by Juliet Batten | 16, Sep, 2024 | Seasons Newsletter
Do you get frustrated — wanting to plan a weekend away and once again the weather is choppy? Wanting to take a long walk but the winds turn you back? I find some of my frustration comes from an expectation that spring will turn into summer at any moment. But... 
by Juliet Batten | 18, Mar, 2024 | Seasons Newsletter
Happy autumn equinox/Ngahuru! And to you in the northern hemisphere, happy spring equinox! At equinox on March 20, light and dark, day and night come into balance. At equinox, our two hemispheres of this planet come into balance. We are together,... 
by Juliet Batten | 21, Sep, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you heard how sweet and clear the bird song is now — especially in the mornings? Birds are busy mating and nesting as spring equinox approaches on September 23. The pīpīwharauroa has returned from its winter pilgrimage, singing ‘Kui,... 
by Juliet Batten | 30, Aug, 2023 | Seasons Newsletter
Do you struggle to find stability in spring? Don’t feel there is something wrong with you. The nature of spring is change. It’s a season of uncertainty, and for most of us, uncertainty is not easy to deal with Spring is full of... 
by Juliet Batten | 31, Jul, 2023 | Seasons Newsletter
Are you noticing a shift? — subtle but unmistakeable? It happens every year around six weeks after winter solstice. Yes! The returning light (despite kickbacks of chill) begins to bring warmth with it. It can feel like a long wait for this relief....