Introducing Astroherbal Dispatches
Introducing the new seasonal Astroherbal Dispatches series
from Hat Fidkin of Datura Astrobotanics.
25th March 2026
Hello plantfolk,
My name is Hat Fidkin. I’m an astrologer and herbalist-in-training, and I’m very excited to be sharing a new monthly offering with Wort’s online space.
These ‘astroherbal dispatches’ will look to the ancient systems of medical astrology and astroherbology to flow with current astrological transits and connect with plants for wisdom, myth and folk healing as we move through the wheel of the year.
If you are unfamiliar with Astroherbology, here are a few words from my website:
“Astroherbology is an ancient system that associates various parts of the body, their diseases, foods and herbal medicines as influenced by the planets and the twelve astrological signs.
Within all of our bodies, animal, plant or mineral, there are astrological forces at play. The plants are terrestrial reflections of the stars, each with their own biochemical, energetic, and psychospiritual vibration.”
Astroherbology is a supple and nuanced language of alchemy and storytelling, rooted in ancient wisdom and folk tradition. My area of study is mainly within the European traditional herbalism system/Tropical Zodiac, which will inform the basis of my sharings.
My hope with this series is to demystify the sometimes dense and confusing study of astroherbology, and share what I’ve learned through my studies with you in gentle, easily digestible monthly offerings.
Some basic knowledge of astrology and herbalism is assumed for the comprehension of these dispatches, as I intend to keep them somewhat short-form, which wouldn’t be possible if explaining each and every element in detail.
But if this is all entirely new to you, I hope that you will still find these posts enjoyable for the possibilities of connection that they offer with the rhythms of the seasons, and the plants who live by them, as – unlike the imposed Gregorian calendar – the astrological seasons of the zodiac also describe the changing energies of the earth’s own cycles.
And if you’d like to learn some more about astrology and astroherbology before you dive into this month’s astroherbal dispatch, I’ve shared some links below for further study.
Now would also be a good time to mention that I am a practicing astroherbologist and my books are currently open for new clients. If you are interested in finding out more about your birth chart and working with me, please check out my website or send me an email to hatrosalina@hotmail.com
Astroherbology Reading and Listening List
Chani Nicholas – You Were Born For This
A good introductory book for those new to studying astrology. Explains big confusing things very clearly and concisely, with lots of journalling prompts and reflections throughout to help you understand your own chart. A fun resource to get to grips with the basics.
The School of Evolutionary Herbalism – Plant Path Blog/Podcast
Sajah Popham’s School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where I am currently studying, offers the Plant Path blog, which is full of free resources to dive into learning about astroherbology. They also host a podcast – ‘The Plant Path: Herbalism, Medical Astrology and Spagyric Alchemy’ – which has some fantastically informative content for beginners (on YouTube and also on all major podcast platforms).
The Astrology Podcast, ft. Bear Ryver
Bear Ryver is an Indigenous queer astrologer whose practice focuses on intersectionality – in fact, it informs his “analysis and delineation of chart configurations and transiting aspects.” He speaks to host Chris Brennan, another great astrologer, about the importance of intersectionality in astrology. This episode is a great introduction to how astrology can be used as a tool for collective liberation.
Ali A Olomi – A Decolonial History of Astrology: The Birth of Modern Astrology
This resource requires a subscription, but I highly encourage you to have a look at Ali’s content. He is an expert on the Mediaeval Islamic Occult, with a particular interest in gender and sexuality in this period. This video is a great place to start if you want to understand the history of astrology from the point of view of someone who is doing the work to uplift BIPOC and queer astrologers of the past and present.
Judith Hill – Medical Astrology : A Guide to Planetary Pathology
I am also studying Medical Astrology with Judith Hill and she is a fantastic teacher who I have learned a lot from. She has many great books, but this one is a good starting point for people ready to get into some more serious studying of how the planets impact us on a physical level.
wow this is such a lovely offering! I’m very excited to read more, it certainly is a mystery to me so I look forward to the demystification!