Sunday 11 August 2013

The Artemis Gathering - day 2

Another early start and chilling with coffee in the fresh morning air.

We started the day off with a Dark Goddess workshop led by Jane Meredith which was quite intense but very useful. It covered aspects that I've never considered before and deals with the dark areas in life that we experience that nobody prepares is for.

After this we packed up our tent and loaded the car up as we decide to head off tonight rather than wait until tomorrow (plus we were taking advantage of the good weather). We then filled ourselves up on jacket potato ready for an afternoon of talks.

Wicca 101 was a brief insight into the Wicca path and being part of a coven. More good for thought going forwards from Tam Campbell.

It was back to Pandora's tutelage for a practical session on talismans, making them and charging them. This session also touched on sigil magick which I already practice so it was nice to be able to focus my energy rather than trying to learn at the same time. There was a very nice energy ritual at the end as we charged our talismans. Here is mine :o)

A Totems meditation session came courtesy of Pandora's husband Andy. I was surprised to find that the animal that manifested itself to me was a butterfly.

The closing ritual was absolutely amazing. So much positive energy was generated by all that participated.

It was such a shame to have to leave. We had such a brilliant time and it was so good to make new friends and spend time among a bunch of amazing people and kindred spirits. We'll definitely be going back again next year!

We made good time driving back and then were treated to a curry by Sam before we hit the comfort of our own beds for some lovely comfortable sleep!

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