Rose is the pure expression of beauty and divine love in its fullest. This is the most profound remedy for opening the heart chakra, as it invites gentle expansion through its luscious, aromatic petals. The sweet serenity of this flower allows one to sink into the holy temple of the heart, nourishing the source of self love and reconnecting one to the infinite wisdom of the heart. In Ayurveda this is considered the most sattvic plant on the planet, embodying truth and peace in its purest expression. The Rose also radiates the highest vibrational frequency amongst the botanical kingdom, raising one’s consciousness to an awakened, heart-centered level of existence.

Distillers traditionally harvest Roses at dawn, at which point the essential oil of the plant is in its most potent and abundant state. In Alchemy, we see the essential oil as the soul (or “Sulphur” Principal) of the plant, therefore we can see that the Rose has the unique character of instilling the profound stillness and peace of the dawn within those who imbibe in its fragrant nectar.

The Rose is the master teacher of love, assisting us in bringing balance and compassion to all of our relationships. Rose carries the principal of unity and can harmonize any discord between the masculine and feminine, as well as between partners and lovers. The soothing grace of the Rose enters into the heart to purify and repair the places where we have experienced the painful thorns of past relationships. This plant is deeply initiatory into the realms of love and can be used to prepare oneself to receive love in their life, as well as to call in the partner and relationship of their dreams. The sharp thorns of this plant helps us to understand protection not as defending ourself, but by standing strong by our own heart and by living in the ways of Love.