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Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Beltane Fires

This workshop was an intimate circle of women exploring issues of their Fire, relationship and sexuality in a safe and supportive place, around the Beltane full moon time, so that they could engage with the passion in their hearts and souls; as Goddess women fully embracing all that our Fires have to offer us..…..just like our ancient wise women.

There was an opportunity for a private healing ceremony in the waters of Chalice Well on the second evening to cleanse away any wounds and damaging relationship experiences. This proved to be a very powerful event. There was food in abundance, laughter and the warm embrace and support of sisterhood; an opportunity to transform and embrace the real woman and Goddess within.

Beltane Fires 2009

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Warrior Woman - Workshop Review

Written by Chris Leeson
Friday, 07 March 2008
The Warrior Women came together in brilliant spring weather to celebrate their vision, strength, power and creativity. Chalice Well Gardens were the perfect setting just nestling below the Tor with the waters bringing healing and cleansing. Warrior Woman The group bonded really strongly and there were some very magical moments. We all brought staffs which we decorated and blessed which clearly held the energy of each woman and became powerful symbols of the growing warrior woman. We shared personal stories both in ceremony and informally around the dining table. There was much laughter and delicious food. We connected with the wisdoms of Wood / Spring energy from the east and west traditions. We decorated our bodies in preparation for a powerful private ceremony beginning with drumming on the meadow with the night skies filled with stars. We went to the Tor both at night and early morning where we were able to gain a bigger picture from the views at the top. We spent time rooting and grounding ourselves and with the trees to gain inspiration and guidance. Each woman was guided through her personal journey by her own particular goddess and the wisdoms from other oracle cards. Finally all the energy was captured in the making of Medicine Shields and affirmation cards for each other. By the end each woman was more clear of her direction and aware of her own unique warrior woman. The photos are here and in the gallery, fell free to leave your comments (click "read more" below): Warrior Women - March 2008 slideshow
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Deep Into the Earth I Go...

Written by Chris Leeson
Monday, 04 December 2006
This two hour workshop was offered as part of the Goddess Conference. Altar Twenty eight women and two young girls came together amidst the corn to celebrate many aspects of Earth. We had a great time together: dancing, singing, sharing and being wonderful creative women. Women made corn crowns and honoured each other’s past and future harvests by crowning one another in a very beautiful and moving ceremony. We ended the afternoon by sharing the fruits of the mother with delicious bread and Chalice Well honey. Women then left to plant their seeds in the landscape for their intentions for the next cycle of the year.
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Journey into the Fire

Written by Chris Leeson
Saturday, 13 May 2006
Tor Group Residential Retreat Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th May 2006 Chalice Well Garden, Glastonbury. This was an amazing event where the magic of fire was felt deeply in all our hearts. It fell on the eve of the Beltane full moon and the weather was absolutely glorious and really heated our Fires brilliantly! The women created a wonderful sacred circle where belts of power were woven to bring in healing, transformation and wisdom. They said: "It was transformative. Exactly what I needed. It was a good balance of play/cry/learn." "Thank you so much for the forbidden points to allow me to reclaim my womanhood and to let me see how my life can be changed in the future." "A magical experience I will always carry in my heart." "I felt truly at home here, loved, safe – the energy felt wonderful." "The candlelit walk in the Chalice Garden was an amazing experience."
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