Herbalism is best understood as a living thing, like nature herselfRich in nuance and subtlety.There is not one right way, not one best way…Follow the guidance of your teachers But always know you will benefit the most as you make the wisdom your ownTrust your own senses and experiences…This is about reconnecting with the green beings …

There is an older pagan holiday that predates this one and which more openly celebrated sexual heat than flowery romance. But it was ultimately turned into the Hallmark holiday that some enjoy and others dread. Some feel left out and lonely or judge themselves as “less-than” for being solo, others feel the pressure to “be romantic” on cue, and buy overpriced gifts, overbred roses, and lots of chocolate to prove their love…

The days have been lengthening and the nights are growing shorter. Imbolc is one of four cross-quarter holidays - the point between the longest night of Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox - when the light/day and dark/night are of equal length. Some traditional cultures consider today the beginning of Spring. Can you feel the subtle shift in the light? If you are in the northern hemisphere of our planet, it’s quite noticeable. Go outside at the end of the day and see for yourself.

MAGICAL THINKING OR DELUSIONAL WISHING?"Magic is the extraordinary reality that dwells within every aspect of the mundane, material world." From Healing Magic by Robin Rose Bennett Magical Thinking is an all-too-common buzzword these days, mistaking "the belief that events or the behavior of others can be influenced by one’s thoughts, wishes, or ritual", instead of being just one of the many aspects of Magical Action.Join me and Pam Grossman (of Phantasmaphile and the Witch Wave Podcast) on IG Live a…

The wait is over! Apprentices across the globe are invited to a three-month, virtual apprenticeship! This is deep training, an apprenticeship in attuning to the spirit of nature, and thus, to your authentic Self with the help of common plants. We will learn effective remedies for familiar complaints ranging from belly aches to anxiety and Robin Rose Bennett will share favorite recipes that feature commonly available herbs…

It was a couple days before the end of 2021, beginning of 2022 and I walked into the woods, keeping my promise to myself to do so every day…

Robin Rose Bennett founded WiseWoman Healing Ways in the late 1980s. She is a writer, an herbalist, a green witch, an activist and a WiseWoman. We chat with Robin and find out more about her wonderfully wise and green world…

Ritual is an essential part of life. It grounds and connects us to the ongoing cycles and seasons of our lives, and to community. For some, the rituals they were raised with feel meaningful and supportive. However, for many, the rituals they were raised with no longer speak to them and can feel stale or obligatory. ?? Winter Solstice Ritual Celebration?? Every year I light Hanukkah candles in my tree of life menorah to honor my physical ancestors and give thanks for blessings. To do this in a…

Hello Friends! Looking into the mirror of nature... ?????? The medicinal blessings of the plant people begin with their more obvious physical gifts. When we are in need of those gifts, we are surely grateful to have access to them, whether comfrey is being applied as a poultice to help heal a sprained ankle, or someone is sipping a cup of rosemary tea to prevent or soothe a migraine headache. But plant medicine runs deeper than physical constituents; plants are more than the sum of their visible parts…

I was walking my friend to her car in my driveway. Every month or two I receive a massage from her, and that day she had stayed for a lovely outdoor dinner on my patio at the edge of the forest. We had multigrain pizza with veggies…

Autumn is fully in the air now and this is the most important time to fortify your system in order to stay healthy as we prepare for the transition into the colder season of winter…

I had the golden opportunity to offer three outdoor classes last week! I guest-taught for Midsummer Farm's herbal medicine program. Barbara Laino grows and sells so many kinds of plants it makes my head spin (in the best possible way) and she offers short and long courses including a year-long permaculture series. We all had a great afternoon…