Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple: Soul Pathways

Acer japanica; Aceraceae

By opening pathways for our soul’s passions, Japanese Maple gives us the freedom to explore new possibilities. During times of expansion, it offers assurance and wisdom so we do not scatter our energies. Affirming innocent simplicity during the initial phases of exploration, the essence helps us to release jaded cynicism or defeatist attitudes from previous life ‘mistakes.’ Japanese Maple also helps us draw appropriate support from others without activating old patterns of relatedness.

Flower color: rust-red and green; Musical term: A solo oboe melody