(Quercus robur)
Oak tree is spread over the Northern temperate areas of the globe. This is a strong majestic tree that can reach 35 meters high and 700 years of life. Its leaves have a characteristic wavy edge and it does not lose its foliage completely even in winter. Generally, an oak tree flourishes for the first time after 50 and 80 years of life. The flowering period extends between April and June. The female flowers look like red buttons; the male catkins look like knotted cords. Its fruit is the acorn.
Oak can be applied to learn how to keep our forces. It transmits new energy to us when we feel completely physically exhausted.
Essence Effect on the Body: The excess of continuous work can be the origin of different corporal inconveniences. Oak essence transmits to our intelligence and inexhaustible tenacity the needed courage, strength and coolness. You learn to appreciate your limits reasonably, and so you are able to grant yourself more tranquility, fun and relaxation.
Mood: Oak essence can be recommended as a natural regulator of your own strength. It provides energy to the whole body as it transmits the interior energy to be able to say no to your own exploitation. Upon learning to measure correctly your own energy, you are able to alternate harmonically between work and fun. Oak essence is indicated for people with a great load and it transmits the knowledge that he who does not enjoy cannot be enjoyed.
Mind: In the mental level, this essence helps to bend rigid concepts of life. We will see that greater flexibility, fun and enjoyment can improve decisively our daily work. In this way we can define a new pattern of spiritual work being more understanding towards oneself and the others.
Spirit: With this essence, we will receive a renewed energy for our tasks, and besides we will be able to understand when this energy is exhausted. As our sensitivity sharpens, we are able to feel it in each area of our life. The person will no longer advance groping after his objective, but he will have his Higher Self as his guidance for his own sake and others. With this essence, extreme needs and difficult phases can be overcome without losing sight of the simplicity of life.
Affirmation: I have time for both things: work and leisure; energy and serenity are inside me.
