Integration of sexuality and spirituality into a sacred wholeness Patterns of imbalance: Polarization of sexuality and spirituality, typically leading to clandestine behavior, bifurcated relationships or sexual addiction
Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga racemosa) Positive qualities: Courage to confront rather than retreat from abusive or threatening relationships or situations; clear and contained psychic forces Patterns of imbalance: Enmeshed in a relationship or lifestyle that is abusive, addictive or violent; dark, brooding emotions, congested or toxic psychic forces
Rudbeckia hirta Positive qualities: Awake consciousness capable of acknowledging all aspects of the Self; penetrating insight and self-aware behavior Patterns of imbalance: Avoidance or repression of traumatic or shadow aspects of the personality, addictive or hypnotic behavior due to loss of consciousness
Rubus armeniacus Positive qualities: Competent manifestation in the world; clearly directed forces of will, intentional and decisive action Patterns of imbalance: Inability to translate goals and ideals into concrete action or viable activities; procrastination
Dicentra formosa Positive qualities: Ability to love others unconditionally, with an open heart; emotional freedom Patterns of imbalance: Entangled in relationships based on fear, possessiveness or neediness; emotional co-dependence
Ranunculus occidentalis Positive qualities: Radiant inner light, unattached to outer recognition or fame; self-assured Patterns of imbalance: Feelings of low self-worth, inability to acknowledge or experience one’s inner light and uniqueness; self-deprecating
Calendula officinalis Positive qualities: Healing warmth and receptivity, especially in the use of the spoken word and in dialogue with others Patterns of imbalance: Argumentative, lack of receptivity in communication with others; verbal abuse
Darlingtonia californica Positive qualities: Earthy vitality, healthy bodily instincts Patterns of imbalance: Listless or anemic; disassociated from or fearful of the instinctual aspects of the Self, poor digestion and assimilation
Eschscholzia californica Positive qualities: Radiant heart-centered spirituality; strong interior alignment for values and choices Patterns of imbalance: Attachment to illusion or grandeur, superficial spirituality or fantasy, external glamour or escapism through psychedelic drugs or other out-of-body activities
Rosa californica Positive qualities: Love for the Earth and for human life, enthusiasm for doing and serving Patterns of imbalance: Apathy, resignation, pronounced passivity; inability to catalyze will forces through the heart
Zantedeschia aethiopica Positive qualities: Clarity about sexual identity, sexual self-acceptance; individualized integration of masculine and feminine qualities Patterns of imbalance: Confusion or ambivalence about sexual identity or gender; wounding due to cultural gender bias
Capsicum annuum Positive qualities: Fiery and energetic, inwardly mobile, capable of change and transformation Patterns of imbalance: Stagnation, inability to move forward toward change
Matricaria chamomila Positive qualities: Serene, sun-like disposition, emotional balance Patterns of imbalance: Easily upset, moody and irritable, inability to release emotional tension, especially in the stomach or solar plexus
Larrea tridentata Positive qualities: Balanced psychic awareness, deep penetration and understanding of the transpersonal aspects of oneself Patterns of imbalance: Psychic and physical toxicity, disturbed dreams and chaotic inner life, toxicity due to drugs, violence or post-traumatic stress