The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook

by Harrison, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781578634910
• ISBN10: 1578634911
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Summary

Herbs have been used for medicine, magic, and ritual for centuries. The ancient arts of Herbal Alchemy and Herbal Magick combine an understanding of the healing and energizing effects of herbs (roots, leaves, flowers, resins and essential oils) with an understanding of the cycles of the natural world-- the astrological movement of the stars and planets, and the cycles of the earth's seasons. In this easy-to-use compendium of herbs and their energy associations, master herbalist and magick practitioner Karen Harrison offers formulas anyone can use to obtain courage, creativity, lasting health, to increase prosperity and to enhance psychic and spiritual powers. Harrison shows how to select herbs based on their astrological associations as well as their medicinal properties. with a materia magica of more than 150 herbs and a multitude of recipes, readers will learn how to blend incense, ceremonial oils, bath salts, herbal amulets, fluid condensers, and herbal philters; and how to use them in meditation, ritual or energy work. Discover the best herbs to improve any area of your life, based on their planetary energies: * Health and Success. Sun herbs: St. John's Wort, Chamomile, Calendula * Meditation and Dreamwork. Moon herbs: jasmine, sandalwood, myrrh * Motivation and Energy at Work. Herbs of Mars: Safflower, red sandalwood, ginger, and honeysuckle * Prosperity. The Herbs of Jupiter: Carnation, Cedar, Oakmoss and Pine. * Protection and Stability. The Herbs of Saturn: Hyssop, Garlic, Coriander, Patchouli or Chaparral.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
The Herbs and Their Planetary Signatures	p. 1
The Herbs of the Sun-Personal Power, Health, and Success	p. 3
The Herbs of the Moons-Dreamwork and the Inner Self	p. 7
The Herbs of Mars-Courage and Motivation	p. 13
The Herbs of Mercury-Communication, Knowledge, and Business	p. 19
The Herbs of Jupiter-Prosperity and Honor	p. 25
The Herbs of Venus-Love and the Arts	p. 29
The Herbs of Saturn-Grounding, Protection, and Stability	p. 35
The Herbs of Neptune-Creative Inspiration, Mysticism, and Imagination	p. 41
The Herbs of Uranus-Innovation, Originality, and New Thought Patterns	p. 47
The Herbs of Pluto-Karma and the Unconscious Mind	p. 53
Practicum: The Creation, Composition, and Blending of Alchemical Herbal Formulas	p. 59
Magickal Incense	p. 61
Ritual Oils	p. 67
Bath Salts and Purifying Bath Herbs	p. 71
Herbal Amulets and Magickal Potpourri	p. 77
Philtres, Elixirs, and Fluid Condensers	p. 83
Combining the Planetary and Elemental Influences	p. 89
Custom Formulas to Balance, Transform, Empower, and Manifest	p. 91
Creating Custom Formulas Using Numerology	p. 101
Creating Custom Formulas Using Astrology-Natal Charts	p. 107
Advanced Herbal Alchemical Work with an Astrological Chart	p. 113
Herbal Materia Magicka	p. 119
Planetary Energy and Herb Affinity	p. 199
Moon Phase and Planetary Day	p. 205
Elements and Their Corresponding Herbs	p. 209
Formulas and Recipes	p. 215
Table of Correspondences	p. 223
Table of Planetary Correspondences	p. 227
Necessary Supplies	p. 231
Index	p. 237
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