Nettle Dieta
A Plant Spirit Immersion & Astrology-Guided Resilience for 2026
🌿 Strength. Nourishment. Sovereignty. Bright Boundaries. 🌿
Join us for a 3-week plant spirit immersion held in community, moving into the Spring Equinox with Nettle as your ally for the astrology of 2026. Starts March 9th.
Nettle is ruled by Mars and Aries. As we currently move into the astrological new year with a once-in-a-lifetime rite of passage: Neptune enters Aries for 14 years, Saturn meets Neptune at 0° Aries, Uranus moves into Gemini through 2032, Chiron shifts into Taurus, Pluto continues in Aquarius until 2044, and the Fire Horse year arrives under a “ring of fire” eclipse arc…a collective initiation into a new era.
Guided by Beth Weinstein, Clinical Herbalist, Medicine Maker & Herbal Educator Sam Perry, and TOTAMS astrologer Susan DeRyder, you'll meet the 2026 astrological pivot point with Nettle as your ally, building strength and centeredness from the inside out. Earth needs you to be resilient for these wild, changing times!
In this plant spirit journey, you will:
- Open a dieta to feel, learn from, and build a relationship with Nettle and other plant spirits through simple practices woven into your everyday life.
- Receive Susan DeRyder’s astrological orientation to the big 2026 shifts so you know what’s changing and how to work with your plant ally to navigate shifting energies with sovereignty, resiliency and steadiness.
- Deepen your understanding of plant energetics, human-plant relationship, and the lore, magick and history of Nettle through Sam Perry’s deeply informative and entertaining teachings.
- Learn how to connect to and commune with plant intelligence and feel subtle energies, enabling you to deepen your bond with Nettle and ALL plants.
- Receive guidance, accountability, community, connection, and the potent energy of doing an intentional dieta alongside a like-hearted global community of plant-loving medicine folk!
- Cultivate deeper sovereignty and "bright boundaries" to shine your radiance like the sun, and stay open and collaborative without leaking energy or abandoning your center.
- Integrate the medicine and wisdom of Nettle so you carry it forward into your sacred incarnation on planet Earth.
- Receive the benefits of Nettle: Nettle is a deeply nourishing, nutrient dense mineral-rich plant that builds steady, sustainable energy without caffeine-like jitters & crash. It supports your adrenals (and fatigued adrenals), uplifts mood, helps restore sleep, supports bones, hair, skin, nails, cardiovascular system, healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, immunity, lungs, and digestion. It's loaded with protein, vitamins, minerals and trace minerals like selenium, sulfur, zinc, chromium and boron that your body needs. A quart of nettle infusion has ~1,000 mg of calcium, ~15,000 IU of vitamin A, ~760 mcg of vitamin K, ~10% protein, and generous amounts of most B vitamins. Nettle supports “whole-body” nourishment that helps you feel more resilient and vital from the inside out!
We start March 9th!
What's included:
- 4 x LIVE Group Sessions with Clinical Herbalist, Medicine Maker & Herbal Educator Sam Perry (RHG); TOTAMS Astrologer Susan DeRyder; & Soul Expansion Guide, Beth Weinstein
- In-depth "social" dieta guidance & accountability, community plant spirit connection & support
- Grounded orientation to the major 2026 astrological shifts so you know what’s changing in the collective sky-weather.
- Guided meditations and inspiring prompts for journaling so you connect to subtle energies and deepen in with plant spirits.
- Recommended sources of high-integrity plants offered by vetted herbalists & medicine folk
- Learn easy herbal medicine preparation & receive tasty, nourishing plant recipes
- The potent energy of a like-hearted global community on a journey together in this container
- 10% of profits will be donated to Ancestral Heart, a 501c3 supporting indigenous-led preservation work for the Kogi of La Sierra, Blessings of the Forest (Gabon), Fundación Autóctono & the Comcáac Seri indigenous people of Sonora.
