Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

The illustrated herbiary, guidance and rituals from 36 bewitching botanicals, Maia Toll ; illustrations by Kate O'Hara

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The illustrated herbiary

1021064730

Maia Toll ; illustrations by Kate O'Hara

guidance and rituals from 36 bewitching botanicals

"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

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: find 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: remember