Welcome to 2025 – an Earth Year.
Malidoma Somé (author of ‘The Healing Wisdom of Africa’) teaches us that in the Dagara tradition, Earth relates to home, belonging, nurturing, nourishment, abundance and acknowledging one’s purpose. It embodies rootedness and unconditional love. Earth calls for a homecoming to yourself.
When you are out of balance with the earth element, having a sense of groundedness or feeling rooted is more challenging. You could feel you do not belong in your family or in a community, never feeling at home. You may find yourself over-giving or not able to receive, living in scarcity even when abundance is present. It is harder to connect with what really offers you nourishment, forgetting your gift and purpose.
We start exploring the earth element and what stands in your way of coming home in the Constellation Circle on Saturday 25 January (in response to the requests for a weekend workshop).
13 – 16 February I’m assisting in an Earth-Based Gathering/Retreat inspired by the teaching and gatherings held by Malidoma Somé. One of the overseas participants is no longer able to attend so a space has opened up (there are only 8 places). It is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Malidoma Some’s Dagara Earth teachings, ritual and community. Please email me for more information.
In March I’m heading to Magaliesberg to join my teacher from Peru. The theme is “Reconnecting with Pachamama”. It seems that in all the medicine I work with Mother Earth is the thread that connects them. https:/sacredandeantradition.co.za
May you feel the earth beneath your feet – holding and supporting you in this year ahead. Hope to see you at one of the gatherings.
