## Plant teachings
at Siksika Akookatsissin July 22-26

* Storytelling to allow us to learn more about how our human ancestors interacted with plants in the past.
* A short nature walk will help us contextualise the eco-system we walk within and the services the plant provide to the place, animals and humans.
* A plant meditation to allow each participant to open channels of communication with a plant of their choice.
* An exploration of seasonal flavours, fragrances, and bodily effects by trying home-made herbal herb recipes and remedies, each corresponding with the Sun, Moon, or planets in their unique ways.
* An engagement with nature-centered crafts and arts including images, figures, poetry, music, etc.

#### Questions as a warm up - students work in triads
**How much do you know about the plants around you?**
1 *Can you name three plants that grow on these grounds?
2 How would you describe their personality and presence?
3 Do you know something about their connection to the Sun, Moon, planets and stars?
4 What do you know about their uses as food and medicine?
5 How has colonialism changed human approaches to land management and community health?
6 Does your home apothecary include any local plants to address and/ or support any of the following:*
* ·indigestion or other GI imbalances
* ·achy joints; inflammation; exhaustion
* ·grief/ loss/ heartbreak; heart issues, etc.
* ·cold or flu symptoms
* ·allergies
* ·bee stings or spider bites
* ·headaches and migraines
* ·stress, nervousness and agitation,
* ·exposure to smoke, smog,
* ·cool the body on a hot day,
* ·fatigue and exhaustion
etc.

### Wie oben, so auch unten, wie unten so oben/
As above so below, as below so above.


## Introduction: Herbalism connecting plants with the stars

cite Graves

"The stars are the model, the ruler, and the blueprint for all plants.
Each herb is from its side an earthly star and belongs to the sky, and
each star is a heavenly plant in spirit. Herbs have to be divided
according to the nature and manner of the stars into seven classes
[for the seven planets]. The different organs of the body need corresponding herbs. That which belongs to the Sun, serves the
heart; and that which is ruled by the Moon will be good for the
brain.”—PARACELSUS

Since the dawn of time, astrology has been tied to medicine—to the medicinal plants, medicine making, and disease classifications. During the
Hellenistic period of ancient Egypt, this was compiled in the hermetic
writings and passed down to us mainly through the practice of the alchemists. To reduce the planetary signature to a mere matching of plants with planets is too narrow and understanding. The quote above reminds us of a common notion that flowers are stars on earth looking back up to the cosmos. Rather, planetary signature is a witness to an entire worldview in which as above, so below meant that we can find the cosmos in everything, that all of nature and its creatures around it is ruled by the stars.

Paracelsus writes in his Paramirum:
"Thus there is the firmament in man, with the course of the planets and the stars in his body, their exaltations, conjunctions, oppositions, etc. And all that astronomy has achieved with great pain and effort by contemplating the stars, you must apply to the
explication of the bodily firmament. Who among you ignores astronomy will not achieve anything in medicine. . . . The Sky acts within us, but to understand the essence of this action you must
know the external Sky. The doctor does not merit his name if he only knows the external Sky, he is but a mere astronomer or
astrologer. But if he knows to apply that science to man he knows both skies. Finally, understand that the star above and the star below are one and the same and not separate. It is the external Sky that
points the way to the inner Sky. Can he be a doctor who ignores the external Sky? The external situation only gives knowledge of the
internal. . . .

The workings on earth mirror the workings of the sky beings; every earthly phenomenon finds itself replicated in the cosmos. Sometimes the close connection between every being on earth and the stars is being described by the terms micro cosmos and micro cosmos.

In the field of astrology , all areas of life on earth are in close relationship with the stars, the five changing planets and the two lights Sun and Moon. The qualities of the planets Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Mercury, Venus and Mars can be found in plants, animals, minerals as well as the human animal and their specific organs, organ functions and diseases. These are the teachings of the doctrines of signature or correspondence.

