Sub Re Esse: Existence Under (Dandelion)
The Dandelion gives itself openly and with great joy to the earth. Because it is so expansive and generous, it often finds itself in trouble, since it invades lawns and gardens, and emerges in many unwanted places. Imagine the power of the fire elemental in this plant, a plant that came to North America as a foreigner, and spread from coast to coast in no time at all.
The fire in the roots can penetrate the earth deeply. The fire energy also manifests throughout the entire plant. This gives the Dandelion the power of regeneration, and its medicinal uses are many. Here in the painting is the Western Red-backed Salamander. It is depicted as hiding, as salamanders often do.