Properties
Embracing the birthing of the inner Christ consciousness * Connecting with the passion
of your inner gifts and talents
The Christmas Bush has an aura of peace and tranquility. It flowers at Christmas time
in Australia, providing splashes of pink and red. It is mainly found along the NSW coastal
regions in the bush, as well as in gardens. It was made on Christmas day in the midst of
family celebrations.
The first words I was given on meditating with this beautiful tree were - "I am the energy of ever-changing planetary visions. I have the power to assist in the evolution of the mind and the upliftment of energies to create peace and equalibrium – and for the creation of a new consciousness towards these ends."
The flowers used for this essence are actually the calyxes, which support tiny white flowers that quickly drop to the ground, leaving the calyxes to grow larger, and changing colour from pink to red.
The doctrine of signatures shows the 5 sepals of the calyxes resembling an open hand held in a supporting manner. In this case the “hand” holds within it the energy of the Christ Consciousness, which is within each and every person – but which needs to be awakened in many. “This birthing or awakening of the Christ energy within, resembles the opening of our inner gifts, those with which we came into this life to be shared with our loved ones, and with the world. The opening of gifts at Christmas is really an outer expression of those inner gifts of love and creativity that each of us has within us." (Burchardt, 2006)
When we speak of Christ Consciousness we also refer to the consciousness of Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed or any other higher vibrational consciousness that brings with it the unconditional love of God through the different teachings in the world. Therefore the Christ Consciousness could also be referred to as the Buddha, Mohammed or Krishna Consciousness etc.
This essence will assist in the awakening of the Christ Consciousness within (or whichever you prefer), as it is no longer pertinent for us to be honouring outside of ourselves, but rather that we are honouring of our inner selves, and the gifts we bring to the world.
Christmas Bush essence will assist in creating a more balanced mind, body and soul consciousness, allowing one to by-pass the activities of the mind in a more expansive and creative capacity, so as to be more in alignment with the Soul. “To embrace the new born Christ within is to magnify the light on earth, and we are instrumental in the force for evolving the planet in a Christed way. If we do not magnify our inner Christ energies we remain in darkness and our gifts and talents are not nourished in the same way." (Burchardt, 2006)
As I was meditating with this tree I was presented with the presence of two spiders, whose energies felt important to the properties of this essence. One was the beautiful St. Andrews Cross spider that was hanging on its ‘X’ shaped web within the branches. St. Andrew was known to be the first disciple of Jesus, so its energy was seemingly relevant to the energies of this essence. The other spider came twice to visit me on the arm of the chair on which I sat, so as to catch my awareness. Spider energy brings in the consciousness of the universal web of life. It holds the key to interconnectedness, creativity and expansiveness without limitation. As a totem, the spider teaches us to maintain balance between past and future; physical & spiritual; male & female. It teaches that everything you now do is weaving what you will encounter in the future.
Another energy that was also available within the tree was that of a nest of native bees, busily collecting nectar and creating an open waxy nest hanging in the branches. As a totem the bee is a reminder that we need to enjoy life’s labours and activities, and that activites are more productive and sweeter if we take the time to enjoy them.
Christmas Bush essence will assist with the unlocking and release of generations of old-mind-sets and beliefs that have filtered down through rulers and religions of the past. This marks the beginning of a new, expansive and more flexible way of being, thinking and doing – and of the honouring of self and of taking personal responsibility within the world.
AFFIRMATIONS
I embrace the Christ light within me, unwrapping my inner gifts and talents to present
to the world
Yellow Fluorite * *Stabilises & produces order within the mental,
physical, emotional & spiritual systems * Brings order to chaos * Increases concentration,
balancing positive & negative relationships of the mind * Enhances creativity & provides
support with intellectual pursuits * Stabilises group energies * Assists in recognising
the connective structure of love among & between all that exists.