Waxing Moon in Luis ~ Rowan ~ January 30th 2023

The Lunar Period of Luis ~ Rowan started on February 1st, the same time the Wheel of the Year has turned to Imbolc, and lasts until March 3rd. It is currently Waxing Moon. The energy of Waxing Moon is that of Spring. Spring has also started with Imbolc on February 2nd. Mother Earth has awakened from her Winter’s Rest. The sap streams in the Trees have started and you can see buds in the trees everywhere. Snowdrops, Crocuses and Daffodils are emerging or are already in bloom. Birds are busy and giving beautiful concerts. The buzz comes back to life. Everything is being prepared for the active part of the year. You can have that feeling inside too. It starts to bubble and you feel like taking action. Nevertheless, vigilance is advised. It can still freeze at night. Plans you put out too early can fail. In Winter you have thought about what you want to achieve in the new year; projects, plans, spiritual growth. These seeds are now going to grow in you. Now is the time to actively pay attention to all those plans. Still in yourself, but now you go from thinking, to preparing, to action: what seeds are you going to plant; what do you want to grow this year? Are you ready for the active part of the year? Try to see it as clearly as possible or write it down for yourself. Reflect on your heart’s desire every day. And do something for it every day.

Message of Luis ~ Rowan

“I offer you protection. And I ask you to keep your wits about you. For that I give you the ability to assess situations and people. I am strengthening your intuition. I help you choose the path of happiness, joy and expectation. Make time for creative moments and rest. Connect with your Guides and Spirit Team. And pay attention to signals that you receive from Nature or through ‘coincidences’. There is magic and mystery all around you to help you. The result is renewal and joy. Take care of yourself. And do only that which is in line with your highest good. Open to the love and support of Mother Earth. And let this love permeate through yourself and all situations. Feed your heart with love. Love is the answer to everything.”

Message of Heron

“I teach you to follow your own path, even if it seems to have no structure. Only the step ahead of you is important. I feel at home with all the Elements and I give you my gift to find solutions in a playful way, so you can play with the possibilities that life offers you. Trust your inner guide. Find your own inner rhythm. Find opportunities to adapt to situations and still go your own way. Do this by finding the loving connection. Loving connection is the source of life energy. Of peace with everything.”

Message of Dragon

“I urge you to discover your own creative power and potential. I connect you to your inner fire. I want to show you the space of your heart where all the treasures are hidden. What treasures are hidden within you? Open the space to your heart and experience your freedom. Leave behind all fears and what is holding you back. I help you find your truth and the source of knowledge within your heart.”

Message of Snowdrop

“I am the first to bloom after Winter. And I’ll help you awaken from your Winter’s Rest. I also help you to think about what you want to grow this year. I help you to be brave and not let limitations hold you back, just as the Winter and Snow couldn’t stop me from growing and blooming.”

Message of Peridot

“I protect and cleanse you so that you can start the active part of the year well. I help you to free yourself from the negative influences of others, so that you independently and assertively follow your own path. I help you to acknowledge and correct your own mistakes, but also to let go of guilt and pent-up emotions. You are now all set and ready to go for it. Good luck and have fun!”

Waxing Moon in Luis ~ Reading

Do you want to make optimal use of this Moon’s energy? Then take your Oracle cards or your Tarot cards, your Runes or your Ogham and do the reading below ♥

Wishing you an insightful Crescent Moon ♥

With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\ 2023 ©

When a Bat flutters into your life

They are so cute!

And like bees so important for our existence ♥

When a bat flutters into your life, it has the following message for you:

“Grow and become your own future. Focus on progress and stay balanced in the present. Do this by looking for the less obvious way, your way. Break through existing patterns so that you gain new insights. And if you find that difficult, then I will spread my wings around you and help you in confronting the unknown. I will guide you through unexplored possibilities, talents and treasures within yourself. ” ~ Bat.

See for a cute video this link:
https://www.facebook.com/Naturee.jellysmack/videos/2807879179252151/

Bat

Jig Saw pieces and the road towards goals in your life

Today I got a very special Signal of Mother Nature, pieces of a jig saw puzzle! I actually had to laugh about it, because it refers so beautifully to what I am currently working on, my life’s puzzle. I want so much and I do not know where to start. I wish to be completely independent on May 1 and I wish to arrange everything, develop, do business and preferably all yesterday and at the same time. Well, there is no lack of enthusiasm and drive;) But when it comes to hours in a day and available time… And yes, of course, what I wish for is always different from reality when it comes to  planning and balancing family, business and available time.

