Plant Cunning Podcast

John Michael Greer returns to the show to talk about pre-psychological modern astrology, which is often overlooked these days. The revival of Hellenistic, Medieval and Renaissance forms are going strong, but when people think of modern astrology, all too often they forget that there was and is a strong tradition of predictive, practical astrology in the modern era using the outer planets as well as the traditional 7. We also talk about JMG's groundbreaking book The Twilight of Pluto which shows how the influences of Pluto rose and fell with it's discovery and demotion, and what a post-Pluto world looks like. 

In this episode we speak with Ola about her herbal journey, living in East Africa, North America and now Puerto Rico, how different areas have their own plant remedies as well as diseases, how to adapt in a changing world, and the importance of practicing what you preach.  You can find Ola at https://www.wellofindigenouswisdom.com/

In this episode, author, permaculturist, podcaster and magician Gordon White returns to talk about his new book Ani.Mystic, his travels, and shamanic healing.

In this episode we speak with our friend Lora from the Rail Yard Ghosts about becoming a witch at a young age (she actually played the young Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic), the gritty art of traveling, dirt worship, hopping trains, divination, and magic.  You can find her website here: https://loragalora.square.site/

Herbalist, homesteader and author Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm returns to spread the good word about making your own seed and nut oils at home! He's just written a new book called The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut OIls Growing, Foraging and Pressing. Oils and fats are a crucial part of every humans diet, and having healthy oils is very important. 

In this episode we have the honor of speaking with wild foods expert and author Samuel Thayer about why Into The Wild lied to you, how you can sustainably harvest ramp bulbs, how you can produce an amazing amount of healthy and tasty oil from bitternut hickory, and why temperate climates produce so much food. You can find Samuel at TheForagersHarvest.com.

In this episode we speak with our friend Amanda Breeze about the cannabis business, how to maximize the therapeutic and recreational effects of this master plant, and why it smells like skunk... You can find Amanda at https://linktr.ee/EmeraldTemple I (Isaac) will be speaking at the AstroMagia conference with is October 8-10, and you can get a 15% reduction before June 12th by using this code: AM22RISE+ at AstroMagia.org. I'll be speaking on 17th century Astrological herbalism and natural magic, and I will be joining an absolutely stacked lineup including Austin Coppock, Demetra George, Christopher Warnock, Lee Lehman and Freedom Cole among others. Also, I am offering free horary readings one last time before I start charging for them, so email me a burning question to ( info at plantcunning dot com ) before July and I will send you a free analysis. 

Lisa is a "a human being, a mother, a way  shower, an artist, a writer and an obsessive gardener. I have spent the  last 30 years working in my gardens, tending and talking to the flowers  and plants that grow there. I love learning about the plants, not just from books or classes, but directly from my connection and relationships with them." You can find her at mysoulflower.com

In this episode we speak with herbalist, entrepreneur and teacher Ben  LeVine about the science behind why and how adaptogens work, the common  chemistry behind many of these herbs, about going from dumpster diving,  to working at Celestial Seasonings, to co-founding Rasa, an herbal  company that provides coffee alternatives that are "obsessively  sustainable" - and we get into what that means, and how to actually  scale up herbalism in a way that helps heal the earth. If you're interested in attending sliding-scale priced classes on herbalism with AC this month (May 2022) visit her website, www.travelingherbfarmer.com/education to learn more and register. 

In this episode, which was first available to the Patrons, we dive into the houses in Medical Astrology, into how to identify a curse, and collective health trends reflected in the skies.  Judith is an incredible person and a wealth of knowledge and these episodes are truly gems. Check out her work at https://www.judithhillastrology.com/ and if you'd like to learn from her online astrology school, see the Academy for Astrological Medicine here, https://www.academyforastrologicalmedicine.com/