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Samhain 2012 – The Hawk and The Dove

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Samhain 2012 – The Hawk and The Dove
Ancient Sites, Circles and Stones, Columba or Columcille, Gwalchmai or Gawain, Hedge Druidry, Natural Magick, Quests, Ritual, Trees, Wheel of the Year

Finally I have got around to writing up my Samhain 2012 experiences. It’s only the back end of November, and this occurred at the beginning of October! One aspect of this year’s work has been the incredible amount of material we have had to deal with. Only a fraction of it appears on this blog. … Read More “Samhain 2012 – The Hawk and The Dove” »

Ionian Equinox 2012 p3 – The Abbey of Iona

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Ionian Equinox 2012 p3 – The Abbey of Iona
Ancient Sites, Churches and Temples, Dowsing, Saints, Wheel of the Year

Considering that we’d only landed on the island a matter of an hour prior to this point a lot had gone on already. This was fixing up to be a worthwhile visit already. Whatever next? As though in a form of light relief I switched my attention away from the ancient mound of the giant … Read More “Ionian Equinox 2012 p3 – The Abbey of Iona” »

Ionian Equinox 2012 p2 – A Giant Grave

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Ionian Equinox 2012 p2 – A Giant Grave
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Giants, Hedge Druidry, Saints, Spirits, Wheel of the Year

As you approach the Abbey of Iona – with its church dedicated to Mary – the first sight you encounter is the mound of Odran (or Oran). It lies before the abbey like a pregnant belly, partially obscuring the visible entrances to the abbey buildings. It immediately drew my attention, and I became mesmerised by it. … Read More “Ionian Equinox 2012 p2 – A Giant Grave” »