Pisces Season
Chromatic Healing Across the Zodiac: Chromotherapy, Phytonutrient Therapy, Astro-Colors, Astro-Anatomy, and Magic
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Pisces and its ruler Jupiter/Neptune
Pisces, Jupiter, and Neptune in Astro-Anatomy/Medical Astrology
Pisces Spectrum of the Zodiacal Color Wheel
The Lymphatic System and Hydration
Sleep and Why it’s Important
Hypnagogia
The Witching Hour
Progesterone’s Role in Dreaming
Melatonin
Vitamin B6, the Dream Recall Vitamin
This Month’s Herbal Monograph: Passionflower, ruled by Pisces
Pisces
Welcome to Pisces Season! I apologize for posting this post later than I wanted. Lately, the theme for myself and many of my friends has been rest, rest, rest! I would like to say that this post is late because I’ve been resting, but that is far from the truth. I have many irons on the fire, and oscillating between them throughout the day, all week long. I am one month away from completing the three-year holistic practitioner program, writing a fantasy novel, and preparing my practice so that I can officially take on clients! It’s all happening.
For this post, I want to focus on rest, but not just any kind of rest. Let’s circle back to my favorite thing: a truly restorative (and magical) sleep. Yes, we are talking about sleep again. I am pulling from older blog posts, social media posts, and more. I’m throwing everything I have at ya in this one!
Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, and it is the sign that is known to represent artists, musicians, poets, writers, singers, and creatives. It also represents mystics, psychics, mediums, and magicians, too. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and co-ruled by Neptune. In addition, these planets rule Sagittarius, and you can catch up on the posts for Sagittarius Season here. The Pisces Domain is the Twelfth House, which represents the subconscious mind, spirituality, dreams, imagination, karmic themes, isolation, and sleep.
Neptune is a planet that represents illusions, dreams, fantasies, deceit, escapism, magic, mysticism, spirituality, and psychic abilities. It is a planet that is connected to the element of water, and the ocean, sea, and water were symbols of fertility, and the very creation of humans in some cultures. The Mesopotamian God Ea was a God of Water, Creation, Fertility, and Magic. The Sumerian counterpart, Enki, was also a God of Water, Fertility, Creation, and Sorcery. In astrology, Neptune is the higher octave of Venus, and in the myths, Aphrodite, the Greek equivalent of Venus, was said to have been born from the foam of the sea. Jupiter, on the other hand, is the Greater Benefic and signifies luck, fortune, expansion, rewards, and abundance. It also represents spirituality and faith, which is another aspect of Pisces.
Judith Hill gives the following body zones to Pisces [1]:
Feet
Toes
The lymphatic system (shared with Cancer)
Parasympathetic nervous system
Sleep**
Extracellular matrix
Cellular hydration
A.T. Mann gives the following body zones to Pisces [2]:
Feet and toes
Lymphatic system
Glandular system
Synovial fluids
Mucus
Gastro-abdominal system (reflex, along with Virgo)
Tarsus and matatarsus bones
**For this reason, I give the pineal gland to both Pisces and Cancer. Many Medical Astrologers give the immune system to Pisces, and I do as well. The lymphatic system and immune system are connected. A brief reminder of the importance of hydration:
In the first Pisces Season post, we talked about hydration and the lymphatic system. This information is still relevant! In the Holographic Phytomancy Program, we focus on hydration, the lymphatic system, and rest. So, since we’re going to talk about sleep and dreams in this blog post, allow me to recap on the importance of hydration for the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system runs parallel to our circulatory system, and it plays a part in our immunity. Technically, it is part of the immune system. It is a one-way system that drains lymph fluid from the body tissues into our circulatory system. There are lymph vessels that are connected to lymph nodes, and this is where the lymph fluid passes through and drains. Inside the lymph nodes are white blood cells, which are also known as lymphocytes. These lymphocytes can address bacteria, viruses, and damaged cells by breaking them down, and then the lymph fluid carries this waste and toxic matter into the bloodstream where the kidney* and liver** process and discard this waste from the blood. When your lymph nodes become swollen, it is possibly an indication that your lymph nodes have trapped a virus or infection that it cannot process right away, and therefore can get “stuck” in the nodes. With movement (exercising, lymphatic scrubbing, bouncing), lymph gets pushed through the lymphatic vessels to the lymph nodes. Then, the lymphatic ducts drain into the venous system. It is estimated that the lymphatic duct delivers ¬1.38 mL/kg of lymph into the venous system per hour.
