Wild Signs and Star Paths: Key #3, The Sun Anvil

This series is an exploration of the works of Tristan Gooley. I’ll document my efforts to learn to read nature’s signs. If you enjoy reading, I encourage you to support the author by purchasing a copy of Wild Sings and Star Paths (UK) or The Nature Instinct (US). I’m in no way affiliated with the author, nor do I profit from sales of the book.

Last Week’s Work

To notice the Tick, the sunny southern preference of certain trees in open expanses; and the Hunter, the path of Orion and the way it reveals east and west. Additionally, I intended to notice the principles underlying these two signs. What objects betray direction by orienting to the source of their preference? What constantly moving objects show direction by their line of travel?

New World

It was a week of overcast evenings, so I failed to spot Orion at all. Few stars broke the blanket. Luckily, we’ll return to this sign soon, and I’m sure he’ll be back on the eastern horizon right on schedule as soon as it clears up. For now, we’ll have to settle for this illustration.( Read more... )