The Spiral Path · Rooted in Nature

The Spiral Path

Symbols have always fascinated me — from the sun and moon symbols all over my bedroom walls as a teenager, to visiting the ancient burial site of Newgrange in Ireland years ago.

Seeing those ancient spirals carved into the stone — symbols that have survived for thousands of years — stirred something in me that I’ve never quite forgotten. There’s something deeply human about our desire to weave meaning, mystery and connection into symbols. They can feel a little bit magical ✨

Even today, when I see someone adorned with tattoos, it often tells a story about who they are, where they’ve been, or what matters to them. Humans have marked themselves with symbols since ancient times — to tell stories, show status, offer protection or express belonging.

Across pagan and Celtic traditions, sacred symbols were used to represent the cycles of nature, transformation, protection, wisdom and our connection to the earth. Many of them still speak to us deeply today, even if we can’t always explain why.

When we last visited Glastonbury, my boy Beren traced his finger along the grooves of a wooden labyrinth in a temple dedicated to Mary Magdalene. He made a wish as he followed the path, and it struck me how simply connecting with a symbol can focus our attention, deepen intention and give our thoughts a little more power.

I’ve created this sacred symbols worksheet as a gentle resource to help you explore some of their meanings and reflect on how they might connect to your own journey 🌿

This is also just one of the gifts being created for the Earth Magic course inside the premium tier of Rooted in Nature, which will also include a companion guide exploring Buddhist and Eastern spiritual symbols too.

Which symbol do you feel most drawn to right now?

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