*The kidneys are ruled by Venus. Venus exalts in the sign of Pisces. 😊 Energy is constantly moving, and working together. Nothing is stagnant.**The liver is governed by Jupiter, the traditional ruler of Pisces. We are going to talk about the liver’s function in sleep later in this post.
Hydration is so important for literally every aspect of our being. Below is a table of body parts and their percentage of water.
The human body is made up of somewhere between 55-65% water. The cells in our body contain 60% of the water that is present in our body, and some body organs contain more water than others.
If you would like to read more, visit this blog post: Phytonutrients for Pisces Season
Restorative and Magical Sleep
Sleep is one of our body’s natural detoxification processes, during which the brain detoxes itself by shrinking brain cells, creating space for cerebrospinal fluid to circulate through the nervous system, and draining waste that has accumulated throughout the day. There are many stages of sleep that we cycle through, with a couple of stages being a source of inspiration.
“Sleep literally allows you to clear your mind. Recent studies have shown that the space between your brain cells may increase during sleep, along with the amount of cerebrospinal fluid circulating through the brain and nervous system. Scientists have found that brain cells may actually shrink during sleep, making it easier for fluid to circulate. In doing so, waste proteins that accumulate during waking hours and are toxic to the brain can be flushed out. When your brain is running in high gear, it’s not as efficient during this “toxin flush” process.”
- Bailey Haddad, PCOS Reversal Guide
Hypnagogia and Hypnopompia
Hypnagogia is a state of consciousness between being awake and falling asleep, and hypnopompia is essentially the reverse: the state between sleep and awake, while you are transitioning out of sleep. It can be characterized by vivid, dream-like imagery, auditory and tactile sensations, as well as a sense of drifting away into a dream-like state. It is a naturally occurring phenomenon, so anyone can encounter it. However, it can be induced through hypnosis, breathing exercises, meditation, and possibly nutrients (we will discuss them shortly). Both hypnagogia and hypnopompia can be a source of insight and have been associated with creative problem-solving, lucid dreaming, and out-of-body experiences.
“Hypnos” is Greek for sleep, “agogeus” is Greek for “leading into the reverie”, and “pompe” is Greek for “leading out of the reverie”. Hypnagogia was coined by Louis Ferdinand Alfred Maury in 1848, and in 1897, Hypnopompia was coined by Frederic W.H. Myers, the Founder of the Society for Psychical Research.
During both states, there is an awareness that remains, and tethers you to the physical world. For instance, you can sometimes feel the position you’re sleeping in, the blanket over you, or maybe even hear the whirring of your AC unit. You may even have the ability to see in front of you. Sleep paralysis can happen during hypnagogic and hypnopompic states, and it is sometimes known as “The Old Hag Experience”.
As far as we know, our ancient ancestors knew about hypnagogia. In the Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical text, researchers have found references to a state that they acknowledged as “half-sleeping”. It mentions how a “spirit of the night” can enter a body during sleep and cause physical ailments. Galen, a 2nd-century Greek physician, was among the earliest to describe hypnagogia as a transitional period between sleep and awake. He noted that hypnagogia may have been the cause of hallucinations during sleep paralysis. Aristotle, an ancient 4th-century Greek philosopher, and Plato, a Classical Greek philosopher, both acknowledged the existence of hypnagogia and believed that deeper insight can be gained from this state of sleep, while also having the potential for becoming artistically inspired.
