𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟, 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? My response is how can it not? When we walk in nature and feel safe in the company we are keeping questions will naturally arise. These questions may be from a space of fear, or searching for a deeper knowing, but its irrelevant, because we can always relate the answer to your

This year has gifted us with an abundance of fruit and nuts, so why not head out to your local woodland and forage some sweet chestnuts to make this yummy, nutty and warming soup.

After hosting the 'living from your heartspace' workshop yesterday, I thought i'd share an example that I think at sometime we have all experienced. As an intuitive healer and workshop facilitator, I think folk have an impression that I can rise above any unreasonable and unexpected behaviour, but the purpose of my work is not to become enlightened, but to be a better human. My human still suffers pain from peoples words and disregard for honesty and integrity. Although, once

In November, the final drifts occur, the deer are exhausted from the rutting season, and the remaining leaves drop from the trees. Winter migrant birds, including redwings and fieldfares in the woodlands and brent geese, widgeon, and teal along the coast, begin to arrive. When you're near the coast, keep an eye on both the skies and the water, as merlins and marsh harriers will also be arriving to patrol the regions.

With Samhain approaching, it was nourishing to be alone in the golden sunlight among the trees, reflecting on my accomplishments this year and what has naturally come to an end. Surrounded by the breath-taking landscape of ancient trees, I couldn't help but feel inspired for future endeavours.The blue sky shining through the golden leaves and the gentle, warm breeze on my face filled me with optimism as I let my senses absorb my surroundings. The sweet scent of pine, the soun

Samhain (pronounced Sow-win) is a Celtic Pagan celebration, to welcome the last of the harvest and to embrace the dark half of the year. It is celebrated halfway between the autumn and winter equinox. Being in the fields all day bringing in the last of the harvest, the home hearth fires would be left to burn out. Samhain celebrations would start at night fall with a community fire, bringing villagers and farmers together to celebrate. They would all take a flame from the fire

October feels like one of those months that passes in the blink of an eye! Nonetheless, it has been a stunning month filled with autumnal hues and golden sunlight. We've enjoyed some beautiful walks, from the full moonlit stroll at Blackwater to listening to the rutting red deer at Queens Bower on the membership guided walks. We also greeted some new faces (and paws) on the Burley Hillfort walk. Photo by Roz Tucker To join me for a walk take a look at the events page to see

We are fully immersed in the beauty of autumn now, and as you enjoy the vibrant colours, scents, and sounds, remember the energy of autumn within us as well. This season is a time for reflecting on what you're ready to release. You might find yourself organising the house, often attributed to making space for a log basket or tidying up the spare room for storing Christmas gifts and wrapping paper. However, this is a natural instinct to tidy our 'nests' and remove what we no l

The oak tree is often referred to as the king of the forest, standing majestically among other woodland trees with its ancient wisdom. In the New Forest, the most prevalent oaks are the English Oak, the Sessile Oak, and the Turkey Oak, although the Turkey Oak was introduced as an non-native tree and is removed by Forestry England when possible. The simplest way to distinguish between the English oak and the Sessile oak is by their acorns. English oak acorns grow on individual

Mental health is very much in the media, and with it being world mental health day it is high-lightened even more. As a therapist, I...

I simply love October here in the New Forest; it has so many layers to it. It is unique as a working forest with the thundering hooves of...

We are now in rutting season for most of the deer five different type of deer that reside here in the New Forest. The red, the sika, the fallow, the roe and the muntjac. Only the red and roe deer are native to the new forest, with red deer are found in pockets of the forest. The red and the sika deer are closely related and can cross-breed, so they are separated by the railway line. Sika deer originate from Eastern Asia and in the 1900's Beaulieu introduced a herd to their es

The full harvest moon is a powerful supermoon, and if, like me, you are sensitive to its energy, you will feel the effects. This period...

Personally, October is my favourite month of the year for woodland wanders. The echoing bellows of rutting deer and the grunts and squeals of pannage pigs. Heather is still leaving a carpet of mauve, among the patchwork colours of the falling bracken. The trees are just starting to change colour, and ponies are heading to the wood to browse the trees and scratch on a low branch as their coats change and itch. Smartly cut tails (a mark of the drift) disappear into the trees as

Each day in autumn presents the gifts of shifting colours, distinct sounds, and aromas. It's challenging to accomplish anything because I...

I felt that discussing the survival response would be timely, especially after experiencing a few months of intense energies. As an intuitive and nature therapist, I've observed these energies not only in my clients but also in my own behaviour. We are being prompted to address unresolved issues to allow room for change and positive new experiences. In the audio linked below, I will discuss four survival responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. While the survival response

The autumn equinox, known as Mabon falls on the 22nd September and is one of the eight sabbats in the pagan wheel of the year. It is a period for reflecting on gratitude to invite abundance into your life. During the equinox, day and night are of equal length, prompting you to consider both the light and the dark aspects of your life.

On Monday, the pigs will be released for the pannage season. The common of mast is one of the traditional rights associated with specific land or properties, permitting the owner to let their pigs roam the forest for 60 nights starting in September, though the exact dates can vary each year. The pigs are released at this time because acorns and beech nuts (masts) fall from the trees. These masts are toxic to ponies and cattle, so the pigs play a crucial role in clearing the f

During this time of year, you might observe that the ponies appear more 'on the hoof' and have fashionable tail trims. This is due to the...

If you're like me and experience the effects of full moon energy, you might feel somewhat unbalanced today, particularly with the additional influence of the lunar eclipse and the blood moon.