The spring Equinox occurs on March 20th and is celebrated as Ostara in the wheel of the year. Ostara is linked to the Goddess Eostre, who embodies vibrancy and fertility. She is no longer a Virgin but not yet a Mother, symbolising fertile land and renewal. Eostre's youthful and adventurous spirit was known for its promiscuity, mirroring the natural changes at this time of year. Symbols associated with Eostre include hares and eggs. Hares, ancient symbols of fertility and rebi

Warm with a pinch of sun amongst the heavy cloud was the ingredients for today's walk. Wandering 5 minutes away from a busy car park and...

Have the past few weeks been challenging for you? They have for me! It's often comforting to realise you're not alone, but have you ever thought about the broader perspective of Universal energies? If you're feeling a bit out of balance, it's always worthwhile to examine what's occurring with the planets. The recent planetary alignment appears to have significantly impacted some of us, as I've noticed in my work as an intuitive healer and nature therapist. A wave of anxiety,

Frogs would have started spawning from late January, but now the toads and newts are starting. Frogs spawn in a clump. Whilst toads spawn...

On the pastures and fields, brown hares can be found munching on young grass shoots and cereal crops. Unlike rabbits, hares do not reside in burrows; instead, they create shallow depressions in the ground called forms. Hares scratch out a form in locations where they can detect movement and easily find shelter from the wind, which might carry their scent to predators. Although hares are not very vocal, they are known to grind their teeth as a warning of danger. Primarily noct

As the sun rises, bird songs suddenly fill the air, and the daily commute occurs in daylight, allowing time for a walk before dark. On warm early spring days, reptiles come out to bask, and bats begin to appear at dawn and dusk. Early spring flowers start to bloom, and although some are considered weeds, they are simply flowers growing in the wrong place. They provide excellent food for early pollinators and offer significant medicinal benefits, so don't discard them. Through

During February, we walked at Blackwater, amongst the tall trees and at Denny Wood amongst the ancient and wild trees. It has been a joy...

Sleep is so important to our well being and if you struggle with your sleep and tried all the tricks, herbs, and products, but its still an issue, there may be something a little less obvious that might just help you get back into a healthy sleep pattern.

Beating the bounds is an ancient tradition that is still carried out in some places in the country. The tradition involves hitting prominent landmarks with green birch branches to maintain a mental map of parish boundaries. This occurred every seven years and was known as 'going a-ganging,' and its origins date to Anglo-Saxon times and are believed to derive from a festival originally celebrated on the 22nd of February to honour the God of landmarks, Terminus, but in more rec

We felt incredibly honoured and humbled to have someone discuss their significant challenge of transitioning from a lifetime in the armed...

I was not going to waste an afternoon of sunshine, so I juggled my to-do list and took myself for a walk. I am so lucky and grateful to...

Woodpeckers have a skull that absorbs shocks, safeguarding their brain from the strong impact of drumming. Moreover, they possess...

In my line of work, I see so many people looking for answers outside themselves and have beliefs they have never experienced or truth...

The silver birch, often referred to as the lady of the woods, is characterised by her luminous bark and delicate, flowing branches. In winter, while the forest remains still and grey, she gracefully sways in the breeze with her silvery white bark. The silver birch supports a variety of fungi; polypore's frequently adorn her trunk during this season, and the fly agaric, known for its classic red and white appearance, tends to fruit around her roots in the autumn.

The vibrant yellow gorse flower adds a cheerful splash of colour on a dreary day. This remarkable evergreen supports a wide range of...

What a glorious afternoon to go walking in the footsteps of smugglers and witches! Highcliffe was less about barrels of rum and...

You will find below a downloadable walking route of Minstead village. This is only a short walk, but it is steeped in interesting history.

After my previous article about Imbolc, some of you have asked for a better understanding of the wheel of the year. The wheel of the year...

February is when nature takes a stretch and starts to awaken from her slumber. Signs of the awakening are starting to come into our awareness with drumming woodpeckers, calling foxes, song rehearsals by woodland birds, and snowdrops and wild garlic just starting to push through the ground. Hazel catkins shimmer on trees, and silver birch turn their soft and floaty stems burgundy against the muted winter colours.

Imbolc is an ancient festival that falls on the 1st of February. Imbolc translates to "in the belly" as Mother Earth is pregnant with seeds of life, it is associated with lambing season and marks the halfway point between the winter solstice (yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). It is the time of year when nature is starting to stir from her slumber, and woodpeckers start to awaken the trees with their drumming. Snowdrops push through the ground, and daffodils are starting