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I am the one that shines I am always with you a

I am the one that shines
I am always with you
a beacon of hope in the dark
A healer of hopeless cases
let my prickly thorns protect you while Your Spirit is gently
renewed in my tender embrace
Suspend your disbelief
Open your sweet eyes
Can you look from love not fear
See the miracles and beauty
Then shine your glorious light
My precious one Saying a fond goodbye to the Gorse, there were just enough emerging golden flowers to make an essence to gift the Heather (Urh) the 18th ogham ‘tree’. My eye was still swollen from the wasp sting and a wise friend suggested that wasps wisdom is that we don’t always see what’s in front of us. Apparently there is a name for these mental blind spots - Schotomas. Limiting beliefs alter our perceptions - an open mind allows for an open heart. Scottish warriors often wore Heather into battle for good luck. I released a deep well of anger and frustration this week (Did anyone else feel that strong Mars energy). Painting it out always helps and cocreating with the Heather softened its charge, wrapping the judgement and resistance in the tender arms of radical compassion. Heather offers a portal between worlds, connecting to spiritual dimensions, and the ancestors can help unravel clogged neural and negative mental pathways. Heather represents death, the eternal cycle of life but it also brings good luck. It is about how we relate to ourselves, coming into partnership with others and sacred earth - tapping into the natural creative intelligence. I placed the gorse medicine bundles in the little Heather mandala. The ‘kuyas’ are sacred stones traditionally received through rites, and passages of healing. The ritual of blowing on them animates their spirit - mine contained a breath of hope for all those suffering. I can respect and honour the traditions of other cultures while tapping into their innate wisdom and starting a conversation with these beautiful ancient stones. Jupiter goes direct today - looking forward to joyful adventures with the Heather. #heather #ogham #healing #portal #breathofhope #kuyas #sacred #natureheals #blessing #medicine #openheart #votives #spiritualwarrior #chosepeace

“the gorse is rime-laden and beautiful, with the

“the gorse is rime-laden and beautiful, with the fretted webs of spiders, like the framework of rose-windows in the shining walls of some fairy palace." Thomas Hardy I wanted to say thank you to all the precious beings (seen and unseen) who find shelter in the prickly protection of the gorse. Finding a dear dead crow nearby I created some medicine bundles with the little feathers. The crow can deepen our connection with the mysteries and remind us that magic is everywhere. I gathered some sacred stones (Kuyas) connected to the Rishi ancestors, that I collected at Hastings, imbued with the breath of hope and thankfulness. And tenderly wrapped them with the feathers and clay from the ash spring, sealing them with a kiss of gorse thorns. The ‘mesas’ (medicine bundles) are a way of connecting to the ancestors through ritual, healing and ceremony. Apparently they ground us and heighten awareness to other realms and to the rhythms and cycles of our own true essence. Gorse is connected to the faery realm and said to protect
against the unwanted attention of goblins. If you tread lightly and stay awhile there are always wonderful beings to see. I have been captivated by spiders weaving their webs, the dancing crane flies and these beautiful curious fairy like cathedral webs. The new moon in libra, welcomes a time of balance and harmony and hopefully an outbreath now Pluto has gone direct. Sometimes it seems a bit too easy to blame the planets for events beyond our control, but after a week of power cuts, leaks, and finally a swollen eye from a wasp sting I am ready for a gentler month. The medicine bundles are vessels of hope for those who are facing seriously big challenges right now. (Will post more pics soon) Nearly time to meet the heather and sweet mistletoe. #gorse #ogham #magic #awe #lovenature #hope #faeryrealm #newmoon #ritual #healing #medicinebundles #sacred #stillness

