Ocotillo Flower Essence

Indications
Repressed or explosive anger
Emotional reactivity or sudden outbursts
Victim mentality or feeling powerless
Stagnant or overwhelming emotions
Feeling unsettled, scattered, or internally flailing
Difficulty processing emotions safely
Energetic or physical stagnation (including lymphatic imbalance)
 
Attributes
Transforms reaction into responsiveness
Ignites or stabilizes inner fire
Supports emotional processing and resolution
Grounds and protects energetic boundaries
Balances the body’s inner waters (blood, plasma, emotional flow)
Encourages empowerment over victimhood
Moves stagnant emotional energy
Cultivates security, stability, and self-reflection
 
With its fiery red blooms, Ocotillo’s architecture shows us the fire deep within ourselves that tends to react rather than respond when it’s been left unexpressed for too long. The height at which it stands (up to 33 feet high) and the thorns on it's shaft, help to ground and protect. Ocotillo reminds us to embrace the fire within and to use it in an intelligent way so to not burn ourselves out. The fire is necessary as an element, but when it gets out of control, it is hard to tame. Therefore Ocotillo allows you to respond rather than react to your emotions. On the contrary, if we repress the anger, we tend to be melancholy and Ocotillo helps ignite the fire within. It harmonizes the heart and is a great protector of our boundaries. It is the mover of our emotions, especially when things feel stagnant. This essence is great for the wounded healer.