Friday, August 13, 2021

The Herbalist’s Astrological Almanac—Plant Healing Wisdom

Plants carry potent energy you can use to amplify your magical workings. Use the signs of the sun, moon, and stars to your advantage and, over time, you will come to know which ones are most effective for you. Make sure to use your own astrological chart in working with these herbs. Here is a guide to the astrological associations of plants you may grow in your kitchen garden or keep dried in your pantry:

  • Aries, ruled by Mars: carnation, cedar, clove, cumin, fennel, juniper, peppermint, and pine
  • Taurus, ruled by Venus: apple, daisy, lilac, magnolia, oak moss, orchid, plumeria, rose, thyme, tonka bean, vanilla, and violet
  • Gemini, ruled by Mercury: almond, bergamot, mint, clover, dill, lavender, lemongrass, lily, and parsley
  • Cancer, ruled by the moon: eucalyptus, gardenia, jasmine, lemon, lotus, rose, myrrh, and sandalwood
  • Leo, ruled by the Sun: acacia, cinnamon, heliotrope, nutmeg, orange, and rosemary
  • Virgo, ruled by Mercury: almond, cypress, bergamot, mint, mace, moss, thyme, and patchouli
  • Libra, ruled by Venus: catnip, marjoram, mugwort, spearmint, sweet pea, thyme, and vanilla
  • Scorpio, ruled by Pluto: allspice, basil, cumin, galangal, and ginger
  • Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter: anise, cedarwood, sassafras, star anise, and honeysuckle
  • Capricorn, ruled by Saturn: lemon thyme, mimosa, vervain, and vetiver
  • Aquarius, ruled by Uranus: gum, citron, cypress, lavender, spearmint, and pine
  • Pisces, ruled by Neptune: clover, orris, neroli, sarsaparilla, and sweet pea

For the ingredients above not found in your kitchen or garden, try your local health food market, herbalist, or metaphysical store; for those that are really hard to find, consider looking at these types of mail-order outlets online.

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