http://www.oakwillow.com.au Goddess communities weaving through the web Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:42:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today I bought my first Christmas tree…yes I really just wrote that. For those who know me well, that’s probably one of the most baffling statements I have ever made.  For me this time of year has always brought tension and a feeling of great misunderstanding. My spirituality is aligned to ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2011/11/summer-solstice-or-christmasissues-of-pagan-parenting/ [caption id="attachment_592" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="The Australian flame"][/caption] 2011 Australian Goddess Conference 'Resonating with the Earth Mother' After so many months of preparation the 2011 Australian Goddess Conference 'resonating with the Earth Mother' arrived. We built the temple, hung the Goddess banners, built the elemental altars and began. The inspiring Kathy Jones came ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2011/10/the-australian-goddess-conference-resonating-with-the-earth-mother/ Winter Solstice/ Alban Arthuran         Timing of Winter Solstice Alban Arthuran is celebrated on June 20-23 in the Southern hemisphere and December 20-23 in the Northern hemisphere. Winter solstice or Yule is the shortest day of the year and marks the lengthening of the days from this point on. The solstice occurs ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2011/06/birthing-the-sunson-of-winter-solstice-birthing-light-and-hope/ Sitting here with no internet or phone, listening only to the now familiar sound of television choppers overhead I cannot help reflecting on the flood crisis that now has 75% of our state declared a national disaster zone. After leaving my home late at night with no power as the ... http://www.oakwillow.com.au/2011/01/pagan-view-of-the-qld-flood-crisis/ 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/