Sometimes, what first draws us to a plant or a stone is its color. Whether it’s a vibrant tone that reflects a lively, energizing force or a soothing, calming hue, some colors simply speak to us and draw us in. Unsuprisingly, given this tendency, there are certain colors that are associated with certain chakras, and these associations can be a good place to start when seeking essences to address a specific issue. Purple, for example, is often associated with the crown chakra, which connects us to our higher consciousness, as well as with creativity and artistry. Essences made from purple flowers and stones frequently address concerns around creativity, memory, spirituality, and clairvoyance. Cosmos is one example—these lovely soft-purple flowers, native to the Americas, long ago captured the attention of Spanish missionaries to the New World, who found divine inspiration in their beauty. For the herbalist, cosmos is about expansion well beyond what we thought was possible. Many people find that cosmos essence renews their faith or enables greater trust in divine guidance and protection. It provides those who feel heavy, weighed down by the world, or spiritually lost with an incredible feeling of lightness and possibility. Purple iris flowers have a more rich, radiant purple color, and iris has long been the symbolic flower of artists. Purple iris essence is the classic choice for strengthening our attunement to the creative part within ourselves. We recommend it for anyone who feels creatively blocked, struggles with self-criticism, or longs to be more creative or expressive. Other purple-hued flowers that can help foster creativity include spotted knapweed and anchusa. . . #purpleflowers #purplegems #purplestones #purpleplants #cosmosflower #purpleiris #floweressences #essencehealing #chakrahealing #crownchakra #creativity https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl0_WMpOIay/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
