The Plant Path: Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy

The Plant Path: Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy

Author: Sajah & Whitney Popham, founders of The School of Evolutionary Herbalism Language: English Episodes: 213
Tune into The Plant Path: Herbalism, Medical Astrology & Spagyric Alchemy for a deep and nuanced exploration of plant medicine that goes far beyond the basics. Hosts Sajah and Whitney Popham, who founded The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, guide you through a rich landscape where clinical herbal knowledge meets spiritual and cosmological understanding. This isn't about simple symptom lists; it's about developing a relationship with the plant world. Each episode delves into the practical skills and philosophical foundations of holistic traditions, weaving together topics like medical astrology and the transformative art of spagyric alchemy to offer a complete picture of healing. You'll hear detailed discussions on formulating remedies, interpreting the energetic signatures of herbs, and applying ancient wisdom to modern life. The conversations in this podcast are designed for both practitioners and deeply curious seekers who feel that true wellness involves the mind, body, and spirit in concert with nature's intelligence. By grounding their teaching in time-honored practices, Sajah and Whitney provide a rare and valuable resource for anyone wanting to work with plants in a conscious, intentional, and evolutionary way. Listening feels like an apprenticeship, offering tools not just for health, but for a more profound connection to the living world.
Episodes
The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:58
Spring has officially sprung. The birds are chirping, the plants are waking up, and the earth is on the move again. It's a beautiful time of year—and here in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome the lifting of the cold, the…
🔥 The Fire Pattern in People & Plants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:26
We are now into Aries season — our first sign of the yearly zodiac. In honor of the astrological new year, we're kicking off a quarterly Element series here on the Plant Path, which we'll do at the equinoxes — in Aries a…
The Zodiacal Study Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:06
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn herbal medicine and astrology? This is one of the biggest challenges I hear from people studying herbalism on its own… throw astrology on top of it, and it just seems like t…
How to Really Read Your Constitution in the Natal Chart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
In this episode, Sajah talks about how to assess a person's constitution through the natal chart and why this matters for effective holistic herbalism. You'll learn how the rising sign, planetary placements, and the 1st…
Four Herbs of the Sun: Warmth, Vitality, Heart & Spirit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
Join the FREE Astro-Herbalism Mini-Course that's happening right now: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/astro-herbalism-mini-course/ In medical astrology, the Sun represents the gravitational center of the psyche and…
Planetary Sympathy and Astrotherapeutics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
Most traditions of herbal medicine across the world use the fundamental principle of antipathetic medicine in their approach to therapeutics. But in the practice of alchemical medicine—based on Paracelsianism— and in ast…
Astrological Medicine for Herbalists with Judith Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:49
If you've ever wondered how astrology can interface with medicine, and whether it really works, you're in for a treat! I am delighted to share my interview with Judith Hill, who has been my teacher and mentor for over 15…
Venus Excess & Deficiency: Medical Astrology & Herbal Treatment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:57
In honor of Valentine's Day, celebrated as a day of love and friendship, we're focusing on Venus. Venus is the planet associated with archetypes of love, beauty, and relationships. Valentine's Day is often seen as being…
Astrological Medicine: Scientific vs. Pragmatic Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:15
Have you ever wondered how science views medical astrology or whether it has been proven "true?" Should we consider astrology a valid tool for understanding health, or is it just pseudoscience? Astrological medicine is a…
The Truth About Herb Books & Which Materia Medicas You Need [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:27
Building a trustworthy herbal library is essential for serious herbal study, yet many modern herb books lack clinical depth or are even AI-generated. In this post, you'll learn how to discern high-quality materia medica…