With my recent trip to the hill of Silbury completing another of the blue keys (post pending) I just wanted to review for myself and you guys the current state of play.
As you may know a turning point came on the festival of Imbolc in the eaves of February 2011. Where completely by surprise and with no forewarning I was given a quest to complete. A journey to become a knight no less. At that time I assumed that I was communing with St Helen, at who’s well we were creating a ceremony. Later I was to learn that it was the infamous Caileach!
On this quest I was to collect or complete 9 blue keys. Thus with an adventurous heart I set off on a ride that quite literally has changed my life.
In pursuit of the first key I was taken 3,500 miles to the Big Apple and there met the love of my life, Vivian. Who’s erstwhile name meant light. Thus was the first blue key obtained.
The second blue key was to involve strength of arm and involved seeking out a miraculous cure for healing myself and for creating a body deserving of a Knight. This key, as you might imagine is ongoing and being fulfilled on a daily basis.
The third blue key surfaced in the creation of a Knights Code, one that I am happy to say I live by on a daily basis.
The fourth key on this fabulous quest was to create a knights crest. As I found on a visit to the Merry Maidens sacred site. This was to feature a Dragon, Phoenix and infinity or Gemini symbology. I completed this key quite recently and a post is pending.
As I mention at the start, I have just returned from Silbury hill, having climbed that mound and encountered a blue key in the oddest of forms. So it was that the fifth key was well and truly achieved.
The post regarding Star Song ensured the completion of the sixth key which was obtained on my first trip to the Church of Light, Luds church.
The seventh key is still pending, to enter a tournament.
So here we are. Having crossed a 9 month period…
Hmmm as I wrote that a curious thought occurred to me. 9 months, as in the period a child spends in gestation before being born. Is that a coincidence? Definitely something to explore.
As I was saying 9 keys and 9 months. With 4 weeks remaining before the coming of the Samhain festival I have to ask. Where are the remaining two keys to be found. How am I going to enter a tournament?
A clue was given to me earlier last month at a Sacred site in South Wales. Which reminded me that my quest would not complete at Samhain but would take a distinct shift. Directed by the personification of Caileach in human form. So I am not too concerned with the lack of evidence for the final two keys.
Still, all I can say is that the ride has been the most amazing experience in my life and continues to be. Tally ho!
Kal Malik Knight Errant
These quests that ‘spirit’ leads us on are always such good fun… 2 things came to me when reading your post. Strength of arm healing… you are probably aware of the legends in Ireland surrounding Nuada – first king of the Tuatha Dé Danann – maybe some lead there? a similar story is in the Lakota traditions and they have a constellation called the Hand. Tournament – the legendary kings that are buried with their knights ready to protect the country such as at Alderley Edge in Cheshire. We have one at Hill of Tara – King Leoghaire.
Hey Nora,
So wonderful to hear such wise words and places.
It is curious that you mention Tara, because it was at that place that I first encountered Caileach. I had never come across the name until I was at that fabulously energised place. If I may direct you to this post… https://www.hedgedruid.co.uk/2010/06/ireland-2-a-visit-by-caileach/
Thank you so much for your wisdom. Look forward to hearing from you again soon,
Kal Malik Knight Esquire