Nicholas Pearson - Flower Essences from the Witchs Garden: Plant Spirits in Magickal Herbalism

This book is dedicated to my grandmother Phyllis Pearson.

We spent countless hours together tending her garden, where she taught me to appreciate plants of all kinds.

Even today, the intoxicating aroma of gardenia and orange blossom and the delicate taste of honeysuckle evoke sweet memories of my precious time with her.

I learned that all flowers hold their own beauty, that each one has value, from the striking purple hue of tibouchina to the orange-and-blue fan presented by the bird of paradise. I will always treasure our visits to

Menninger Park, a modest but verdant oasis in my hometown of Stuart, Florida, that overflows with flowering trees draped in mantles of gold and pink.

Thank you, Nana, for sharing with me your love of flowers and teaching me that tending the garden brings blossoms of beauty and yields fruits of magick.

Flower Essences
from the
Witchs Garden

An exceptionally talented man, whose words are as beautiful as the flowers he explores, Nicholas Pearson has now created a must-have book for anyone interested in spirituality, magick, and the subtle use of plants. Profound and engaging, this book is a worthy and important addition to any flower essence library.

CANDICE COVINGTON, AUTHOR OFESSENTIAL OILS IN SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Flower Essences from the Witchs Garden is one of the most extensive compendiums on flower essences that I have ever read. Not only is there an in-depth exploration of a whopping 100 essences, but Nicholas also shares his extensive knowledge of the magick of essences that includes discussions of plant spirits, devas, the alchemy of essences, and so much more. If you read only one book on flower essences, look no further, because Flower Essences from the Witchs Garden has it all.

PAM MONTGOMERY, AUTHOR OFPLANT SPIRIT HEALING

This book offers an important resource to the world of flower essences and fills a unique niche for students of this healing modality. Nicholas provides empowering tools for creating our own garden magick and getting to know familiar plant allies in a new and dynamic way. Weaving inspiration and practical guidance, this is a book you will not only benefit from along your personal healing journey but will also enjoy savoring to the last page. A treasured reference in my library for years to come!

EMILY RUFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAGE MOUNTAIN BOTANICAL SANCTUARY

An enchanting combination of medicine and magick. From describing the humble origins of flower essences to sharing practical guidance, magickal formulas, and personal insight, this book will enlighten both the beginner and those that are already enjoying the transformational effects of flower essences. The flower essence directory is an indispensable resource.

FAY JOHNSTONE, AUTHOR OFPLANT SPIRIT REIKI

An in-depth and detailed book about co-creating at the devic level. Through this magickal work, Pearson practically and intuitively connects us to the energetic medicine of flower essences, which first and foremost treat the spirit. He reminds us that we are a world in need of spiritual medicine.

THEA SUMMER DEER,AUTHOR OF WISDOM OF THE PLANT DEVAS

When I think of the term witch, I think of its etymologywit (to know; wisdom)and the feminine-style knowing that comes from deep listening. For those of us whose mission is to forge paths for scientific and mainstream accessibility of clinical flower essence therapy, Flower Essences from the Witchs Garden reminds us, in rich detail, to keep our wit aligned with the spiritually animated world of the plant kingdom, or, dare I say, queendom.

LOEY COLEBECK, TRANSLATOR OFBACH FLOWER ESSENCES AND CHINESE MEDICINE

Nicholas Pearson has given us a lucid and balanced explanation of flower essences. He is careful to define the terminology in a clear way. His focus on developing a context for flower essence use within magickal and ritual contexts fits perfectly with the subtle and metaphysical reality of essences.

SUE AND SIMON LILLY, AUTHORS OF THE HEALING ENERGIES OF TREES AND THEIR FLOWER ESSENCES

Nicholas Pearson performs the rare magick of creating an accessible guidebook to working with the plant world in a way that feels thoroughly modern. This book shows us a world in which natural science and natural magick work hand in hand to craft an informed spiritual path that is overflowing with wonder.

FIRE LYTE, AUTHOR OFTHE DABBLERS GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT

Acknowledgments

E ach and every book is the effort of a community of people and a network of praxes and principles. My thanks go out to everyone along the way who has supported, inspired, and uplifted this project. I am forever grateful to my clients, students, classmates, and colleagues for holding space for my ideas, encouraging me to experiment, and being my first experimental guinea pigs with some of these techniques. A special shout-out goes to Ashley Leavy for being so supportive of me stepping outside my comfort zone.

I owe a mountain of gratitude to Rita Truax for introducing me to the Bach flower remedies and supplying me with countless bottles of personalized blends. Your generosity and love, not to mention the essences themselves, have forever touched my heart and spirit.

Thank you, Christopher Penczak, for planting a seed for using essences in magickal and alchemical ways, as well as for helping me rebuild the foundations of my magickal and spiritual practice. Thank you for the gift of your friendship and for sharing your wisdom so generously over the past few years.

I dont know if I can ever give Sue Lilly enough gratitude for her and Simons contributions both to my practice and to essence practitioners around the world. Thank you for being a fabulous mentor and guide; your Green Man Essences Practitioner course offered invaluable tools and brought me additional confidence as a flower essence practitioner.

Many thanks to Emily Ruff for leading me to a clearer understanding of the Bach essences and for encouraging me to look for the patterns in those essences. Ill treasure the experience of your flower essence course, and Im grateful that it helped our paths cross.

Much love and gratitude flows to Deborah Craydon. You are an inspiration and a visionary, and participating in your Floral Acupuncture course was life-changing. Thank you for teaching me so many valuable tools and techniques, and thank you for listening to my experiences with such an open heart and mind.

Thank you to Loey Colebeck of Mind Is Body Therapy for your inspiration and information that supported my understanding of the astrological underpinnings of the Bach flower remedies, which helped refine descriptions of zodiacal signatures in chapter 6. Loeys lucid and thoughtful teaching style and deep love for flower essences nudged me to dive even deeper into the mysteries of the green kingdom. Her Bach Flower Essences and Chinese Medicine class is also brilliant and recommended to all.