Time of winds

March either comes in like a lamb or a lion and vice versa the end of the month and those winds bring with them the first day of Spring. The energy is rising along with the sap, birds are busy nesting, wild flowers are popping up everywhere. If it is one of those early warm days those sleepy giant bumblebee queens might be delighting us with their furry presence.

You can barely keep inside now the days are warming. I am always itching to roam the woods and meadows to spot what new plants are in flower. The birdsong in the canopy above is such a heartwarming delight to hear. If you aren’t too familiar with the song of each bird there are some great apps for your phone to record and show what secret songsters are trilling away.

In Celtic traditions the primrose is associated with the realm of Faerie with a large patch indicating a doorway into their world. It was once though that eating one would allow you to see the Fae folk. To plant them near the door kept bad energy away and invited Faery blessings.

Field of yellow and white primrose flowers with gravestones in the background

The Spring equinox or Ostara is celebrated around the 20th or 21st of March when day and night are equal all over the world. This a time of balance, every action has a reaction, your mind affects your spirit and your health so try to seek balance in all aspects, to feel at peace in your everyday.

It is the energy of our rational minds, joined with the power of intuition and inner wisdom which brings forth our manifestations.

Time to be fully present in the moment and aware of what is taking place around you. Get outside and walk on the land, feel the season in the changes in your body as it responds to the rhythms. If you don’t already practice gratitude now is a great time to start. It is intentionally shifting your focus towards appreciation of what you have rather than what you lack. Like attracts like, ever heard the saying that misery attracts misery? It works for happiness too.

Positive thinking physically rewires the brain, lowering stress hormones like cortisol and boosting our mood enhancing chemicals like dopamine

I tend to count my blessings when my hands are busy crafting, sending out my positive thoughts to those I walk the path with. A happy side effect is you’ll find yourself smiling which is itself a positive feedback loop.

A skein of multicolored yarn, primarily green and brown, placed on a wooden surface next to a ceramic vase and some green fluffy seed heads on long stems.
Close-up of purple, bell-shaped flowers hanging downward with green stems, set against a background of green grass and a wire fence.

March’s moon is the worm moon or wind moon.

A historic stone church with a tall tower flying a Union Jack flag, surrounded by blooming yellow daffodils and graves, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of light yellow primrose flowers with green leaves and a blurred background.
Stylized green leaf and vine design with spiral elements on a white background.
A watercolor painting of a bunch of daffodil flowers with cream and yellow petals, green stems, and leaves on a white background.
Green line art illustration of a floral plant with leaves and small round berry-like buds.
A field of yellow flowers and green ivy in a wooded area under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of yellow primrose flowers with green ivy leaves on soil and roots.
Close-up of white blossoms on a flowering shrub with a grassy field in the background.
“Listen to the whispers of the wind it is wise and knows where to take you.”

If you’re lucky you may glimpse some boxing hares this month, when Spring puts an extra kick in their zig zag across the meadow. They are steeped in mythology and lore, from shape changing, to moon gazing and it is considered very bad luck to harm one.

I have surprised them in the woods on occasion, their huge feet and black tipped ears beating a speedy retreat. It is always a special treat to see one up close, you can feel the magic of their presence.

Artistic illustration of a wildcat with a full moon in the background, surrounded by various plants, flowers, and leaves, in a colorful, whimsical style.