SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that some terrible things have happened to you within a sexual nature. When this kind of abuse happens, it can really challenge how we hold the world and how we explain to ourselves the reasons for its occurence. When we are children, it is very easy to misunderstand and believe that whatever is happening is our fault. It is a lie. Yes, you are a part of the experience and yes, you chose this experience: but not because you deserved it or somehow you are bad and need punishing. When Sweet Basil shows up for a person, it usually indicates that they are ready to change old thought forms. There will be a profound effect on your present life. This can create fear. Your world is soon going to be very different. By clearing thought forms from your childhood or karmic patterning, the more conscious you become in the process. It will become easier. The fear needs to be faced and it will go away. There is nothing to fear. You are at a wonderful crossroads. Life will be much sweeter after this. It may be rough for awhile, but this is only transitional. Sweet Basil strengthens the mind and relieves mental fatigue, bringing more clarity. It does not heal the abuse to the energy field (you will have to look to other oils for that), but it does help you to clear out the erroneous beliefs held because of the abuse.