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5 Beltane 2014 – Kercado and the New Quest

Posted on May 24, 2014November 27, 2014 By Gwas 3 Comments on 5 Beltane 2014 – Kercado and the New Quest
Ancient Sites, Hedge Druidry, Quests, Wheel of the Year

On the way back from Kerlescan I was feeling elated. I had achieved the release of the Taliesin energy into the Carnac Energy Engine. The result has been an amazing vision of the release of far-reaching, nay international, subtle energy. That energy has the purpose of strengthening the bonds between the regions of Brittany and Cornwall – between “Little Britain” and “Great Britain”. Only time and talk will tell whether such a magickal ritual will actually come to be realised in ways that I could recognise. Yet, it felt almost Gardnerian in scale, and it was something immensely positive which felt worth all of the efforts to achieve. Anything else was now a bonus, I felt.

On the walk back I remembered that there ought to be a small track leading off from the area between Kerlescan and Kermario which would lead to an idyllically situated and atmospheric tumulus called Kercado. The signs pointing to an Indian restaurant was incongruous, yet I remembered that this was indeed the way, so we set out down the old straight track towards the tumulus. How many “Ker-“s? I know! It’s confusing. But confusion is like a Thighmaster for the intellect! It’s like the “Tre-” prefix in Cornwall. Another link between these places.

Old straight track to Kercado

It was like the opposite experience of what we had just been through. The straight road dissipated all energy that we had built up or which we had become entangled with in the last hew minutes. By the end of the road I felt refreshed, released, ready to begin again. What was this trip now? A sight-seeing tour? Where would I go next with it? Oh wait! If I had just finished one quest then, was I ready to learn about the next quest? My heart quickened at the prospect. Eagerness flushed through my body.

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1 Beltane 2014 – Kinship and Connection at Barnenez Tomb

Posted on May 13, 2014May 7, 2014 By Gwas No Comments on 1 Beltane 2014 – Kinship and Connection at Barnenez Tomb
Ancient Sites, Arthurian, Dowsing, Glyphs and Wards, Hedge Druidry, Wheel of the Year

We have such a lot to tell you about. Beltane blossomed into the May colour that we had anticipated, and much more besides. We’re going to have to post at an unprecedented rate in order to get the stories out before the Summer Solstice. Kal has around twenty posts to write, and I have around a dozen. We will probably need to post one a day! We hope you will enjoy the tales, for they were magickal, mind-bending and mirthful in equal measure.

Our story starts with a troubled arrival at Brittany. Sensibly Kal took all his baggage with him, but I put mine through into the plane’s hold for our two-leg journey. Obviously a mistake. When we arrived at Brest airport I was one bag short – and it was the bag with the gifts in, for I had brought some offerings of friendship to our ‘cousin’ across the water.  Today was the day we would meet with Oona – she of Wiz Art fame – the legendary craftswoman of wand and staff, and an experienced hedge druid herself.

Oona sends her friend Caillu to meet us, and we are invited in as old friends, even though we have never met in person before. We are warmly greeted and welcomed. We realise quickly that we share a great deal of kinship – in spirit, attitude, and experience. Bonds begin to form – energy begins to flow – and we understand that lone druids can unite in friendship with other long druids. Oona has also prepared a hearty meal from local produce and some excellent wine which may be one of the few good meals we experience on this journey.

Grand Cairn of Barnenez

The ladies talk of a local site that they want to show us. It is one of their favourite sacred sites – the tomb complex of Barnenez.

Barnenas Tomb - Brittany 2014 (14) - Copy (Large)

We are driven a few miles down the coast until we reach the town of Plouezoc’h, on the Kernéléhen peninsula in northern Finistère. As we arrive we notice that the forecast rain has not appeared yet. Perhaps we will be lucky as we investigate this 7,000 year old site?

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The concept of renown

Posted on January 19, 2013January 19, 2013 By Gwas No Comments on The concept of renown
Ancestors, Theory

Last year I went to Ireland based on the idea that I was going in search of renown. I don’t think I properly explained that idea, so in the hope of making  the motivation behind those episodes a little clearer I want to discuss what I have come to think about the idea of “renown”. The original … Read More “The concept of renown” »

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Autumn Equinox 2010 : Part 1 – Llyn Brenig

Posted on September 28, 2010September 10, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on Autumn Equinox 2010 : Part 1 – Llyn Brenig
Autumn Equinox 2010 : Part 1 – Llyn Brenig
Ancient Sites, Dowsing, Energy work, Modern Druidry

Thursday 23rd September – Llyn Brenig, North Wales. We had tried to get to see some of the megalithic sites around Llyn Brenig once before. At that time we didn’t have the same amount of clever GPS devices, or the same availability of mapping software (or paper maps). Or we didn’t prepare well enough. Either way, … Read More “Autumn Equinox 2010 : Part 1 – Llyn Brenig” »

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Newgrange – Part 1: Inside the magick chamber

Posted on June 11, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas 1 Comment on Newgrange – Part 1: Inside the magick chamber
Newgrange – Part 1: Inside the magick chamber
Ancient Sites, Dowsing

Friday 28th May 2010 – Newgrange, County Meath On our second day on the Ireland megalithic tour we were going around the main Boyne Valley sights. It would be rude not to, seeing as we were in the vicinity. It would be interesting to contrast how the Irish valued their sites compared to the English, … Read More “Newgrange – Part 1: Inside the magick chamber” »

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The First Crop Circle of 2010: My interpretation

Posted on May 11, 2010September 9, 2026 By Gwas No Comments on The First Crop Circle of 2010: My interpretation
The First Crop Circle of 2010: My interpretation
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CropCircleConnector – the site that I trust to deliver sensible and timely information about the location and circumstances of the latest crop circles – has posted pictures of the first 2010 circle to appear. Yet again it has started in Wiltshire, and again the location is significant to those of us who watch for such … Read More “The First Crop Circle of 2010: My interpretation” »

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Review of the Year – 2009 : Part 2 – Dowsing and Earth Energies

Posted on December 9, 2009September 9, 2026 By Gwas 1 Comment on Review of the Year – 2009 : Part 2 – Dowsing and Earth Energies
Review of the Year – 2009 : Part 2 – Dowsing and Earth Energies
Dowsing, Modern Druidry

Section 2. Dowsing and Earth Energies A lot of work was done by Kal in particular this year relating to the modification of energy centres within houses. Some people call this “house dowsing” or “healing sick houses”. It relates to a concept called “geopathic stress”, but we have found that this “stress” has more causes … Read More “Review of the Year – 2009 : Part 2 – Dowsing and Earth Energies” »

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