The Three Sisters
Why Three Sisters ♥ What Three Sisters ♥ How Three Sisters
The Three Sisters are Botanical Medicine, Astrology and Ritual Healing. These are the means by which we employ the forces of Earth Divinity, Cosmic Divinity, and The Prima Materia- the All.
These may seem like isolated healing modalities but it is their combination that can tease out the deep roots of our dis-ease. In my practice I have seen the most healing come from employing an array of methods instead of just one. Using all these tools enables me to meet my client exactly where they are at. We are able to freely explore what is needed for them in that moment instead of sticking to any particular formula. It’s play, its friendship, it’s magic, and it is profound. Healing is what stepping into this mystery of our divine nature leads us towards.
Botanical Medicine
If there is an imbalance in the body / mind a particular plant or formula of plant medicines can be used. This imbalance can be detected in physical, emotional and spiritual symptoms and seen in the astrological chart. We can formulate teas, tinctures, smokes, flower essences and herbal baths to bring us into harmony. This is the simplest way, or most common way to employ their medicine. Through them we can bring about powerful change but this is not the only way to use plant medicine.
In the Ritual Healing ceremony the plants arrive in their energetic form. For example, an energy center may seem wilted and weak, with the use of smoke medicine, crystals and energy work we can shape the chakra into a form that feels vibrant, flowing and strong. I may be directed to sculpt a calendula flower in the area of the energy center using the energy coming through my hands or a crystal. To this client I would recommend a calendula tea or bath since that medicine came to help them in the session. To this person Calendula might become a great ally, that becomes embedded into their energetic field and can offer its medicine even when its physical form is not present.
Another way I like to incorporate plant spirit medicine is through plant brushings. A small bouquet of plants can be drawn along the body, from head to toe, along the front, sides and back of the body. This simple technique is incredibly potent. Try it for your self!
Astrology
When you take your first breath, your chart is created. This is a time stamp of the position of the planets, luminaries, asteroids and nodes at the time of your birth. We use this chart in combination with the chart of the moment to tease out the intricacies and time frames of your life’s experiences. With this tool we are given great insight into why you are here now and what you can do to fulfill your life's purpose. The chart also gives us important clues as to weaknesses and strengths in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. With this knowledge we can choose appropriate herbal formulas for your particular constitution so that we can prevent imbalances and treat them. In combination with the knowledge that we learn from feeling into the energetic field we gain a well rounded view of your whole experience and we can better target the roots of any issues that are arising or prevent them from arising in the first place.
Ritual Healing
Every time I step into this healing space with someone it is a new experience. Even if that person comes back again and again, there is always newness there. This work that we do has some key steps that are repeated but what is called for changes every time. The idiosyncrasies of each session depend on what the client expresses beforehand, how they respond energetically to the work and both of our intuitive hits.
The astrology and the botanical medicine come together and are grounded into the energy field. The lessons and medicines are taken into the energy body like nourishment. The energy that is offered comes from Gaia and her sister, the Cosmos and their Mother the Prima Materia. The energy is not mine to give but I have been blessed with the faith that I can channel it safely from them.
When the session has come to an end I spend time incorporating the experience with my client. With this time we are able to compare our experiences and I offer suggestions for bringing Healing Rituals into their daily lives. This could look like a grounding practice, a meditation, a diet shift and an herbal formula. You are safe to come as you are, with your beliefs, with your whole self, I will meet you there as my whole self, with respect, compassion and curiosity.
