A desire to slow down, to settle again,
A need to come back to centre,
Taking stock now the Fire (energy of summer) has passed through the land, burning its trail.
Rejuvenation, restoration, revolution (Earth constantly revolves).
Evolution. What Earth and all who are part of her do naturally.
Contemplating where we’re at…
Perhaps a bit of a comedown after the excitements, spontaneity and euphoria of summer.
Reflecting on our gardens, our children, our creations, and what needs tending in this new season.

Reassessing, recalibrating, after the promises and potentials of summer.
What has actually materialised?
What is ready to materialise now?
Harvesting, gathering, circling back over.

A pause. Taking stock. True presence.

Caring, sharing and hugging

A sense of the Yin returning — cooler evenings, lengthening nights.
A chance to come back to routine, later in this season, or to create a new routine. Especially come September and the return to school and working rhythms.

What have I accumulated? What do I no longer need? Sorting the wheat from the chaff; harvesting the oats and tidying up the straw.
Gathering… information, research, ideas, people for lunch; community spirit; sharing.

Or equally a push away from sharing and other people, if we’ve been giving out too much and our Earth is out of balance. Nurturing ourselves as much as others. Have we found the sweet spot?
Caring, concern, sympathy and support — or noticing the lack of these qualities in oneself or others.
Receiving and giving: finding the right balance.

Breathing into the belly;
Tuning into the solar plexus, and tan tien, the lower belly centre.
What are we nourishing ourselves with? Are we taking care of ourselves?
Are we nurturing ourselves enough? Have we overindulged and need to rein in?

Warmth, compassion, cuddles and hugs — who among your family and friends could do with some attention and a really big hug?
Hugging is the Earth element embodied!

With love (and hugs)

Saffron

1st August 2025