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Wild Alchemy Lab

An Astro-botanical Remedy Deck
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Wild Alchemy Lab is a deck of 52 beautifully illustrated wild plant cards by Jemma Foster, featuring remedies and recipes designed to soothe both the emotional and physical body. Combining ancient practices of alchemy, astrology, and wildcrafting, the deck offers astrological correspondences and historical insights into each plant. The accompanying booklet explains alchemical traditions, foraging tips, and ways to use the cards for meditation and self-exploration.
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This deck is ideal for nature enthusiasts, those interested in herbal remedies, astrology, and alchemy, as well as anyone seeking a creative and connective tool for self-exploration and meditation.

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Discover 52 wild plants and, through the ancient practices of alchemy, astrology and wildcrafting, allow them to support and strengthen your mind, body and soul

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A DECK OF 52 WILD PLANT CARDS with remedies and recipes to soothe and treat the emotional and physical body.

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONS by Raxenne Maniquiz will help you to identify the plants, and enable you to channel their energies.

ALCHEMY MEETS ASTROLOGY — the ancient practices of alchemy, astrology and wildcrafting combined.

USE THE DECK FOR SELF-EXPLORATION with meditation ideas and oracle spreads to help you connect with nature and yourself.

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts, and books.

Wild Alchemy Lab is a beautiful gift for nature lovers intrigued by the mysteries of the universe. Each of the 52 cards in the deck features a wild plant, beautifully illustrated, accompanied by its astrological correspondences. The back of the card features a brief description of the plant, some context from history and mythology, and a recipe for a medicinal or culinary use of the plant. The accompanying booklet gives the history of alchemical practices and offers information about when and where to forage, some tips for preparing the plants, and some other ways you can use the cards.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857829412

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Cards

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Raxenne Maniquiz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 100.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 400g

About the Author

Jemma Foster (Author)

Jemma Foster is a wildcrafter, astrologer and practitioner of plant and vibrational medicine. As a multi-disciplinary artist, writer and filmmaker, her work explores myth, plant neurobiology and interspecies communication. She is the author of Sacred Geometry (2020) and founder of botanical studio Mama Xanadu, film studio Semantica Productions and esoteric publishing house and curatorial agency Wild Alchemy Lab.

Raxenne Maniquiz (Illustrator)

Raxenne Maniquiz ia a graphic designer and illustrator from the Philippines. Her work depicts flora and fauna with deep, painterly strokes and brilliant contrasts. In 2021 she won the prestigious Young Gun award - an international competition that identifies and celebrates young creatives.

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