Open Wide: a New Way of Flourishing
#GentleReminders from earth medicine and the flower realm
I’ve been practicing the art of flourishing as a softening into my essence, like the petals of one of my favorite flowers, Dahlias; opening to the dawn, vulnerable yet full of life’s deepest secrets. Nourishing the new patterns in my life through my senses. Tasting, touching, smelling…..feeling my way through the realm of the flowers. They teach us how to anchor with depth. They remind me how to make love to life- pulled by the roots into the earth… charged by the light above the soil.
Our current moon phase: New
…and your current life phase? Can you see where they align? New moons hold a special place in many nature-based traditions and Earth Medicine practices. It's a time when the sky is dark, empty yet full of potential, inviting us to pause, reflect, and plant seeds of intention. For those who practice Earth Medicine, the New Moon represents more than just a celestial event; it’s a portal into a space of transformation and growth. In the flower realm—the symbolic and physical space where beauty, healing, and renewal take root—the New Moon serves as a powerful tool for flourishing. With each cycle, it gives us a chance to embrace new paradigms, nurture our growth, and align with the rhythms of nature in a way that can profoundly enrich our lives.
Earth Medicine as a Path to Flourishing
Flourishing, in this context, means going beyond basic needs and embracing a state of vitality and connection. Like a well-cared-for plant, our own flourishing depends on nurturing roots deep into our surroundings, drawing sustenance from the earth and sunlight, and allowing ourselves to grow, change, and blossom. The New Moon, with its energy of new beginnings, is the ideal moment to lean into this journey and connect more deeply to the practices and rhythms of Earth Medicine.
What does all this mean? Whatever role or system you work and live in, I know there are intense demands on your focus and energy, not just in this season…but in life!
Make it make sense. Your Earth Medicine might be more about taking cues from nature to cultivate balance and clarity. Can you sense this in your body and your conversations (with yourself and others) ?
Integrating Earth Medicine and New Moon Rituals for Growth
One of the beautiful things about Earth Medicine is that it offers practical rituals for harnessing the energy of the New Moon and supporting personal growth. Here are some suggestions for integrating New Moon practices into your Earth Medicine journey:
Planting Seeds (Literally and Symbolically): Use the New Moon as a time to plant actual seeds or symbolic ones. You might start a small indoor plant or garden bed, or plant metaphorical seeds by writing down intentions you wish to nurture over the lunar cycle. Imagine each intention as a seed that you will water, tend, and watch grow.
Flower Essence Meditation: Work with flower essences that resonate with your intentions. For example, if you are working on self-acceptance, you might choose rose essence, which is often associated with opening the heart. Drop the essence in water, sip it mindfully, and meditate on the flower’s qualities. Visualize yourself blooming, just like the flower.
Journaling and Reflection: The New Moon is a time to go inward and reflect. Journal about what you’re ready to let go of and what you want to invite into your life. Set clear intentions, and keep this journal as a record of your growth. Over time, you’ll see how each New Moon ritual has helped you flourish.
Grounding Practices: As you engage in New Moon rituals, grounding practices can help keep you connected to the Earth. Spend time barefoot on the ground, practice mindful breathing, or carry a grounding crystal like hematite. These practices will keep you rooted as you navigate the changes within and around you.
Embrace these practices as part of a living ritual, allowing them to flow and shift over time as you do. The New Moon is a reminder that transformation is cyclical, not linear, and every month offers us another chance to nurture new intentions and grow.
Nourishing your New Paradigms
Through Earth Medicine, we’re able to remember that flourishing is not a final destination but a dynamic journey. With each New Moon, we realign with our intentions and connect with nature’s wisdom, opening ourselves to possibilities we may not have imagined before.
A love note from the Divine:
“You have the heart of a gardener, tending to your inner garden with patience, care, and intention. You invite the medicine of the flower realm into your life as a reminder of your potential and the beauty of your journey. And in doing so, you welcome a life that flourishes with the rhythms of the natural world, creating something truly extraordinary, one moment ( or moon ) at a time.”
I’m so deeply grateful for you. Thank you for reading. Since you’ve made it this far:
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Love is you.
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