Lammas Picnic

The summer here, the light is bright. Partying both day and night

Warmth in the air, warmth from the ground, even warmth from the street walls

How beautiful a time and space, everything with eternal grace.

"My how the sun shines on your face!"

Blessings of warmth and harmony. Blessings bright

Music drifting on the breeze

Whether you are big or small

In summer we all stand tall

Growing up is so hard to do

However when that sky is blue, everyone celebrates life so true.

Greetings from a hidden place

"Come here with your eternal grace"

"Enjoy and be merry, the time has come, to be as one!"

 

 

 

Yuletide beckons on

After all is said and done

The land of the living was finally ONE

We danced we sang

WE played our part

But Yuletide brings a joyful heart

Dancing children singing song

The oldies dancing all night long

Why doth winter ever feel bleak

When truly Yule is for the meek

The mirth is found in a child's little eyes

When Santa's sleigh adorns the skies

Why do reindeer come at dawn

Goodness they need a home

We like to keep our animal friends safe

We like the merriment of this seasontide

Will you believe when you do ride

In Santa's sleigh across the bay

With life for all on each new day

Help is coming, Santa's helpers are here

All the old men are on the beer

Why do children seem to hear

Because we feel the rythmic sounds

Of drums and bells and carols sung

In churches up and down the land

Everything looks bright and grand

Children do remember this night

To sleep like angels do

ONly then will Santa truly appear

When He sees the way is clear

Thank you Jesus and thank you God

Everyone can join together

To bring about some sunny weather

Each and every girl and boy

Finds that extra special toy

In their stocking on Christmas morn

As the reindeer tribes blow their horn

Springtime..

As Springtime blossoms and renews all life

So we begin to let go of trouble and strife

Our new vision of the dawn

Is one that's bright and new

The sunshine returns for all to bask

In the Sun God's glory

Warmth so fine

It dries the clothes on the washing line!!

The Sun God returneth now

We bask in His light and warm Our souls

In springtime's blessed light

However you describe the experience

It's one of pure delight!

Blessed be the light of day

The glory of new dawn

As day breaks we begin anew

To weather every storm

We gathered in the harvest last year

And now it's time to plant

Those seeds of promise

Of a new day

Of food to feed Our tribe

Of bright and beautiful flowers

Of fruit and vegetables of all kins

Welcome springtime

Thank thee dear

Ostara, Eostre

Thank you Great Lady

For this time of year

Is one I treasure still

It brings me new life

It heals ALL the strife

Of winter long time past

Of darkness

Of cold

Of days of old

For new life blossoms here

Thank thee

Thank thee

Lady of Spring

Let the new life truly begin!

Let's nurture life to ever fruit

To blossom, mature and sprout

Let's dance and sing

For life to begin

To really take shape

All around!

Thank you for sound!

Blessed be

All images in my video are taken from a Google search for "Celtic Goddess' of Spring", however although inspired by an ancient tale the voice of the singer is my own.

I hope you enjoy listening and watching as much as I did making the video.

Blessings!

the Mysteries of Ostara

as the wheel turns once more

life becomes ever sure

Tender steps of Imbolc time

Have led us here to celebrate

To celebrate life in all Her glory

To tell that ever-lasting story

Of life's young blood

Ever growing ever knowing

Of flowers making bold bright songs

Heralding spring is where daffodil belongs

As Ostara's touch upon the world

Brings colours bright

Let's life spring into being

She opens Her heart to the new

she holds tight fast to what she knew

She grows in wisdom each and every day
Each day and night we pray
For the rebirth of the spring
To breathe life into everything
May the Sun shine ever bright
to cast out the darkness of the night
To bring a new day

As the hare looks to the dawn
so life will be reborn
A garland of spring flowers
Like the Lady's mantle
Spreads o'er the earth
to brighten every day
Let the children play
Roll eggs down hills
Paint and eat
chocolate treats are really neat
Eggs in a basket
hold wisdom for sure
Each a dream to become true
hold tight to each and every egg
Nurture each one til it blossoms
Into a blessed dream alive and well
thanks be to the goddess!
Thanks for the Sun
thanks and praises from everyone

