The Venus Flower Essence: Self-Love and Balanced Relationships

Continuing our series on flower essences and astrology, today we're diving into the energy of Venus and how it connects with the Chicory essence from the Bach system.

If you've ever felt insecure in a relationship, feared rejection, or found yourself demanding more from others than you'd like, this flower essence can be a significant ally in reclaiming self-love and building more balanced connections.

Venus: The Guardian of Love, Self-Esteem, and Relationships

In astrology, Venus represents personal values, the ability to love and feel loved, how we connect with others, and what we cherish. It governs pleasure, harmony, and beauty, both internal and external.

When this energy is imbalanced, we might act possessively, demandingly, or even needily. It's as if, unconsciously, we seek in others what we haven't yet found within ourselves: validation, security, and acceptance. This is where the Chicory essence can offer profound and transformative support.

Chicory: Liberating Love, Not Possessive Love

The Chicory essence directly addresses emotional neediness and unconscious fears of rejection. It helps us transform clinging and controlling behaviors into impersonal love — the kind that gives freely, respects the other's space, and is nourished by one's presence.

This essence strengthens self-esteem, promotes emotional detachment, and expands awareness of our inherent worth, regardless of the response or recognition from others.

The Balance That Chicory Provides

When imbalanced: The person might show possessive, self-centered, or emotionally needy behaviors. It's common to see demands disguised as care, a constant need for reciprocation, and feelings of emptiness when others don't respond.

When in harmony: Mature love emerges — the kind that flows lightly, without holding on too tightly. The person feels secure, whole, capable of containing their own emotions, and offers love with freedom and respect for the other's individuality.

Flower Essence Therapy and Astrology

In my Therapeutic Astrology sessions, I use flower essences in conjunction with birth chart readings to work on deep issues of self-awareness. The sessions take place monthly, accompanying your development process continuously.

✨If you'd like to learn more about this experience, just click here: Therapeutic Astrology.

Now tell me: were you already familiar with the Rabbitbrush essence? What was your experience with it? I'd love to know!

With love,

Kim Bins