Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a 3rd generation Italian/Sicilian-American, and both my mother and father are from Mediterranean descent. I am an artist, performer, writer, poet, singer, and ritualist, and I currently live in the UK where I am in school for Botanical (Herbs and Whole Foods) and Vibrational Medicine and Color Therapy. I consider myself an Etruscan and Ancient Mediterranean Enthusiast, Astro-Botanical Practitioner, and Ritualist. I’m also a total nerd: I love obscure music, 70s prog rock, power metal, video games, and I love to collect coffee cups, oracle decks, and vintage clothing.
I believe that health and wellness should never be a luxury item. Healing should be accessible for everyone. On this blog, I share everything I have learned from school, as well as my passion for making healing fun and vibrant. I tie the scientific literature into the spiritual aspects of healing.
In 2013, I was diagnosed with PCOS, and then I was diagnosed with adenomyosis in 2018. My navigation through these chronic conditions has been lonely, but it doesn't have to be anymore! AND it certainly doesn’t have to be for you, either. I want to help bolster you to get to the bottom of your root causes, and generate your own treatment plan to feel safe in your own body. I lean into science, studies, and facts. Where possible, I will always cite my research and resources, and I feel it is my responsibility to do so. On the other hand, I am extremely spiritual and always feel divinely guided. Therefore, my practice is the merging of science and spirit without the harmful conspiracy theories.
I also want to mention that we need to make the health-wellness-spirituality industry and communities safe for the LGBTQA+ communities and non-white folk. Far too often I see and feel the dangerous narratives driven within health-wellness-spirituality communities, and I absolutely condemn that. To reiterate, health should be accessible to everyone.
Healing should not be daunting, difficult, expensive, or overwhelming. I want to make health and wellness a fun and magical experience. Join me, and let’s merge science and spirit together!
I have many places where I share this information for free, but this substack is a place where I can make an income from my work. By subscribing to this substack, you are directly supporting the work that I am so, so passionate about.
Below you can find buttons to take you to my blog Holographic Phytomancy and my IG where I share a lot of information!
MY MISSION
On this substack, I will deep-dive into my health, wellness, and spiritual practice. This will be the only place where I will do this. I want to share my knowledge, experience, and everything I learn from school in a place where I feel safe to! In this space, I will talk more about my mediumship with ancestors and plants, as well. I will discuss my hypnagogic and lucid dream experiences, messages in mediumship and meditations, and personal work with deities that I feel comfortable sharing. This is something I have always wanted to do, but never felt like I was in a safe environment to do so. Technically, in my early 20s I did natal chart and tarot readings for people, but I moved away from making that a career when I transitioned into a live performer and visual artist. Every now and again, I have people reach out and ask me to do a reading for them! Now that I have made friends within the magic, occult, herbalist, and mediumship communities, I feel emboldened to revisit this gift, and revive this part of me, and hopefully you will feel the same and join me.
My mission is to help artists, creatives, and spiritualists to turn mundane wellness routines into vibrant restoration ceremonies through the utilization of modern scientific literature and esoteric wisdom.
It is my belief that once we begin to understand the symptoms and innate rhythms of our body (Body Literacy), we can begin to step into the role of our authentic inner-artist and magician. It has been an honor to facilitate this work for my fellow creatives and magicians!
It is also my mission to un-brand health and wellness as a luxury product, to keep health, wellness, and spiritual healing far away from conspiracy theories, and finally to make health and wellness accessible and safe for all bodies. This, above all things, is very important to me. We must create safety and inclusivity in health, wellness, and spirituality spaces. This work cannot be done by one person alone. We must all do our part, and contribute to the future of healthcare.
With that being said, this blog is created from a chronic illness and trauma-informed perspective. I invite all bodies to this work, and if you find this work valuable- no matter how you identify- I welcome you to it.
Currently, I am not taking on clients, but a waiting list is dropping soon. That being said, when you subscribe to this substack, you are not paying for a service in which I take you on as a client. Furthermore, please never, ever change your lifestyle, diet, or routine without consulting a licensed professional. Please read my terms & conditions page on my website for more information.
WHAT DO I DO & HOW DO I DO IT?
In essence, I am in school for Quantum Botanicals & Holistic Healing, and to heal on a holistic level means to work with the mind, body, spirit, and the Fractal World. My mentor, Bonny Casel, ND, teaches us how to utilize Quantum Physics concepts as a lens in which to perceive the Botanical World.
Therefore, I have created a practice where I combine modern Scientific Literature with Astro-Herbalism (Astrology and Herbal Medicine), Medical Astrology, the biological activity of the colors of phytonutrients, the colors associated with the Seven Chakras (inspired by Dr. Deanna Minich’s Work), esoteric wisdom, Color Therapy, and Vibrational Medicine like Flower Essences and Felt Sense to craft a bespoke holistic program for my clients.
I work with the Artist’s Color Wheel and layer it on top of the Zodiacal Wheel. I look at the client’s natal chart, and using Traditional Astrology and Medical Astrology, I guide the client through the 12 zodiac signs by incorporating the herbal medicine that is said to be ruled by a specific plant or sign, while prioritizing whole foods that present the color associated with the zodiacal sign. This also corresponds to the Seven Chakra System, the colors associated with each chakra, and the colors of phytonutrients (as seen in Dr. Deanna Minich’s work).
PHYTONUTRIENTS, ASTROLOGY, CHAKRAS, AND COLOR THERAPY
EDUCATIONAL ROOTS
HOLOGRAPHIC PHYTOMANCY SUBSTACK OFFERINGS:
Herbal Monographs, revealing their chemical constituents and planetary rulership, enriched by my personal experiences with these mystical herbs.
Musings on Medical Astrology, unveiling the celestial secrets behind your well-being.
Unveiling the lost language between plant and human: Phytonutrients.
The Zodiacal Color Wheel, illuminating the magical hues that connect us to the cosmos.
Dive into the world of Flower Essences, and learn to harness their transformative powers.
Explore the realms of Hypnagogic and lucid dream experiences, as we venture into the realm of the subconscious.
Messages from meditation, dreams, and encounters with my personal deities, offering profound insights.
Herbal, Healing Food, and Self-care ideas tailored for Creatives, Artists, and Magicians, fostering your creative and spiritual gifts.