Alchemy
“It was the belief of the ancients that all things were connected with nature and the universe and comprised of the four elements (fire, earth, air and water) and the dual energies (masculine and feminine/yin and yang). It was also believed that all things were influenced by a particular planet and influenced by its respective qualities. The human body was seen as a miniature replica of our solar system with each body part and system symbolically representing a sign and planet. Hence, the planetary correspondences and elemental natures were established by observing what condition a plant was effective for… (spirit walk ministry).”
ARIES: garlic, mustard, nettles, cayenne, basil, wormwood, geranium, radish, rhubarb.
TAURUS: violet, daisy, plantain, oregano, coltsfoot, thyme, tansy, cowslip, catnip.
GEMINI: parsley, valerian, anise, lavender, licorice, dill, fennel, flax, marjoram.
CANCER: sage, aloe, motherwort, pumpkin, peppermint, chamomile, bay, cinnamon, parsley.
LEO: rosemary, sunflower, chamomile, mistletoe, hawthorne berries, bay laurel, tarragon, eyebright.
VIRGO: anise, fennel, coriander, carraway, dill, mint, lavender, oregano, marjoram.
LIBRA: thyme, golden seal, catnip, cranberry, corn seal, stone root, oregon grape, elderberry.
SCORPIO: ginseng, aloe, wormwood, basil, sage, catnip, coriander, nettle, nutmeg.
SAGITTARIUS: sage, borage, black willow, dandelion, lime blossom, meadowsweet, chicory, maple.
CAPRICORN: tarragon, rosemary, comfrey, horsetail, mullein, slippery elm, black poplar, caraway.
AQUARIUS: lemon balm, lavender, scullcap, fennel, violet, valerian, anise, rosemary.
PISCES: poppy, irish moss, echinacea, mugwort, basil, borage, sage, rosemary.
