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 good Wednesday morning, evening or somewhere in bewteen dea dear you out there,
A while ago someone asked me what the meaning of the characters in my name was. I was surprised by that question. Those signs are so familiar to me. And so nice that someone asked about it.
If you’ve ever wondered what )O( and /|\ stand for, here they come:
♥ my first Path was that of Lunar and Traditional Witch and that is what )O( stands for
♥ in 2017 I changed to the Druid path and that is what /|\ stands for
In this way I honour all those Witches and Druids who have gone before me. I feel blessed to be following my Life’s Path in their footsteps. In addition, I hope that if you are also a )O( or a /|\, you know that you are not alone. There are so many of us and I hope we can find each other through those signs ♥
I wish you a wonderful day!
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
A good morning, evening or somewhere in between my dear dear out there,
During the turnings of the Wheel of the Year, a lot of Divination is done. Insights are gained about what the Imbolc period brings. Through the reading below you can also gain insights into how you can best use the beautiful energy of Imbolc for yourself. So grab your cards, your Runes or your Ogham and see what Imbolc has in store for you.
I am wishing you great insights♥
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 /|\
A very good Monday morning of evening or somehwere in between,
This week’s Card of the Week is about mourning.
If you are currently going through a difficult phase, because you have lost someone or something, or because someone or something is not what you had thought, or because the process you are going through is more challenging than expected, know that this will come to an end. Your heart puts the shards of everything that has been broken back together and ultimately you feel whole again. A new beginning awaits. It is only important to consciously complete the old before you can start something new. Could you use some support? Smoke Quartz is a good Gemstone to support you. Everything will be fine in the end.
Have a nice and beautiful week♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
A very good day from under De Elzenboom,
Imbolc is also a Fire and Fertility Festival with bonfires and lots of candles and everything creative in nature. The fires symbolize the increase in Sun power in the coming months.
To give shape to this tradition in our modern times, you can light candles and place spring bloomers, such as hyacinths, crocuses, blue grapes or snowdrops, on your altar, a coffee table or, if the temperature permits, your garden table.
Imbolc is the first of 2 Spring Festivals. After Imbolc comes Ostara. During the Winter you thought about last year, what went well and what could be improved. What you would like to achieve in the new year; projects, plans, ideas, spiritual growth. During Yule you gave it your full attention and these seeds started to grow deep within you. They are still deep within you, you have given them attention and cherished and nourished and prepared them for the moment of bringing them into the open. Imbolc is the moment when you start actively paying attention to all your plans. Still within yourself, but you go from thinking to preparing to taking action.
We all know the Big Spring Cleaning and it is still a tradition for some to do this in February. All Midwinter decorations really need to be removed from the house now, as we say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring into our homes and our hearts. February is also the Latin word for purification. With Imbolc you can clean your house and furniture with Mugwort or Sage water or energetically clean your house with Mugwort or Sage. Don’t forget to wash your windows and curtains too. And let the fresh air blow away any ‘cobwebs’ by opening doors and windows for a completely refreshed home.
With Imbolc you not only clean your house, but also yourself physically and energetically from Winter Dust to make room for new intentions in a positive way and with a clear mind. From Imbolc onwards you will actively pay attention to everything you want to achieve this year.
Through your Spring cleaning you make room for new things. Out with the old, in with the New. By cleaning, literally and figuratively, you make room for your new seeds to plant and grow. Give your seeds attention and love, listen to your bubbling inspiration and act accordingly. Enjoy the growing of your inspiration, your plans and projects, your ‘seeds’ deep within you. Now the time has come when you can finally give your full attention to everything you want to achieve this year. You can show it to the outside world, just like a Snowdrop sticking its head above the snow.
This is also the moment when you decide which seeds you will plant. What do you want to grow this year? Where do you want to grow, develop and flourish? Are you ready for the active part of the year? Try to visualize that as clearly as possible or write it down for yourself. Think about your heart’s desire every day and do something for it every day.
Have a wonderful and happy Imbolc♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
A very good morning, evening or somewhere in between,
Imbolc stands for ‘oimelc’ and that means ‘ewe’s milk’. This refers to the lactation of the ewes that have given birth to lambs. Imbolc also refers to ‘in the belly’ and refers to the pregnancy of ewes, which are pregnant this time of year.
Mother Nature is pregnant and she is letting us know that. She has awakened from her Winter Rest. You can see this in the buds in the trees and the first spring bloomers such as snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. Everything around you is being prepared for the active part of the year.
Imbolc is originally a Celtic festival, dedicated to Brigid, the Goddess of Forge, Healing, Fertility and Art. This day is also known as Brigid’s Day.
Imbolc is the celebration of the return of Spring and thus the return of Earth’s fertility. The first signs of life in Nature were celebrated exuberantly by our ancestors. Winter had been conquered and people had survived again. The sheep’s milk could be used to make cheese, butter and cream. And that was a welcome addition to the scarce food from the storage cellar and sheds.
Imbolc is an exuberant and cheerful celebration. And I hope your Imbolc time is a time of happiness and cheerfulness♥
With love,
Elke )O( The Alder Scrolls /|\
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