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The Illustrated Herbiary
Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mystical connection between nature and healing. Delving into the wisdom of plants, it offers beautifully illustrated insights that intertwine tradition, science, and spirituality. Perfect for those who appreciate enchanting botanical artwork and seek to deepen their understanding of the natural world.
In this beautifully illustrated gift book featuring insightful profiles of 36 familiar herbs, fruits, and flowers, herbalist Maia Toll shows how interacting with plants can be a form of meditation. Tarot-inspired cards featuring smaller versions of the illustrations help guide personal reflections.
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2018 INDIES Winner Gold - Body, Mind, Spirit (Adult Nonfiction)
Nautilus Book Awards Gold Winner
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 Illustrated Herbiary 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 available: The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set and The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set.
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The Illustrated Herbiary is praised for its enchanting blend of magic, mythology, and vibrant illustrations, offering readers a unique perspective on plants. It's described as an engaging work that kindles a sense of wonder and invites deep connections with the plant world through its imaginative approach and inclusion of oracle cards. The book is celebrated for its wit, wisdom, and the way it beautifully intertwines physical and spiritual insights, making it both a delightful introduction for new herbalists and a significant addition to any botanical or esoteric collection.
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ISBN: 9781612129686
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 August 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC
Illustration: Full-color; illustrations throughout; includes 36
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Kate O’Hara
- Illustrated by Kate O’Hara
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 158.0mm
Height: 206.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series, including The Illustrated Herbiary, and The Night School. After pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and a master's at New York University, Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland, where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing-and studied at The University of Michigan and New York University. She is the co-owner of the retail store Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, NC and Philadelphia, PA. You can find her online at maiatoll.com.
Kate O'Hara is a freelance illustrator currently based in Reno, Nevada. She received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, in 2014. Her work combines intricate nature drawings with decorative hand-lettering and rich color schemes.Also by Maia Toll
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