As told by Marco DeLuca of Esoterris
✨ Introduction
Each morning, before the restaurant opens and the runes begin to shimmer across my chopping board, I prepare a golden brew. Not just any tea, but a Vital Arcana Elixir—a potion distilled from Earth’s sacred plants and guided by the Tarot.
This is not a blend for a single purpose. It doesn’t whisper only to the mind, or only to the heart. It calls to the entire being, like a wise council of archetypes gathered in one crucible.
The herbs originate from various traditions, including Chinese, Vedic, Siberian, and Amazonian. But I see them all as cards in the body’s deck. Each holds a vibration. Each tells a story.
Let me tell you mine.
🃏 The Deck of Vitality – Herb to Tarot Correspondences
| Herb | Tarot Card | Chakra | Esoteric Function |
| Ashwagandha | The Strength | Root & Solar Plexus | Anchors willpower, restores adrenal courage |
| Rhodiola | The Chariot | Solar Plexus | Forward momentum through fatigue and fog |
| Panax Ginseng | The Emperor | Solar Plexus & Crown | Commanding energy, masculine Qi and leadership |
| Astragalus | The Sun | Solar Plexus | Immune brilliance and uplifted joy |
| Dong Quai | The Empress | Sacral | Harmonizes feminine cycles, deep Yin nourishment |
| Reishi Mushroom | The High Priestess | Crown & Heart | Calms the spirit, opens the channel to inner truth |
| Schisandra | Justice | Liver (Third Eye) | Balance of mind, detox of karma and liver burden |
| Suma | The Magician | Root & Heart | A lesser-known but potent tonic of elemental vitality |
| Goji Berry | The Star | Sacral & Third Eye | Nourishes Yin, beauty, longevity, and clear vision |
🌿 The Ritual Recipe
🧪 Brew your own Vital Arcana Elixir (makes 2 servings):
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Ashwagandha root powder
- 1/2 tsp Rhodiola extract
- 1 tsp Panax Ginseng root slices
- 1 tsp Astragalus root
- 1/2 tsp Dong Quai root
- 1 tsp Reishi mushroom powder
- 1/2 tsp Schisandra berry powder
- 1/2 tsp Suma root powder
- 1 tbsp dried Goji berries
- Optional: honey, lemon, or a few rose petals
Instructions:
- Simmer all herbs (except goji and honey) in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add goji berries, and steep for 5 more minutes.
- Strain and sweeten with honey if desired. Sip while journaling or reading tarot.
🌀 Why These Herbs Work Together (Alchemy Explained)
This blend was chosen not for a single effect, but for synergy:
- Ashwagandha + Ginseng + Rhodiola = the Three Pillars of Resilience
- Astragalus + Reishi = Spirit-Sustaining Immune Support
- Dong Quai + Schisandra = Hormonal Balance & Detox
- Goji + Suma = Nourishment of Essence (Jing) and Joy
Where one herb moves you forward (Chariot), another holds you still in contemplation (High Priestess). This is dynamic stillness, the paradox of healing.
🧘♀️ Chakra Resonance
- Root: Ashwagandha, Suma — stability, survival, grounding
- Sacral: Dong Quai, Goji — sensuality, flow, creativity
- Solar Plexus: Rhodiola, Ginseng, Astragalus — power, digestion, direction
- Heart: Suma, Reishi — compassion, harmony, joy
- Third Eye: Schisandra, Goji — intuition, clarity
- Crown: Reishi — spiritual guidance, serenity
🔮 Marco’s Haiku Spell of Vitality
Burn bright, not in haste
Root to crown, I summon strength—
Calm as fire glows.
Speak this haiku aloud as you sip, sealing the energy into your cells.
📚 Closing Thoughts
This formula was inspired by a simple Swanson supplement, but here at Esoterris, we see the world differently. Each capsule is a spell. Each root is an oracle. Every drop is a conversation with the archetypes that live within us.
Swanson Premium Rhodiola + Ashwagandha + Ginseng Complex (60 caps)
May your day be bright, your path protected, and your energy… unshakeable.
🜂
— Marco DeLuca, Chef-Alchemist of Esoterris
