May Scorpio Super Flower Full Moon 2020 & Ritual

May’s full Moon rises on Thursday, May 7! This full Moon will be the last of the three supermoons to occur this year, “The Full Flower Moon.”

PHoto by Greg Likins

On May 7, the third and final supermoon. It's a Super Flower Moon, occurring in Scorpio. That means it will bring up some strong feelings. A supermoon is a full moon that is especially big and bright, because it occurs when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth. That proximity also means their effects are even more powerful than a regular full moon

This full moon is a sweet full moon  that will remind us to find gratitude and beauty. Your spiritual and intuition senses may be heightened through this time. Emotions will be intense, as the Moon, which represents our feelings in astrology, is hanging out close to the Earth. 

May is a big month, celestially. Early next week, the first of three major retrogrades will kick off. But first, on May 7, the third and final supermoon of the entire year will grace the sky — and it's going to be major.

This supermoon is also called a Flower Moon because it coincides with the blooming of spring flowers. The name sounds pretty — but it's also apt, since this Super Flower Moon occurs in Scorpio, a sign associated with growth and transformation. Scorpio is an evolutionary sign, which makes this a great time to release past hurts and make amends with others.

It may be time to forgive an old friend or you can spend time healing internal wounds. The Super Flower Moon in Scorpio provides the right energy for you to finally let go of the pain.  You will come out of the experience feeling lighter and invigorated.

Bringing old and buried emotional baggage to the surface," says Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer for Astrology.com and Horoscope.com. "Our feelings will be front and center, and our interactions will show exactly how we feel even if we are not able to express ourselves clearly."

This final supermoon of 2020 teaches us it is that expressing our feelings is important — even if they feel small compared to what is going on in the world. With this lunar event behind us, we can enter the rest of the year feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to start fresh.

It is time to face your feelings, Let Go and Forgive.

Here is a Ritual for the Flower Full Moon. Done between May 7 and May 20th. Enjoy!

Things you will need,

• Smudging Stick of Choice, Palo Santo, white sage or smudging tool of choice
• Small Candle 
• Lighter or matches
• Bowl or plate
• Cup of Ice
• Pen and paper
• Pinch of salt
• Gemstone - recommended Rose Quartz or Amethyst
• Essential Oils - Renewing Blend, Copaiba, Frankincense, Rose, or whatever resonates with you.
• Tibetan Bowl Meditation (to use whenever you need)

What you are going to do...

1.  Set your gemstone in front of you. Use your smudging tool of choice. Cleanse your aura and area and reciting the following 

"I radiate peace, love, and joy. I cleanse myself with loving energy. I am cleansed and recharged"

2. Take your Essential Oil of choice and place a few drops on your hands, rub together and inhale three times and recite the following.

"I surround this space with light and loving energy. Only love may enter. This space is cleansed."

3. Take a Pen and Paper and write whatever comes to mind. What you want to release, forgive, etc. When you are done fold up the paper and place in the bowl. Recite the following. 

"I ask the Spirit of water to help me release and let go of what no longer serves me, what has never served me and all that is not love."

4. Take your cup of ice and pour over your paper in the bowl and recite

" I charge this ice with the power of love, gratitude and healing. As this ice melts, I ask whatever is no longer needed for my highest good to gently and softly melt away. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

5. Now place your candle in the bowl with the ice and light it. Sit in silence for 20-30 breathes. Watching the candle flame and the ice melt away slowly. 

Now take your salt and sprinkle it over the ice and recite the following. 

 " I am lighter and free, I trust myself. I trust all is well. I welcome love and peace. My heart is strong and full. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

6. Once the ice has melted, remove the paper, squeeze out the excess water and mush or tear up the paper. Discard in recycling. Make sure you put out your candle.

7. Put a few drops of essential oil on your gemstone and carry with you or place under your pillow until the next full moon. Use when meditating.

8. Meditate daily for at least 10 minutes. Below is a Tibetan Bowl Meditation for you to enjoy. 

Angel Card Reading

This full moon Reading was done with the Archangel Power Tarot Cards.

