Explore a treasure trove of insights, inspiration, and practical advice on holistic healing and personal growth with First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®
First Light® No 23 Lacebark Deva’s Blessing “I bring the gift of fearlessness. Captain of your Soul – rightfully steering your vessel through the tempest of life. Through me you are steady, rising above the waves of excess – brought safely back to shore.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Lacebark is a fast growing shrub […]
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First Light® No 84 Kawakawa Deva’s Blessing I offer you the mantle of faith. Through me you reach for the impossible – believing in your zenith. Knowing no limitation, a Child of Light a Master of All.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Kawakawa is a well-known New Zealand native plant that has large shiny aromatic […]
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First Light® No 12 Native Harebell Deva’s Blessing “I bring the gift of emotional tenacity with its powerful eddies and swirls. Through me you experience the powerful pull and complexity of feelings but are reborn in the caressing waters of love.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Native Harebell is a small creeping alpine herb whose flowers […]
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First Light® No 18 Purple Koromiko Deva’s Blessing “I bring the gift of simplicity and sacredness. Through me you find the inner temple of old; re-remembering the sanctuary– laying countless blessings on the altar of your life.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Purple Koromiko is a beautiful New Zealand native shrub that is great for attracting […]
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First Light® No 20 Wineberry Deva’s Blessing “I bring the gift cooperation and harmony. Through me you are true to the principle of friendship but a slave to none” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Wineberry is a small tree with soft green serrated foliage that produces an abundance of beautiful pale pink to wine-coloured flowers in […]
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First Light® No 82 Golden Tainui Deva’s Blessing “I offer you the mantle of transformation. Through me you awaken to hear the call of life. Rising up and moving on – alive again, ready to respond to the wondrous sound that echoes your own soul song.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator Golden Tainui is a […]
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First Light® No 1 Pohutukawa Deva’s Blessing “I bring the gift of initiative – an inner vibrancy that permeates the being. Through me you experience the spark of life, the heartbeat and pulse of the land.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator The iconic and much-loved Pōhutukawa needs little introduction. Known as New Zealand’s Christmas tree, […]
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First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® No 37 King Fern Deva’s Blessing “I bring a healing song to the soul. Through me the traumas of physical existence are soothed – bathed in the sacred healing pools and ancient mists of the land.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, Founder and Creator King Fern is one of the largest ferns in […]
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When was the last time you experienced unbridled joy and sheer delight at being alive? Was it as recent as today, or has it has been some time since you truly felt a sense of joy and lightness in your life? Joy is a quality that naturally radiates from your soul and is experienced when you […]
Read More Do you want to create greater abundance in your life? Would you like to increase your capacity to receive, and heighten your creative potential to manifest what you want in life? Cultivating abundance consciousness is more than just about money – it’s a state of being that aligns you with the life-giving, creative and regenerative […]
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Do you allow yourself the time and space you need to recharge and rest? Or, are you someone who struggles to say no to the needs of others at the expense of your own emotional and energetic wellbeing? Taking care of your emotional and energetic wellbeing is as important as looking after your physical health […]
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Do you struggle to see the beauty of who you are due to negative habitual patterns of self-judgement, self-criticism and not feeling good enough? The process of understanding and integrating the many facets of yourself – the ‘good’, the ‘bad’ and the ‘ugly’ – requires compassion, kindness and self-acceptance. This is often not an easy process as there […]
Read More Are your relationships with others generally joyful and positive or are they strained, stressful and challenging? Do you sometimes get thrown off balance when you are with certain people, losing your sense of self and forgetting who you are? Relationships come in all shapes and sizes – personal or professional, intimate or platonic. Relationships play […]
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Do you feel ready for an emotional ‘spring clean’? Are you ready to let go of self-sabotaging emotions and behaviours? Do you want to tap into deep levels of inner strength, courage and willpower to move your life forward in a new direction? Like the mythical phoenix bird that cyclically regenerates itself, burning itself to […]
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The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus asserted that “Life is flux” meaning everything or all things change. That is, change is inevitable and cannot be avoided. It is the one thing that is guaranteed in life and will happen whether we want it to or not. How we respond to change will have a significant effect on […]
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In an incredibly short amount of time the way that we live on this planet has changed in a way very few could have predicted. Living with uncertainty has become one of the few certainties we have. As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “The only constant in life is change”. As we navigate the changes […]
