The Clover Flower and the Shamrock

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The actual clover flower is often forgotten while the trefoil leaf has become an iconic symbol.

Clover is edible and very high in protein, as it happens. Clover is prosperity and promises abundance. That is why it is linked to the proverbial pot of the gold. Finding a four leaf clover could lead to the second sight and an ability to see the fairies, who are masters of instant manifestation. “Seanrog” was the Celtic word for little clover. It became the shamrock.

The number three, as we know from fairy tales, is magical. For the Celts, the three key elements of their natural environment were earth, sky and sea. Clover grew abundantly and was forage for cattle. It was well known to the people and valued by them. It was an easy visual metaphor for St Patrick to adapt to preach about the Holy Trinity to earthy folk.

Practice makes Perfect

Do you see the shamrock leaf or do you see the clover flower? Where we put our attention is where we put our intention. Do we have to see what everyone else wants to see all of the time? What if, some of the time, we respectfully choose to not see through the eyes of group consciousness? Do we dare?

This month practice looking around your familiar surroundings to see what you never noticed before in people, objects, behaviours or even feelings. Just notice. Observe. You do not have to do anything. Resist the urge to fix. Just let it be and drink in the new insight.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Disclaimer: The associated legends, lore and metaphysical properties said to be attributed to gemstones and minerals are not meant to be a substitute for proper medical treatment by qualified practitioners. Crystal therapy, like all vibrational medicine, is complementary self-care used in conjunction with medical therapies.

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