Culpeper’s Astrologo-Physical Discourse

  • Dylan Warren-Davis
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  • Recording available now!
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Rediscover the lost metaphysical properties of plants.
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Culpeper’s Astrologo-Physical Discourse

Based on the groundbreaking work of Nicholas Culpeper’s Astrologo-Physical Discourse, this course explores the powerful relationship between planetary energies, herbal remedies, and the body’s natural balance.
Join us for another fascinating course from Dylan Warren-Davis.

What You’ll Learn:

The Foundations of Culpeper’s System
How herbal medicine was traditionally practiced using astrology and humoral theory.
Why modern herbalists often overlook Culpeper’s insights—and why they’re still relevant today.
The role of the five elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether) in health and healing.

Astrology & Herbal Correspondences
How each planet influences different organs, humors, and bodily functions.
The direct link between planetary rulers and herbal effectiveness.
How to match herbs to astrological signs for more precise healing.

The Four Humors & Health
Blood (Sanguine): Ruled by Jupiter, linked to optimism, circulation, and digestion.
Yellow Bile (Choleric): Ruled by Mars, associated with energy, metabolism, and the gall bladder.
Phlegm (Phlegmatic): Ruled by the Moon & Venus, connected to fluid balance, immunity, and the lungs.
Black Bile (Melancholic): Ruled by Saturn, influencing concentration, memory, and the spleen.

Timing & Lunar Cycles in Herbal Medicine
The importance of lunar phases when harvesting and administering herbs.
How to use astrological transits to enhance the potency of herbal remedies.
Practical applications for using the Moon’s position to determine the best times for healing.

Practical Applications for Modern Herbalists
How to apply Culpeper’s astrological framework in daily herbal practice.
Choosing and formulating remedies based on planetary influences.
Revitalizing traditional herbal wisdom for modern use.

All of this and much much more, including  a deep dive into astrology, symbolism, and herbal medicine!



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What to expect:

Explore how Nicholas Culpeper’s astrological and herbal insights and learn the interconnectedness of healing, nature, and cosmic symbolism.

Nicholas Culpeper’s Astrologo-Physical Discourse offers a fascinating blend of astrology, alchemy, and humoral theory—essential knowledge that has been lost in modern herbalism. 

In  this course, discover:

  • How planetary influences shape health & herbal remedies.

  • The four humors (Blood, Phlegm, Choler, and Melancholy) and their role in balancing body & mind.

  • Practical methods for using herbs according to their planetary correspondences.

  • The secrets of Hermetic cosmology and its impact on well-being.
  • How to align herbal treatments with lunar cycles for maximum effect.

This course is perfect for herbalists, healers, and holistic practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and practice. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these ancient teachings will transform the way you approach health and healing.
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Culpeper’s Astrologo-Physical Discourse

What if you could deepen your understanding of herbal medicine by tapping into centuries-old wisdom that connects the body, mind, and cosmos?
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"As a qualified herbalist with a desire to really deepen my understanding of herbs I jumped at the chance to learn from Dylan Warren-Davis, and the course so far has not disappointed.

What Dylan is offering is decades of research distilled for the participants into sections which are easy to digest and comprehend.

We are looking at topics which are not always easy to research, dealing with abstract ideas that have often been left scattered throughout history and require a kind of piecing together like a jigsaw to understand in full.

Humoral medicine and herbal energetics in the western tradition can be difficult to grasp, but Dylan's personal experience in astrology, alchemy, cheiromancy and his extensive experience of herbal therapeutics as a second generation herbalist give a precious insight that forms a rich tapestry from all the loose threads, which he has carefully woven for his students.

I can honestly say that I have learned more in the last few sessions with Dylan about herbal energetics than I have in my own research since graduating as a herbalist 15 years ago. These lessons also stand alone regardless of your level of herbal knowledge however and I cannot recommend this course enough.

It's exactly what is needed- someone who can bring the Living History of Herbal Medicine to life."

Claire Mackay, Herbalist - Enrolled in the Living History of Herbal Medicine

About Your Teacher:
Dylan Warren-Davis

The knowledge that Dylan brings to these “Living History of Western Herbal Medicine” webinars is drawn from a variety of different sources and experiences and has been involved with yoga and meditation for more than 40 years.

