"In some Native languages the term for plants translates to "those who take care of us."
~ Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass

Have You Heard the Call from the Green Realms?

Once upon a time, when you were small, did you have a special tree? A secret garden? Maybe it was a private little retreat in some woods or a vacant lot or a park near your home. A place you felt safe, and, in some indescribable way, seen and … loved.

From the moment we draw our very first breath, the plants of the Earth are essential to our survival. But what if our relationship is even more rich and complex than we have ever imagined?

What if we are, in fact, conversing with them, singing with them, and guided by them, even as we breathe their gift of life, eat of their fruits, and are healed by their medicines?

Since prehistoric times, the knowledge of herbs and flowers has been a vital part of the healing and magical practice of spiritual practitioners on every path. From the monks of the medieval cloisters, to the wise women and shamans tending the needs of their villages, understanding and co-creating with plants has been a sacred trust.

But our ancestors did not think of the plant world as a mere commodity to be used at will. They worked with herbs, trees, and botanicals as energetic beings who had intelligence and sentient awareness.

For centuries, this view has been discouraged as quaint, ignorant or superstitious. But now, in the 21st century, thanks to the research of serious authors such as Michael Pollan, Peter Tompkins, Christopher Bird, and Cleve Backster, it appears we are coming full circle.

Their research is indicating that our green co-inhabitants on planet Earth may indeed be intelligent in unexpected, heretofore misunderstood ways. We stand on the edge of scientific breakthroughs that may reveal that our ancestors had it right all along. That plants are fully aware and possess mysterious, powerful ways of communicating with one another, as well as with the animal realms. That includes humans, of course!

It is from this perspective that I invite you to join me for an afternoon getting to know and working with our dear friends, the Green Allies.

This will include working with the botanical allies that are connected to your Tarot Birth Cards, so our October Boutique is highly recommended. In fact, sign up for both at the same time, and you'll receive a $15 rebate after we finish both classes.

Join Us As We Celebrate the Plant Spirit Energies of Herbs and Flowers

The fine print:

• In one portion of this workshop, we'll be discussing the Tarot Birth Cards. It is not a prerequisite that you've taken any of my classes on this topic, but it would be helpful if you were already familiar with your own birth cards, and have a rudimentary understanding of the Major Arcana of the Tarot.
• Because we are on Zoom, it is important for you to have a reliable Internet connection, and you are STRONGLY urged to connect via a laptop or desktop (as opposed to a phone or tablet). That's because there are a number of Zoom features that don't work on those devices, and you are going to want to be able to see the screens in my presentation.
  
• Even if there are multiple attendees in your household, each one will need to register separately AND have their own computer.
  
• Seating is limited - only 30 spots are available, and payment in advance is required.
  
• If the class fills up, there will be a waiting list. You will be invited to fill any possible vacancies in the order you registered, so you might hold the date, even if you don't get in right away. You will have a couple of hours to respond, before the opening is passed to the next person in line.
  
• Life happens, and things do come up. I understand. So if you cancel your registration up to 7 days before the program begins, I will return your registration. If you cancel on Oct. 28 or after, I am sorry, but your tuition is non-refundable.

Saturday, November 4, 2023
1-5:30pm Eastern Time (U.S. Eastern Time)

$70.00 (US)