Magical and Medicinal Herb School: Starts October 2025

Program Overview: The Ace of Cups School of Mystical and Medicinal Herbal and Botanical Studies – Level One

We offer a comprehensive and immersive 200-hour program that weaves together mystical, medicinal, and botanical perspectives, providing a rich and holistic approach to herbal education. Running from October 14, 2024, to October 13, 2025, this program is structured into five modules themed around the alchemical elements: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Ether/Spirit. Our curriculum is designed to balance folk traditions and scientific methods, offering a deep dive into both the energetic and anatomical aspects of plant medicine. You’ll explore everything from plant identification and ethical wildcrafting to advanced herbal formulations, supported by a diverse lineup of expert teachers who are leaders in their fields. Our instructors bring varied expertise, including traditional herbalism, modern botanical sciences, holistic health, and alchemical arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to craft potent remedies, understand the anatomy of the body’s systems, and apply both folk and scientific approaches to herbal medicine, all within a supportive, vibrant community of like-minded learners.

Course Structure:

  • 80-Hour Online Interactive Course:
    This portion of the program can be taken separately, providing a solid foundation in herbalism and earning you an 80-hour Community Herbalist Certificate. The online course includes 40 live, interactive classes held on select Monday evenings (6:30-8:30 PM via Zoom).
  • 120-Hour In-Person Course:
    This component is available to those who have completed the 80-hour online course and must be taken to fulfill the full 200-hour requirement. The in-person course consists of 12 weekends of immersive learning, with classes on Saturdays (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and Sundays (10:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
  • Full 200-Hour Program:
    To become a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild, the full 200 hours are required. Completion of the 80-hour online course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the 120-hour in-person program. Once you complete the 80 hours online, you can take the 120-hour in-person course at a later date.

Module Breakdown:

Module 1: Earth (October – November 2024)

  • Explore the grounded and nurturing force of the earth element.
  • Includes herbal vocabulary, pharmacology, ethics of wildcrafting, growing, sourcing, and storing herbs.
  • Study the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, and immune systems, and learn herbal formulations to support these systems.
  • Practical skills include tea blending, decoctions, broths, and syrups.
  • Materia Medica: 13 herbs per module
  • Sustainable sourcing: Learn to identify certifications for ethical and environmentally friendly practices.

Module 2: Fire (January – February 2025)

  • Focus on the transformative and energetic properties of the fire element.
  • Covers anatomy and physiology of the digestive, integumentary, and cardiovascular systems.
  • Learn to make vinegars, oxymels, tinctures, glycerides, and scrubs.
  • Includes endangered species awareness and conservation efforts with guest speakers.
  • Materia Medica: 13 herbs per module

Module 3: Water (March – April 2025)

  • Explore the fluid and emotional aspects of the water element.
  • Topics include herbal vocabulary, pharmacology, and actions related to the urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems.
  • Learn ethical wildcrafting techniques and salve and herbal oil making.
  • Materia Medica: 13 herbs per module

Module 4: Air (May – June 2025)

  • Delve into the vital and expansive qualities of the air element.
  • Study the respiratory and nervous systems, including anatomy and herbal formulations.
  • Learn about salt inhalers, sprays, skin care, and herbal honey making.
  • Practical applications in cultivation and propagation with visits to local gardens.
  • Materia Medica: 13 herbs per module

Module 5: Ether (September 2025)

  • Focus on the ethereal and expansive qualities of the ether element.
  • Includes study of the endocrine system, related chakras, and subtle anatomy.
  • Learn about herb rituals, dream oils, satchels, and poppets.
  • Practical applications in making herbal preparations, teas, tinctures, and salves.
  • Materia Medica: 13 herbs per module

Program Cost:

  • Early Bird Payment: $1900 if paid in full by Sept 15th, 2024 (Early bird ends on September 15, 2024).
  • Full Payment: $2,300 if paid in full between September 15th and  October 15th , 2024.
  • Payment Plan: $2,500 with a $600 non-refundable deposit, followed by structured payments ($500 by September 1st, $300 by October 1st, 2024, with the remaining $1,400 on a payment plan). Contact us for details.
  • 80-Hour Program Only: $1,000 if paid in full, or $1,200 with a payment plan.

Scholarships and Work Trade: One $500 and one $750 scholarship available. Contact us for details.

Supply Fee: $75 per module, covering all 65 herbs used during the program, totaling $350. Supply fees are due at the start of each module. Shipping fee for those who live out of state.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $600 is required to hold your spot. The program is non-refundable. If you choose to withdraw before 50% completion (by April 1, 2025), 50% of your payments can be applied to the next herbal program.

Application Process:

Applications can be submitted here. The program accepts a maximum of 18 students.

Dates for the 200-Hour Program:

40 Online Interactive Classes (80 Hours):
Classes are held on Monday evenings (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM).

2025 online Dates:

  • October
  • November
  • December
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June

12 Weekends In-Person (120 Hours): (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and Saturdays and Sundays

  • 2025
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

This program provides a well-rounded education in herbal and botanical medicine, combining practical skills with mystical perspectives. It covers a broad range of topics, from herbal actions and formulations to ethics and conservation, making it an ideal choice for those interested in deepening their understanding of herbalism and related fields.

For more details, visit our website to view the full class information and module breakdown. We look forward to guiding you on your herbal journey!

Please be aware there are no refunds for this program, if you drop out before 2 months is done we give you 50% toward the next herb program and you will be responsible for all payments if you are on a payment plan.

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