Helpful Perspective
A rare, pale wild violet blossom hanging from its stem, with the palest purple leaves and deep indigo veins radiating through its smaller petals. On the ground, dead leaves and other violets surround.
Here’s an excerpt from my short piece on the spring equinox, or Ostara, a holiday that will happen this Friday:
At this moment, we’ve moved beyond the dark, incubating, gestation time of the winter, where we gathered wisdom and awareness and swam in deep waters, but we’re not yet at summer when we become more external, when we’re in a lot of motion.
(you can find it in full, for free, over on my Patreon)
The materials I need to ground into a new season are:
An understanding of what’s happening in nature
A connection to how my ancestors celebrated
A tangible action to embody the spirit of the season
A meditation
I make these materials for myself, and I post them over on Patreon and Youtube so they can help other folks attune to nature and get into a rhythm of life that feels not just sustainable but good. Yummy. Peaceful. I believe that connection to nature is a crucial piece of collective healing - and damn, do we need that right now.
Tuning In
The first thing I make for each seasonal holiday is Tuning In. (The holidays are the equinoxes, the solstices, and the other seasonal celebrations that happen between those 4 pillars.) Tuning in is about the history of the holiday and the energy of the moment, as we all experience it.
This creation’s format is: A short (roughly 3 paragraphs) written piece, with pictures. Free to all subscribers.
It is best when: You’re interested in learning through reading something short.
Meditation
The next thing I make is a seasonal meditation. I choose something I need, and I create a meditation around calling it in. This month, I wanted delight, a confirmation of life as we navigate the waters of this time of year.
Format: ~10 minute meditation video, on Youtube and Patreon (free to all subscribers / available on Youtube).
Best when: You want to be guided into connection with nature.
Ritual
For each holiday, I share a ritual. I use a basic outline and pull from rituals I’ve already created. This is the tangible action, something hands-on that calls on the support of the seasons to move forward in peace and power. It includes accessible materials (water, salt, leaves, dirt, etc.) and usually involves a little journaling.
Format: Guided ritual on Patreon (access to these is $3/mo).
Best when: You want something hands-on and magical.
Personalized Tarot Pulls
I said earlier that the first thing I make is Tuning In, which is not quite true - the very first thing I do is 1-card Tarot pulls (subscribers-only). Talking directly to my supporters warms me up for the rest.
Format: A 2-3 minute video card pull, sent directly to you 8 times a year at the Wheel of the Year holidays (this subscription is $8/mo).
Best when: You want support specific to you.
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Ostara is a great time to pause allow the balance of dark and light to share new perspectives with you. If you’re Patreon-curious, I suggest the $3/tier - it’s cheap, and you’ll get everything above minus the Tarot pull, straight to your inbox.
I’ll be using these materials right along with you. I wish you a delightful Ostara :)
Lots of love,
Isabel
Events and Offerings
I’ve got 2 rituals this weekend:
A group Equinox ritual at Pluck Farm in Mebane, NC
Sat. March 21
A group Equinox ritual at a Night of Female Excellence
Sun. March 22
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