blogging a true path
The calendar is an important part of druid lore and I am not a one to question that, or rather I am. This blog is devoted to a “perspective” which is “hedge”. Now there maybe many connotations of Hedge but the one that I am picking on today is that of being a loner. A … Read More “Hedge: a loners guide” »
Although Kal is currently exploring the possibilities of active enlightenment (also the title of his forthcoming new book) I have been studying something almost at the opposite end of the spectrum from that – active ignorance. I define active ignorance as a two-stage process. The active element is the taking on of new information from … Read More “Active Ignorance” »
March 11th, 2010: waning crescent moon. There I was, firmly ensconced at home and beginning to plan for the Spring Equinox outing that is coming up next week. Rather foolishly I asked the dowsing rods whether there were still any sites that I needed to awaken in the intervening week. The answer came back: TWO. … Read More “Gop Hill: Waking the sleeping lady” »
When I get a call to go to Moel-Ty-Uchaf then I know that I have to go. Sooner or later I have to go. It starts, as Kal has explained in other posts and so have I, as a coincidence, then becomes a niggle, then a constant presence, and finally a nag. For me, I woke up … Read More “Llandrillo by Night: Awakening The Circle” »
Eagle Tor, Derbyshire – 27th February, 2010 This is part two of our Derbyshire adventures. In part one we visited Nine Stones Close and had an encounter with a Pan Nature Spirit. In this part we visit a new site for us – Doll Tor – reputed to be in a lovely woodland setting, and … Read More “Derbyshire Full Moon – Part 2: Doll Tor” »
Saturday – not Sunday – doh! For about a month my calendar had a red-spot on Sunday 28 Feb with a note to the effect that this was a full-moon day and thus Gwas and I would be venturing forth. Then out of the blue two days prior to our set date Gwas revealed complications … Read More “Dancing with Pan” »
Stanton Moor and Eagle Tor, Derbyshire, February 27th, 2010. Our little adventure in the Derbyshire hills began on the first day of the Full Moon. Both Kal and I had felt its influence the previous night – for me it meant a sleepless night and a tight head. I love the Moon but it makes … Read More “Derbyshire Full Moon – Part 1: Nine Stones Close” »