“Oneiros” is a Greek word for dream, and “manteia” is Greek for prophecy. Healers of Ancient Greece would administer datura, henbane, and other herbs to sick patients. Those patients would often have dreams of deities telling them the cure for the sickness, and the deity who revealed the cure for the sickness was prayed to while the Godly-ordained medicine was administered. All across time, oneiromancy, a form of divination induced by dreams, was recorded in Ancient Rome, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. Even The Epic of Gilgamesh includes oneiromantic events. The main character Atrahasis has dreams sent to him by the Gods. In this story, he offers a gift to the god Ea in exchange for a dream from the God:
“May the irrigation-water take it, may the river carry it, May the gift be placed in front of Ea my lord. May Ea see it and think of me! So may I see a dream in the night.”
I am constantly seeking the Dream Realms for inspiration, advice, or healing. For performance art, there have been times when I have been guided in an entirely new direction by tapping into liminal dream states called hypnagogia and hypnopompia. It certainly forms a more spiritually-driven piece of work that seems to come from another realm entirely. Is it our daimons that are reaching out to us from another realm, or is it our own subconscious being unlocked, untamed, and free to explore and design on its own without distraction? Maybe it is both.
Several artists, writers, and creators have been inspired by their hypnagogic states and allowed this state of sleep to generate or produce some unique ideas, visions, and thoughts. Salvador Dali, who created his famous surrealist paintings based on his visions while in a hypnagogic state, referred to hypnagogia as “the slumber with the key”. Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson have stated they wrote much of their poetry while in a hypnagogic state. David Bowie was also known to use his hypnagogic states to create his music. Producer Brian Eno is said to use his hypnagogic states to inform his ambient music. Mary Shelley has reported that most of her novel, Frankenstein, was created during a hypnagogic experience.
To get meta, in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ A Princess From Mars, the protagonist John Carter slips into a sleep in a cave in Arizona. He experiences being frozen but maintains a sense of consciousness. He can somehow leave his physical body, and step out of the cave. He sees the planet Mars hovering in the distance, which he considers his personal star since Carter is a warrior. He then describes this vision as “The God of his Vocation”.
By allowing the subconscious to influence a piece of music, art, performance, or poem of mine, I have tapped into an innermost sense of authenticity that is not always readily accessible in my waking life. While authenticity is a word and theme that we focus on in the Sagittarius spectrum of the Holographic Phytomancy Program, remember that Jupiter and Neptune both rule Sagittarius and Pisces.
“Authentic means ‘conforming to fact and therefore worthy of trust, reliance,’ and of ‘verifiable origin or authorship; not counterfeit or copied.’ Authentic comes from the Latin authenticus, and from the Greek authentikos, and authentês, meaning ‘author’. It is the ‘author,’ the original Self, our authentic — not ‘copied’ — life that our dreams help us access.”
-Radical Dreaming, Use Your Dreams to Change Your Life by John D. Goldhammer, Ph.D.
Did you know I was on the What Magic is This? Podcast with Douglas Batchelor, and we discussed hypnagogia? Check it out below!
Although the hertz of each sleep stage will depend on the individual, each sleep stage correlates to ranges of hertz. The stages of sleep are as follows:
Stage 1: 5-10 hertz.
Can be easily awakened
Most likely drift in and out of sleep
Regular breathing
This stage lasts around 1 to 5 minutes, depending on the person
Stage 2: 1-4 hertz.
Light sleep
Heart rate slows
Body temperature drops
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can occur in this stage
Stage 3: 0.5-2 hertz.
Considered restorative rest
Difficult to wake up from
The body heals during this stage, and strengthens the immune system
Sleepwalking, night terrors, and bedwetting can occur during this stage
Stage 4: ranges from 0.1 -2 hertz.
