A very good morning or evening or somewhere in between,
The Card of the Week is all about beauty.
When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and told yourself how beautiful you are? Make a list of all your wonderful characteristics, skills, talents, knowledge and wisdom and learn to love them. As the beauty within you grows, you will see it reflected in the hearts and eyes of others.
Have a wonderful week♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
A very beautiful Thursday morning, evening or somewhere in between dear dear you out there,
A nice ritual to do with Imbolc is the following. It is a tradition to light all the lamps and candles in the house after sunset with Imbolc. Of course, it is not necessary to leave them all on overnight. A short moment is enough. Another option is to light a candle and circle each room of your home and honor the return of the Sun’s power. Stand still for a moment in each room, visualizing that the Sun’s power illuminates the room extra strong and all shadows melt away.
With Alban Arthan ~ Midwinter ~ Yule you celebrated the return of the Sun and with Imbolc you celebrated the return of the Sun’s power. When you return to your living room, place your candle on the table and, as you look at the flame, think about your own inner flame or fire. How that fire warms you internally, grows your passion and nourishes your creativity and imagination. Then thank Brigid for her blessings. End your ceremony with a nice mug of hot chocolate or Slemp.
Make sure you never leave a candle unattended!
Wishing you a wonderful Imbolc time♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
Each turning of the Wheel of the Year is a good time to energetically cleanse yourself, your home and your workplace. This way you release the old energy of Alban Arthan ~ Midwinter ~ Yule and make room for the new energy of Imbolc. You can do this using a Mugwort stick or Florida Spray, but you can also make your own Imbolc Incense.
Imbolc Incense is made using equal parts of: Thyme, Mint, Sage or Mugwort, Juniper Berries, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. You can then add: Rosemary, Basil and Myrrh, if you like.
Other herbs that suit Imbolc are: Birch, Dandelion, Yarrow, Nettle, Narrow Plantain, Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Tansy, Sweet Violet, Angelica, Clover, Willow. You can also make Imbolc Tea from these herbs. But before you start drinking herbal tea, first find out whether it is safe for you to drink herbal tea from all these herbs. If you cannot find it out or if you’re not sure, an Herbal Practitioner or your GP or Homeopath.
I wish you a happy and cheerful Imbol♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
You are used to me sharing my Moon messages with Full Moon. However, this year the Moon Messages are going to be a little different. For quite some time now it has not felt right for me to only share my Moon messages about her energy, the energy of Mother Earth and how you can use those energies for yourself with the Full Moon. Last year I sometimes shared my messages with the Waxing or Waning Moon and that felt good. That got me thinking. I like to work with the Wheel of the Year and the energy of Mother Earth. But I also like to work with the Moon phases and the energy of the Moon. So, I’ve decided to bring those two together.
The year is divided into 4 seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. This subdivision can be found in the Moon phases: Dark Moon = Winter, Waxing Moon = Spring, Full Moon = Summer and Waning Moon = Autumn.
In this way the message corresponds with the energy of Mother Earth and the respective Moon phase. I am curious what wonderful experiences this will bring for you.
Another change is that I’ve left the Archetypes behind. Every Ogham has his or her own Power Animals and they want to play a bigger role this year. I am happy to comply with that.
Today the Moon is born in Beith ~ Birch. The Moon is not yet visible, hence Dark Moon. This Lunar Period in Beith is from January 2nd to February 1st. Nature outside is still deeply withdrawn into Mother Earth. Resting until Spring. Preparing for a new cycle of germination, growing, blooming and harvesting. Mother Earth asks you to do the same. You can think of this Lunar Period as a brainstorming phase. Let everything come to you. Plans. Dreams. Wishes. Intentions. Cherish all the ideas for the new year like seeds you want to plant later. Take stock and become aware of what you want to grow in this new year ahead.
“I symbolize the end and the beginning. I am a true pioneer. After a calamity, such as a forest fire, I am the first to grow again. I prepare the ground for all the other trees. I am very strong, tough and give you confidence in your own abilities and your future. I invite you to climb all the way up to my peak. From there, you can see the new year from a higher perspective. My heart-shaped leaves remind you that true wisdom comes from your heart.”
