Flower Essences for Burnout + Compassion Fatigue, Presented By lupo passero

We have been through so much as a society and as global community over the past year. Most of us are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and unsure of how to best navigate moving forward, especially while feeling burnt out and/or exhausted. Flower essences have long been used to help support the emotional body and have the ability to offer us a sense of balance, inner strength and peace of mind in addition to allowing us to remain open hearted. For many of us it is indeed an important time to take care of ourselves and tend to our sacred heart. Join Flower Essence Practitioner, Lupo Passero for this free online workshop where we will discuss how to use specific essences to combat fatigue, exhaustion and apathy. We will explore several helpful essences that will work to renew and revive our emotional and energetic bodies and fill us with both inner peace and ease. Register for The Art of Flower Essence Therapy online course!

Building Plant Spirit Relations with Your Inner & Outer Landscape, presented by Lupo Passero

Lupo was a guest speaker at the Plant Spirit Herbalism Summit in March 2022. By listening to our own innate wisdom, as well as to the wisdom of nature, we are offered the ability to learn directly for the plants themselves. Lupo discussed how to deepen our understanding of the medicinal, spiritual and emotional healing aspects of plants and flowers and how they communicate with us. She also explored how we can use the plants to help facilitate healing within both our inner and outer landscape. Watch this FREE replay of her talk!

WITCH CRAFTING WEDNESDAY: ANOINTING OILS, Presented By BEKAH Sutter

Our ancestors used oils in ceremony and ritual hundreds and even thousands of years ago. In some folk magic traditions, oils can be used for both anointing people and objects, blessing them with the energies and essences infused into the oil. As a spell work tool, used to amplify magic and intention, an herbal anointing oil could dress a candle, bless an amulet, and if made with safe ingredients, be rubbed onto the body. Join Bekah Sutter for this online chapter of Witch Crafting Wednesday: Herbal Anointing Oils as we explore a brief history of story and use, what makes up herbal anointing oils, and how you can make them with ingredients you may already have at home or easily foraged! We will go over many ingredients including different carrier oils, herbs, essential oils, flower essences, crystals and more; as well as other elements to keep in mind when crafting a magical herbal oil such as color, numerology, and lunar/solar infusions to name a few!

Herbs for Stress and Resilience, Presented By Lupo Passero

Join us for this presentation on herbs that can help support the body through stressful times. We will talk about how stress affects our health, the organization of our nervous system and the body and the mind, body spirit connection. We will discuss nutritional support, including many edible herbs that can nourishes and support or bodies. And will take a deep dive into adaptogenic herbs that help our bodies to create a stronger stress response. The wonderful world of flower essences will also be included.

Astro-Herbalism, Presented By Lupo Passero

Learn about the Zodiac and corresponding botanicals for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces! We will spend this class getting to Know the 12 signs of the Zodiac & the botanicals that correspond with and physically and energetically support them.

Flower Essences for Your Moon Sign, Presented By Lupo Passero

Dr. Edward Bach, a renowned English Physician and bacteriologist developed flower essences in the 1930s. In his Harley Street practice, where he saw people from all walks of life, he came to the conclusion that the personality of the person had a profound effect on how they would respond to medical treatment. This remarkable insight “treat the individual, not the disease” became the cornerstone of his natural system of healing

Dr. Bach was also very interested in other esoteric subjects, including astrology. He made several correlations between planetary positions and personality. His remedies dealt mainly with the emotional nature of the person and he concluded that the position of the individual’s moon was of particular importance. In astrology the moon position is symbolic of the emotional nature of the Person, it shows how they may respond and react without forethought. The essences work on the emotional level and astrologically your Moon sign determines your emotional reactions, linking them in this way can be especially useful in times of anxiety and stress.

Plant Partner: Elder, Presented By Bekah Sutter

The BERRY. The FLOWER. THE LEGEND! Elder, as its name denotes, has be around and revered as a healing and magical plant. This ancient shrub grows tall and in several varieties across North America, Europe and beyond. Elderberry has grown in popularity over the last several years, as the olden knowledge of its immune support and antiviral properties have been studied and shared. Join herbalist Rebekah Sutter to dive deeper into understanding the healing and supportive actions of Elder, as well as its long and mystical history in medicine, magic and more.

Plant Partner: Reishi Mushroom, Presented By ilana Sobo

Sometimes learning about healing herbs can be overwhelming. There are so many plants to meet and learn about! Even in one cup of tea there can be a beautiful synergy of a dozen different herbs, flowers, roots and more! Here at Twin Star we like to think of plants as friends, allies, & partners. Much like new friends, it is much easier and magical getting to know each Plant Partner one by one. Join us in this new monthly event at Twin Star Herbal Education as we take the time to meet one plant ally at a time. We will discuss botany, parts used, actions, energies, traditional uses, essences, and remedies, as well as explore flower essences, plant connection, recipes, fun activities and more. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is brand new to the healing herbal world wanting to learn about healing plants, as well as perfect for the budding herbalist to dive deeper in relationship with our herbal allies.

Plant Partner: Cacao, Presented By Jessica Rose Lee

How exciting is it to hear that cacao has a tremendous amount of wonderful health benefits? We’re ultimately talking chocolate here, but one must first know the difference between cacao, cocoa, and chocolate. Cacao comes from the raw cacao seed that has been fermented, dried, and ground into a powder. Cacao has not been roasted and generally stays in its most original form. It actually doesn’t taste like chocolate at all! It has its own distinct properties and flavor. Adding cacao to your daily routine may help many areas in the body, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, and digestive system. Cacao is often known to help aid our digestive systems because it contains a considerable amount of fiber, it can help reduce blood pressure and increase the blood flow to the major organs within the body, including the brain and the heart. Adding cacao powder to your diet can increase brain stimulation and help manage anxiety and depression. Drank as sacred medicine in ancient Aztec traditions, and rooted in South and Central American history, cacao ceremonies have long provided healing of the heart and mind. Through opening the heart, cacao enables us to hear our true self, work through blockages and past traumas, dissolve negative energy, and help us align and remember who we truly are.

