Plant Magic For Grief and Transition

Plant Magic for Grief & Transitions

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

  1. Denial: shock, avoidance, confusion, fear & numbing
  2. Anger: frustration, anxiety, irritation & shame
  3. Bargaining: reaching out to others, guilt & struggling to find meaning
  4. Depression: detachment, overwhelm, helplessness, sadness, regret & low energy
  5. 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

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)

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.

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