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Breath of the Seasons

Posted on September 19, 2014 By Chris No Comments on Breath of the Seasons
Breath of the Seasons
Ancient Sites, Glyphs and Wards, Hedge Druidry, Natural Magick, Trees

Nine Ladies stone circle, Stanton in the Peak, Derbyshire.

The Harvest Moon has arisen. As it now customary, Kal and I try to get out whenever the moon is full in order to make the maximum use of the strong female energies which reflect down onto the Earth at this time of the month. When we discussed a possible site we laughed that Nine Ladies was the front-runner. We recognise that this is the site that we pick when it comes to the end of Summer. There must be something in the way that the energies form at this time of year which attracts us.

Nine Ladies - Sept 14 (16) (Medium)
Nine Ladies at dusk on a full moon evening

Again Kal and I split up and go our separate ways. I find myself drawn to a nearby rowan tree, and I can feel the pull of The Watcher – that otherworldly presence which seems to inhabit the Nine Ladies woodland in a silent invisible vigil.

Sitting in a preparation place I begin asking why I am here. I am reminded that my current quest is to see from the other side of an energy portal. Are there any in this place? Then I remember the Watcher’s Portal, and laugh. How could I forget that tussle? Here’s a link to that episode.

Nine Ladies - Sept 14 - iPhone (6) (Medium)

When I ask for an energy portal I am not taken to the Watcher’s Portal, Instead I am led to a bent over birch tree. Experience tells me that to open the portal I may need to search for a kind of energetic combination lock. I ask if there is a sigil protecting the portal and find that there is. I open its four locks by stating my druid name and visualising my intention to use the portal. I wonder what happens now?

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Belas Knap – Autumn Equinox 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013April 22, 2014 By Gwas 1 Comment on Belas Knap – Autumn Equinox 2013
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Hedge Druidry, Spirit Guides, Wheel of the Year

Autumn Equinox is a time to celebrate the harvest, but I’d been celebrating a little too much. Having had a bottle of gin the night before I needed a full detox. Didn’t you know? Hedge Druids love gin. Fact. Luckily the journey to the villages around Cheltenham was smooth – M6, M5, done.

I was heading for Belas Knap. I’d been perusing our blogging friend Stoatie‘s site – Meadow, Grove & Stream – and I’d seen that she’s been there in her camper van. It looked fantastic. A quick dowse later and I was assured that the site had the following suitable qualities:-

  • It was powerful
  • It was unspoiled
  • It was good to go there at the equinox

So it was that I ventured out on the 22nd, as this was the time of the equinox officially. Approaching the town of Winchcombe I saw the first brown sign pointing to Belas Knap. The road snaked up the side of Cleve Hill and soon there was another brown sign pointing off the road, and a layby with just enough rough parking space to house several cars. There was one space left. Busy! Mind you – it was turning into a beautiful day, grey cloud cover but warm for September.

The walk up the hill was beautiful – like a cathedral of trees – tall young beeches, if I’m not mistaken. As I have been guided this year I didn’t have any staff or crystals. Only some sticks of incense, but even these were just for show (or smell). I wouldn’t employ them for any real purpose.

Belas Knap - Autumn Equinox 2013 (11)

I was using the wonderful Viewranger app on my phone to home in on the site, but actually I felt like I’d be able to find it now so put the phone away once I had the rough direction. Emerging from the trees the official path went left and the dog-legged right up the hill. I don’t do official paths. I walked straight up the hill, finding that many others must do the same as a path soon emerged.

As I passed I noticed that the ash trees were in full fruit – ash keys ready to fly off into the Autumn winds. Little did I know this would be “key” to what was to follow.

Belas Knap - Autumn Equinox 2013 (8)
Ash keys ready to fly in early Autumn

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Elemental Sigils

Posted on March 18, 2013March 18, 2013 By Gwas 1 Comment on Elemental Sigils
Dowsing, Glyphs and Wards, Hedge Druidry

It was Lenten Moon – the February full moon – on February 25th. Kal and I discussed where we might go to do some work: I wanted to stay local but he wanted something more exotic. Sometimes we agree to differ, so I was left to work at home. As it turned out the moon … Read More “Elemental Sigils” »

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A guide to using incense

Posted on July 19, 2011September 11, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on A guide to using incense
A guide to using incense
Incense

I’m always banging on about using incense. If you’ve read my previous posts recently then at almost any opportunity I’m lighting up and zooming off into trance. Now, as a Hedge Druid, why would I need these props? Surely, if I’m true to my cause I shouldn’t need anything except the sweet scent of Nature’s own aromas … Read More “A guide to using incense” »

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2010 – Summary of the Year

Posted on December 30, 2010September 10, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on 2010 – Summary of the Year
2010 – Summary of the Year
Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

We have come a long way since we started in late 2008. All of that seems so long ago now, because so much has happened since then. We have grown. So I present a summary of the year’s work for 2010. Like Kal I intend to do this summary in a single post. Last year … Read More “2010 – Summary of the Year” »

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Arbor Low: Neutrals and Neutralising

Posted on April 18, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas 2 Comments on Arbor Low: Neutrals and Neutralising
Arbor Low: Neutrals and Neutralising
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Edge Wizardry, Energy work, Modern Druidry

The evening of Thursday 8th April seemed like as good a time as any for me to venture forth on the second of my investigations into the nature of NEUTRAL subtle energy. The air was relatively warm, the sky was clear, there was barely a breath of wind, and hardly a cloud in the sky – surely … Read More “Arbor Low: Neutrals and Neutralising” »

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Gop Hill: Waking the sleeping lady

Posted on March 23, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on Gop Hill: Waking the sleeping lady
Gop Hill: Waking the sleeping lady
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Energy work, Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

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” »

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