The picture of my puzzle is crystal clear in my head, the corners and the edge of the puzzle are laid out, now only the middle part remains. And that can sometimes be a big challenge and sometimes you can find in the blink of an eye exactly the right pieces of the puzzle that fit together.

When I walked on this afternoon after finding these pieces and thought about their message for me, I also had to think about what a friend said to me today:

Enjoy the journey and stop forcing things.
Enjoy developing.
Enjoy the process.

So to the point! And also so relaxing to give in to exactly that. Because don’t you agree that it can be so stressful when you just want to find that one piece of the puzzle and you cannot? How wonderful is it then to think about why you started to make that puzzle in the first place. Beautiful how the pieces of the jig saw puzzle I found made me aware of this.

With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2019

Chickadee really wants to say something to me

Today I had my first to-do-list-free day and I really like that! The whole day I experienced no stress or agitation and yet I did what I wanted to have done that day. In addition I started with a manifestation diary. And when I was pondering about that while I was walking with my dog Keelin, a Chickadee really wanted to tell me something. She kept on chirping.

I stopped walking and greeted her and she stopped chirping to make sure she had my attention. But when I started to leave … she went back to chirping again. That little thing made me laugh, and I said, “All right, I will take a picture of you and I will look up what your message is for me”. With her head tilted, she looked at me and the chirping became calmer.

But with a big black dog, no matter how sweet that dog is, every little bird flies away. That was the same with my little brave merry Chickadee. So I had Keelin stay put and how sweet, she did listen and while talking to the Chickadee I walked towards her. When I arrived, I took the picture below.

Back home, reading the message of that Chikadee,  made me very happy. She urges and challenges me to find my own signature voice and bring that into the world. Her message:

“Find your own identity, claim your place and bring your message into the world in your own unique way.”
– Chickadee

I am confident that it will all turn out for the best with my to-do-list-free life that I am going to manifest. Thank you Chickadee ♥

Have you recently received a clear Signal from Mother Nature and are you wondering what the message is for you, please let me know. I’d love to help you.

With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2019

Relaxing Blackbird on the roof

Today my eyes were drawn to a Blackbird who was sitting comfortably on a roof, looking around and minding his own business. Like the one in the picture. In such a way as if he was thinking am I feeling ok, do I like my view and what could I do next or will I stay here for a bit more. How relaxing! Deep down I actually was a bit jealous of him when I thought about all the things I had planned for myself to do today. Et voilà the Signal Mother Nature was giving me today was completely clear to me!

The rest of the day I spent in a mindful way. And after I finished something, like Blackbird, I checked with myself what I wanted to do next or if just wanted to enjoy the moment a bit more. And well that is about 180 degrees opposite of how I usually act, but wow this way really feels good! I am going to keep that way for a while and see where it leads me. Especially when I found this message on www.spirit-animals.com:

Big changes of a profoundly significant nature
are happening all around you. Go with the flow.
-Redwing Blackbird

With love and relaxed greetings,

Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2018

Signals from Mother Nature – When a Woodpecker crosses your path

On my Dutch page I received a lovely reaction from a dear friend of mine to my post Motivating encounter with Cricket. One of her favourite birds is the Woodpecker. That same week she spotted 2 in a tree nearby and she wondered what their message might be for her.

Woodpeckeris a tree-dweller, flies in wavelike  movements and drums on trees to hear where the hollow parts are, because that’s the place he can find food. In the hole he then stores his own stock of nuts or pine cones. If Woodpecker crosses your path, he gives you the signal that you have to be alert. Possibilities and chances are going to occur. He brings you a positive change of course in your life. Woodpecker asks you: “How do you imagine your life if your wish is fulfilled?”. Use your imagination. If you have that crystal clear, then it will become easier to make the right choices. In other words, focus on your wish from an attitude of love.

Do you find it difficult, finding your heart’s desire? Under the wings of Woodpecker is the door to the dream world. Close your eyes, listen to the rhythm of Woodpecker’s drumming and let you be taken away. What makes your heart beat faster, what makes you truly happy? Observe your dream, your heart’s desire and save that image. You can even write it down so you, so it sticks with you. This way making the right choices becomes more easy. Woodpecker also helps you to break old ties, patterns or thoughts that hinder you to reach your heart’s desire. Listen to your feelings and act accordingly from love. Woodpecker is a good guide, because with his drumming and wavelike flying he helps you to find your own natural rhythm and go along with your natural flow instead of going against it.

