Gaia, the ‘ancient mother’, the embodiment of The Earth Spirit herself, is considered by many cultures around the world to be a living, breathing entity. Not only a vast, terrestrial planet, but a sentient organism, able to feel and speak in a multitude of subtle ways.
Allowing ourselves to simply be with her, silencing our busy minds for a moment, and tuning in with our senses, we realise we are intrinsically connected to nature, and our entire beautiful blue planet.
When we listen to birdsong or the sound of leaves fluttering in the wind; walk barefoot in the earth and feel the summer rain on our skin; breathing in the subtle perfume of wildflower nectar or the rich, earthy fragrance of damp moss, we become one with the universal life force.
Has your path led you away from Gaia? Do you feel lost in an artificial world? This card is calling you home. It asks you to listen to the quiet voice inside that yearns for a slower pace—a simpler, more peaceful, more connected way of life. Drawing this card is an invitation to rediscover your wild nature and take your place in the web of life. It is time to become grounded, and draw your attention back to the abundance and beauty that blooms all around.
Nature is a calming gift that restores the soul. Take time to immerse yourself in Gaia’s beauty as often as possible. Simply by spending a little time in nature every day, observing her rhythms and cycles, you will not only raise your own vibration and bring about deep healing within your own body and spirit, but create a ripple effect that will ultimately heal the planet and all her children.
“THE WILD WOMAN HAS A DEEP LOVE OF NATURE, A LOVE FOR THE ANCIENT MOTHER” – SHIKOBA