The most comprehensive and all-inclusive book on the magical and religious uses of herbs ever published. 330 herbs covered in detail with over 100 illustrations By the author of The Master Book of Herbalism (40,000 in print). Sections include: ? The Magickal Classification of Herbs --Aphrodisiacal, fertility, consecration, immortality, love, protection, purification, magickal, visionary and more ? A Guide to the Usage of Magickal Herbs --Over 200 entries covered in detail on subjects including altars, astral work, baby blessings, clairvoyance, Drawing Down the Moon, Goddess worship, good fortune, handfasting, spirit guides, success, wish magic and Yule ? Deities and Magickal Herbalism --Over 140 deities with appropriate herbs for each, with guidelines ? Herbal Correspondences --Astrological associations for all herbs by planet and sign Since the earliest times people were aware that all of Nature is divine and that every plant has its own distinct spiritual energy. This understanding has been preserved in folklore of cultures around the world through poems, chants, ditties and spells. From researching this lore, patterns emerge which enable us to approach the true nature of plants` energies. Great care has been taken to include only folklore that has been documented as authentic. A monumental work. It`s difficult to imagine a more thorough book on the subject ever being published. -- Wendell Cooper Paul Beyerl has brought forth another in-depth volume that will provide inspiration to advanced practitioners of the occult and beginners alike. -- Ellen Evert Hopman, author of Tree Medicine, Tree Magic, A Druid`s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year, and People of the Earth: The New Pagans Speak Out (co-author).