The Scented Veil: Using Scent to Awaken the Soul

The Scented Veil: Using Scent to Awaken the Soul is an introduction into the benefits of aromatherapy for use in spiritual and psychic development. This book includes two parts. The first part is titled Ancient Powers Rediscovered. The chapters within this section outline the use of scent for religious and spiritual purposes throughout history showing that aromatherapy has been in standard use for millennia. The second part of the book is titled Psychic Development. This section illustrates how scent can be used to induce psychic dreams, increase concentration during meditation, and enhance psychic healing. In each of these chapters, the author outlines the best scents for these purposes as well as how these scents should be prepared for best results. Several general techniques and methods for psychic and spiritual development are also discussed. The Scented Veil: Using Scent to Awaken the Soul is meant as a beginner's guide to aromatherapy. Those readers with little background in aromatherapy or in aromatherapy as an enhancement tool to psychic and spiritual development will find the book a useful guide and reference. Similarly, those readers with some background in these areas will find this book a handy reference.

"Scented Veil: Using Scent to Awaken the Soul" is an outstanding contribution to the field of aromatherapy. Author Carly Wall, is a certified aromatherapist and long time student of the work of psychic Edgar Cayce; both interests meld beautifully in "Scented Veil." The distinctive quality of this book that makes it stand out from the rather crowded field of aromatherapy texts is Wall's tight focus on the connection between scent and the psychic realm. Though a slim volume this book contains an impressive amount of specialized information. There are fascinating yet instructive chapters on how astral travel, meditation, out of body experiences, tranquility, lucid dreaming, divination, healing and even the kundalini flow of energy is enhanced by natural scents. A wide range of cultural orientations to the topic is presented from both the east and west--the information on Egyptian use of scent is excellent. The psychic development of the reader is nurtured throughout the book. The ultimate goal of "Scented Veil" seems to be the spiritual growth of the soul and enlightenment of the reader through connection to the psychic aspects of scents. I have done a great deal of research on aromatherapy and its connection to spirituality; "Scented Veil" is one of the best books recently written on this largely untapped topic.

I really got a lot of useful information from this book. I appauld Carly for her sightful and loving way the information was presented. I plan on giving this book to friends as gifts.

Wow! What a fantastic book! Who would have thought about using scents in this way :) This book is not only informative but is full of great mood-altering methods. You can ease depression or boost your creativity in making love! I found this book to be one of the best around for non-medicinal methods of relaxation and also alertness. Ms. Wall's book, "Setting The Mood With Aromatherapy" was fantastic as well and very worth the read. No good home library should be without either of these books! A+++!