Connected to Nature
The next powerful place that the sisters visit is quarry Groeve Blankenberg, traditionally called 'Wolfskop' (Wolfshead) or in local dialect 'Wowskop'.
On their way, the witch sisters stop for a moment at the flock of sheep.
Animals are important to them because of their role as spiritual guides (Familiars), their symbolic significance, and their ability to aid in magic and healing.
A Familiar Spirit, for the witches, is a magical spirit that usually manifests as an animal to protect them and assist them with their magic.
Spirit Animal
Ecoline, micron pen and pencel on paper
Moonkelpie
Pastel pencil and embroidery on textile
Wolfskop
This striking rock face, rising above the surrounding landscape, seems to reign over the area like a watchful protector. Weathered by time and the elements, the rugged rock faces now give the area a rugged, almost mythical character.
Called Wolfskop (Wolfshead) or 'Wowskop' by locals, it is a remnant of the former Blankenberg marl quarry. For centuries, flint and marl were mined here for building purposes. Today, the rock is designated a geological monument.
It is likely that wolves lived here in the 15th and perhaps the 16th century. But was it really wolves who made residents came up with the name Wolfshead in ancient times, or was it the fantasy of a fearful shepherd?
Whatever it was, this geological monument adds to the atmosphere of mystery, as a place where legends and natural elements collide.
Arriving at the foot of the Wolfkop, the witch sisters kneel by the small pool of water.
The elder of the two places her palms just above the surface. The younger sister follows her movement, her eyes wide and bright, filled with a mixture of awe and tenderness.
“We thank you,” whispers the elder, her voice barely more than a breath. “For the thirst you quench, for the life you carry, for the secret you keep.” She touches the water with her fingertips, and for a moment it seems to grow warmer — a response, an acknowledgment.
The younger witch closes her eyes and repeats her sister’s words, her voice soft but trembling with devotion. Droplets fall from their fingers back into the pool, rippling the surface like a sigh of reciprocity. A bird calls in the distance, and the wind brushes through their hair, as if nature itself were blessing the ceremony.
No grand gesture, no spell — only gratitude, reverence, and the simple awareness that all living things spring from the same source.
Sunflower
Ceramic
"We are part of nature, the earth and the universe."
Despite our apparent smallness within the bigger picture, we have the ability to make an impact by connecting from love rather than from fear or mistrust.
Weaving the Cosmos
Ceramic
Lifelines
At the foot of the Wolfskop in the bee meadow, the Witch Sisters lovingly embrace the tree that stands alone on a small hill.
Trees and plants embody the cycle of life, death and rebirth, which emphasizes their spiritual importance.
They are a lifeline of existence, allowing energy and knowledge to flow, and forming a connection between earth and heaven, and between humans and the gods.
Encouragement
mixed media
Leaves
Ceramic
“Connecting with Mother Nature is returning to her eternal embrace.”
Wrapping a tree branch with a strand of hair creates an enchanting spectacle, in which the natural world and human elements come together in a unique way. The action itself seems like a gentle dance between the organic growth of the tree and the human touch. It is as if the act carries a silent message about the interconnectedness of all living things and the possibility of creating enchanting moments through simple acts of love and respect for nature.
