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    CeO Discorer how o draw wisdom om the mica ras of plane and pt. This book. shows ho ue the Halich Bete ne lon deck created with it Silo Thompson nigoe sen of ge ery Incading he names, orc propery acd symbols ean of de feared plans che Halos ed Gui isa ese resource fr working with thse powefl card, Whcher ote seeking oa point rman or an- te pci erin th oa ol incon you erploe ts boundary es eo val chee phe ‘Siolo Thompson is visual artist and author who employs mal- ‘ipl techniques and narrative forms, from traditional punting ‘9 comics and sequential illustration. The creator ofthe bestsll- ing Linserider Tarot, she has published and exhibized her work worktwide. Sia lives in Seate, Washington, and can be found online at wSiolsThompson.com. eae “weve ewe com rn cna God AdGIND ATald S-HOTINADAAH ° mE DGEWITC Hes e RD @) FIELD GUIDE STOLO THOMPSON & GwYo a HEDGEWITCH’S FIELD GUIDE About the Author Silo Thompson i slag visual rise who line nd works in Seale, WA. She uses maliple mediums and techniques inher work witha focus on drafsmanship and narrative development. A background in comparative teat ds Thompeon in her quest ‘otraiate comple des stories and emotions ie the langage of visual ar Thompson fils most neatly ino che caepory of figurative reais though her werk offen dale atthe edges of other disciplines, including comic are and animation. The Hedgewic Bowarical Oracle is Thompson’ second published wor wich with Llewellyn ‘To Write to the Author you wich o conc the author or would like mer information shout this boa please wre to he author in cate of Llewellyn ‘Worlivide, and we wil forward your request Lewes Werkd- wie can guarantee that every lester writen eo che author can beansere bur al wil be forwarded. 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This cllestion of for botanical cards dre inspiration fom the _rimoire ofthe hedgenitches, wise folk who walk the hin spaces bbeween worlds tis book you will nd descriptions ofthe plan astra onthe cards, where to Gnd chem, and ow they were used in past dimes and dhe ways in which we sill employ then. Each lovingly laserated card inthe deck inludes an ora- de propery thar can provide guidance toa seeker or meditative feu to queren. ‘The creation of thir deck was inspired by my own quest to become more knowledgeable abou the plnts around me and those athe roo ofa with natural healing practice. el ing ino the properties chat ie these plant ro divination and taro has been a reat process of dlacovery and delight The name ofthis project the Helgewitch Botanical Ore, directly draws from the plant-based practices tthe heat of wharsome 2 nimi call witchcraft and others consider womens craft or botanical medicine. Theistory explored in thie projectie most often one that involves women and other disenfranchised folk finding ‘ways to cre for each other Patiarchal stems and puritanical societies have dominated meine for centuries: female/queer Dovies have eulfered, been neglected and declared hysterical land abersant. And always at the fringes there have been heal: «xs —wiches, midwives, herbals and shamans who channel the power of nature and seek to help thove fn need. The woed Frdgeich describes a person who lives outside of normal so- ery. In very practical erm chese were often women living beyond the hedges or walls of city, Because they were nor ‘welcome within. The term also describes che plan gathering practices of witches, healers, and shaman who foraged in the hedges atthe edges of catered elds ax well as deep in the ‘woods, wilds and along shorelines. “The lore surrounding these people als includes “hedge ridin’ the practice of veauring into the edereal o leaving the body/physical realm. Flying ointments made from plants ‘with psychotropic properties such at fnglove, Brugmansia, and various nightshades were crested to aid che hedgerider in their questo pierce che veil and cael into che unknown. While this discussion quickly vers into the esceic (and be- yond the scape of hie projet) es worch noting that al these practices and traditions are firmly rooted in natare—specif ‘lly inthe land, planes, and knowledge about thie proper use. Infact hedgewitchis alo acerm chac applies tothe nature ofthe ‘very plants dis project details, Alaoet without excepeon, che plants his book also lve beyond dhe hedge ora the edges— of sturbed lands with ageculurl or industrial history along hedgerows, roads, pars, and even in your own backyard In soe cate these ae feral eather than wild plants. Taking place over the course of thousands of years, the boranical histories of chese planes are interwoven with our own in which chey have been cultivated, disseminated, prized, jgored, rested as ‘weeds, and ulimaraly spread to every comer ofthe exth ‘A couple of years ago I created « trot deck calle Line stride, During char time, eook a deep, narure-faeled dive inco the eabbit hole of herb lore and I have yet to emerge on che other side. While researching each card in the tarot deck, I Lbogan eo ealze har there were deep boeanicalcoreespondences that informed many of che illueraions and ard meanings. For example, the pomegranates that grace the rational image of| the High Priestess card featutes that legendary fruit which tes the image ofthe Fgh Priestess to che myth of Persephone and bar yeatly journey to the underworld, «myth hatin rurm re Aects che coming of winter and the yey lumber of nature “Themth leo speaks to she essence ofthe High Priestess, who guards the passage berween the known and unknown reams, the conscious and subconscious. Like Periph she is able co move between world. In addition, the cultural history of| she pomegranate goes even deeper Ie feel symbol and ‘vas sed in prepariarcal rites of womanhood. In many cul cures it tied to love and marriage traditions A favor fruit of goddeses, che pomegranate can be seen in many ancient de- Pictions of Aphrodite and Hera eis also a superfood packed fal of antonidans and tains, rer life-giving arributes Arar card reader would be misting at of potentially help- {a information in a reading if chey were ro ignore the pome: agranate an everything i symbolizes. I could probably write & whole hook just abour the plants traditionally eatured on trot cards—the Queen of Wands with her sunflowers, the golden swhear (and moce pomegranates!) pictured with che Empress, ‘he lauree adorning the Six of Wands, and 30 on. Because of| these corespondences between archetypes and plans, Ive hose to inca caro card information in the race property descriptions Ifyou are sing thi dec ae partof a divination ot cartomancy practice, I hope these correspondences will prove ‘sell. IF you are jase here forthe bornicl information, fel five to igore the rest. ‘While che book will hopeflly be informarve as 2 hotan cal manual, his peojee it alo a natural extension of ay work ‘with tarot: Bach cad explore not just how we can use these planes bue whae we can learn from chem and whae qualiis ‘they embody as wellFor example, the daly creates beaut fal blossom tbat only lasts single day and this ephemealty reminds us dhe everything is temporsey, good and bad Heer ing a fei, we muse ry to live it beautify Or consider the lowly: ubiquitous dandelion, teaching humility and serving as reminder that chings needa be rar ro be precious. In short, ‘this projet isa Labor of lose based on both my appreciation Innotcion 5 for these plants and my profound respect forthe brave souls ‘who have always ied beyond the hedges—healin. helping, and weaving magic [sincerely hope that you enjoy tht book snd card deck and that i lps you fel closer tothe natural worl and alli offers How to Use the Cards “Trnsr norawteat-canos caw nr wsed as an orade deck or a8 Alshcards with this book axa study guide. My hope i that che ‘tyseatons will help the user learn to iden these planes on _sight—by blossom: leaf shape and fru. The book endeavors to Inlpthe curious lesen aboue these erential plans and heir hie ‘oie applications. This rx dscuses where eo fnd the plans ‘what pat of the plan is commonly used, and whether they are primarily edible or medicinal: [also love to cook, soa few of my favorite recipes are induded along with some anecdotal or fll Joricinformation Thope te reader finds a intresting as I do ‘When uted at an oracle tal in your meditation or divina- ‘con practic, che cards can standalone of workin conjunction swith other catomany rol. For example, you may wane rouse these botanical cards in a reading witha tator or Lenormand deck co ad an extra layer to your spreads. An oracle dec is very intuitive and lets formal than tarot or ote system that 1 Howto Uethe Cade have an established history and methodology: With orale decks, here are no rales ane must fllow and chey can be use fil co any querene, whether they are seeking specif informa- ‘on or generl guidance. "Trust your inion” isa phrase any alivination practitioner has heard million rime, but