The body is completely at rest
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep
Starts about 90 minutes after you fall asleep
This stage is associated with dreaming
Beta (about 12 - 34 Hz) and Gamma (about 35 Hz) are the frequencies our brain waves oscillate per second when we are awake. Beta is where focus and concentration are possible, and Gamma is where problem-solving and intense focus happen.
However, Alpha (8 - 12 Hz), Theta (4 - 8 Hz), and Delta (0.5 - 4 Hz) are the frequencies our brain waves move per second when we are asleep. The hypnagogic and hypnopompic states aren’t necessarily considered stages of sleep because the brainwaves are inconsistent and chaotic, whereas each stage of sleep has its own unique brainwave. However, it is reported that hypnagogia tends to happen between being awake and the first stage of sleep. It is important to remember that each stage is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional regulation and health.
I believe that one of the innate languages of humans and animals is cycles. Therefore, it is not a surprise that we cycle through the alpha-theta-delta states about 5 times per night, but that all depends on getting 8 hours of sleep. However, once you’re asleep, you do not pass the hypnagogic state again, unless you happen to wake up during the middle of the night. For instance, if you remain asleep, you bypass hypnagogia and go back into a Theta-like serene state of mind and body. However, if you awaken, you’ll have to pass the hypnagogic state again.
Some have experimented with Edison’s 20-minute interval sleep cycle, but I caution against it. I believe it is harmful to the body, and this is especially true if you have a chronic condition, hormonal imbalances, or anxiety. Remember: sleep is part of our body’s natural healing ritual. I will say that when I get a full 8 or 9 hours of sleep, I tend to have some incredibly vivid dreams and dream-state experiences. This is, however, after creating a regular schedule of 8-9 hours of sleep each night. So, basically- practice makes progress!
“Hypnagogia is the shortest path for communication from our subconscious.”
Sirley Marques-Bonham
Witching Hour or Inhibition of the Detox Process?
Your brain isn’t the only thing detoxing at night—the liver is doing the same! The peak times for the liver’s detoxification process are between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. when it is in its oscillation mode [7]. However, between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m., the entire body is in detox mode. This window of time is when the antioxidants melatonin (which we will discuss more later in this post) and glutathione peak.
It has been proposed that if we wake up during the 2 - 4 a.m. window, that this is a sign something is inhibiting the detox process. This is precisely why time-restricted fasting has become so popular. The leading researchers and pioneers of Circadian Rhythms, like Professor Satchin Panda, say this about establishing a routine:
Create a consistent bedtime that ensures you get about 7-8 hours of sleep. Once you’ve established this bedtime, count backward three hours. You should finish your last meal about three hours before your bedtime. Breakfast needs to be consistent every day as well, and Satchin Panda says it is healthy for the body to engage in time-restricted fasting where there are about 12-16 hours in which you do not consume food. This sounds ridiculous if you love food as much as I do, but I have been practicing it for two years now.
It is as simple as this: I finish my last meal around 6:30 p.m., which means bedtime is about 9:30 p.m. The next day, I wake up between 5:30 and 6 a.m., depending on how well I slept. Breakfast is about 6:30 a.m. So, if my last meal was at 6:30 p.m. the previous day and I “broke the fast” at 6:30 a.m. the next day, that is a 12-hour fast.
Even more interestingly, Dr. Deanna Minich discusses time-restricted fasting in her phytonutrient program within the white phytonutrient spectrum. White, or Silver/Magenta, aligns with the Pisces spectrum of the Holographic Phytomancy Program.
Remember: sleep is our natural detoxification state, and melatonin and glutathione peak during 2 - 4 am. Eating before bed would inhibit the body’s overall detox process by giving it food to digest when it should be draining toxins. The only time the brain drains glymphatic fluid is when we are sleeping. It cannot drain this fluid in our waking state. If we are waking up fuzzy and groggy, then it is possible that our brain is being blocked during its detoxification process while we sleep, meaning something is in its way.
