Pattern of Imbalance
Bach Essence Virtue and gifts of the essence Star Essence
Other Star essences to consider

Hides worries behind brave face, avoids conflict. Addictive behavior to anesthetize feelings.
Agrimony- Honesty of emotions. Address addictive behaviors. Good self-esteem, self-worth and self-acceptance. Peace. Emancipation, Divine Goddess, Citrine, Sodalite
Inocencia Coca, Be Nurtured, Solar Power, Freedom/Libertad, Balance and Stability

Apprehension for no known reason. Fear of the unknown. Vague anxiety. Subconscious fear.
Aspen- Courage to face the unknown. Believe in one's self and loving one's uniqueness. Feel safe. Inner strength from the spiritual world. About Face, Faith and Courage, Pink/Purple Sugilite
Inner Guru, Light Navigator, Otter Delight, Citrine, Pink Tourmaline

Critical, intolerant and judgmental of others.
Beech- Tolerance and unconditional love. See good and beauty in all things. One Heart, Emerald
ForGiving, I am Gratitude, Initiation of the Heartlight, Freedom, Pearl

Weak-willed, exploited, imposed upon.
Centaury- Service to others and oneself, through inner strength. Healthy recognition of one's own needs. Encourages appropriate behavior. Be Nurtured, Freedom/Libertad, Yellow Sapphire, Dark Pink Spinel
Ruby, Male Strength

Self-doubt - distrust of one's own intuition.
Cerato- for confidence and trust in one's own inner knowing. Inner Guru, Ancient Wisdom, Iolite
I Remember, Imperial Topaz

Fear of losing control, irrational thoughts, resistance to inner guidance.
Cherry Plum- Mental composure, inner peace, rational thinking Let Go and Trust, Chrysoprase
Balance and Stability, Graceful Shift, God/Goddess Unity

Failure to learn from life and experience.
Chestnut Bud- Wisdom. Learn from our experiences. Master Teacher, Ancient Wisdom
I Remember, 13th Gate, Charoite, Tanzanite

Over-concern for others. Self-pity. Demanding. Needy.
Chicory - Universal unconditional love. Appropriate Giving and Receiving. One Heart, ForGiving
Freedom/Libertad, Be Nurtured, High Frequency, I am Generosity, Otter Delight, Pink/Purple Sugilite

Absent-minded. Dreamy/drowsy. Live in future.
Clematis - Grounded. Live in present. Open and clear mind. Anchoring Light, Tektite
Nature Communion, Integration, My Passion, Integration, Deep Breath, Creation/Focus, Carnelian

Feeling unclean. Self-disgust. Need for detoxification.
Crabapple - Cleansing, Detoxification. Sense of inner purity. Purification, Magic Healer, Yellow Agate
Eternal Youth, Rhodochrosite

Overwhelmed by responsibility. Perfectionist ways.
Elm Realistic idealism. Strength to perform. Balance and Stability, Solar Power, Faith and Courage, Fire Opal
Zania, Pure Joy, Master Teacher, Bloodstone, Green Aventurine

Despondency, self-doubt, discouragement, melancholy.
Gentian- Confidence, joyfully creating our own reality. Inspired optimism. About Face, Faith and Courage, Tanzanite
Pure Joy, Let Go and Trust, I am Gratitude, Mother of Pearl

Self-absorbed, self-centered, over-talkative, lonesome.
Heather- Fosters devotion to loved ones, and to self. Unconditional love. Be Nurtured, One Heart, Dark Pink Spinel
Soul Family, Hessonite

Envy, jealousy, suspicion, anger, revenge.
Holly- For open and loving acceptance of others, compassion, tolerance, universal love. One Heart, Rose Quartz, Chrysoprase
ForGiving, Initiation of the Heartlight,God/Goddess Unity, Nephrite, Dark Pink Spinel, Chrysoprase

Living in the past. Homesickness.
Honeysuckle- Being fully in the present moment. Eternal Youth, Mango Paradise, White Agate
Pure Joy, Zania, About Face, Sweet New Beginnings

Fatigue, weariness, inability to cope, insufficient energy for daily life.
Hornbeam- Strength, energy, vitality, stamina. Eternal Youth, Strength and Chi, Inocencia Coca, Fire Opal
Balance and Stability, Male Strength, My Passion, Green Aventurine, Sugilite

Impatience, irritability, tension, intolerance.
Impatiens- Abounding patience. Seeing the perfection of the process. Gold + Silver/White Chakra, Deep Breath, Aquamarine
Freedom/Libertad, One Heart, Balance and Stability, Howlite

Lack of confidence, projecting failure. Immobilized.
Larch Confidence, spontaneity, success. Wild Feminine, Faith and Courage, Hessonite
My Passion, Dance, About Face, Amazonite, Howlite

Timid, shy, nervous. Fear of known things.
Mimulus Faith and courage to face life's challenges. Self-confidence and feeling freedom.
Faith and Courage, Freedom/Libertad, Diamond
Balance and Stability, Let Go and Trust, Male Strength, Solar Power, Dance, Mango Paradise

Melancholy, gloom, despair for no apparent reason.
Mustard- For cheerfulness and mental fortitude- finding joy in life- faith to go forward. I Am Gratitude, Faith and Courage, Anchoring Light (Note: When you are the light - there can be no shadow), Hessonite
Pure Joy, Chaska, Rainbow Obsidian

