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How does herbalism relate to astrology? I mean, what can the stars possibly have to do with the plants? Aren't they totally different disciplines?
These are such good questions. And honestly, I didn't even hear about the ancient practice of astro-herbalism until about ten years ago when I took a course on it.
Turns out western herbalism was actually deeply rooted in astrological practice hundreds of years ago.
Blending the two was a way to differentiate and understand the energetics of the plants. To match them more effectively with the people and the ailments as they were presenting.
It's actually not as esoteric and out there as it sounds at first.
Today's guest Andrea Webb offers a detailed glimpse into how bringing astrology and herbalism together helped her to understand the plants (and the planets) more fully.
She gives a general overview and then dives into a couple specific examples of how adding astrology into the picture can help to provide a more dynamic perception of the herbs she works with in her practice.
And then we go deep into mugwort, one of my dearest plant allies, and Andi shares about how her relationship with that plant completely changed her relationship with her womb.
She went from having a debilitating, sometimes emergency-level menstrual phase (that had her considering the possibility of a hysterectomy) to relatively easeful cycles.
It sounds miraculous, AND it's real. A story worth telling, indeed.
(plus she adds in her astro-herbalism perspectives on mugwort to bring it all together)
Listen to learn:
- what astro-herbalism is
- how to understand plants in relationships to planets and vice-versa
- the way herbal energetics show up in astrology
- the life-changing way mugwort showed up for Andi's menstrual health
- some of mugwort's medicinal actions
- an astroherbal perspective on mugwort
- how birth charts can be helpful in choosing herbs for a formula
Resources:
- Today's shownotes: Get links to all of Andi's offerings!
- FREE 10 Key Herbs for Menstrual + Hormonal Health Guide
- Episode 15: What's a plant ally? (+ how to find yours)
- Episode 18: Uterine tonics
- Episode 38: Your cycle is a vital sign
- Episode 42: Reclaim your menstruation
- Episode 56: Womb + heart connection?
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal heal
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