The Illustrated Bestiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Inspiring Animals - Hardcover

by Maia Toll (Author), Kate O'Hara (Illustrator)

In this exploration of the power and spirits of the creatures around us, Maia Toll takes readers through suggested rituals, readings, and reflections in order to cultivate and access each animal's special energy.

From the author of The Illustrated Crystallary and The Illustrated Herbiary, Maia Toll considers the wisdom of the wild and shows what we can learn from the animal kingdom. Learn how the Spring Peeper's ability to reemerge from frozen hibernation can inspire us to reinvent ourselves, or how the Katydid's five eyes can lend clarity of vision when we need to see the bigger picture.

With a deck of oracle cards beautifully illustrated by Kate O'Hara, join Toll as she profiles the mystical, meaningful traits of 36 powerful animals and explores how those traits can guide our intentions, inform our actions, and offer wisdom and insight.

Also available: The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion, The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set, The Illustrated Herbiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Bestiary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Crystallary Oracle Cards, The Illustrated Herbiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Bestiary Puzzle, The Illustrated Crystallary Puzzle, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Wall Calendar.

Author Biography

Maia Toll is the author of Letting Magic In, The Night School, and the Wild Wisdom series, which includes The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion. After earning degrees at the University of Michigan and New York University, Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland, where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing. She is the co-owner of the retail store Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. You can find her online at maiatoll.com.
Kate O'Hara is the illustrator of the Wild Wisdom series, and a freelance illustrator based in Reno, Nevada. She received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her work combines intricate nature drawings with decorative hand-lettering and rich color schemes. She can be found online at kate-ohara.com.