One of the most sacred experiences I have ever had was in a studio in Hammersmith, London. I didn’t know it at the time, but this moment would leave me changed forever. It took me many years to embody and integrate. After days of devotional chanting, I went into what…
Come out of hiding. Embrace who you really are. There are many thoughts about what the ancient story of the seal people, or selkies, signifies, but for me it’s about the masks we wear, things being taken from us, how we hide parts of ourselves, the longing for home, the…
Use your voice. Expansion. Freedom. In Greek mythology, the Sirens were half-woman half-bird sea creatures that would entice fishermen and sailors with their sweet and sensual songs. Free and empowered, they were not afraid to share their voice and use their natural gifts to attract what they wanted. This card…
Feeling stuck. A call for shifts, flow, and change. Perhaps it’s the movement of water that contains the intelligent flow of energy that makes Life possible – the life force that animates all living things. When water stops flowing it can become stagnant. This lack of flow can cause a…
What really matters. Reflect. Reprioritize. In most parts of the modern world, humans have become disconnected from each other and the planet. We’ve forgotten simple things, like where the water that sustains us even comes from. We speak about creating harmony and peace on Earth, but really our focus should…
Ancient wisdom. The intelligence is within you. Water has long been associated with wisdom. Celtic legend says that the Goddess Cerridwen had a magic cauldron in which she brewed herbs, and that anyone who drank from these waters would acquire great wisdom. Brigid is another Celtic Goddess associated with water,…
Inner power. Unbridled confidence. Claiming your place. The waterfall is a place of power, incredible force, and activation. The previously calm, embracing waters ofthe running river gather momentum and then hurl themselves wholeheartedly toward their destiny. With wild abandon and great confidence, they leap into the unknown. Perhaps this explains…
What are you thirsty for? Body care. Take a breath. We don’t only need water to thrive; we need it to survive. The Wellspring card often appears when things are unbalanced or when we’ve been pushing ourselves beyond our limits in ways that are simply unsustainable. Just like the seasons…
Unexpected gifts. Kindness. Karmic jewels. It’s said that in ancient times women would sing and whisper into wells, believing that the water would carry their messages from one corner of the world to another. This may sound like something from a children’s fable, but in fact, several scientific researchers have…