Goddess of the Day

Ostara - Goddess of Fertility, Rebirth,  Hope, New Beginnings

Take care to look around.  What have you brought forth into this place you find yourself in?  Is it enjoyable and good?  Do you find awareness of where your life can be better?  Are things slipping away that have lost their usefulness?

It is Spring and today is the full moon just after the Vernal Equinox.  It is a powerful day for moving forward with even clearer intentions than ever before.  Today we set the tone for what will be in our fascinating lives. Today we sense the magic of manifestation coming to life and yet must remain patient to see continued growth and eventual fruits.  We must remain vehement in our causes.

The power of this time is significant in that we are like children, playful and bright, allowing for a more innocent approach to life.  This power gifts us with the ability to be grateful as well as to reassess what is developing and be certain it is what we are truly wishing for.  If not, realign yourself in the power of this time to see your heart's true desires take form soon.

Herbal Wisdom - Violet

Violet - Viola odorata L.

I saw my first violet today with my daughter and we were both so excited!  I have used this plant in so many ways, mainly to decorate and infuse salads with sweet and tangy flavor!  I've eaten the leaves and the flowers in this way. 

Used as an infusion or a tea, the leaves are nutty and delicious.  They are slightly mucilaginous and cooling.  (I can hardly wait!)  The medicinal factors include blood purification,  inflammation and fever reduction, and let's not forget that Violet, like so many other herbal allies, offers an array of vitamins and minerals!

Another way that this plant has been used is to soothe sore breasts during hormonal adventures, including reduction of cysts and tumors.  I have used a salve of Violet to cool my breasts off after the milk came in once my daughter was born and continued to use this treatment for the entire first year.  It was most effective!

I really want to gush over this plant because it is so cute and subtle, but no less powerful.  Please stop and listen to her healing song.  You don't want to miss it!


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Meditation Tip: Observing

Let a higher power rule over your mind, your life.  Instead of being in control of it all,  observe.  Becoming the observer of your mind allows you to become the observer of your life.  While this may sound scary, counter-intuitive or even ridiculous, it might be interesting to try it out.

You don't have to do it forever.  No need to fear the uncertain and unattainable commitment to relinquish the cherished way of controlling forever.  Instead, just see what it might be like just now.  Perhaps later on you may want to become the observer again, just for fun.  Out of curiosity.

It is my experience that as this is practiced, life becomes more effortless and enjoyable.  If this sounds good to you, I recommend the joyful position of observing.