Cilla wrote:
After realising it would be difficult to access Oxleas Wood thanks to British Rail’s ‘investment programme’ (or is that the Tube?), Jo and Mike suggested we return to Dulwich Wood for our Winter Solstice ritual. It was a beautiful day with the setting sun dancing through the bare branches, and turning even the wet leaves on the ground to gold, and the colours deepened as the sunset progressed. Mike had written a small scenario for the battle between the Holly King and the Oak King, with the solstice marking the time of the Holly King’s bi-annual defeat. We watched this slightly tongue-in-cheek graphic illustration with Kris as the Oak monarch and Mike the Holly; and applauded the Oak King’s gradual return to power! We then offered a mead libation to the earth (thanking the bees for their help) and lit candles for those members who couldn’t be with us – in particular Hilde and Andrew. We then repaired to the nearby pub where we feasted on chocolate and carrot cakes, nuts, halva, Indian snacks and warm mulled wine, thoughtfully supplied by Jan, a welcome visitor (whom we hope will return for more events)!
Liz will no doubt give a more substantial report with pictures (I was looking for the Samhain event but got side-tracked into doing this…)
Hi!
I was wondering if there were any open outdoor moots/rituals/gatherings on the 21st. I live in Sussex and normally go to the Anderida Gorsedd open rituals at the Long Man of Wilmington, but I am going to be in London this Yule and was wondering if there was anyone I could connect with there for the Sostice.
Faery Lights,
Carli
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Comment by Carli — 17/12/2008 @ 8:44 am
Hi Carli,
I’m sorry, but we’re not doing anything on the 21st. Our ceremonies are usually much closer to the actual festival, but this one was organised at fairly short notice so had to be at a time when the organisers could make it.
You are very welcome to come and visit at another time. The (provisional) dates for the coming year are all in the Events section of this site. If you want to get a timely reply, please get in touch via e-mail to the address posted on the front page: cilla at theraven dot org dot uk.
Have a very happy solstice!
Comment by hilde — 19/12/2008 @ 9:04 am
Your celebrations sound lovely Happy Solstice Blessed be
Comment by Dianne — 20/12/2008 @ 10:10 pm