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The Green Lady and the Copper Dragon

Posted on September 9, 2015September 4, 2015 By Chris No Comments on The Green Lady and the Copper Dragon
The Green Lady and the Copper Dragon
Ancient Sites, Circles and Stones, God or Goddess, Modern Druidry, Sylphs

Having flown and tumbled with the Mountain Wind down Corndon Hill I was in a state of exhilaration. How, then, to come down from that? Why, with a simple spot of meditation inside a fantastic stone circle, of course. Kal also had some work to do at the circle (he hadn’t really wanted to needed to go up the hill), and so we walked the half mile span back along the gravel track and across to the circle with the stunning views.

The Goddess UnFolds at Mitchell’s Fold

As has become usual my approach to the circle was measured and peripheral. Kal walked directly into the circle from the King Stone, but I had to wait until I was returned back to a sympathetic vibration before I could move on. Once I felt I was ready I was taken by a path which initially takes you further away from the circle and heads downhill. It was as the end of that path that I had to stand at a power centre and face the sky. There I saw a female face – it was Cailleach again! As is often the case I was busy watching the face before I realised I should capture it on camera, and by that time the sharpness  of the features had shifted. Nevertheless, the face is still somewhat discernible in the photo.

Cailleach in the clouds - Copy
Cailleach looking like Marge SImpson in cloud form

After my Cailleach encounter I was taken from the power centre towards the circle at last. I moved along the wide winding path into the circle by the north side and to another power centre which I have worked at before (once dowsed as being the best place for me to be – the most magickal). It was here that I managed to settle into a deep meditation and attempted to connect to Cailleach again to see how we could work together today.

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Imbolc 2013 Part 1 – The Sword and The Shield

Posted on February 4, 2013 By Gwas 3 Comments on Imbolc 2013 Part 1 – The Sword and The Shield
Ancient Sites, Visions, Wheel of the Year

I feel like this is the first proper post of the year. Imbolc always feels like a door opening, a gateway swinging wide to let in the rush of the new year’s energies. This year especially so, for some reason. The anticipation, as always, had been eager, and so like two whippets let loose from a leash Kal and I hurtled towards Cumbria’s finest fells in the spring-fresh morning of an awakening sun. The day was bright, clear, the sky blue and uncovered. The Bride was waiting at the altar, and we were heading down the aisle to meet her – like… two whippets? That analogy so totally doesn’t work when you carry it through!

Our first stop on a packed itinerary was a well. I hadn’t actually planned the day to coincide with my recent Camelot Oracle draw – the agenda had been set even before that – yet the first card I had drawn for that reading was to place Merlin at The Wells on Imbolc. Sometimes the cards are so accurate that I wonder how we have any free choice at all!

A Morning Dip

Anna’s Well, or Stanger Spa, is a recently renovated saline well, which is unusual because it’s quite far away from any obvious salt source, unless there is chlorine or rock salt underneath somewhere. Normally we choose to go to a well first so that I can do some form of purification ritual. I like to cleanse myself of the worldly energies before embarking on a new year’s work and a new quest. This day I would be hoping for both a new quest and a new spirit guide. Absolution through a saline solution seemed appropriate. First, however, we have to get there.

Anna is probably a christianisation (if that’s a proper verb) of the earlier pagan Annan – a form of the triple goddess. Seemed highly appropriate on this, the first of the goddess’ feast days.

As we walked along a well-used bridleway we imagined that the going would be easy, however as is usually the case we were soon to meet an obstacle that would challenge our resolve and determination. We rounded a corner to meet the shining sight of a long iced-over pool of water that practically barred our path. Even in sturdy walking boots I baulked at the prospect of wading through the icy water. Then a foolish thought chimed in – would Kal fall, or would his new waterproof shoes save him waterlogged feet from the outset today? I raced to the end of the track to get a good vantage point on the forthcoming action!

Will Kal go swimming?
Will Kal go swimming?

Something was helping Kal this day. He stayed both dry and upright! Maybe I’ll have to sack the sidekick? He’s not providing the usual levels of comedy value these days! 😉 We made it over the water, the hill and across the frozen marshland to reach the well’s building.

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Imbolc 2013 – meaning and preparations

Posted on January 10, 2013January 10, 2013 By Gwas No Comments on Imbolc 2013 – meaning and preparations
Spirits, Wheel of the Year

The festival of Imbolc has several elements which are of interest to the energy worker and druid:- It sees the return of the male earth energies that have been so weak as to be non-existent during the Winter months. It is the time when the energy form Brigid (or Bridget, Bride) can be felt, seen and … Read More “Imbolc 2013 – meaning and preparations” »

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A Hedge Druid’s Imbolc 2011

Posted on January 19, 2011September 10, 2026 By Gwas 5 Comments on A Hedge Druid’s Imbolc 2011
A Hedge Druid’s Imbolc 2011
Hedge Druidry, Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

As the Wheel of the Year rolls through the Winter months we reach the first major milestone on 2011 – Imbolc. This festival is the first of the year’s Nature worship moments – a time to appreciate the beginnings of new life in the land. So, what are the origins and purposes of this festival? … Read More “A Hedge Druid’s Imbolc 2011” »

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Hill of Tara – Part 1: Retrieving the Earth Spirit

Posted on June 5, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas 1 Comment on Hill of Tara – Part 1: Retrieving the Earth Spirit
Hill of Tara – Part 1: Retrieving the Earth Spirit
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Energy work, Modern Druidry

The Hill of Tara – Thursday 27th May 2010 It was late in the evening when we decided to grab a ‘travelling tea’ and head on up to the hilly complex of sites known as The Hill of Tara [info], the legendary site that was famous throughout Ireland as the seat of ancient Irish kings. … Read More “Hill of Tara – Part 1: Retrieving the Earth Spirit” »

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Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 2
Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 2
Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

Anglesey, 1st February 2010 In the concluding part of our journey around Anglesey’s south-western corner for Imbolc we visited some of the sites that we had passed many times in our travels, but had never actually visited. We re-visited one site though – one of the Ty Mawr stones – in order to rectify a … Read More “Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 2” »

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Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 1

Posted on February 3, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas 3 Comments on Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 1
Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 1
Modern Druidry, Wheel of the Year

Anglesey – 1st February 2010 Kal and I journeyed to Anglesey for Imbolc. I had dowsed a map of the entire country with the instruction to find a suitable place to celebrate this Celtic festival – the mid-point between Winter and Spring. The result was Anglesey. Anglesey? We had been there several times previously, and … Read More “Imbolc: The Process of Re-Awakening – Part 1” »

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