Meet Your Guides:
Beth Weinstein
Spiritual Business Coach & Soul Expansion Guide
Beth is a Spiritual Business Coach, Soul Expansion Guide, three-time entrepreneur, and certified Master Transformational NLP practitioner. A leading voice in Soul-Led Business and Psychedelic-Assisted Transformation. She has guided hundreds of visionary leaders, coaches, therapists, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs to step into their highest potential and make a meaningful impact on Earth. Beth hosts the podcast, ”Medicine For These Times” and is the founder of seven annual summits including five "Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines & Soul’s Purpose" summits. She taught for Psychedelics Today’s Vital Psychedelic Training Program, co-created a mind-body-music weekend with East Forest, was a co-collaborator on a sacred reciprocity campaign to save Huaca Montegratnde, an ancient cacao sacred site in Peru. She has over 30 years experience working with entheogenic medicines and has dieted many master plants from the depths of the Peruvian Amazon jungle to those growing on her land. She's a beekeeper, gardener, plant medicine and flower essence maker, and a devoted servant to Gaia.
Sam Perry, AHG
Clinical Herbalist, Medicine Maker & Herbal Educator
Samuel Perry RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker and herbal educator in Upstate New York. Practicing in the Vitalist and Eclectic tradition of American Herbalism, Sam offers compassionate attention and practical support in all manner of health concerns. An instructor and core faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Sam teaches herbal energetics and Materia Medica, helps supervise a bi-weekly student clinic, leads plant walks, and offers medicine making demonstrations. A long-time practitioner of Zen Buddhism, Sam also leads meditation retreats. His work as an herbalist and his knowledge of and love for the living world offers a unique vantage point from which to engage these practices. His commitment to the ever-unfolding awakening of all beings is expressed in a playful and fluid style. Sam’s background in the Vitalism and Eclectic Tradition recognizes that healing isn’t just about fixing symptoms—it’s about working with the body’s innate intelligence and life force…and that plants and people are dynamic, living beings with an inherent capacity for balance and regeneration. Eclecticism builds on this by drawing from a wide range of traditions, selecting the most effective, least invasive remedies for each individual. Together, these approaches emphasize deep nourishment, restoring harmony, and addressing the root cause of imbalance. This holistic way of healing isn’t only about plants or their chemistry—it’s a relationship with plant spirits, nature’s rhythms, the body’s wisdom, and cultivating vitality.
Maybe you’re wondering…who is this Sam guy? Sam is not “Insta-famous". He a secret plant wizard who doesn't have “a huge following” nor is he on any social media! (Nor did he just start working with plants yesterday and declare himself an expert today, lol!) Sam’s been too busy studying wisdom traditions from all over the earth, having actual embodied experiences with all he teaches, and has over 25 years of direct experience with plant spirit communication and entheogenic plant medicines. For those who are in the know (IYKYK!), Sam is extremely captivating and FUN to learn from! Many years ago, I told him he could be internet-famous if he wanted to be...but he doesn’t. He just wants to share his love of plants with you!
Susan DeRyder
TOTAMS Astrologer
Susan is an astrologer offering natal chart readings, transit readings and longer term mentorship programs. Her approach has been deeply influenced by the work of Daniel Giamario of The Turning of The Ages Mystery School (TOTAMS; f.k.a. The Shamanic Astrology Mystery School). Susan has witnessed over and over again the potency and effectiveness of creating ceremony around and participating with personal cosmological cycles. It is her Soul Intent to share the healing union of the Sky and Earth. One of her great passions is to apply the work of natal chart and transit chart exploration in preparation for or for the integration of profound life changing experiences such as vision questing, ceremony and other major life events. Her unique approach has developed over years of exploring the mysteries of land and sky in her own life. It is her joy and life mission to help you discover your personal Soul Intent and how to best participate in that journey as a path to self-realization. Susan helps people who are ready to step into their true purpose but don’t know where to begin. Her clients hire her to help them discover their Soul Intent and stay aligned with that intent. This allows her clients to experience the deepest level of transformation and growth. Like Sam, Susan is not “Insta-famous"...she's just an incredible astrology wizard who's not on any social media...nor did Susan just start working with the planets or stars or plants yesterday and declare herself an expert today. She's the real deal!
