Herbal Astrology Oracle | Card Deck & Guidebook

The Herbal Astrology Oracle by Anima Mundi connects the world of plants with astrological archetypes and invites you to get to know herbs, trees, flowers, and fungi from a completely different perspective. Each of the 55 cards is dedicated to a plant and shows its traditional and symbolic connections to planets, animals, and various spiritual themes.

• Oracle Deck: 55 cards about plants, astrology & symbolism
• Guidebook: Detailed accompanying book with 176 pages
• Plant World: Herbs, trees, flowers & fungi with their traditional and symbolic associations
• Astrology: Each plant is presented with its planetary correspondences
• Contents: Traditional uses, ceremonial connections, spiritual messages, animal symbolism & prompts for reflection
• Author: Adriana Ayales, founder of Anima Mundi Herbals
• Illustrations: Joséphine Klerks
• Language: The cards & guidebook are in English
  

The accompanying 176-page guidebook goes far beyond the brief message of a classic oracle card. In it, Adriana Ayales describes traditional uses of each plant, ceremonial connections, astrological associations, symbolism, and prompts for personal reflection.

The deck was illustrated by artist and herbalist Joséphine Klerks. Her detailed, botanically inspired images give each plant its own character and make the set a beautiful object in its own right, even independently of oracle work, for anyone who loves plants, herbalism, and astrology.

Adriana Ayales is an herbalist, founder of Anima Mundi Herbals, and author of the Herbal Astrology Oracle. Raised in Costa Rica, she has spent many years exploring different traditions of plant knowledge and combines this knowledge in her work with a modern herbal apothecary.

Where Plant Knowledge Meets Astrology

• 55 plants as a starting point: Each card places a particular plant at the center—from herbs and flowers to trees and fungi. The guidebook supplements the illustrations with background knowledge and explains the significance of each plant within various botanical and symbolic traditions.
• Astrological correspondences: The deck draws on the long-standing tradition of associating plants with planets and astrological archetypes. This is not about modern horoscopes, but about a historically developed system of symbolic relationships between the plant world, observation of nature, and the cosmos.
• Traditional plant knowledge: Adriana Ayales combines her work as an herbalist with traditional knowledge about the individual plants. Among other things, the guidebook describes historical and ceremonial uses and places them within their respective cultural and spiritual contexts.
• Symbolism & personal reflection: In addition to plant knowledge, the set functions as a classic oracle deck. A drawn card can serve as a starting point for journaling, meditation, or exploring a particular plant and its symbolism.

There is an extensive body of traditional knowledge and modern research concerning the plants featured in the deck, their traditional uses, and their astrological associations. Here, we limit ourselves to a concise overview. Those who would like to learn more will find numerous additional resources online.

How to Use

• Draw intuitively: Formulate a question or topic, shuffle the cards, and intuitively select one card.
• Use the guidebook: Look up the drawn plant in the accompanying book and discover its symbolism, astrological correspondences, and traditional background.
• For journaling: Use the card as a prompt for thoughts, notes, or personal reflection.
• Get to know plants: The deck can also be used without oracle work to explore plant knowledge and Herbal Astrology in a playful way.
• Personal rituals: Individual cards can accompany meditation, plant rituals, or a mindful moment in everyday life.

The traditional or historical uses of plants described in the deck are provided for informational purposes and spiritual or cultural context. The card set is not a medical guide and does not replace medical advice.

FAQ

What is the Herbal Astrology Oracle?
The Herbal Astrology Oracle is a set of 55 illustrated oracle cards and a detailed accompanying book. Each card presents a plant along with its astrological and symbolic correspondences.

Do I need to know about astrology?
No. The guidebook explains the respective planetary associations and background information. The deck is therefore also suitable as an introduction to the connection between plant knowledge and astrological symbolism.

Do I need experience with oracle cards?
No. The cards can be drawn intuitively and then explored with the help of the guidebook. They can also simply be used as a source of inspiration for journaling, meditation, or exploring plants.

Which plants are included in the deck?
The deck includes 55 different plant allies from the realms of herbs, trees, flowers, and fungi. Each is presented with its own illustration, as well as traditional, astrological, and symbolic connections.

Does the set include an accompanying book?
Yes. The deck includes a 176-page guidebook by Adriana Ayales with detailed information about each card.

Are the cards in German?
No. Both the cards and the guidebook are written entirely in English.

Is the Herbal Astrology Oracle a tarot deck?
No. It is an oracle deck. Unlike tarot, it does not follow the classic structure of the Major and Minor Arcana, but has its own system of 55 plant cards.

What is the difference from the Pocket Size Edition?
In terms of content, both versions are based on the same concept with 55 plant cards and a guidebook. The Pocket Size Edition is more compact and especially practical for on-the-go use and travel.