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🍄 Amanita Muscaria – Deadly poisonous or…?

Oct 10, 2026 | Amanita muscaria, body connection, herbs, how to make, new moon ritual, seasonal

Myth Magic Medicine for the Libra New Moon

What does the mysterious fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mean to us today? 🍄✨

For this Libra New Moon, I’m exploring one of our most iconic and misunderstood mushrooms — the red cap with white spots that appears in fairy tales, folklore, art and the collective imagination.

As interest in Amanita grows, I’m curious about the meeting point between ancient traditions, modern research, personal experience and the mysteries of the natural world.

Who is exploring this mushroom today? What can we learn from the people working with it, and how do we approach it with curiosity, discernment and respect?

In this video and accompanying Substack article, I share some of my own journey with Amanita, the people who have inspired me, and the growing community exploring its place in contemporary life.

Libra invites us to consider balance, relationship and discernment — perhaps especially relevant when we encounter something that holds both fascination and risk. 🌑🍄

⚠️ A note on safety: Amanita muscaria contains psychoactive and toxic compounds, including muscimol and ibotenic acid. Its effects can be unpredictable, and this video is for educational and cultural exploration. If you are interested in microdosing, please educate yourself and work a knowledgable practitioner with lots of experience (like myself).

🌑 📚 Read my accompanying Libra New Moon article on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-219764870

🌿 PEOPLE & RESOURCES MENTIONED

🎬 ARTE documentary — Der Fliegenpilz: Zwischen Mythos und WissenschaftA documentary exploring the fly agaric between myth, culture and science. English subtitles https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/127458-000-A/der-fliegenpilz/

🔬Nora Mamblona Fischer – Amanita study at King’s College London investigating the therapeutic potential of low-dose Amanita muscaria through quantitative, qualitative and Indigenous-informed approaches.https://www.amanita-studie.de/ https://amanita-congress.de

🍄 Amanita DreamerEducational videos, articles and free resources exploring Amanita muscaria:https://www.amanitadreamer.com/

📚 Baba Masha — book and research“Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria: Creativity, Healing, and Recovery with the Sacred Mushroom”

🌿 Heckenwerk in Germany are Mela Kühnlein and Raphael Terhedebrügge who are offering microdosing circles and medium dose ceremonies and who are also exploring the cultural, ritual and contemporary relationship with Amanita. https://www.heckenwerk.de/

✨ Dr Anita GinterMedical doctor in Germany who works with Mamanita in her praxis also as an adjunct for the treatment of long covid. .https://www.praxis-dr-ginter.de/

✨ Gerti Schön — This Sacred LifeHas worked as a psychedelic psychotherapist in the USA and has taught me how to integrate and guide microdosing in my practice:https://www.gertischoen.net/

And if your are interested in Monthly Mushroom Chatter (1.5h information sessions about Amanita muscaria monthly on a Sunday evening) and microdosing with Amanita, visit my Amanita muscaria page here: https://mothermouth.co.uk/amanita-muscaria/

🌑🍄 May we keep our curiosity alive, our discernment sharp, and our relationship with the natural world rooted in respect.

With mushroom love ❤️,

Steph

Picture credit: Photo of a detail from wrapping paper by Cavallini Papers & Co., Inc. 2018

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