Satchin Panda says time-restricted fasting is a great way to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm and regulate blood pressure and blood glucose. He also goes on to explain that we should be getting 30 minutes of daylight, even on a cloudy day. I take my morning smoothie or breakfast outside to get direct exposure to sunlight so my brain knows it is the beginning of a new day. This also sets my brain up to produce melatonin later (hang on- we’re going to talk about melatonin very soon). I also make sure to do cardio or walk outside every day for 30 minutes because movement is so important for the lymphatic system.
Now for the second half of the day: when the sun begins to set, you should begin to wind down! Creating a night ritual is just as important as creating a morning ritual. Avoid bright lights and device screens (LEDs and Blue Light especially) 2-3 hours before bedtime. This also improves gut health and blood glucose. Darkness increases melatonin which makes us sleepy.
So, is it the witching hour, or is it an inhibition of the liver’s detox process?
Note: Most perimenopausal and menopausal people tend to wake up during this time due to the low levels of progesterone, estrogen, and melatonin.
The Sun, The Moon, Vitamin D, and Melatonin
For more information on the connection between vitamin D and melatonin, click the link below. Spoiler: we need vitamin D in the daytime to produce melatonin at night.
Progesterone’s Role in Dreaming
Studies have shown that the hormone progesterone is linked to dreaming and hypnagogia [3]. One of its biggest influences is bringing a general feeling of calm and serenity. Its sedative qualities are helpful for pregnant people because it is the body's way of saying "Slow down, and protect your body!" That way, the baby remains safe throughout the pregnancy. If you are not pregnant, progesterone's effects will make you go inward, relax, and become more introspective. This hormone is helpful in our sleep cycle because of its ability to tranquilize us.
Due to the increase of progesterone during pregnancy, a pregnant person may float in the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep for a longer period. Remember that during this stage, dreaming occurs. Elevated progesterone is linked to anxiety, so that can explain pregnancy nightmares or unusual dreams. In the third trimester of pregnancy, when pregnancy hormones are at their highest, vivid dreams may become a regular occurrence.
If you are interested in Dream Work, progesterone peaks right after ovulation, during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This is a perfect time to create a sleep ritual that is suited to your needs, listen to some nighttime guided meditations, grab a fresh notebook, and record all your dreams! See the graph below for more information.
Progesterone is necessary for sleep quality in all genders, and is needed for several reasons related to brain health and the nervous system. However, progesterone is also needed for immune system health, cardiovascular system health, kidney function, general behavior, and respiratory system health [4].
A Recap on Melatonin
Melatonin is an endogenous (naturally occurring in our bodies) hormone and neurotransmitter with pleiotropic properties. Melatonin has a hypnotic or soporific effect, meaning it initiates sleep. It is also found in plants and animals. For humans and animals, it is produced in the pineal gland (this is why I give it to Pisces and Cancer) at night when we are submerged in complete darkness. Interestingly, our gut produces 400x more melatonin than our pineal gland.
So let’s break this down. Why do I give the pineal gland to Pisces and Cancer? In Medical Astrology and Astro-Anatomy, the pineal gland is ruled by Pisces. Neptune represents sleep, dreams, and fantasies. I relate this hypnotic effect to Neptune. As for the stomach, Cancer and The Moon rule this part of the body in Medical Astrology. Furthermore, In plants, like alfalfa and tart cherries, melatonin is found in the reproductive portions, as it serves as a growth factor for the production of phytochemicals in those plants. I find this interesting, especially because The Moon rules the womb in Medical Astrology.
Melatonin, Neptune, and The Moon
Connecting The Science & Spirituality on Sleep
One of melatonin’s pleiotropic expressions is that it is an antioxidant, and one of its main roles is not just to make us sleepy, but to detoxify the body at night. This is why it is so crucial for us to get enough sleep, and establish a healthy sleep schedule. Melatonin is also anti-inflammatory.
