19/03/2026
Spring Equinox Blessings.
Like a wave Spring embraces the land, there is an awakening on such an immense scale, everywhere we look life stirs, from the tiny Dog Violets to the proud bold Daffodils, and all this happens despite the waring and displacement, the anger and unrest that we see around us, that which is directed by the few, but felt by all.
But, Mother Nature will not be bound or restrained, She is our mentor, the wise one who against all the odds, still rises above it all, there is a gentleness, a steadiness as she reemerges, rising up as a symbol of new beginnings, a fresh season, full of colour and light, scents and growth. A cauldron of expectation and desire, a reminder to all of us that what ever we may fear, with patience and determination we will grow through it also..
To walk across fields and see the Hares at play, chasing one another, or flexing there sinuous muscles, to assert their prowess in “boxing” matches is always an honour. Watching the early morning sun touch on soil, bringing trails of vapour off the earth, under the cloak of which the old Fox saunter carefree, up toward the ridge, giving us a knowing nod before he wanders on. A small Kestrel hovers above the hedge row, alert and ready for an unsuspecting victim to pass below, every feather designed to perfect perfection. Silent and patient in its venture.
As the morning moves on, sunlight glints across the pond, highlighting every ripple and air bubble as they break the stillness of its surface, Newts whom wintered under garden pots, or crevasses in walls, have made there unnoticed journey back to the pond, where in a month or so a new generation will be welcomed. Deep down in the mirky depths camouflaged in sediment and fine debris, lurks the Dragonfly levee, wickedly fast and with a ferocious appetite, an adept predator, has also been awakened in springs wake, as it turns its thoughts to life beyond the pond, of emerging on wings that reflect every colour of the rainbow, shedding the watery realms for the lightness of air.
I love our little Jenny Wren, busy rushing back and forth putting the finishing touches on her intricate nest, for such a small being, her warning calls ring high above most other birds in the garden, as our Cat wanders nonchalantly near her chosen nesting site, in search of a sunny spot to bask in, licking her paws she looks up at the commotion, smiles and falls asleep.. Jenny Wren remains on high alert.
Blossom emerges in delicate cluster, giving the trees a lightness before they are weighted down with summers leaves. As the breeze filters through the twigs and branches petal snow flakes scatter across the pathways, or float on shrinking puddles.
Up on the pasture land the sound of beating lambs fill the air, full of joyful freedom as they gather in small groups skipping and leaping playfully under a welcome sun. If we are lucky we may even catch the first glimpse of early Bluebell or that distinctive smell of Wild Garlic starting to emerge..
With Spring comes the Equinox, which brings us balance, a levelling of the scales, light and dark reach down in equal parts. Every thing brought together, neither greater or lesser than the other, there seems to be a pause, as the sun and moon bow to each other, and offer each a gentle smile of acknowledgement. Their realms of day and night, can not exist alone, one will follow the other, as the other follows the one. It is a moment to just be, as it brings a wave of calm, a sense of inner balance that fills us with the very core essence of Spring and all she represent. Mother Natures gift to us is the understanding that we are all unique and equal at the same time.
She sets us the most beautiful example, the importance of strength and patience, compassion and respect…For nothing holds her back, not Winters onslaught, not mans interventions, she simply waits until the time is right. So when the season shifts and the Sun returns the warmth back in to the land, she is ready. She does not rush or cut corners, but simply unfolds herself, weaving the world back into the seasons beautiful reemergence.
Let Mother Nature take our hand, so the innocence wild child that resides with in us all, can run free.