Nature is my Temple 
…breathe Her in!
Nature
Category Archives: Inspirations
Instinct
My Place
If I look only at the top of the mountain, I may miss the fossils, caves and crystals along the mountainside that can teach me about time and my place in the universe. Taking time to touch the fossils, to sit in the cave, to feel the energies of the gifts She has left, takes us deeper into the mysteries, all are sacred, all hold emotion, all are teachers.
© Astarté Earthwise
Alive!
Everything around you is fully alive, believe it. Tell stories to rocks and stones, sing to trees, start conversations with birds, whisper to the clouds. Build relationships. You’ll never be lonely again.
Hollyhock
Like a soft lemon splash on an artist’s palette,
You are painted on the summers bluest sky.
You stand with royalty, regally with your majesty,
Stretching skyward, reaching for the sun so high.
You sway gently, back and forth on the breeze,
Your large citron flowers, ever so soft, to the eye.
Filled with fun, as you dance both joy and romance,
Stealing my heart, intoxicating my spirit, it’s no lie.
Suffused deeply with the richest shaded fertility,
Deeply into your petals I longingly scry.
Ancient hollyhock rose mallow, dear friend of mine,
Journey me keenly, to your myth and wizardry.
©Astarté Earthwise
Flowing…
Our beautiful oceans never tire of the ebb and flow of the tides, we definitely have something to learn from these deep powerful oceans.
Life comes in clusters, clusters of solitude, then clusters when there is hardly time to breathe. Flow with the energy of Water.
Times are changing, we need to adapt without fear. Living in our hearts, moves us from ego and personhood into tranquility, feeling more centered and positive, moving forward, then gently backwards in our humanness.
Today I celebrate my ebbing and flowing 
I Am Joy!
I know these times we are living in are tough…..the media and social media spews forth fear….pending war….. disaster for the planet and humankind……..stop for a moment and look around you….and then within…. find in this very moment …..Gratitude……. For that is the key for living in joy….step away from living in the patriarchal fear….embrace gratitude and you will operate on a higher frequency, and in this you will find your joy…..be in joy!
Bowerbird Dreaming
The most beautiful sounds are coming from the other side of my office window this morning and through yesterday’s afternoon, a female Bowerbird has decided to build a nest right there, feeling very blessed with her presence and the timely message from the spirit world.
One thing is for sure when you truly tune in and work with the totemism of this continent here in Australia, its natural spirituality, you are always shown clearly with the notice that you need to face either what is right in front of you, or what is just ahead, I am always amazed at just how accurate this system is.
For quarter of a decade now I have been attuned to totemism, reading the flora and the fauna of this unique teaching place, and the story she tells, each plant, animal, insect, reptile all hold a place of presence in my heart.
Here there is an intimate relationship between my observances and the first peoples rituals, their modes of thoughts and customs, for here lies the essence of Australia’s folklore and fairy story. The “unconscious” impulses, ideas and thoughts which do not permeate into the consciousness of our modern world.
So your arrival dear new friend has me discovering more and more about you, how though you may visit a few pretty shiney bowers you actually are a loner a solitaire if you like, building your own nest, and doing so with great care. A bit like myself you are an independant female. Your lesson is very clear that we can become a shiny being on our own, in the safety of a nest we have built with our own two talons.
The Indigenous people called you the “Ghost Bird”, I think that is more about spirit than ghosts probably misinterpreted by scholars , as you are also known to bring the bones of ancestors into your nest. You are methodical and creative with what you bring into your nest, showing us that we too need to be careful about what we bring into our lives, take our time, build slowly.
As I observe you I see that you are intelligent, cautious and shy as you build your nest, yet you sing and mimic the sound of those around you, there is so much joy as you create and sing in your hidden little world here in the bush
What a gift you bring me today, thank you female bower!
Autumn’s Remembrance Capture
Anzac Day rainstorm, weighs down opening African Daisy, a reflection on a day of sacrifice and service. Water holds deep emotion. We will remember them.
Astarté Earthwise 