Astrology & Magic Archives

Herbal Magic

A beautiful thing about the world we live in is that there is an element of mystery. We cultivate a sense of courage in our being when we dance in the liminal spaces, or the spaces of the in-between. The space between the known, and that we do not yet know. The spaces of intersection, […]

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Herbalism by the Moon: Full Moon

We see only the moon’s fixed face, as you know. It never turns aside in pain, in anger or disgust. It is thus the good parent, holding the earth at arm’s length, gripping its shoulders with cool white hands, turning and turning around as if it were saying goodbye, as if it were taking one […]

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Celebrating May

“Queer things happen in the garden in May. Little faces forgotten appear, and plants thought to be dead suddenly wave a green hand to confound you.” ~ W.E. Johns March often feels like a month of transformation, with the switch from Winter to Spring. We patiently flow through the last snow storms of April, knowing […]

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Herbalism by the Moon: The Waxing Moon

We return to the Moon this month. (If you missed the first post in this series about the New Moon you can find it here: www.goldenpoppyherbs.com/herbalism-by-the-moon-the-new-moon ) Can we stop for a moment, and just sit in admiration of Earth’s oldest friend? Sit quietly, breathing deeply, and allowing ourselves to feel in awe of the […]

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Herbalism by the Moon: The New Moon

We as humans have long been fascinated with and connected to the moon. Even if you are not someone who identifies as a night owl, we can bet that you have had an experience where the Moon has brought you a sense of comfort or coziness on a quiet evening. What is beautiful about the […]

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Herbal Folklore

We have been intimately connected to plants for a very long time. For those who came before us, in cultures and traditions around the world, herbs and plants, much like the rest of the natural world, held a profound amount of wonder and power. Herbs have a deeply rooted presence in folklore throughout much of […]

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Medical Astrology Series: Pisces

By: Ashley Noack, CCH Pisces—The Fish (Feb 19 – Mar 18) Element: Water—Fluid, Sensitive, Impressionable Planet: Neptune— Mystical, Illusion, Transcendence Body Parts Ruled: Feet Romantic / Imaginative / Psychic / Receptive / Dreamy / Compassionate At last we have come to the final sign, and within Pisces are all the signs which have come before. […]

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Medical Astrology Series: Aquarius

By: Ashley Noack, CCH AQUARIUS—THE WATER BEARER Element: Air—Connection, Ideas, Intellect Planet: Uranus— Change, Revolution, Invention Body Parts Ruled: Shins & Ankles Progressive / Altruistic / Eccentric / Inventive / Rebellious / Visionary When Aquarius rules the skies, all the traditions and structures laid down by Capricorn are overturned, revolutionized. When we understand the process […]

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Medical Astrology Series: Capricorn

By: Ashley Noack, CCH CAPRICORN—THE GOAT (Dec 22 – Jan 20) Element: Earth—Reliable, Patient, Resourceful Planet: Saturn— Discipline, Obstacles, Authority Body Parts Ruled: Bones, Knees, & Joints Successful / Goal-Oriented / Committed / Sophisticated / Loyal / Responsible As we look beyond the revelry of Sagittarius, we prepare for the journey ahead to make all […]

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Medical Astrology Series: Sagittarius

By: Ashley Noack, CCH SAGITTARIUS—THE ARCHER (Nov 23-Dec 21) Element: Fire—Adventure, Active, Enthusiasm Planet: Jupiter— Idealism, Abundance, Expansion Body Parts Ruled: Thighs, Hips, and Buttocks Ambitious / Freedom-Loving / Philosophical / Explorative / Humorous / Lucky From the shadowy waters of self-discovery in the sign of Scorpio, we are reborn in the light of Sagittarius—all things […]

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