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The Initiation of the Yew Staff

Posted on August 4, 2013August 4, 2013 By Gwas No Comments on The Initiation of the Yew Staff
Energy work, Hedge Druidry, Staff

July continued to be sunny, hot and dry. We were back from our Solstice outing and among the familiar landscapes either side of Cheshire. In particular Kal and I felt drawn to the Dinas Bran site. Both of us had questions that we hoped to find the answers to, and the walk was always lovely, if demanding. On an evening in the midst of a heatwave the hill seemed more inviting and more arduous than ever so we went prepared. I had my new yew staff, some food and a bottle of water. Kal had luck, faith and a newly conquered fear of heights. Each to his own!

Dinas Bran - July 2013 2013-07-05 002

Once we had reached the summit, I travelling barefoot and Kal following a dowsed energy trail, then we moved to our own separate areas of the hilltop to do our respective work. See, even working with a close friend my work is primarily alone. I say alone – I encounter more spirit entities than your average loner, making whatever experiences I have quite a crowded affair!

This evening, as I tried to cool down in the breeze which haunts the hilltop, I put my staff to one side with my bag, and then dowsed for the places that came to mind. The first one was that I wanted to know where I should start; the second would be where Bran was; and the third would be where I should ask my questions. That was my original intention – how that worked out might change during the process. They might all be one place, or multiple places – I didn’t know before I started. That was part of the adventure, and the luxury of using dowsing as a tool for getting answers.

Standing on the Head of Bran

Dinas Bran - July 2013 (Canon) (6)

My first power centre was right next to my staff. This would be where I would start the process off. I stood in the power centre and waited to see what happened. I took the time to do my connections, grounding, centring, connecting, waiting. After a few quiet minutes I felt the outer shell of my energy form crumble away and melt into  the hill. Where next?

The rods took my around to a point close to the remains of two arched windows. I was still barefoot so it was a challenging location due to the sharp splinters of slate which spotted the site. Thankfully, when in the lullaby of the meditative trance I seem to never get stabbed, spiked or otherwise cut walking barefoot. The same cannot be said when I try it outside of the trance, however! I stood on the spot indicated and waited. Moments later I felt Bran’s gigantic presence. i was standing on his head again, as I had imagined previously when at Dinas Bran. Again, I was a small fly on the giant head of this mighty energy form.

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Iona 3 Bargain with a Thought Form

Posted on December 3, 2012December 3, 2012 By kal No Comments on Iona 3 Bargain with a Thought Form
Celestial, Healing, How To, Quests, Spirit rescue, Spirits

In the last two posts I told of how I had been guided around the Isle of Iona by an errant though form named Sarah. Gwas and I had climbed the hill known as Dun I (pronunciation pending) and as Gwas moved off to work on his quests I edged further and further west. The Atlantic ocean … Read More “Iona 3 Bargain with a Thought Form” »

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Spring Equinox 2012 – Parwich Hill at Sunset

Posted on April 7, 2012September 13, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on Spring Equinox 2012 – Parwich Hill at Sunset
Spring Equinox 2012 – Parwich Hill at Sunset
Natural Magick, Spirits, Wheel of the Year

In the final part of my Spring Equinox posts for this year I have a small tale to tell that demonstrates how following your path leads to results even in the face of adversity and seeming inactivity. It’s a tale for those to whom perseverance is a watchword. The story follows directly from our encounters … Read More “Spring Equinox 2012 – Parwich Hill at Sunset” »

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Glastonbury Solstice 2010 – Part 2: Two Tours Up The Tor

Posted on June 28, 2010September 10, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on Glastonbury Solstice 2010 – Part 2: Two Tours Up The Tor
Glastonbury Solstice 2010 – Part 2: Two Tours Up The Tor
Ancient Sites, Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

 June 19th, 2010 – Glastonbury, Somerset. As we did last year, Kal and I travelled down to Glastonbury to enjoy the strong sun energies that seem particularly strong around that town at this time of year. Events had conspired to come to a point for me in particular. I have been finding out what each … Read More “Glastonbury Solstice 2010 – Part 2: Two Tours Up The Tor” »

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