Pagan Portals - Herbs of the Sun, Moon & Planets
Pagan Portals - Herbs of the Sun, Moon and Planets combines herbalism
with astrology and explains how the ancient herbalists like Culpeper
assigned specific herbs to planetary rulers. Various characteristics
were used to decide what planet ruled particular herbs. Mars is the God
of War and herbs that have this planet as their ruler display aggressive
properties and appearance, such as thorns or red berries or sap. Dragon
trees have red resin known as Dragon's Blood. The book is divided into
sections for each group of herbs. So there are seven divisions for herbs
of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn, each
containing seven herbs. Herbs of the Sun, Moon and Planets will be
essential reading for herbalists and gardeners, and will also appeal to
those with a general interest in the occult and astrology.