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(Ceratostigma
willmottiana, Plumbago) • Doubts own ability
• Tends to imitate
• Lacks confidence in own judgment
• Seeks advice from one and all
• Talkative
• I am calm, quiet, and courageous
• I hold a strong mental focus on the positive aspects of life Cherry Plum
(Prunus cerasifera ) • Fear of losing control of mind and reason
• Desperation
• Violent impulses
• Suicidal
• Fear of insanity or doing fearful things
• I am keenly observant and most appreciative of contrast
• I focus my attention in the present where my creative power lies
• I reap knowledge of self from every observation and experience
• I change my creative mental focus quickly and easily Chestnut Bud
(Aesculus
hippocastanum, White or Horse Chestnut Bud) • Repeats mistakes due to lack of observation
• Impatient
• Habitual negative thought
• Tries to forget the past
• Slow to learn how one’s own thoughts and beliefs are that which creates all unwanted experiences
• I appreciate others, and I enjoy their diversity
• I allow and encourage others to be who and as they are
• My unconditional love is generous and caring
• I inspire others with warmth and gentleness
• I am selfless in my care for others Chicory
(Chicorium intybus,
Wild Succory) • Bossy
• Overpossessive of others
• Directs affairs of others
• Fussy
• Argumentative
• Greedy
• Interferes by nagging and criticizing
• Martyr
• Self-pity
• Domineering
• Intolerant
• Discontent
• Fretful
• My mind is sensitive to inspiration
• I have a lively, passionate interest in all things
• I am master of my own thoughts and set my tone in life
• I am full of appreciation for life
• I have zestful desires and a wonderfully creative imagination
• I travel my inner dimensions well Clematis
(Clematis vitalba,
Traveler’s Joy) • Dreamy hope of a better future
• Uses impractical thoughts to escape from world
• Diminished vision and desire
• Lack of passion and vitality
• Apathetic
• Exhaustion
• Homesickness
• Lack of interest in present circumstances
• Indifference
• Led and influenced because thoughts are elsewhere
• I maintain complete control of thought
• I see things in correct perspective and proportion
• I’m broad-minded
• I realize that any physical disorder is due to internal disharmony Crab Apple
(Malus pumila ) • Feelings of uncleanliness
• Despair
• Disgust
• Despondency
• Congestion
• Self-hatred
• Mental obsession and concern with trivia
• Finicky fussiness
• The cleanser essence
• I have unshakable conviction
• I’m confident, responsible, and reliable
• I have powerful creative focus
• I’m self-assured, and my abilities are generally directed toward the well-being of others
Elm
(Ulmus procera, English
or Common Elm)
• Overstriving for perfection
• Temporary feelings of inadequacy
• Feelings of failure
• Exhausted by overwhelming feelings of responsibility
• I have faith in my ability to attract what I want
• No obstacle is too great or any task too big to be undertaken with conviction that it can be accomplished
• I integrate contrast to give me clarity of desire
• I have strong ability to hold a vision and to appreciate and enjoy the journey to its fulfillment
• I am a bearer of the light in darkness Gentian
(Gentiana amarella,
Felwort
or Autumn Gentian) • Reduced desire
• Discouraged by setbacks
• Skeptic
• Doubt
• Discouragement
• Deflated by delay
• Negative outlook
• Deep depression due to a known cause
• Dark melancholia
• Attracts negativity due to negative state of mind
• I have positive faith that my visions will be realized
• I am uninfluenced by statistics, judgments, opinions, or advice of others
• I am certain I can overcome all obstacles to realize my desires Gorse
(Ulex europaeus, Whin
or Common Furze) • Loss of heart
• Diminished vision and desire
• Hopelessness
• Despair
• Given up
• Negative attitude
• Dark melancholy
• Resigned
• Lack of ambition or interest due to hopelessness
• I am an uplifter who is genuinely interested