Neuroinflammation, or inflammation of the brain, actually inhibits sleep. Melatonin can promote the exit of toxic metabolites from the brain into the fluid around the brain, otherwise known as the glymphatic fluid. It can also cross the blood-brain barrier, meaning it can be found in the blood and the brain. This amphiphilic property reminds me of Neptune’s ability to dissolve boundaries in Astrology.
Nutrients For Sleep and Vitamin B6, the Dream Recall Vitamin
The correlation between B6 and dreams is a little complicated. One study [5] found that B6 could amplify dream vividness, color, and themes. Meaning, that participants’ dreams were stranger, more colorful, and had an increase in emotionality. On the other hand, another study [6] found that its participants did not have the same outcome, but did have the ability to recall their dreams. This study further researched B6 as a vitamin for lucid dreaming. Thankfully, we can get rich sources of B6 naturally.
Natural Sources of Vitamin B6:
Beef liver
Tuna and salmon
Dark leafy greens
Nutritional Yeast
Chickpeas
Muesli
Papayas
Avocados
Pistachios
Banana
Oats
Quinoa
Sunflower seeds
Nuts (chestnuts and hazelnuts)
Tahini and sesame seeds
Passionflower Monograph
There are many herbs you can take for sleep and dreams. Mugwort is a favorite among witches, and I do admit it is a lovely plant for sleep. However, I lean on my good friend passionflower! Friends ask me how I take my herbs, and they are surprised when I tell them I enjoy tinctures. However, in this form, the taste can be overpowering for people who have not been accustomed to herbal medicine. For my clients, especially with hormonal issues, I suggest a rose hip and hibiscus tea with 3-5 drops (To start! You typically do not need more than this! Spirit Doses are valid, too!) of the tincture. Let the heat of the tea evaporate the alcohol in the tincture, and enjoy!
Passionflower
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA
FAMILY:
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA L., PASSIFLORACEAE, PASSION-FLOWER FAMILY
COMMON NAMES:
Maypops, Maypop herb, Passion vine, Purple Passionflower
NATIVE REGION:
Southern US + West Indies
Virginia, Florida, Missouri, Texas
PARTS USED:
Plant, flower, leaves
CAUTION
Do not take this herb during pregnancy.
PASSIFLORA EDULIS, a different genus, does not have the same properties that affect the nervous system as PASSIFLORA INCARNATA does.
Passionflower can be harmful in large doses.
Passionflower may cause drowsiness, nausea, and rapid heartbeat
Avoid if liver issues are present.
Avoid if on blood thinners
Avoid when drinking alcohol
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS/NUTRIENTS
Alkaloids
Harman
Harmin
Harmaline
Harmol
Passiflorine
Flavonoids
Vitexin
Isovitexin
Apigenin
Chrysin
Orientin
Cyanogenic glycosides
Formic acid
Butyric acid
GABA
Sterols
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Oleic acid
Linoleum acid
Maltol
Essential oils
Gums
Sugars
Internal:
Stubborn insomnia, seizures, hysteria, nerve pain, neuralgia, shingles; asthma, epilepsy, anxiety, and nervous tension.
External:
Poultices and baths.
The oil is excellent for anxiety, anti-aging, and stress. It also relieves aching muscles and inflammation.
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
ANODYNE
Relieves pain when applied externally
ANTISPASMODIC
Relieves nervous irritability, reduces or prevents excessive involuntary muscle contractions
DIURETIC
Increases secretion + flow of urine
HYPNOTIC
Powerful nervine relaxants + sedatives that induce sleep
NERVINE
Tonic + healing to the nerves
SEDATIVE
Lowers functional activity, tending to calm, moderate, or tranquil
INFORMATION ON HERB ITS ACTIVITY:
Vine with bright flowers
Studies have shown its positive influence on sleep quality
It is thought that passionflower regulates GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the calming neurotransmitter, and this furthers its actions to affect sleep and relaxation.
