Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical Strength This is the quality we need to sustain and meet each day and its challenges. It is physical, emotional and intellectual fortitude. It is recognized by how we treat others as well as ourselves and the environment. It should be expressed by subtlety not overt control. I love that she has a lemniscate over her head reminding us that there is an infinite amount of energy for us to take strength from. You have the inner strength to endure. If you are pushing too hard, you need to withdraw for the moment and quiet the mind - contemplative mindset helps to keep us mindful and let go of thoughts we don't need to keep holding on to. Marshmallow/Adversity This is a very hardy plant that often thrives when other crops are failing and that gives it the oracle property of Adversity. The Mallow has been a saving foodstuff for those in dire need of sustenance. It is also used in many sweet confections - and this is a reminder that sweetness can arise from harsh circumstances. Weathering adversity can require a lot of strength and to do your best you need to be your best. Self care is vital at all times. So today, it might be a great day to be low-key and contemplative. The holidays can create a lot of chaos and when you feel yourself ready to explode, take a step back and find some down time to revitalize yourself. You have endless strength and energy to draw from - you just need to remember to take care of yourself so you can get back to the caring of others! Stay sweet!
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Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical 9 of Wands The side-eye card - is about persevering through the hard times in life. There is a inner strength within all of us that we can call upon when we keep getting knocked down or when chaos tries to take over our lives. Keep going, don't give up, you have what it takes to persevere! Chamomile/Soothe Found almost anywhere this sweet smelling plant can be used to ease stress and soothe minor discomforts. This gives us the oracle property of Soothe and reminds us to care for ourselves especially when stressed or going through difficulties. Problems show up but if you can keep a clear and calm mind it will help you through those tough times. So today, if things are getting out of control and you are starting to side-eye all the things, find some time to pamper yourself. Self-care can help you center yourself and give you the calm mind you need to persevere through anything! You totally have this! Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical 10 of Swords (The stabby card shows its stabby face) The ending of something. You have finally hit the point where your mind is made up and you have decided "no more." Swords = the mind and we are free to choose our thoughts that make our decisions. At this point you may have hit a dead end but there is a new start coming - nothing lasts but there are fresh starts. Let go of what no longer serves and open yourself up to a new light. Rowan/Protection Rowan - often called the traveler's tree is thought to protect and guide travelers on their journeys. This gives Rowan the oracle property of Protection. Amulets made from Rowan are particularly powerful and the tree often protects the liminal spaces and doorways of the Universe. This could be a warning to you to keep your guard up. Look at the situations around you and see where caution may be warranted. So today, as bad as it can be to get the stabby card, it is a good reminder that we need to let things go if they no longer help us. Protect yourself by looking at what is going on in your life and see where anything negative is holding you down or causing too many thoughts to run rampant in your head. You get to make the decisions on what you concentrate on and what you kick to the curb! Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical 9 of Swords the head-stabby card Too many thoughts running around in the head. Stress, chaos, too much going on and if we can't find a way to deal with them, they can keep us up all night and mutate into even bigger issues than they really are. When life gets to be too much, take some time by yourself. Open your eyes and your heart and ground yourself. You cannot control everything but you can control how you react to these things. Cohosh/Repel Cohosh has a very medicinal smell that repels most insects and that is where its oracle name is derived. There are situations where rejecting or repelling something is necessary. Things that can give you negative energy need to be pushed away; draining people or situations and negative self-talk as well. Sitting with this kind of energy is never a good thing - cut ties and move along, let something new take its place. So today, when you are feeling overwhelmed take some you time. Self-care is so vital to our wellbeing and it isn't selfish! Find a way to center yourself and repel the negative energy we can pick up in the daily chaos of life. Let go of the things you can't control and focus on the things you can. Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical The High Priestess The High Priestess sits in a stillness and silence. Her energy is past words, she is felt and intuited. This is a place of doing, not thinking. She has a gentle lunar energy and she is always with you. When you are with her all confusion falls away and you can master the inner perception and wisdom you hold. Borage/Courage The oracle property of courage is given to this plant for it's spirit-lifting properties. Celtic Warriors drank wine with borage flavoring to give them courage in battle. Knights wore the pattern on their scarves for the same reason. Drink Borage is said to also increase your psychic powers and help ease depression. So today, take courage and sit in stillness. This isn't always easy, the looking within yourself with no distractions or ulterior motives. Take this time to center yourself and use your intuition as a guide to what needs to happen next. Be true to yourself and you will never go wrong. Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical Wheel of Fortune Ok, first thing that popped into my head was Round and Round by Ratt. "Round and round What comes around goes around..." (earworm accomplished - you're welcome) It is a very apt song for this card though. The Wheel echoes our life cycles and lessons and time will keep coming at us one new moment at a time. If we don't learn the lessons we need to the first time around, it will loop back for us until we do. It is also a reminder to stay centered - where is the most stable spot on the Wheel? The center! Lady's Mantle/Magic This lovely plant has many magical uses : to treat wounds and bleeding and the high tannin content makes it a wonderful astringent. The name is derived from the skirt like leaves of the plant, round an graceful. Magic is the oracle property because this plant is closely linked to the feminine and the creative magic of the anima. This is not a Magician card type of magic, think more of the Queen of Cups. This is a deep quiet magic from the internal universe. If you are feeling blocked try looking within yourself to let the real magic flow freely. So today, try looking within yourself if you are feeling out of sorts or blocked in any way. Our subconscious has so many answers for us if we delve into it. Maybe there is something we need to look at, a lesson we missed before or a creative idea we really should explore! Stay balanced and centered and let your magic flow! Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical Judgement This might be a good time to look closely at what we have been doing. We need to look honestly and openly and maybe make difficult choices if what we are doing isn't in line with our path in life. Letting go of negative and hurtful things are a must. Mistake will be made but if we learn from them, then we can move on taking those lessons with us. Assess where you are and where you want to go and start anew and refreshed. Indigo/Enhance Indigo can be found in many places and is used most commonly as a dye for textiles. That gives it the oracle property of Enhance. Sometimes we look at something old and bland and disregard it as not very exciting. But if we shift our perspectives we can find ways to enhance things and see them in a different way. Small changes can make a world of difference especially if we are feeling out of sorts or in a creative slump. Try doing something routine in a new way and see how those changes can shift your perspective and enhance your world. So today, assess where you are and if what you are doing in life is in line with your goals. Shifting our points of view even just a little can enhance our outlook and refresh our energy, making it easier to see what we need to be doing. Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical Page of Pentacles Full of Earth energy, the Page of Pentacles is a sensory persona. The material world of sense, touch, smell invigorates this Page. This energy is best used in physical activities and learning new things. Set your sights on a goal, be practical and down to earth and you will achieve it! Juniper/Invigorate The essential oil that comes from the Juniper plant is very bright and invigorating, giving it it's oracle property. Invigorate is to animate and revitalize to bring new life to something. A lovely wake-up call to find new clarity in our lives. So today, it's time to find something new to invigorate us and infuse us with energy. Sometimes we get to stuck in the day to day and find ourselves dull witted and slow. Let's grab the Page energy and invigorate our lives with new ideas and activities. I'm thinking a trip to the book store is in order here! Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical The Fool The Fool has the energy of a brand new day. He walks with no preconceived ideas or judgements and he is all about learning new things and having new experiences. The Fool's journey is all about experiences that will shape our lives. He never gets tired of watching and learning and each thing he does teaches him more about who he is. Be open to that Fool energy and never tire of learning and assimilating new experiences. Elder/Ritual The oracle property of Ritual is inspired by the many countless ways this plant is used in rituals. Each Elder tree is said to hold a feminine guardian spirit and one should never cut a tree down or take branches without first asking her permission. The tree has also been used in wedding ceremonies, communicating with the fairies as well as ritual for planting and harvesting. Rituals are a vital part of building a daily life structure and leading productive lives. What ways can personal rituals enrich your life? Things like journaling, meditation, or daily to-do lists can all be a ritual to strengthen your mind, body and spirit in this chaotic world. So today, try to have an open mind, with no preconceived ideas or judgements about what is going on around you. What new things can you learn and carry forward in your life? Try to harness that Fool energy by starting your day with a ritual to balance and center yourself. A pause before starting your journey that leaves you energized and ready for anything! Daily Mindfulness
RWS & Hedgewitch Botanical 6 of Swords This might be a time of emotional journey's, going from a bumpy place to somewhere a lot smoother and calm. But this isn't a journey you need to take alone. Whatever challenges we face, we also have people that can help us along the way. Find your tribe and let them help you along the way to the better times ahead. Cattail/Build Cattails are a great food source as well as used for building materials - seating, roofing, insulation and weaving baskets to name a few. So the oracle property of Build is perfect for this useful plant. There are times when we need to focus on building and strengthening our foundations and planning for the future. This might be a good time to look ahead and invest your time in personal development and where you want to head in to the future. So today, it might be time to take stock of where you are - it may be time to move ahead into something new. Building a strong foundation is so important but remember you don't need to do this alone. There will always be help in your journey forward! |
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