Nests are vessels, woven from bits of twigs, grasses and moss, that hold and protect new life. Finding empty nests blown down from trees after storms I couldn't leave them behind as they looked so forlorn. So I'd take them home and tuck heart stones or crystals, or little symbols of things I wished to grow in my life inside. Nests are symbols of building a happy home, new beginnings, life, protection, good luck, commitment, and prosperity.
So when I began Flora Sophia, The Wisdom of Flowers, a symbolic dried flower business, one of my first inspirations was to create manifestation nests or "Soul Nests" as I call them. I've created nests to be used as a tool that help aid one in manifesting Abundance, Healing, discovering Spiritual Purpose, and Love. The design above is a Housewarming Nest gift bringing the blessings of the flowers to the household as they build a new happy home. This design has three eggs which are symbols of new life and new beginnings and of the Earth. The number three is a sacred number that represents the unity of body, spirit and mind as well as past, present and future. Truly a nest is a meaningful gift of blessing to mark the joyous transition into a new home.
All of my nest designs use flowers, herbs and preserved greenery that bring their special meanings to the energies of the nest.
Using the nest as a manifestation tool I suggest first creating sacred space. Then holding the nest in your two hands while visualizing that which you wish to bring into your life, speak your intention out-loud. Then blow your breath fully into the nest. See your intention, Feel your intention and know that your nest will hold it protected within. Set the nest on your home altar or any place where you will see it everyday so that you will be reminded. Then fill your nest with symbols that represent your intention; stones, crystals, hand written notes, etc. Use your imagination.
Being from Scandinavian descent a nest was always included on our family Christmas tree. We would fill it with candy or coins or a sweet little mushroom bird. It symbolized good luck for the coming year and blessings to the home. I've taken it a step further and decorated the nest with berries, preserved greens and flowers that bring further blessings of well-being, prosperity, and embracing change.
Visit my Etsy shop for these designs and more as well as other dried florals that will add beauty and meaning to your home and life. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Florasophia?ref=profile_header
Blessings
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