Welcome to August!
I’ve never before seen lawns in Scotland turn brown - that’s how dry it has been, even up here! The garden eagerly awaits the downpours that typically bless us this month.
While even the most mature plants are indeed showing signs of stress due to lack of water, the veggie garden is abundant. A combination of heat, sunshine, long daylight hours and conscientious watering by my husband has created an abundant harvest and we are feeling so grateful.
Despite the supersized flora, something small and wonderful has stolen our hearts. This year three hoglets have chosen our garden as their playground and we are busy helping them get the food and water they need to grow big enough to hibernate and make it through the winter.
Questions for you at Lammas - the beginning of the harvest
As we enter the period of this Celtic Fire Festival, it’s a time to slow down and celebrate what you are receiving as a result of your efforts. So what you currently harvesting? - Does it feel proportionate to the energy you have spent? More questions to reflect on over a cuppa are below.
What are you most grateful for this August? - how can you show your garden your gratitude?
What are the natural markers that show you August has arrived? and what effect do this have on your life?
How is your energy holding up in this busy season?Where are you feeling depleted, exhausted or burnt out, and what can you do about it?
What pressure did you put on yourself at the beginning of the summer to “achieve” something by the end of the summer? - and how is this actually panning out in reality? - and are you OK with this?
To honour the loving and creative aspect of the fire element, what are you currently creating?
How could you be more loving and compassionate?
Which plants are you noticing?And what could they support you in at this moment?
Join me for a well deserved rest to reconnect to wisdom
If you are feeling the need to slow down, recharge and refocus your energy after all of the summer activity, then please join me August 22 for an online Down to Earth experience.
This retreat day offers a gentle space to pause, reconnect with your body, receive healing, and deepen your relationship with the Earth through mindful Qi Gong movement, energy work, nature connection and reflective practice.
Teaching DATES for your DIARY
Tuesday Aug 4 7pm UK - Free Online Talk Plant Spirit Gardening
I will be joining Emma Fitchett from the School of Natural Esoterics for the Elder Green Dialogues to share my experience of how to garden in relationship with the plants to create a harmonious and healthy green space. This is a free event run by Emma, please register here
Wednesday Aug 19 7 pm UK - Online Earth Wisdom Circle, Monthly gathering
Join us to gather to share the wisdom and blessings of the harvest from our gardens and beyond. Included for all paid subscribers and available on replay.
NEW: Aug 22 10 - 4:30 pm UK - Down to Earth online retreat experience
A sacred pause to activate your Earth Star, ground your energy, get centred, find clarity and reconnect to the deeper wisdom that is available when you slow down enough to listen. Early bird savings are here
NEW: Sept 26 & 27, - Plant Spirit Reiki Foundation weekend, Upminster Essex
Immersive weekend training to help you reconnect to nature and discover how to work with plants as healing partners. More info is here
Come and visit us in Scotland
RETREAT HERE into the Wisdom of Nature
Join us here at Gardener’s Cottage for a personalised experience to rewild and restore your soul through the power of plants. Enjoy a deep and sacred connection with the garden as it supports you through gentle practices, ritual, energy healing sessions and home cooked food. Designed to provide a healing space so you can return to life with expanded vision, a sense of connection and belonging and increased confidence in your inner power, purpose and direction.
Last minute availability for September.Find out more here about retreats at Gardeners Cottage in Scotland
Enjoy August, take care of yourself and your gardens,
Fay x
About the Author:
Hi, I’m Fay, the Shaman in the Garden. I live in a beautiful garden on the coast of Scotland which is my sanctuary and base for my shamanic healing practice and energy work. I teach folks how to rekindle their sacred relationship with nature, connect with plant wisdom and enjoy a more meaningful and supportive relationship with their garden.
My focus here is to share my stories, practice, ritual and insights so that you can feel more connected to the web of life and be the Shaman of your own garden.
💚 Visit us in Scotland - Retreat into the garden here at Gardener’s Cottage!
