May, the Eisheiligen & how not to be an emotional Ginger Gangster
Did you know the Ice Saints, aka Eisheiligen in May, can mess with us emotionally too?
One minute she’s all open windows, fresh herbs, asparagus and strawberries – with big “let’s make plans” and the next minute the Ice Saints pull up like doddery old aunties in wool coats saying:
“Not so fast, summer human!”
From an Ayurvedic point of view, this makes a lot of sense.
At this time of year:
- Kapha is still lounging around a little
- Pitta is beginning to warm up
- and the changeable May weather likes to give Vata a little shake
And honestly? It shows.
Ready. Social. Full of energy.
And then suddenly:
“Well … maybe I just need to sit down, drink some tea before I make more decisions.”
The May Mood
This seasonal transition can show up emotionally as:
- sensitivity
- impatience
- nostalgia and emotional fog
- sudden bursts of energy
- wanting connection … and then not ready for it.
Communication can become:
- softer than usual
- sharper than intended
- over-explained
- emotionally undercooked
- or unexpectedly spicy
Oh dear me.
Which is why communication right now probably wants to be exactly what the body also needs: warm, light and cooked.
Nothing raw.
Not overheated.
And definitely not cold from the emotional refrigerator.
Also:
Don’t become an over-emotional “ginger-gangster.”
There is the right time and place for every tea.
Now is the time for SALT’s 3C Tea
Connect — Coriander
Softens and harmonises.
Communicate — Cumin
Awakens digestion and creates clarity.
Co-Create — Fennel
Cooling, balancing, calming.
Add a teaspoon each of the Coriander, Cumin and Fennel seeds to hot water, let it steep for 7-10minutes and enjoy. Tiny cup. Big regulation.
This is not woo-woo, incense-burning, crystal-waving, disappear-into-the-forest wellness.
This is physical and emotional literacy grounded in ancient and modern life-science.
This is nervous system awareness and understanding that seasons affect physiology, digestion, mood, communication, energy, and emotional resilience.
Or as I like to call it – deeply regulated OHM – as in:
“Oh heavens, me.”
Are you curious and ready for more tea-like inspiration?
If you’d like to know more about how the seasons affect your doshas — and how they, in turn, shape your mood, behaviour, communication, and nervous system — feel free to reach out.
Until next time,
With love from your (still) corp-glam herbal auntie.
