Awaken Nature Healing

29/01/2026

Imbolc, as one of the Cross Quarter Festivals, is a time for connection with the land and the cycle of the seasons. The term means to be ‘in milk’, as in ready for the birth of something new.
Nature is awakening after a more restful time, and new growth and life is coming. We feel this within ourselves too, the energies arising, and we may feel a readiness to create something different in our lives. To cleanse away the old, and make space to manifest the new.
Nature teaches us to be present, to live in the moment, and love everything as it is.
Now is an opportune time to tap into what it is you are feeling, to face your true authentic self, and bring your own light forth✨

At the start of February…for many this is a time of the land awakening, especially so in the northern hemisphere. We’re coming out of the more restful season...

28/01/2026

As above, so below…the depths of the night sky reflected in the casing of a mermaid’s purse, resting in shallow water on the shore

26/01/2026

Ivy leaf rain drop capturing a momentary shimmering of light.

Nothing in nature is ordinary, but we are so used to living within it every day, we come to think of it as just that.

In everything around us there is a miracle. Above us a sky that leads into space that has no end. Full of stars seemingly close together, forming definable patterns in the sky, yet which are millions of light-years away from their companions.

Beneath us, life held within a planet that turns around a big ball of fire we call our sun.
A planet that is mostly water, that every day follows its own ebb and flow, influenced by a celestial body we call the moon.

Sharing life with us upon the planet, are uncountable amounts of trees, plants, mosses, lichen, sea life, animals, birds, insects, all of which we have named and defined and categorised where we can. Life put neatly into order to try and understand. Yet each one a wonder in itself. As are we.

Nothing is ordinary and all of this will come and go. The illusion of permanence is incredible, but really nothing is permanent, and when we remember this we remember that in every moment, and in every drop about to fall, there is the potential for something new and wonderful to happen.
We merely need to let go, trust, and feel the miracle that we are.

25/01/2026

An early flowering Violet I came across today whilst walking through the woods.
The flower of the violet is likened to a bowed head, and so symbolises modesty, humility, faithfulness, and love.
It is often used in love potions, and is thought to bring good luck. Carrying or wearing a violet is said to protect against evil spirits.

The violet flower’s delicate structure links it to contemplation and spiritual insight….So much from such a small flower, but it is easy to see why it is associated with love.

The scent of the violet makes it popular to place into romantic scents and perfumes. Its leaves are shaped like hearts, and its delicate petals remind us of the need to be gentle not only with ourselves, but with the hearts of all others.

You can use Violet as a compress or poultice or in a cold infusion for easing skin irritation. It cools and soothes and reduces inflammation.
Taking internally, it is said that Violet will help to cleanse the blood and stimulate the lymphatic system.
It also has expectorant qualities, and can be made into a syrup to soothe the system when
you have a cough. 

That saying, unless absolutely necessary, I would rather just leave the flowers in the woods 🌸

25/01/2026

Delay winter garden cleanup until May to support overwintering pollinators! 🌼✨
Traditional winter cleanup can harm beneficial insects like native bees and butterflies, which rely on dead plant material for hibernation. Cutting back plants too early destroys their habitats and reduces natural pest control for spring.
Here’s a better approach:
Fall (Oct-Nov):
- Leave perennials and leaf litter.
- Avoid cutting hollow-stemmed plants.
Winter (Dec-Mar):
- Keep all plant material standing.
- Resist the urge to tidy up.
Spring (Late Apr-May):
- Wait until daytime temps hit 50-55°F before cutting stems.
- Leave some cut stems in your garden for late-emerging insects.
A "messy" garden is a functional habitat providing insulation for hibernating insects and food for birds. Plus, it enhances garden health by boosting pollination and pest control!
For those worried about appearance, focus cleanup on front areas while leaving borders for wildlife. 🐦🌿
Support our pollinators!

22/01/2026

Do you ever find a white feather and think that it is more than just finding a white feather? I saw this one today stuck to a wall next to some steps I was walking up. I’d been pondering about something whilst on the beach, so when I saw the feather, although it might just simply have landed there, it felt like a beautiful sign.

White feathers symbolise protection, that you are being looked over and after by angels or loved ones in the spirit realms. They also symbolise love and purity and truth, and can absorb negative energy to allow space for new beginnings. They are very much seen as a connection to the Divine.

Whatever your feelings, we are always being given signs along the way, comforting and reassuring us that we never walk alone.

21/01/2026

If you’re looking for an amazing all organic natural moisturiser, I can’t recommend this enough. I’ve been using it for 10 years, and honestly, it makes your skin feel so smooth and healthy. It’s made by my lovely herbalist friend Michele Daramat who’s based in Cardiff. Michele has even used real rose petals within the cream, and it smells divine.
You can find out more about Michele and what she does here:

http://www.theapothecarycardiff.com

19/01/2026

It’s true, I absolutely adore goats. When I was 13, I worked on a farm with my friend, and we would sit and sing to these lovely goats called William and Compo who would venture over curiously to find out what we were doing. Sometimes we would be sitting in a large trailer, cutting up vegetables and tomatoes to give to the pigs who lived in the woods.Compo was a larger white goat who would sometimes get a bit grumpy, and William was short, brown and stout, and very cuddly.
Goats are notoriously very sociable, curious and friendly. They are very intelligent and clean, and love to be with others of their kind.
Goat’s young are called kids, and an interesting fact I just found out is that when a goat is giving birth she is said to be kidding. I like that☺️.

18/01/2026

Some of the many mermaid’s purses found on the beach today … as far as I could tell, they were all empty 🦈

17/01/2026

First Blackbird song of the year, heralding the coming of Spring… one of my all-time favourite sounds