Being on the Edge

This blog explores the theme of being on the edge—of change, transformation, and new beginnings. Reflecting on the power of edges in both nature and personal growth, it weaves together insights from the land, spirit, and the interplay of opposing forces.

Dear Earth Dreamers,

I feel many of us are on the edge of a new beginning. This may feel different for each one of us - from a precipice to a ring of fire. How are you experiencing it?

I am an edge dweller

A visiting friend, who can read landscapes, pointed out to me that the shore where I live is on the edge of an ancient volcano. Sinking into the sea after erupting, it left behind a ring of islands and mountains - a ring of fire. This shore is my favourite in the whole area and it has always drawn me … for I am an edge dweller.

I have been sitting with edges, for some time now. I view this in the way I would a yin-yang, sometimes sitting on the snake in-between. The one that divides, but also shifts with the flux and flow of the duality dance. Though when others talk about yin-yang my question is usually … “what does it sit within”? This dual field sits within a unifying force … So what is it like to stand on the outer edge and observe the dance from there ? 

Juxtaposition between military and, or, government authorities and those of the spiritual

This past week or so the juxtaposition between military and/or government authorities and those of the spiritual, are being highlighted for me. There has been much to contemplate and then to workout how to integrate this edge of resistance.

I see spirit as both a protective and penetrative masculine energy, whereas the feminine is the primordial womb, the void, the receptive fertile ground of creation.

So what I am seeing, rather than a divide, is how these apparently opposing masculine energies are working together and finding commonality. Challenging each other and holding each other accountable - sure, for this is part of clarifying, alchemising and then integrating this energy. Just because one may hold a higher frequency doesn’t mean it is without distortion, and likewise one that is more pragmatic still contains purity and honour.

And with this here is a quietening ...Which feels like a definitive end. While the beginning isn’t clear yet - we’re still sitting in the rubble of the past trying to eek out what remains, leaning into acceptance and trust with increasing confidence in resourcing the future from our inner wealth. Along with this there is a significant release of tension, a relaxation when recognising and accepting all varieties of support. This ending has been a long time coming - and many of us are simply relieved it’s here.

Rosebay willowherb

I've enjoyed your sharing with me. One of you spoke about being drawn to Rosebay willowherb while on her community medicine walk recently - this nutritious plant is also known as Fireweed - as it is often the first to grow after land clearance - usually fire - a burst of colour and a warm reminder that life not only goes on, but it can also boldly thrive. I know several others are feeling the severance of moving location, that is one that is done or imminent.

Allow the totem of Rosebay willowherb be your totem reminder to boldly thrive!

Yesterday I listened to a video by astrologer Andrew Smith (I really recommend you follow his blog too!), a beautiful confirmation of the messages I have been receiving, where he talks about seeing Venus in the Emerald Isle for the first time since her recent transit of the Sun.

It struck me that now Venus has moved out of the fire of the Sun, she is on the edge too. I love how Andrew says that Venus is about bringing spirit into matter. As a Libra, Venus is my ruling planet and she rose as the Morning Star conjunction with Neptune, when I was born. 

So, this significant new beginning, pertinent as it is for me …. is for us all. The liminal space we have been talking through has been like a ring of fire, a purifier and transmuter preparing us and cracking us open to receive and embrace the new … and I am ready … Are you ? 

With much Love
from my Heart to yours,

~ Tania Aurora White Crow ~