Following this train of thought, healing recipes can include elements from different realms which are in relationship with the same cosmic energies, as for instance the metal gold, the plant St John’s Wort and the animal bee, which all together represent a chain of solar elements, which is suitable to address cardiac and circulatory troubles. Each individual element is potent medicine on its own, however in combination their individual powers are synergistically complemented and potentiated. Mind you, a golden chain doesn't need any metals or animals in it, it could just as well consist only of plants.

You probably see that this way of thinking about therapy and healing represents a very different worldview from the dominant Western way of thinking. In Western science, for instance, plants are often reduced to their physical constituents. Herbalists trained in more earth-centred approaches, such as through the lens of astrology understand that cosmic energies as well as spirit transpire through the plants. They give each plant an appearance, called signatures, which allow us to deduct the herbal use through the close observation of the specific forms, colours, fragrances, way of growth, places of growth within the environment, et cetera. This way of approaching plants and healing allows to get to know the spirits of the plants, where there is no delineation between above and below or between spirit and physical properties.

Analytically researched compounds therefore really only represent a small area within the work with medicinal plants. Unlike Western dominant thinking has us often believe, constituents are not the only measure to apply. In herbalism, We have the ability to see herbal workings in synergy instead. Individual constituents may carry specific actions, and applied on their own they often create side effects in the human body, which don’t appear when we use the entire plant, because they are able to buffer and counterbalance negative effects because of the synergy of all of their parts working together in mysterious ways.

You might have heard Western herbalists say “The whole is greater than its parts.” If we reduce plans to single ingredients or merely use physical ingredients for human healing, we will inevitably lose our other very important threads of connection to the knowledge and powers plants have generously shared with us from the beginning of our coexistence, such as their spirit, their healing fragrances, colours and tastes in combination.

The plants I could be introducing represent plant family members I am very familiar with because of the fact that they grow in both locations here on Siksikaiksaahko as well as my childhood island home in the Baltic Sea.

As a Community Herbalist training in energetic herbalism, (a term often defined in contrast to clinical herbalism), I dedicate much of my efforts to bringing herbal medicine into the community through accessible and affordable means. Recognising of the impact economic and social factors have on community health and well-being, I engage in community-based projects that not only improve health through the use of herbs but positively impact the community as a whole. We're talking about things like community gardens, community medicine making, and educational programming.

To me, community herbalism is anything but a solitary endeavor. Namely that community herbalism also means serving in partnership alongside other local groups. If you see your own endeavours intersect with the work I do, I invite you to win even that of collaboration, so that we can grow beyond ourselves and weave a stronger community fabric through our cross pollination, the sharing of ideas and resources.

My herbalism practices are rooted in the belief that healthy relationships with humans and the land will empower people to lead more dignified lives, reimagine how we respond to crisis and dream into being healthier communities.

# The planets and their healing plants

It is important to know that generally more than one planet is embodied within a specific plant. This might initially feel counterintuitive and maybe confuse you, but the longer somebody engages with the doctrine of signature, the stronger their ability to observe becomes, which means better communication with the plants, which, in turn, will result in better care for individuals and community in need.
## Mond/ Kookoomikisoom - Monday

Moon—rules all the water on Earth; thus it is related to watery and cooling plants and places, night blooming flowers (Evening Primrose), flowers that open only with the full moon at night (Nightblooming Cereus), silvery whitish colors and moon-sickle shapes (Mugwort foliage), and so on, healing affinity to the internal fluids, brain and reproductive organs, governing conception, pregnancy, and growth. Culpeper regards Water Lily under the rule of the Moon, and therefore as cooling and moistening.
In Europe, the Moon has long been referred to as the host of life, the great Grandmother Goddess and sacred midwife responsible for procreation, which is why we connect the regenerative body parts with her. If we want to work to increase fertility in somebody, for example, it is advised to work with moon plants like Basil, Lady’s mantle, Mistletoe, Cohosh, etc. Fertility formulations often include the sacred moon plant Mugwort. The formulations can be complemented with Venus plants such as Prairie Crocus, which acts on the hormonal system in the body. Silver is the element and colour associated with Moon.

