Cannock Chase

The region in England, Cannock Chase, is stuffed full of herbs, fauna, roots of magic, spirits and moisture. One of the most "land locked" places in England, bang in the centre, considered the Heart of England. It's one of the most eerie, supernatural and spookiest with a dense history and famed for legends of monsters, UFO's and bloodshed. It can be regarded as a portal area. People behave bizarre, at times, using extreme violence, sadism, mass murder, and indulging in weird sexual practices. The psychology effected by the sheer amount of intense paranormal energy vacume possibly.
Sightings of mysterious big cats, wild men, Bigfoot, werewolves, black dogs, black eyed kids, demonic entities, communities of ghosts, UFO reports and witches centred in the deepest part of England's "green and pleasant land". Much of this has become urban legend, folklore stories, dreaming and make believe, adding to the vibrant and horrid reputation of death.
Cannock Chase is a beautiful dense forest with hills and ruins. It attracts tourists as well as wild animals and birds. Fertile and noisy of life, it's also like a miniature jungle of the cold north. However, Cannock Chase was originally too hard and stubborn to grow crops, with sand, rocks and massive trees. In Medieval times the wilderness of Cannock Chase was bought by the church and owned by royalty. By the 16th Century, the ancient forests were chopped down leaving a bare barren miserable grey blight that was then Cannock Chase, until the 1920's when fresh soil and trees were planted. This Cannock Chase was made into a reforested zone in particular to act as a military training ground with large camps. During WW2 the R.A.F. pretty much owned the area.The place now has a military graveyard.


Links
Cannock Chase Creatures
video of spectral figure at Cannock Chase
Paranormal hotspot Cannock Chase
Article on Cannock Chase ghosts and aliens 
Book "UFOs, Werewolves... - Cannock Chase" by Lee Brickley
UFO 2015 Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase UFO and Missing Time
Paranormal Cannock blog

Touching four elements

The four elements are Water, Air, Earth and Fire. Each of those elements can be very severe or very gentle. The four elements exist in the universe and shape everything.

Water story: Often in blue colours, associated with the colour Blue. Symbols of the Cup or a bowl. Oceans, lakes, seas, streams, rain, marine life, snow, ice and rivers. People who are water elements were born under Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer. It can be in the form of stones such as aquamarine, moonstone, pearl, azurite, lapis lazuli, sapphire and salt crystals.

Air story: Often in soft pale colours such as yellow, pink, grey or white. Symbols of wands. Wind, music, light, orbit, rainbows, birds, clouds and sky. People who are air elements were born under Gemini, Aquarius and Libra. It can be in thr form of stones such as diamond, opal, amethyst, zircon, topaz and zircon.

Earth story: Often in green, black or brown colours. Symbols of pentacle, circle and flower. Soil, wood, rocks, mountains, fruit, flowers, harvest, grass, land animals and roots. People who are earth elements were born under Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn. It can be in the form of stones such as emerald, jade, obsidian,jet, onyx, black tourmaline, peridot, agate and hematite.     

Fire story: Often in red colours associated with orange, crimson, scarlet and gold. Symbols of swords and candles. Bonfires, volcano, lava flow, blood, spices, static electricity, butterflies, glow worms, fireflies, sun and stars. People who are fire elements were born under Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. It can be in the form of stones such as ruby, garnet, jasper, amber, sunstone, citrine and carnelian.

Food walk

Recently I discovered a Food Walk expedition in the local woods and fields. It was a search for wild edible plants, mushrooms and fruit. My daughter was invited by her friends to go on a blackberry picking outing. I've eaten plenty of wild berries that I know are safe to eat. I was taught this from my nan who picked berries to use in cooking.
Some of the most edible wild foods in nature to pick and eat are:
Mushrooms - Agaravis arvensis, "horse mushroom", Amanita rubescens "blusher", Armillaria mellea "honey fungus", wood ears, wood mushrooms, oak bolete, Boletus edulus, Chanterelle, Beefsteak fungus and shggy parasol. These are a few of the edible mushrooms.
Berries - Hawthorn, Blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, dewberry, gooseberry, black and red currants, apple and rose hip. 
Plants - Amarinth, Asparagus, Burdock, Cattail, Clover, Chicory, dandilion, fireweed, kelp, seaweed, white mustard and common sorrel.  
Be careful when going on a field trip to do any foraging of wild foods. Make sure you have a guide and some experts.

Links:
Wild Food UK
Taste the Wild

Thunder

Thunder is a frightening force of energy, that's a build up of pressure, temperature and moisture, and according to science, it is just hot air. The vision of a storm is felt by those who are used to being with nature. Some are prone to feeling the changes in weather. In my experience, I've sensed when thunder is going to happen.
1. Intense heat/
2. A pressing against my ears, as if I'm under water.
3. The sky clouds over, and the clouds are yellowish.
4. The air smells like a fizzy drink.
5. A low soft rumble that's barely noticeable until it starts to rain.
The full force of thunder begins. Notice how the approach of a storm never acts angrily at the start. It begins with a low gentle whispering sound like distant horses running on the hills. Thunder in it's whole experience of that time is like experiencing nature's own orchestra.
As a kid I was fascinated by thunder.
Despite it's beauty, thunder and lightning is dangerous and hazardous.
Scientific thunder