Daily Angel Card, from the Flower Therapy Oracle Cards, by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. and Robert Reeves ~ Banksia

Banksia: New Beginnings “Take this as an opportunity to rise from the ashes stronger and more determined.”

“You are strong enough to move through this. Please know that you are being guided and supported by your loving angels. Heven is bringing you then energy of banksia, a symbol for starting anew. This is your God-given chance to pick yourself up and rebuild. Times may have been tough in the past, but the worst is behind you. Everything ahead is smoother, more comforting and safe.

This card asks you to ignore the low-energy, ego based thought st hat say you are done, and your dreams have turned to dust. Attune your inner voice to the high vibrations of flowers, the angels of nature. They will bring you strength and courage to take the next step forward.

Additional meanings: Move on from a toxic relationship; let go of a depressing career; shift your focus from health concerns to health improvements; release the past; your future is getting better; your finances are changing positively.”*

What better way to get messages from nature than through beautiful and exotic flowers from around the world. I am loving this new oracle card deck by Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves, with it’s gorgeous photos of brightly coloured flowers. I have always used flowers to lift my mood or brighten up the energy of a room, the same way I use crystals. Adding a splash of colour from mother nature helps to raise the energy of any room, no matter how you may be feeling. It is also a way to show respect and celebration. Now there is a difinitive guide on the metaphysical meaning and message from the flowers themselves! How exciting!

Today we have New Beginnings, from the Banksia flower. As I had never seen a Banksia flower, I looked it up and here is a little information from The Australian Botanic Gardens website:

The genus Banksia
There are 173 Banksia species, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia. Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820 ), who, in 1770, was the first European to collect specimens of these plants.

In recent years the genus Dryandra has been incorporated into the genus Banksia  [more]

A number of Banksia cultivars have also been developed.

Where do they Occur?
South western Australia contains the greatest diversity of banksias, with 60 species recorded. They are also an important part of the flora of Australia’s eastern coast. Few banksias are found in the arid regions of Australia or in the rainforests of the eastern coast.

There are no species which are common to eastern and western Australia except Tropical Banksia, Banksia dentata , which occurs across northern Australia, in Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya and the Aru Islands.

Banksia Flowers and Fruits
The flower heads are made up of hundreds (sometimes thousands) of tiny individual flowers grouped together in pairs. The colour of the flower heads usually ranges from yellow to red. Many species flower over autumn and winter.
The fruits of banksias (called follicles) are hard and woody and are often grouped together to resemble cones (which they are not ­ true cones are produced only by conifers).
The fruits protect the seeds from foraging animals and from fire. In many species the fruits will not open until they have been burnt or completely dried out.

And the metaphysical properties? New beginnings, moving on, letting go, releasing the old and embracing the new. Removing yourself from toxic relationships. Take a moment to connect with the image of the flower, and set your intentions. If you happen to be in Australia, maybe you can connect with one of the real flowers, which will help you move your life into the next phase.

Namaste

*Flower Therapy Oracle Cards, by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D and Robert Reeves