Plant Partner: Mugwort, Presented By Bekah Sutter

“It’s hard to say what my favorite herb is, but magical mugwort is one of my top 5! Mugwort has a rich history of healing, magic, cleansing, folklore, dreaming, and even beer! This local invasive healing herb is so versatile and has so much to offer. Join me for an evening hanging out with this lovely plant partner: mugwort!” —Bekah

Plant Partner: Yarrow, Presented By Arvolyn Hill

Sometimes learning about healing herbs can be overwhelming. There are so many plants to meet and learn about! Even in one cup of tea there can be a beautiful synergy of a dozen different herbs, flowers, roots and more! Here at Twin Star we like to think of plants as friends, allies, & partners. Much like new friends, it is much easier and magical getting to know each Plant Partner one by one. Join us in this new monthly event at Twin Star Herbal Education as we take the time to meet one plant ally at a time. We will discuss botany, parts used, actions, energies, traditional uses, essences, and remedies, as well as explore flower essences, plant connection, recipes, fun activities and more. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is brand new to the healing herbal world wanting to learn about healing plants, as well as perfect for the budding herbalist to dive deeper in relationship with our herbal allies.

Plant Wisdom Wednesday: Herbs & Essences for Ancestral Connection, Presented By Arvolyn Hill

Our ancestors used plants as a tool for survival. Today plants continue to be a center point of sustaining life on earth. In this workshop we will learn about certain herbs and flower essences used to connect with our ancestors and gain a better understanding of their own paths. We will build ancestral altars and engage in medicine making.

Witch Wisdom Wednesday: Seasonal Stories of the Dark to Stoke Your Inner Fire, Presented By Linda Shreve

Join our warming circle where we will tell old stories, of the Deer Mother who carries in her horns the light of the blessed sun. Did you know flying reindeer came from this much older story? We will tell stories of older Goddesses encouraging our inward journeys, and honor our own innate wisdom in this time of growing seasonal darkness. Change is afoot on our beautiful earth and we are changing with Her. Our inner Fire is ancient as our collective bones, a Mystery so old it defies words. Deep listening…come with us as we embody and incorporate ancient stories, awakening deep wisdom within each of us to warm us through the longer nights of this season. We will sing, tell stories, and work with a ritual to fortify ourselves. You will leave with body-based wisdom practices and a deeper understanding of your own story as expression of the Divine Feminine. All are welcome!

Plant Wisdom Wednesday: Botanical Aphrodisiacs, Presented By Rebekah Sutter

In honor of LOVE of all kinds and SELF LOVE, we celebrate with plants! We will be exploring plants that are historically considered to be aphrodisiacs from many different herbal traditions around the world. Discover botanicals that can be experienced to entice your body and scents used to lure your heart that have been around for thousands of years. This event will be held in an extra special circle setting where participants will sit around a beautiful altar dedicated to self love and sensual energies. Bekah will lead a short, heart-centered guided meditation, accompanied with smells & sounds to relax and dive into these energies. Perfect event for an act of self-love, or shared with loved ones.

Introduction to Ayurveda, Presented by Ilana Sobo

This beginner’s workshop delves into the fundamental principles of the ancient healing science of Ayurveda. Originating in India over 5000 years ago, Ayurveda is a fully holistic healing modality that places emphasis on how to live in harmony with nature and ourselves. Ayurveda stresses the importance of constitutional wellness, disease prevention and simple tools that help us find balance in every season in any environment. It also encourages sustained wellness through close attention to diet, herbs, daily ritual, detoxification practices, pranayama, meditation, yoga, and other healing modalities. Stemming from vedic culture, Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and is considered the mother medicine on the planet. Ayurveda helps individuals deeply understand the workings of nature and how these forces influence our own unique nature. Through this understanding, we are given the keys to invite a balanced life of tranquility and harmony in body, mind and consciousness.

The Art of Flower Essence Therapy, taught by Lupo Passero

Crafted for healers who would like to deepen their knowledge of the gifts flower essences offer the mind, body and spirit, The Art of Flower Essence Therapy is a stunning blend of instruction and storytelling. This training offers participants a visually engaging opportunity to learn how flower essences bring about emotional healing and offer true soul-development.

Twin Star’s The Art of Flower Essence Therapy Online Course is a unique opportunity to learn from Herbalist and Flower Essence Practitioner Lupo Passero and her 20+ years of experience. It is a self-directed course, and you can take your time exploring the lessons at your own pace.

The training consists of nine modules covering topics such as the history of flower essence therapy, Dr. Bach’s original remedies, North American flower essences, how to use flower essences for your entire family, essences to support the chakras, as well as how to make your own essences and healing remedies at home.

The Art of Flower Essence Therapy is a botanically splendid offering consisting of 24 gorgeous films crafted by Heather Wright, a previous graduate of the program. These films combine in depth lectures taught by Lupo with beautiful images and videos. These stunning films tell the story of how flower essences can transform people’s lives. They bring the practice to life in a way no other online offering has before. The course also includes over 100 stunning handouts that are meant to be used as a course workbook to support your study.