Did you know that the ancient Celts based their astrology on the flowering period of trees? They translated the characteristics of the prevailing trees into characters. The tree calendar is divided into 39 periods. There […]
“Holly” Devil, it’s Spring again!
Two weeks ago my young brother arrived in Japan. That weekend, he and I got treated on a traditional 9(!) course in an old restaurant in the countryside in Japan. Every dish was symbolic. I […]
Written in the Trees: Celtic Tree Astrology (1/2)
Did you know that the ancient Celts based their astrology on the flowering period of trees? They translated the characteristics of the prevailing trees into characters. The tree calendar is divided into 39 periods. There […]
Druidry for the 21st Century
Originally posted on The Druid's Garden:
This is a challenging age, doubly so for anyone who is connected spiritually with the living earth and who cares deeply about non-human life. The Fourth National Climate…
Norway Spruce, a story about Shaman Claus, mushrooms and fire
Two weeks ago I attended a Christmas Quiz where I learned that the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree donated to the people of Britain by the city of Oslo in Norway each year since 1947 (as a gratitude for […]
Pomegranate: the fruit of Yalda, Yule and Yin
First of all, let me wish you a happy Solstice and Merry Christmas. This week I had experienced several sort of Winter Solstice celebrations. Our yoga tribe did a special “yoga session” with externals introducing […]
Why do Thai Tree Spirits like Red Fanta ?
Some time ago, when the animals were still talking, I lived in Thailand. Ok, it was only 1.5 year ago that I left Thailand for Japan. I was blessed to became a friend of a […]
Vitamin Ginkgo for your November Depression
Some weeks ago I suffered a November depression or Autumn Flu, which happens to many people who live in countries with four seasons, like the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan, when days become darker. Also other friends […]
Is the feminization of tea culture leading to the loss of the zen-spirit?
These are extracts of my bimonthly newsletter I write to friends and family over the whole world. Last week I wrote about tea, because it is really becoming my cup of tea. (Did you see […]
DIY Forest Therapy 森林浴
Living in Nagoya has some benefits. There are a lot of shrine parks, and Japan is also for 70 percent forest. Even I live in the middle of one of the biggest cities in Japan, […]