FAQ's
What is a Plant Dieta? What is a Nettle Dieta?
Dieta is an immersion with the spirit of a plant. The "dieta" comes from the South American, Amazonian healing traditions. It's an immersive container where one opens to learn and heal directly through the guidance of a master plant. Nearly every ancient culture practiced similar initiations with local herbs, trees, flowers and shrubs that were known to be powerful spirits and guides, each one opening different universal and individualized teachings and messages. This particular dieta is an immersion with the spirit of Nettle. We will give guidance around what to do and not to do, and how to better connect to plant spirits, during this "social" or "soft" dieta. This "social" dieta is much less strict than a traditional dieta and is a great for those who've not previously dieted a plant. There are some suggestions we give for what to eliminate or reduce to enhance your connection to Nettle.
Does this involve any psychedelic plant medicines?
You will not be instructed to work with any psychedelic plants, although you are free to intentionally work with entheogenic plant medicines during this dieta. We will give guidance around this!
When are the sessions? Does it affect my dieta if I can't make it to all the calls?
ALL sessions will be recorded if you miss any. Sessions will be around 75-110 minutes. All session are optional, but of course they're going to be incredible! Your dieta will not be affected if you miss any calls.
Session dates:
* Monday March 9th @ 7pm ET: Opening Ceremony + Sam Perry on Plant Spirit Communication & The Energetics of Plants.
* Monday March 16th @ 7pm ET: Susan DeRyder Astrology for 2026 & The New Earth/New Era Ahead + community check-in
* Monday March 23rd @ 7pm ET: Community check-in + Beth on Plants for Soul Expansion.
* Monday March 30th @ 7pm ET: Closing Ceremony + Beth, Sam, Susan & the dieta community.
How does this group dieta work?
This is a LIVE virtual group container. When you register, you'll be sent information you'll need to prepare for the dieta. You will receive guidance and support during our sessions (~75-110 mins each) where we guide you though the process of dieting a plant.
How much time will this take me? How do I work this into my day-to-day life?
If you have time to drink a cup of coffee or tea most days, you'll have time for this dieta! We give you guidance for working with Nettle in your daily life.
How much does this cost?
We are offering this journey at an accessible *Pay-What-You-Wish* suggested amount of $55-$77, but starting at $33 and up. Choose the level that feels aligned. If you’re able to support more generously, you help keep this work accessible to others. Consider being honest with yourself when you invest...are you able to pay a bit more? Similar offerings are typically $300-$2000. What's a small investment worth for a potentially life-changing experience? 10% of profits will be donated to Ancestral Heart, a 501c3 supporting indigenous-led preservation work including Nativa Foundation for the Kogi of La Sierra, Blessings of the Forest (Gabon), Fundación Autóctono & the Comcáac Seri water project for the indigenous people of Sonora.
Are there any extra investments I will need to make?
At minimum, you'll need some Nettle to make tea. You can forage and find Nettle for no cost, depending where you live, weather, etc! We will give you suggested sources to purchase Nettle, as well an optional item to consider to deepen in with Nettle. Either way, the investment is minimal!
Why do this dieta with us now?
Over the past few years, Beth received multiple messages from plants to offer dietas to teach people how to connect to plant spirits. The dream is that, one day, "the masses" will understand that plants are our allies, they ARE us, and know how develop a deeper relationship with plant spirits and work with their subtle energies to support the awakening of all humans on Earth.
When will you offer this dieta again?
I am not sure when/if we will offer this or any other dieta again. I do offer work with plant spirits in a 1-1 private container, which we can discuss by directly contacting Beth here.
2025 was about finishing old stories, wringing out the last dregs and debris of the old ways, and shedding the last snake skin. February 20, 2026 is a threshold into the mystery of a completely New Era on Earth. Join us to learn from a wonderful plant ally, Nettle, deepen your relationship with plant spirits, and receive Nettle's medicine to support you in these changing times with strength, resilience and "bright" boundaries.
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