Here in the mid-Atlantic, the winter birdsong is giving way to spring singers. There’s a rush of excitement in the air as returning species arrive and mate-seeking and nest-building begin. Birds have been referred to as the messengers of the gods in many different cultures. This connection of our winged companions to the Divine Ones offers us an opportunity for a different kind of message magick.
Our local feathered friends are also part of the fabric of the land where we live. If we consider our bodies and their microbiomes the vehicles for our souls, the physical earth, plants, and critters where we live are the vehicles of the land spirits immediately around us. By caring for and staying mindful of the ‘body’ of the land spirits, we create greater kinship and cocreative ability with our local land spirits. Continue reading…
