Earth Magic: A Wisewoman's Guide to Herbal, Astrological, and Other Folk Wisdom - Claire Nahmad

Earth Magic recreates a time when herbal healers practiced their craft in consort with the stars and planets and all the animate and inanimate things of the Earth. Sharing her rich heritage of Healing and drawing on a Wealth of ancient Celtic wisdom, the author reveals the Mysteries Hidden in the folk names of flowers, in the strange and compelling myths about trees, in the fabulous Tales of totem Beasts and Magical birds, and in the spirit powers of running water, fairy hills, and wells. Through the wisewoman's mystical vision of the universe, we view the magic of the Earth and learn to return in some measure the blessing and healing that we receive from her. A treasury of pagan beliefs and herbal lore, providing detailed information on how to cultivate, gather, and store herbs, prepare remedies and charms, and interpret weather signs.

Explains the best seasons, months, and times for carrying out specific projects.

Describes the qualities, colors, metals, stones, animals, and plants associated with the different seasons.