First Card

The Chariot

Determination and Self-control. Career advancement. Acknowledgement of success by others.

Second Card

Ten of Raphael – The Healing Archangel

Love and Blessing fill your life! Harmonious relationships with family members. Happily Ever after.

Third Card

New Beginnings – Archangel Jeremiel

Starting a new life. Finding your purpose. A forgiving and compassionate review of the past.

What a great card reading. We have all been determined to make it through these times and we have been successful. Everyone has been recognizing their blessings, become closer to their families. Relationships are healing, the earth is healing, we all are healing. We will have a happy ending. Good things are coming. We can all look forward to New Beginnings and figuring out our place and purpose. Remember to be kind to yourself and others. You are not alone. I hope you enjoy this full moon ritual and reading.

Here is the Tibetan Bowl Meditation

Enjoy and Happy Full Moon!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Sourced from doTERRA.com,   Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation by Kollette Chambers. Archangel Tarot Cards used for Card reading. Full Moon information Astrology.com, foreverconcious.com, www.refinery29.com

BOGO Buy a Spearmint and get a Lime and Tangerine FREE 7/17/18 Only!

WOW! I love doTERRA and when they do a BOGO. I really like these three oils for today's special. Let me tell you about the benefits of these three essential oils and what I use them for. 

Spearmint
I love drinking it in my water or in warm water with honey. I put a drop in my chocolate Trim Shake, yum. I have made chocolate brownies with Spearmint and it is so yummy. I love to diffuse it, it is so refreshing. I also make our family DIY mouthwash and my family loves it.

Here are more benefits of Spearmint...

• Promotes digestion and helps reduce occasional stomach upset*
• Promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood
• Cleanses the mouth and promotes fresh breath

Lime

I love to wear Lime with Vetiver on the back of my neck. I love lime in smoothies, water and to diffuse. My kids like to make home made Lemon and Lime soda with sparkling water and agave or stevia. It is great to clean with and it is very refreshing.

Here are more benefits of Lime...

• Supports healthy immune function*
• Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties
• Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*
• Promotes emotional balance and well-being

Tangerine

Love this oil, one of my favorites to diffuse and I love it in my water or sparkling water and sometimes I add a drop of lime. I love to add a drop in fruit salad and we love to make home made ice cream with it, here is the recipe. It smells good, it makes you feel good and it taste good. A must have in your essential oil collection. 

Here are more benefits of Tangerine...

Supports healthy digestion and metabolism*

Cleansing and purifying

Supports a healthy immune system*

Aroma uplifts mood

I invite you to try these essential oils, I promise you won't be disappointed with these three. Enjoy!

Source by doTERRA.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Beating Summer Heat with Essential Oils

This summer I got so excited to get our trailer out after three years and do some camping. Of course we haven't traveled much and in the beginning of June we went to Las Vegas and hours before we left our sub pump went out. I got it all sorted out and all was good with our amazing plumber before we left.

The next week after we get home, we go camping and our A/C goes out while we are gone. It has been a week now with no A/C so I looked to my essential oils for cooling and all of this great information just came out in the doTERRA Living Magazine and I am going to share ways to beat the summer heat tips from doTERRA and from me and my families personal experience on what works best for us. So enjoy and learn new ways to stay cool this summer. 

Stay refreshed even when away from any air-conditioned haven.

Outdoor Tips

When you’re having a blast outside, don’t forget these tips:

Spray Bottle - When taken outside for long periods of time, water in a glass spray

bottle can quickly warm up and lose its advantage. Counteract this and keep cool by adding in

refreshing non-citrus oils that will cool you down regardless. Cooling oils include Peppermint, Basil,

Cardamom, Cilantro, or doTERRA Breathe . An extra tip: when you do go to spray, start with your

pulse points like your wrists and neck. Spraying these areas will help to cool your whole body more

quickly. We use aluminum spray bottles which works great when you are camping. 

Wear the right clothes. Choose fabrics that breathe and allow your sweat to evaporate more

quickly. These fabrics include cotton, hemp, rayon (if you live in a dry climate), or linen. Moisturewicking

fabrics (found most often in athletic wear) also have a special weave that makes them more

permeable, and wick the sweat away.

