​🌿Your Herbal Horoscope for the Summer

What do the plants have to say about our zodiac signs? [View this email in your browser]( WTP—What the plant—is an herbal horoscope? YES, YOU read that right… on the heels of a solar eclipse, a [Full Moon in Capricorn]( and the June solstice, our friends at [The Chalkboard Mag]( asked me to answer a question that few have dared to ask: What do the plants have to say about our zodiac signs? Whether your intuition urges you to call forth more energy, relaxation, or a boost in creativity, there’s an herb out there that’s already been vibing with your cosmic journey long before you even realized you needed it. That’s why I am so honored to have this opportunity to share with you how matching each sign with its perfect plant companion can revitalize your summer health, enhance bliss, and refocus your energy on the things, people, projects, and pursuits that matter most to you. Combining astrology with herbalism offers a unique lens through which we can explore both our inner selves and the natural world. This holistic approach makes you feel like the Universe itself has concocted a remedy just for you, bringing celestial guidance down to Earth. Share this with someone who could use a bit of nature’s magic to realign their stars and rejuvenate their soul’s purpose this summer… The energetics behind each season catalyze a whole set of energetics for us collectively and individually. Although each zodiac sign neither includes the wholeness of our being nor the totality of our individual birth charts, it does ignite a potential doorway through which balance or imbalance can be witnessed. In medical astrology, each sign corresponds to organ systems, body parts, and behavioral patterning that has been analyzed for centuries. Physicians in the times of Sumeria and Babylon, where the oldest records of medical astrology have been found, noted zodiac and planetary placements as having specific energetic influences on our bodies and minds. Doctors of the ancient past would create astrological charts to better assess a patient’s story, and would then diagnose that person based on the different alignments of their natal chart. Beyond just informing our interpersonal relationships (as many casually use the horoscope today), the astrological chart has long been used as a tool to better understand the potential causes of diseases, psychological patterning, spiritual unfoldment, pivotal points within one’s life journey, and much more. Keep in mind that these charts are vast and cannot be summarized in a single horoscope. However, the suggestions I’m offering you here can indeed facilitate moments of ritual and healing throughout your day as you tackle the season with renewed energy and vitality. Look for your Sun sign below (or your rising sign) to assess potential tips to support your health journey this summer! Ruled by Mars, Aries is associated with the head in medical astrology. Herbs like mint can soothe inflammation, or the potential of a ‘hot head’, both mentally and physically. Blend with a base oil (like jojoba) and apply to your temples. Other herbs to enjoy during the summer that can be beneficial to soothe inflammation, headaches, and ‘hot blood’ are [nettle]( spearmint, and rosemary. Ruled by Venus, Taurus is associated with the throat and the neck. During the summer, it’s vital to watch for acid reflux, glandular swelling, bronchial complaints, sore throats, or inflammatory potentials in the throat area. Herbs to soothe the esophagus lining and throat region are [marshmallow]( [lemon balm]( and [chamomile](. Ruled by Mercury, Gemini is associated with thoughts, vocal cords, the hands, and more. Watch out for the monkey mind, Gemini! Summer energy can cause a spike in mental chatter, and inflammatory ways within the mind. Be sure to tame the mental fire, so as not to not exhaust your reserves, with herbs that regulate this like [brahmi]( [Gotu Kola]( [tulsi]( and [Lion’s Mane]( mushroom. Another suggested formula: [The Mind]( which contains a blend of powerful herbs and mushrooms used for centuries as brain-boosting tonics. Several of these herbs have been respected as master tonics for the mind for millennia across many healing traditions in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and rainforest tribal medicine systems, among others. Ruled by the Moon, Cancer is associated with the stomach, the uterus, the breasts, and the ovaries. During the heat of the Summer, Cancers must watch for indigestion, leaky gut, excess mucus, or the opposite excessive dryness (depending on what side of the spectrum you might tend to fall). Herbs to soothe the digestive tract are aromatic plants such as cinnamon, cardamom, and [turmeric](. If your gut is running irritated and hot, try cooling down with hibiscus. Suggested formulas from our apothecary: [Belly Love]( [Womb Tea]( [Mangosteen]( [Happiness Herbal ‘coffee’]( (a powerful prebiotic). Like a mycelium network, let's connect! For recipes and magic follow [@ANIMAMUNDIHERBALS]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Website]( Copyright Anima Mundi Herbals © 2024 All rights reserved. Our NYC Store address is: 31 Noble St. Brooklyn, NY 11222 Our LA Store address is: 417 Rose Ave. Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.