itis never ‘er than with an oracle dock. Thete are many ways employ an oracle dec, and each practioner will cerainly Gnd chee ‘own methods with time and practice. Here are afew sugges sions that may help. “The Hedgewieh Botanical Ora catds are not intended ce be rea in reverse: the cand backs are abi diferent top to bottoms allowing you to organize the deck for an upward fe ing reading, Tha sid, you can ofcourse read eevee if you would lik. I secommend a slow and intentional shang of the deck. Take this ime to handle the cards dear your mind of peripheral concerns, and really fous onthe question or prob- lem in your life that mose needs attention or clifcation. For example, fy ate having issues wich your ving smation and sre thinking abou moving from one place ro another, oes om that. In chis ese, would recommend you no think abou all the possible eprions (eg, move in with a love interes, gt rid ‘of a problematic roommate, refinance + morgage) bur rather think specifically abour yourself and your dwelling place. In a _query lke this, I mgheacrslly ute a focus tool—an image or 3 word chat get o the heat ofthe mater [n thie sation, the word home can be used to conjure the ides of fling a home and related in che righe place with che right people Howto eethsConls 9 Vinulize hin word in your min as black exon an cmpey age oem sgn agnini a night shy. Keep an open mi “Take 3 few deep breaths. Daw thie cad (Bie. nine, oF coe—whateve: you felis tgh). Using ome or busing out cxsmple Ficus word, Tm going 0 hypohesally daw eee «ads Elder (oracle propery Enlace), Dagiy (Ephemeral, an! Cobosh (Comfor). Only yu ea know what this means to ou, buf were doing realig fr someone onthe sujet ‘of bom, I would probably suggest they temporal embrace something that el safe and comfortable fr cher. This could ‘ean moving in with fly for ashore ime or something along how ines. Adaconall in thi ae T would stress the ephemeralzy and wmporay naruse ofthis, a sometimes a stp forwatd may require afew steps back—and thats okay. “The reading wold be very diferent if Burdock (Tenacity) or “Trout Lily (Patience) had shown up these cars igh urge os to persevere in an uncomforuble station ruber than Jumping ship to something more comfortable and sf ‘The above sample rang uses jus che botanical orale card, but you may find it moeehelpfil eo mix his deck with ches from your civnaton practice. Yow might doa shree-card raw wih 3 tarot deck regarding a new love interes. Lets say youseea Knight of Wands (new aviv yous, possibly impul sve), a Nine of Cups (he classic wish-flfillmene card), ane a ‘Seven of Cups ilusions). In our bypoterical reading, we draw botanical orale card and get Wormwood (Caution). Okay ‘hi could he a prenysragheforward ding news younger! 10. Howe Use the Cand Jmmarare love interes: has arrived or wil arve om the scene, bur asthe Seven of Cops ells us, things mighe noe be gute what chy seem. You could very well find yourself aught up {na situation where you think you are geting what you wane, bburbeware (Caution) of deception dlusions, being misled and s0 on. Depending on your own intuition, these cards could be read quite differently bue you can see how employing one ‘or more oracle cards ina traditional reing cam bring greater fecus and easey [No maer how you use chese cards remember thar your ‘own ineuiton is your most powerful ral I hope you find this deck usefil fan, and informative. Happy reading! On Foraging and Plane Use Berone roveamne, PICKING. OR EATING any wild plants, please take precautions to make sure you are correctly idensifping them. Many plans can look very similar, and some completely ‘benign plants have lookalikes shat can be tore or even deadly IE you are considering taking your botanical practice into the realm of collecting eating creating medicinal product, Fa serongly sugges connecting with 2 clas or expert in your area for guidance and sfey. Tht book and deck stents to be as wll recerched as pose, butt eannot be rliod upon a definitive source of fe plone identification, Aside from the possible conc: ity ofthe plats themselves, environmental hazards must also be considered areal a concen for ever the most experienced Forager Another reason to seck qualified guidance is lath the coreet methods of harweastrae and prexenation ofthe plang Overhareeting from one plancor anaes can damage the onpiism or eosyetem, hemicals exhaust, animal wase, and parasites 12 OnForagagant Pn Ue ‘uptettng the fale balance of insees and animals thar de- pend on the plane for food or sheer. Additionally plese prac- tice the No Trace policy: we are the stewarde of eis already revousy injured planet, soles do what we can co preserve what lef. ll eh sai, getcing out nto nature and becoming fnimate with these wonderful organisms priceless: srongly urge you ro lace up and head oat! Cee Index of Cards oxo Bearberry STRENGTH Arctostaphylos wva-ursi (Uva urs, Douglas bere. kinnikinnick, alpine bearers mountain beasbery back bearberty ‘The wane or tits common plants Uo ws or bear rape as ieisone ofthe bears voit foods. This dwarf shrub is telared ‘heather. The leaves ate glotsy and oval and often turn red in surumn. The small, ur or lantern shaped flowers ae white of ligh pink and occur in groups of ewo to fe. This plan lowers in June in the Northern Hemisphere: The fai is green a fist, ‘uring to red and then back or a dark purplish red roward the ‘end of summer. The Red Bearberey wil remain re chrough is growing zeton, Plants of thie family can be found in North “America, Asa, and Burope. You can Bind this plane in moor land, in dey forests with birch ana pine, and ache edges of, ‘bogs. Arctostaphylos alpina basa symbioric relationship and lve with agi which supply it with auesents such as phosphorus Widely used in herbal remedies, che leaves can be made ino tea, dred, or used as 3 tonic, antiseptic, and antingent Tecan also be mixed with other botanicals, auch as red alder or sumac, and smoked with tobacen. A misture calle kin Kick (2 Unami Delaware word which randatslerlly 9 “minrure?) was widely used among different Native American peoples a tobscco-like product. This plan as slong history ‘of human as; for example, ei written about in the London Phurmacopoia, published in 1788. “The leaves can be forage at anytime during the summer and dried for Later use, Beaberry is thought to be eclacively safe bor treat this plane with caution: lage doses have been teported ro cause nase, vomiting, ever. misariage, ints and a hose of other ailments ‘Siseng, a quale strongly aseoiaed with che hea i the “orice property of this card, Aside fom being fvorie food for the animal, barber echoes the bears energy in its qualices of ardines and the abit to chive india condcions In almost any cle bears are considered talismans of strength, confidence and grounded energy-In some culkaresas wean livnasion systems such as Lenormand, che Bear has a mati chal aspect and can represen a strony patient woman, “The anecdotal “nama beat” ofcourse comes co mind. The serength spoken oF here it not of aggression bur the quiet con- dence that comes Grom hard work and balance. The Queen ‘of Pentacles of tarot is one card shat connect with the energy ‘of chs plan, confident, nurturing, and fierce when challenged. ‘Stengsh is also apefic fit; che calm abiiey ofthe querent 0 ‘ame the beast comes For confidence and inner knowledge, ‘no rom weapons or ticks 18 Bewtery Other names ‘Ura urs, Douglasbeery: kanikinack alpine beaberry mous tain bearberrys black beasbery Oracle property Strength. Blackberry ~ ADAPTATION Rubus ursinus % Douglas berry, Pri lacherry, Pacific dewbeery tring Blackberry 20, Bikey “Tun Larin Nase ov rts planes rubs for"brambe and ws us feat as isa eequendly found in areas where bears are also found ands course among thee seaple foods. The variant Rudus ermeniaau,comenly called the Asian Blackberry. can be found workivide and in an axtounding aray of environments. “The uly black fruit isnot a true berry inthe botanical sense of the word but an aggregate fic composed of small drupe- lets. Iris a widespread and well-known group of moe thn 375 species, many of which area closly related microspecies native throwghour Europe, nowthwester Afica,eemperste western snd central Asia, and North and South Amerie. Blackbersy an be ditnguished from ts eave the raspberry by whether the torus (core or se) stays with che fruit when picked. Rasp berry cores remain en the plant so the betey will b hallow as “opposed eo blackberries, which retain the pulpy coe. The Hackberry is valued for ie dlcious fue which can ‘be made inc syrups jams, lies, cobbles, pes ce crams and countless cher ety seats In addition, the leaf ofthe plane thas also been used medially for cennuis. Dried and steeped. ‘no te, blackberry laf canbe used to tet intestinal disorders, ‘mouth ulcers and abo of her silments The lefand fui can ‘be wed oaid ins hele pregnancy a hey arch in viamine and folic ac. The aciigy and tannins inthe tea are sid eo help with skin disorders and he high siamin C content boosts the immune system, To make blackberry te, pour cup of boiling water over 2 pf died leaves. