Herbs of the Solar System

Our Planets, Sun and Moon, and the category of herbs in each one.

Sun: Responding to the bright rays and heat of the day. Angelica, Bay Laurel, Bergamot, Carrot, Cedar, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper berry, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange and Rosemary. These are beneficial to the heart and circulation.

Moon: Cool herbs and flowers responding to the tides, and the ebb and flow of Earth’s waters. Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lemon, Mugwort, Myrrh, Passion flower, Morning Glory,Clematis. Plants that speak to the subconscious and plants that live near water, rock moss and seaweed.

Mercury: Heavy and metallic. Anise, Caraway, Clary sage, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lavender, Lemongrass, Narcissus, Peppermint, Spearmint, Thyme. Herbs that connect with Earth’s metals and minerals.

Venus: Balsam, Rose, Cardamon, Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram, Oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang. Herbs and spices that respond to beauty and passion.

Mars: Bold and brilliant hot colors melting the red ice. Basil, Black Pepper, Cumin, Ginger, Pennyroyal, Rue, Sassafras, Cayenne, Cinnamon.

Jupiter: Herbs that promote the expansion of imagination. Clove, Bergamot, Melissa, Hyssop, Nutmeg, Saffron, Sage, Sandalwood, Cedar.

Saturn: It’s not your fault, they leave you alone. Herbs you chose to express your innermost feelings. Belladonna, Mandrake, Spikenard, Eucalytus, Foxglove, Poison Ivy.

Uranus: Blue Chamomile, Fennel, Lime, Neroli, Ginseng, Basil. Herbs that energize and stimulate deep thought.

Neptune: Keeper of the seas. Mystical and Magical, Honeysuckle, Lemon Balm, Mugwort, Myrrh, Spikenard, Rosemary, Lavender, Patchouli.

Pluto: Underworld, powerful, beneficial dreams. Basil, Cypress, Cedar, Valerian, Ginseng, Mugwort and Marigold.

Earth: Wisdom Keeper of the Solar System. Sage, Rosemary, Roses, Violets, Clover, Marigold, Mint, Lemon Verbena.

~ Meadow Walker [ Charlotte CMGH ]