Animal magic - The spirit of the Horse

As we wander life's highways we look at the fields beyond and we see the Horse bounding round the grassy lowlands. this animal's spirit reminds us of travel in many ways as all you wanna do on the back of a horse is go a'wandering through the forest. You can find a wonderful view of the world from a horse's back as animals will venture closer than when you are on foot or in a motor!
What else does the horse help us to understand about life, well it's delicate nature. the feminine aspects of life are embodied by this animal and hence we could say "The Goddess". Softness and beauty are two strong aspects to this animal which are equally feminine qualities. The strength of the male animal in a stallion however perhaps shows us that the flip-side "the God" is just as highly attuned in this animal's nature.
how could we put these two aspects into one, how about the "Divine". The horse is a fabulous creature that makes you think of Pegasus or Unicorns, near on the most magical creature alive!
These dreamy aspects to the horse are as important to one's soul as the animal alive and kicking because they are alike magical tales of the animal herself. I am sure it is by getting to know horses in our lives that we will one day dream of a unicorn or seeing Pegasus fly. They as it were protect the magical dimensions of life.
Strength and mercy are qualities we aim to embody and this animal could help us to learn. How do we learn of a totem?
Well there is a plethora of ways to know of an animal, the best being to see them in their natural habitat just doing what they do! By watching carefully how they act and what their mannerisms are you can learn of their nature. See what movements they make and this can be worked into a dnace for shape-shifting. Whats this you ask? Well to become at one with an animal or bird while you are dancing is to truly learn of a totem and how to shape-shift. You really can fly like an eagle, prance like a horse or slither like a snake! Ancient shamans would appear to the tribe in this shapeshifting way.
The way of totem!

Magical creatures are animals and as they are so close to mother nature and the earth they help us to understand Her!
There are many more reasons that animals can become our greatest friends and anyone who has known a cat or dog at home would say so I'm sure! Totem teachings show us that not only can we learn from animals we can live alongside them happily and peacefully and we can learn the way of the shaman.

Blessings of a Shamanka be with you. Blessed be



































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The Morrigan's Call

As the tide turns

the Morrigan's Call

Deep in Our soul

A home to Us all

From far away, you hear her screech

Raven's flight

Ever reached!

We dip and fly

Soar o'er it all

The moon ever turns

Waxes and wanes

Growing ever stronger

Living your age

Giving life to the crone of your heart

An elder in calling

Goodbye to heartache

Goodbye to tears

Hello to happiness

Hello to smiles

Blessings!

Good tidings for the New Year

As we walk toward the New Year

We welcome the presence of the Light

Greatly received in honour

Of His blessed Ways

How glorious He shines

Let the Light be

Everlasting you see

"Perfect beings all are We"

"Magic is One in Three"

The Trinity

May We celebrate the New day that's born

Of celebrations come the morn

Of solstice of the winter kind

Many folk have in mind

Family and friends galore

See the future evermore

The Green Man appears a s a stag

Faeries looking on

Gathering to welcome the future

Of humanity in the Light

Of Lord and Lady

The Might and Safety

Within Her blessed wings

Mother of the Moon

Gracious with a tune

Blessed be

Yuletide Blessings

As the seasons turn and so we find ourselves at Yule

Mistletoe is at the ready

Holly berries blood red

Ivy wreaths to bless Our homes

This is where We truly belong

Live Our lives each day long

To celebrate the turn of the solar year

From dark to light

It's ever clear

That a bright dawn will come

To save Us all

The Sun Lord shining

O'er the small

Blessed be the Sun Lord

In the morn

We shall see Him

Come the dawn

Thank you Sun Lord for ever blessing

Our worlds with your Light

Yuletide Blessings

Samhain fun!