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Amongst the relentless hustle and bustle of our modern lives, a timeless sanctuary exists. It is a refuge in nature’s embrace that the Japanese call ‘shinrin-yoku” – or “forest bathing.” This is no ordinary walk in the woods; it is a profound, multi-sensory communion with nature, a mindful experience that taps into our very essence, and […]
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As 2023 hurtles towards a close, many people are finding themselves swept up in a whirlwind of end-of-year deadlines and holiday preparations! It is not uncommon to feel pressure mounting… The art of juggling tasks and expectations, making plans, organising and supporting loved ones – and gift shopping – can sometimes leave even the most resilient amongst us feeling […]
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2024 EXTENDS AN INVITATION FOR EACH ONE OF US TO EMBARK ON A ONE-OF-A- KIND, TRULY MAGICAL JOURNEY! This coming year, we will be presented with remarkable opportunities for healing, regeneration and empowerment like never before. It will be a year that has the promise of a profound shift in our collective consciousness and as […]
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For many people, the holiday season brings joy, fun and festivities, but it can also usher in a myriad of emotions and challenges. And just like us, our animals can get swept up into the celebrations and be affected by the whirlwind of highs and lows at this time of year. From the excitement of […]
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If you have tried First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®, you know there is something very special about them. They are vibrational powerhouses from nature that can uplift your state of being and change your life. They can help you to feel more confident and empowered to face life’s challenges and so much more. How Rachael Brown helped […]
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If you or someone you know is navigating the turmoil of a relationship breakup, you can create an empowering First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® blend to overcome heart-ache, and to restore emotional stability and a sense of hope for the future. Relationship breakups can be complex and can trigger a wide range of emotions… anger, resentment, […]
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“Intuition is for thinking what observation is for perception. Intuition and observation are the sources of our knowledge.” – Rudolf Steiner When it comes to selecting the best First Light® flower essences to work with individually or in a blend for yourself or for another, you can engage a number of different methods. While working with […]
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Flowers are often that part of the plant that most obviously expresses its nature, predisposition or character to the world. Flowers are what we usually notice first about a plant. They are often what attracts us to the plant or what solicits a sense of interest or interaction. Flowers are also attractive to people for […]
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Think of a time when you were feeling overwhelmed, stressed or overloaded and you took a walk in a local park or in the bush. How did you feel afterwards? Did you find yourself feeling more balanced, grounded, centred and peaceful? Across the planet people are becoming increasingly aware that working with nature is essential […]
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One of the wonderful things about working with First Light® flower essences is their ability to combine harmoniously with other modalities. They carry the essential Aquarian age vibrational resonance of peace and cooperation. What this means is that First Light® flower essence therapy can be utilised by natural health practitioners to take their practice to […]
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Holistic healing tools at your fingertips First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are a revolutionary range of vibrational medicine that was especially created for the times we are living in. They provide a nature-based, powerful and cost-effective means for people to successfully navigate through the challenges they face and rise above fear, stress and uncertainty. With the First Light […]
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If you have only just discovered the world of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® and are wondering where to start… or you want to deepen your connection with yourself, and Mother Nature…this message is for you. Today I am sharing some easy ways for you to discover exactly what essences you need in […]
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No doubt you’ve heard the saying, “Seeing the world through rose tinted glasses” – often used to describe somebody seeing only the pleasant things in a situation. What many people don’t know What you may not know, is that many people wander through life unaware that they are perceiving and experiencing it, through their own […]
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The solstice is a profoundly significant day, it is the Winter Solstice here in New Zealand and the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere. In this message, we invite you to discover more about this magical time and how you can celebrate and harness the power of this upcoming solstice to transform and enhance your […]
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Each of us is an individual and unique soul on a journey to maturation, wholeness and individuation. We are here to evolve and grow. The spiritual pathway that we all have to walk has within it 22 universal principles or markers. This is an archetypal journey through life we all take. These universal principles or […]
