Ozark Planetary Magic- 4 class series. Bundle and save! Individual classes cost $25.
Ozark folk healing is truly a plant-based system. In this class, we’ll explore our most beloved medicinal herbs, or “yarbs” as we call them. Learn an ancient form of herbalism based on correspondences from the seven classical planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Learn about a variety of herbal uses and preparations from both a folk healing and magical perspective. Build your herbal repertoire with easy to use plants and simple recipes. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
August 23, 2025 2-4pm
Herbal Preparations & Procedures
The foundation for all our Ozark herbal practices is in traditions and methods of preparation. In this introductory class we’ll look at methods like salves and balms, poultices, infusions and decoctions, both alcohol and vinegar tinctures, simple perfumes, and many more. All of these methods will return with more specific recipes and formulas in each of the individual classes in the series. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
September 27, 2025 2-4pm
Plants of the Sun, Mars, & Jupiter
Plants that enlighten. Waring and martial plants. Plants for fortune and luck. In part one of the Ozark Planetary Herbalism course, we’ll look at plants of the Sun, Mars, and Jupiter. Some favorites we’ll examine in greater detail include juniper, honey locust thorns, nutmeg nuts, buckeye nuts, five-finger grass, and many more. We’ll also craft a protective amulet using the power of the Sun and a good luck charm using plants of Jupiter. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
October 25, 2025 2-4pm
Plants of the Moon & Venus
Plants for healing and cleansing. Plants to cool the hottest temper. Some of the most widely used Ozark herbs are associated with the Moon and Venus. These plants are common to many cleansing practices in the Ozarks. In this class, we’ll look at favorites like sassafras, camphor resin, rose, yarrow, and many more. We’ll also learn techniques for traditional cleansing baths as well as create a kitchen amulet to bless your herbal work. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
November 15, 2025 2-4pm
Plants of Mercury & Saturn
Plants for vision and divination. Plants to pierce the veil between worlds. Both Mercury and Saturn are planets whose work deals in boundaries. Boundaries between the truth and lies, and even boundaries between life and death. In this class, we’ll use plants like fennel, aniseed, and sweetgum resin to uncover hidden truths and empower our practices of divination. We’ll also look at traditional rites of spirit exorcism using Saturnian plants like dogwood and redbud as well as how these plants can help protect ourselves from energies and entities that overwhelm. This class series is taught by Ozark folklorist and writer Brandon Weston of Ozark Healing Traditions and is great for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from any and all traditions.
Seating is limited. Advance purchase is required to secure your spot. This workshop takes place in our upstairs classroom. Please check in at the register upon arrival. Sorry, no refunds on event tickets. Purchase in-store or online at www.strangebrewoccultshop.com
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