I dream of being out in nature, in the trees and away from the hectic hustle-bustle of the city. Unfortunately, as I'm tied to working and living in the city at the moment, that dream seems quite far away, but there are still small ways I can bring the natural world into my concrete-clad one.

I have sown seeds, mentally and physically.

In the small south-facing windows of my apartment, I have planted seeds in pots that will bloom and blossom and grow throughout the year.

This was all done on a strict budget and by using resources that were already available to me so as to not strain my wallet nor Mother Earth for her resources. To plant, I simply collected seeds from vegetables and fruit I had purchased from the grocery store. Another great option would be the Farmer's Market, or a local seed library that public libraries often provide for free, or safely collecting seeds for pretty flowering plants while on a nature walk, though this would have had to be done around Mabon time. These seeds were planted in pots and soil that have either been purchased from my local dollar store (plastic unfortunately, but a great natural/environmentally-conscious option would be ceramic, terra cotta, or thrifted/second hand pots) or sourced from my previous plant purchases.

I have set goals and intentions for my year, through focusing on the path I wish my life and year to take, and through pulling my year ahead tarot spread earlier this month (admittedly a little late, but that's life sometimes). Mine are focused on self-improvement and shadow work, creativity, and career building.

I am bringing my kitchen witchery out, baking some delicately spring-inspired cookies.

I am creating a space that nurtures me and my growth.