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Gather the blackberry leaves in pring and ery summer: er in the year as fll weather set inthe leaves sy begin o grow ‘molds and fungus, especially when fll rans begin “The oracle propery related to this group of plantsis Adapt ‘or Adapaation. Any gardener forget ot hiker who has had co contend with he thomy ars ofthis bramble can atest ro the {ace that no matter the rerein this senalous plant finds away to larish, Though often being thoughe of as pes or invasive plan, the blackberry also provides shelter tomany animals and food for butters, bees, moths, and all sore of larger crea ses. ncading humans 22 Blakey ‘The blackherysabiley to adape and Aourish in new or ‘even hostile eran is certainly something we can lear foes. Pare ofits sucess can be atrbuted tits thorny canes: The blackberry bramble is neaely impenetrable and never easy 10 ‘eradicate. Ifyou find yourself in scuation char seems to re- ‘uiee that you adapt. even radically keep in mind that i ie sometimes good co have your defenses up while you ae in fax In ime you ean ower and offer your gifts to the world. Forg ng into ew terrain a never eay and may requiem great deal of ffore and opennes to change. Remember tha scare can bbe one of your mast important ool in times of ranstion and change. Other names Douglas berey Pacfc Hackberry, Pace dewhery,ealing blackberry Oracle property Adaptation. 2 Borge Boxacn 18 4 common aut herb from the family Borgi- acexe. Often called starlower because ofthe blossoms, which Ihave five poinre petals, the fowers are usually Blue chough pink and whic varieties also exe. Ie spread prolifically and hasaloug Aowering season. In borage blossoms June through September. In some milder cli ‘mates, borage wil bloom all yeas. Borage has a lng culinary and medicinal hisony and i sodas a eed res vegetable ceed herb, and garnish Bor age leaf has a pleasanecucumberlike taste ands used in salads, soups, and pickles. However, borage leaves contain alkaloids ‘thar are helived to damage che liver so do yous research before consuming them! The eet Rower which is edible and del- cous is mot offen used asa garnish for dessere and cockeals and was the original garnish forthe Pian cup cocktail. Boe- age flower is alto one of the botanicals frequently used in the making of gin, Ie can also be candied or added to jelies. The lighe cucumber favor of borage makes i a perfec garni For fish dishes, especialy sslmon. Borage simple syrup is easy 0 make and ita wonderfl ation ro cocktail sods water and {vices To make a borage simple syrup combine one cup of water swith one cup of sugar Sects mixtare ove low heat wat che sugar is dissolved, Add one cup of washed borage leaves and blossoms Cook the syrup gently fr fifeen minutes and then take off dhe heat cover and step for one hour Strain the yup through fine seve, bots and refrigerate. Tey the syrup over peste dinates, youcan Ged Bonge 25 ice with soda water or in simple cockal of wo past gin co ‘one part syrap, shaken with ce and lemon. Or of cours, in a losin cup. 24 Boone ‘Courage’ the oracle propery thateorespon most strongly ‘othe borage planers legendary frit spi iting and couage- indacing proportion Cec warirs drank wine favored with bor age to give them courage in bate and borage leases and lowers wer eaten Roman soldiers before chey wont of to fight Medi «ral knights wore scarves embroidered with Borage fora pacerns forthe same reason, For courage charm, ick a borage Hossom in your pocket before any sess seston or deinkaeea or glass of wine avoued with borage aes Drinking borage tai sail vo increase psychic powers and relieve sympeoms of depression. Many of che most noced herbal face hroughont history have considered ic avery efcsive an Aeprestant forthe feng of elation induces, Dlace the fe blossoms on an aka ro bring lack and power ro your spells Sprinkle eushed dried leaves around che woekplace fo inspira ‘ion and busines expansion, Beate of is connestons ta jp: ter thicher ie atocated with the Hierophantin theraroe deck ther names Searlwer baglost, vipers bugloss, borage, barrack (man of courage). Oracle property Cougs. e a Burdock : TENACITY “ct lp Cocklebur, gobo root, lot bur bure seed 28 tard ‘Ths tanor-tearep riawr is warive tothe emperae regions ‘ofthe old world but is now naturalized almost everywhere. The purple flowers ate grouped in dusters and appear in midsum- ‘mer; the Howes car on che dp of pricy ball srucure that ght remind you of cites, The burs ofthe lower are sharp and often tc to oching and animal fur, which is pare ofthe reason the oracle propery associated with this plane i Tena “The roots ofthis plane are highly edible and often eaten spe- cially in Asia. The rots and ams of young plant can be pre- pare for eating by fee scrubbing and peeing them co remove the biter exterior Then boil or sweaty minutes or unl ender, season, and enjoy. manure Hower stalks may lo be harvested in ate spring the tase resembles tha of artichoke The leaves of greater barack provide food fr caterpillars and other ince, Dried burdock root sed in fle medicine and asa component in bath and beauty products. The sed and leaves are employed in rational Chinese medicine, patculaly fer skin conditions and in cough and cold remedies, This ll plan hat deep soot that range fom brownish green to nearly black. The large, wavy, hear shaped leases are green on the top and whitish on dhe boom, making Mdendcaion easy. “Tenacity isthe orale propery associated with burdock both becaste ofthe burrs which cing stubbornly to anything they can, and because chit plane often thrives in dhe mone di fcule tren. Some suatons requite acceptance and ering 0, bur there are also cimes when you have co keep holding ‘oni when persistence, determination and perseverance are the qualiccs chat will eventually bring the greatest reward. Your journey will noc always be ey Someries you may fel over helmed, underappreciated, andl unseen—cake dese dificult moments ome step at time, cling to the things you know ro be true and valuable, and eventually you will prosper. Other memes CCocklebur gobo 100s, clorbus, bur see Oracle property Tenacry Calendula BRIGHTEN Glen fala &% Marigold, por marigold, Mazy’s Gol, Jackanapes-on horsbacke, rules, ‘common marigole, Soech marigeld CCaledals 21 Canenpota, atso catien wantcouo tsagenus of annual and perrenial herbaceous planes har are widely culvated and ean be grown easily Various species of calendula are used rationally as both scainary and medicinal herb. While closely related ro the marigold, calendula is edible while many rarigold varie ae not To identify medicinal pot margoldl (aka Calendula of ‘nals versus marigold, examine the seas ofa dead lower. The ‘common marigolds sraght stick with a white cp, while the calendla has curved aeda witha edged extrion “This wonder plane akesits mame fom the face tha with bic of sn, ican be in Bloom on alms everyday of the cal ‘nda yar. The Beau golden blossoms open coche morning Tighe and close a8 the sun fades. The Rewer petals are eile 50 ‘use chem fed in salads and dewerts or dred to add color to cheese and sauces. yellow dye extracted fom che Howers can bbe used co bring vibrant stron color to fabric or paper Add calenla petals wo yogurt fesh cheese, or fui saad for adel cious flavor addition and gorgeous pop of color [Narieo southern Europe, Call fii is also widely culited and nacelle throughout North America, Earope, and north Aftica. The medial use of elena has been docu ‘mented for centuries. Preparations include ses and compress for the exermal treatment of wounds, bars, and rashes 2x well tonics and vas for internal consumption andthe eeatment of _groimatnal dices casing sims such an cers 32 Caen Cave swith “The flowers have alo been used traditionally to support ‘he immune system alli he spires, Calendal il and conics «can be employed eo reat abdominal craps and constipstion. Calendula can also be applied ro wounds as an ansihemor thagie and antiseptic. “Mosc conumonly known a eo infused ol for wounds and skin trauma, che bright orange or yellow flower can be Cedi 38 ‘aken internally fora variety of ailments. Avery ery wayto use thi wonderfil plan isto dehydrate the blossoms thocoughly (chey will mold if any moisture remains) in ether a dehyde tor or an oven set very low When the flowers are completly dy Bl half 2 mason jar with them and top up he jr with high quality almond ol Leave his sineue inthe sun Forten to fourteen days or unt he oil ia bright orange color Pour dhe mixture through cheesedloth eo erin out she blotsome and use the ol as skin moistrizer or combine with beeswax ro rake balm (Calendula is asociated wih the orale property Brighten. Tes plane chat speaks of summer ease sunshine good times and the Blesual momen ine