Many moon plants prefer moist environments, species examples documenting this fact include the juicy Birch tree with their white bark, the white blooming Clover, Meadowsweet and Willow with their silvery leaves. Other moon plants are juicy and cooling themselves, such as Stellaria Media, works to alleviate rheumatism, inflammation, as well as fevers.

Mirroring the Sun, Moon represents the unconscious and the ability to reflect. Moon can enlighten the darker areas within our soul and also influence sleep as well as our dreams. Understanding the connection between sleep and moon plants, helps us see how indispensable Moon plants are when wanting to address sleep issues and psychosomatic ailments. Plants particularly useful in those instances are Valerian and Evening primrose. It is recommended to combine moon formulations with plants associated with the Sun, particularly when people have fear of darkness or nightmares.

Moon plants are often very nourishing. They help change the course of disease still healing by cooling the body, providing moisture and enzymes.

#### Introduce to the class the following Moon plants on Monday together with the following Sun plants below:
Willow (Salices spp.) as spirit medicine
Valerian root

**Sun plants**
Juniper (Juniperus communis) as smoke cleanse
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) as tea
Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) as vitality and arthritic rub

## Mars/ - Dienstag

right red, spines, thorns, plants with a relationship to fire or iron, possibly burning such as the pioneering plant Stinging Nettles, rich in iron, upright in growth and very well defended by glassy hairs that burn upon touch—and which loves iron-rich soils. Healing affinity to blood and body heat, muscle and will power, and gallbladder. Culpeper attributes nasty, sick-making effects of herbs and violent poisoning to Mars. This would be considered pitta in Ayurveda. Paracelsus puts other spiny plants into this category, such
as Sloe (Blackthorn), Berberis, Hawthorn, as well as pungent Garlic,
Horseradish, and Basil into category

Mars plants represents willpower, resilience as well as strong inner drives and aggression as impulses for survival. Knowing this you might not be surprised to learn that prickly plants with thorns, stings and spikes fall into the group of Mars plants, such as Thistles, Hawthorn, stinging Nettles. Many Mars plants are burning and spicy in taste such as the Radishes, Garlic, Masterwort. Red colour shades dominate in Mars plants and many have toxins to their defence, which means to act with caution when working with some of them, such as for instance the Monkshoods.

Most Mars plants are relatively safe to use and their applications belong to the most important in herbalism. For one they strengthen immunity and vitality such as Echinacea, some increase gallbladder activity such as the thistles, and yet others protect the body from toxins by eliminating them such as the Milk Thistle. Chronic metabolic ailments that represent with fatigue, rheumatism, gout, allergies or skin issues can all benefit from the work with Mars plants. Formulations are often complemented with plants under Venus, the son or mercury.

Due to their protective powers, Mars plants are useful to shield people in a household from hexing, evil spirits and plagues. You can either grow them around your house or hang them up above the entry way into the house.

The therapeutic effects of Mars plants include stimulation of emotions, provision of energy, the building of blood and the tonifying of the circulatory system.
#### Introduce to the class the following Mars plants on Tuesday:
[Hawthorn](https://hackmd.io/@JoerdisW/hawthorn) (Craetagus spp.) as a vinegar
[Nettle ](https://hackmd.io/@JoerdisW/urtica)as a tea and/ or tincture
Monarda Bee balm as an oxymel
Pistahkaan/ Tobacco as a smoke cleanse

## Mercury/ - Wednesday

asymmetric shapes (Elm), swiftness in going to seed (Elm),relationship to the air element and so on (flying Elm seeds), finely divided or feathered leaves, winding plants, healing affinity to the lungs and respiration, swiftness of thought, mobility, digestion.
Paracelsus names Fennel and Wild Carrot.

Mercury is closely associated with the principle of information exchange, which includes all metabolic processes, the processes of breathing and hormonal functioning. Plants of mercury are recognised by their lean and upright appearance, but to also include those with tendrils. The leaves are often spare shaped and long or finely feathered. Shades of blue and their complimentary colours yellow and violet characterise mercury plants, who fall under the element of air, which can make it easy to see how mercury plants are strengthening respiratory organs and are used when skin and mucous membranes are infected or strained from allergies.

