Plant magick

"Through interviews, essays, and more than 400 images, Plant Magick is a vibrant journey through the roots of botanicals in myth, religion, and art. From ancient Egyptian stonework to modern paintings, this encyclopedic overview chronicles the rich, symbiotic relationship between plants and people."--From the publisher.

Contents:

A miracle of symbiosis: foreword / Pam Montgomery -- Nature remains: preface / Jessica Hundley -- I. Roots of connection: Plants & people ; From soil to sky: A brief history of humans in the natural world ; A symbiotic partnership: A timeline of humans in nature -- II. The seeds are sown: Sacred symbolism in nature ; Fibonacci: Geometry in nature ; Sacred gardens: The art of nature ; Return to Eden: Plants in myth & spirituality ; The Sephiroth: The enduring symbolism of trees -- III. Germination and growth: Plants in healing & ceremony ; Plantcraft: Botanical spells & green witchery ; Healing botanicals: The use of plants as medicine ; Mycellial magick: The power of mushrooms ; Rites of passage: Symbolic plants of birth, love, victory & death ; Pistil and stamen: Sensuality & the botanical realm -- IV. The blossom opens: Plants & higher states ; Ritual elation: Stimulating plants ; The Bacchanal: Plants & intoxication ; Soma: Plants & the expansion of consciousness ; Cannabis ; Magic funghi ; Opium ; Cacti ; Datura ; Ayahuasca ; Under the influence: Art & psychedelics -- V. Pollinating consciousness: Plants & culture ; The beanstalk: Plants in literature, plays & poetry ; Plants as muse: Plants & contemporary culture ; For the seekers: A final note on the Library of Esoterica.

Subject Term:

Plants -- Symbolic aspects.

Plants -- Mythology.

Plants -- Psychic aspects.

Plants -- Religious aspects.

Plants.

Genre:

Illustrated works.

Language:

English

Added Corporate Author:

Thunderwing, designer.