Another Walk in the Woods

Entering the orchard...

O Lady of Avalon...

Bountiful Lady of Apples...

You who give of Your fruits so generously...

I give thanks for the blessings You bestowed upon me this past year...

For the blessings You bestow upon me on this day...

And the blessings You will bestow in this next year...

The gateway into the wooded womb cauldron of the Goddess...

Mother, cradle me safe within you...

Keep me warm...

Protect me...

Hold me...

Love me...

Nurture me...

Until I am ready to be re-birthed anew again...

I honour the sacred long barrow of the fallen trees of the forest...

I release the fetters of the past and see only beauty before me...

I do not fear, for I know You are guiding me as I descend...

Elen, guide my way...

O Flaming Crimson Beauty of Autumn...

All paths lead to She...

The Great Crone who sits silently...

Watching...

Waiting...

To enfold you in Her loving embrace....

To share Her wisdom...

And Her dark secrets...

Thank You Grandmother Oak...

Thank You Dark Goddess of Samhain for revealing to me Your mysteries...