Lammas in Katoomba, dawned wet.. stormy wet. well, there went my plans for a ritual fire and harvest walk. hmm, so what to do to mark this turn of the season wheel?
Joe left early this morning on a bike ride for 4 days and 3 nights.. the first time we have been apart overnight for some time.. part of me is very excited about this.. I had decided on seeing this as a silent retreat.. lots of candles, gregorian chants. set up my Lammas altar
[dollies that I have made.. Brighid on the left and Spirit on the right]
but
part of me wants to run away from being alone with myself, to be with people. anyone. just so I am not alone. fear and anxiety well up inside and I push it down.. but then, no.. I need to look at this. so journalling will be happening today.
LAMMAS
* Harvest herbs in a sacred way for use in charms and rituals
[I did this when I lived at Inglewood, but my garden here does not have the herbs growing yet.. so I am planning on a huge herb planting day, soon]
* Set a table for Lammas with colours of pumpkin orange, sunny yellow, muted brown and sage green. Use woven wheat placements and make a centrepiece of brilliant sunflowers, assorted nuts and crab-apples. In addition, agates and moonstones will bring good fortune and joy.
[a lovely idea.. I think I will incorporate this into my altar.. apples from my trees and some pistachio nuts that I was given.. ]
* Hollyhock flowers decorated every home and road to bring the "good luck" fairies to the village and home. Hollyhock flowers attract money.
[the Hollyhocks in my garden are amazing at the moment, the first time i have been successful in growing them]
Give true thanks for all that you have done - the major achievements to the thankless chores. Keep the list as your own personal harvest, tied in a red ribbon, and placed somewhere safe for you may want to view it from time to time just to remind yourself what you have actually achieved
GIVE THANKS TO THE EARTH, FOR ITS BOUNTY AND BEAUTY
6 comments:
lovely lovely post Robyn, hope you have fun alone with your journal and other things. I love being alone and just doing my thing.
I am still confused re the seasonal stuff how do youdeal with your feelings over this? its the end of summer as everyone in northern hemissphere is going into spirng? I still have loads of troubelw ith adjustment even after 30+ yrs being here! advice required!
Lammas blessings to you, Robyn! A silent retreat at home is a great way of spending introspective time with your soul.
I love hollyhocks! We always grow them in our front garden bed in the summer. So big and cheerful!
Dear Robyn, this is such a lovely post full of energy and beautiful images, love your dolls.
Being alone, this is something I have had and still do need to work on, I keep saying I will go on a lone trip! Perhaps a 'walk about in Australia' now that would be brave! ;~) Hugs x
Wonderful ideas for this season celebrations. It is good to honor the bounty of your soul as well as the earth. May your solitude be blessed dear one. LOVE xx
I hope you celebrated in your own way. There are times when I relish having the house all to myself when HB travels...but then I'm always happy when he comes back. A little time for reflection is good.
Sometimes it is good to be alone. Even though you gained an inner look at yourself on your trip, now you can do so without any outside influence, and the real truth will expose itself. I think you will like this "retreat". Enjoy and love yourself. xoxo
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