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Harvesting plants requires precise timing linked to planetary positions. Herbs ruled by the Sun must be gathered when the Sun is dominant, ensuring their maximum vital energy is preserved. Roots hold their greatest power in autumn when sap descends, while leaves and flowers must be taken at full bloom before solar heat dries their active virtues. Proper storage in dry, shadowed places prevents the decay of these astral qualities.
Every plant in nature is governed by a specific celestial body that imparts distinct medicinal qualities. Mars rules hot, biting herbs like mustard and nettle, which purge cold humors and stimulate blood circulation. Venus governs sweet, gentle plants like red roses and violet, soothing inflammation and restoring balance to delicate tissues. Understanding a herb's ruling planet reveals its hidden power over human organs and humors.
Healing relies on two fundamental principles of nature: sympathy and antipathy. Diseases caused by a hostile planet can be cured using herbs governed by that planet's opposite, neutralizing excess heat or cold. Alternatively, a weakened organ is strengthened through sympathy, using herbs belonging to its governing planet to fortify its native force. Combining remedies according to planetary relationships allows precise targeted cures.
Diagnosis begins by casting an astrological chart for the exact time a patient takes to their bed. The position of the Moon and the lord of the ascendant reveal the root cause and trajectory of the illness. Celestial transits indicate critical days when crisis or recovery will occur. Matching the chart's planetary afflictions to corresponding herbal remedies ensures the cure addresses the true cosmic origin of the malady.
A guide to harvesting, understanding, and curing ailments using herbs aligned with planetary and astrological powers.