The only planet named for a female deity, Venus is a loving and bright ally in restoring the sacred feminine to cosmic balance.

Every late July and through August, the mountain meadows are dotted with neon pink blossoms. It's fireweed season ❤️ Both medicinal and edible, fireweed is one of the first plants to come back after wildfires. I've heard that the young shoots can be eaten like asparagus, though I've never tried. I do decorate summer salads with the blossoms, though…

One of my favorite fragrances as I hike through the mountains is that of Great Northern Bedstraw. It smells of honey and fresh hay, and was often used as bedding because of of it's sweet scent.

Every summer, I head to the mountains at about 10,000ft for my annual botanical medicine making retreat. I hike for hours each day, communing with the plants and making wild medicines. This medicine making trip is by far my favorite time of the year, in my favorite place in the world.

Elephant's Head, or Pedicularis groenlandica, is one of my favorite mountain friends. I adore the magical little purple flowers and the "elephant trunks" they display. The beauty of this plant alone is enough to celebrate—but it also has awesome healing powers…

Perhaps no other flower has been so exalted throughout history, in mythology and for spiritual purposes, as the rose. Discover the magic and medicine of this sacred flower.

There is something about taking time to care for the precious body that you live in that nourishes your soul as well as your skin. Learn how this simple, botanical skincare ritual really can transform your life ;)

Aphrodisiacs, named for one of my patron goddesses, the great Aphrodite, enhance sexual desire and pleasure. Some work by helping us relax, while others rev us up. The following are just a few of the many aphrodisiacs you might like to incorporate into your Valentine’s Day ritual.

A peek into the secrets of botanical perfume making. Discover the role of the shamanic journey, symbolism, traditional perfumery, and more as you follow my process of creating spiritual perfumes.

Healing plants of the mountains—making an infused oil with wild plants and creating intentional botanical smoke bundles.

Tune into your inner muse and break through creative blocks with aromatherapy. Plus discover three potent rituals and recipes to support your creative projects.

The beauty of wild spring greens and dandelion—plus a spring tarragon pesto and herbal healing salve recipe.

Seven fun ways to boost your immune system with essential oils and aromatherapy.

Essential oils have powerful antiviral, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties—plus many of them open the lungs and soothe coughs. Learn to use aromatherapy to support you and your family during cold and flu season.

I think most of us are facing the first truly global pandemic of our lifetimes. This can feel scary, and it’s so new that we don’t really know what will work or not. But, we can take general actions to boost our immune systems and fortify ourselves for the times to come. Here, I’m sharing a bit of my personal daily daily routine for wellness with herbs.

Rituals, recipes, and aphrodisiacs to enhance love and sensual pleasure this Valentines Day.

Get ready for summer travel with a DIY essential oil travel kit! My top 3 essential oils for travel—plus easy aromatherapy recipes.