HALT

From the Druidcraft Tarot, The Lady (Empress); from the Druid Plant Oracle, the 'Celtic bean:'

          This Empress isn't daydreaming, she's giving her full attention to something, perhaps a scent on the breeze or the stirring of the babe in her womb. She is the Great Mother, embodying the beauty and abundance of the natural world. She knows that what she creates must be nurtured with loving attention for it to mature. The Celtic Bean (aka 'broad bean') has been grown for thousands of years in various parts of the world. It is a protein-rich food and thus was valued particularly among poorer populations as a substitute for meat. This bean is a legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil, so it nourished the land as well. The two cards are a reminder that creating takes lots of time and energy, and we must not forget to replenish and nourish ourselves. As the 12 Step acronym HALT suggests, don't get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Our creative spirits and bodies need attention too.