The Wellness Wheel

30/09/2025

Another uplifting Autumn walk. Enjoy.

23/09/2025

"The custom of "telling the bees" is a charming and ancient tradition where beekeepers inform their bees about significant events in their lives, such as deaths, births, marriages, and other major occurrences. This practice is believed to have its roots in Celtic mythology, where bees were seen as messengers between the human world and the spirit world. The presence of a bee after a death was thought to signify the soul leaving the body. The tradition became particularly prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries in Western Europe and the United States.
To tell the bees, the head of the household or the "goodwife" would approach the hives, gently knock to get the bees' attention, and then softly murmur the news in a solemn tone. This ritual was believed to keep the bees informed and prevent them from leaving the hive or dying. The custom underscores the deep connection and respect that people historically had for bees, viewing them as integral members of the household and community."

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Credit to British and Irish Classic Entertainment page

23/09/2025

Hello I hope you have all felt the beautiful turning point of the year we have just experienced through new moon in Virgo aligned with a partial solar eclipse and the September equinox. Please enjoy these autumnal mushrooms fruiting in the Maer Hills close to where I live.

14/08/2025

Simply breathtaking. The beauty of magenta crab Apple from them to now.

09/07/2025

The plum tree continues to fruit. Not sure it’s as happy as it was last year as it’s been so dry but doing its thing.

14/06/2025

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

Another beautiful offering from nature at Trentham Gardens.

01/05/2025

Celebrate Beltane with life-affirming intentions for the summer months ahead! I've just published a new post to guide you through setting positive goals, now live on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/posts/beltane-summer-127895646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Get ready to bloom into your best self! ☸️🕸

Happy listening & Beltane blessings to you all! 🌳🌻

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21/04/2025

It felt so magical to co-create a magenta crab apple essence on Easter Sun day ☀️🌸

08/04/2025

I can’t resist. Just one more week in the life of the plum tree here and she is blossoming all over. Delightful.