Earth

Without the reflection of the moon we are left in present darkness

To earth in our temple bodies - there is no light shone elsewhere to distract us

For some, this experience may touch a deeply primal and ancestral fear point in our bodies. A subtle shift into darkness with no discernable navigation point, leaving us potentially adrift. The dark moon of the crones winter time asking us to stop seeking or looking up and out and trust that we will find our way home when we listen to our bodies call

As an anchor point for those who were unable to join the moon call and by way of touching back in to the themes explored for those that did ~

We explored the theme of Resource alongside the plant medicine kin Nettle

Nettle is a Guardian plant that supports us to enter the delicate maiden energies of spring feeling supported. It shifts the cold and damp energy of winter and assists us as we activate our fire for the new season.

I have seen the rich teachings of this plant in so many ways but I feel called to focus on the way that Nettle can excavate feelings around trust

This powerful plant ally can illuminate for us acknowledgements about our own levels of trust

When we connect with the earth with an intentional relationship we literally change our own landscape. Our bodies respond, changing our state of consciousness. We rewire our neural pathways and come into embodiment to find a sense of settling and sanctuary. We are co-creators of our own sacred temple and we can heal and mend this relationship to ourselves by the mirror that nature offers us. The medicine offered by plant kin is one such way that as we land deeper into embodiment we can navigate around the parts that still need courage, love and integration

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PLANT ALLIES

Cultivate relationships with slow and steady resolve

Ask for their support

Make an offering in return for their wisdom

The first pour is always to the mother (if taking native plant medicines intentionally I suggest giving the first pour back to the earth mother as a sign of your thanks but also an acknowledgement of enriching her and continuing the cycle)

RITUAL

Do you see that you are capable of so much ~ that was never in doubt ~ but in order for you to sustain this work of loving and giving, being and creating, you must honour and feed the soil that will produce. Without considered ground work, the foundations can not support strong, healthy and abundant growth

Intentionally carve out some time to pause - to really stop and marvel upon all the processes that are currently happening silently under the soil of your skin

Turn off your phone

Place your hands on your body

Lie naked in a patch of sun streaming through the window

As if you were outside discovering a new piece of land - Allow your eyes and hands to come into contact with different surfaces in your own nature playground. Allow the exchange of energies be felt. Notice not only the textures, but intuit the feelings of the living landscape that is you. Consider offering yourself a personalised form of the Blessing of the Goddess shared in the previous material

Give thanks for your body and consider some ways that you can show your gratitude

SACRED ADORNMENT

Warm some natural body oil - you could consider infusing some rosemary oil for her warming and protective qualities but work with what you have for now - create a post shower, bath, sea or river dip ritual where you adorn your body with warm oil maintaining an attitude of thanks for supporting you through the winter months and supporting your skin to receive warmth. Imagine shedding the skin of winter to receive your new maiden skin

JOURNAL REFLECTIONS

What elemental qualities have come through from the Nettle for you? Make note

What do I need to feel resourced?

How can I offer it to myself or ask for what I need?

Does my eco system need tending in a particular way?

Do I need to move? Or do I need to rest?

Am I getting enough water? Nourishment? Community?

Can I make a commitment to do something that will support me?

OFFERING

Make an offering of gratitude to the earth

Enrich the soil for the coming cycle

This could be your moon blood, a song, a connection of your attention and time

Consider the circle of reciprocity

PRACTICE

As often as possible - place your hands and feet on the earth - enjoy the transference of energies as you allow yourself to connect back in with the great grid of the mother

THE NEXT COMMUNITY MOON CALL

I hope you can join us on the next call - mark your diary on Wednesday 15th March at 8pm to share in the group container and receive the activations in connection with the sisters who travel the path with you at Spring Equinox tide