Seeing tis cant is ike aie bit of sunshine fling on your di. projet or eationship Take i t face value and let yourselfenoy the dimple goodness of life. Much ike the Sus cain a are deck this is nt plane char has much eps: while eis very cay grown, ica enduze cold, excessive hea, or adverse conditions. you were ose this carina friend shiporlove reading se might mean tha happines and god tines re in store bu thit they are temporary and peshaps somewhat soperfcial The phrase Tr-weather frend” might be an ape way to hin abou chi card when it shows up in 3 relaonship con reat While ome clement oF warning might be implied, n gener this adi happy one. Calendula sunny plane shar brightens soothes and heals and ih okay eo jus accept it as one of nares ‘blessing. very phase fou fe journey equicesgrace—the grace to pence inthe fic of avers bur alo (nape even mone i porandy) the grace 1 embrace memens of ease ad abundance, Other names ‘Margo, poe marigold, Marys Gold, Jaanapes-en-horsbacke, ‘les common marigold, Sou marigold Oracle property Brighten, a Cattail BUILD “Typha lain y uilrush,reedman, redmace, punks, ‘comdog gras, Cossack asparagus 36 Conn ‘Toni ts cessor agai perennial planes with long grace {al leaves and chick, sausage-shapd shizomes. Whex ripe the Ibeads disinegrae into a cotony Buff of ses which are car ried away by the wind. Many parts ofthe Typha plane ae e- ‘le and useful ro humans. The shizomes can be harvested from lace aurora ro carly spring and are nutritious when proceed {wo a flour after drying, The stalks are Gbrous and must be peeled before being dred and ground into meal: Once pected, the white cores can be eaten raw a boiled, havinganasparagt Uke favo, whic ie why one oth plant nicknames Costa asparagus asi in poplar in pares of Russia. The leaf bases ‘an be eaten raw or cooked especially in late spring when they are young and tender, Even che pollen from the sping flower is edible and cam be combined wich egy poridgece soup asa thickener tails ave found in a varity of climates from tropical and subetopical ro remperate. They grow in humid coastal re gions and can even be found in ponds. lakes, or rver-ed wee lands at extreme elevation, Catal are always found in or neat water general in shallow water bu iis also somerimes found growing inating mat structures and even in brackish estuary ater. Al of chaise say chat no mater where you ae, youcan ikely ind this wondefal plant 38 Const While carails ae a great potential food source, they are mach more widely use as a building material, The rushes and leaves are used co weave baskets, seating. roofing insulation, boats and even whole loting islands upon which people build their houses! Animals ike masksts and beavers leo use che rushes ro build and insulate thei homes. The ortle property Build isa perfoce ft for dis useful plant. Thre are times in ie when we must focus on iumeite goals and concerns and ‘other times when we should be building strengthening our foundations, and planning for che Fuure. Relating cis oracle card ro aro cards ie coull be connected with the Ten of Cupe cor the Ten of Pentacles, as bath speak ro building legacy Lationships, and the foundarons of 3 etong home. Adaltion ally if T were to create a Tare of Wands card today I would definitely use cari in the imagery because chat cd speaks scrongly of planning for che future, looking sea, and invest {ng sme and effort into personal development. Other names Bulle, eeedman, redmace, punks, comdog grass, Costa asparagus, Oracle property Build Chamomile SOOTHE ‘Matricaria chamomilla Wier of Youth, Roman chamomile, German chamomile pineapple weed e& 40 Chanomie CChuamonn rs rite wante cave: o group of related lower ing panes fom the daisy family. You can find thie plane almove anywhere inthe work and very likly in your own backyard ‘or local park. The sweer-smeling blossom of the plane can be ied and made ino a dalicious, calming tea tha fnctions a relaxant. Even chough this ubiquitous a digestive and over plan every eauy to find and prepare sleo widely commer lly available and can be found ae almost any grocery stots Use chamomile re or extract ro eae ates tension and cte- area state of relaxed alectness. The ol or extrac ofthis plane is also used to soothe skin discomfort, sores, ule inthe mouth, and as treatment for many other ailments. The most com ‘monly used types of chamomile are German chamomile (Mat icra chamomile) Reman chamomile (Chamaemcum robe) “To create an hebal infusion (or ea) add tw tablespoons of lied chamomile Bowers to an eight to ten-ounce mug of hot water Cover and steep the mature for ten minutes. Sean che tea and enjoy a ie or with honey. (ee worth noting thatthe US National Instutes of Health recommends that prognane and nursing mothers nor consume chamomile asi may cause uterine contraetions) “The orale property Soothe reminds us to cae for ourzaies an others expecially in times of ses o dl, No mater hat problem or decision you ae facing cal an cought ‘mind will aways help you move forward in che bese wa. This property may alo indicate that now isnot che mos prudent rime fora confrontation, breakup, or change. Sometimes un- Chmonde 41 alg pour (or ther poop) feathers ean calm astuation tat Toke like was headed for confiontation. Diplomacy is oem the bes ste Other names Water of Youth, Roman chamer apple wed. {German chamomile, pine Oracle property Soothe. & Chicory SUSTAIN Cichorium intybus Succory, wild suecory, endive, radichio witot Chery 18 Conon cntcony 15 4 punewntas heth reared tothe dan- llion, Ie has blue or purple (ot arly, white o pik) How ‘rs and ic grows a8 a wild plant on roadsides in Europe, as ‘well as in North America and parts of Asia and the Middle Ease, Chicory has become naturalized in most of the world When grown frie edible leaves, i is known as leaf chicory and the leaves cut from young plants canbe sed rw in salads ‘Older foliage shouldbe blanched 1 remove biterness, Some chicory varieties ate grown for their roots, which ate used as coffe substi similar ro dandelion coffee. Chicory coffee is known to most Americans ae a vgional beverage found in [New Orleans—and if you ae lcky—served alongside Fresh, thor beignets. Ie was a popula beverage in France as wel and its use became quite widespread daring wartime when i was mized with dwindling supplies of coe. A hot beverage made from chicory roor extract is populae in Eastern Barope and is served a caffeine free coffee subsiete. The young ros ate also delicious when boiled: when prepared with bute, they Ihave a lavor that is much like 2 parsnip. You can ind chicory con vacant and, fallow Geld and by roadsides, Chicory ic en ily recognized by ts woody ough seems feszooned with bight blue Rowers abous the size and shape ofa dandelion. Alkhougs humans use this plane as a drink and ocasional food route, ee exeremely valuable as animal fodder to sup: plement the diet of livestock, especially daring times of the year when i is hard co grow other grazing erops The orale property Sustain speaks co che usefulness and availabilty of Chior chicory daring difical times. Cows horses, sheep, rabbis, and ‘ven poultry and field fowl take isporcane aurienes from this plane Chicory isan example of how one organism can stain others, so I Like to chink of i in eelaion to a person role in 2 community. You may noe always have the bes sl et, che ight answer or resources to shave, bur we can all contribute and supporc those around us Sometimes thar just means being there ina dficule moment listening, moving fuenitureo in- ly holding pace for others. Do what you can to sustain others and yeu will find others will de she same for yous The Six of Peatales in a aroe deck speaks co charity, commit giving, and the need to sustain one another. You may find youre on the giving oF receiving end ofthis equation, so try to handle either postion with grace Other names ‘Shccory. wild succor. endive, adie, witlook Oracle property Susi, @ Clover NURTURE “Teflium pratense 46 Cloner rover Axo TasroML ARF coMMON names fora group of sore than 300 planes from He pe fly. Clover can be Found worldwide, with che higher diversity being found inthe tem perate Northern Hemisphere. However you ean find one of ore vaticties of clover almost anywhere, including at high altitudes and in places as far ranging as che Andes of South Ameria andthe sub-Saharan plains of Aft Sweee-amellng clover, whether white, red, purple, or green ita source of many valuable nutrients, sch as calcium, lions, snagnesiam, niacin, phosphorus, pocassiums thi rine, and vitamin C—it even has protein in et The Blossoms and leaves are edible for hamans though this planc is most fe quently used for livestock: Honey bees are aso fod of varieties of cover. Red clover offen prepared asta, isa rich source of aofavone, which ae like estrogens (known as phy- toestrogens) making this plane usful for treating menopause symptoms, PMS, and promoringbreascand cardiovascular beath “The chree-leaf structure ofthe lover has been very ind ‘ential in the history of atchiecrure andl design. The graphic focr composed of chree overlapping rings is called a tefl pat- temandit pops up in places ae arranging as freeway intesec: tions church interiors, and in couneless visual cons and logos. Clover 47 The chee gren arrows of a reeycing symbol are one ex- ample he radiation hazard and biological hazard symbols are lbo crf patterns. This design is parculaely useful because ic canbe recognized in any orientation. The thee leaves ofthe lover have been an important Christin con as they are atep> resentation ofthe trinity. The tefl is also a popular motif in heraldry. 