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Writing this book has been a labor of love. I have always been enchanted with plants in their many glorious forms, although I primarily interacted with them through story, archetypes, myth, scent, and vibration. I have been a certified aromatherapist and practicing flower essence practitioner for many years, so I primarily  experienced the plant kingdoms vibrancy in little bottles and potions.   

As nature is won't to do, she nudged me along along to a different path. She was ready for me to experience her in a new way. A very hands on way. She opened the gate to a charming farmette in Oregon. I answered the call with enthusiasm! And I was able to get my hands dirty for the first time. I fell in love with gardening, foraging, and wild crafting. I am able to keep ducks and a goose (I only keep one) as she is my faithful companion and partner in farm shenanigans.   

This became my moving meditation: taking care of my plant family and learning from them; walking with their wild cousins looking for nettle, mushrooms and fiddle head ferns. As I did so they started to whisper in my ear and heart and soon this book started to unfold for me. 

I cannot not take credit for this wonderful synopsis. Inner Traditions incredible editorial staff did a bang up job of summing up my work! 

From the bottom of my heart I am happy to share this work with you. 

With love,

candice 

Candice will work in conjunction with the Plant Kingdom and the Archetypal Realm to aid you in your life-path and goals. She can assist you in finding your plant and archetypal allies, in the form of essential oil(s) and flower essence(s) to support you, in seeding new opportunities and create openings by joining forces with Nature (no one should ever have to walk their path alone). With the strength given from the unconditional love of the Natural World one is able to break long standing patterns and reach aspects of Self the mind and will alone is not capable of. In essence 'weeding the garden of Self". For every situation positive or negative there is a corresponding plant that can offer very real support!  

She also offers consultations on the methodology she covers in her book Essential Oils in Spiritual Practice: Working with the Chakras, Divine Archetypes, and the Five Great Elements.    

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