Over-sensitivity to influences and ideas

Agrimony
Appear cheerful, jovial and uncomplaining but hides mental torture and worry behind a carefree mask. Restless, seeks excitement and activity to overcome worry, often takes drugs or alcohol to forget self and dull pain and suffering. Peace loving, avoid quarrels and arguments, hide sensitivity but restless and nerdy. Will often not admit to problems when asked and when ill will joke and make light of the matter. Potential following transformation: Evenness of temper, discernment, objectivity, genuine inner joyfulness, the trusting optimist, the clever diplomat, the untiring peacemaker, problems are seen in the right light, able to laugh at ones own worries, being aware of their relative unimportance. Aware of unity in diversity.

Centaury
People are timid, quiet, kind, gentle, conventional and anxious to please, weak – willed, docile and easily dominated so that in helping others they become a servile drudge. They are often bound to a more forceful personality who exploits their good nature though they choose such situations since they are submissive and seek the strength of personality in others rather than in themselves. Symptoms may affect shoulders and back (burdens) white faced with ring under the eyes, languid, sits bowed. Potential following transformation: Knowing when to say yes but also able to say no if necessary. Able to integrate well into groups etc, but always preserving ones own identity. Wisely and unobtrusively giving service, following ones own inner objectives. Living life according to ones true mission.

Holly
For any kind of strongly negative state: anger, jealousy, bitterness, envy, rage, suspicion, revenge, hatred, violence, bad temper, contempt, selfishness, frustration – all states which are antipathetic to love. Potential following transformation: Living in inner harmony, radiating love. Profound understanding human emotions. Able to take pleasure in achievements and successes of others, even if having problems oneself. Has a sense for the scheme of things, and is able to acknowledge every person in his right place.

Walnut
For those who need protection from outside influences when foundation of life is unsettled during major change in life – teething, puberty, starting new school, career, job, any fundamental alteration in mental, emotional or physical state. Helps to break the old and established pattern of new. Guards against anything that interferes with workings of normal life, protects those who are attacked by subtle forces, known as the ‘link breaker’. Potential following transformation: The pioneer who remains true to himself. Follows ones life goal undeviatingly, despite adverse circumstances and not influenced by others. Open and unprejudiced towards anything new. Recognises the laws behind the changes which occur. Is immune to outside influence and open to inner inspiration. Able at last to free oneself of the shadows of the past.