Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Preface xiii
Introduction xv
Part 1 The Herbs and Their Planetary Signatures 1
Chapter 1 The Herbs of the Sun-Personal Power, Health, and Success 3
Chapter 2 The Herbs of the Moon-Dreamwork and the Inner Self 7
Chapter 3 The Herbs of Mars-Courage and Motivation 13
Chapter 4 The Herbs of Mercury-Communication, Knowledge, and Business 19
Chapter 5 The Herbs of Jupiter-Prosperity and Honor 25
Chapter 6 The Herbs of Venus-Love and the Arts 29
Chapter 7 The Herbs of Saturn-Grounding, Protection, and Stability 35
Chapter 8 The Herbs of Neptune-Creative Inspiration, Mysticism, and Imagination 41
Chapter 9 The Herbs of Uranus-Innovation, Originality, and New Thought Patterns 47
Chapter 10 The Herbs of Pluto-Karma and the Unconscious Mind 53
Part 2 Practicum: The Creation, Composition, and Blending of Alchemical Herbal Formulas 59
Chapter 11 Magickal Incense 61
Chapter 12 Ritual Oils 67
Chapter 13 Bath Salts and Purifying Bath Herbs 71
Chapter 14 Herbal Amulets and Magickal Potpourri 77
Chapter 15 Philtres, Elixirs, and Fluid Condensers 83
Part 3 Combining the Planetary and Elemental Influences 89
Chapter 16 Custom Formulas to Balance, Transform, Empower, and Manifest 91
Chapter 17 Creating Custom Formulas Using Numerology 101
Chapter 18 Creating Custom Formulas Using Astrology-Natal Charts 107
Chapter 19 Advanced Herbal Alchemical Work with an Astrological Chart 113
Appendix A Herbal Materia Magicka 119
Appendix B Planetary Energy and Herb Affinity 199
Appendix C Moon Phase and Planetary Day 205
Appendix D Elements and Their Corresponding Herbs 209
Appendix E Formulas and Recipes 215
Appendix F Table of Correspondences 223
Appendix G Table of Planetary Correspondences 227
Appendix H Necessary Supplies 231
Index 237