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A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year

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A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year is a comprehensive guide to Druidic plant lore, exploring the eight major festivals of the pagan year and the herbs and rituals that honour these sacred days. Drawing on rich tradition and folklore, it offers detailed instructions on the medicinal and magical uses of herbs for each season, along with chapters on herbal alchemy, planetary influences, ancient groves, and stone circles. It also addresses herbs for children and their roles in consecration, purification, marriage, and funerals, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in both ancient and modern Druidic practices.
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This book will appeal to readers intrigued by ancient and contemporary Druidic traditions, herbalism, plant magic, and pagan festivals. It is ideal for practitioners of herbal medicine, those exploring spiritual rituals tied to the sacred year, and anyone seeking detailed, practical wisdom on the medicinal and magical uses of herbs within Celtic lore.

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This complete guide to the plant lore of the druids suggests appropriate herbs and rituals to celebrate the eight major festivals of the year, and it includes medicinal and magical uses of herbs for each season.

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This complete guide to the plant lore of the Druids covers the eight major festivals of the pagan year and the appropriate herbs and rituals to celebrate these sacred days. Rich in tradition and folklore, A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year will be an important resource for herbal and ritual wisdom during the round of the sacred year.

Gives complete instructions in both the medicinal and magical uses of the herbs associated with each season. Includes chapters on herbal alchemy and the planets; ancient groves and stone circles; herbs for children; and information on the use of herbs for consecration and purification, for marriage, and for funerals.

Appeals to anyone interested in the Druidic tradition from ancient to modern times.

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Highly praised for its deep knowledge of Celtic mythology and modern herbal uses, reviewers commend the book’s detailed coverage of rituals and herbal applications for life's key ceremonies. It is regarded as a fascinating and accessible resource suitable for beginners and experts alike, making it a must-have for Druids, herbalists, and those interested in plant magic. The book is called a valuable addition to any home library and an essential guide to the Druidic herbal tradition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892815012

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Destiny Books,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 224

About the Author

A master herbalist, psychotherapist, and lay homeopath, Ellen Hopman is the author of Tree Medicine, Tree Magic and the video Gifts of the Healing Earth, and co-author of People of the Earth: The New Pagans.

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