The message of Woodpecker:

“Know that there are opportunities coming your way. In other words,  positive change is in the air. It is up to you to take these opportunities, whether that means completing a project or the renewal of an old project or simply an encounter with someone. However you will notice it, the door is wide open for you at the moment and it is up to you to ask for success. Find your own natural rhythm of life and move forward without hindrance from others, thoughts or feelings. Drum loose what is obstructing you. Listen to your heart, feel if it feels right and think whether this is the right moment. If so, go for it! “~ Woodpecker

I wish you a lovely day,

Elke )O(The Alder Scrolls © 2018

Signals from Mother Nature – Mushrooms, the icebergs of Earth

A few weeks ago my son and I had an appointment with Toontje. Toontje is a tortoise and he is the puppet from a child psychologist, helping children to express their emotions. My son doesn’t want to talk about his feelings nor how his day at school has been. All he wants is to go back skating. He did that for the first time the day before and he likes that so much better.

When I get out of the car I notice some mushrooms standing next to me. I like them and I take a picture. As we are walking towards the entrance I hear myself saying to my son “I wonder what the message of these mushroom might be”.

During our visit at Toontje’s, my son shows behaviour he hasn’t shown since his former school. I know for sure there’s more to it, but no matter what Toontje and I are trying, we cannot get through to him. When our appointment has come to an end, we are all a bit down and depressed that it turned out differently than expected. When I step into my car I look at the mushrooms and ask them for help.

Message from the Mushrooms:

“A lot of people see us above the ground and think we are all individuals. But you could say we are icebergs of Earth. We are the visible top of a complex and large network underground, the visible fruit of a complete network of fungi. When we speak to you, know that we want you to know that there is more to the eye than you can see. What you see is the tip of the iceberg. Behind the visible message is a hidden message, the true message.” ~Mushroom

And that is exactly what our son showed us. He showed his desire to skate and his behaviour when we told him he couldn’t. He clearly didn’t want to or couldn’t talk about what really bothered him. Eventually, much later at home, the truth came out. Then it was easy for me to connect the message of the mushrooms to the behaviour of our son. If I had known the message of the mushrooms or took the time to look that message up before our appointment with Toontje started we could have helped my son. A very wise lesson of the mushrooms.

Next time I notice mushrooms I know I have to pay attention. That there might be another meaning behind certain behaviour, thoughts or words from the other or myself. Wonderful how Mother Nature gives these signals in the form of warnings or encouragements when you need them.

Did you notice something in nature lately and do you wonder what the message for you might be, let me know.

Have an insightful day my dear dear ones out there!

Elke )O(The Alder Scrolls © 2018

The mycelium of a fungus spreading through soil (Credit: Nigel Cattlin / Alamy)

Signals from Mother Nature – Swan, Mother Nature’s Prima Ballerina

Early September a friend and I are on our way to visit a spiritual festival. We are looking forward to it and have an attitude of we will see what will happen, what tables are free and everything will be exactly as it needs to be. We both have our wishes of course, but we are going to find what we need. Excited and with high spirits we are on our way. Just before we take road out of our living area, we see a swan couple. And obviously, just as we want to pass by, the first Swan sets foot on the road. We both start laughing at this action from the Swans. How beautiful and graceful are these birds. They walk very calmly and gracefully. Calmly looking to the left and to the right to remind the motorists to be patient and also to thank them for their patience. After they have passed by, we continue our way. We are happy and find what we need at the Spirit Festival. On the way home we are grateful and happy for this pleasant and successful day.

The message of Swan:

“You will be shown new ways of thinking, breathing and going with the flow of life. I ask you to accept your ability to know what you expect. Watch your instinct and follow your foreboding. Honour your feminine intuitive side. Remember your inner grace and beauty. Keep work-family-play in balance and recognise the value of personal loneliness to recharge your battery. Maintain your own personality in busy situations. Be fearless in your role as guardian. Defend what is right.

~ Swan

How beautiful to receive this message just before going to a spiritual festival! And yes, during my hand reading in combination with numerology, I have received new ways of thinking and living with the flow of life. Also to listen to my intuition more and to embrace the feminine. We are indeed born with a manual; what an insights! And yes, I followed my intuition and received a mini reading. During that speed reading I have been encouraged to stop thinking so much and to start acting more. I have made enough thoughts and plans, now it is time to put them into action. That gave me enough food for thought. Because now what, how am I supposed to start acting? I have to come out of hiding and let the world see who I am, what I do and how that can help others? And as a result of that, I have started to write about Signals from Mother Nature with great pleasure.

Did an animal cross your path lately and you are curious what his or her message may be for you, let me know and I help you discover what Mother Nature wants to tell you about yourself.

Have a very nice and inspiring day my dear dear ones out there,

Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2018

Signals from Mother Nature – Ground Ivy or Catsfoot, the kittens of Mother Nature

I have that more often, on the one hand I know someone, an animal, a plant, herb or a tree or an animal and on the other hand I know a name, but I don’t know that they belong together. When I find out that they do, I always have a lot of fun. Well, we all have our own peculiarities now dont we?