Mercury plants harmonise with almost any other planetary energy, but it is advised that they be used often and to round off herbal recipes. Mercury plants are sometimes called the peacemakers which are used when formulations include plants from planets with opposing energies.

Mercury plants generally cause a change in the course of disease to healing, have a strong effect on both the brain and the nervous system; and also regulate the monthly moon cycle.
#### Introduce to the class the following Mercury plants on Wednesday:
Licorice root
Oats as nourishing tincture
Fireweed (Epilobium spp) as a tea and flower essence

## Jupiter/ - Thursday

golden colors and crown-like shapes such as of Maple leaves, edible plants, fruits and nuts, healing affinity to the liver.
Steiner considers Apple, Paracelsus Sweet Chestnut, Agrimony
(liver healing and yellow), Burdock and Fig

Together with the planet Venus and the Sun Jupiter represents the principles of harmony and altruism. Thus, it is associated with generosity, good fortune, influence and abundance. Jupiter plants provide great benefits the humans. Trees with edible fruit and grains are part of the Jupiter plant family as well as many deciduous trees including the Chestnut, the Oak, etc. Oak for instance does not only have a tonifying and strengthening effect on the human body, but it is also an important means to eliminate poisons such as alkaloids and heavy metals, as well as address inflammation and skin allergies. Some other Jupiter plants equally suitable to address skin and connective tissue issues are Comfrey, Borrage, and Burdock).

Looking at the signature of Jupiter plants, many of apparent similarities with the Sun, for instance their majestic appearance, the slightly better and savoury taste, the bright colours, especially yellow (as in Artichoke or Gentian). Many of the Jupiter plants have a strong affinity to the liver, which not only manages our metabolism and eliminates waste products, but also rules our temperament, which is why we can use Jupiter plants to cure physical liver ailments as well as impairments of mood and soul.

Jupiter plants are usually very stimulating and energising, they help relieve spasms, they soften the body, chelp expel worms, strengthen the liver and metabolism overall.

#### Introduce to the class the following Jupiter plants on Thursday:
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) as rub
Poplar (Populus spp) as an ointment
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus spp) and Thimble Berry as nourishing tea

## Venus/ - Friday

—pink and pastel colors, lovely scents, beautiful showy flowers, harmony, softness, loveliness, copper color or content of the metal copper (European Birch), healing affinity to eyes, skin, kidneys and sexual organs. To give an idea of Venusian plants, we get a sense that the feminine softness and fineness of Birch leaves and branches are akin to those of Maidenhair Fern, also called “Venus' Hair” in German, used to beautify the hair, for the kidneys and to regulate
menstruation. Paracelsus names the kidney-shaped beans, as well as
the Venus-shaped pear

The planet Venus is strongly associated with the emotion of love. Born in the ocean (which represents emotions) gave her the name “Schaumgeborene”. Many of the plants that stimulate vitality and the lust for love and life are dedicated to her. Their workings are mild and tonifying, which is why these plants round out formulations with very potent plants that potentially cause side effects.

Venus plants are immensely beautiful with their harmonic soft forms that treat the eye with abundant variety in shape and colour as well as perfumes. Venus plants are the most important components in love potions, cosmetics and perfumes. They strengthen veins and the kidney. Venus plants are indispensable in psychotherapy when people wish to dispose of emotional burdens on the soul, particularly those triggering fears states, to soften their hearts and open up to new experiences and to engage in practices of self-care and to gain self-confidence.

Venus plants help to change the course of disease to the healing, many help eliminate waste through the urinary system, they soften parts in the body and have an overall harmonising effect.

#### Introduce to the class the following Venus plants on Thursday:
[Sipatsimo](https://hackmd.io/@JoerdisW/sipatsimo)/ Sweetgras as a tea
[Aohtoksooki/ Yarrow ](https://hackmd.io/@JoerdisW/achillea)(Achillea milleforum) as an oil
Kiinii/ Rose (Rosa spp) as nourishing tea

## Saturn/ - Saturday

stiff and rigid structures as of old age or the skeleton,
“sclerotic” or hard structures such as bones and teeth, killing off
other plants around oneself (Pine), healing affinity for hardening
such as Prunes which soften hard stool, and the spleen. Paracelsus
list Rhubarb (laxative), and the hard fruits of Quince

Saturn may well be the most ambiguous among the seven cosmic planetary energies. He sets boundaries and assignments within the greater realm of metaphysics. We have to follow his calling in order to avoid bad luck or disease. If we refuse, his influence will be uncomfortable to say the least. If we succeed and make it through the trials, we can triumph.