48 Clover ‘Clover sa wonder plane with sweee smelling blossoms thar are widely useil to humans, honey bes, and grazing ani- imal of all sore. Even the soil in which dover grows benefits foe ie asia nitrogen fxr and restores che ground berreen plancings of other crops. The ora propery of this plane is [Natur asthe vender sweetnes of clover can reminds of how to nureure those around us and can also apply tothe cate and tending needed 0 sustain our own ideas and peje Some st ations in life require discipline, tenacey and a song wil, and «others an only be brought ition wich encouragement and kindness. In he raroe deck the Queen of Pentaies embodies the suturing sweemess ofthis plan and the Fou of Wande shows tsthe joy of barons home and fami Clover 99 Other names “Tafliam, efi hare’ for, shamrock, meliog honey lotus Oracle property Nature & Cohosh REPEL ‘Actaea racemosa Black snakeroos, bughane, ral rot black baneberry 6 Brack conosn 1s orre usw asa dieeary supplement and medicinally as «remedy for gynecological and other disorders, including cove throats, kidney problems, and depression. This planes poisonous in large doses and can ivtae neve centers, «can intefere wich bil contol, and may cause abortion. The oot isan expectoran, hypnotic sedative tonic, and a vase- lactis harvested inthe aurumn a8 the leaves die down, then cut into pieces and dred. In Noh Amerie sis plane thas been use to create an antidote o snake bits giving i che rname"black sakeroot” Curiously some fogs and oad ate at reseed othe plan (One oftise mos striking features of black ohosh is ies me cna smell. which repels many insect (ies informal mame ie "baghane”) and gives rit is oracle property Repel. maybe 1 sange word to sce in an oracle content, but there are many situations in which rectngeecing repelling of warding of may be necessary—consder what ro do with bad energy, the lunselcome advances of someone, of even your ove negative thoughes or feelings. Push away things chat are holding you back or weighing you down, such as negative sla, dain, people or situations, or destructive criticism. Dwelling on the negative seldom help. Inthe taroe deck the Six ofS {scone card that speaks of etting tes and meving on 52 Coho “The Devil trot ead, especially in reverse, cou be warm ingyou of negative bonds or dependencies that ae holding you back Separation, ending and ejection these areal dificult parts ofthe human experience bu sometimes these radical ac tions ace needed for new growth ro happen Order names Black snakeroot bugbane rattle rot, black baneberry. Oracle property Repel Dandelion HUMILITY “Taraxacum officinale Blowhal liows-tooth, cankerwort, mille witc,yllow-gowan, Irish Asi, monka-head, pries-crown Danan 56 DaNDELIONS ARE CONSIDERED A WEED, but every pat of his amusing plans edible, Provide the planchas nor been sprayed with weed killr, dandelion leaves can be eaten caw, steamed, fed, or Wanched. The flowers canbe eaten ra red used co make wine. The ror canbe deed, ground, and roasted for ‘sea ofc sabarcue simular to chicory; ot can be prepared 84100 vegerable. Iisa general sximulane ro the digestive sys tem and the urinary organs expecially since s made fom the tops oe the roe. All parts of the plane contain a somewhat baits, lly juice Latex) dat is sed for medina purposes, (Combined with citrus and various other ingredients, che flower petal are used ro make dandelion wine: Dandelion sone ofthe ingreients in rational ror ber Dandelion leaves conain abundant vitamins and minerals, cspecilly vitamins A.C, and K,and are good sources of calcium, potassium, iron, and manganese. The English name, canton, isa dvivativ of che French deve de kon meaning"hors tooth? refering tothe toothed appearance of che dandelion lea. This homely lle planc isa constant reminder tha ase becasse something is common or even ville does nor mean i is use- less. The dandelion has rch history going back thoussnds of years cha ewines tether with human efor. Thoug hur ble, lowe ro he ground, and found never coener ofthe work, this plane ie gfe Te is full of ucrenes hae humans, animals, and countless bucreries and other nsec can use Dando 57 ‘When you feel underappreciated or invisible, remember the dandelion and is ability o Hourish. Seen fom a dif ‘ent perspective, che orale property Humiliy is needed when sessing oar oon importance in a given situation or relation: ship. Are you overestimating your own contributions, value, or clifclies? Is very easy to lip into a narcisstic mindset afte all we are each atthe center of our own universe. How ‘vei is sometimes essential ro step ack and be very honest athout where we stand in relation o ohers. Everyone wants ro beard and fel valved. Are you doing your best ro ee others in askinds light as you sce yourself? Other names Blowbll ons-toth,cankerwor, milk wite,yellow-gowan, Jah din, rnonks-head, pr Oracle property amie e EPHEMERAL “Hemerocallis iioasphodelus Daylily @ Dathy. 59 “Twos ane was weatteRs oF che Asphodelacae family bot this entry specially addretes che dally (Hemera), ide sifable by its long, fat bladeshaped leaves that come up fom the base of the plan rather han of de walkie ether species of ly. The ror of de days nor abulb as one igh expect, but a grouping ofrubers cc reserble ingesting poetoes. The day iy Bost fram thin talk andi most afen orange o bright yellows Thie perennial plan i very exible—the blossoms, young shoots and roots ofthe day ae delicous prepared seamed, fied, or botled. Before they open, the young blossoms simply stutéed are among the best vgetables Ihave ever taste pre- pared like potatoes the bers are extemely tasty One delicous ‘way to prepare thes fowersisro baer and lightly ry them, In falllore, pregnant women wesr dali around their wast encourage the birth ofa male child. A not of caution, per usage: Proper idenication is key as many My species are uit toxic Additionally he ra leaves ofthe day ae known to contain hallcinogenic properties The oracle word for cis plans Ephemeral inspite by the fae shat each dally Hlossons ‘only lies fora singe day reminding ws of che temporary naare ‘of everthing in if Ie an be very hep in smes of dilfieakey to remember tha everything i ering, Some daylies Mossom ac night, a metaphor fr beauty orn in moments of darkness. Deyliy 61 Other names Hemerocallis golden needles Oracle property Ephemeral Dogwood 6 Mons Twas rere soscies oF rc and shr fall under che name dogwood, and no mater where you aren the world you will likly find a member ofthis wonderful plane family. Tis ‘entry focuses om the Cornu genus, which boasts edible Fait and beautiful four-petaled lowers. The name ‘dog-tee” en ‘ered the English vocabulary in the sxtcn hundreds, becom ing “dogwood” by 1614. The rough-skinned red fruits ofthe tee are known ax dogherries or houndberres. When ripe the Fri i meet ere and very high in virin Cn ana parta of the world they ate consumed regulaly and are recommended 136 cold and flu remedy. The bark of the re is also used t0 make tonics and atringents for vatious medicinal purposes Dogwood swige can be used ro clean your teth in Hew of 3 tethbrush “This plane is associated with the oracle property Defend The dogwood bas historically been the wood of choice for making dage'—pointed weapons such as daggers, stakes, and ‘roms While we woul! [ike to move throngh life without confrontations somerimes we muse make stand and Sigh for ‘ourselves, oar principles or those whom we eae about. Com promise and diglomacy have cheir places but there are times ‘when one must fight. In wrxing thie Tam seo reminded of ‘ling and arrows" phrase from Ham chat apeaks of per sonal (specifically verbal) aacks. Are you cing under seg, maligned, or atacked? Depwond 65 [Now may not be the time for passive: Defend yourself when necessary, stand up fr wha you know eo be tue: The Five of Wands comes to mind immediately in relation to this ‘ard. Most of the fives in a tarot deck peak of eomperiton and standing your ground bue none more vehemendy than the Five ‘of Wands, This card orgs you tobe alert, engaged, and ready co fight forthe things you value. Other names Houndberry dogbery dagwood, whipplere. Oracle property Defend. RITUAL Sambucus nigra Eldran, hyd honey, black elder ‘common des pipe ee, bore ree Ber 67 “Thar n.pennenne eianrts xxown ro most