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Back in June I was told to go to Glastonbury. This was the first chance we had of getting away. Here is a pictorial record of that journey from the Chalice Well Gardens to the top of the Tor: At the top of the Tor, I sat in the spot Crow had shown me. Letting go of the world I could see around me; letting the voices drifted further away; I heard other voices rising from the Tor. A sussuration of feminine intonation. I sought for the one with whom I needed to speak.  In our pestle and mortar we pummelled John Barleycorn We met in our grove space in the old part of the forrest. It was very welcoming and great to take two people with us who had not been there before. Hail and Welcome Aine and Dee. Our theme was: What have you harvested and what do you cut out? Each in turn took a few grains of this year’s harvest and pounded them in our own fashion using a pestle and mortar. In this way we gave thanks for our harvest and stated what we were changing. The pounded grain was then given back to the earth. Many thanks for Beth Austin for these Cor Gawr images. Our theme this year was the path of Everyman: Everyman can be a Fool, But if the Fool will foolish be Wilf danced the manic path of the Fool meeting the four guardians of East, South, West and North who offered him gifts which, if he were wise, he would accept. This he does and, growing in status, leaves the manic Fool behind and is crowned King by the Rite High Priest, Vixxen. The Priest lineup: Kes, White Raven, Harrier, Lisa, Vixxen, Wilf, Rainbow, Tryw As I look to the sky The light rain falls upon my face I run light hearted across the lush green meadow The may flower beckons from the hedgerows Time to rejoice, to light the Beltane fire And make good your plans.
The clouds glide swiftly The Sun gently warms the land A bright promise of summer to come Meadow flowers open to the warming Sun Welcome the Beltane Fire.
The gentle breeze of change moving through the trees The new leaves unfurl bright green against the sky.
The birds sing in triumph Blossoms blow on the breeze Birds are flying high, a chorus in the sky.
Rejoice: Dance around the Beltane Fire Summer is on its way.
Debbie Austin – Beltane 2010  Our Celebration in Circles We honoured Brihid as Maiden, Mother and Crone. Judy shared thoughts on Maidenhood lighting the white candle. Debbie shared thoughts on Motherhood, lighting the gold candle. Harrier shared thoughts on Cronehood, lighting the silver candle.  Imbolc Ice  Imbolc Fire 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 30th October 7:45 p.m. Winter Solstice: Saturday 18th December (sunset) Stonehenge Solstice Gorsedd Summer: Thursday 24th June 3:30 a.m. Winter: Sunday 19th December 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the Seasons at Gaea Is usually on the Friday prior to the ESG rituals starting at 7:00 p.m. with the exception of Beltane when we will be combining the groups on the Saturday to co-incide with Gaea’s May Day celebration. Full details see www.gaeacourses.co.uk Grant, O Spirit thy Protection 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. |
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