Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction
Entering the Witch’s Garden

1 What Are Flower Essences?
2 A History of Flower Essences
3 Devas, Plant Spirits, and Green Familiars
4 Balms, Banes, and Tree Spirits
5 Making Flower Essences
6 Deciphering the Language of Flowers
7 Choosing and Using Flower Essences
8 Flower Essences in Magick
9 Flower Essence Formulary
10 Plant Spirit Alchemy
11 Directory of One Hundred Flower Essences

Appendix
Flower Essence Suppliers

Notes

Bibliography

Index of Flower Essences

Index

About the Author

Nicholas Pearson is a flower essence practitioner and researcher whose love for plants grew alongside his love for the mineral kingdom. Best known for his work with crystal healing and Reiki, Pearson is also a practicing witch and occultist. An internationally acclaimed presenter, Pearson is the author of several books, including Crystals for Karmic Healing and Crystal Basics. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

Reviews

“An exceptionally talented man, whose words are as beautiful as the flowers he explores, Nicholas Pearson has now created a must-have book for anyone interested in spirituality, magick, and the subtle use of plants. Profound and engaging, this book is a worthy and important addition to any flower essence library.”
*Candice Covington, author of Essential Oils in Spiritual Practice*

“Flower Essences from the Witch’s Garden is one of the most extensive compendiums on flower essences that I have ever read. Not only is there an in-depth exploration of a whopping 100 essences, but Nicholas also shares his extensive knowledge of the magick of essences that includes discussions of plant spirits, devas, the alchemy of essences, and so much more. If you read only one book on flower essences, look no further, because Flower Essences from the Witch’s Garden has it all.”
*Pam Montgomery, author of Plant Spirit Healing*

“Everything we need to know about working with flower essences for healing, magick, personal development, and more. This book is destined to be a classic magickal reference book on the shelves and in the hearts of witches everywhere for generations to come.”
*Tess Whitehurst, author of The Magic of Flowers and The Magic of Trees*

“This book offers an important resource to the world of flower essences and fills a unique niche for students of this healing modality. Nicholas provides empowering tools for creating our own garden magick and getting to know familiar plant allies in a new and dynamic way. Weaving inspiration and practical guidance, this is a book you will not only benefit from along your personal healing journey but will also enjoy savoring to the last page. A treasured reference in my library for years to come!”
*Emily Ruff, executive director of the Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary*

“An enchanting combination of medicine and magick. From describing the humble origins of flower essences to sharing practical guidance, magickal formulas, and personal insight, this book will enlighten both the beginner and those that are already enjoying the transformational effects of flower essences. The flower essence directory is an indispensable resource.”
*Fay Johnstone, author of Plant Spirit Reiki*

“An in-depth and detailed book about co-creating at the devic level. Through this magickal work, Pearson practically and intuitively connects us to the energetic medicine of flower essences, which first and foremost treat the spirit. He reminds us that we are a world in need of spiritual medicine.”
*Thea Summer Deer, author of Wisdom of the Plant Devas*

“When I think of the term witch, I think of its etymology--wit (to know; wisdom)--and the feminine-style knowing that comes from deep listening. For those of us whose mission is to forge paths for scientific and mainstream accessibility of clinical flower essence therapy, Flower Essences from the Witch’s Garden reminds us, in rich detail, to keep our wit aligned with the spiritually animated world of the plant kingdom, or, dare I say, queendom.”
*Loey Colebeck, translator of Bach Flower Essences and Chinese Medicine*

“Nicholas Pearson has given us a lucid and balanced explanation of flower essences. He is careful to define the terminology in a clear way. His focus on developing a context for flower essence use within magickal and ritual contexts fits perfectly with the subtle and metaphysical reality of essences.”
*Sue and Simon Lilly, authors of The Healing Energies of Trees and Their Flower Essences*

“Nicholas Pearson performs the rare magick of creating an accessible guidebook to working with the plant world in a way that feels thoroughly modern. This book shows us a world in which natural science and natural magick work hand in hand to craft an informed spiritual path that is overflowing with wonder.”
*Fire Lyte, author of The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft*

"There really isn’t an area related to flower essences that isn’t covered in this book, which comes in at around 500 pages! This is truly a master work on flower essences, and it opens up a whole new realm of working with these amazing formulas. Flower essences are used to help people with all sorts of mental, emotional and spiritual issues and are used frequently in alternative medicine. Their magickal potential is evident, as presented so expertly by Nicholas Pearson!"
*Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal*