Essential Oils and Hydrosols Grouped by Psychological Categories

This level of the unconscious holds our connection to meaning, inner light, and the will to exist. When balanced, it brings a quiet sense of purpose, clarity, and the feeling that life is guided. When disrupted, it can lead to apathy, inner emptiness, fear of death, or a loss of direction. There may be panic, paralysis, or deep disconnection. Scents that support this level do not speak in words — they restore breath, reconnect us with the essence, and gently bring back the will to live.

This level of the unconscious is connected to sudden clarity and inner knowing. When balanced, it brings inspiration, intuitive decisions, and a deep sense of trust in yourself. When distorted, it may cause anxiety, confusion, or fear of moving forward. Some may feel disconnected, frozen, or lost in overthinking. Scents that support this level awaken your inner compass and restore trust in the wisdom you already carry within.

This level of the unconscious is where we begin to feel the deep connection between all things. It holds the awareness that we are not alone — that our choices affect others, and theirs affect us. When balanced, it brings compassion, emotional maturity, and the ability to hold space for pain and healing. When disrupted, it may lead to resentment, blame, or the sense of being stuck in cycles of suffering. Scents that work here support forgiveness, clarity, and inner spaciousness.

This level of the unconscious holds the awareness of how deeply we are connected to others — emotionally, karmically, historically. When balanced, it brings compassion, empathy, and the strength to support and forgive. But when distorted, the bond becomes tangled — like a twisted umbilical cord: still feeding, still binding, but painfully tight. You may feel stuck in suffering, unable to let go, yet unable to stay. Scents that support this level bring emotional clarity, boundaries, and release.

This level of the unconscious is the heart, the center, the meeting point of opposites — the depth of true maturity. When in balance, it brings harmony between mind and body, giving and receiving, stillness and action. You feel whole, grounded, and aligned with your inner truth. But when distorted, the center collapses. You may feel torn between extremes, unable to choose, constantly shifting. There may be exhaustion from over-effort or disconnection from your core. Scents that support this level help restore inner balance, calm the tension between opposites, and return you to a grounded sense of wholeness.

This level of the unconscious marks a shift into inner maturity — the moment you stop avoiding and begin to look inward with sincerity. When balanced, it brings self-honesty, quiet reflection, and gratitude for the chance to grow through what you see. When distorted, it may show up as guilt, denial, false humility, or spiritual pride. Scents that support this level gently illuminate inner patterns, helping you recognize what’s truly yours — not with blame, but with clarity, presence, and the strength to release.

This level of the unconscious holds the energy of grounded strength and clear boundaries. When balanced, it brings discernment, stability, and the ability to support others without losing yourself. You offer help with wisdom, not from guilt. When distorted, this level may show up as overgiving, emotional exhaustion, or blurred boundaries. At the other extreme — coldness or control. Scents that support this level help rebuild inner structure, restore balance between care and clarity, and bring strength that is steady, warm, and respectful of limits.

This level of the unconscious is where the subtle connection between inner experience and outer reality is formed. When balanced, it brings openness, empathy, and trust — in life, in others, in oneself. The person feels part of a greater whole and knows how to move with the flow of life. When distorted, this level may show up as emotional isolation, cynicism, or the urge to control everything. Scents that support this level soften mistrust, thaw emotional closure, and restore the ability to feel, connect, and trust — without dissolving the self.

This level of the unconscious is about the ability to belong, to participate, and to feel needed. When balanced, it brings a sense of connection, collaboration, and meaningful involvement with others. The person feels they matter — that they are part of something alive and shared. When distorted, it can lead to isolation, resentment, or emotional shutdown. There may be a fear of being unwanted or a tendency to overgive just to feel connected. Scents that support this level restore trust in human connection and help rebuild a healthy bond with community and purpose.

This level of the unconscious is where things take shape — where we learn to receive openly and give from fullness. It doesn’t initiate creation, but it gathers, transforms, and carries things forward. When balanced, you feel safe to receive love, support, and care — and to pass them on. Relationships nourish you, and life flows. When blocked, there’s stagnation: you absorb too much and can’t release. Scents that support this level restore circulation and remind you that giving and receiving are not separate — they are one rhythm, one breath.

This level of the unconscious marks a turning point — not another cycle of effort, but the space where past experiences begin to integrate. After searching, collapsing, rising, and searching again, this is where scattered pieces come together. When balanced, it brings inner clarity, maturity, and the ability to see meaning even in painful moments. When blocked, it may feel like darkness, stagnation, or the sense that everything was in vain. Scents that support this level help transform experience into embodied wisdom — gently, deeply, and without rush.