Herbs in Magic and Alchemy - Techniques from Ancient Herbal Lore
by C.L. Zalewski
1990
Drawing upon long experience in the Western esoteric traditions, C. L. Zalewski has gathered a wide range of materials on the planetary zodiacal and elemental correspondences of herbs used in magic and alchemy. She presents guidelines for gathering magical herbs and explains how proper harvesting methods interact with the vibrations of each plant to insure full potency. Taking the subject of timing a step fur ther Zalewski highlights the importance of choosing harmonious astrological times for all magical practices and explains how to develop an intimacy with nature that goes beyond charts and formulas to touch the intuition.