This is for those who have failed to develop fully and blossom in their life and whose personal growth has therefore been stunted. They may feel shrivelled up, which may sometimes be echoed in a shrivelled or stunted physical appearance. This may have been caused by a dominant parent, partner or teacher. The result of such domination is an inability to express freely what is felt. Lilac encourages an opening up and a restart into growth. We realise that all is not lost, that we have simply been hibernating. Unblocking locked-in energies can give remarkably rapid personal growth, rather like plant growth in the spring. Often Lilac people have difficulty in accepting their own worth and potential. Indeed, they may have become addicted to being victims, feeling safe in their prison. Opening the door of the cage and looking out into a much wider world can feel pretty threatening. Love and support are needed to help them through such a major change. We are talking here about true love, not sentimentality - support, not indulgence.