And the same happened with Ground Ivy. Every time I hear that name, I see happy, running and playing dogs in front of me and that makes me totally happy. And whenever I see that little herb on the ground, I have the exact same feeling, as if all the leaves are partying. And then it hit me when I did some research, that herb that always makes me smile and that name that always make me happy are one and the same! Bystanders also had a good laugh, seeing me on my knees nose on the Ground Ivy, with my cell phone as a camera, and my dog Keelin sniffing on the same spot, suddenly bursting with laughter when I realised and Keelin frolicking around me, participating in my happiness 😉

It is about time to see what Signal Mother Nature wants to give me with this little happy plant.

The way a kittens frolic together with a little toy, the same way Catsfoot grows. You can even see a tiny cat paw in its leaves. That makes it a beautiful ground cover for your garden that blooms beautifully with little purple flowers and bring a lovely fragrance. The properties of Catsfoot can also be compared with those of a kitten. If you are not comfortable with yourself, if you find it difficult to express your feelings or show your vulnerability, and if that causes stress or makes you nervous, Catsfoot offers peace and comfort. If you experience blockades in yourself, Catsfoot helps you solve those blockades. This small herb also supports you in letting go of fears, grief and behavioural or thinking patterns that you no longer need or that are no longer useful to you. Carsfoot does that in a gentle, soft way. When you play or cuddle with kittens, your  self-confidence grows and you turn grief into joy. This little herb has the same effect. By offering peace and comfort to you as a person, it ensures you that you can come out and take your place in the world.

Catsfoot asked me where I meet it the most and then a big smile appeared on my face. Because it is fully present around the school of our son. He has suffered depression and trauma due to what he has endured at his previous school. He is now in a new school, special primary education, to recover and to be able to become himself again on a socially emotional level. With him there are a lot of children at his school who found themselves stuck in regular education. And how beautiful works Mother Nature to let Catsfoot grow abundantly around that school.

Do you also suddenly see Catsfoot? Then take a good look at where you see it or what you are doing or feeling at this moment in your life. Try to find out what message Mother Nature is giving you ♥

Is there another plant, tree or herb that you have noticed lately and are you curious about his or her message for you? Let me know in a comment and I’ll help you discover what Mother Nature wants to tell you.

Have a nice day all my dear dear ones out there!

Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2018

Signals from Mother Nature – Snail

A friend of mine has started a wonderful and brave adventure. She is going to build an eco-house with her family. But until that time she lives in a mobile home on her own land. I am visiting her, because yes, curious as I am, I really want to see her piece of land, the environment where she now lives and make sure she is ok and comfy in her mobile home.

When I arrive, I immediately enter a holiday mood. From her living area we have a magnificent view on the forest. Delicious! It is very cosy and I completely relax.

Around 12 o’clock we are going for a nice walk with her dog and we dive into the forest. It is beautiful, right between green and autumn. Suddenly in front of me I see a snail crossing my path. He crosses my path in his own time, not bothered by any sense of a hurry, just taking is time. I greet him and wait until he has crossed the path. While I admire his calm pass, he has a clear message for me

The message of Snail:

“I am here to let you know that you have to slow down! What is your big hurry or rush all the time? Let go of your beliefs about things not being done on time. Trust your process, stay present and walk along. There is no point in giving yourself stress. Use your time wisely. Realize that you have time for everything. Divide your priorities so that there is a steady progress in all your projects. The whole process is a simple exercise in time management. Stay in the present so that everything is done. You are on your way in the right direction and if you are willing to continue this way, you are making progress. Stick with it and go with the flow!”

~Snail

How appropriate that this Snail crosses my path at a time when I am stuck. It seems like nothing comes out of my hands, I have a feeling that I have too little time for everything and I am constantly behind things or facts. Because of his wake up call, I am back with my 2 feet on the ground. What am I doing! I am overwrought at home, it is about time I am going to slow down and take one step at a time, baby steps if necessary. As a dear friend of mine once said: “Will the world perish if you do not do your ironing today?”.

But how difficult it is to let go of my to do lists, my schedules and live in the now, while in my head there is chaos and screaming do this and do that, think about this and do not forget that. Slowly I bring myself to take one step at a time. And that makes that I finally take my necessary rest to recover. Thank you Snail for your wise wake up call!

Has an animal crossed your path recently and are you curious about his or her message for you? Let me know in a comment and I’ll help you discover what Nature wants to tell you.

With love,

Each )O( The Alder Scrolls © 2018