‘God turns you from one feeling to another And t

‘God turns you from one feeling to another And teaches by means of opposites So that you will have two wings to fly, not one’ Rumi The Autumn Equinox felt more intense than usual. Feeling my way to walking with the darkness as well as the light, being open to finding harmony in opposites. Curious how i can be both grateful and connected yet unsettled, seeking relief. This equinox, and moving into Libra, really highlighted where I am out of balance; in a place of lack and negativity, craving connection and definitely not ready to hibernate yet! It felt good to sweep away some old mental obstacles with a gorse brush, and create an equinox mandala blessing inviting sweetness, equilibrium and alignment. Gorse reminds us to share our gifts and that we too are evergreen and everlasting. She suggests writing down our aspirations - do we need support, encouragement, practical help? Water is the element associated with the autumn equinox, bringing its healing flowing energy. So I painted with gorse twigs and wrote my coloured dreams, burying them and watering the seeds with sacred spring water infused with prayers of hope. Apples are about reciprocity, the vine leaves about community and letting go, and the yew clippings remind me about regeneration Gorse can reward effort when we reflect on our accomplishments, honouring the gifts of this year. My other half and I are still being cautious after his ops so no big holidays, parties, festivals and exhibitions celebrating freedom. He is so much better I can forget the miracles of what we have been through and the body is still on alert. Mercury is in retrograde and i am inviting a new relationship with resistance, befriending fear held in the unconscious. Gorse inspires me to persist with faith and patience. There are several little gorse flowers now beginning to unfurl with their heavenly coconut scent, just as most flowers are saying goodbye to this year. Freedom is really just a different way of seeing and being! #gorse #autumnequinox #freedom #balance #ritual #mandala #blessings #waterislife #flow #lovenature #presence

‘Never lose hope, my dear heart; miracles swell

‘Never lose hope, my dear heart; miracles swell in the invisible.’ Rumi Gorse essence is for those who have given up hope and belief. Dr Bach suggested it as a remedy for uncertainty - it can flood the heart and soul with golden light allowing us to see things differently. According to Hindu legend, the ‘Rishi’ stars (also known as the Big Dipper) were once great sages. They are closest to the Earth around September 9-15th when their light is said to possess special healing powers that transform all water into a healing nectar. The medicine is to collect and bathe in waters during this time and the water in our own bodies can also be ‘blessed’ and purified by star gazing and bathing. I took my sprig of gorse to the sea for a few days immersing it and myself in the healing waters of sea and sacred spring. The gorse relates to fire and I sense it enjoyed the cooling as much as I did. Giving thanks to these precious waters with blessings and ritual. Unexpectedly meeting a dear friend on the beach we invited flow to integrate creativity and healing, hope and despair, imbuing the stones with our breath and releasing weariness and dreams into the ocean. Sleeplessness reveals new layers of grief. This time is always poignant as the anniversary of my baby son’s death many years ago, and connecting to the rishi stars and the waters I feel comforted and closer to him and other old friends. There were a few wonderful gorse flowers tantalisingly out of reach at the edge of the cliff and I discovered a single flower on the gorse bush at home - a beacon of hope! I am probably not alone in craving certainty during these uncertain times but it doesn’t leave much room for the unexpected gifts of faith. #rishistars #surrender #gorse #essence #hope #forgiveness #atonement #ritual #sacred #wearewater #medicine #healing #presence #neptune

The 17th ogham ‘tree’ is the wonderfully resil

The 17th ogham ‘tree’ is the wonderfully resilient gorse (Ohn -O) which is all about hope,sweetness and abundance. It stays in bloom almost continuously, starting in January with its yellow flowers offering little harbingers of sunshine. But this year it has looked troubled with brown ‘burnt’ spikey foliage and very few flowers here in the south-east. They say that “When gorse is out of bloom, kissing is out of season". Maybe it was trying to protect us from covid infections. At last it’s greening up but sadly no flowers right now, though as ever there is so much treasure in the inbetween times that I get to enjoy. Gorse is connected to the honey bee and the magpie. Apparently the Magpie reminds us that obsession with the material world will not nurture our spiritual path. It’s wisdom is to reflect on our visions, priorities and allow ourselves to be all that we can be. ! How can we express thankfulness whatever the situation and be little beacons of hope and inspiration for others. Gorse connects the inner and outer worlds. Glennie Kindred writes about giving thanks for ‘the inner rewards harvested in a period of internal synthesis’ and persisting with faith. Gratitude is an action and practice, not so much a feeling. Like the magpie and bee we can collect treasure from different sources to nourish ourselves and others. Honey is linked to wisdom in celtic lore. I am still limited by how much I can walk and my sleep has been disturbed, so I made a homage to a sprig of gorse on the new moon letting go of old ideas and perceptions - the way I think I would like things to be - and inviting in the sweetness, vision and hope of the precious Gorse. #gorse #ogham #hope #abundance #perspective #portal #magpie #treasure #spirit #ritual #devotion #beingness #presence

