
This new moon card features Oxford ragwort and cinnabar moth caterpillars — small fragments of nature that instantly remind me of childhood canal paths, collecting caterpillars in little tubs, and being fascinated by transformation.
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve felt overwhelmed, unwell, distracted, and disconnected from some of the small creative practices that usually help me feel grounded. This card became a reflection on returning rather than restarting.
Nature doesn’t grow in straight lines. There are pauses, periods of neglect, seasons of rest, and then growth begins again.
Today felt like a quiet reset: repotting neglected seedlings, tidying small corners, and slowly finding my way back to the rhythms that matter to me.
Intention
To trust in cycles of rest, overwhelm, growth, and return. Losing my way for a while does not mean I am lost; I can come back slowly to the rhythms and practices that help me recognise myself again.
Practice
Take stock without judgement. Choose one gentle act that helps you feel rooted again — water something living, tidy a small corner, or return to a creative ritual for a few quiet minutes.