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The Astrological Elements and Herbs

The Astrological Elements and Herbs

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The Astrological Elements and Herbs

We are all about astrology here on this site and, having said that, astrology does have a broader sense through which it can be appreciated.

I realize that there is a thin connection from the plant world to astrology, but, I’m trying to express how astrology can be used in everyday life and not just as a horoscope column to be read on a Friday night to see how the weekend will go.

Which is really an entry level use of the craft.

Planets and Plants have Similar Origins

Earlier I shared with you my interest in herb gardening in the posts astrology and herbs, gifts for astrologers and the sixth house and herb gardens and this hobby has been with me for many years.

Some of you will appreciate that to accept astrological themes into your life can enhance your experience and understanding of the symbolic nature of the planets.

Four Beds – for Four Elements

Herbs are a diverse group of plants which have much to offer the windowsill grower or the real sized garden plants person.

Gardeners who plant formal herbs gardens typically segregate them into sections in line with their strengths.

Not all herbs are used for the same thing.

There are basically four types of herb that you can grow in a herb garden and they usually grow in their own bed.

 

  • Medicinal – Fire signs
  • Culinary – Earth signs
  • Fragrant – Air signs
  • Indigenous – Water signs

Medicinal Herbs

The medicinal herbs are associated to the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

Medicinal herbs are at the root of all medicines we know today.

Examples of medicinal herbs are: Eyebright – for weepy eyes, mullein – used for bronchitis and the storax tree gum – used for coughs and cold remedies.

Culinary Herbs

The culinary herbs are related to the earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Culinary means you can eat them so all the herbs that can be used in cooking and meal preparation are culinary herbs.

Examples of culinary herbs are: Bay leaves in babotie, parsley typically as garnish, rosemary best with roast chicken and mint for mint sauce to accompany lamb.

Fragrant Herbs

Fragrant herbs are under the auspices of the air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Fragrant herbs are use for their smell and are often used in perfume, room cleansers and soaps.

Examples of fragrant herbs are: Jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender and rose all of which are the basis for the perfume industry.

 

Indigenous Herbs

Indigenous herbs are related to the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

Indigenous herbs are those that naturally grow in an area and they can be home grown and they are different for each region.

Examples of indigenous herbs are: for instance, in South Africa the aloe Vera, in central and South America the cactus and in Canada the sugar maple.

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Alison encourages you to explore your unique creativity and live a satisfying life through your personal astrology. She offers her insights from the heart and with a sense of humor.

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The Sixth House and Herb Gardens

The Sixth House and Herb Gardens

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The 6th House and Herb Gardens


Herbs and herb gardens are shown in your sixth house.


 


Uranus conjunct Neptune


During the Huge Conjunction of 1991/93. Uranus conjoined Neptune for the first time in 170 years this time in Capricorn.


At the time I was a mamber of the Cape Town Astrologroup.


They had a particular meeting to celebrate the conjunction of Uranus and Neptune.


The activity that night was to get into huddles depending on which house the conjunction occurred in our natal charts.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
6th House


For myself it was the 6th house.


I joined with the other astrologers in the clutch who had the Uranus Neptune conjunction in their 6th houses as well.


This is not the most exciting house in a chart because it is about health, daily rituals, service and work.


They began discussing their work and how busy they were, but it did not resonate with all the group members.


Someone said they had started gardening.


Well that was the catalyst for an animated discussion as we all had taken up gardening recently.


Then we got onto herbs… 🌱


 

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				




			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
My First Herb Garden – Cape Town


I was able to tell them about the new herb garden I had recently designed and had constructed in my garden.


It was down a narrow strip of land behind our house.


I explained how herbs had suddenly had more meaning for me.


That year I had been growing and cooking with fresh herbs and making interesting meals for my family.


Cooking with fresh herbs was something I had never done before.


It was glorious. I loved it.


Small plants are shown in your 6th house.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
My Second Herb Garden – Phalaborwa


We later moved to another house right on the Tropic of Capricorn (that is another story) and again the garden needed care.


My husband and his guys laid out a beautiful 10m x 10m square herb garden with appropriate circles and a birdbath in the middle.


At the time of construction, we made sure that money, yes cold hard cash, was buried below the concrete of the water feature.


This was to provide for the garden.


A nice touch.


I often wonder what those gardens look like today having had thirty and twenty-five years to establish themselves.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Inspiration


The inspiration for both layouts was based on the designs in Margaret Robert’s book Guide to Growing Herbs in South Africa.


Below is a simple plan for a four square herb garden.


See more about the sign elements and herbs.

			

			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				




			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
			

			

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
Author Bio


Alison encourages you to explore your unique creativity and live a satisfying life through your personal astrology. She offers her insights from the heart and with a sense of humor.


Go here to read more about Alison’s story.


If you want to send Alison a quick message go here.

			

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

			

				
				
				
				
			

				

				
				
				
				
				

				
				
				
				
				
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