Struggle, iron-willed, inflexible, over-striving beyond limits.
Oak- Surrender and feel safe and supported. Flexibility. Let Go and Trust, Sacred Union, Blue Lace Agate
I am Generosity, Blue Aventurine

Mental and physical exhaustion.
Olive - Regeneration, Stamina, Revitalization- tapping into our inner source. Eternal Youth, Strength and Chi, Inocencia Coca, Alexandrite
My Passion, Sweet New Beginnings, Emerald, Green Aventurine

Self-critical. Guilt complex. Self-blame.
Pine- self-acceptance, forgiveness, responsibility (ability to respond). Healthy emotional patterns and self-confidence ForGiving, Divine Goddess, Rhodochrosite, Green Cat's Eye
Master Teacher, About Face, Freedom/Libertad, One Heart, Rose Quartz, Mother of Pearl

Obsessed with others' problems. Projecting angst. Worry.
Red Chestnut- Recognize our greater identity and speak our own truth. Inner sensitivity, inner connecting with others and positive thinking. Zeal Point Chakra, Freedom/Libertad, Yellow Cat's Eye
Let Go and Trust, Be Nurtured, Otter Delight

Terror, panic. Sudden Alarm. Hysteria.
Rock Rose- Transcendence. Courage, valor, fortitude. Self-reliance. Balance and Stability
Integration, Bushilla, Faith and Courage, Deep Breath, Ametrine, Snowflake Obsidian

Rigid. Self-denial. Extreme self-discipline. Structure.
Rock Water - Broad outlook. Balanced discipline with ourselves - Flexibility, spontaneity and receptivity. Ancient Wisdom, Awakened Thymus, Snowflake Obsidian
Chaska, Orange Spinel

Uncertainty, vacillation, instability.
Scleranthus - For certainty and inner knowing, and ability to make clear decisions. Achieving a balance point in all areas of our lives. Balance and Stability, Tektite
Strength and Chi, Sublime Chocolate, Inner Guru, Male Strength, Solar Power, Creation/Focus

Shock and trauma, past and present.
Star of Bethlehem- Inner peace and soothing healing qualities. High Frequency, Mother of Pearl
Balance and Stability, Be Nurtured, Initiation of the Heartlight, Green Fluorite

Anguish, desolation, despair. Dark night of the soul.
Sweet Chestnut- Deep courage. Trusting the spiritual world, peaceful transformation, conscious evolution. Light night of the soul. Moving beyond boundaries. Faith and Courage, I am Gratitude, Purple Rainbow Fluorite
Nature Communion, Divine Goddess, Graceful Shift, High Frequency

Fervent enthusiasm, fanatical.
Vervain- Balance, moderation, grounded idealism, universal will. Balance and Stability, Sacred Union, Opal
Dance, Freedom/Libertad, Yellow Cat's Eye, Moldavite

Dominating, arrogant, inflexible, demanding.
Vine- Loving, flexible, tolerant, wise teacher, leader. Selfless service.
Master Teacher, One Heart, God/Goddess Unity, Yellow Sapphire
One Heart, Be Nurtured, Initiation of the Heartlight, Marble

Overly influenced by outside forces. Bound by old thought patterns.
Walnut- Freedom to follow our own unique direction, break out of boxes, clearly hear our own inner voice. Freedom, Inner Guru, Prehnite, Purple Spinel
Emancipation, Open Mind/Future Vision, Faith and Courage, Lepidolite, Blue Topaz, Alexandrite

Distant, self-reliant, aloof, alone.
Water Violet- Connectedness, social communion, sharing one's gifts with others. Soul Family, Otter Delight, Blue Chalcedony
Initiation of the Heartlight, I am Generosity, Mango, Blue Apatite, Yellow Chalcedony, God/Goddess Unity

Unwanted, unnecessary, repetitive thoughts. Mental chatter.
White Chestnut- Peaceful, serene, positive thoughts. Clarity and inner calm. Quiet mind. Creative, Intuitive facilities. Gold + Silver/White Chakra, Yellow Fluorite
Freedom, Inner Guru, Balance and Stability, Faith and Courage, Ametrine

Lack of direction or commitment. Unfulfilled. Seeking purpose.
Wild Oak- Definite and purposeful life direction. Right Livelihood. Ancient Wisdom, Malachite
I Remember, Inner Guru, Open Mind/Future Vision, My Passion, Creation/Focus, Inner Guru, Lepidolite, Diamond

Resignation. Apathy. Lack of Hope. Giving up on life.
Wild Rose- Positive and involved vitality, spirit of joy and adventure. Creative power.
Eternal Youth, Mango Paradise, Fire Opal
Strength and Chi, Balance and Stability, Pure Joy, My Passion, Dance, Nature Communion, I am Gratitude, Howlite

Resentment, bitterness, dissatisfied. A victim.
Willow- Accept responsibility - Create a positive reality. I am Gratitude, My Passion, Gold + Silver/White Chakra
Divine Goddess, ForGiving, Sweet New Beginnings, Rose Quartz

Emergency, Trauma, Accidents, Emotional upsets, panic, disorientation.
Rescue Remedy- restores peace, balance, inner calm. Balance and Stability

Information compiled from:
Julian and Martine Barnard - The Healing Herbs of Edward Bach
Richard Katz and Patricia Kaminsky FES
Qualities of the Bach Flower Essences, by Suzanne Garden
Yona, Kisa, Jem, our illustrious office staff,
SuRay Raycraft- Star Essence Master Teacher
and numerous other practitioners
An ongoing project/work in progress subject to additions and changes…
Star Riparetti- 2002