A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.90 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892815019 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each of these chapters first sets the seasonal context, then presents a list of the herbs pertinent to that season. Helpful appendixes guide the non-Druid in pronunciation, list sources of information and plants, and give a short list of references. Hopman follows the herbal with a discussion of planetary effects on herbs and the herbs used for major life events. William Beatty. Hopman's effort will fascinate anyone interested in herbs and their lore as well as that sizable group that finds the Druids and their approach to life intriguing. Each entry in a list cites the parts of the plant that are used and their
Included in each discussion are complete instructions on the medicinal and magical uses of the herbs associated with each celebration. A Druid’s Herbal shows the reader how to use herbs when creating rituals to celebrate festivals and significant life passages such as births, house blessings, weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Filled with practical information and imaginative suggestions for using herbs for healing, ceremony, and magic, this book is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to age-old herbal practices.. Using these Celtic traditions as examples, the author suggests
"Excellent Book" according to Celene. I have been a magickal herbalist for years, and I collect books on Herbalism of all paths. This book is my latest addition to my collection and it is a wonderful book! The author's writting style is clear, easy to read and engaging. She weaves in folklore along with with magickal practice and really gives you a wonderful big picture view of why things are done. Useful, Informative, Fun and Reverent I just got this book last summer, long after it was originally written, so though I am a johnny-come-lately to this work, that doesn't diminish my appreciation for it. The cover shows a lovely woman with braided ribbons in her plaited hair, and on further refection I feel this is a perfect image to symbolize the book, as it weaves in lore, medicinal herb infor. Phoenix77 said Good resource for herbalists and laymen alike. On wish list forever. Good resource for herbalists and laymen alike.