At certain times today, as I was working outside, I had a distinct sense of Autumn.
The way the sun shone on a plant, the smell from the earth around my feet…it was quite tangible.
The growing cycle in the west of Ireland adheres very much to the old Celtic calendar.
It is easy to tell the season just by walking the land and watching shadows…
Autumn begins on the 1st day of August.
This cycle is in essence closely linked to the Solstices and Equinoxes of the year.
It is the same solar alignment that determines the correct time for Lughnasa and this is also the exact same alignment for Bealtaine.
The ancient calendar is correct, as it follows the sun and planets rather than the time of man.
I am more attuned to Natural Time as I work on the land.
I am also much happier in this time mode.
The midsummer solstice was last month, four weeks ago and harvesting is well under way.
I do believe that animals are more closely tied into these ancient seasons than we care to admit.
I have enjoyed the company of many rescue dogs and cats over the years and often observed their habits, right down to times when they will bury food.
Flo, here, is a little hobo dog and has been used to fending for herself for most of her life…
Flo is a persistent food secreter and will often sit on a stash in her basket!
On that note, I think I’ll just go and check…
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