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 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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A Druid's Herbal For the Sacred Earth Year Introduction Chapter 1. The Druids Chapter 2. Herbal Basics Chapter 3. Samhain (All Hallows) Chapter 4. Mean Geimhridh (Winter Solstice, Yule) Chapter 5. Imbolc/Oimealg (Candlemas) Chapter 6. Mean Earraigh (Spring Equinox) Chapter 7. Beltaine (May Eve) Chapter 8. Mean Samhraidh (Summer Solstice, Midsummer) Chapter 9. Lugnasad (Lammas) Chapter 10. Mean Fomhair (Fall Equinox) Chapter 11. Herbs of the Druids Chapter 12. Herbal Alchemy and the Planets Chapter 13. Sacred Groves and Circles Chapter 14. Last Rites and the Celtic Otherworld Chapter 15. Under the Marriage Oak Chapter 16. Home, A Haven of Peace and Prosperity Chapter 17. From Childbirth to Puberty and Initiation Appendix A Pronunciation Guide Appendix B Resources Bibliography Plant Index Subject Index
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"Ms. Hopman demonstrates a wide knowledge of the Celts and their mythology as well as her understanding of modern homeopathy. Her book includes a Celtic dictionary, which makes it all the more appealing to anyone interested in ancient Celtic lore. She moves through the year describing rituals and herbal uses for Druidic holidays and celebrations. Herbs for marriage, funerals, births, and house blessings are discussed in detail. A fascinating herbal."
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780892815012
Publisert
1994-11-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Destiny Books,U.S.
Vekt
320 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

Forfatter

Biographical note

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.