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Tag Archives: Ritual
All Hallows Eve
It’s almost upon us. That most Scottish of warding traditions, which, having crossed the Atlantic, has returned, a wee bit sullied, yet nonetheless popular. Marking the end of the summer and the beginning of winter, the veil between the world … Continue reading
The Watcher’s dilemma
I am Watcher. I’m in a high place, yet remain shadowed by brooding mountains that further darken a black sky. The gale flattens a campfire in front of me, casting all warmth to the western horizon. A tent-like structure behind … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Healing, Self Awareness
Tagged alternate reality, ancient sites, Awareness, Healing, Ritual, sacred directions, Search, symbolism, unintended consequences
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Out of Time – part II
Morning came too soon. Appearing hardly rested, the coachman seemed distracted as they enjoyed a hearty start to the day, courtesy of the Innkeeper’s wife. The Nereid had come to him, in the depth of a sleepless night, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Healing, Landscape
Tagged alternate reality, ancient sites, Energy Healing, Ritual, Search
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Out of Time – part I
After such a long trek, the three were happy to have arrived at their final destination. The excitement in the coach was palpable. The vista, well recognised by them, would soon open, and they would be “home”. Turning into the … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Healing, Landscape
Tagged ancient sites, Energy Healing, Ritual, sacred directions, Search
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Magic Is All Around
Can’t tell you how perfect this piece by the good Dr Vasey is in explaining the deeper working of the shaman. The four examples of magic that he gives, is pretty much the manual for every successful healing ritual, exorcism, … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Introduction to shamanism, Reblogs, Shaman tools
Tagged Consciousness, Healing, Inner demons, Ritual, Shamanism, zuni ceremony
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Flashback
Whilst ritual plays an important part of my daily spiritual practices, Ritual wasn’t something I had ever been actively involved in. Until April 2013 when I, and my better half, traveled to the wilds of Derbyshire to take part in … Continue reading
The Morrighan and Saint Kevin
It took a couple or three weeks to get back to normal, both in the mundane sense, and in terms of the energies which April’s event integrated within the subtler aspects of the Work. I remained unsettled, searching for something: … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Crystal work, Healing
Tagged animal moments, Crow, Energy Healing, Ritual, Search
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The Spaces Between…
Unbelievably, it’s been all of six months. The most unexpected and hectic six months possible. Hopefully, with some luck and a good tail wind, things will settle into a reasonable sense of normality, now that we are falling into the … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony, Healing, Travels
Tagged alternate reality, Consciousness, Mythology, Ritual, Search
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Sunrise call
The traditional morning ceremony of the Zuni. Before dawn breaks, the Sun-priest summons the people to the roofs and tops of the houses to greet the mother-of-life, the rising sun. The call for her to rise is played to the … Continue reading
Posted in Zuni ceremony
Tagged prayer, Religion and Spirituality, Ritual, Search, seasons, symbolism, zuni ceremony
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Interlude
It’s been an interesting few weeks. There has been a very definite change in energy; a lighter, livelier, more fluid energy. An open, joyous, wrap around your heart, make you want to dance energy. There are, of course, side effects … Continue reading
Stepping Stones 