grandiflorum of India, Morocco and Egypt, and the J. The Jasmine absolute used in our perfumes and cosmetics is obtained mainly from the J. Two actresses who have played Queens also exude the Jasmine-type: Helen Mirren and Cate Blanchett. A modern Jasmine-Type could be seen in Oprah Winfrey. She is wise enough to stay alluring in her feminine archetype and can serve as a role model for other women who desire recognition and achievement. In today’s world, the Jasmine-Type would be a strong leadership force in the home, the workplace and organizations of all kinds. Jasmine releases inhibition and encourages playfulness.
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From this image, we have a clue about the Jasmine personality characteristic: a confident, strong woman, and a bewitching seductress who knows how to attract what she requires. And she was known for her powerful allure that famously captured the attention and hearts of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. She was said to perfume the sails of her barge with this potent fragrance. Jasmine is also used to strengthen and ease the process of childbirth.Ī famous woman who had her own jasmine gardens with servants dedicated to their cultivation was Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. (Jasmine is the State Flower of South Carolina.) Women of southern Asia (where jasmine originates) have long worn the delicate white flowers in their hair. Many areas in the southern United States have ‘night blooming jasmine’ shrubs that emit this attractive fragrance into the environment during the blossom-time. In China, it is linked to the ‘sweetness’ of women. In India, this flower has long been called “Queen of the Night.” It also symbolizes hope. It strengthens the spirit, awakens the desire nature, and connects us to the mysteries of existence. Rosa Centifolia (Rose Maroc, Rose absolute) bestows a deeper, more penetrating fragrance. Rose Otto inspires universal and unconditional love, which can be applied to the self, as well as others.
Combined with its subtle work on balancing the heart chakra, we overcome feelings of grief and loss and we extend ourselves to love. There are two main categories of rose essential oils, each enhancing different expressions of this flower’s attributes: Rose Otto (Rosa damascena) promotes the gentle, healing quality. Another actress from the recent past who can be seen as a Rose-Type is Mia Farrow. Of course, she is a mother-archetype as well, giving birth to and adopting a total of six children. Famed for her looks and film career, she has also been a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, working for refugees. A modern day Rose-Type is Angelina Jolie. The designation ‘earth mother,’ known for cooking and gardening, also portrays the Rose-Type. It is exemplified in beauty combined with concern for children and the nurturing of all in physical and emotional ways. The personality type that personifies rose is sensual but also comforting. The aroma and image of pink roses persists in visions of the faithful, despite having been replaced by the more modest white lily by a medieval church council. It was even assigned to the Divine Mother Mary. The rose is considered to be the flower of the goddess in general. Part two will cover Neroli and Ylang Ylang. We can discover if they would be expressive of our personal feminine aspect, would augment that in a different way, or provide a necessary balance at a specific time. In this post, we’ll explore two flower personalities – Rose and Jasmine. The four most familiar flowers that gift us with their essential oils are Rose, Jasmine, Neroli (orange blossom) and Ylang Ylang.
With this in mind, we can choose to augment a quality we identify with, or balance our nature with one that is less prominent, but would be of benefit. In using or creating a blend with the essential oils of flowers, it is useful to know which specific archetype of the Divine Feminine the flower conveys. For countless centuries, the aroma of flowers has been used in perfumes and cosmetics to enhance the allure and the expression of femininity.