(Aesculus carnea)
Red chestnut can be found in parks and promenades in Europe. This fragile tree, which could easily fall in rotting processes, can reach 15 meters high. Its flowers of light red color bloom between May and June, at the same time that its leaves, that are symmetrical. They measure 10 to 20 millimeters of diameter and they grow arranged comfortably along candles from among 10 and 20 centimeters long. Their large leaves can show up to seven leaflets.
Red Chestnut allows us to be quiet when we suffer for the welfare of other people. It helps us to dispel our concern for others and thus become a much stronger support.
Essence Effect on the Body: Mothers who suffer unduly for their children or partners are often attracted by this essence. The inner fear and anxiety can lead to tension in various areas of the body. Before these symptoms and causes, Red Chestnut essence can bring out confidence in Divine protection. Due to peace and harmony, corporal problems will be solved since they were manifestations of an interior urgency.
Mood: You worry excessively about others, feel anxiety and fear for the welfare of your loved ones and you find it difficult to get away from them. The tendency to negative premonitions is always present and your own negative thought may lead to the occurrence of such feared events. Red Chestnut essence stimulates our ability to allow others to move away, we are able to leave them "in life's hands" calmly. It also helps us let a loved one go without pain after death.
Mind: This essence helps achieve a deep serenity of thought and to feeling of safety. You can identify the true motives of your fears and to accept that others have their own destiny that they need to follow by themselves. Thus, we develop a free independent positive way of thinking. We are able to devote ourselves with all our mental strength to our being and to our purpose in life. This essence is indicated for nurses, psychologists, teachers, etc. You may transfer good constructive thoughts to other side without setting yourself aside.
Spirit: You will feel that you are part of divine love and cosmic meditation. Thus, you may stand as a "rock against the waves." Red Chestnut stimulates hope and confidence in fate; it provides tranquility and the ability to detach ourselves from the others.
Affirmation: I know that I, as well as others, have a superior protection. I am self-confident and I radiate positive energies.
