Oak

Quercus robur
(red)

Positive qualities: Balanced strength, accepting limits, knowing when to surrender
Patterns of imbalance: Iron-willed, inflexible; over-striving beyond one's limits; taking on more than one can inwardly sustain

Olive

Quercus robur
(red)

Positive qualities: Rejuvenation of life force; energetic depth and longevity; sense of wellbeing; ability to cultivate the conditions for deep rest and renewal
Patterns of imbalance: Complete exhaustion or physical collapse usually due to extreme demand on one's physical forces; resistance to deep rest

Pine

Pinus sylvestris
(red f./yellow m.)

Positive qualities: Self-acceptance, self-forgiveness; freedom to move forward despite past mistakes
Patterns of imbalance: Melancholic obsession with past events; over-emphasis on guilt or self-blame, paralysis due to excessive self-criticism

Red Chestnut

Aesculus carnea
(red)

Positive qualities: Compassionate and trusting awareness of others; calm and serene disposition when considering the situation of others or life events
Patterns of imbalance: Obsessive fear and apprehension for wellbeing of others, anticipation of problems accompanied by mental agitation or repetitive worry

Rock Rose

Helianthemum nummularium
(yellow)

Positive qualities: Transcendent courage when facing adversity; ability to assume control in catastrophic situations by remaining grounded and present
Patterns of imbalance: Gripping terror, panic; fear of death or annihilation; lack of embodiment and presence for the immediate situation

Rock Water

solarized spring water

Positive qualities: Flexibility, spontaneity, and flowing receptivity; apprehending the spirit rather than the letter of the law
Patterns of imbalance: Rigid standards for oneself or others, asceticism, self-denial; bound by rules, regimens or regulations

Scleranthus

Scleranthus annuus
(green)

Positive qualities: Decisiveness, inner resolve, ability to weigh choices and make judgments
Patterns of imbalance: Hesitation, indecision, confusion and ambiguity; wavering between choices or values

Star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum umbellatum
(white)

Positive qualities: Unity with deepest part of the Self; sense of inner divinity and wholeness
Patterns of imbalance: Shock or trauma, either recent or from a past experience; need for healing and comfort from the spiritual world

Sweet Chestnut

Castanea sativa
(green f./yellow m.)

Vervain

Verbena officinalis
(pink/mauve)

Positive qualities: Ability to practice moderation, tolerance, and balance; "the middle way;" passionate and embodied idealism
Patterns of imbalance: Overbearing or insistent behavior regarding one's beliefs; intensity bordering on fanaticism; nervous exhaustion from over-striving

Vine

Vitis vinifera
(green)

Walnut

Juglans regia
(green)

Positive qualities: Freedom from limiting influences, making healthy transitions in life, inner strength to follow one's own path and destiny
Patterns of imbalance: Overly influenced by the social expectations or values of family or community, past experiences or beliefs that inhibit the soul's evolution

Water Violet

Hottonia palustris
(pale mauve, yellow center)

Positive qualities: Dignity and inner composure balanced with social connections to others; ability to share one's gifts with others
Patterns of imbalance: Aloof, withdrawn, disdainful of "lower" relationships; making distinctions based on class, race or social status that insure separation from others; false pride

White Chestnut

also known as Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum
(white with pink, red and yellow centers)

Positive qualities: Tranquil disposition, spacious mental state that transcends personal or petty thoughts
Patterns of imbalance: Worry-bound repetitive thoughts, chattering mind; restless and agitated mental condition; insomnia

Wild Oat

Bromus ramosus
(green)

Positive qualities: Work as an expression of inner calling; manifestation of one's true goals and values; work experiences motivated by a clear life purpose and conviction
Patterns of imbalance: Confusion and indecision about life direction; trying many activities but chronically dissatisfied or restless, lack of commitment or focus; work for survival rather than service

Wild Rose

Rosa canina
(pink or white)

Positive qualities: Will to live, joy and commitment to life despite trials or pain
Patterns of imbalance: Resignation or apathy; inability to embrace life; pain or suffering that paralyzes body and soul; lingering illness which does not resolve itself

Willow

Salix vitellina
(green)

Positive qualities: Acceptance, forgiveness, taking responsibility for one's life situation, adaptable to changing fortunes and circumstances
Patterns of imbalance: Feeling resentful, inflexible or rigid emotional memories which turn to bitterness; tendency to blame others or see oneself as the victim