The Earthshine Grove

Back in 2006, when Harrier and Bobbie were part of the Wildspirit Grove, and a little before Gordon and Debbie joined us there, we had a day planting trees in, what will one day become, Neptune Wood.

The idea behind the wood was to replace the trees that were felled to build The Neptune, one of [...]

Imbolc has seen the Earthshine Grove emerging into a new phase:>)

Firstly: We have now established the idea of pre-rite planning meetings which means that anyone interested can come along to discuss the ritual and offer to take on some part of it.

Secondly: Our Perennial Druidry meetings at Full Moon give us an opportunity to sit [...]

Imbolc – Sat 4th Feb for sunrise (7:00 am)

Alban Eiler – Sat 17th  March for midday (11:30 am)

Beltaine – Sat 5th May evening (8:00 pm)

Alban Hefen – Sat 23rd June at sunrise (4:00 am)

Lughnasadh – Sat 4th August afternoon (3:00 pm)

Alban Elfed – Sat 22nd September for midday (11:30 am)

Samhain – Sat 27th October evening [...]

We all gathered at Harrier’s county estate, on what was a warm cloudless evening with just the hint of a breeze. The circle space of our grove was prepared and decorated with flags before everyone came down the hill to the rite. The altar for offerings was put in place and decorated.

Beltane Circle

The ritual [...]

The following dates will remain although times may vary. All rites will be confirmed nearer the time.

Earthshine Grove Rites

Imbolc: Saturday 31 January at 07:15 a.m.

Spring Equinox: Saturday 20th March at 11:45 a.m.

Beltane: Saturday 1st May at Gaea (evening)

Summer Solstice: Saturday 19th June (sunrise)

Lughnasadh: Saturday 31st July 2:45 p.m.

Autumn Equinox: Saturday 18th September 11:45 a.m.

Samhain: Saturday [...]

Three dates for the diary:

Sunday 13th December – The Gorsedd of Bards at Cor Gawr

Friday 18th December – Celebrate the Season 10:00 at Gaea in Wendover

Saturday 19th December – Earthshine ritual at Sunset.