‘The pine tree seems to listen, the fir tree to

‘The pine tree seems to listen, the fir tree to wait: and both without impatience.' Nietzsche The fir trees certainly seem to be teaching me patience! I was walking to a magical still fir wood, considering making a decision about having an exhibition when I fell in a hole spraining my foot. Maybe I have been looking up too much! The Latin name for Fir, Abies means “rising one.” encouraging us to rise to the occasion’, meet challenges and stand in our power and truth like the magnificent fir tree. But it’s guidance is also to reflect, ground our ideas and prepare to step forward with practical action. Am having to pause right now but committing to taking better care of myself, meditating more and setting gentle boundaries in me like a big tree hug. Apparently the ankle is linked to kidney energy which is about fear. Recognising that indecision can paralyse and is part of an unconscious pattern to try to keep safer by being unseen. Pine needle tea can bring healing, protection and clarity and loved creating a little goodbye spell on this Virgo new moon before moving onto the Gorse. I would need a year to honour all the extraordinary fir trees near me that have loved me back this month. They always reveal the bigger picture which is to celebrate nature in every moment whether I can walk far or not. Scots Pines connect us to the heavens and were kept as ancient way-markers and burial places of warriors, often appearing on ley lines . In japan pines are seen as ladders used by gods to ascend to heaven. And Matsu relates to “waiting for the soul of a god to descend from heaven”. Am in awe of the beauty and qualities of the Fir and Pine, these beacons of hope and faith always calling us home to now ! #fir #pine #ogham #devotion #healing #newmoon #sacred #faith #connection #gaia #ritual #innerlistening #stillness #heartwisdom

Welcome to the world of the Noble Fir and Scots Pi

Welcome to the world of the Noble Fir and Scots Pine - home to some wonderful beings! The Noble Fir (A-Ailm)feels special because it was the tree that beckoned me to go on this ogham healing journey. I love stroking the ‘calligraphic’ markings beneath the skin of the bark - sensing messages from the ancestors in the ‘bones’ of the tree. The Fir tree relates to the shadow side and is ruled by Mars (in the sign of Aries). My astrological moon is in intense firey Aries which was in the skies this week. Apparently the moon represents your internal, self-nurturing system, how your mother showed love and more importantly how you perceived and reacted to it. Listening to ‘The Fir-tree’ by Hans Christian Anderson brought tears of recognition - part of me still yearns to ‘grow up’ and shine like a Christmas tree, which separates me from enjoying this present moment while chasing an illusion. Cocreating with nature heals a restless spirit and focusing on precious details broadens my perspective. Painting with fir cones and moulding clay on the gorgeous burls transmits its healing balm. I took the pine essence, held by the clay”s secrets, as a peace offering to a magical cluster of Scots pines where a badger had disturbed a wasp nest. Discovering a dear dead bee (probably stung by the wasps) I made a blessing for the warrior bee, the sacred messenger of the Divine ‘born of the tears of the Sun’. So many precious messages from the animal spirits to soothe the troubled Soul. Wasp comes to those struggling with change, badger energy provides sanctuary reminding us to never give up and Bee is connected to miracles and abundance! #scotspine #ogham #fir #goddessbee #gaia #healing #ariesmoon #shadow #compassion #mandala #cocreation #reciprocity #sanctuary #surrender

‘If you were never a musician come with us and

‘If you were never a musician
come with us
and you will find your voice…
In our gathering one candle lights hundreds,
we will light your path and give you courage....” Rumi The Aquarius full moon today is all about facing the truth, letting the moon illuminate what hides in the shadows. Like the far sighted pine tree it can activate our desire for greater freedom, and encourage us to to do things differently and see life with a new perspective. Know your truth and let it flow. Ultimately the truth is within us, as us. A little mouse joined me under the Pine tree reminding me to look at the bigger picture, but also as ever, to value the precious details in this present moment - there is nowhere to get to! Uranus has just gone retrograde stirring things up and is encouraging us to release control and go with the flow. But I’m loving this expansive Jupiter energy ! Apparently the wisdom is to ‘stay anchored to bring our visions down to earth’ and embody them. Creating rituals and honouring nature always grounds me. I made tea from the healing Scots pine, burnt its resin and created a mandala with beech and pine energy to welcome this potent full moon. Pine needles help purify a space and banish any lurking negativity. There can be so much beauty in nature decaying. It lets go so effortlessly! The pine trees often die from the inside out and at an ego level so are many of us. A dear friend helped reframed emotional ‘pain’ as purification. I love that Pine flower essence encourages freedom from self-inflicted limitations and emotional stuckness. It helps us to spread those wings, let go of control and allow the Aquarius air energy to fly us, trusting that we will be held. #aquarius #fullmoon #truth #sovereignty #pine #ogham #sacred #letgo #mouse #wisdom #presence #natureheals #shineyourlight #freedom

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