Elder ( Sambucus nigra )
Cycling my daily route along the edges of woods, the scent of elder makes me want to stay there the whole day. It is inviting, playful and magical at… Read more Elder ( Sambucus nigra ) →
Strengthen Boundaries: go to Hawthorn
It is my direct experience that Plant allies have two functions: the physical and the energetic function. The physical aspect communicates with our bodies, supporting it with nutrients, regulating hormones… Read more Strengthen Boundaries: go to Hawthorn →
Spring Forest
I felt it was time for a new soul support scent, and went on to creating a grounding, invigorating scent that would open the senses for new opportunities, challenges and… Read more Spring Forest →
Our food – part 2
(read part 1 here) introduction: In these challenging times I find myself telling my son: choose with your Heart, your Heart knows what is right. The Mind is a great… Read more Our food – part 2 →
Wintersleep, and the scent of it
My focus seems to follow the Sun. After the autumn equinox my attention turns increasingly inwards and by the end of October I feel like withdrawing into my nest, for… Read more Wintersleep, and the scent of it →
Sweet dreams
This time of year I’m yearning for a good wintersleep. Ideally I’d like to withdraw into my nest at the end of October and emerge again some time in March.… Read more Sweet dreams →
Turn up the (inner) heat
Herbal tea is the welcoming drink of my sessions. As the days get colder, I like to brew a teapot of chai in the morning and then enjoy its glowing… Read more Turn up the (inner) heat →
The hilarity of visualisation
During my herbalism-studies I’m always taking notes about plants I wished I had, and why. One of them was Albizia julibrissin Rosea, or the Persian Silk Tree. This plant is… Read more The hilarity of visualisation →
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