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Our Monthly
Newsletter
March 2008
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Dear Reader,
I invite you to experience the healing power of flowers. Each month, I will share with you
my findings, thoughts, travels, and the many ways in which flowers and flower essences can uplift
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Crocus: Openess and Clarity, Speaking your Truth
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THIS MONTHS FLOWER: CROCUS
This beautiful little flower that pokes its purple head through the snow signals the onset of spring and usually
arrives at the time of the Equinox, March 21According to Greek myth, handsome mortal Crocus fell in love with the
beautiful nymph Smilax. But his favors were rebuffed by Smilax, and he was turned into a beautiful purple crocus
flower.The Minoans of ancient Greece were known as growers of this bulb. They traded saffron throughout the eastern
Mediterranean, as early as 1550 BC. Saffron, a component of crocus was valued in the ancient world, used
as a spice, dye, in perfumes and as a medicine for backache relief.
Currently
Saffron is primarily harvested in Spain. Moslems introduced it there in the 8th century. It is also
cultivated in India, Turkey, China and Iran. The name is derived from the Arabic word, zafaran, meaning 'yellow'.
In India, its orange color is considered the epitome of beauty and is the official color of Buddhist robes. Saffron
was used to scent the baths and public halls of Imperial Rome. Pliny wrote that saffron was the most frequently
falsified commodity throughout history. Low-grade saffron has most often been falsified with dried calendula
or marigold. It is claimed that in the 14th century, at the time of the Crusades a pilgrim to the Holy Land, smuggled
back one crocus bulb in a hollow staff from which all-English saffron supposedly descends. It grew
so well in Essex that Saffron Walden eventually became the biggest dye center in Europe. The bright
red-orange threads you get when you buy saffron are actually the stigmas, or female portion, of the Saffron Crocus flowers. There are only 3 stigmas
(referred to as saffron threads) per flower. Saffron is handharvested explaining why it is so prized and explaining
why it is so prized and expensive. It takes about 13,125 threads per ounce or 70,000 blossoms or 210,000
handpicked
stigmas to make a single pound.
Saffron is a delicious and colorful seasoning that is used in breads, desserts, and main dishes in many parts of
the world. Without it, an Indian curry, Spanish paella, or Italian risotto Milanese just would not be the
same.
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CROCUS FLOWER ESSENCE
Purple Crocus is used for resolving tension generated from grief and loss. This
beautiful flower
has to do with the throat and "speaking your truth". Crocus flower essence
releases all the
unexpressed emotions held in this part of the body, notably sadness, regret, grief or loss.
These fearful emotions are replaced by a sense of openness and clarity. Healing from
past
hurts, fears and anxieties ease, our joy, wisdom and personal power are strengthened.
Our self-image improves, forgiveness and tolerance within us expands. This is a
very strong
essence for anyone who's intention is to speak their truth.
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Vibrational Energy
The Vernal Equinox March 21, is the time our Crocus, Snow Drops and Daffodils bloom. Translated literally, equinox
means "equal night." Because the sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in
length all over the world during the equinoxes. In the northern and southern hemisphere, the equinox occurs at
the same moment, but is the beginning ofautumn in the south and spring in the north.
The date is significant in Christianity since Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon
after the vernal equinox. It is probably no coincidence that early Egyptians built the great sphinx so that it
points directly toward the rising sun on the day of the vernal equinox. The equinox marks the first day of
the Iranian, Persian and Bahaiía calendar year.
The equinox is the end of the astrological calendar in the sign of Pisces and the beginning of the New Year in
Aries. The key words for Pisces, a water sign, are "I believe". Pisces rules the 12th house,
often considered our subconscious, our shadow selves that remain hidden to us. As Pisces draws to an end
on March 21, it is a time to think about "What do I believe".
As we start the new astrological year in fire sign of Aries, the days start to get longer. Aries key words are
"I am the Divine". Just like the Crocus pops out of the earth, the equinox projects us forward
into the light and we start to blossom and grow again. It is the ending and the new beginning, leaving the
winter quiet, springing forward into the cycle of the New Year, a time to think about "What's my philosophy,
who am I".
Focusing on "a new day" you might consider a new way of looking at things. Open up to new opportunities
to grow, feel the abundance of spring flowing through your life. It is a wonderful time to start new projects,
clear out the clutter, or write your goals for the coming months. My Inspiration Flower Essence Spray softens and
quiets the mind allowing our creativity to flow. Wayne Dyer told me he sprayed it every day while he wrote his
last book.
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Meet Maggie Smith
Meet me at the following events!
THIS SATURDAY March 15, 1-4
PMHow to have a good nights sleep and wake refreshed -----reduce stress and
anxiety---- experience
more joy and harmony----reduce pain and feel more comfortable and functional.
Everyone will make their own personal Flower Essence Spray, and receive a personal reading.
To ask questions or reserve your seat, call Ann at 650-359-2900 or call me at 800-213-7484
I can't wait to hear from you. Space is limited to reserve your seat now!
Thursday evenings, 5-9pm
@ Preston Wynne Spa at Saratoga Village, CA
I offer Intuitive Flower Readings.
Contact the Spa Concierge at 408-741-5525 for appointments.
Wednesday evenings 6-9PM
@ Gateways, 1126 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
I offer Personal Flower Essence and Intuitive Readings, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Wednesday & Friday afternoons, 1-5 PM
@ Dr Z's Mind Body Shop, Soquel, CA
I offer Personal Flower Essence Intuitive Readings, includes Flower Essence Tincture or Spray.
please call 831-335-7979 for appointments.
Sunday, March 30, 11:30am-3:30pm
@ California Massage AMTA Convention, Ontario, CA
Flower Essence & Massage Therapy for Massage and Bodywork Professionals.
Four hours of lecture and training on how to use Flower Essences in your Massage Practice.
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1
@ Five Branches Institute, 200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Explore the wonderful world of healing with Flowers. One day of Flower Essences and one of Aromatherapy. Students
will come away with a personal tincture and aromatherapy blend of their choosing. Call 831-476-9424 X 48 or email
extension@fivebranches.edu.
Call 831-335-7979 for more information.
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Intuitive
Flower Readings
with Personal Tinctures
$25 for an Online Reading
$80 for a Personal Reading with Maggie Smith
by phone appointment
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Learn More
Animal Communication
Complimentary Reading
I'll answer one free question
via email about your pet!
Please include your pet's Name, Breed, and age, with your address to:
thejoyofflowers@earthlink.net
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Call(831) 335-7979 or toll free (800) 213-7484 or email me at
thejoyofflowers@earthlink.net
to register for a class or schedule your appointment.
Wishing
you Flower Blessings of Harmony and Balance!
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Maggie Smith
FLOWER ESSENCE ENERGY
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