Sometimes, you meet someone whose energy is so grounded yet powerful that you instantly sense: here is someone living in harmony with themselves and nature. Chiara Chamomilla is exactly that kind of person. The first time I stumbled upon her Instagram, I was immediately captivated by her deep plant knowledge, which goes far beyond the usual expertise of a typical herbalist.
Living in Sync with Nature’s Cycles
It’s no wonder—as a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant, she combines a solid understanding of plant-based active ingredients with spiritual approaches. For Chiara, science and magic go hand in hand. Her vision? Encouraging people to reconnect with nature—not just with their hands but with their hearts. For her, nothing is more fulfilling than guiding women through the Wheel of the Year with workshops centered around seasonal celebrations. Living cyclically and in harmony with nature isn’t just a theory for Chiara; it’s a passion she lives and breathes. To her, it’s the key to balance, growth, and inner strength.
Chiara’s inner strength is something she has built up over the years. Losing her parents early and enduring painful experiences in her childhood left deep scars. Yet, these dark moments led her to spirituality and the healing power of plants. She found solace and strength in nature, learning how medicinal plants could support both the body and the soul. Tarot became a tool that helped her face and integrate the shadows of her past.
Tarot and Green Magic
Today, Chiara lives on a picturesque apple farm in the Altes Land, surrounded by blossoming trees and her own garden, which provides not just an abundance of vegetables but also endless inspiration. It’s here that she wrote most of her book—a work that beautifully intertwines her love of nature with the transformative power of Tarot.
In Tarot and Green Magic, she takes you on a journey to explore the depths of Tarot while rediscovering your connection to nature. She guides you in uncovering your soul card, understanding the true meaning of green magic, and learning how to gather plants for rituals. The book also offers valuable insights on how to integrate Tarot and medicinal plants into your everyday life in deeply personal ways.
Which card keeps appearing to you? What plant is connected to it, and what message does it carry? Perhaps you’ll discover active ingredients that spark your curiosity or properties that offer fresh perspectives. Chiara also shows how nature reveals which plants are meant for you and what energies you can invite into your life. Elderberry fosters transformation, rosemary signifies new beginnings and ignites your inner fire, and calendula, in Chiara’s view, connects to the Wheel of Fortune.
Each card from the Major Arcana and court cards is briefly described, with Chiara pairing each one with a corresponding plant. For every plant, you’ll find a detailed description of its character, information about its active ingredients and uses, tips on where and when to harvest it, and details about its botanical family and scientific name.
What makes Tarot and Green Magic such a treasure, beyond its integration of plants and Tarot (both essential to my own magic), are the lovingly crafted rituals for each plant. These make the book a true gem.