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First Light® No 63 Karamu Deva’s Blessing “I offer you the mantle of magical focus and direction. Through me you discover the power of personal self-expression – will in motion through the act of personal alignment.” Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber First Light® No 63 Karamu corresponds to the archetype represented in the Major Arcana tarot key No 1, […]
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There is nothing so certain in life than change and it is not in our destiny to remain the same. Our souls are here to learn, grow and evolve, however, growth or change is not necessarily perceived as a comfortable experience. In fact, most of us expend huge amounts of energy fearing or resisting change […]
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Reclaiming, re-establishing and maintaining our connection to our soul is crucial to restoring our sense of clarity, direction and purpose at this very challenging time. Doing this can provide a safe harbour from the hysteria, panic, delusions and crises of mass consciousness. It is here that we can find clarity and can operate in a […]
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We are each born with a unique set of skills, unique qualities and a very specific path that our soul has chosen to walk in this lifetime. Like a ship sailing in the big stormy ocean, we can be thrown off course, lose sight of our coordinates and be pushed about by the big tides […]
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Want to ‘magically’ manifest all that you need right now? Feeling a little overwhelmed by life? Wondering how on earth you are going to keep all those balls in the air? Wish you could just magically manifest all that you need right now and help others to do the same? You are not alone! – and here’s some […]
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I was recently speaking with somebody who is feeling a little tired, pessimistic and gloomy of late. She said that her life felt like ‘ground hog day’, that she was just going through the motions and longed to feel a little joy in her life… These past few years have been challenging for everyone and it is […]
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Do you know someone who constantly criticises or corrects other people? When you ask them “Why?” They say “I can’t help myself”. When you ask someone “Why are you always late?” They say “It’s just the way I am.” Looking at the people in your life you will see many examples like these. They are called personality traits. Transforming these […]
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To create more abundance in your life, you may have experimented with different techniques, affirmations and tools…but may have found that in spite of them all, nothing much really changed. Perhaps you are finding yourself caught in what feels like the same old story – there just isn’t enough money, time, resources or energy. If you […]
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I recently bumped into an acquaintance who has three school age children. She told them briefly about the complex emotional challenges she is facing with one her children being bullied at school. While my own children are well grown up, as a mother, I could totally relate to this mother’s concerns for her child’s emotional, mental, physical […]
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DNA is something we are born with and for most people it is hard to imagine that its integrity can be damaged or compromised. What could cause energetic distortions in our DNA? What are the consequences of that in our daily life? And most importantly, how can we take charge of the energetic integrity of […]
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Tāne Mahuta is the world’s largest surviving Kauri tree. Kauri; Agathis australis are very unique New Zealand native trees. They are among the world’s mightiest trees and live for well over 2,000 years. Being up close to this ‘lord of the forest’ is a powerful, consciousness-expanding and energising experience. The power of ancient trees The native forests of Aotearoa, […]
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In a world that feels uncertain and unstable, we can stand strong and empowered! From this empowered place we can then more easily maintain wellbeing in our own lives and in so doing be able to assist others to do the same. To be able to more easily stand in our power we need to […]
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Do you find that it doesn’t take much these days to throw you off balance? Are you noticing that people around you are feeling unsteady or wobbly and struggling to find a point of stability? It is totally understandable – so many people are finding it challenging to meet the demands of daily life when […]
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From ancient to modern times an awareness of the human soul has been an integral part of humankind’s history. For aeons, core essential elements of the soul’s epic and heroic journey have been portrayed in the myths, fables, children’s fairy stories, folk tales and songs. The powerful wisdom embedded within the stories of the soul […]
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Did you know that feeling anxious or worried about money and financial security could be signs of a Base Chakra imbalance? By balancing your Base Chakra you can create a sense of stability, security and self-sufficiency and be prosperous in your daily life. Why the base chakra? – The ‘fight or flight’ centre Your Base Chakra […]
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Our sense of personal power is fundamentally dependent on the state of our chakras. No matter what happens in our family, in our work or out there in the big wide world, when our chakras are functioning at optimal levels so they are strong and balanced, we can stay empowered, and feel stable and strong […]
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Have you ever had the sense that you are here to make a difference in the world? That if you tapped into your unique talents and gifts, and shared them with others, the world could be a better place…. Yet, in the noisy whirlwind of modern life, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and, undervalued […]
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