people because of the fragrant and delicious ldecbecry blossoms, The dark-blue limoer-blck berries ofthis deciduous shrub or sell ee can bye ean ripe but are poitonous when unspe nado, al green parts ofthe plant are poisonous. The mature berries can bbe made nt jam jelly syrup and liquor. ELderZowee i highly prised for its agrance and weer flavor, and itis commonly ‘made into syrup cordial confectionary Havoringand even de- licious fier. This plant i used medicinally ro reat bronchi is, cough, upper respiratory cold infections and fever. Its an- sionidan loa is thought co ower cholesterol improve vision, bao che immune seer, improve heat health, snd combat colds and fe. Black elderherry syrup is an easily made coe remedy: combine % cup dried elferbrres and 4 cup dried ‘ine or chamomile leaves and flowers with 3 cups of water, Boil this mixtue uel the ederberies have reconstituted and are soft enough to mash, Stain through mesh seve, smashing, the berries with the back of a spoon, Discard the pulp. To che emaining uid, adda few tablespoons of grated fresh ginger and honey toast. “The elder tee as a long history of use for medicinal and culinary purposes bu ee hollow stems ae also used to re- te wind instruments, pipes, and even pop-guns and whistles ‘Maay supersons swi around cis ree and iis mentioned jin many carly txts on magic and witchcraft, Bach elder ree {is believed to hold a feminine guardian spirit known as che Elder Tree Mother oF Hhide-Moer: One should nor cut down 66 Bite the tree or take her branches withour making an offering and asking for permission. To ask for permission ro take wood or ‘ranches from there, yu say on bended kne, "Elder mother, give me some of chy wood and wil give thee some of mine ‘when I grow into ats or some vtiation. You will now if permission is granted ifthe tee becomes still and silent fora ‘moment. To protect animals and haevested crops fom harm, farmersin some ariculeal sities would place across mace free elder on thei cov sheds end barns, ‘The orale property Raa is inepited by the coundess an- iene craditions and twas surrounding this tre. There ae e- conde oF using an elder branch in wedding ceersones to bind ‘wo peoples rt for seing nd commnicaing with the fe and ricuals forthe planting, harvesting and use ofthe wee i sf Rituals are an imporeane part of community balding and daily life structure, enormotidy hell to thote who atpire to lead thoughtful and productive lives. Think about ways per your life whether they take the form of journaling, exercise, sated ceremony, ot something as simple sonal ital can ni as making 2 daily lie of what you would like ro accomplish. Riuas can stengthen relationships ease tension, and provide severe inthis busy and offen hectic world Other names ldrun, hyo, holunder, back elder, common elder, pipe xe, bore ree. Oracle property Ritu. F Fern ‘Altra filsfemina Brake root oak fer, common polyp, elecho GROWTH _ 72 Fen Man snrcies or ren caw be found acros the globe, and several have medicinal and culinary applications. Like many ‘aetis, the lay fern (Adyrium jlxfomina)picrred bere is ative and abundane througout mos ofthe temperate Nocth- erm Hemisphere. An infision of lady fern is used eo treat ee piratory problems or to cleanse wounds. stong desoetion sade from the rectrock can punge intestinal waren or teat fever and jaundice Christmas fer, maidentair and cinnamon fem ate all ed inthe erestment of sheumstis. In springione, fidehead shoows—the yetunfled new fonds-—ares foragers delighe. You can in them easly and they are delicous and il of antnidants, eis advisable to eal el lees cooked to destroy the exc praguilside: When foraging, harvest only % to % ofthe fdleheads from a ingle em 8 oer icing wlillhe plane. Fora simple ety prepraton,deopthe leheads (fer «thorough washing) ins alge po of eed bring wares Cook dalehead fens in he boiling wate unl just tender about 8 minutes. sin the idebeads and add shem to 2 hot lle with abi of bute or olive oS ver mediu-high heat and acd minced gar, and sale and pepper to east. Brown ‘hom lighly and ree end, ad» squecze of lemon juice. This rnakesa nc side dish especialy when served with ish Stand til in forest, lock round and chaneesare you wll se ferns carpeting almoet every surfce, sprouting even from the branches of ether plant The fen propagates chrough ava riety of nethods: wind and inser carry male spores to female flowers, hey can sprout baby ferns 2 the "prolferous” ips of Fen 73 shee fronds, and they can even grow asexually without fest ‘zation when conditions are nt ideal for normal repredtction 14 Fe Fer find 2 way ro grow no mate: what conditions they face inspiring the oracle property Growth. Ks not always cs) Sometimes we would like to renin with what is safe and kenown, bur stagnation docs not rend co Kad wo happiness and success. How can you push yoursll? What apporsinities do you have co seck personal growth? Wha adversity are you ie- Ing char could lea to new pate and ways of thinking? This ‘oracle property is much lice dhe Death exed ina taro deck— hough i often gives people a fright, ts message is very mach shou the kind of change tha ead to groweh Other nemes Brake rot, cak fr, commen polypod,helecho. Oracle property Grow:h Foxglove CONNECTION Digitalis parparea Wiches gloves ty gloves fairy caps, lk glove fairy thimble 76 Fann Foxotove 1s wipety oisraipureD rHRouaHouT much of the Northern Hemisphere and i a common wildflower, You wil sce these tal stately planes in meadows, along highway, and often in peoples lower bods where they are culkvaed a5 ‘onmamental garden plans. Honcy bees lve fnglves, andi turn the plan i dependene on bees for pollination. Though ttsed go make importne hesre medications his plant is poi- enous 9 umans and other animals. Al pats ofthe plane are roxic— including any waterin which the flowers are kepe. While poisonous, Fxglove also fianetions asa companion to various ‘other plans that ward of disease and roe within a garden. For ‘example adding foglowe “es to the water ina vase will keep al your other ct flowers fresh and blooming fra longer spel. Adding few fonglove walks ro your cupboard (kape safely in a ‘mesh bag) when storing potatoes or other suber wll increase ‘heir storage if and prevent mold and other pests “Thename oslo tied this plans association with the fae, a it ie alto called “falls glove” meaning belonging 9 the fairy folk. The common name alo relates to the tle ofthese Aowers being piven by naughty fe ro he foro silence his eps wen hunting giving the fox an advantage against other forest creatures. Some consider ie unlucky to bring Foxglove into the home bur grown in che garden, wil kop evil away: Faxglove is offen mentioned in Ish faklore, for example, co be gen in eral doves to children thoghe to be sein from fey~ stroke or asa charm that can care wanderlast when worn. 78 Foxglove “The oad proery fr Foxglove is Comecion, This qul- iyi inp by the many ilkorc aston tha surround ‘his plane ani elatonahip with magi ir and the unseen rel, Foghre ia wonder aon garden ands ale {ovis hight and oe clo The Rowers alia ae palinsore that benef acne plans. Addionally cis iereing plane fs connected not just ro dhe each of ecer plants bu alo ro nine in the round, You can often ind foxghove pokes or coal deposits. This magical pant of your raconship with a person community or even with yourel—your history: your subconscious, your pysical oa ‘Ae you fling isolated or cu off fom someone or something? Remembecthat much ikea garden connections require careand tending, I'you ae felng disconnected, try taking ation rather than waking fr chins co come you. Reach ou to end, nd aay ro cantibute to your communi ask someone out fr co fix. Atrimes we can fel disconnected from some aspect of ou selver—for example, our cestity or on etal sles. Again, these ae connections tha seqite work and space 0 Horih four rime and focus ate ramed toward professional advance mentor entirely consumed with caving for others, our wholeness 25 individuals wil be compromised. Remersber that you ae at your est when healthy: hap: elaned and fled and this can ‘only happen when you make che ime and space fr each par of yrs o grove Fogle 79 Other names Wicces loves fry gloves, ry caps fl glove, ry himbles Oracle property Connection e & Garlic Bears garlic ramsons, buckrams, wild gal, braad-leaved gai wood garlic bea leek RVICE Allin urinum a A vonuian rwiat Fox nians, wid oars an ether ea res, this plan alo entsisially eaten by humans. There is evidence of people using this plane for many milena. ei wild elativ of chives and is frequent harvested by foragers. “he leaves canbe wed in sald soup, © a8 story het and the ters an be preserved by sling or pickling. The bulbs arc cil small and onion ke, Te delat whe ower are alsa eb and delicons sprinkled on lads and sup fr 9 ln ine of gti Havor Livestock ha raes on his wd gor lis can produce gre Baored milk. A Cornish cheese called ‘igi yargis wrapped in dhe eaves