What are Flower Essences?

In 1930—amidst the Great Depression and in between World Wars—Dr. Edward Bach discovered that the ancient healing modality of flower essences could be applied to targeted emotional states and could bring tremendous relief and support to the emotional and physical bodies.

This use of flower essences during a time of crisis coincides with the discovery of Pluto, which in astrology rules psychology, rebirth, and what lies beyond the surface. Pluto may first show as destruction and hardship, but on the other side of this, it brings about our capacity for deep transformation and resilience.

In astrology, we are looking to the energies present at the time of birth, which is even the case for a new method or idea. So Bach’s application of flower essences was no small feat in supporting his patients through turmoil. He discovered 38 essences, five of which are included in his well-known combination blend called “rescue remedy,” a powerful energetic support for emergencies.

Flower essences hold the energetic imprint of each flower that has been captured in water under direct sunlight.  Like homeopathy, the substance is not present in the flower remedy.  So flower essences are healing on an energetic level—restoring harmony within us vibrationally rather than biochemically within the body.  

Flower remedies help us to process our emotions more effectively and open ourselves up to necessary emotional and spiritual lessons, whether it’s building self-esteem, grieving the loss of a loved one, facing our fears, discovering our life purpose, standing up for ourselves, breaking free of destructive habits, or opening our heart again after a breakup.

Flower essences also correspond to different signs of the zodiac and aspects of the birth chart.  So, they make powerful allies in better integrating the lessons of your chart and assist you through more challenging transits.  

Sometimes people have doubts and unconscious blocks that keep them from fully incorporating advice given from their readings.  So using flower essences aids in bringing fresh perspectives, dissolving emotional or mental barriers to growth, assisting the body in recovery, and approaching life with greater flow and ease.