“Come, fly with me, and you’ll get a higher view of things. I will show you your full potential and the tools at your disposal. I challenge you to express yourself, rise to your full height and say yes to your full potential that you have within you. I point out to you your higher task in the service of humanity. Take full responsibility for your life and your actions. Follow the power of your heart. Stand up for yourself. Walk your own path. Stand for who you are. Follow my call, and you will find and live your destiny.”
“I will guide you through the darkness, bring you vital life energy and teach you to see things with your heart. Remember your own fantasy and your magical ability to transform the world into light. Use that power of thought. Open yourself and discover your special talents. I help you with your adaptability and your sense of the right moment. Have faith. I give you my strength and self-healing ability. Withdraw regularly to recharge and heal yourself. Remember your own plan, why you came back, and carry it out with love.”
“I rise again and again, no matter how many times you mow me or step on me. I give you my resilience. I help you to stay close to yourself and to follow your own path. And whatever happens, get up again! Have faith. In yourself. In life. In what you do and want. I help you with creativity. Think in chances and possibilities. And use the power of love.”
“I help you to dissolve inner blockages. Make you energetic, strong-willed and purposeful again. I provide insight into your own motives and motivations. Because of me you see crystal clear what you do want. I am amplifying your self healing power. And I give you love, harmony and purity.”
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Dear dear all out there,
Blessed and Happy Solstices♥
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the Year Wheel turned for the very last time this calendar year. We are now in the time of Alban Arthan ~ Yule ~ Midwinter ~ Christmas.
“So the shortest day came, and the year died.
And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world
came people singing, dancing.
To drive the dark away.”
~ Susan Cooper, The Shortest Day
This is the time of the Winter Solstice and the Return of the Light. On the 21st of December we celebrated Alban Arthan. The shortest day and longest night of the year. After December 21, the days will start to lengthen again. It is an important turning point.
Until Alban Arthan everything was about letting go and the withering away of nature and that is now reversing. Now is the time to sow, build, grow and bloom. Although still in a very early stage, because these are dark cold times and it will take a long time before nature reaches its full strength, but the start is there. And we celebrate that with this first Wheel of the Year Festival of this new Wheel of the Year cycle.
On my Yule – Midwinter – Alban Arthan page you can find all kinds of information about how to celebrate the return of the Sun and the Light.
Wishing you a blessed and happy Alban Arthan ~ Yule ~ Midwinter ~ Christmas ♥
If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, you are half way the calendar year now. The Summer is at her peak.
On the Midsummer Day the Sun is singing her song.
Radiant her round through heavens high.
Golden glow of grain, flower filled fields.
The land and the living enjoy light of day.On Midsummer Night the Sun is singing her song.
This is the time of the Summer Solstice. All seeds have been planted, everything grows and is in full bloom and all we have to do is take care for and love all we are growing and blooming. In Summer, just like in Winter, we visit each other to spend pleasant time together, celebrate life and be together to strengthen bonds. Hence the many Summer festivals.
Bonfire flame fiery and fair.
Solstice bestow Midsummer Night.
As wysrd is well woven this numious night.
– Frigga Asraaf
On my Litha – Midsummer – Alban Hefin page you can find all kinds of information about how you can celebrate this lovely festival.
I wish you all a happy and blessed Solstice♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Aldertree /|\
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Hi my dear dear all out there,
After a hectic week, my Moon Message at the last minute.
We are at 3% Waning Moon and just before the New Moon of December 4. It’s going to be accompanied by a Solar Eclipse, so that’s going to be an interesting one.
But, first we close this Lunar Period.
How you can do that?
In this way…
We are currently in the Samhain Time. The Wheel of the Year is complete and a new Wheel cycle has started. This period is all about a final phase and the start-up of a new one. Nature has withdrawn and is resting deep within Mother Earth, preparing for a new Spring of life, growth and bloom. Nature needs this withdrawal to recharge itself energetically. Everything slows down. Animals go into hibernation. Winter’s Rest is a great time to free yourself from old things, old thinking or behavior patterns, to clean your house and to come to terms with yourself. In this way, preparations are made for the new things to come in the new Calendar Year and for Nature in Spring.
“I bend and then bounce back. That’s how I brave every storm. Learn from my resilience. Apply it in your life. The sprint to the end of the calendar year has started. A stressful time. Don’t think about what you still have to do, think about what you want to achieve. This shift in thinking brings great change. Set your end goal and work towards it every day. That can be difficult, because Nature withdraws for the Winter Rest. You also want to turn within and rest, instead of sprinting. Balance is the motto now. Alternate effort with relaxation. Reflect on each result and celebrate it. Take yourself seriously. Believe in yourself. I send you courage, strength and confidence for a good result. Enjoy it.”
