Yundah – Seal woman’s song
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October was Winterfylleth, or the “winter full moon,” because, according to Bede winter was said to begin on the first full moon in October. Every full moon illuminates what was previously unseen In Aries – sign of the self, it highlights what we are really feeling and what we are really longing for? And as the Read more about Hunters Blood Full moon in Aries[…]
After the harvest, take stock, balance the books, Looking back over the season acknowledge what went well and what could have been better, learn the lessons, Gratitude & forgiveness Change of focus – eyes front – what do we need to do going forward? Let go of what is no longer serving us, so as Read more about Libra New Moon[…]
What a year for the Snowberries! All the berries are in abundance this year Will it be a harsh winter I wonder? St. Michaelmas day was certainly bright. But the snowberries, so perfectly round and white How haven’t I really noticed them, or at least haven’t given them more than a cursory glance In all Read more about Snowberries[…]
The Feast of the Archangels, or the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, the day st Michael fell to earth, landing on a blackberry bush & causing them all to shrivel. In medieval England, Michaelmas marked the ending and beginning of the husbandman’s year, George C. Homans observes: “at that time harvest was over, and the bailiff or reeve of the manor would Read more about Michaelmas – last day of blackberry picking[…]
Swansea and London at 51 degrees latitude on approximately 17/3 and 25/9 https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/equilux.html Equinox v equilux – what’s the difference? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47660337
Blue Iris Poems and Essays By Mary OliverA celebration of the bounties and blessings of nature. A Book Excerpt on Wonder How Would You Live Then? What if a hundred rose-breasted grosbeaksflew in circles around your head? What ifthe mockingbird came into the house with you andbecame your advisor? What ifthe bees filled your walls with honey and Read more about Autumn breakfast[…]
Following on from st swithin’s 40 days ago, st Bart’s sets the weather for the 40 days to come.
https://www.sarahraven.com/articles/august-in-the-garden.htm There’s lots of pruning, deadheading and harvesting to be done in August, so if you’re off on your holidays make sure you get some help for your garden or plan ahead. You can also start preparing for the autumn veg patch and start to sow flowers for next spring. Bulbs and Tubers Harvesting Lovely Read more about August in the garden[…]