Pumpkins lit and burning bright

Jack o'lanterns shine through the night

Fire sprites gather with sparkling eyes

Ladies dressed in black

Welcome to a New cycle

How will we protect

This night of all nights

To bring around a new day

Where the kids play

Forever and a day

With fire and light

With water and emotion

With earth and mirth

With air and incense

In a circle we gather

Together we celebrate

The turning wheel

Haunted houses

Spirits appear

To join Us welcoming the new year

Light that pumpkin

Ancestral gifts

Thank you for all you bring

It is for you we sing

We learn from the ancient Ones

The Morrighan's heart

Doth give Us glory

Us witches circle

Through the night

Candles ever bright

As the fire lights

and the Wheel turns

Yearning hearts do burn

For glory in the morn

As the Samhain song is sung

Since time has begun

Ladies gather

Sword and wand

Forever true

To their One

Dancing for faith

Singing for peace

Giggling witches

Bring about rebirth with mirth

Lady of Power 

Her Man of might

Fight to save Us

This blessed night

Welcome to wonderland

Welcome you all

Who believe in saving 

The big and the small

The Morrighan's Call

Autumn Equinox, Mabon Tidings

I bring you tidings of autumntime

Blessed in the sunshine

The leaves turn gold by the hour

The winds are strong

There's a passing shower

Powerful Autumn!

As Mabon turns the wheel

For one last time with zeal

 The last blow-out bringing gusts galore

The winds of change far and wide

Happy daze!

Let's dance for the Mabon

Harvest blessings

Pumpkins at the ready

Gourds to dry for rattles

Snakes in the grass

Great times ahead

Bears find honey in abundance

Soft hearted and strong

With the day we belong

Come night the fire's lit

With flames ever sure

Of autumn bringing 

Golden light

The morn looks bright

As we turn inward

We see the way

To a brighter day

Kisses on the wind

How now brown cow!

 Far out!

The deeper you look inside

The more you can hide

Away from the dark

In the light of the mind

Everything you can find

Joyful light to you and me

Meditation and vision see

Inner minds of light

What becomes of the Sight

Dear souls unite!

Love deep in your heart and mind

Your soul as One

Life with soulmate has begun!

Star seed meets like mind

Bliss is what you'll find

Thank you Lord for love's blessing

Thank you Lady for always kindness

May we pray to the heavens above

To be blessed in Love

Thank you kindly for marriage's vows

Deep in you heart

Your soul lives on!

The balance of life restored

Dark and light

Moon and Sun

Evermore since time has begun

The wheel turns for everyone!

Blessed be

With Our heart.....

With Our Heart

What we say and what we art,

Is all said with our heart!

As we venture life

Along our merry way

Remember a little bird doth say

Tomorrow will come for all

Today is a present for big and for small

Yesterday is a tale to tell round the fireside

Thanks be to one and all!

The Magic of Orange Oil......

Orange is a wonderful scent reminiscent of spicy Christmas blessings and the hot summer days in paradise. There are many beautiful aspects to Orange, it can help to lift the spirits and heal the heart. With orange you find an aid to your woes. May it shine light in your life and bring an end to your sorrow! 

A Lammas Day in the Sunshine!

As the summer draws to a close

The Autumnal heat is strong

The first day of harvest bears it's fruit

It is here we belong

Scythes fly and thresh the corn

People busy around

Life begins with the autumn!

The games begin for Lughnasad

Crafts and skills are made

Welcome to the menfolk, young and old

To meet the challenge of strength

How far and wide Lugh's skills are shown

Teacher to one and all

Guides the skills of the younger ones

Runs and rides to gold

The Green Lady is in being now

Bringing joy and abundance

Harvest time is good for all

Blessings amongst us

Leaves are beginning to turn red and gold

Autumntime approaches

The days are growing ever shorter

Nights are drawing in

The ripening time is here!

A new essence to the warmth of the world

The heat is dry and pleasant

Warmth of the soul resides in us

Sharing, caring, loving

Picnics for families with children who play

In golden hay and grass

Loving the blessing of a new world

The Hedge Druid gathers the ears of corn 

From first harvest cut

To make the Corn Dolly fine

To bring fertility back

Kept for months of wintertime to bury again at Imbolc

As we plant again next year

We remember yesteryear's harvest

With thanks and mercy on One and All

Happiness approaches

Welcome, Welcome to the Lammastime

Harvesting our goodies

A year's long toil

Is blessed with reward

Thanks to One and all

Blessings from the Earth Mother

Of food and shelter tall

Blessed be the Lammas!

