18 Foxglove

Self-assessment, identity

Foxglove is one of the plants said to protect a babe against being replaced by a fairy changeling child. Perhaps you feel as though you do not recognize yourself anymore, or the path that your life is taking; but it's not too late to grab hold of that stranger and banish them. Indulge in a pastime you haven't picked up for a while or take a walk down a familiar road to remind yourself of who you used to be. Or perhaps you like this new self that has emerged and want to embrace it! It is natural to change and grow—and so can your own identity.

Knowing yourself, self-guidance

St Nectan came to his violent end at the hands of two cattle thieves who beheaded him when he confronted them. Determined not to die away from his home, he simply picked up his head and walked back to his hut where he finally lay down and died. Foxgloves sprung from where his blood fell along the way. Others may try to advise you otherwise, but you know the best time and place for the goals that you want to achieve. Rely on yourself for guidance, and meet your deadlines on your own terms.