Stay hydrated. You need to keep replacing the water you lose through perspiration. Avoid the

tempting sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydrating your body; water is always the best choice when you’re out and about. If you’re looking for added flavor, a drop of Lime,Lemon, Wild Orange, Tangerine, or Grapefruit oils can easily add some variety. You can also re-hydrate with the foods you eat. Try a summer favorite like the appropriately named watermelon.

Eat lighter meals. Many fruits and vegetables are in season when the weather is hot. (This may

just be nature’s way of telling us something about keeping cool.) Plants are simply easier for us to

digest, which in turn produces less heat in your body than digesting a fatty hamburger. It’s a healthy

way to stay cool, too— incorporating more fruits and veggies into your diet is a good idea no matter

what your summer plans are.

Indoor Tips

When you’re on vacation or even at home, sometimes the air conditioning isn’t there when you need

it to be. Here are a few ideas for taking some of the pressure off your AC unit, and keeping your bills

lower:

Point your fan at an open window. The day’s heat gets trapped inside your home, and can be

hard to get rid of. Putting the fan facing the window sucks the hot air away and blows it back

outside. You can use a temperature controller to automatically turn the fan on or off depending on

the temperature.

Diffuse oils. Certain oils like Spearmint, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, or doTERRA Breathe possess

refreshing aromas that can help you feel cool and invigorated. If you live in a dry climate, it will add

a little moisture to the air as well.

Use your décor to your advantage. Blinds and curtains block the sun’s rays out and shield your

space from the heat. Close the windows and use insulated drapes when the sun is out, and open

them at night to let in the cooler air. If you simply must have an open window, you can also hang a

damp towel or sheet in front of the window to cool the air coming in.

Sleep cool. There are a few different options for making your nighttime cooler. Try putting your

sheets into a plastic bag and putting them in your freezer for a few minutes. When you’re ready for

bed, put the chilled sheets on your bed and enjoy the cool feeling. Alternately, add a few drops of

Peppermint to a high-mist glass spray bottle and dampen your top sheet.

Cool down your body. Take a cool shower or bath when you can’t stand the heat anymore. You

can also drink iced Peppermint water. We recommend making your ice-cubes using Peppermint by filling your ice tray with water and adding one drop of Peppermint per ice cube.

Tips for After Sun
My boys got so sunburn on our first camping trip to the lake. Poor things, but now they know to put sun block on their ankles.
In a 10 mL roll-on add 5 drops Melaleuca, 5 drops Roman Chamomile, 5 drops Helichrysum, 5
drops Lavender, and top with Fractionated Coconut oil.
Add 20 drops Lavender oil to 2 ounces of Fractionated Coconut oil and rub into skin. (Alternately,
you can add the Lavender to a glass spray bottle with 1 ounce Fractionated Coconut Oil and 1
ounce of water.)
Add 5 drops Peppermint to 5 drops Lavender and 4 drops vitamin E oil in a 4-ounce glass spray
bottle and top with witch hazel.

I also just recently purchased witch hazel at the drug store. Since our A/C is out we have made spray bottles to keep us cool. We open up the house at night, then shut the windows first thing in the morning. There is about three hours in the late afternoon that is really hot but we are surviving. We also have a basement so it is cool down there.

Thank you for letting me share and keep cool this summer.

Sourced by doTERRA Living Magazine 2018, doTERRA.com, personal experience.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Winter Essentials & Recipes

Here is the recorded webinar, recipes from webinar are below.

Recipes from Winter Essentials Webinar, Happy Holiday's

Try this recipe in a glass of water daily for Immune Support

1 drop of Lemon

1 drop of Lavender

1 drop of Peppermint

-On Guard® Protecting Throat Drops

-Peppermint Beadlets

-DigestZen® Softgels

-Breathe® Vapor Stick

-On Guard® Toothpaste

-Serenity® Restful Complex Softgels

-Lip Balm

What are your health goals for this winter?