For all to celebrate

Mother Goddess in all Her glory

Bountiful and fair

Thanks be to mothers everywhere

Sharing their kindness and generosity

Love to all abide

With joy we sing of life's true mercy

For within Mother this presides

Grainne the little sunny One 

Dances in the Light

Sunshine lights Her path

Telling of Her might

With thanks for summer's loving blessing

Of shared union divine

Innocence is ever there

For those who honour woman

With blessings of the swan's a swimming

With blessings of the Unicorn

The Lammas Angel shines on high

With golden locks so fine

Her heart an ever-knowing presence

Her eyees a pure delight

With gracious gifts of innocence and might

Blessed Be!

Merlin's magic!

With fire and earth

The Earth's rebirth

Merlin casts His spell

Dragon might

Moonlit night

Fire a'plenty

Filled with Light

A circle of protection

Temple fine

Merlin's might

Cloak of purple

Wizard's Hat on top

His beard that of wisdom

His eyes all a'glow

Many He will know

Circle of power

Creating Light

Empowering Sight

He gazes at the Stars

From Saturn to Mars

His study a place of marvels

Dragon's as friends

Books in a pile

A knowing smile

Incense burning

Growing energy

Light flashes

A window of colour

Wonderful sight

Creating might

Knotwork to save Us

Fortunate beings

Great glory

A forever lasting story!

Blessed be

Life is magical!

Life is magical
The blue sky
The birds singing
The little white fluffy clouds drifting by
Carefully does it!
Gently with wisdom
Magical times
Summer is upon us!
Life is glowing with life
"The light of children and giving fills the world with Grace"
Enjoying special times
Keeping serenity
Comeliness eternal
At One in Our mind, body & spirit!

Summer Solstice Blessings

As the Litha dance begins

The world becomes quiet

To await the power of the Sun Lord

AS He blesses us with His light 

His glory and His might

Welcome to summertime!

The Faery Queen dances through the land

Spirits flying higher and higher

The circle dance begins

Love everlasting

Little lights empowered

Fairy lanterns in their hands

Dancing through the land!

This life will become a new world

Will we ever learn?

To respect one another

To learn from the wise

To carry one another

To shed Our skin

To be at one with everything!

Summer flowers in Our hair

People dancing everywhere

Power people in Our lives

Where are the bee hives?

Mead flowing, Ever knowing

Will I ever find my love?

Searching forever 

With You in my heart!

I see you in the distance

I hear you in my soul

I dance to your drum

I light your life with mine

Forever true

Let me light your fire!

Great my desire!

Forever to be true

To YOU my love

Within the wings of a dove

The arms of my man

Sacred I can

 Blessed Ones are in Grace

Smiling on their happy face

Lights are shining in the heavens

Beauty ever lasting

How do I cry enough?

To share my soul

How do I trust again?

To make life whole

Blessings of prosperity

Blessings of fertility

Blessings of life divine

Blessings of love and peace

Blessings of kindness

Blessings of happiness

Sacred times!

Rhiannon comes to reign!

Rhiannon comes to reign!

Empowered by Her heart,

Living life again.

Summer is shining through the darkness of winter

Sunshine filtering through the leaves

Rhiannon's spirit lighting the way for all

Guiding, guarding, loving

Shining on!

As the sovereign One

She leads the way to power

Great warrior woman!

Some hide, some shy

All find Her true to Her word

Her sword shining steel

Her mind alert and strong

Greatness within the hour

The light of Rhiannon's soul shines pure 

The river running by!

Life again is nigh!

"True friends are rare

True enemies even rarer!"

The gals are back in town!

Let's celebrate the sight

Of Rhiannon in all Her might

Day and night

Beltane is here!

Let the fights begin!

Hold fire I'm hearing

Great are the days to come

Wonders will always be!

Thanks is coming from me!

Blessed Be!