autumn ~ recycling wounds

The autumn moon has been doing her stuff, singing
to me her softening tune..

meet the latest moon lady..

her transformation in motion..
soon to be a lunary card..



She came to me like the gentle swirl of autumn leaves
as they leave their towering homes, and fall gently to
their source.. speaking again of honesty.
Tumbling...
down in pockets of air.
Spiraling...
like the parts of
self that are painfully bruised.. aching to be loved,
like the rest.. yet rejected for their darkness, the
discomfort they create within.
Refusing...
to be ignored..
this aching hurt is part of me.



all ~ is who we are
if we hide parts with control
how on earth ~ will we be whole ? 



our wounds deserve attention.. reflection..
honest consideration..
acceptance.
so, I love them and allow them to fall..
not to be rid of them..
i want these parts of me.. they teach.
They fall to rest on the earth at my roots.. to transform..
to nourish..being re-absorbed.. recycled..
these softened shadows..
remaining with me to be loved...




It’s that time again.. of harvest..
of abundance.. of joy..
and celebration.. of gratitude..
for our wholeness..
our interconnectedness
with all...
a time to balance...
the spiral of life continues..
to flow...

Autumn equinox greetings to you all...
may the gentle autumn season..
nourish your spirits...

sacred territory ?

realities in numbers

what is this, that we call ~
community
does it have a spark, this traditional
ingenuity




do we welcome 'all ' regardless arms ~
outstretched
or are there, dark lines bound less
evident




if we drop, the jurious uncurious ~
defences
are we left with, open heart filled
senses




offline or on, do those boundaries ~
scoff
hiding unkind, behind wounds not
lost




do we go beyond, scratch care pain still ~
bleeding
forgiving to heal, allowing harmony new
seedings




from the world we see, combining our ~
integrities



what do our realities ~
cost


is unconditional hidden or ~
lost ?

photo's taken in Essaouira - Morocco

lady moondream ~ handmade lunary card

Spiraling Moon

She lifts from ~ inspiral ~ raw moondreams
unfurling ~ entranced ~ soothed along
sharing the ~ lunic ~ indiglo streams
embracing her ~ graceful ~ infinite song.



card insert contains her verse...

The moon lady doodle was transformed into
the lady moondream, another lunary card just after
she had sang her little verse to me..

She has now been added to greenwhisper at misi.
Approx size 8 X 6 inch

may your dreams be sweet…

skin treat ~ natural homemade face-mask

clay, rose, milk and honey face mask

1 tsp rhassoul (ghassoul) clay
1 tsp green clay
2 tsp ground rose petals (rose petal powder)
1 tsp honey
full fat milk (add 1 tsp at a time to get the right consistency)
Rose water (or water)


Optional - add a few drops of natural oil if you have dry skin -
raspberry seed oil or grapeseed oil are light and nourishing.

1. Mix the clay’s and ground rose petal together in a tiny bowl.

2. Add the milk 1 teaspoon at a time to until you have a moist 
    consistency (not too wet - still to add the rose water or water)

3. If using the oil - add now.


4. Add the rose water (or just water) 1 tsp at a time until you
    get a moist creamy consistency..
    careful not to get it too wet or it’ll run off your face: )


5. Finally add the honey and mix the paste thoroughly.


6. Apply to your face in a gentle circular motion -
    avoiding the delicate skin around the eyes and lips.


7. Sit back and relax and leave the mask on for around 20 minutes
    or until it begins to feel tight and dry..whichever is sooner..
    as once the mask starts to dry, your skin will start to re-absorb
    the toxins that the mask has gently drawn out of your skin.


8. Wipe away with a damp clean cotton wash cloth, or piece of
    cotton muslin..then rinse your face with warm water.
   
   Finish off with a splash of cold water to close the pores.



This mask smells divine and leaves your skin feeling so soft
and fresh.. a lovely nourishing treat for the skin..

It's the first time I’ve made this.. it’s turned out there’s enough
for 2 or 3 face-masks depending on how thickly you apply it -
but definitely enough for 2 -
so plenty for a little skin food for tomorrow..
or you could invite a friend round and share..
enjoying some girly time too : )




Rhassoul (ghassoul) clay is sourced from the atlas mountains
in Morocco.  It has wonderful cleansing and detoxifying
properties, drawing out excess oils and impurities from deep
within the skin.  It also has a high mineral content,
so is very nourishing.

self empowerment ~

self empowerment ~

learning to respect other people's music, 
while dancing to your own tune..
as you master harmony within yourself.