Sunday, October 25, 2009

Ritual



Grove of the Black Oak had a wonderful Samhain Ritual today. It included a hike to the Pennsylvania champion black oak for which our Grove is named. Spare and I also visited this tree in the picture, which is about 50 yards from our Ritual site. The words are: "My path follows you and yours me. Which is your TREE. What is your KEY."

Part of our Grove's afternoon was a hike to the Pennsylvania champion black oak for which the Grove was named. It is a marvelous tree, and when we got to it, each of us fell into a private reverie.

My reverie had to do with Pennsylvania and how I have a tenuous hold on the farm where my ancestors lived for generations.

From one oak in a park, to many others on a property in Bedford County 250 miles away. I prayed to keep my farm.

Now, while the veil is thin, I petition my ancestors. Help me keep the farm.

7 comments:

Leviathan said...

I send you positive energy in your effort to keep your beloved farm. I am in a similar situation, my farm is in Tenn.

Nettle said...

It was a wonderful day! Great to see you as always.

yellowdoggranny said...

candle lit..prayers sent..




chin up..tits out.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

May the universe hear your prayer! Great photo of you and the tree!

Gruvkitty said...

Since I'm a newer reader, I don't know much about your farm battle, but I'm sending you positive energy and prayers hoping it works out well for you.

xoxo

Alex Pendragon said...

Let us ALL keep our Holds, and hold them dear, and in our hearts, keep each other near........

Hecate said...

So mote it be.