Lady Thistle

Carduus was on my mind looking about the naked trees fastly pass as I drove home from a little weekend bike trip.

My heart is always touched by vastness and Northern Michigan holds the multitudes.

I just started mountain biking this year, and have fallen in love with just how up close you get to experience the season shifts. At first, things were honestly harsh and I had a hard time breathing. But determined to get out of my mind and well melancholy, I looked to see some Lady Thistle one fall ride. Recalling their symbolic meaning of retaliation within nobility as well as freedom, carrying powers of fertility harmony strength and protection it honestly gave me the extra push of courage. Plants truly hold the power to transform energy. Folklore suggests: having a Carduus blossom near will rid yourself of melancholy or supposes a fresh full vase will renew the vitality of all those in the room with it. Mmm and possibly carry it with you to dive deeper into the divine of your love making skills. 

Back to the drive and the November scene, I again felt a little out of breath by all the competing and dominating political roadsigns. Reading them made my stomach turn, but taking a closer look I saw: yes, some Carduus lady thistle standing strong next to these road signs. Oof! everything from worship to our rights and protection embodied by her side. Anew strength grew in my heart like before. Go vote she begs!