I have been studying aromatherapy for over 15 years and believe this form of plant magic to be one of the most powerful allies on your grief journey.
Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross first spoke about the 5 stages of grief in her book, On Death and Dying. Grief is non-linear and not everyone will experience these same stages in the same order or in the same way, however, this concept gives us a good framework to think about grief and how to feel our way through it.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
Grief will look and feel different every day.
There will be good days and there will be bad days.
I’ve broken down essential oils and blends that you can choose based on what you need most at any given time.
The 5 stages of grief
- Denial: shock, avoidance, confusion, fear & numbing
- Anger: frustration, anxiety, irritation & shame
- Bargaining: reaching out to others, guilt & struggling to find meaning
- Depression: detachment, overwhelm, helplessness, sadness, regret & low energy
- Acceptance: empowerment, moving forward & finding meaning
Plant Magic: essential oils & blends for grief & transition
Oils by Type
FLOWERS
to pull you out of darkness & soothe your heart
lavender
jasmine
rose
ylang ylang
RESINS
for deep healing & use in rituals
frankincense
myrrh
CITRUS
for clearing heavy energy, lifting your spirits & assisting you in letting go
bergamot
neroli
lemon
wild orange
WOODS
for calming & building strength
cedarwood
sandalwood
for grounding & anchoring
ginger
spikenard
vetiver
LEAVES
for honoring, energizing &
calling in new beginnings
clary sage
eucalyptus
peppermint
rosemary
melissa (a favorite for being both uplifting and calming)
FLOWERS
to pull you out of darkness & soothe your heart
lavender
jasmine
rose
ylang ylang
RESINS
for deep healing & use in rituals
frankincense
myrrh
CITRUS
for clearing heavy energy, lifting your spirits & assisting you in letting go
bergamot
neroli
lemon
wild orange
WOODS
for calming & building strength
cedarwood
sandalwood
ROOTS
for grounding & anchoring
ginger
spikenard
vetiver
LEAVES
for honoring, energizing &
calling in new beginnings
clary sage
eucalyptus
peppermint
rosemary
melissa
(a favorite for being both uplifting and calming)
doTERRA Oil Blends
ANCHOR: Steadying blend
Promotes feelings of completeness, calmness & courage. Encourages a steady foundation to be able to move forward.
BALANCE: Grounding blend
Promotes relaxation, tranquility, balance & reduces anxiety.
BRAVE: Courage blend
Promotes feelings of confidence & courage.
CITRUS BLISS: Invigorating blend
Helps reduce stress & uplifts mood.
CONSOLE: Comforting blend
Promotes feelings of comfort & hope. Counteracts negative emotions of grief, sadness & hopelessness.
PEACE: Reassuring blend
Promotes feelings of peace, reassurance & contentment. Counteracts anxious and fearful emotions.
IMMORTELLE: Sacred blend
This blend is typically applied to the face as an anti-aging blend but it is comprised of the most sacred oils. This blend is restorative, renewing & grounding. Use it to help foster a connection to Spirit and create sacred space.
STRONGER: Protective blend
Promotes feelings of wellness & vitality. Soothing to the emotions.
Need to get your heart + hands on some plant magic?
I carry all of these oils in the Black Cat Cottage Shoppe. Click here to be magically transported to where you can purchase these oils in the shop.
If you have any questions, want to know more about these oils, or are interested in a customized oil blend, please contact me here.
