Single Essences: F - J Forget-me-not Feeling invisible This is an essence for those who feel forsaken, overlooked or not listened to.  Most Forget-me-not types work behind the scenes of life.  They are the powers behind the thrones, those that quietly get things done and make things happen.  Yet, although they are strong and capable, even inwardly confident.  Forget-me-nots have a deep resistance to self promotion and secretly fear the effects success might bring.  Emotionally they are pulled in two opposing directions with dreams of triumph and recognition clouded by nightmares of stepping into the limelight.  In this state, anger, resentment, bitterness and envy may develop as they watch others, often with less ability, progressing and flourishing.  This can result in feelings of being unworthy, excluded, forgotten even invisible. Forget-me-not first helps by balancing and linking the third and fifth chakras.  Courage and confidence grow and, inside, we not only feel a right to be heard and listened to but are able to express our emotions and feelings in a more controlled and balanced way.  We sense our cloak of invisibility dissolving and see clearly that our thoughts and opinions are valued and that we can gain notice and attention if we wish to.  This reassurance can be enough for some.  For others, Forget-me-not can act as a spur to meeting our dreams and fulfilling our ambitions; to overcoming our stage fright and stepping out of the wings to where we really want to be in our lives.   Garden Loosestrife People problems For problems with people. Provides a protective shield against the effects of contention, squabbles, back stabbing, jealousy and rivalry.      Garlic Psychic protection  Protects against dark forces and provides strength and courage in the face of psychic challenges.   Hawthorn Composure Maintains balance in the upper chakras when we are feeling ready to blow our tops.     Horsetail Strengthener Beneficial for those bowed and weakened by the constant demands of their situation or condition.     Hyacinth Self expression and communication A key indication for this essence is accumulation. This may be shown in verbal diarrhoea, material over cluttering of wardrobe, home or life; the amassing of excess emotion such as deep grief or dispair and fear of silence. Many of these symptoms will have arisen because of an inability to make clear decisions which, in turn, has arisen from fear, anxiety, uncertainty and restlessness. In certain cases the person may retreat from their pain into dreaminess and fantasy. Hyacinth balances the throat chakra and opens the links between 'heart and head'. In this way we can express ourselves without talking too much, articulate our needs but listen to others; be open to advice but be able to say 'no'. We can also make positive decisions which help us declutter and simplify our lives to bring the inner peace and harmony we are seeking.     Indian Bean Tree Abundance Provides nurture for our growth and development.  Attracts abundance which helps us prosper in positive ways in home, personal, spiritual and business activities.