Here, this evening, as we approach the vernal equinox in the southern hemisphere, there is an eerie quiet in the forest.
A stillness and anticipation from the wild creatures.
No birds are singing right now – a rare thing, as evensong is a regular occurrence just before twilight.
Even Jack has sensed a change and seems acutely alert.
Soon, the length of day and night will be nearly equal in all parts of the world.
And, for a time...
Balance.
♥
Up here (300kms north of Capricorn) I hardly notice. I'd like to be hopeful for Sunday's Super Moon eclipse, but with suburban light pollution...well, c'est la vie.
ReplyDeleteLight pollution does ruin sky watching doesn’t it? There's nothing quite like an inky black countryside night sky blanketed by myriad sparkling stars.
DeleteHere on the mountain, they’re predicting full cloud cover and showers on Sunday night.
Although, it wouldn’t matter if we did have clear skies, as I’ve heard that much of Australia, New Zealand and Asia apparently will not be able to see the supermoon lunar eclipse all. Pity about that.
I'd forgotten about the Equinox. Perhaps that explains my slightly over-the-top happy mood today.
ReplyDeleteIt could well do :)
DeleteAnd, even though we won't be able to see it, I'm sure the up coming supermoon lunar eclipse might affect us all in certain ways too. The moon has a powerful pull.
How I wish that we would change our seasons at the equinox. It makes much more sense to me, than choosing the first of the month.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love this temporary balance...
I agree. To me, it feels as though it's genetically inherent in us to be more in tune with nature than with man made calendars.
DeleteThe equinox does have a lovely calm stillness doesn't it?
you're not a person.
ReplyDeletei have known it all along.
you are some mystical being that was sent here.
you try to seem human. and you succeed.
but sometimes there are glimpses of the REAL you.
the one who is part of the forest and the birds and dragons and blind dogs and enchanting creatures.
and the seasons...
and i love you.
furever.
and jack's smiling face. ♥ and then his look of knowing.
like you. ♥
Careful Tam, that mystical pedestal you have me on is wobbling… lol.
DeleteWatching Jack, dear old boy, I see he has a deep inner "knowing" far and beyond his lack of sight and sound. He's the mystical one, not me ;)
Love you ♥
Thought I commented here before... Just tried to comment again.... connection failed... no comment. -sigh- Try again...
ReplyDeleteTry again, Tessa.
DeleteComputers can be a pain sometimes, when they don't talk to eachother :)
Our power will be down for a few hours today while they line works in the area.
Vicki, I love this post and the photos, especially the second one of Jack. He has that "something just touched my tail but I didn't see it!" look. Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Victoria
Haha, he does have that look, dear old boy - he has many great expressions and is a real character :)
DeleteEnjoy autumn on your magical mountain xx
Oh, I love love LOVE the photos of Jack!
ReplyDeleteHe knows.
My Blue might not be able to hear but he knows so much too.
My sign is "Cancer", ruled by the Moon.
I'm looking forward to some Balance.
XOXOXOXO
They're not "impaired" at all really, are they, our dear old blue boys :)
DeleteI hope you get a chance to view the amazing supermoon lunar eclipse this Sunday.
xxx
Pictures of Jack, the balancing of nature and lovely prose—a nice autumn morning read for me, makes my heart fill with the grace of life. Here's to the earth, the sun, the moon, the stars and always beautiful Jack…….thank you, Vicki.....
ReplyDeleteA wonderful toast, Charlene. I'll raise a glass and drink to that :)
Deletexx
just lurking back by.
ReplyDeletehad to look at jack again.
god i wish i could hug him.
and his lady! LOL.
xoxo
You know you're welcome to lurk anytime :D
DeleteI wish we could have hugs all 'round too, dear Tam.
♥
Spring greetings & blessings to your & yours, dear Vicki! Cuddles to sweet Jack too! Here's to the beauty of this Earth which supports us... :o) ((LOVE & HUGS))
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracy. And autumn blessings to you in beautiful Norway :)
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I'm so glad you stopped by my blog and said hello, because now I've discovered your beautiful blog. Such lovely words here. I'm sharing your seasons, mountainside too : ) xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you here, Antoinette :)
DeleteIt will be fun playing, "spot that local landmark" from time to time.
And, so nice to have another mountain dweller to blog with :)
xx