#wildcarrot

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 23 August 2023

The umbrella-like clusters of Daucus carota (wild carrot, Queen Anne’s lace) flowers are usually white and often have one purple or red flower in the centre. There are pink and purple forms grown in gardens. These clusters of flowers fold inwards, becoming concave, when they turn to seed.

I cut my grass longer than is typical so that small things flower and pollinators thrive. It’s brown and crunchy now, but I’m surprised by how much is still blooming. Still, seed heads/pods make the year feel farther along than it is.

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38. post a picture of the outfit you would choose if you could have any outfit you wanted

if this includes having the confidence and ability to wear whatever outfit out in public then definitely some of the pieces from this collection :,) rly rly love the black leather + gentle colors and designs (i think it’s gucci fall/winter 2020)

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Card twenty-one (the twenty-second and final major arcana) of the Tarot is associated with Saturn. This card showing up acknowledges the end of a long term cycle, and significant accomplishment. A graduation, promotion or success. Being on top of the world. It could also indicate higher education, world travel or interaction with other cultures and worldviews. It’s also the pause between cycles for reflection, and preparation for a new endeavor.  The combination of Capricorn and Aquarius symbolism (Saturn ruled Aquarius before Uranus was discovered) prompts us to find the right mix of practical responsibility and experimentation. It’s breaking out of old routines and experiencing more freedom. Capricorn and Aquarius share themes of justice, objectivity, and a drive to progress. If things seem to be taking too long, or we don’t know the next step, try to stay positive and maintain the current course. Take care of the present while contemplating the future. Put requests out to the universe and then let go and trust. Wait and watch with open, expectant anticipation. The direction will reveal itself in the perfect timing. Unexpected change could arrive at any moment. Try to appreciate what already is, and to be ready for what’s next. The twenty-first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, Shin, can mean cycles, reliability and eternity.  

Queen Anne’s lace, or wild carrot, helps cleanse the liver and kidneys, heal bladder infections and calm the stomach. It’s linked to Mercury (dualistic + dry/hands, arms, shoulders, lungs, nervous system, brain). The seeds’ oil has been used as a contraceptive.