Horehound, Marrubium vulgare

Horehound helps us with the balanced use of the AIR, FIRE and EARTH elements.

The first new Flower Essence the Angels called me to make in the 2023 season was the traditional herb Horehound. Our smoky summer had just begun, and once Horehound Flower Essence was ready, the Angels asked me to write a blog about how Horehound as well as Breathe Flower Essence supported our breathing, specifically helping our lungs manage smoke from fires like the wildfires in Canada. This was just the beginning of my learning about Horehound and the element of fire.

The Angels spoke about the necessity of fire and the energy of purification which fire brings. They explained that the fire element plays a vital part in the release of everything we don’t need, even when we think we need it. I asked if this meant that the planetary fires were necessary. The Angels clarified that working with the sacred fire is inner work involving a release of inner stumbling blocks on the spiritual path. They noted that when we work with the sacred fire of love using tools such as the Dhuni Fire Essence, the purification process does not have to involve actual fires. They shared that on a planetary basis, if we collectively attend to our inner work, there is no need for planetary fires. When I asked whether enough people would attend to this task, they reminded me of the hundredth monkey and said that very few people were needed to light a fire of love that would heal the planet.

Continuing on, they explained that working with the sacred fire of purification involves anchoring in our Divinity then letting go, confident the right things will be released. The Angels noted that Horehound helps us trust this process is an orderly and wise one and also helps us physically manage the process. They explained, “Horehound supports you to let go even when you’ve been enculturated to hold on for dear life. It is a sweet and gentle friend that eases you through the release process, tenderly supporting you whether the fires of purification in your life come gently or with great speed.” The Angels closed by saying, “We are tremendously interested in helping you grow spiritually, but it may be hard for you to tangibly feel our support. Horehound gives you a sensation of this support, sort of like a vibrational texture which is easier to grasp. Horehound also anchors you in the calming, cleansing breath. This anchoring also makes it easier for us to link to you. We are here for you, and we are grateful for how Horehound connects you more deeply with us so you can feel supported through this time of transition.”