Opportunities appear when you prepare, plan and strategise to achieve your desired outcome. The opportunities will then open up before you much like the full blooms of summer. However, they are destined not to last, quick action is what you need here. When the timing is right, grasp the opportunity and enjoy it fully. 


ANCESTRAL CODE
The rigidity of cultural tradition and genetic influence creates a mysterious and artificial world. For those times when you feel you have failed to live up to the expectations of others or of yourself and when you feel judged for your performance, not for whom you are. You need to develop strategies that are more appropriate.

The key is to confront the real issue.

WILD GARLIC
When you have put energy into a project and are not seeing or achieving your desired outcome, revise your strategies. When fear and loss of vision, sacrifice and betrayal, begin to affect you, this essence provides the energy to recuperate, re-establishing desires such as enduring values, good health, and involvement in rewarding relationships.

I can imagine. I will create my vision again. 

PROTEA
Take care as you near completion of this project. You can see the end but you have no plans beyond. Create new plans and prepare for what follows. Protect your energy systems, as they may be sensitive or disrupted and your glandular system vulnerable. The right preparation will bring you greater strength and maturity.

This is the beginning of a new adventure.

PEPPERCORN
You perceive a sense of limitation at this time. Here your need is to regulate and learn the strategy of moderation. This may apply to your energy, time, emotions or finances. Be responsible for your resources. Find the balance. Do not be excessive in your choices and equally avoid deprivation. Finding this will lead you to great personal accomplishment.      

Establish a meaningful equilibrium and flourish in your environment.              

MONDO GRASS 
Great rewards are given to those who gather information in subtle ways. This essence provides increased energy to recuperate and to focus on returning to your intended goals. Do not focus on one thing, nor in any one direction, provide yourself with infinite variations to achieve your goal.

Use your authority with calm determination.

BOUGAINVILLEA
Locate the information that you need in this situation regardless of the cost. This is an important time of full yang energy, creative power, inspiration and activity. Direct this energy wisely. Be aware of the great weaknesses found in leaders, do not be reckless, too cautious, easily angered or deeply attached. Once you begin your challenge, keep emotions controlled, for your actions will have far reaching effects.   

It is time to release your creative power.

ROSEMARY
Surrounded by many fears you are becoming unfocused in your purpose and feeling distracted and stuck. Now is the time to develop and skilfully execute your plans for happiness, wealth within family life, as well as financial prosperity. Overcome your sensitivity to the thoughts and projections of others, they are merely distractions. Educate and support yourself with the mental nourishment of a well-structured plan.

Focus again on your purpose.

ICE ROSE 
An admired rose that flowers in abundance and brings pleasure to many. Once in full bloom, its energy fades and rapidly dehydrates. This essence is for re-hydrating your energy, anywhere in the body. Where there is a loss of faith or your energy feels contracted, you may learn to use the help of others who can support you in your endeavours.  

Create an environment of prosperity and peace.

OBSIDIAN 
A black volcanic glass, obsidian has the innate qualities of oxygen, bringing life and silica, bringing resilience. In its molten-fluid state, it has the potential freedom to exhibit these qualities, but with cooling, these become suppressed. This essence focuses on repairing the splits in communication. Seek a low profile and remain calm as you take the time to restore and strengthen your relationships.

In time, success will return.