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Who knew artichoke was a sacred plant for lovers d Who knew artichoke was a sacred plant for lovers during the Solstice? . Recently, I was researching about Summer Solstice rituals that are or used to be performed here in Portugal, and found this one that involves a two lovers, a bonfire and an artichoke. I was immediately hooked and decided to explore more. . This ritual is tightly connected to the festivities of santos populares (folk saints) that happen in Portugal during the second half of June, i.e., around and during Summer Solstice. The ritual goes something like this: . During the folk saints' / solstice festivities, lovers go out into the fields to collect artichokes. Bonfires are created and jumped over, rosemary and lavender are thrown into the fire, filling the air with the most delicious smell. And then around midnight, the lovers pass their artichoke by the fire and then place it in a pot. The earth is watered and then they wait. . If the artichoke blooms into a beautiful purple flower, then their love is true and will last a very long time. If the artichoke doesn't bloom... well, that could be a omen of a short lived relationship. . Do you know of a similar ritual somewhere else? I love discovering these kind of local folk customs that show such an intimate relationship between humans and other-than-humans. They surely are portals to old wisdom and knowledge, if only we are willing to listen and don't let them die out completely. . I wish you all a beautiful and happy Summer Solstice / Midsummer weekend! (as soon as I finished writing this last sentence, several crows started cawing outside! They too are celebrating eheh ❤️) . Much love to you all! 🌞 . Second photo of those *huge* artichokes by my dear mom, @candida_photography ❤️ . . . . . #bonefire #midsummer #summersolstice #summersolstice2020 #midsummer2020 #solsticiodeverao #lithablessings #animism #litha #witchesofinstagram #pagansofinstagram #animistsofinstagram #wheeloftheyear #wildanacrow #folkmagic #folkwisdom #portuguesetradition #iberianpeninsula #iloveportugal #pagantraditions #folkculture #portuguesefolklore #paganrites #ancienttraditions #ancientrite #folktradition #ancestors
BONE FLUTE ||⁠ I finally finished my bone flute BONE FLUTE ||⁠ I finally finished my bone flute and I'm so happy with it! It was such a joyful learning experience 😊 and challenging too, since it took me quite a while to figure out how to adjust the beeswax on the top part of the flute to be able to play it 😅⁠ .⁠ To be honest, I'm not sure if I would have been successful at all if it wasn't for the amazing support, help and tips on flute making I received from both Lynx Vilden and Mikka Vanhapiha (@sammenluola) during our Stone Age week in Finland last February.⁠ .⁠ Indeed, it was Lynx that in the end shaped the beewax correctly with both her hands and her bone needle. It was a dream come true when I finally listened to the sound of the flute for the first time!⁠ .⁠ This flute is made out of a reindeer bone. The top is almost completely covered with beewax except for the blowing hole. All the front holes were made by hand with a couple of pointy bits of flintstone and a bit of water to make the bone softer.⁠ .⁠ I left the last hole smaller for now, but I might enlarge it in the future. For now, I am pleased with the final result and can't wait to share a little tune I improvised with my tiny beautiful flute.⁠ .⁠ I'll share a video of the flute tomorrow, so stay tuned if you're interested ♥️⁠ .⁠ P.S. I'm already trying to make a second flute, this time with a chicken bone. Let's see where this goes! 😄⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #boneflute #handmadeflute #ancestors #animistsofinstagram #ancestralcrafts #ancestralskills #wildanacrow #stoneage #livingwild #prehistory #backtotheroots #pagansofinstagram #livinghistory #primitiveskills #beewax #reindeerbone #boneart #animalbones #ancientmusic #ancientsounds #handmadelife #makersofig #makersgonnamake #createmakeshare #wildernessskills
The winds of change are blowing strongly. After th The winds of change are blowing strongly. After these last weeks, there's no excuse to keep pretending racism and white privilege don't exist.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've come to realise I still have a lot to learn about racism and white privilege, specially in the context of my home country, Portugal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We – white Portuguese people - know racism is still alive and well, and yet we keep acting as if racism is not a thing anymore, just something ugly from our colonial past that we prefer not to talk about (because after all... we were "good colonizers", right?). However, racism is not dead – our current political situation shows that very clearly - and it is so well ingrained into the fabric of our society that is incredibly easy for those not affected by it to simple ignore it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I recognize I need to put way more effort and intention in this work to be actively anti-racism. My plan is to delve deeper and learn more about the reality of the Black Community - and other discriminated communities –, particularly in Portugal and ex-colonies. I want to be an active listener as well as educate myself about systemic racism, so that I can learn how to use my white privilege effectively.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I will be more vocal against racism. I will also put more effort in supporting and sharing businesses and initiatives by black and other non-white people.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I'll keep learning as I go, make mistakes, course correct and keep moving forward on this journey. My hope is that I can grow to become a good ally for this cause.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last but not least, just to be clear:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fuck white supremacy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fuck racism⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fuck fascism⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ White genocide is a myth⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All lives will matter when black lives matter . Image: capture of the breathtaking cloudy sky in Croatia a few years ago
