Purple Water Lily Flower Essence

Latin: Nymphaea

Color(s): Purple

Archetype: Water Nymphs. Water Nymphs ignite our imagination, offering inspirational images to overlight the particular dimension of soul-travel where the soul meets the solid world of form. They unite the lower regions of the unconsciousness with higher aspirations, serving as a bridge between the worlds.

 

Plant Signature: This water herb grows in streams, ponds, and marshes, as well as near the coastline. Its beautiful, many-petaled, purple flowers rest on the surface of the water, opening with the sunrise and closing slowly after only a few hours. Blossoms are surrounded by shiny, dark green leaves, supported by a thick, horizontal root-stock, and hold a multitude of seeds within its globular fruit.

Healing Message: The cave temples of the Water Nymphs contains two portals: one to accommodate the decent of humanity; the other to assist in the ascension of spirit. The portals face north and south, symbolizing the alchemical adage: As Above, So Below. As you attune to the subtle mysteries of the Nymph and the Purple Water Lily, you are able to transcend the limitations of linear time, and move beyond the confines of mortal existence. For her cave portals are, in fact, crystal windows of immortality, beckoning you forward on your journey of enlightenment. The Nymph's earth vessel holds the purifying waters of the soul, where a spiritual baptism or holy encounter with the elements of life can occur. Allow the watery, womb-like container to embrace and nurture you, so that you may safely hear the heavenly tones of star-filled messages which are coming your way at this time. Imagine a purple garment of light surrounding your entire body as you open the gates of new awareness. You are truly blessed to receive such an image of grace.

The Water Lily nymph,
Weaves a purple web of light.
She lifts the veil of heaven,
Offering vision and sight.