These products have helped me reach my goals!
My goals this holiday season is not to gain weight, no stress, enjoy the holidays and if it does not bring me Joy I am going to pass. I am going to look back on 2017 and remember what I learned and let go of what no longer serves me and get ready for a Fantastic 2018. I start everyday with all of these products and am so blessed to have them. I invite you to try them.

-LifeLong Vitality® Pack

-Slim & Sassy® TrimShake

-Mito2Max® Energy & Stamina Complex

-Deep Blue® Rub Soothing Lotion

I don’t know about you, but as the temperature drops and the days get shorter, I begin to think about warm baths, days in, and ways to slow down and show myself some love! 

I practice self-care by taking the time to play with fun DIY that I can later use myself. (That’s DOUBLE self-love if you ask me!)

Unfortunately, a lot of methods of self-care can cause harm, such as harmful chemicals in store bought bath and beauty products.

This is why DIY is the way to go! Know every ingredient, get more bang for your buck, and have fun making things EXACTLY how you want them!

I also think it is very important for you to pamper yourself. I don't know what I would do without my massages. I want you to take a moment and pick up the phone and make yourself an appointment for a massage or whatever you love to do to pamper yourself, a pedicure or whatever you like. You deserve it! 

Here are some DIY Recipes to Enjoy and Pamper yourself. 

Bath salts are incredible way to moisturize, exfoliate, supplement magnesium, AND relax. These fizzy Peppermint bath salts also give the added bonus of a fun fizzle, similar to popular bath bombs!

Instructions:

In a dry bowl, combine the salts, essential oil, and food coloring until thoroughly combined. Then add baking soda and citric acid until completely mixed together. Divide into airtight containers into however many servings you would like (I usually do 3-4).

*Be sure to store these in a DRY environment or the fizziness will deactivate.

To Use:

Pour desired amount into a warm bath and RELAX!

(Note that you can prepare these like bath bombs if you have molds. If you do not care for the fizzle, omit the citric acid and just simply mix everything together!)

Dry skin is a common complaint as the air gets cold and dry and our skin doesn’t know quite how to acclimate without ample moisturization. No fear, I’ve got a solution for you: lotion bars! They are easy to make, smell wonderful, and are GREAT for your skin.

I also recommend Wintergreen, Peppermint, Lavender, and Wild Orange!

Instructions:

-Melt coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax in double boiler

(*Tip: if you do not have a double boiler, you can place a large mason jar filled with the ingredients in a pot of shallow hot water, but BE CAREFUL)

-Stir constantly until mixture is fully melted and incorporated

-Remove from heat and add essential oils

-Pour mixture in desired container. Candy or ice trays or empty deodorant tubes work great!

Be sure to store these in a COOL environment (like the fridge) or they may melt.

To Use:

-If chilled, heat up lotion bar by rubbing it in between your hands to make application easier

-Rub desired amount in desired areas (or all over!)   

These also make great gifts!

Chapped Lips are a thing of the past with this holiday lip balm! I’m sorry, but you are lying if you say you NEVER suffer from chapped lips. Okay, maybe you aren’t lying, but you are LUCKY. Try this yummy Cinnamon Orange Lip Balm to keep your lips smooth all winter long!

Instructions:

-Melt coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax in double boiler

-Keep mixture on heat and stir until it is fully melted

-Add essential oils

-Pour mixture into small jars, lip balm tubes, or any other desired container

To Use:

Apply directly onto your lips or with your finger.

A good salve can be the base to many amazing recipes. Similar to the texture of petroleum jelly, you can customize this salve with essential oils to meet your needs.

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup grapeseed oil

-1/2 cup almond oil

-2 tablespoons beeswax

-1/2 tablespoon vitamin E oil

-5 drops each of Lavender, Cypress, Melaleuca, Frankincense, and Eucalyptus essential oils

Directions:

-Melt beeswax in double boiler

-Once melted, add grapeseed, almond, and vitamin E oil until melted.

-Let cool for 2-3 minutes.

-Add essential oils and stir.

-Pour in container of choice and allow to set for 2 hours.

To Use:

-Apply to skin.
(I recommend the chest, bottom of the feet, or the base of the neck. I also prefer Coconut oil and Olive oil instead of grapeseed and almond.

