Arcana Botanica
An Online Course in Hermetic Herbalism
PLANTS• PLANETS • RITUAL • MEDICINE MAKING
This isn't just education, it's an Initiation...
Arcana Botanica is a self-paced course that blends scientific knowledge with esoteric wisdom to guide you through the fundamentals of herbal medicine while unlocking the wisdom of the planetary forces that influence both nature and ourselves.
Learn about the healing properties of plants through the lense of hermetic alchemy by exploring how the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn mirror energetic patterns in your body and the herbs you use for healing.
After this course...
You will bee rooted in a comprehensive and practical understanding of Western Herbalism, Hermetic Alchemy & Mysticism so you can take your medicine making and herbal practice to the next level.
Whether you are already on the herbal path or just starting out, this is for seekers who are ready to:
- Have access to a comprehensive resource library to draw upon anytime and strengthen their foundation in herbalism
- Find the balance between science & spirit
- Ground their practice in the mystical connections between plants, planets, and Hermetic alchemy
- Attune their intuitive channel to the language of nature
A self-paced journey...
Where you will dive into the world of plants- learning about their healing properties and how to work with them.
Alongside the foundations of herbalism, we’ll explore the guiding principles of Hermetic philosophy and how they connect with the planets, the elements, and the natural rhythms of life.
Hermeticism is a very ancient system rooted in Ancient Egyptian & Hellenistic thought. It teaches that all of reality is interconnected & governed by universal laws, like the axiom "As above, so below."
Hermeticism is a core pillar to the Western Mystery teachings: influencing alchemy, astrology, herbalism, magic and modern esoteric systems like the Hermetic Qabalah.
Module 1 - Ether
- Hermetic Principles
- Foundations of Herbal Practice
- Connecting with your plant ally
Module 2 - Fire
- The Vital Force
- Herbs of the Sun & Mars
- Ritual of Transmutation
Module 3 - Water
- Flow of Emotion & Intuition
- Herbs of the Moon & Venus
- Ritual: Lunar Elixir
Week 4 - Air
- The Breath of Communication & Mind
- Herbs of Mercury
- Invocation of the Planets
Week 5 - Earth
- Roots of Structure & Growth
- Herbs of Jupiter & Saturn
- Sigil Craft
Take a journey through the elements and unlock the world of Hermetic Herbalism
Life-time access to the content, so if you can't attend live you can study at your own pace and have this material to support your practice, forever.
Herbal Deep-Dives
From a medical herbalist that also weave in the Hermetic lens of correspondence so you can develop a holistic perspective on the healing properties of plants and how to work with them.
Rituals
Move beyond medicine making and herbalism, & cultivate a deeper personal relationship with the elemental forces of nature that are foundational to the Hermetic cosmology.
Community
On-going group chat where you can ask questions in between sessions, build friendships, and share your inspirations with other herbalists.
Medicine Making
Learn how to make infusions, tinctures, salves, and oils. Understand herbal formulation and Craft remedies that align with personal and planetary energies. Intro to principles of spagyria.
What's Included:
- 13+ Hours of pre-recorded video lessons
- Additional PDF Lessons & Resources:
- In Depth Study about the Therapeutic Uses of Plants
- Hermetic Principles
- Planetary Blueprints
- Educational Manual on Planetary Herbology
- In Depth Herbal Formulation & Medicine Making PDF
- Rituals to Deepen your Practice
- Access to the content for life!
Arcana Botanica
A sanctuary for those who feel the call to the ancient mysteries that weave the wisdom of plants & planets.
This container is intentionally kept small to preserve the integrity of this wisdom and honor the traditions that have come before us.
Join us in this container and deepen your connection to the language of nature.
This isn't just about finding remedies, it's about learning the language of creation itself so you can understand your place within the web of life and learn how to become a more powerful co-creator within this web.
Stewards of the Space
Meet Brooke
Brooke is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and wildcrafter. She studied at Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine in Canada and has spent nearly a decade traveling the world and studying with herbalists and traditional healers across cultures. Her work is rooted in Western Herbalism and Hermetic Alchemy, with an approach grounded in Vitalist and Holistic principles of healing.
Brooke brings the philosophies of Hermeticism to life through the lens of plant medicine. Her teachings weave together practical herbal knowledge with esoteric tradition, inviting students into an experiential path of learning where intuition, ritual, and science all have a place.
Meet Maz
Maz Alice is a multidisciplinary guide and ritualist whose work bridges herbalism, the oracle arts, somatics, and entheogens to guide her clients in awakening ancestral gifts and embodied sovereignty. She has been a student of the Hermetic mysteries for over 10 years, studying with various teachers and mentors.
Maz co-founded House of Origins Apothecary, a Canadian based herbal-apothecary that creates magically minded botanicals for the ancient future, and was the co-lead in it’s operations from 2018 - 2023.
Now, she offers transformational mentorship, coaching, and sacred containers to help people open their channel and root back into the intelligence of the Earth.
