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Welcome to StArkansas
|Star Riparetti
About a year ago, a friend sent me a link to a channeling. For some reason, I woke up at 3 in the morning and listened to it. It spoke of the crystals in Arkansas and in Brazil being activated at a new level beginning 2015. I felt very strongly that I should go there and receive those transmissions. I decided 4 days would be plenty of time. I could handle 4 days in Arkansas. I ended up taking a powerful group of women there with me in June of... Read more...
7 Joyful Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
|Brandy Oswald
  We are in it - the depths of winter.  For many, the winter blues have officially set in. It happens to us all. The good news is that there are many blissful ways to experience joy and positivity even in the coldest, darkest months of winter. As philosopher and writer Albert Camus so eloquently stated, In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. Tap into your invincible summer with these 7 joyful ways to beat the winter blues... 1. Spend time... Read more...
Astrology and Essences - Unique Essence Pairings for Pisces
|Brandy Oswald
As we find ourselves in the cold, dark days of winter, we are met by the romantic, nurturing, sensitive Pisces. Our Pisces friends, born approximately February 19 to March 20, bring a sense of comfort and sensitivity to the frigid cold months of winter. As one of the emotional, sensitive water signs, Pisces tends to crave intimacy and provide deep support of loved ones. Occasionally, this fluid, mystical water sign flows towards vagueness and escaping reality. Pisces can also find themselves flowing towards a martyr mentality, perhaps because of their... Read more...
Treat yourself to a flower-fueled, love-filled Valentine's Day!
|Brandy Oswald
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it seems that the season of love is in full force! From Cupid with his lovestruck arrow, to giant teddy bears, to heart-shaped everything - Valentine’s Day can feel simultaneously overwhelming and inauthentic. Truthfully, it doesn’t have to be like that. There is another way. We’re here to bring love, sensuality, and authenticity back into your Valentine’s Day with our Love Apothecary Trilogy, a flower-fueled tool kit for greater self-love and love of others. As your love alchemists, we’ve brewed three enticing blends of flower... Read more...
Astrology & Essences - Unique Essence Pairings for Aquarius
|Brandy Oswald
It’s Aquarius season, which means it is a time of altruism, tolerance, and visionaries. Our Aquarius friends (including our Founder Star Riparetti!), born approximately January 20 to February 18, are one of the three social, intellectual, philosophical air signs. Their benevolent nature gives way to acceptance and humanitarianism, while their friendly personalities foster social gatherings and group-oriented behaviors. Though Aquarius is altruistic and social, they may find themselves becoming a bit too erratic and stubborn. This is a sign for which groundedness and adaptability are very important. For both the... Read more...
Astrology and Essences - Unique Essence Pairings for Capricorn
|Brandy Oswald
With the start of another new year comes the ambitious, persevering, and reliable Capricorn. Our Capricorn friends, born approximately December 22 to January 19, are one of the three grounded, realistic, loyal water signs. Their loyal nature fosters perseverance  and a desire to support their people even through hard times. Though Capricorn is realistic and dedicated, their practical, persevering nature can transform into rigidity and pessimism. For both the highs and the lows, the good and the bad, there are flower and gemstone essences that are perfect for Capricorn. Every... Read more...
10 Flower Essences to Ring in the New Year with Self Love, Joy, and Abundance
|Brandy Oswald
Every December 31st people around the world gather to celebrate and wish for a new year filled with abundance, self-love, joy, and sweet new beginnings. Unfortunately, in an effort to make these wishes a reality, we often resort to setting strict, joyless resolutions that consequently fall by the wayside by March. This year, let’s do things differently. Let’s open up to the blessings that await in the new year. Stop forcing, striving, and fighting - rather, open up and create space for the magic that lies ahead.  Today we’re giving... Read more...
12 Essences for a Happy, Stress-Free Holiday Season
|Brandy Oswald
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a wild whirling of emotions. It’s a beautiful melange of joy and stress. From family gatherings, to hanging decorations, to holiday parties, it seems there’s always something to do and somewhere to be. During a time of year that brings such immense joy and gratitude, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Allow gemstone and flower essences to transform your holiday season by raising your frequency and promoting harmony, balance, gratitude, and joy. Adding vibrational essences to your... Read more...
Astrology and Essences - Unique Essence Pairings for Sagittarius
|Brandy Oswald
It’s Sagittarius season, which means it is a time of optimism, independence, knowledge, and adventure. Our Sagittarius friends, born approximately November 23 to December 21, are one of the three wise, adventurous, inspirational fire signs. Their knowledge-seeking nature gives way to creativity and wisdom, while their independent personality fosters adventure, especially outdoors. Though Sagittarius is optimistic and adventurous, they may find themselves becoming a bit too blunt and reckless. This is a sign for which gentle communication and patience are very important. For both the highs and the lows, there... Read more...
7 Essences for Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving
|Brandy Oswald
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, we’re reminded to give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. However, it can be easy to get swept up in the stress of the season like cooking a gigantic family dinner or that pesky relative making his yearly visit. Let’s take some time this Thanksgiving to steer clear of stress and refocus on the beautiful things in our lives. Some great ways to shift your focus towards the blessings in life is to develop and support a daily gratitude practice. Gratitude lists,... Read more...
Using Essences Holographically: Taking Essences as Service
|Arielle Ela•Ra
We are blessed to live in a time of Awakening. Though its opposite can sometimes feel like the more prevalent force, more and more of us are becoming aware everyday of our interconnectedness, and the fact that there is more to this world- and to us- than meets the eye. There are many beautiful tools to assist us on our journey of Awakening, including flower and gemstone essences. Traditionally, these vibrational remedies have been used for personal healing, well-being and development- and as our individual consciousness impacts the collective consciousness,... Read more...
Believe in love, always.
|Brandy Oswald
In yogic philosophy, there is a practice known as svadhyaya, or self-study. Svadhyaya is often thought of as the study of how one interacts with, and reacts to, the world around her/him. You might call it noticing yoga. It’s noticing habits, thoughts, reactions, instincts, speech, desire, need, and more. At first, it’s merely recognizing. Then, perhaps, it becomes assessing what feels good and what does not, what is true and what is not, what serves you and want does not. From there, it’s choosing to interact with the world differently.... Read more...