By S.F. Skyheart - March 19, 2024
Happy Birthday, Aries!Aries are leaders, warriors, initiators, and known for their ability to confront issues head-on. Aries sun: Your life purpose is courage. Aries suns are often first in their family or friend circle to dare to lead or to succeed at something that the rest of the group hasn't done yet--ending systemic or familial dysfunctional patterns, therapy breakthroughs, college or trades training, career path, and travel. To others, you may at first seem too honest or self-focused, but it's actually a natural leadership quality that is equal parts optimism and self-confidence. Just remember to protect your inner peace over the need ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 19, 2024
It's officially spring in the Northern Hemisphere today at 10:06 pm CT. Woohoo! The spring equinox is one of two days (the other is the autumnal equinox) when day and night hours are equal. From now until the summer solstice, day light hours will begin to get longer and of course, warmer.Ostara celebrates the spring equinox. This Sabbat connects to symbolism of resurrection from dark to light, death and rebirth, new life and transformation. For centuries, many ancient cultures held mythology of deities who returned from the dead or the underworld, such as Odin, Dagda, Persephone, Osiris, Mithras, Hera, Orpheus, and ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 18, 2024
According to the Celtic Tree Calendar, the day before the Spring Equinox is called the Day of Gorse.Gorse, or furze, is a thorny evergreen shrub from the pea family. It is native to Western Europe, especially Scotland, as well as northwest Africa. It can grow up to 10 ft tall with bright yellow blooms and an aromatic coconut fragrance.Gorse is known as whin flower in Scotland, where the saying goes, "When the whin's in bloom, for kissing there's room." The Scots have used the yellow buds to dye wool and Ostara eggs, feed livestock, and even in microbrews. Its sharp leaves ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 18, 2024
The names of the Celtic tree months come from some of the letters of the Ogham. The Ogham is an ancient alphabet believed to have originated in the 4th century (possibly as early as the 1st) in what is now the southwest region of Ireland. The Celtic day of Gorse, the day before the spring equinox, is associated with:Ogham: Ohn/Onn– ("on" or "uhn") symbolizes collecting, gathering, cooperation, and optimism.The energy of Ohn is the cooperative relationship between the yellow flowers of Gorse and the bees attracted to its nectar and pollen. It is the cooperation between people for a common goal, in which all involved ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 18, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a Rune. Runes are a twenty-four letter alphabet, originating with Germanic tribes as early as the 2nd century. Runic glyphs were carved or etched into bone, wood, leather, jewelry, tools, weapons, and stone. Norse and Viking runic artifacts dating as far back as the 9th century have been found in several Northern European and Scandinavian countries, Russia, Turkey and North America. Notably, runes found in Canada and the United States pre-date Columbus by several hundred years, so he was definitely not the first visitor.The Celtic day Gorse is the day before the spring ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 18, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with a crystal or stone. The Celtic day of Gorse, the day before the spring equinox, is associated with: Stone: Bumblebee JasperThis crystal activates the sacral and solar plexus chakras, enables one to accept change, find new opportunities, increase self-esteem, and make decisions without relying on emotions. If you're feeling drawn to bumblebee jasper, it may be time to help any stuck emotions to move through the body. Try watching a comedy or romantic comedy, or going to a comedy show. Laughter is a great way to move stagnant feelings and it really is ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 18, 2024
Each of the Celtic trees correlates with an animal symbol. The Celtic day of Gorse, the day before the spring equinox, is associated with: Animal: Bee In the Ted Andrews' Animal Wise Tarot, the bee is depicted on the Lovers card, which is about fertility, sexuality, and spiritual choices that "fertilize" our life. It symbolizes collecting the sweetness in life and embracing opportunities to pollinate our future. Bee energy represents group organization with clearly defined roles and tasks assigned to each member. Bees are excellent communicators who learn from each other. Bees remind us that efforts are more productive ...
By S.F. Skyheart - March 10, 2024
March's new moon is in Pisces today, exact at 4:02 AM CT.The new moon is the beginning of the lunar cycle, which supports intention setting and new projects. However, this is also the last new moon of the astrological calendar, so it's an opportunity for a reset if 2024 hasn't gone how you hoped. Use this time to self-reflect and work on releasing any old emotional wounds.With the new moon in Pisces and the astrological new year coming in a little over a week, this is a wonderful time to get into creative flow to envision the next year.Water magick ...
By S.F. Skyheart - February 24, 2024
February's full moon in Virgo is exact at 6:31 AM CT today. During a full moon, the sun is always in the opposite sign. With the sun in Pisces and moon in Virgo, we have a beautiful moment to embrace a calmer, more harmonious life. This can be organizing an area that needs simplifying, or curating better balance through good boundaries and delegation of tasks to others. Virgo and Pisces together at this time can support you in healthier routines and habits around nutrition, good hydration, and sleep hygiene. If you've been feeling exhausted or burned out, this is a time ...
By S.F. Skyheart - February 21, 2024
The period from February 21 - March 20 is Ash, according to the Celtic Tree calendar.Ash trees can grow up to 50 feet tall with a spread of up to 25 feet. Its branches develop in pairs and each leaf has 5-7 leaflets. Ash woodlands support and enhance soil composition and biodiversity. In the autumn, they drop leaves and "keys," or winged fruit, which are recycled more quickly than most other trees. It improves the soil nutrients and pH levels, and promotes decomposition and fungi growth. Many woodland creatures eat its leaves and keys, and find shelter in it.Symbolically, Ash ...

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