an imparts he young cheese with asl gali avor Jn North Americ, he Allon Arte a very sca and commnly efered toa rap. “Try making your own rsh atic ccs: hang fll yogurt incheesedothoverigh diner the exces water and combine «he remaining product wih he small ui ower sal anda few finely minced wil gic lsves Wrap the cheese in gre leaves an lee ist in the fridge fora day or ewa 0sbeo he favor Serve ai wth homemade bres or cxackers, or rach che outside wth i and pce the entire bundle onthe glo har dheouterleaves and warm trough he middle Bears aii mos frequently found in deciduous wood lands with mois aii sails ane commonly seen in areas whore ‘ackll are prospering Bear alc bell ad iyo the va ley often grow acento cach oer and oom asinine of ear beeween Apia Jane in most norte dimes Bec ‘ious when foraging fr this plant. ican Be easly miaken for lay of he valley which stoic Be sure you can ell che eilfrence between these very similar looking plats, and don rely on cent asthe bea’ garlic wll ewe a strong sell on your hands once souched Allparsof this plant are edible and uso hence che oracle property Service. Many oracle properties ave about finding or ‘marshaling things about yourself that are mose unique and spe- cial, but this ard urges sevice in ales specific way. Volunteer to walk dogs ac an animal sels, pick up liter, buy someone coffe, go the extra mil xo make life easiee fr someone close 10 you, Bear gsi is common, ubigitous plant—it will never be praised for remarkable blossoms o monetary value nor will iever climb above the forest oor ts value iin ts imple use- fulness, the way it nourishes so many animals and isa delight to foragers. We often focus on how to be remarkable, special, and praiseworthy, but tis always worthwhile simply lend 2 hand when needed or offer a smile o a kind word. These ac tions canlead ofiiendehip ad new opportnitesand can also take us ous of ou own beac for a tle while—sometimes, that is exactly whar weneed. Other names Ramsons, buckrams, wild gaelic, broad-laved garlic, wood saul, bese eek. Oracle property Service Ghost Pipe MYSTERY “Monotropa unifiora India pipe, corpse plant, ghost plane, Indian pipe convulsion roo, frst, ghost ower ge e 84 Ghose Pipe [Moxorsora UNivioRa, Atso kNOWS AS the ghost plant, In- dian pipesor corpse plan sa myrerous lel organism. saw ‘his delicate plane forthe frst sme when T was hiking on Me Hod in Oregon. Poking up from the forest Moor hese almost translacene stems and bell-shaped tops seemed to be neither sane nor mushroom and I was deeply intrigued. Afr some ‘research, | found out cha unlike most plans, menotropa does not contain chlorophyll: Ieisa parasitic organism that does not dew energy from the sun but from ceca tee fangs beech ‘trees appear ro be ie favorite Because cis not dependent on sunlight co grow i ean erie in very dack environments. And dd tothe consplexicy of the conditions i requires, this plane is acualy quite eae nk every other plant in cis book. Kis sometimes completely white and often as either back or pink highlight toward the end ofthe stems and on the flowers. The waxy white appearance of cis plant gives it the common name compte plan. The name Indian pipe comes fom the Fae that ‘many Ameican Indian bes used this plane a8 remedy for ye disorders as well az a treatment for spasmsand other move- ment conditions, | inchided monoctopa in thi project almost as an easter gg items you may never encouarer this plane, bur in just the tight circumstance, you might srumble acres ic and be de lighted. The oracle property Mystery efers tothe very strange ature ofthis onginism and eo ie abt to grow inthe dark. Monotropa maket me think of the High Priestess taro card ‘aswell asthe Moon. This it nota plane chat can be cukivated Shon Pipe 85 in ganens, as ic has a deep relationship with the tees unser ‘which i lives and the Fungus on the forest lor. Mucl like seeing the High Priestess in a taro reading tis plan speaks subterranean, subconscious connections and the dak mys ‘eres ofthe hidden real. Ifyou ae attempring navigate 2 diiule situation or find your way ehrough a confusing time ‘or relationship, try delving deep. Seek beyond che supesicial aspects ofthe problem, connect with your shadow self Some- times we mus go into the datkness to find the ight Other names Indian pips corpse plan, ghoe plane, Indian pipe convelsion ro, scoot, ghost ower. Oracle property Myscery RP Golden Poppy DREAM Eschscholzia californica California poppy: California sunlight cup of gold Golden Poppy 87 “Tus rorey ramiy oF rLowens is large group of flower: ing plans chat includes many ornamentals a well seh in ‘mons opism-prodcing poppies (also used inthe production ‘of latex) and those which produce che poppy seeds found in pstriee and cakes. Galden peppy or California poppy (iis in Fact California sac Hower) isan American plane chat ha also besome widely natacalzed in Australia, South Afi, Chile, and Argentina. Its eaves can be used medicinally and che pol- len cosmetically. The plane i used as an herbal remedy, having a sedative effect. The mild alkaloids in poppy extract also aceas sedative when smoked, Roots leaves, and seeds are harvested in mature and cach pare canbe dried and wsed for medicinal purposes a incture or powder. Golden popy isnot a hal- lucinogen bu iia gest rasan and can produce & sate of friendly lethargy: Poppy ees and 2 elaxing bac area prety ef fective way to wind down afer sent day To mak golden poppy tet use 2 grams of dried herb per 150 ml of hor water Aeratvey you cn ake tea wich de Fesh plane using any ofthe aboveground pars (eg. eaves, stems or Rowers). Pace the thoroughly washed plant in your tapee, pou hor water cove it el et i acu for upto ten mine. The longer che soak, the more pent the brew. Some find the bizeres of the fresh poppy of-puing 0 I would recommend ading 2 fe fresh min leaves o 2 it of lorce ro9t to your bre £2 cnhance and sweeten youre. 8 Golden Poppy “The orace propecty Dream refers tothe long history ofthe poppy ue a sedative and narcotic For hundred or pechape thousands of years, thie plan has been asrocated with alkered states of consciousnes, memory, and pain rele. In 4 tarot ‘context one might relate this ower to the Moon cad, which speaks of dream stares, exploring the subconscious, and finding the way through illusions. The Seven of Cup, with its mes- age abou geringcanghe up in wishful sinking, dseption, oF desire without scion can alo apply: Dreaming. day-dreaming, fantasising dese ate distractions but can alo be the gateway to achievement, happiness and goal attainment. Whea I sce the word dream in an orale context, I most ofen interpre it ina very positive way. How sad lf would be without our abi- iy to project ina future or alrrnate realms Like everything, dreaming is about balance. Lee your imagination soar but re- rember that we mse nor dresm oe way roo far fom the ral ‘world. Afterall someone needs to fed the et. Other names California poppy. California sunlight, cup of gold Oracle property Dream. ® Hawthorn SACRED ama May mayblossom, maythorn, qickthorn, whitethora, motherdi, haw 90 Havers Tip FROVT OF HAWTHORN, CALLED haws, ae edible raw and ate also made into jie, jams, and syrups. Hawchorn ie 3 _goup of various plants which include boeh bushes and era, “The berves havea flavor similar co ripe apples; some varices are gute tart. The tender spring peal ad leaves ae plessane and edible enough tobe used in salads, Tey ae also used ro ‘make wine sometimes called “hedgewine” This plan has been employed for centuries in tradiional medicine as haw ber ries have active plane compounds that promote cardiovascular heath. An important plane for everything from jam, alcohol ‘earning, and medicine; haw betes ate even more populae in ‘Asa shan they aren wessern Europe and Nor America “Hedgerow jelly can be made by gachering re haw bers, in the fill. Forage about two pounds of the berries and roll them between your hands to detach the tems. Through wash thom anc place them in aheany saucepan wih enough water ro cover. Simmer on low heat. Mash them ay sey sofien: use a basic porto masher. Ieeakes about an hour of cooking for che hha to break down Place the cooked mash in cheesecloth, te ‘oF the top, and hang it over a bow overnight forbes ess you showld have aboue a pine of lguid: discard the haw pulp lef in the cheesecloth, Add one pound of sugar and che haw ligui oa saucepan, Add the juice of one lemon and boi nel the micure reaches setting point, about 220°F Pour iaro a stolid jar and enjoy. This basic recipe i grea with haw ber- ries because they have aloe of pectin and act up well bue you can also ry tie with other forage berries, such as elder berry bhucklebeery blackberry, quince, appl, plums, or any misrare oF these. The herties can alsa be cooked. mashed, combined with sugar, and dehydrate in ach layer on a baking sheet on a dehydrator. The resulting fic leather ie delicous and fall of ‘Hawehomn isthe te of Beltane