How to Really Read Your Constitution in the Natal Chart
Most people approach health through symptoms — headaches, skin eruptions, digestive distress — and then search for the herb, supplement, or protocol that matches the complaint. But in traditional systems of medicine, true healing begins at a much deeper level. Before asking what is wrong, it’s important first to understand who a person is constitutionally. […]
Four Herbs of the Sun: Warmth, Vitality, Heart & Spirit
In medical astrology, the Sun represents the gravitational center of the psyche and of the body. Just as the planets orbit the Sun, so too does our physiology organize itself around a central core of vitality, expressed through the heart, the circulation of blood, and the distribution of warmth throughout our organism. When the solar […]
Astrological Medicine for Herbalists with Judith Hill
If you’ve ever wondered how astrology can interface with medicine, and whether it really works, you’re in for a treat! I am delighted to share my interview with Judith Hill, who has been my teacher and mentor for over 15 years. Since we first met, she has profoundly influenced me as an herbalist, practitioner, and […]
Venus Excess & Deficiency: Medical Astrology & Herbal Treatment
In honor of Valentine’s Day, celebrated as a day of love and friendship, we’re focusing on Venus. Venus is the planet associated with archetypes of love, beauty, and relationships. Valentine’s Day is often seen as being for lovers, but let’s broaden the Venus archetype to include reflecting on the beauty in your life and the […]
Astrological Medicine: Scientific vs. Pragmatic Truth
Have you ever wondered how science views medical astrology or whether it has been proven “true?” Should we consider astrology a valid tool for understanding health, or is it just pseudoscience? Astrological medicine is a central part of our approach to herbal medicine here at The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, so it’s a topic we […]
Planetary Sympathy and Astrotherapeutics
Most traditions of herbal medicine across the world use the fundamental principle of antipathetic medicine in their approach to therapeutics. But in the practice of alchemical medicine—based on Paracelsianism— and in astro-herbalism, another approach is commonly used: sympathetic medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the principles of sympathetic medicine, how it differs from […]
Astral Polarities & Organ Systems
In medical astrology, astral polarities offer profound insights into the body’s interconnected systems, revealing hidden relationships between organ functions and celestial archetypes. By studying opposing zodiac signs, we gain a deeper understanding of how the various parts of the body interact. This perspective aligns with holistic traditions like Ayurveda, which recognize the dynamic interplay between […]
Mugwort: The Herb of Dreams
Mugwort is a plant famed for its effects on dreaming, but its medicinal properties and actions do so much more than that. With a distinct effect on the nervous, digestive, hepatobiliary, and reproductive systems, Mugwort navigates, regulates, and balances the highways that connect them all. In today’s plant profile, you’ll discover: Mugwort’s unique flavor profile […]
Why I Wish What I Did Wasn’t Called Medical Astrology
Medical astrology is one of the most misunderstood assessment tools available in herbalism, with many flat out rejecting its usefulness or efficacy because of preconceived notions of astrology in general. Despite its spiritual or “woo-woo” implications, astrology has practical therapeutic applications. By learning how to use this tool correctly, you can pinpoint an imbalanced organ […]