Happy Full Supermoon in Capricorn, Earth Angel.
Rosemary is the perfect herb to include in your ceremony when working with this cardinal Earth sign.
Known for its invigorating properties, it stimulates mental clarity, enhances memory, and promotes focus and concentration—valuable qualities when setting and pursuing goals during the Full Moon in Capricorn.
This ancient herb is considered both a food and a powerful medicine.
Rosemary is a potent anti-inflammatory with a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese and vitamins A, C and B6.
Rosemary’s pungent and warming qualities stimulate digestion, support respiratory health, boost the immune system and enhance mental clarity.
Along with its vast health benefits, rosemary has profound spiritual benefits too. It can be used in rituals and ceremonies to cleanse and purify sacred spaces, objects, and people. It removes stagnant and negative energies and protects against evil spirits and psychic attacks. Rosemary creates a shield of positive energy around your aura, inviting blessings and love into your life. This versatile herb amplifies intentions and is an excellent ingredient in love, protection and manifestation rituals.
Rosemary is associated with healing and rejuvenation. It has a soothing effect on the body, mind and spirit, promoting overall well-being and restoring vitality. It can also help to facilitate emotional healing and release stagnant emotions. With its stimulating effect on the mind, it is excellent to use this powerful herb in spiritual practices to enhance mental clarity and promote intuitive abilities.
I am blessed to be here at Kanso Apartments for one week. The boho chic vibe is stunning, and there is an abundance of herbs everywhere, and look at the size of these enormous rosemary shrubs!
In Ayurveda, rosemary is classified with the following qualities:
- Rasa (Taste): Rosemary has a pungent or bitter taste. This taste stimulates digestion and enhances metabolic processes in the body.
- Virya (Energetic Property): Rosemary is considered to have a heating or warming energy, which can help balance the cold and sluggish qualities associated with kapha dosha.
- Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect): Rosemary has a pungent post-digestive effect, which can have a heating and drying effect after digestion. In excess, this may aggravate pitta dosha.
Based on these qualities, rosemary can help heal the body and mind in the following ways:
- Detoxification: The heating quality of rosemary helps eliminate toxins from the body and supports the natural detoxification processes. It helps promote healthy liver function and supports the elimination of waste products from the body.
- Digestive Health: Rosemary’s pungent taste and warming energy stimulate digestion, increase digestive fire (agni), and improve nutrient absorption. It can help alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion.
- Respiratory Support: Rosemary’s warming and expectorant properties help relieve congestion and support respiratory health. It helps clear excess mucus from the respiratory system and promotes easier breathing.
- Joint and Muscle Health: Rosemary’s warming energy can be beneficial for soothing joint and muscle discomfort. It can help alleviate pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the musculoskeletal system.
- Nervous System Support: Ayurveda views rosemary as a nervine herb, meaning it can help calm and strengthen the nervous system. It helps support healthy nerve function, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation.
- Enhances Circulation: Rosemary has a warming effect on the body, which helps improve blood circulation and support healthy cardiovascular function, promoting overall vitality.
- Mental Clarity and Focus: Rosemary is considered a brain tonic in Ayurveda. Its pungent taste and stimulating properties enhance mental clarity, improve memory, and promote focus and concentration. It also helps reduce mental fatigue and promotes overall cognitive function.
- Supports Hair and Scalp Health: Rosemary is commonly used in Ayurvedic hair care practices. It is believed to stimulate hair follicles, promote hair growth, and help maintain a healthy scalp. Rosemary oil or herbal infusions are often used topically to nourish the hair and scalp.
Ayurveda considers an individual’s unique constitution (dosha) and imbalances when recommending herbs like rosemary. Consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare professional can help determine the most appropriate use and dosage for your specific needs.
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Well, there you have it. The lowdown on rosemary and the benefits you can achieve by adding it to your daily routine.
Leave your questions and comments below. I would love to know about your experience working with this delicious ancient herb.
Wishing you a magical week filled with love, beauty and romance.
In honour of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite.
With love,
Sharon x x
