Magical Herbalism, Herbs and Astrology

This 2 day course is for herbal medicine practitioners, students and herb lovers wishing to gain a deeper insight into magical herbalism, working with the 4 elements, the temperments and astrology. The weekend includes a special guided plant meditation with Elisabeth around our outdoor fire at the woodland and herb garden. 

The Traditional paradigm for Herbal Medicine in Europe follows the Hippocratic format of the Four Elements, Eart, Air, Fire and Water. These elements are associated with the seven planets of Western Astrology, as are local, indigenous herbs. Delving into these connections enhances your perception of the plants and how to work with them.

Over the weekend course we will discuss how to use astrology, the four temperments and the herbs to understand disease states, to treat them and prevent them. We will focus on how by understanding the temperments and the plants associated with them we can, as herbalists, chose our remedies with precision for the health and wellbeing of others.

The event is set in the Ivywood herb garden and apothecary. After the Saturday evening meal together, Elisabeth will take us on a guided meditation on the deeper nature of one plant. This immersive experience will take place around our outdoor fire by the woodland.

Elisabeth Brooke qualified at NIMH in 1980 and has had a private practice in London and elsewhere since. She is the author of 9 books including A Woman’s Book of Herbas, Traditional Western Herbal Medicine, Women Healers through History and Herbal Therapy for Women all available from www.aeonbooks.co.uk.

Elisabeth also offers Medical Astrology and Psychosynthesis Counselling as part of her practice. She has taught and lectures all over the world and teaches many aspects of astrology, herbal medicine and magical herbalism.

www.elisabethbrooke.com

This course includes a deliciously health vegetarian lunch and teas/coffees and snacks on breaks.

Our medicinal plant nursery is open with plants to purchase during courses ran between May & October at Ivywood.

Course attendees are welcome to avail of short walks in the Ivywood woodland during lunch and tea breaks.

Please note this course is for over 16's. We CANNOT accommodate children accompanying course attendees. Breastfeeding babies are of course welcome.

€270  (or Book with a friend for €260 each)

~~~ THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED ~~~

Welcome:  9:30am

Event times each day (Saturday & Sunday): 10am - 4:30pm

Saturday evening dinner: 5:30pm

Saturday evening plant meditation by outdoor fire: 6:30pm - 7:30pm