Illustrated Herbiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Bewitching Botanicals

Okay book n way too pricey

Una edición preciosista cuidada en cada detalle. Papel de muy buen gramaje, tintas de calidad para unas ilustraciones bellísimas y encuadernación cosida. El libro nos invita a un maravilloso viaje guiado por 36 plantas que nos adentran en el universo vegetófilo de una manera sutil y mágica, acompañando sus mensajes con unas hermosas cartas oraculares. Una delicia para los sentidos.

I've been slowly working my way through The Illustrated Herbiary since receiving it on release day - I made sure to pre-order this one. This isn't a reference book - there are plenty of (wonderful) herbals and materia medicas out there, and this is not one of them. No, this is a feast for the senses. This book gets you out of your head and dares you to get into your body, to experience the colors of the illustrations, feel the magic of the plants. This is a feeling book, not a thinking book. Kate O'Hara's illustrations take it over the top - out of the head, into the heart. The cover has a light shimmer in spots - as though the wisdom shared inside is buzzing, excited to come out. The binding is sturdy, but loose all the same, allowing the book to lay flat, like a well-used family cookbook. I am very neurotic about my books - no cracked spines in my house. Thankfully, this was not a concern with The Illustrated Herbiary - the book falls open and invites you to dive in and get comfortable. No worries about "hurting" it - the Herbiary feels like a book your best friend would loan you - cherished and loved, yes, but ready to be put to work. Allow the Herbiary to fall open to a random page, then consider what you find. Did you land on Apple? Elderberry? Take in the illustration - look at the symbolism, consider how you feel, how it resonates with you. If you already know about the plants, excellent - allow your knowledge to intertwine with the gorgeous representation of the plant's spirit. Does Maia's interpretation incorporate smoothly with what you already knew? If you don't know the plants, this is an amazing introduction to them. Look upon the symbolism with fresh eyes, allow yourself to feel into the suggested rituals and reflections. You may be inspired to learn more about our plant allies, and what a beautiful point from which to start. Buy the hard copy. The Kindle version might be a nice addition later, but you will cherish the hard copy of the book - plus you'll have the oracle cards! I first learned of Maia Toll around a year ago, and have been enjoying her blog and classes ever since. She has shared a gift with the publication The Illustrated Herbiary. Thank you, Maia.

Ame este libro herbiary ! Bello y con mucho significado para mi con cada panta, árbol y fruto❤️

Très bon livre, avec de très belles illustrations et un jeu de carte plutôt sympa.

Ho ordinato questo libro a seguito di un consiglio di un'amica. È davvero meraviglioso, belle le immagine, belle le carte, bello il materiale. Se Vi interessa fare o farVi un regalo compratelo perché ne vale davvero la pena.