A year long dance through plant portals on a journey of exploration and delight to a place of deep connection and belonging.
There is so much in the natural world that our senses have forgotten how to perceive.
Join us in an exploration of nature and ourselves. We offer an antidote to book learning herbal knowledge and instead offer a deep, magical journey to the heart of the plants. This year-long group will dive deep into plant teachings, movement and medicine making, within round of the Pagan year with some Astrology in the mix. Reclaiming our feral feet, we will step through portals on a journey to these hidden spaces as we recover our deep connection with the energies of the natural world. The training is open to everyone, an open heart and a curious mind are the only criteria.
The itinerary: workshops are in person and will be held in Warwickshire.
Samhain: October 27th. Our roots, our ancestors, making connections. Beginnings and endings. Mushrooms. Roots. Making incense. Owning our shadow selves. Grounding movement. The planet Saturn and boundaries.
Midwinter Dec15th turning of the year. Yule and fun celebrations and mistletoe, Phlegmatic child-like-memories of childhood, nostalgia. The lord of misrule, the Fool. Sun herbs Joyous movement, the child. The Sun as life force.
Imbolc Feb 2nd High Phlegmatic. Deep mind dreaming. Psychic development. The sibyl, dreams, scrying, intuition, creativity. Dreaming herbs. Movement of spirit and unboundedness. The Moon as dreamer.
Spring Equinox March 23rd Sanguine, action, hope, enthusiasm, the big picture, Magician, philosophies, learning. Bitters, exploration. Energy movement. The planet Jupiter and expansion.
Beltane May 11th High sanguine. Fertility, Love, self-love and the body, Rose and Elderflower, flower essences, Lovers. Heart/love movement. The planet Venus and love.
Summer Solstice June 21-22st choleric: intuition, Strength, the warrior, anger, the will, courage. Protection herbs. Warrior movement. The planet Mars and the will.
Lammas Aug 2nd/3rd high choleric, rest, harvest, the Empress, Demeter, gratitude, seeds, hydrosols. Late summer flowers. Movement of completion/rest. The Summer Sun.
Autumn equinox Sept 21st melancholic. Ending ritual, consolidation, reflection, the future, 2nd harvest. Movement of new beginnings. Mercury the communicator.Admission by invitation: please email me at elisabethbrooke209@gmail.com and tell us a bit about yourself and why you wish to join us.
About us
Elisabeth Brooke is a Herbalist, Psychosynthesis Counsellor and Astrologer in practice since 1980. She has run workshops and trainings worldwide and is the author of 9 books.
Katie Beswick is a Herbalist , medicine maker forager ,creatress, dragon rider.
What people say about my workshops:
‘Had a wonderful workshop appreciate your kindness of heart, spirit on the wisdom and knowledge u shared.’ I liked The calm and welcoming and encouraging personality of Elisabeth. Pleasure to spend time with. Loads of information shared and appreciated in a very easy manner.’
Cathriona Cashman, Cork.
‘I liked the way there was no feeling of being lost or left out. It was all very warm and wholesome.’
Joanna Porritt
‘It was very beautiful, uplifting and inspiring. I am grateful for giving us a way to connect on a much deeper level with the plants…I loved every minute of the weekend...it was just perfect.
Michelle Toneill
I liked, ‘close contact with the herbs in a practical, emotional and spiritual way. Meditations that empower the heart. Thank you, loved every minute.’
Donna Weir
‘A really new experience. I liked the way it was organised through the day and made me think about the herbs from another aspect.’
Lucy Glen
‘I enjoyed every minute. I loved connecting with the plants/flowers, getting the information directly and the messages also connecting with the circle, full balance. I came with no expectations, so everything was a gift.‘
Susan
‘Loved the experiential journeys and re-awakening the connection with the Plant Spirits‘
Anon
‘love the opening and beginning with the plants straight away. Loved being led by Elisabeth’s calm tone of voice, really enjoyed hearing others’ experiences.’
Yvonne Grace
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