“Relax yourself…please settle down…”
- A Tribe Called Quest
For those needing a deep sense of calm and relaxation
I made this herbal tincture during Virgo Season when the Moon was in Scorpio.
In astrology, Virgo, is an earth sign ruled by Mercury, which is the planet that rules the nervous system, brain, and communication.
Scorpio, is a water sign that symbolizes change, transformations, and deep emotional shifts.
Changes, even small ones, can trigger the body’s stress response, by releasing cortisol which creates anxiety and potentially chronic stress. This tincture was made with the intention to bring grounding and regulation to the nervous system during times of transition.
Each herb in this blend was chosen intentionally and guided by Spirit.
I was going through many transitions in my life, moving to California, moving seven times in 2023, and eventually returning to New York, all of those changes have taken a toll on my nervous system.
During that time, Ginkgo trees kept appearing in my life, calling me to work with them. I also dreamt of licorice and began seeing it everywhere. Both Ginkgo and Licorice showed up at the same time, right when I needed grounding the most.
With so many unknowns and unexpected shifts, I realized I have been carrying anxiety without fully noticing it.
For me, anxiety shows up as insomnia, loss of appetite, too much time on technology, feeling ungrounded, and lacking direction.
Lavender also kept appearing as my sleep became disrupted from constant travel, signaling she wanted to work with me.
I added skullcap for its stabilizing, Saturn-ruled energy, helping create structure when anxiety scatters the mind.
Lemon balm, ruled by the Moon, brings a gentle, nurturing calm. Licorice adds sweetness and supportive energy during times of stress, completing the blend’s soothing, grounding nature.