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How long do Essences Last? (Top)

The Star Essences are very stable. They are said to last seven generations. The rubber in the dropper does not. For this reason it is best, when possible, to store them standing up. They are made in the sun, so sun does not hurt them.

They don't really like to be cooked- like staying in a really hot car for long periods of time. I do keep Angel Spray or FAB Spray in my car, and the Angel Breath Mouth Mist, as well as whatever other essence I am taking at the time, because I seem to spend so much time in my car, having them right there reminds me to take/use them. Of course Santa Barbara, where I live has a mild climate.

The essences have alcohol in them to preserve them, (as well as get them into your blood stream rapidly, and alchemically the alcohol represents fire). As long as you don't introduce anything into the bottle, they will remain good. That means not touching the dropper to anything, especially your mouth. Also, because of the alcohol, the essences will not freeze. There is no alcohol in the sprays, so they will freeze (and the bottle will probably break).

You can store the essences in the refrigerator. And this is definitely not necessary. You can put them around your house and they act like little crystals, sending out their beautiful vibrations. I like to keep some in my bathroom. I take Eternal Youth or Forever Young everyday. Put them where you will remember to take them, because the most important thing about essences is remembering to take them. Of course I always have some in my purse.

How will the Essences Work on Me, and are there Side Effects? (Top)

From personal experience we can say the more sensitive or receptive a person is, the more immediate the response tends to be upon taking an essence. As Star says in her book, Bliss and Blessings, The Divine Alchemy of the Star Flower and Gemstone Essences: "When taking a flower or gemstone essence, the worst that can happen is nothing and most that can happen are miracles."

Can I take them with Other Remedies? (Top)

Essences can work with many other healing modalities. They do not counter interact with any prescription medications. The best way to see if the Star Flower and Gemstone Essences might assist you is to visit our Product pages and "tune in" to the images and key words.

How Many Essences should I Take? (Top)

Cited from Bliss and Blessings: the Divine Alchemy of the Star Flower and Gemstone Essences, By Star Riparetti

"The number of essences to use varies. Sometimes I want a capella - a single note. Sometimes I feel called to take them in threes. Trilogies. Most folks agree that 5-7 are plenty- yet some folks want a whole symphony- and they go for dozens- and it seems to work for them. My feeling is that you want to choose essences that support one main issue- and use essences that will support that outcome- sometimes from many directions. (Thus more essences.) Work on the amount of issues that your nervous system would like to take on at once. (If you do more, it won't hurt you, it just takes time for your system to sort through and see what it wants and what to delete.) I like to have my basic constellation that I take for sure every morning and evening, and then if I take other essences during the day- for some momentary reason- I still remember my constellation that I am taking in a cyclical fashion.

Taking essences with Regularity, Rhythm and Consistency harmonizes with the natural pulses of the universe. It helps us to tune into the natural cycles around us that affect us. Modern conditions have lessened our awareness of the natural cycles- and it is valuable to move back into sync. Choose specific times to take essences- especially right when you get up and when you go to bed. These are thresholds when the boundaries between body and soul are shifting- transition times. There is power in the cycle, in taking essences at the same times, regularly. The rhythm builds energy. Watch what happens when you take them on a regular, consistent, cyclical basis!

Take the essences more often rather than taking more drops, for more and faster results. You can take them as often as you like- with a minimum of 4 times a day suggested. You can't overdose. Essences are safe and self-regulating. The message I frequently receive is to take them often. The more I remember to take the essences, the more balanced I feel."

How long do Essences Take to Work? (Top)

Cited from Bliss and Blessings: the Divine Alchemy of the Star Flower and Gemstone Essences, By Star Riparetti

"It can be instantaneous. And, sometimes it can take several doses before things begin to shift. It can depend on how long you have been in the frequency you are trying to shift. And it doesn't have to. It is different for everyone."

For How Long should I Take an Essence? (Top)

Cited from Bliss and Blessings: the Divine Alchemy of the Star Flower and Gemstone Essences, By Star Riparetti

"Sometimes I take them once- sometimes for several weeks and months. It can depend on how long I have been dealing with an issue. How rooted is what you are changing? Is it long-standing or short-term? It can take a while to be able to hold the new frequency. Things might improve and I might stop taking the essence- and then find I need to start taking it again- to get the frequency back. Take it until you can hold the frequency yourself. The length of time can depend on the strength of the disharmony. If you have had a pattern for a long, long time, it might take a little longer to shift it, and it may be valuable to continue to take a particular essence for a while in order to maintain a particular frequency."

Can I take Essences with Meals? (Top)

Yes you can take them in-between, before, or after meals, or inside or outside your eating schedule.

What are Constellations? (Top)

Constellations are a blend of multiple essences in a 1 oz. Dosage Bottle.