Aromatic Astrology - Scorpio

Scorpio is the next sign of the Zodiac and is generally considered to be October 23 to November 21.

Ruling Planet: Pluto
Element: Water
Quality: Fixed
Symbol: A Scorpion
Polarity: Feminine
Physical Correspondence: The genitals and bladder
Stones: Topaz, agate, ruby, garnet, carnelian, amber, coral, obsidian or Apache tear
Flowers: Heather, thistle, geranium, chrysanthemum
Colors: Russet, red, maroon
Herbs: Basil, catnip, sage, coriander, honeysuckle, nettle, onion, elder, garlic
Bach Flower Remedy: Chicory
Essential Oils: Patchouli is the signature oil for Scorpio. Basil, clove, ginger, myrrh, pine, vanilla, violet leaf.
Positive Traits: Powerful feelings and emotions; a sense of purpose; highly imaginative, discerning, subtle; persistent, determined.
Negative Traits: Jealous, resentful, stubborn; obstinate and intractable; secretive and suspicious.

Patricia Davis classifies Patchouli as the signature oil for Scorpio so once again I will use that as the anchor oil in both the blends. Patchouli has been used to traditionally treat bites from snakes and poisonous insects and Scorpio is the sign with a 'sting in its tail'.

For Lord Scorpio I will combine patchouli with basil, which traditionally has been used to treat scorpion stings and clove, which has the themes of secrets and hiddenness. For Lady Scorpio I am combining patchouli with myrrh, which is specific for the water element, and ginger which allows one to perceive the inner child that dwells deep in the secret recesses of the heart.

Lord Scorpio
Patchouli 2 drops
Basil 1 drop
Clove 1 drop

Lady Scorpio
Patchouli 2 drops
Myrrh 1 drop
Ginger 3 drops

A few quotes from famous Scorpios:

"Those who know don't tell and those who tell don't know."
Zen Proverb
"When you seek it, you cannot find it."
Zen Proverb

"Who is it that hears this?"
Bassui's "Essential Zen"

"It is the stars not known to science that I would know, the stars which the lonely traveler knows."
Henry David Thoreau

Mini Profiles of Patchouli, Basil, Myrrh and Ginger can be found on the Articles page of our website.

Have you come up with different Astrological Blends? Love to hear about your choices and why.