EXPERIENCIA Y VALORACIÓN POST SECUNDARIO

Cumin, Deerstongue, Nasturtium

Taurus April 20 - May 20: Cardamom, Tulip, Thyme, Vetiver

Gemini May 21 - June 20: Bergamot Mint, Caraway, Celery, Clary Sage, Costmary, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon Verbena, Marjoram

Cancer June 21 – July 22: Camphor, Lemon, Lily, Melon, Stephanotis, Water Lilly

Leo July 23 - August 22: Bay, Bergamot, Calendula, Cinnamon, Copal, Juniper, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petigrain, Rosemary, Saffron

Virgo August 23 - September 22: Magnolia, Night-Blooming Cereus, Oak moss, Tonka

Libra September 23 - October 22: Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Meadowsweet, Mugwort, Sage

Scorpio October 23 - November 21: Apple, Chamomile, Freesia, Rose, Yarrow

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21: Broom, Clove, Garlic, Nutmeg, Onion, Rue

Capricorn December 22 - January 19: Benzoin, Cedar, Cypress, Mimosa Aquarius January 20 - February 18: Hops, Mace, Peppermint,

Spearmint, Star Anise

Pisces February 19 - March 20: Catnip, Geranium, Myrrh, Narcissus, Palma Rosa, Spider Lily, Wood Aloe

Colors

“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Colors have played an important part in human evolution and science has sought to show this importance. It all began in the distant past on the African savannah. It was here our common hominid ancestors saw blue water and wide open spaces with patches of green. The clear blue water indicated probable clean drinking water. The wide open spaces gave our ancestors a clear view of incoming danger and the splashes of greenery represented food.

Science wanted to know how this may have influenced our color

preferences. Scientists conducted tests of people all over the world. Testing consisted of showing people pictures of different settings. One picture

showed an all green densely wooded setting. Another picture was of an

urban setting that was mainly gray. Then there was a desert setting with all brown colors. Last was a picture of the African savannah. This setting, as mentioned above, showed a vast open area with a blue lake and an area of green trees.

After viewing the pictures, the test subjects were asked where they’d most like to be. The majority of subjects wanted to be on the African savannah. This was across all populations, whether the subject was an elderly gentleman from Nebraska, a child from Afghanistan or a thirty something woman from Paris. All overwhelmingly chose the African savannah.

So what is “color” and what is its importance in our lives? Color is energy made visible, electromagnetic energy wavelengths that we can see. Seeing

color begins in the brain where light wavelengths hit the eyes and is

processed into color generating thoughts, emotions and reactions.

While most colors have universally accepted meanings, some color representations are culturally constructed and their symbolism can vary across cultures. For example, the color Red is one of those colors that are used for stop signs in the U.S.A and if you happen to travel to Russia, you will see Red warning signs across their country. However, while the

American view of the color Blue evokes peacefulness and calmness, in Italy the color Blue symbolizes competitiveness.

We know from experience that colors can be mood altering but did you know that scientific inquiry shows that we actually eat with our eyes according to color interpretation? We’ve all seen or heard of taste tests where the subjects will taste two or more products and give their

impression of what tastes pleasing or not so pleasing. One such test has been given to taste testers where the product is the same, but the color of the product is different. This usually works best with beverages.

Over and over the subjects will distinguish a taste difference where there is none. But due to color, the perception is that there is a difference in taste. The color Purple is always perceived as having a so called bad taste. Scientists theorize that it could be due to our ancient history where rotten or spoiled food had a purplish dark color.

In business, color really does rule. From business cards and logos to

negotiating contracts (a man with a red tie indicates status and authority) to branding products (Starbucks is green while McDonald’s is red and

yellow). Color is serious business and businesses take it seriously.

Colors can also act as emotional, physical and spiritual balancing aids. The use of colors as health aids can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece. These ancient cultures used colored oils, ointments and flowers for the treatment of disease. The color red is known to be stimulating and will increase vigor and energy while green is calming. But did you know that blue can ease pain? Green and yellow will help to ease digestive disorders.

Orange may even ease asthmatic difficulties.

The following list contains colors and their use for emotional healing and balancing aids. Also in this book, we will show you how to combine colors with stones, aromas and herbs for further life enhancement. This natural synergy will intensify the natural properties further to improve and balance your natural lifestyle. The “Get Creative” section will give you further ideas to help you to positively incorporate colors into your life. Go out and color your world!