The Illustrated Herbiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals (Wild Wisdom)

Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. The symbolism of plants Ñ whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the Victorian secret language of flowers Ñ has fascinated us for centuries. Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll adds her distinctive spin to this tradition with profiles of the mysterious personalities of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers. Combining a passion for plants with imagery reminiscent of tarot, enticing text offers reflections and rituals to tap into each plantÕs power for healing, self-reflection, and everyday guidance. Smaller versions of the illustrations are featured on 36 cards to help guide your thoughts and meditations. Celebrate the wild wisdom of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers in this award-winning book by herbalist Maia Toll, featuring rich illustrations by artist Kate OHara, and oracle cards for each plant to help guide your personal reflections. Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. Would meditating on the starflower help heal you? Does the spirit of sweet violet have something to offer you today? Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll, author of The Illustrated Bestiary and The Illustrated Crystallary, profiles the mystical, magical, bewitching personalities of 36 powerful herbs, fruits, and flowers in this stunning volume. The book includes a deck of 36 beautifully illustrated oracle cards one for each plant and ideas for readings and rituals to help you access your intuition, navigate each day's joys and problems, and tap into each plant's unique powers for healing, guidance, and wisdom. Also The Illustrated Bestiary , The Illustrated Crystallary , Maia Toll's Wild WisdomCompanion , The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Herbiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Bestiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Crystallary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Herbiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Bestiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Crystallary Puzzle, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Wall Calendar. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Introduction The Herbiary CHICKWEED: Start Fresh DAISY: Be Yourself RED CLOVER: Center and Ground SWEET VIOLET: Inner Sanctum APPLE: Forbidden Fruit WHITE SAGE: Clear the Way SELF-HEAL: Ripple Outward THYME: Distill Your Self DANDELION: Perseverance BURDOCK: Tap Your Resources ROSE: Crack Open RASPBERRY: Create Space HAWTHORN: Heart’s Home PLANTAIN: Rewild VALERIAN: Release Rigidity CALIFORNIA POPPY: Resurrection MUGWORT: Between Dreams ELDERBERRY: Cyclicality LADY’S MANTLE: Fortitude STARFLOWER: Finding Grace LAVENDER: Tough Love COMFREY: What Needs Mending? MARSHMALLOW: A Spoonful of Sugar YARROW: Pocket of Protection OATS: Just Be ST. JOHN’S WORT: Light in the Darkness TRILLIUM: Spirit into Matter WHITE WILLOW: The Ways of Water QUAKING ASPEN: We Are One MULLEIN: Integration REISHI: Defying Gravity PASSIONFLOWER: Exuberant Quietude NETTLE: Pay Attention! TULSI: You Are Sacred VERVAIN: Let Magic In ROSEMARY: Remembrance How to Work with the Herbiary Cards Thank -Yous Herbiary Cards "The symbolism of plants -- whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the Victorian secret language of flowers -- has fascinated us for centuries. Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll adds her distinctive spin to this tradition with profiles of the mysterious personalities of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers. Combining a passion for plants with imagery reminiscent of tarot, enticing text offers reflections and rituals to tap into each plant's power for healing, self-reflection, and everyday guidance. Smaller versions of the illustrations are featured on 36 cards to help guide your thoughts and meditations."--publisher's website.