Nature's hidden charms : 50 signs, symbols and practices from the natural world to bring inner peace, protection and good fortune / Liz Dean ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper.
Introduction -- Part one. Finding your way -- 1. Charms of old -- 2. Charm-seeking -- Part two. Natural charms -- 3. Trees: growth and transformation -- 4. Fruit, nuts and seeds: fertility and divination -- 5. Herbs: healing and magic -- 6. Grasses and vines: knot magic and protection -- 7. Stones: wisdom-keeping -- 8. Shells and seaweed: love and home -- 9. Eggshells and feathers: transformation, wishes and blessings -- Part three. Going deeper -- 10. Sacred shapes and symbols: nature's art -- 11. Magical number meanings -- Conclusion.
Summary:
Being in nature helps us to relax and connect with our innate knowing. When were connected, we naturally want to collect: a pink shell, sycamore key, a pinecone, or a pure white pebble that calls to us. Nature's Hidden Charms is an invitation to reach into the natural world, understand folklore and to explore and discover the hidden symbols and gifts that even the tiniest twig or stone can bring.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.