As the beautiful white blossoms bathing in moonlight might suggest, Jasmine has been associated with the Moon, which is an influence of the subconcious. Jasmine has incredibly useful properties and its intoxicating fragrance is prized by many. The flowers must be picked before sunrise if they are to be used for the manufacture of essential oils as the chemical constituents that comprise its incredible fragrance are quite volatile, and will "fly off" with the sun's earliest rays.