A couple of Saturn plants can assist us in our striving for consciousness through their psychoactive effects, such as Fly agaric, or Peyotl. Saturn is the guide of the threshold to the world of cosmic consciousness and many of his plans are still used by shamans on this globe to travel to hidden truths beyond space and time.

Saturn represents old age and death and everything exceeding death, which is why in a human body he connects to our pancreas (the processes of death and decomposition), the bones, all Chronicle illnesses as well as mineralising or hardening diseases such as MS, sclerosis and gravel.

The mineralising principle can be found in plants with high amounts of silica such as horsetail, rule, oats and members of the borage family. Silica helps stimulate immunity, gives structure in inflammatory skin and mucous ailments, strengthens and cleans the connective tissue and improves the metabolism between cells. In plants it gives structure and strength to stand up rate to move towards the light, which is by in herbal therapy they are used to address issues of the skeleton and bones, but also psychological impairments where nourishment is needed to help with fatigue and depression. Formulations are often complemented with solar elements to bring in the radiance of the sun in addition to the strength from the silica.

Saturn is connected to rituals around winter and death. Junipers and cypresses are examples of evergreen plants which defy the darker times of the year. This insert their personal solar nature, which tells us that the doors to the below world are never fully closed.
When using healing the evergreen plants are dedicated to treating ailments of old age as well as chronic or cold diseases. The use of roots is indicated for the same issues because routes represent the subsurface mineral centre of a plant which is ruled by Saturn.

#### Introduce to the class the following Saturn plants on Friday:
Mullein (Verbascum spp.) as smoke cleanse
Solomon seal as spirit dose

## Sonne/ Naapi Naatoosi - Sunday

bright yellow, golden radiant colors and shapes, affinity to
sunlight and sunrise/sunset. The Sunflower not only looks like a sun, but traces its path with its flower head. It is therefore called
tournesol in French, “Turns-with-the-sun.” Flowers that open and
close with the Sun also belong here; Culpeper names Centaury
(Graeme 1997, p. 203). They may be radiant in appearance. Healing
affinity to the heart, circulation, and depression. Heating plants such as Cayenne were also listed under solar influence. Pelikan states that many spice plants belong into the “Sun classification” (1984, p.
217). Paracelsus and Steiner consider Ash to be ruled by the Sun,
and Paracelsus further names Saint John's Wort and Chamomile, very sunny flowers indeed

Sun plants are similarly tonifying as the ones associated with Venus. They warm everything with their radiant warming energies. In the human body, and is thus connected to the blood, the heart and circulatory system.

Sun plants are part of formulations that sustain the spark of life in humans, such as Rosemary, the Ash tree, Angelica. Most kitchen spices are connected to the sun. A well seasoned dish does not only taste well, it sustains vitality into old age. Sun plants are easy to spot because of their radiant yellow colour plastic appearance. Can you think of a plant like that right away? Yes Sunflowers, Calendula, St John’s Wood, Chamomile all fall into that category. Their warm balsamic taste continues to glow on our tongues long after their consumption.
Some of those light beings from the plant world are useful to treat heart issues including the Rosemary. “Much like the sun works onto the earth, so does the hard work onto the body” (Paracelsus).

As the sun organ, the heart is the centre within the microcosm of the human being. It is sometimes called the I-organ. It often entails when the outer ways of living don’t match with our inner truths. This is why sun plants are very helpful in treating this harmonic ways of living, especially when there’s also coldness in the person, forcing the body as the well as the soul and emotions. Sun plants bring light into the freezing and darkened soul. The sense of self worth and they help when somebody is caught in loops of fear states.

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