Vicarage Hyacinths I woke just before sunrise this morning and was indeed delighted to see a clear blue sky. Walking through to the living room, still warm from last night’s fire, I was met by the sweet scent of hyacinths…and… Continue Reading …

Dartington Witchhazel – Early Spring Light in the Darkness Once again the gathering of the Wood Sisters was a total inspiration to me. I think I will never cease to delight in all the depth, wisdom, creativity and laughter that… Continue Reading …

According to the ever marvellous ‘Moonwise Diary’ yesterday was officially Imbolc and today Candlemas. In my mind imaginary pagan selves are gathering around a spring pool, where golden catkins hang from the wisdom giving hazel trees and the sacred salmon… Continue Reading …

This weekend I celebrated my fortyfifth birthday with a seasonal blend of light and dark moments… and by finally cutting the Christmas cake, which was hastily converted to a birthday cake by virtue of swapping the tasteless silver plastic ‘Happy… Continue Reading …

We are really looking forward to our next Wood Sisters gathering for Imbolc on Saturday 5th February. As the days start to lengthen again and we look for the first signs of Spring, Sue will be drawing us into the… Continue Reading …

Dartington Snowdrops Although Spring is late this year in my personal life, it is a great encouragement to see that the natural world is now full of change and new beginnings. I’m sure I am in good company here in… Continue Reading …

After Christmas I travelled through a thaw fog to visit my father who is dying of cancer. Spiritually we often speak of death and rebirth…but how often do we speak of simply dying? Perhaps I could cope with death, but… Continue Reading …

I just received the verse below from Abigail and felt it perfectly brought together images of life and death, of virgin, mother and crone and all such thoughts and images that are swirling around in my mind at this time…thanks Abigail! O… Continue Reading …