Juliet Batten Books

My latest Art in Nature post on Substack shares green metaphors for high spring, created back in 2006, on October 31.

It's a delight to be discovering these moments from my archives, delving into old journals for the stories, and the photo library for the images.

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Art in Nature: Beltane magic Circles, spirals, and wands, October 31, 2006: Metaphors began to form in my imagination for the regenerative energies of high spring at Beltane.

Celebrating the Southern Seasons; seven copies left.

Posting off a new order today, and celebrating the long life of this book.

We have many ceremonies for Anzac Day but are not so attentive to those who did not die because of war. I picked up fallen sticks and walked to the beach.

'Season of Remembrance' offers different ways to commemorate your loved ones on the threshold to winter: Samhain, the day/night of the dead, Last light. It is important to share our griefs in a way that is safe and contained.

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Seasons Newsletter: Season of remembrance Anzac Day, Samhain, Last Light: In Aotearoa we have many ceremonies for Anzac Day. However we are not so good at acknowledging our beloved ones who did not die in the war. Here are ceremonial ways to share your sorrow and find comfort.