Its constituents can reduce stress hormones, slow the heart rate, and lower blood pressure
In low doses, it has been used as an aphrodisiac
Treats depression, especially during menopause
Reduces anxiety
Because of its constituents, these flowers are mildly sedative
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Great for back pain, sciatica, and nervous system
This plant yields a juice called passion juice
Studies show that the constituents in the passionflower need to be metabolized by the flora in the gut, which only strengthens the importance of the brain-gut connection, and the gut’s microbiome
Powerful antispasmodic used for asthma, especially when there is tension;
Improves circulation
Eases muscle aches and inflammation
Excellent for gastrointestinal disorders
AYURVEDA:
Reduces pitta and kapha
Increases vata; cooling nervine and antispasmodic
ASTROLOGICAL / GOVERNMENT & VIRTUES:
“Aquarius herb, strong relationship with Neptune, connected to Chiron especially when positively aspected with Jupiter or Uranus.”
- Bonny Casel, ND
I give this herb to Aquarius and Pisces; Neptune/Jupiter and Uranus.
RESEARCH CITING FOR PASSIONFLOWER MONOGRAPH:
http://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/passion-flower/
Neal Yard’s Remedies, Mental Wellness
School of Natural Medicine UK
Note: there is a Part One (Libra-Virgo) to this series, which was completed in 2023-2024. These posts can be found in the in the Holographic Herbal Chapter on this blog. Click on the links below to read more:
Libra/Venus (Emerald + Orange)
Resveratrol
Lycopene
Carotenoids
Quercetin
Lutein
Zeaxanthin
Chlorophyll
Scorpio/Capricorn (Aquamarine/Onyx)
Polyphenols
Anthocyanins
Sagittarius (Sapphire)
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
Anthocyanins
Vitamin C
Resveratrol
Vitamin B6, The Vitamin For Dream Recall
Aquarius (Violet)
Polyphenols
Anthocyanins
Resveratrol
Vitamin C
Nootropics
Pisces (Magenta + Silver
Hydration
Coconut
Garlic & Onions: Quercetin & Kaempferol
Aries (Crimson)
Lycopene
Quercetin
Ellagic Acid
Taurus (Terracotta)
Healthy Fats
Carotenoids
Vitamin C
Lycopene
Betalain (in pink foods)
Gemini (Tangerine)
Lillies
Carotenoids
Healthy Fats
Cancer/Leo (Amber/Gold)
Circadian Rhythm Resetting
Heart-Brain Coherence
Vitamin D + Sunlight
Melatonin + Darkness
Virgo (Chartreuse)
Fiber
Sulforaphane
Fennel
Resources and Research Citing:
[1] - Medical Astrology for Health Practitioners, Judith Hill
[2] - The Round Art of Astrology, A.T. Mann
[3] - https://www.bettersleep.com/blog/vivid-dreams-during-pregnancy/
[4] - Oettel M, Mukhopadhyay AK. Progesterone: the forgotten hormone in men? Aging Male. 2004 Sep;7(3):236-57. doi: 10.1080/13685530400004199. PMID: 15669543.
[5] - Ebben, M., Lequerica, A., & Spielman, A. (2002). Effects of Pyridoxine on Dreaming: A Preliminary Study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 94(1), 135-140. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.2002.94.1.135
[6] - Adventure-Heart DJ, Madden NA, Delfabbro P. Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep. Percept Mot Skills. 2018 Jun;125(3):451-462. doi: 10.1177/0031512518770326. Epub 2018 Apr 17. PMID: 29665762.
[7] - Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS
[8] - Ilahi M, St Lucia K, Ilahi TB. Anatomy, Thorax, Thoracic Duct. [Updated 2023 Jul 24]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513227/
Radical Dreaming: Use Your Dreams to Change Your Life, by John D. Goldhammer
Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self: Interpreting Messages from Your Future, by Book by Eric Wargo
Liminal Dreaming, by Jennifer Dumpert
How optimizing circadian rhythms can increase healthy years | Satchin Panda | TEDxBoston
Circadian Nutrients with Dr. Deanna Minich | Proven Health Alternatives