From the time he first qualified as a medical herbalist with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in 1982; having seen the serious limitations of the pharmacological explanation of the way herbs work, Dylan has sought out the metaphysical knowledge upon which the Western Herbal tradition has been based. It was a lengthy journey, spanning several decades of research, through Hermetic, Cabalistic, Alchemical and Astrological knowledge.

Having practiced herbal medicine for over 35 years he is now ready to present the principles of this long forgotten and much needed foundation of the Western Herbal Tradition. 
Patrick Jones - Course author

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I am however soaking up and diving in to all the many aspects of ancient wisdom that you have helped open up for me, that are still as so obviously hugely relevant and applicable today as they were then - particularly as some form of opposition to the current seemingly unchecked paradigm of 'reductionism' that appears to dominate our current day worlds of science and medicine.
I was looking for some inspiration to help support the learning and remembering not only of the many medicinal herbs and their healing virtues, without having to slog through endless monographs, but also how these healing virtues can be associated to our individual constitutions and the disturbances with in them that give us our various forms of dis-ease.
In this respect your approach and teachings are really refreshing and hugely enlightening and I am looking forward to continuing on with learning more on these ancient wisdoms as I feel I am just at the start with plenty more 'wow moments' to come!
Carsten sober
For anyone interested in natural health using herbs or “weeds” that grow all around us, then I heartily recommend you subscribe to the brilliant 3-part series on The Alchemy of Herbs by the Medical Herbalist, Dylan Warren Davis. Dylan comes from a long line of herbalists and trained the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. He was taught the virtues of herbs by his mother when a young boy and then combined the use of herbs with astrology following in the footsteps of the illustrious Nicholas Culpeper.
You do not need a knowledge of astrology to follow the information Dylan conveys, but if you do know some astrology, you will look afresh at the common plants growing around you and have some deeper understanding as to how you can safely and easily use them to maintain optimum health. The section on Comfrey or “Knitbone” as it is also known and how it can help with teeth and bone issues was especially interesting. I immediately rushed out to see how my Comfrey plants were doing! A great series and one to tell your friends and family about.
sharon knight
I first met Dylan when I invited him to teach at the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine's first ever Canvas Conference in the early 1990's and I am still learning from him nearly 30 years later!
His recent webinar on The Alchemy of Herbs and the Art of Physic was such a helpful overview of Culpeper's Medicine and all the extensive signatures and archetypal qualities of medicinal plants that come to life when taking astrological and planetary observations into consideration. It gives such a holistic and holographic viewpoint of people and plants that makes so much sense and brings a significant degree of satisfaction to comprehending the Cosmic influences on us and our plants, as well as the planet!
Medical Astrology and Planetary Archetypes of Herbs is a welcome adjunct to the evolution of my herbal practice, and I am grateful to have more time to focus on this incredibly enlightening subject area in the last few years. It has significantly enhanced my constitutional assessment of patients and plants and Dylan's continued teaching support has been so important in my attempt to understand more deeply the astrological influences of the plants in Portugal I am encountering now, many of which are not found listed under Culpeper's Medical Writings
MAUREEN ROBERTSON
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WHY JOIN?

Connect with the living history of herbal medicine.

This course is perfect for herbalists, healers, and holistic practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and practice. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these ancient teachings will transform the way you approach health and healing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get access straightaway?

Yes! The recording is available now to watch at your leisure! 

What is the investment?

You can sign up for this seminar for £25 or free if you buy the series A Living History of Herbal Medicine, which is available for only £199 (saving 20%)

How long is the seminar?

It is about 90 minutes and you can watch at your leisure!

What can I expect?

Dylan has a unique approach to herbal medicine combining astrology, alchemy, hermeticism with up-to-date science of plants. This will be such an in-depth exploration not found elsewhere! 

If I enjoy this what should I watch next?

Dylan's Living History of Herbal Medicine series is a good place to start - Episode 7 in particular talks about Culpeper. 

I'm a student, is there a discount avaliable?

Yes! Student's get 50% off this course- email us as info@aeoneducation.co.uk for more information.

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