holiday celebrated on the first of May and a time when iis sid the seen and un- seen worlds meet, Hawehoen plays a strong role in many fll lori traicions and i considered a ree sired tothe faeries a8 wells being the wood of choice fora wicks broom. There ate ‘any historical accounts and artisic depictions of the Fairy (Queen emerging from a hawthorn bush, Planted in 3 round irl, hawehoen groves were the seting of choice for goddess centric reals performed by female practitioners of duidion. Among the tadiions associated with the hawthorn isthe be lief that it is bad ack ro cut down a hawchor or discur ie branches. When freshly ent, hawthorn give aff scent of death due tothe chemical rimethylamine, which is present both in hawthorn lessor and in decaying animal sse—probably sccouning Fr che tradition of not bringing the blossoms inco the home! The hawthorn blooms eri in the Northern Hemi- sphere and traditionally the blooming hawthorn is ettentil te May Day celebrations. “Hewliora in traly a edgewied rend as there isn plane that embodies more succinctly the definition of Linesriding In addition ro sanding a the threshold of the unseen res, ‘hie tre ha in Fact long been considered a poral. The oracle 9 Haw propesty of dae hawthorn i Sacred because of is prominent place in magical eaditions and te legen and lore associated. with ite How does the word sare apply co youre? Your value system can be sacred help yu create a hierarchy of impor ‘ance and pice emphasis on whatever mose valuable in your life Personal iva, objects and spaces can be another aspect of thisorale property Creating sacred space for yourself ether wih mediaive practic or physical objec isanimpoctant par ‘of se cae, and it canbe pivotal in enabling your connection with creativity and your deeper self. The taro’s Magician and High Drieters are very reminiacene of tis plantas they 100 stand atthe sreshold between worlds and marshal strength and power from both the seen and unseen reals, Other names May; maybossom, maythorn,quickthor, whitethorn, math- eric, haw, Oracle property Sacred. Hollyhock " Akewroms ABUNDANCE Mallow, althea Houtritock towers come 1s vanious gorgeous clo lading a dask, purplish black a sen in this card’ ar, Other varieties are lemony yellow and shades of pink (atthe name implies, Alen rose isa pinkish variery). This beau planes Aganden favorite becatte of es height and showy blossoms but ic is more chan just an ornamental. Related ro dhe mallow, che entire hollyhoc is edible—lowers, leaves, seeds, and roots all are safeco ea (though they are noe pareculaely delicious) and ‘contain vitamins C and B a wel a iodine and sine Hollyode thas many applications: che Rowers can be dried, ground, ana ‘ured into dye you can use as dye for food, fabric, and hand- made paper. Speaking of paper, che fibrous stems ofthe hal Iyhock can be used in nich the are way a erry to make a xrong brows pape or parchment. "This plane in nse nile matin to eat everthing fom skin injuries like burns of lesions co coughs and inflammation, “The lower buds are used medicinally fo respiratory ines, she shoots co ese dificult labor, and even the seeds in abot cine are sid to help rede the ympeoms of Fevers. The rot isa tringene and demalcent. cis crushed and applied asa poukice to ulers. nterally iis used in che eatment of dysentery. And. when dry. the woody stems of heholybock make god kindling. “The oracle property ofthe hollhck ie Abundance. Aside Feo being lovely erntrental lene wit my barn ppl cations, holyhocks provide food and sheer to humminghieds, bees, nd moehs eis the favorite Bower of several species of butts, Abundance ia word we often asocat with monetary Htpheck 95 veh or pil posesons, but abundance is beter mes sued by incading hea ens happiness and wel-eing in cour ascent. Embracing abundance init an exerci in ce mulation but tthe wings olive ratflly and with pen arms Like the elyock, we may dou lc in che garden by bing less others Accepe the tings ou have in youre rather han focusing on things you dent and look athe many ways you can be of erie your communi. Living witha tude and pena wilaeact others to you and provide oppor tunis for other tse your vali the Vivian language of owes halocks are associated with cue and the bonds coflove mach ike the Empress or the Queen of Petes fm the ere. The elyodk ean planed na wich ge den to bring abundance and fecundiy andi strongly sted ‘he pagan hoi Lamas, which celebrates hares sason and express rand o ature er peneous is. Other names Mallow aches. Oracle property Abundance. F Huckleberry “RESOURCEFU NESS Husrlebery whordeberry billberry 6] Hodlbery 97 uve nw rie Paciric Northwest of the United States (or che “apper lf corner as local flks calli). When cin che studio ‘making ae, Lam fequendly eamsing around in the mountains talking to tees swimming in lakes, or doing general nature suff. One of the plants T most look forward to sesing each year a¢ samme shite ino ill sche huclcberry. eis easy to find along mouneain paths and alpine lakes foragers delighe, the fue of various species of huckleberry plants are gener: ally edible and ar a versatile culinary item. Hlakleberis are consumed by many animals including bears binds, dees, and Jhumans. Indeed, hucklebervies are one ofthe grizzly bea f- worte Foods, comprising up co a third of thee der during the lace summer and fll. Traditional medicinal applications in- ‘luda eeatng pai, hear ailment, and infections. High in v- «amin C, the bere are ehough to boost the immune system. “They alo are used inthe prevention of heart and eye disease. [As exellent source of vitamin A and B, hucklebervis ae great for promoting healthy metabolism, "The buckleberry isan inerescing plane cha has resisted human effors of domestication. Despite many artemis, no ce hassel farmed hucKeberis, This wld blue lack heey is very simula in appearance tothe commonly domest- ‘acd blachery Although very sna taste, he dierence be tween these ewo berves isthe seeds, which ive the huekeberry 2 crunchy reture the blucberry does noe have. The huckicberry also has thicker skin anda more intense rat favor: These juicy berries ze quite perishable and aze therfore commonly dried 98 Haddbery ‘or guichly ade nt jams elles o syrups Huckleberres have box a staple fife for northern and midwestern Native Amer- ‘can erbes for thousands of years. Many interesting anecdoces hour the native ses of huckleberses ae cored in the our ral of Lewis and Clark The orale property Rerourcefulnes sfrs ro this plant's abilcy to grow on cif sides, loose gravel, rocky ledges andl in alpine regions where che snow lis thick for haf dhe yea. In areas devastaed by faves fires huckleberies wall be ane ofthe firs plants to emerge from the ashy si Infact this incredible plant was one ofthe only survivoes ofthe 1980 eruprion of Mr Se Helens volcan. Resourcefulnes can mean finding ways 0 tum adversiy into opportunity lke the hucklebersy benefiting fiom increased sun in areas where che forest canopy has been damaged by fire. Another kind of resourcefulness the ability ‘take what you have and use iro ice greatest penta. The Inacésberey aways reminde mse thar sometimes auceess comes ot from being the brighte sseacgicpaience, laying low, hiding under the snow until she ght opporeunity presents itselé. shinies boldest person but fom Other names Hurdeberry whordebery bilber Oracle property Resourcefines Indigo ENHANCE _Bapuisia vinctoia Brocmlover bapa, indigo-weed, Ihorsety-weed ndgo-broom,shoody Indge 108 0 ie natve ro mach ofthe ‘Thus weavrve mur roxte [Northen Hemisphere and his also been incroduced well be- yond its natural range. Tecan be found grossing wild a the borders of woods, along stream or in open meadows, Native American tribes have made use of the plan for cencuries for a varicey of purpores. Mose commonly ased ara blue dy, the roots can also bemade ing ea ae purgatve co tea rooth- aches and nanses—though reportedly ako cases nausea so pethaps ie ber used in nandigestble ways. One of the ee ‘os uses fr thie plane ie co keep Bie away fom hres oF other liestock which gives i the callogail names shoofly and horsey weed, ‘You can find this plant in many pars ofthe world hough itis perhaps esis tose iin che wid in North Amevcs on Asia, Native Americans once used indigo a a primary source ‘of blue de, a pracice that was lareradopeed by the inde tewileindasery. All denim was atone poine dyed with indigo, ‘though i is now done with synthetic color. Indig’s ven as 2 coloring agen leads us tothe orale property Enhance. We ate often inclined ro discard or eject things thar are less exciting or remarkable than we would ik. Even when judging ourselves, we end co only value what is most ‘special fen ignoring the soli sncadfae characteristics cht make us functional and of value in ‘our communices. Shifting your perpecive or routine can bring new life woeationships, situations and chought patterns. Before

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