A crisp, colorful and sometimes sunny autumn. In the morning we are greeted by thick fog, during the day the sun's rays peek through the yellow-red leaves and in the evening a thin layer of frost forms on the glass. It is a time when nature is preparing for a long winter sleep. I have noticed that during this period many people seek out the scent of cypress. And I am not surprised, because I am too.
Oil transformation
Evergreen cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, is the oil of transformation. According to Greek mythology, a young man named Cyparissus was transformed into a cypress. One day, while hunting, he killed a deer that was worshipped by the forest nymphs and was loved by Apollo himself. Cyparissus suffered so much remorse that he begged for eternal suffering. The gods heard him and transformed him into a cypress tree, which is known for its longevity. This myth is also documented in Ovid's poem Cypress:
,,Then, when he had wept all the blood from his body with immense weeping,
Suddenly, limb by limb, from head to toe, begins to turn green:
the hair that a moment ago was still flowing from his white forehead,
they turn into bristly hair, then suddenly they harden and new,
"With their slender pointed tops they looked up at the starry sky."
Between the realms of the living and the dead
So, as I already wrote, it is cypress essential oil The oil of transformation and renewal. We can understand this as leaving the old behind, finding and accepting the new. The cypress tree is dedicated to Hades, the god of the underworld. It is no coincidence that it is most often planted in cemeteries. It divides the world of the living and the realm of the dead. In palliative care, the essential oil is used for its ability to come to terms with the end and transition to other realms. It helps survivors understand and accept the death of their loved one. However, it would be a mistake to associate this essential oil only with death. It teaches us patience, and when the right time comes, it will let us move on. It knows when the right moment is and encourages us to take the first step.
The playfulness of the forest satyr
However, there is something light and playful in its grounding scent. I smell the scent of a forest heated by the summer sun, I see an olive grove and among the trees a satyr, a forest creature with a half-human and half-goat body, who plays the flute and dances with nymphs. And this faun is not one of those who should keep us firmly on the ground. An unsuspecting, cheerful guy who loves wine and all sorts of other experiences. So cypress sends us a message: Do not be afraid of changes that lead us to transformation. Because every time something old ends, something new begins.
Pro SoZoLe Rose was written by Aneta Jirchářová, aromatherapy_flower (on Instagram)
Author: Aneta Jirchářová
A graduate of art school, she is currently studying aromatherapy, which she likes to see from the perspective of colors.
“I most often seek inspiration in nature, which I admire and respect for its wisdom. In my drawings, I try to capture the soul and power of the plant.”
