The Illustrated Herbiary

Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. The symbolism of plants - whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the Victorian secret language of flowers - has fascinated us for centuries. Contemporary herbalist Maia Toll adds her distinctive spin to this tradition with profiles of the mysterious personalities of 36 herbs, fruits, and flowers. Combining a passion for plants with imagery reminiscent of tarot, enticing text offers reflections and rituals to tap into each plant's power for healing, self-reflection, and everyday guidance. Smaller versions of the illustrations are featured on 36 cards to help guide your thoughts and meditations.



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  In this beautifully illustrated gift book featuring insightful profiles of 36 familiar herbs, fruits, and flowers, herbalist Maia Toll shows how interacting with plants can be a form of meditation. Tarot-inspired cards featuring smaller versions of the illustrations help guide personal reflections. Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion, and oracle card decks, box sets, and puzzles. Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland, spending extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing-and studied at The University of Michigan and New York University. She leads the annual Witch Camp retreat, and is co-owner of the retail store Herbiary in Asheville, NC. You can find her online at maiatoll.com. 

Kate O'Hara is a freelance illustrator currently based in Reno, Nevada. She received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, in 2014. Her work combines intricate nature drawings with decorative hand-lettering and rich color schemes.  Preface

Introduction

The Herbiary

  Chickweed: Start Fresh

  Daisy: Be Yourself

  Red Clover: Center and Ground

  Sweet Violet: Inner Sanctum

  Apple: Forbidden Fruit 

  White Sage: Clear the Way

  Self-Heal: Ripple Outward

  Thyme: Distill Your Self

  Dandelion: Perseverance

  Burdock: Tap Your Resources

  Rose: Crack Open

  Raspberry: Create Space

  Hawthorn: Heart's Home

  Plantain: Rewild

  Valerian: Release Rigidity

  California Poppy: Resurrection

  Mugwort: Between Dreams  

  Elderberry: Cyclicality

  Lady's Mantle: Fortitude

  Starflower: Finding Grace

  Lavender: Tough Love

  Comfrey: What Needs Mending?

  Marshmallow: A Spoonful of Sugar

  Yarrow: Pocket of Protection

  Oats: Just Be

  St. John's Wort: Light in the Darkness

  Trillium: Spirit into Matter

  White Willow: The Ways of Water

  Quaking Aspen: We Are One

  Mullein: Integration

  Reishi: Defying Gravity

  Passionflower: Exuberant Quietude

  Nettle: Pay Attention!

  Tulsi: You Are Sacred

  Vervain: Let Magic In

  Rosemary: Remembrance

How to Work with the Herbiary Cards

Thank-Yous

  "This book doesn't tell a story in the traditional sense, but it tells a story about the world around you, the beauty of nature, and how you can find that same beauty inside yourself." – Mugglenet Review



"In this delightful debut, Toll relies on her imagination to spin a fun botanical mythology. O'Hara's bright, bold illustrations-which introduce each entry and are also included as a divination deck-will appeal to readers with strong lines and a sense of glowing from their centers, a boldness that carries through to the more representational sketches of plants that follow. It will appeal to those looking for fun new ways of considering plants." - Publishers Weekly



"This book is enchanting, wise, engaging, and entertaining! Filled wit