Hello again, back with my witchy hat on this time, candle lit and a Lemsip instead of a peppermint tea tonight. Lots to catch up on!
Thank you RoseandIris for the Netflix recommendation. I'll definitely check that one out.
I was interested to read what you wrote about healing work, speakout. It's true that there are so many little gestures that we do instinctively which have such power to soothe. I'd never thought of them as magic before, except perhaps "magic kisses" for my children when they were little and had a bump or bruise. Always worked, without fail.
VioletCharlotte I agree that we're all walking a sort of tightrope at the moment, trying to strike a balance between keeping informed without falling prey to anxiety. You really can feel it in the air, can't you?
We absolutely must keep our eyes and energies as focused as possible on what's ahead of us - confident that things will blossom again in the future, as you say, InTheTempest- and not look down!
Definitely believe that nature is where comfort is to found, especially right now. Thank you for posting the photo of the site you visited and the card. Looks fascinating and the card was so pretty, full of life, colour and the promise of the brighter days to look forward to.
YashmisCrone - thank you for the link on shadow work. I've just read it very quickly but will go back and spend longer reflecting on it. Thank you also for sharing how you plan to celebrate the spring. I like the expression that you and BlankTimes used, the turn of the wheel.
Tigerseye 8 in response to your question 'what happens when we pass?' For me the fact that the atoms that are currently in our bodies will return to the earth, air and water and be taken up somewhere else in the dance of life and energy that is the universe is a comforting idea. We are truly one!
ShrimpytheGnome I really like the way you put it. It's what I feel too: that my long-lost loved ones are all around me, carried on the breeze, sparkling in the dew drops, in the scent of flowers...
Speakout I had a chuckle at your description of yourself as a buckaroo witch! I don't like pigeon holes either 
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My plans for a bit of a spring cleaning weekend went well. The cupboard under the sink is no longer an Ali Baba's cavern of odd washing up gloves, old brillo pads and half-used bits of this and that. And the weather cleared up enough for me to get on with some weeding and general tidying up in the garden. I found some bulbs in my shed which I'd forgotten about so they'll be planted this week, and I bought a clematis to brighten up a dark corner. I've also had a good sort out of my different seeds and will start sowing in seed trays this week. We're on semi-lock down where I am so although I will be working from home for several hours a day, I will be able to make most of the lengthening and hopefully drier days to get outside and get my hands dirty.
All this talk of rose oil had made my mind up - but I will definitely not be spending £100 
Keep safe and carry on witching, everyone x