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We walked the short but slightly treacherous path to the grove at Julian’ s Bower and set up our altar while Phil, Sam and Louise took advantage of the rope swing- releasing their inner children!
There was a small but very relaxed and friendly group and a great atmosphere despite the bitter cold. It was however bright and dry and the Goddess had come some way to compromising with us on the weather. The four quarters were marked with coloured lanterns and even though we didn’ t get them lit they still caught the winter sunlight and looked beautiful.
Diane led the Ritual which was brisk and full of energy and felt very positive. We pulled in the energy and built it up sending it around the circle, forging a bond of energy which will remain long after the ritual. Sam, as Mabon, handed everyone a yellow tulip which we later left as a tribute in a circle in the centre of the grove, which has become one of our special and sacred locations. We decided it was the fastest ritual we had ever performed – a veritable“ flash” ritual!( It was so cold at one point I couldn’ t turn the pages ………)