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Astrology used to be known for much more than horoscopes and dating advice. Back in the day, astrology was used to track harvests and crops, predict meteorological events, and it was especially important in medicinal practice. Every sun sign, or zodiac sign, governs an area of the body, and botanicals such as herbs and flowers are attributed to individual zodiac signs. A swift and effective way to balance one’s sun sign can include utilizing herbs specific to your zodiac. While traditionally this method has been applied to sun signs, I also recommend using astrological herbalism for one’s moon sign. Our sun sign rules our life force energy, or prana, while our moon rules our emotional world and secret self.
Here’s a fun guide to astrological herbalism, but remember, it’s not a substitute for medical advice! Also note that only a few options are listed here; the world of zodiac botanicals leaves much more to be explored, but caution is always the name of the game when it comes to herbs. Don’t use anything you’re unfamiliar with and please check with a doctor before taking anything internally!
Aries rules the skull and the head. Herbs and flowers attributed to Mars-ruled Aries include thistle plants like nettles or milk thistle. Aries people may be prone to seasonal headaches or stress-induced tantrums. Nettle tea can calm seasonal allergies while milk thistle is known to reduce inflammation in the body. Aries may be more prone to inflammation due to their hotheaded temper!
Taurus rules the throat, neck, and ears. Herbs and flowers attributed to Venus-ruled Taurus include soothing mint, marshmallow, and eucalyptus. Taurus people may be prone to sore throats or ear infections. Sometimes their inability to express flexibility or listen to others results in these imbalances. Drinking teas specific to the sign of the bull are an excellent way to remedy woes.
Gemini rules many parts of the body including the arms, shoulders, hands, and lungs. Herbs and flowers attributed to Mercury-ruled Gemini include lavender, mullein, and vervain. Gemini people may be prone to anxiety and nervous tension. Facial steams, baths, and teas are great ways for the sign of the twins to achieve balance.
Cancer rules the chest and breasts. Herbs and flowers attributed to Moon-ruled Cancer include jasmine and geranium. Sensitive Cancerians tend to be prone to swift mood changes and the blues. Bathing in soothing herbs and sea salt is an awesome way for this water-ruled sign to restore harmony.
Leo rules the heart and blood. Herbs and flowers attributed to Sun-ruled Leo include lemon balm, marigold, and ginger. Optimistic and loyal Leos may become discouraged during life’s storms. To restore their _re, ginger or lemon balm tea is an excellent option. Additionally, salt scrubs over the heart area with marigold or other happy flowers may cheer up and boost a gloomy lion back into their natural sunny state.
Virgo rules the digestive system. Herbs and flowers attributed to Mercury-ruled Virgo include licorice, fennel, and fenugreek. These soothing plants calm nervous Virgos’ digestive troubles when stress wreaks havoc on their structured lifestyle. Ingesting soothing herbs in salads, tea, or in tinctures is an ideal way to restore a worn system.
Libra rules the hips, adrenals, and kidneys. Herbs and flowers attributed to Venus-ruled Libra include tea roses, elderberry, and parsley. Sugar scrubs or hair rinse teas with parsley and roses enhance Libras’ confidence and beauty. Additionally, syrups with rose or elderberry are great ways to boost lovely Libra.
Scorpio rules the reproductive system. Herbs and flowers attributed to Mars and Pluto-ruled Scorpio include aloe, raspberry leaf, and ginseng. Hot baths with soothing aloe may calm intuitive Scorpio. Supplementing ginseng may aid in focus for the intense Scorpio during stress struggles while raspberry leaf tea is an excellent way to balance the lower chakra system.
Sagittarius rules the thighs and buttocks. Herbs and flowers attributed to Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius include sage and feverfew. Burning or bathing in clearing sage is an excellent way to restore energy to the sign of the Centaur. Feverfew compresses or tea may restore balance when excess-prone Sagittarius loses its footing.
Capricorn rules the skeleton and knees. Herbs and flowers associated with Saturn-ruled Capricorn include rosemary, kava kava, and magnolia. Rosemary essential oil baths are soothing for hard-working goats. Tea or tinctures of kava kava offer calming nourishment. Magnolia kept in the home or put as sachets in clothing drawers may offer luck and stability for this earthy sign.
Aquarius rules the energy body, or aura. Herbs and flowers associated with Uranus-ruled Aquarius include chamomile and frankincense. Baths or teas with chamomile calm the energy body for this air sign. Mixing frankincense oil into a total body mud mask is a great way to reset empathetic or exhausted Aquarius.
Pisces rules the feet and ankles. Herbs and flowers associated with Neptune-ruled Pisces include borage and water lily. For this water sign, baths with water lily are an easy go-to remedy for restoring peace and calm. Additionally, the curative properties of borage tea may aid in emotional balance for fish folks.
The author, Ruby Sabbath Wolfe, runs the New Orleans School for Esoteric Arts, where she offers courses and workshops, and Nola Esoteric, a lifestyle brand and online shop.
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