As for customization, you could add dōTERRA® Breathe® to help maintain feelings of clear airways, dōTERRA® Serenity® or Lavender to help you rest better, or Citrus Bliss® for an invigorating moisturizer. So many options, use what you would like. 

As much as the holiday season is full of fun and love, it can also bring in a lot of stress. Stress on our bodies can make us physically ill, mentally foggy, and even, dare I say it, cranky!

Try this blend in your favorite massage oil base (or even just your favorite carrier oil!):

3 drops of Frankincense

2 drops of Ginger

4 drops of Orange

3 drops of Cedarwood

Frankincense is one of my FAVORITE oils for meditation and daily stress relief. Cedarwood is great for grounding and feeling more balanced. Orange is uplifting and makes me happy! And last but not least, Ginger plays a huge role in encouraging circulation. This combination is the perfect mix for a nice, warming, stress-destroying massage!

Or you can throw it in a bottle and it’s the perfect gift for a loved one!

Ingredients:

-15 drops of Frankincense essential oil

-15 drops of Grapefruit essential oil

-30 drops of Siberian Fir essential oil

-Glass Spray bottle

Instructions:

-Fill spray bottle with water to fill it about ¾ of the way full

-Add essential oils

-Top off with water if necessary

-Shake it up & enjoy!

*I know we may not all have the same size spray bottle, so the amount of each ingredient may be a little different for you. One thing to remember is keeping a 2-to-1 ratio for the Siberian Fir to the Frankincense and Grapefruit.

This room spray smells GREAT. At first there's a top note of Grapefruit, mingled with just a hint of Frankincense. The Douglas Fir lends an apple-like scent, and after being in the air for a little while, the Grapefruit fades to a faint sparkle to reveal a heartier base note of apple, pine, and a spicy, earthy resin from the Frankincense. You can't help but be in a good mood when you've got this magic in the air!

You can purchase aluminum spray bottles at 

Aromatools.com, sunburst.com or in bulk at essentialsbycatalina.com

I could take up all of our time just telling you my favorite blends, so I will try my best to shorten my list...

If I missed any that you LOVE, share below, please!

Frosty Forest

-3 drops White Fir

-2 drops Cypress

-1 drop Cedarwood

By the Fire

-2 drops White Orange

-2 drops Frankincense

-2 drops Cinnamon

Long Winter’s Sleep

-1 drop Cassia

-2 drops Cedarwood

-2 drops Wild Orange

Bye, Bye Winter Blues

-3 drops Citrus Bliss

-2 drops Juniper Berry

-2 drops Frankincense

Winter Chai

-3 drops Orange

-1 drop Cinnamon

-1 drop Cardamom

-1 drop Clove

Holly Jolly

-1 drop Lemongrass

-2 drops Wild Orange

-2 drops Juniper Berry

-3 drops Citrus Bliss

Fresh Snow

-3 drops White Fir

-2 drops Cardamom

-1 drop Clove

Candy Cane

-4 drops Peppermint

-3 drops Bergamot

Bright and Merry

-2 drops Lemon

-1 drop Wild Orange

-1 drop Siberian Fir

-1 drop Citrus Bliss

-1 drop Cinnamon

Warm and Cozy

-2 drops Cinnamon

-2 drops Wild Orange

-2 drops Clove

One of my favorite things to do with essential oils is cook with them. At the top right hand corner of this blog is an ebook on how to cook with essential oils and also you can click on the tab above for tips and tricks. We did our whole Thanksgiving dinner with essential oils and it was delicious. We are doing it again for Christmas and New Years. We also made some holiday treats with the oils, Lemon bars (I could eat the whole pan myself, Peppermint bark and ginger cookies. Yum 
You can go to my website www.kollettechambers.com for the recipes and for winter round up recipes click on the link below. Enjoy!

Just take a look at these recipes on the doTERRA blog: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-roundup-essential-oil-recipes-for-winter

I love share essential oils and my experience with them. I invite you to bring them into your home. 

Enjoy the Holiday Season! 

References and photos from Synduit.com and doTERRA.com

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.