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Hamida the Herbalist
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Working with the plant kingdom for health and well-being. Plant spirit healing, flower power, and growing your own.
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Issue of the Week - March 9 - March 15
AppreciationLast Friday Venus went retrograde (see my astrology blog for a post on that). One of the tasks for the next 45 days is to review what is of value to us. That includes both tangibles and intangibles - people, things, concepts, whatever. Al...
Issue of the Week - Feb 23 - March 1, 2009
Animal Care Pt.2 AttachmentOur pets become part of our family. For those who are single, with no children, they may be the only family. Animals form attachments to places and people. How did homing pigeons acquire their name if that were not true? Mi...
Issue of the Week - Feb 9 - Feb 15
ForgivenessRight now in the woods where I live, Bay is blooming. I was called to select Bay flower for this week, with no idea of what the "issue" would be, but when I checked through all my repertories, I did not find an essence of Bay flower. Perha...
Issue of the Week - Jan 05 - Jan 11, 2009
This week I approach this from a different perspective. Since the Herb of the Month (J. Berger, Herbal Rituals) is Sage, I thought I would go from the essence to the 'issue'.This is what The Complete Floral Healer, by Anne McIntyre, has to say about ...
Issue of the Week - Dec 15 - Dec 21
CertaintyAt times of rapid and constant change, it is important to stay the course of your own life. One must ride the fine line between flexibility and rigidity. How do you hold on and let go at the same time? What should you cling to (if anything)?...
Issue of the Week - Dec 8 - Dec 14
ReceptivityWe are going through a time of rapid change. The alignment of our Sun with the Galactic Center has already begun (the event which will be at its high point on Dec. 21, 2012). We are receiving pulses of energy that will assist us in our nex...
Issue of the Week - Nov 17 - Nov 23
ConfidenceConfidence seems to be one of those things that comes and goes, sometimes for no reason. We wake up one day 'on top of the world' whereas another day we are 'down in the dumps'. Often our level of confidence is dependent on external events ...
Issue of the Week - Oct 27 - Nov 2
Sorry I'm late with this. I had company from out of town for a week during which time my car was damaged in an accident (not serious and not my fault). But as you know, even though I was hit, I am the one who must make the calls, fill out the paperwo...
Issue of the Week - Oct 13 - Oct 19
CourageWe are facing many challenges these days and we all need courage to face changes that we may need to make. I have several friends whose lives are in limbo, waiting for houses to sell, jobs to end, paperwork to go through. Today, I spent hours ...
Issue of the Week - Sept 22 - Sept 28
BalanceThis is the time of the Autumnal Equinox where the day and the night are of equal duration. It is a time to seek more balance in our lives. In general, the weather is milder than it has been or will be, so our energy level may be affected. It ...
Issue of the Week - Aug 25 - Aug 31
TrustI have been trying to make a decision that entails spending money. The money is available, but I am reluctant to spend it because I am in fear about the future. I have tried every tool I know to reassure myself. This morning I remembered a Sufi ...
Issue of the Week Aug 4 - Aug 10
AcceptanceWe are living in challenging times, when we feel we must act, but may be confused about what is right. I am reminded of the Bhagavad-Gita a great epic of Hinduism. The warrior hero Arjuna, in the heat of battle realizes his kinsmen are amon...
Issue of the Week - July 28 - August 3
RelaxationFirst I must apologize to my readers for the delay. I am a day late and hopefully, not a dollar short. Both my social and work schedules have been fuller than usual. I know many Leos and they are all having birthday celebrations. Ah! Too...
Issue of the Week - July 7 - 13
ENTHUSIASMIn accordance with the Law of Attraction, I prefer to look at the positive side of issues. What we are seeking more of - is where my focus lies. Enthusiasm as I see it, is a zest for life. Energy, joy and excitement about the future and wha...
Self-Heal Flower Essence
Yesterday I saw that Self-Heal, Prunella vulgaris was blooming enthusiastically, so I made a flower essence. It was a perfect day for it. In my garden, Self-Heal grows intimately with herbs, flowers and vegetables. I like to think it sends out an ext...
