Spring and the Element of Cardinal Fire

What element is associated with spring? The Cardinal Fire Element. Try not to focus on the symbols so much as the feelings they evoke for those of you who are new to this school of thought. Here we go! First, I’ll clarify what the heck I just said! Cardinal Fire ? In my opinion, the simpler the better when it comes to this topic.

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First things first. Even if you don’t observe it every day, the seasonal cycle is one that you’re definitely acquainted with. The four seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, make up this cycle.  Each of these seasons has a beginning, middle, and end (a.k.a. Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable).  There is also the elemental cycle which is made up of the four elements: Fire , Earth , Air , and Water .  Think of these as different ways of expressing yourself.  Again, choose whatever symbol speaks to YOU.

Cardinal Fire starts on March 20th with the Spring or Vernal Equinox and lasts through April 19th. You can already feel the sun’s rays warming your skin.  Now that the Fire has been started, this is the time of year when the flow of your own energy awakens.   Vernal means “fresh, green, new,” and it symbolizes the start of a new seasonal cycle. With the first hints of Spring, the natural world is reawakening as well.  With a little attention to detail, you are able to see signs of new life all around you.  Now let’s take a look back at everything we’ve covered thus far. Cardinal Fire represents the beginning of Spring or the Beginning of the Fire element.  But what does the word Fire mean to you?

On my many journeys to find out more about myself, I’ve learned that we as a culture have a lot of false ideas about things. The one thing we’ve all done at some point in our lives is accept society’s definition of a symbol and use it as our own  For example, there could be a lot of different meanings to the word “home.” However, it’s likely that your mind is making the mistake of thinking “home” and “house” are interchangeable.  Even though one is a physical object, while the other is more of a concept.  This is because many of us have lost the ability to think abstractly. How to utilize our imagination and be certain in our own abilities.

Contrary to popular belief, you are not defined by an arbitrary amount in your bank account, your family, or your career path.  Cardinal Fire is only the start of something far greater than these labels. It carries with it a craving for more and the desire to discover it.  As the days become longer, it’s natural to want to spend more time outside. Take a look around you; your whole universe is emerging from its winter!

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On this Trip Around the Sun I want to be your tour guide.  My hope is that these offerings will support you in reconnecting with nature’s rhythm and discovering your true self.  Understanding the patterns in life and removing any obstacles that are preventing your energy from flowing freely.   The beginning of Spring brings with it the energy of I am.  Only you get to define that. This is from one of my social media profiles:  Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Stepmother, Artist, Teacher, Friend, LoVe and Light.  These are just words I choose to describe who I am; they do not in any way define who I am.  Yes, I am all of these things but I am also so much more!  And so are YOU!  

At some point, we have stepped away from our connection with nature’s rhythm and moved more toward a virtual reality.  Sure advancement is great but you cannot break the rules until you have learned what they are.  It is time to get back to the basics.  Every one of us has the seasonal cycle within us. 

From the time we are babies until we are young adults, we are engaged in our season of Spring. During this stage, we discover who we are and what we stand for. What exactly am I? What am I going to be? This is the stage at which we begin to discover what we like and dislike. When we enter maturity, this is when we have our Summer. The time at which we begin to discard the identities that our families have imprinted upon us… During this stage of life, we’re emphasizing the significance of the profession we’re building. “What am I going to do with my life?” you may be wondering. What type of life do I want to give myself? As the harvest, or autumn, comes, we start to ask other questions, such as, “What are the most essential things in my life?” What can I do to make genuine connections? “What type of life have I carved out for myself?” This transition might be the result of a spiritual awakening or a midlife crisis. It all boils down to how you spent your time and what you treasured… As we approach the Winter Solstice, it is time for us to reclaim the throne of wisdom. You’ve ascended to a position of influence within the community.

Everything has a beginning, middle, and end, and for a seed to thrive, each of these components, Fire , Earth , Air , and Water ,  must be present.  These nutrients are constantly changing in order to maintain balance and help the seed blossom. Such changes are occurring not just in the natural world, but also inside each of us. Every day, every year, and every moment of our lives. 

Cardinal Fire encourages you to step into your newness and evolve.  And look at YOU, you’re here!  Unless you wish it to, your story does not have to disclose your deepest and darkest secrets! Your secrets, as always, are safe with you. Sometimes it takes a life-changing event to change your life.  *Reminder: it’s okay to put yourSELF first. 

Working with the natural world has changed the way I travel. Life is nothing more than a series of Trips Around the Sun. For more information on how to work with elements or how they may be affecting your journey, go to www.braggindesign.com and schedule your Nurture with Nature consult today!

SELINA BRAGG-PASTIAN

Selina Bragg-Pastian: I became a student of the Arts in my childhood. A student of the cosmos in my teens. An educator of nutrition in my 20’s. An educator of the arts in my 30’s. A Kundalini Reiki practitioner in my 40’s. I am a lifelong learner. Newly discovering that all the while I have been cultivating my path. Combining all of my past teachings of Art, Nutrition, the Stars and Energy Work to create a self-care offering that uses nature as a modality. A realization that truly helped me reconnect to Nature and learn to Nurture myself.

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