In solidarity with the black community #blackouttu In solidarity with the black community #blackouttuesday . (Do not use the hashtag "blacklivesmatter" in order to not overflow it with blackout images)
If you believe there has been an evolution from "l If you believe there has been an evolution from "less evolved prehistoric human beings" to us, consider re-evaluating that belief. We have been conditioned to believe we are the pinnacle of evolution, however, that myth hurts our relationship with our own roots as well as with the other-than-human community.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our Ancestors were extraordinary. This much I know.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #stoneage #caveart #folkmagic #livingwild #ancestors #paleoart #prehistory #animismo #backtotheroots #lascaux #wildanacrow #witchessociety #iceageart #paleolithic #pagansofinstagram #arterupestre #prehistoricart #antepassados #petroglyph #ritual #ancientwisdom #animist #auroch #mesolithic #shamanism #wildhorses #ancestors #animistsofinstagram #paganritual #aurochs
Today is "Dia da Espiga" in Portugal! That means g Today is "Dia da Espiga" in Portugal! That means going out into the fields around midday - the magical hour - to collect poppy, daisies, grapevine, cereal ears, rosemary and olive tree branches, all in odd numbers. . Each plant has a specific symbolism. Poppy brings us love, daisies money, cereal ears brings us bread on the table and so on. There’s a relationship between Humans, these Plants and the Sun that is special and sacred, and the best part? It still exists today. . I love this custom because it celebrates the beauty of Spring and helps us send out our wishes and hopes for the future through our connection to the Other-than-Humans. This is one of the traditions that I'd include in what I call "Iberian Animism" because it is reminiscent of an ancient way of relating with the other-than-humans that places them in the center. . It is also a folk tradition that can serve as a foundation to help us relearn and remember how to respectfully engage with all the other amazing beings we inhabit this Land with. . If you're interested in learning more, you can read the full blog post in my website (link in bio). I go in more detail about the plant's symbolism and the tradition as a whole. I hope you enjoy it! ♥️ . Second image: postal card from the XIX century, painting by Alfredo Moraes (1872-1971) . . . . #wildanacrow #diadaespiga #portuguesetradition #iloveportugal #pagantraditions #druidry #wheeloftheyear #animistsofinstagram #portuguesefolklore #paganrites #folkmagic #ancienttraditions #oldeurope #ancientrite #folktradition #ancestors #earthwitch #naturewitch #darkphotography #quintafeiradaascensão #animism #otherthanhuman #redpoppy #olivetree #daisies #grapevine #rosemary
Have you ever wondered how to make the most delici Have you ever wondered how to make the most delicious Elderflower Cordial in the whole world? Like, seriously, THAT delicious, you will have to control yourself to not drink all the bottles in one go (ok, just kidding... sort of... 😆😋) . If you're curious to know more, I've shared this Elderflower Cordial recipe in my blog (link in bio), in case you'd like to give it a try! And if you do, please don't forget to share your experience with me over here ♥️ eheh . Really hope you enjoy it! Have a beautiful day 🌞 . P.S. Thank you @pedromrcipriano for helping me collect the elderflowers ♥️ . . . . #elderflower #elderflowercordial #foragedfood #seasonalfood #inseasonnow #elderflowers #elderflowersyrup #xaropedesabugueiro #sabugueiro #wildfood #sambucusnigra #springrecipes #wildanacrow #wilddrinks #floralsyrup #wildfoodlove #seasonalliving #forageandfeast #springrecipes #plantassilvestres #plantascomestiveis #wildrecipes #seasonalflowers #localflowers #natureconnection
Oaks (Quercus sp.) have been inhabiting Iberia for Oaks (Quercus sp.) have been inhabiting Iberia for millions of years. The other day I was reading this book all about Oak Woodlands in Iberia, and it said that Oaks started living here since about 5-3 Ma ago, about the same time our Australopithecus Ancestors were also around. That's a long time.⁠ .⁠ Before Wheat arrived here, it was Oak's Acorns - Bolota - that fed my Ancestors. They are such giving trees... they offer food, shelter, shade, bark, ink, a fresher and fire-resistant microclimate and plenty of beauty, comfort and love... they give amazing hugs too. And the way they twist their arms up towards the sky makes my heart skip a beat sometimes.⁠ .⁠ There aren't many places where I feel as good as in the midst of a Oak Woodland. And there are very few things that make me happier than placing an acorn in the soil and see her grow.⁠ .⁠ Oaks are ancient Ancestors of this Land, holding memories and wisdom, and caring for many other beings just like a loving grandmother. My biggest wish is that more Portuguese people remember their deep relationship with this tree and act to not only protect the last native woodland areas of our country, but also to help the reforestation of abandoned and burned land. ⁠ .⁠ Sowing seeds of hope inside my heart and around me... I love you, Oak.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #iberiananimists #oaks #bringhumansoutside #treetherapy #animism #naturetherapy #oaktrees #treecanopy #wildanacrow #animistsofinstagram #treesarefriends #moody_nature #sacredplace #darknature #forestbathing #outinnature #natureismytherapy #animist #biophilia #rewilding #ancestralwisdom #pagansofinstagram #morethanhuman #treebrilliance #carvalho #natureismychurch #outdoortherapy #oaktree #awalkinthewoods #ancientwoodland
 

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