Flower Essences for Saturn Season

Pluto's transit back to Saturn-- and a Capricorn Full Moon in July-- are bringing some heavy Saturnalia vibes

With Pluto transiting back into Saturn (the planetary ruler of Capricorn) on June 11th, 2023 through January of 2024— and the appearance of a Capricorn Full Moon in early July— well, things are about to get really real.

But, just because the vibe is heavy, it doesn’t mean this Saturn-intensive celestial window has to suck.

It doesn’t.

In fact, the next several months before we enter the Age of Aquarius can serve as a unique opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, tackle personal or professional organization projects, or simply embrace more structure, efficiency and productivity. Saturn, or as he’s known in Roman parlance, “Cronos”: i.e. “Father Time”, is the master of systems, structures, and the limitations of time/ space.

Reflecting on Saturn energy, I always think of the famous quote from American economist Thomas Sowell: “There are no solutions, only trade-offs.”

In other words: if you want to achieve one thing, you’re going to have to sacrifice another. Want more social services? You’re going to pay more taxes. Want to make more money? You’ll have less free time. Want to get a new puppy? Say goodbye to your social life for a while. Want to grow your high-yield savings account? You might have to skip weekly, boozy brunch.

The overall gist: Saturn is all about adulting, so if we can lean into this before Pluto officially stations in Aquarius in early 2024, we can set the stage for success for the next 20 years.

This is the ideal time to clean, reorganize, detox, get back into shape, go back to therapy, or start a journaling project. Will this take time and money and slow down your progress at work in the short term? Maybe. But it’s also a very necessary retreat to move forward: a crucial time of sacrifice and personal discipline to generate long-term resilience.

What’s more: Saturn’s last gasp (before we head into the Age of Aquarius) is a great time to dig into mundane reality. What does that mean? Well, as much as we all love the weird and the woo and the feels and the vibes and the dreams and the wishes, sometimes life demands we straighten up and focus on the boring but essential. Is it sexy? No. Is it particularly fun? Nope.

But will it set the stage for your long-term success and happiness? Yes.

And here’s the good news: flower essences are here to help.

Our TOTEM Flower Essences aren’t just for the deep woo, stimulating lucid dreams, sparking astral travel, or opening your crown chakra to the messages of the gods and angels.

Rather, shamanic tools have practical applications, too:

Better Help, made of Stinging Nettle

Yah, I named Better Help after the hilariously-named online therapy service. I can’t help it. I’m a smart ass. But, in all seriousness, this flower essence does kind of perform a similar energetic function.

Better Help, made of stinging nettle, acts as an internal therapist, enabling you to review yourself objectively. This flower essence supports your ability to recognize an unhealthy, toxic, or abusive dynamic in your life.

It’s an excellent flower essence for supporting the nervous system, energetically enabling you to stay calm in the face of chaos.

If you’ve wanted to end negative repeating patterns in your life or behavior, this Saturn-intensive window is offering a unique chance to close the loop and make a change. Consider it a time to take personal inventory and “reorganize” your inner life, establishing new— and superior— thoughts, rhythms and behaviors.

You can learn more about Better Help TOTEM Flower Essence and purchase it (50% off) on our Etsy Shop HERE.

Spiritual Gangster, made of Palo Verde

Yet another TOTEM Flower Essence with a smart ass name: Spiritual Gangster.

Remember that yoga clothing company with t-shirts declaring “I’m a Spiritual Gangster”? Yah. I remember those, too, and while it’s become a bit of an eye-roll now, the phrase has actually maintained a fairly resonate meaning for me.

Saturn energy is tough, triggering and challenging all of us to be resourceful and resilient during times of challenge and scarcity. Our Spiritual Gangster TOTEM Flower Essence, made of Palo Verde tree, energetically supports this resilience, assisting us to be resourceful and to cultivate personal strength in tough times.

Palo Verde trees, abundant here in Austin, TX, need almost no soil or nutrients or water to thrive and grow. They’re a gorgeous, golden color that lights up the natures capes, but it’s also a hearty, thorny plant that keeps assailants away.

