The deer rut is in full swing here on the heath, near the edge of the forest. What beautiful, and randy creatures!
joanna van der Hoeven
Samhain – Summer’s End
Getting the most out of this fabulous season with my camera 🙂 Here’s the next installment in the Witchy Ways video series!
October Sunset – A Short Film
Thank you!
Just a quick note to say thank you to all my readers for your support. Today, The Book of Hedge Druidry became a No.1 bestseller! Deepest gratitude to you all, and huge love. xoxo
Come and take a tour of my home :)
Here’s the first of my up close and personal videos, which will only be available to Patrons on my Patreon Page for all subsequent releases. I’ll be filming some more of my special places, in the woods and heathlands, as well as pilgrimages to Glastonbury and Ely. If you’d like to see more, please do become a Patron for as little as £1 a month.
A Weekend with Druid College Apprentices
Another Druid College weekend has come and gone. This one, however, was quite special. The Year 3 apprentices all came over to my house, to share their intention for the work of Year 3, and to gain inspiration from the land, sea and sky.
Everyone declared their Chair, which is the work of service that they will specialise in for the year. This ranged from storytelling as a healing technique, to guardianship of areas of land, animal reiki, permaculture and more. It’s so wonderful to see the awen open up the soul of a person, and allow the ideas to flow, the impetus to start a new journey, to see the wonder that lies in the world all around us.
We traveled out to the heathland, to meet with the land and the Fairy Tree. We went to the sea, where we stood at the lowest low tide on the day of the dark moon, our prayers going out over the waves, treasures finding their way into our pockets. We went to a Celtic burial mound site on top of hill, to commune with the realm of the sky, the ancestors and the gods.
My 45 year-old body is now recovering from all the work, and my soul is lifted on the wings of inspiration. I love my work. And long may it continue.
I am now on Instagram!
I’ve opened up an Instagram account, to share my love of all things witchy and full of hygge. Pour yourself a cuppa and come relax with me!
https://www.instagram.com/hyggewitchery
Mabon video now up!
The 10th – YES, 10TH video in my Witchy Ways YouTube video series is now up! Where has the time gone??? It feels like I’ve just started this video series, and here we are, ten videos later.
Here is what Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox means to me in my own witchcraft practice. I hope you like it. If you do, please consider becoming a patron on my Patreon Page, to help support me create more content, such as videos, blogs, music, audiobooks and more. Thank you to all my Patreon supporters for you help!
Blessings of Mabon to you all. xoxo
Hello, Autumn
We’ve been filming today for the next video in the Witchy Ways YouTube series, and I have to say, what a glorious day it has been! Full of the beginnings of autumn’s joy, it’s melancholy, it’s beauty and introspection. My absolute favourite season.
Looking for Reviews!
Hi all! Just a quick note to let you know that we need reviews up on Amazon for my latest offering, The Book of Hedge Druidry: A Complete Guide for the Solitary Seeker. If you are able to leave a review, it would be hugely appreciated! This is one of the best ways to help an author, as Amazon reviews follow specific algorithms, and after a certain number it pops up in newsletters, recommendations, etc. for better exposure. The more reviews the better! As well, it helps me personally in my writing to get feedback in order to improve with each book released.
Thank you all so much for your support, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Harvest blessings,
Jo. x
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