“I am Pwyll, Head of the Underworld where Souls wait to be born again. I stand for duality. No darkness without light. End and beginning. Death and life. But also the struggle between the higher and lower self, Soul and Ego. Change comes by exploring and embracing your shadow side. I give you the personal ability to overcome impossible situations. To maintain the virtue of justice, the moral principle of fair play must be the guiding light. If not, chaos and darkness reign. I help you with a clear vision or insight into the complexity of life.”
“I symbolize hearth fire, hospitality, loyalty and love. Stay true to yourself no matter what. Take your responsibility. Look in your inner mirror. Find out what is important to you and strive for that. Guard your inner fire, your source of the strength and warmth that helps you to get through the cold times ahead. I give you diligence, discipline, perseverance and the strength you need. And I teach you that you can unite everything in a peaceful way. You don’t have to choose, you can do both in the right rhythm and at the right time. Take care of yourself, your family, friends and your community with love. Look at the bigger picture and ask yourself what you can do for your community. Have a good time.”
“I bring you warmth, protection and cheerfulness. If you find it difficult to digest certain situations or things, I can help you with that. I support you to be open to other ideas and feelings.”
“I’ll make sure you stay grounded in storm. I make honest and sincere, also to yourself. I bring body, mind and feelings into balance. I protect you from negative influences. And I help you to set boundaries and stand up for yourself.”
With love.
Elke )O( The Aldertree /|\
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My dear dear all out there,
For the Northern Hemisphere, this weekend the Wheel of the Year will spin for the last time and we celebrate Samhain.
On my page Samhain you can find all kinds of information about what Samhain is and how to celebrate this inspiring Samhain time.
For the Southern Hemisphere, this weekend the Wheel of the Year turns to the time of Beltane. On my page Beltane you can find all kinds of information about what Beltane is and how to celebrate this loving Beltane time.
With love,
Elke )O( The Aldertree /|\
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Note: The Alder Scrolls has undergone a name change and is now The Aldertree. And with the Name Change comes also a new website. You are hereby all invited to come and join https://www.the-aldertree.com/. With love, Elke )O( The Aldertree /|\
My dear dear all out there,
The World is in turmoil and so is our Inner World. We are all affected by the events and the measures taken by our governments. We are facing new measures here in the Netherlands and it has been occupying my thoughts. Apparently so, that when I drew my Card of the Day, it answered me with this beauty:
I asked the Cards what wisdom I could carry into today and The Land Between came out. And I totally relate to this card. At the moment it feels indeed as The Land Between. The card says the following:
“The process in between worlds is where things get really interesting. You learn how to manage your fear, how to stay present in the now, how to see in the dark. You absorb the lessons offered to you with grace, because you can’t go any faster. This is a real test of emotional fortitude, patience, trust, and humility. Once you have made this no-man’s-land your home, it will be part of you. Then whatever set in motion comes to life. This is what you’ve been waiting for. When you look back, you will grow to love the place ‘in between’, for that is where you were reborn.
With every Card of the Day I draw an Affirmation of the Day and today’s affirmation is the following:
The food for thought that comes with this affirmation is the following:
“My heart is open. I allow my love to flow freely. I love myself, I love myself, and others love me.”
The World is in an Interbellum, a time in between times, at the moment. And our society is facing great challenges and so are we. What is the World we would love to live in?
We are undergoing a change, a change from an industrial society to an technological society. And the sitting power is frantically trying to maintain its power. But, we all know what a cornered cat is doing, it makes weird jumps. Those jumps have become more and more hurtful in the sense of divide and conquer. But I express my hope here that eventually Love conquers all.
Reconnect with Love; within yourself, towards your family and friends and towards the World as a whole. Only when we act from Love, our World and our society will blossom again. So go within and explore what kind of world you wish to live in. And the see what little steps you can take in the outside World to establish your Dream World. The magic is in this process, because you know: once you believe, you will receive.
Choose Love
Reconnect with Love
Dream the World you want to live in from Love
And act in the outer World from Love
Love is the Key
Have a wonderful and delightful week my dear dear ones out there♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Aldertree /|\
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