Remedies such as flower essences, gem elixirs, and star remedies can beautifully supplement astrological work. They can be used to temper astrological features of the birth chart to establish a better internal balance and sense of harmony. Blends of these essences can be suggested for short or long term support in facilitating change in both core conditions -- as represented by natal chart patterns -- and in current conditions -- the transits to natal positions.

For example, a new client (born July 8, 1965) came to me with this familiar story. She had been in a repressive five year marriage to a man intent on both controlling and belittling her. She reacted by withdrawing into herself, falling into a depression, and feeling guilt and blame for all that was going wrong in their relationship.

During a period when transiting Pluto in Sagittarius formed a sextile (60 degrees) to her natal Mars in Libra, and Uranus in Aquarius formed a trine (120 degrees) to it, she found a liberating, empowering new relationship which catalyzed not only the opening of her heart but also her sexuality in some dramatic encounters. Would this new relationship, however, merely wind up being a repetition of the same old pattern?

Together we probed her "modus operandi" with men and arrived at what she felt was her core issue -- that she had always been passive in response to her own needs and had difficulty speaking up for herself. With Mars in Libra, traditionally considered the sign of its detriment, this is a common manifestation.

Her realization? She had to start owning her power. She needed to find the balance point between her own deep needs and those of her partner. Using some astrodrama techniques, we acted out active versus passive modes of behavior. I suggested that she act as if she had a Mars in Aries, the sign Mars rules.

We concluded this process by deciding together on appropriate remedies. We began with Pegasus' planetary essence of Mars, to strengthen and enhance the natal chart position as well as to help stimulate the positive transiting Pluto and Uranus aspects. We also chose the gem essence Obsidian to strengthen the Pluto trine.

We added Bach's Pine for her guilt and feelings of blame, their Walnut, "the link breaker," to help her break her problematic relationship pattern, and the Flower Essence Society's Cayenne to help her energize her Libra Mars and catalyze her own sense of power. I recommended that she take the remedy faithfully through transiting Pluto's stationary point, which would last a couple of months.

After three months of taking this remedy combination, she reported that she had separated from her abusive husband and moved into her own apartment. She felt more self confident and more in control of her own life. She was pleased to note that she was not being influenced by the attempts of either her husband or her new love interest to control her life.

Significantly, she also told me a recent dream. In the dream, her irritated husband knocked on the door of her new apartment. She answered, accompanied by a full grown Newfoundland dog. The husband took one look at this new Martian presence, turned and ran for his life! Clearly the three-month course of taking essences had begun to make a welcome shift in her long-term relationship patterns.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Barbara Schermer has maintained a vigorous astrological practice since 1974, integrating astrology with in-depth psychology and the flower essences. For phone consultations, call 1-800-273-8868. MC/VISA accepted. Visit her extensive website, ASTROLOGY ALIVE! where she offers a free weekly holistic horoscope that frequently includes recommended essences. You may also email her.

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