Category: Churches and Temples

Michaelmas 2026 – Rainbows, Renown and the Blade of Justice

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Michaelmas 2026 – Rainbows, Renown and the Blade of Justice
Ancestors, Angels, Archangel Michael, Celestial, Churches and Temples, Colour, Energy work, Hedge Druidry, Modern Druidry, Quests, Spirit Guides, St Germain

Michaelmas 29th September 2026 The British Pilgrimage Trust had sent me an e-mail recently reminding me that 29th September was the start of the Michaelmas period of eight days dedicated to the Archangel Michael, or Saint Michael depending on your conception of that spirit. I decided I needed to go out an pay my respects, … Read More “Michaelmas 2026 – Rainbows, Renown and the Blade of Justice” »

Haunted by the Black Monk

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Haunted by the Black Monk
Churches and Temples, Dowsing, Energy cleansing, House Energies, Remote Viewing, Shades and Death Energies

In early September 2026 I heard from my Druid friend Briar that a friend of hers had experienced a regular bout of unexplained activity in her house. The activity mainly centred around a rattling of her front door, but also extended to a bit of object movement too. I was intrigued, and asked Briar if … Read More “Haunted by the Black Monk” »

Winter Solstice 2016 p4 – The Mad Sculptor of Meifod

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Winter Solstice 2016 p4 – The Mad Sculptor of Meifod
Churches and Temples, Glyphs and Wards, Power Objects, Wheel of the Year

Druids visiting churches? Well, it’s more a case of visiting a site which contains something interesting. In this case M and I were at the end of our Winter Solstice day. As the light began to fade we headed to our final destination – St Tysilio & St Mary church in Meifod, The attraction? A … Read More “Winter Solstice 2016 p4 – The Mad Sculptor of Meifod” »

Surrey 2016 p4 – The Matron and The Ancient Yew

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Surrey 2016 p4 – The Matron and The Ancient Yew
Cailleach or Morrigan, Churches and Temples, Holy Wells and Sacred Springs, The Dark Lady, Trees

On a bright clear morning I made my way south and west of the M25 ring road around London, and down into the heart of Surrey’s scenic surroundings. I saw signs for Bognor Regis and Worthing and realised that I was closer to the South Downs National Park then I had imagined. Yet it felt like the very … Read More “Surrey 2016 p4 – The Matron and The Ancient Yew” »

Samhain 2016 – Valle Crucis and The Thin Veil

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Samhain 2016 – Valle Crucis and The Thin Veil
Ancestors, Ancient Sites, Churches and Temples, Draco The Dragon, Quests, Staff, Wheel of the Year

It’s Samhain, or Halloween and I’m travelling to Valle Crucis Abbey in Llangollen in the heart of the night. The idea is that I will meet with Cailleach and Duignan to take advantage of the thin veil between the Middle Earth and The Underworld. If you need a “catch up” on these two “personalities” then … Read More “Samhain 2016 – Valle Crucis and The Thin Veil” »

Strata Florida 2016 – Double Cistercian

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Strata Florida 2016 – Double Cistercian
Ancient Sites, Churches and Temples

For years I had been coming across the name “Strata Florida“. This Cistercian abbey in Cardiganshire (South Wales) had often been linked (in the kinds of books that I read) to another abbey more familiar to me – Valle Crucis in Llangollen (North Wales). Finding that I had a free day, and also finding that the … Read More “Strata Florida 2016 – Double Cistercian” »

Lammas 2015 p8 – The Pink Knight and the Black Chamber

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Lammas 2015 p8 – The Pink Knight and the Black Chamber
Churches and Temples, Dolmens, Barrows and Chambers

Kilmartin Museum was excellent. Lots to see and very interesting for us as well, which is not often the case. I particularly like their outdoor exhibit demonstrating the alignment of the nearby megaliths with the sun’s position. A quirky little pedestal which I’m sure many will have overlooked. We decided we had enough time to … Read More “Lammas 2015 p8 – The Pink Knight and the Black Chamber” »