Starry Starry News

She Will Always Remain the MAGIC in my HEART
|Aanjelae Rhoads
To know her was to love her, and so many people did. It’s the end of an era. R.I.P. Magic Heart After 20 plus years of service my dear, sweet kitty Magic Heart has gone to kitty heaven, where she is a big time kitty goddess angel. This is a cat who had more than 9 lives. She had flower essences nearly every day of her long life. For many years she hung out during the day in the Star Essence office where the office angels would let her have... Read more...
Bring your garden to life with flower essences
|Brandy Oswald
Spring has officially sprung! It’s that time of year when many of us lace up our boots, grab our gloves, and take to the backyard to begin work on our gardens. We rake and dig and plant, hoping to be snacking on our favorite veggies in just a few short weeks. For many, it’s also a time to start prepping the vibrant floral gardens that will greet us in the height of summer. Ahh, what a beautiful time of year! Sometimes though, despite our best efforts, things don’t go according... Read more...
Spring Cleaning - Powerful ways to ditch negative energy this spring
|Brandy Oswald
Growing up the change from winter to spring was also met by many changes right at home. It was the time of year when my mother would scurry around the house to perform her yearly spring cleaning. Winter sweaters and jackets were placed in tote bins and moved back down to the basement. Thick, heavy drapes were replaced with bright, sheer linens. Cabinets were cleared and closets were cleaned, oh were the closets cleaned! As a household we lightened our load every spring. As the heavy clothes retreated to the basement... Read more...
Staff Picks - Top 5 Flower Essences for Spring
|Brandy Oswald
It’s official - Spring has sprung! Despite having lived in the northeast region of the United States for my entire life, I have never grown fond of the chilly, dark winters. Throughout the winter months you can find me daydreaming of barefeet, beach days, and warm sunshine on my skin. Each year as spring arrives I notice my energy begins to shift. Optimism, joy, and a rekindled connection to nature flow back into my life.  As we move into one of my favorite times of year, I am excited to... Read more...
Astrology & Essences - Unique Pairings for Aries
|Brandy Oswald
The vibrancy of spring ushers in the season of energetic, devoted Aries. Our Aries friends, born approximately March 21 to April 19, are strong natural born leaders with a beautiful capacity to care deeply for others. As one of the passionate, temperamental fire signs, Aries tends to crave adventure, action, and often serve as a source of inspiration for others. Occasionally, this strong, energetic fire sign can become impatient, self-centered, and impulsive. They want to keep the fire burning bright and living in the realm of action! For both the highs and... Read more...
Introducing the Beloved, Rare Connemara Marble
|Brandy Oswald
Last September we received an e-mail from a faithful customer (thank you Noell!) asking us if we had an essence of Connemara Marble. She said that it is around 500 million to over 900 million years old and can only be found in Ireland. Ahhhh the magical syncronicities - It just so happened that at that EXACT time my granddaughter was visiting Ireland. Yes, my granddaughter Kelsea who is now the managing partner of Star Essence. The guardians of the Connemara Marble got my attention. Thanks to technology, I could immediately... Read more...
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...