Earth and The Wren

Time has passed and yet I still see the changes around and within me. Drawing the pentacles cards seems to be showing me that there is some connection to work and materialism. I found the three of pentacles on a chair only today. Yes things are changing. I very rarely need to work in the north. Perhaps I should do so more often. I find that I'm drawn to fire and water elements. So I've decided to honour Earth through ritual and general awareness.

Also, regards the path of the Moon card. At first I thought that this was due to changing from the bardic course to the otherworldly ovate course. This is true of course but it seems to be related to a work issue. I feel the need to pursue a career path or study in some way. This week one door seemed to close at work, I thought that I would gain a permanent position there. This is not the case and I see the opportunity to move forward in a different direction, although the details seem to elude me as yet. Perhaps things will be clearer in time. I think that I need to work on this direction.

I'm still on the creative writing course. It's giving me great pleasure and my head is buzzing full of creativity and artistry so I'm still honouring the bard within. I'm sure some projects and friendships will be forged, this seems like the right path to take.

And also, I've had various encounters with the wren of late. I take this to mean that self realisation lies in humility, gentleness and subtlety. Small is beautiful and its those little changes that I should acknowledge and work with. One step at a time, gradually along the path. So now the wren joins the dog and wolf as my new totem animals for this part of lifes journey.

Onwards and upwards, then

Drifting through the seasons

I think that I coped very well. Daughter settling in nicely at uni since Saturday. No tearful, dramatic goodbyes. I'm delighted for her, it's a wonderful opportunity to grow. And the sun shone, well it's been shining ever since. It's the perfect autumn. The trees now shedding golden leaves and a slight chill in the air, we're heading for Samhain and darker evenings. I love it.

And what about me? well, I'm on a path to self discovery. It's nothing new but it's something that I can fully embrace now that I have a little more time on my hands. I've enrolled on an autobiographical writing course at the local college. This is something that I started last year, it's a chance to discover my creative side. Something that I feel that I've neglected over the years what with having children and work I was usually just too knackered to have any chance to indulge or even dabble. I think that it will be a good thing. Cathartic , if nothing else.

And then there's my spiritual side. Something else that is need of attention. It's a part of me...a big part. No doubt about that. But as I'm feeling better I feel that now is a good time to touch base. I'm ready for it and with all this writing the Awen is starting to flow once more.