Herbal Hegemone

08/02/2026

My latest blog can be found here 🌱

A Hermit in JanuaryI’ve had a busy month and yet, I feel I have also been rather secluded and almost hermit-like. I think we forget that, as mammals, we are naturally predisposed to taking it slower during these cold, dark months. Anyway, Imbolc has been and gone and I’ve already seen lots of sn...

07/02/2026

I’ve just attended a thought-provoking seminar hosted by Professor Christine Daigle on posthumanism and the human response to this current anthropocentric extinction event.

22/01/2026

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19/01/2026

If anyone is in York on the 4th March, we would love to see you for York International Women’s Week. Workshops are taking place at York St John University, the University of York, and SPARK on Piccadilly.

07/01/2026

Attended the Converge Open Day at York St John University as a Course Tutor. Really enjoyed talking to those who were signing up and look forward to entangling plant folklore, mindfulness and art over the next few months.

04/01/2026

“Into the woods I go - to find my way and heal my soul”

03/01/2026

A walk under winter trees 🩵

29/12/2025

Over the next few days, I thought I would offer a free three card pull for everyone who wants one. The deck is Soul Trees Ascension Deck (its rarer sister deck has been purchased again after I sold it a few years ago which, in hindsight, was a big mistake).

So - choose 3 numbers between 1 and 80 and I will get back to you with your three words and cards for 2026 🌿✨🪾

26/12/2025

All information about how to book a group workshop can be found here

https://www.herbalhegemone.co.uk/group-events

21/12/2025

Ushering back the light 🌞

21/12/2025

Blessed Winter Solstice and Yule to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, and may your coming year be bright and full of happiness. To honour the sacrifice of the Holly King, my latest blog explores some of the folklore of this sacred plant.

Blessed Yule and Winter Solstice to everyone in the northern hemisphere. This is the day of maximum darkness and tomorrow, the light will slowly start to seep back into our world. The Oak King has claimed back his crown from the Holly King and so, in honour, I would like to share some holly folklore...

18/12/2025

Massive thanks to everyone (including the visiting ladybird) who came to last night’s Magic and Folklore session. We explored the symbolism and magic of the Holly and the Ivy, drank lots of herbal tea, created (and burnt) an Ivy and Peppermint charm/wish, before ending with a tarot reading.