http://www.oakwillow.com.au Goddess communities weaving through the web Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:54:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Image copyright © 2008 Wytchy Ways. Used with permission Before connecting with Goddess communities I had over twenty years of magick working in small groups, in solitary or with close friends. It had never occurred to me that the term Goddess could be used in reference to define exclusively female spirituality. ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/08/men-the-balance-in-service-to-the-earth-mother/ Imbolc (Oimelc- ewe’s milk)  Timing of Imbolc    Sun moves into Aquarius (Uranus and Saturn energy) usually falls 40 days after Winter Solstice and is midway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.  It is usually celebrated August 1st /2nd in the Southern Hemisphere and the start of February in the Northern Hemisphere. The most ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/07/imbolc/ Date: Friday, June 18, 2010 Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm Location: MoonCourt, Blue Mountains, Australia Description At this time when the Dark part of day is longest, as Earth leans us away from Sun to the furthest point,You are invited to celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE Darkness reaches Her fullness, and yet … She turns, and the seed of Light is born. This is the ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/06/winter-solstice-ritual/ Start Time: Friday, June 18, 2010 at 3:00pm End Time: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3:00pm Location: Forgotten Valley Country Retreat | 1.5 hrs nth of Syd Street: Singleton Rd City/Town: Wisemans Ferry, Australia Have you ever wanted to gather in the depth of Winter among kindred souls who really value the traditional ways of celebrating the turning of the ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/06/winter-solstice-yuletide-turn-the-wheel-of-change/ After years of cycling regularly, my period failed to come. I was traveling abroad, while my husband was at home, so I knew I wasn’t pregnant. It dawned on me that this was the Gateway to Menopause, the first sign of my bodily clock winding down. Finally, after 40 days, my womb ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/05/has-your-moon-paused-by-deanna/ Embodiment of the Lady of Avalon Wednesday 28th April 2010 Glastonbury Goddess Temple, The Courtyard, Glastonbury Experience. This is your opportunity to be with the Lady of Avalon as embodied by Her priestess, a chance to receive Her blessings, to express your love for Her to Her physical Presence. 7.00-9.00pm Please arrive promptly. Minimum donation ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/04/glastonbury-goddess-temple-events/ Remembering the Ancestors Waring Wombat Season Ritual Friday 30th April   This particular ritual is one of deep meaning in the ancient traditions and, in Australia, it is the time when we remember those women and children who are the innocent victims of war. When we also remember and honour those women who fought for ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/04/remembering-the-ancestors/ Celebrate Her rich Story through creative movement, sacred dance & story~telling. Return to the Temple of Ishtar and reconcile your feminine sensuality with your spirituality.  Experience the flight of Lilith, the ‘screech owl’ and wind-spirit of the dark night.   Discover her alchemical transformation by acknowledging the shadow of the Dark Goddess. Lilith ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/04/liliths-story-1x-day-creative-workshop/ You are Invited to a Goddess Gathering in Melbourne April 9-11th 2010     GAIA Inc   we have a new look website CHECK it out!   www.goddessassociation.com.au       Thank you to Katrin Chrysaphis   divine.kat.artworks@gmail.com         AUSTRALIAN GODDESS CONFERENCE 15, 16, 17 October 2010  at the Community Hall Albert Park Waterways BROADBEACH QLD              SHE who is Weaver The Ancient One who protects, provides and inspires play: She who serves community and shares the wisdoms ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/03/goddess-gathering-in-melbourne/ Full details of Glastonbury Goddess Conference 2010 Celebrating the Goddess of Love 28th July-1st August with Fringe events from 26thJuly   Now available on our website www.goddessconference.com With contributions from Alessandra Belloni, Barbara Meiklejohn-Free, Deonesea la Fey, Freddie Foosiya Miller, Georgina Sirett-Hardie, Grael Corsini, Isabella Verbruggen, Isabella Weber, Jacqui Woodward-Smith, Jane Meredith, Jay Keshava, Joanne Foucher, Julie Felix, Kathy ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2010/01/glastonbury-goddess-conference-2010/