November 4, 2026

8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. EST

Virtual Zoom

(60-minute study followed by a 30-minute quiet question circle)

Goldenrod (Solidago): The Autumn Gatekeeper

The Ethnobotany:
As the final burst of late-summer and early-autumn gold fades from our fields, nature leaves us with the exact medicine we need to cross the threshold into winter. In this opening study, we will explore Goldenrod's rich folk history, its traditional European heritage as a deeply clearing kidney and bladder tonic, and its ancestral use as a protective gatekeeper across Gaelic and Appennine traditions.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Bridge:
We will look closely at the energetic architecture of this plant, examining its cool, bitter, and acrid properties. You will learn how it functions to clear lingering late-season dampness, dispel wind-heat, and firmly secure the lower Jiao, perfectly preparing the body’s channels for deep winter containment.

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