Spiritual Gangster serves as an energetic reminder that you have everything you need right now, energetically supporting the ability to do more with less. This is an optimal flower essence for anyone working to establish and stick to a budget, make sacrifices to invest in their small business, or start a new healthy eating regiment.

Spiritual Gangster is particularly helpful during challenging economic conditions, and no matter what CNN has been saying lately, I promise you: this isn’t a bull market.

(And I think Thomas Sowell would agree!).

You can learn more about Spiritual Gangster or purchase it on our Etsy Shop (50% off site wide) HERE.

Self-Defense, made of Red Yarrow

One of the biggest themes of Saturn energy is boundaries, as we recently wrote about on Substack HERE.

And, in the spirit of Saturn, a big part of boundary work is actually taking personal accountability for our role in the infringement of our own spaces, energetic or otherwise.

No one likes confrontation, but in the Saturn spirit of “there are no solutions- only trade-offs”, we need to stand up for ourselves or turn into a human doormat. To assist with these efforts, I recommend our Self-Defense TOTEM Flower Essence— made of Red Yarrow.

Self-Defense is designed to "plug up" any holes or vulnerabilities in your energy body, spiritually warding off narcissistic abusers and energy vampires. Self-Defense is an ideal flower essence for any spiritual or psychic practitioner, energy worker, empath, or anyone that comes into intense contact with the general public (such as hairdressers, massage therapists, and counselors).

Self-Defense supports energetic boundaries, and is a great flower essence for anyone wanting to create more structure in their life. As with all of our TOTEM Flower Essences (and our TOTEM Tarot Deck), it’s 50% off on our Etsy Shop now.

Rehab, made of Wormwood

Capricorn Full Moons and heavy Saturn energies are a great excuse to institute new— and better— habits. The willpower and focus to complete challenging tasks, like taking a break from alcohol or giving up processed sugar, are easier with the help of Saturn and our Rehab TOTEM Flower Essence, made out of Wormwood.

Rehab supports the energetic detox necessary for the release of negative habits, addictions, dependencies, and unhealthy life choices. Wormwood is intensely purifying, and often used in parasite cleanses and gut health resets. In flower essence form, it has the same function from an energetic and spiritual perspective.

And, when combined with our Detox TOTEM Flower Essence (see below), Rehab can be a game-changing addition to your herbal routine.

Detox, made of Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is a powerful liver-cleanser, and our Detox TOTEM Flower Essence— made of organic, home-grown milk thistle— gently stimulates your energy body to release toxins.

Let’s get real for a second. Detoxes and cleanses suck. But, are they always worth it on the other side and make sticking to our goals easier? Yes. But, when your body is releasing poison and clearing it out of your system, you break out, get headaches, and have all manner of unpleasant physical, emotional and energetic symptoms.

We could all use a little help when in a detox.

Detox is a clearing flower essence that accelerates the process of releasing stagnant energies and energetic cords with others, all while gently urging the energy body and physical body to release heavy, stagnant stuff. Detox stimulates and increases your vibration while supporting good lifestyle choices.

Learn more or purchase Detox at 50% off on our Etsy shop HERE.

Embrace Saturnalia

Saturn’s not going to be such a dominating force for that much longer. Am I sick of Saturn’s commoditized, race-to-the-bottom, money-at-all-costs bullshit? YES. I personally can’t wait for the Age of Aquarius to permanently settle in next year, but I’m also hoping to use what little of Saturn is left to establish some un-fuck-with-able structures, boundaries and personal discipline.

To do that, I’m focusing on the less sexy stuff for a bit. A little less Astral Travel and Black Mirror and a little more Better Help for me;)

And please take advantage of the current TOTEM Readings ATX Etsy Shop 50% sale across all products— indulging our TOTEM Tarot Deck. The sale ends as we get ready to head out of town for our 40th birthday….speaking of Saturn and the effect of time;)