Connecting with the heart

As the light of spring is slowly entering the energy in nature, so we are emerging from our winter cocoon. Last week was Imbolic – rooted in Celtic traditions, marking the halfway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). Beautifully, the word Imbolic means ‘in the belly of the Mother’, symbolizing the seeds of spring that are beginning to grow in the belly of Mother Earth. 

I love the positivity and gentle energy that this moment reflects. The return of light, the very beginning of growth and the start of a new yearcycle of expansion.

I don’t do new years resolutions – as the timing in early January doesn’t call for such dedicated goals – usually set from the mind. I do create a vision – or feeling actually – for the new year around this time, early February. As I feel the energy invites me to plant the seeds and nurture them over the coming months. I do this from the heart, from what I feel – and that works best for me with images, since giving words to it feels too limiting. I love to be surprised by the way life brings my vision to life – often in more exciting and magical ways than I could ever envision myself. 

This months flower is a special one – not only is she one of the most poisonous flowers out there – and perhaps because of this, her energy is so potent. As a homeopathic medicine Foxglove is used for heart failure – in a very small dosis of course. As a flower essence her energy is more gentle but also revolves around the heart. A beautiful remedy that fits this months energy like a glove.