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We are an international women's order centered on the Avalonian Tradition - a modern spiritual path informed by Welsh Mythology and Brythonic Paganism.

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The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual @ninefoldfest will be held in Charlton, Mass., USA, Sept. 11-13, 2026!

This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026, through: NinefoldFestival.com

#performers #presenters
Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land!
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Hurry! Only nine days left to apply! We're looking for Presenters and Performers for our 11th annual Ninefold Festival which will be held in Charlton, Mass., USA, Sept. 11-13, 2026.

This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

NinefoldFestival.com

#performers #presenters #festival #applications
February 6, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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"And Gwyddno asked him if he had had a good haul at the weir, and he told him that he had got that which was better than fish."
- from Taliesin
in The Mabinogion
tr. by Lady Charlotte Guest (1877)

#celtoc #welsh #wales #taliesin #weir #betterthanfish #gwyddno
Photo of a weir; "And Gwyddno asked him if he had had a good haul at the weir, and he told him that he had got that which was better than fish." - from Taliesin in The Mabinogion tr. by Lady Charlotte Guest (1877) #celtoc #welsh #wales #taliesin #weir #betterthanfish #gwyddno
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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The deadline for submitting a presenter and/or a performer application for this year's in-person Ninefold Festival is quickly approaching! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

✨✨✨Applications are due February 15, 2026.✨✨✨

ninefoldfestival.com

#callforpresenters #callforperformers #festival
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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We hope you enjoy the newest issue of The Barge Newsletter!

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If you're not already receiving the newsletter, please sign up through the link in the newsletter or on sisterhoodofavalon.org!

#news #celtic #celticwomen #avalon #thebarge #sisterhoodofavalon #newsletter #women #pagan
Graphic of black robed priestess on a blue background with Celtic symbols and writing; We hope you enjoy the newest issue of The Barge Newsletter! https://conta.cc/3NVpGPX If you're not already receiving the newsletter, please sign up through the link in the newsletter or on https://SisterhoodOfAvalon.org! #news #celtic #celticwomen #avalon #thebarge #sisterhoodofavalon #newsletter #women #pagan #pagannews
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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From The Avalonian Oracle: Guardian

Affirmation: "... I put great value in being honorable, truthful, and respectful with myself and others."

The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle is available here: tinyurl.com/TheAvalonian...

#boundaries #honorable #respectful #guardian #SOA
Photo of a black robed woman holding a stick in front of standing stone circle and a raven; From The Avalonian Oracle: Guardian Affirmation: "I reclaim my power and stand strong in my convictions. I maintain good boundaries and respect the boundaries of others, while also recognizing the truth of our unity and interconnectedness. I put great value in being honorable, truthful, and respectful with myself and others." The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle, by Jhenah Telyndru and Illustrated by Emily Brunner, is available here: https://tinyurl.com/TheAvalonianOracle #avalonianoracle #sisterhoodofavalon #pagan #oracle #oracledeck #celtic #oraclecards #avalon #boundaries #honorable #truthful #respectful #guardian
February 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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"It is the last of four moons during the Time of Ceridwen, and the lunar month begins on the first full moon when the sun is in Aquarius; the full moon is in Leo."
- from The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
by J. Telyndru (2019)

#fullmoon #ceridwen #aquarius
Photo of a full moon; "It is the last of four moons during the Time of Ceridwen, and the lunar month begins on the first full moon when the sun is in Aquarius; the full moon is in Leo." - from The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing by Jhenah Telyndru (2019) #fullmoon #ceridwen #avalonian #vervain #timeofceridwen #aquarius #leo #moonfour
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The deadline for submitting a presenter and/or a performer application for this year's in-person Ninefold Festival is quickly approaching! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

✨✨✨Applications are due February 15, 2026.✨✨✨

Application forms and details: ninefoldfestival.com
#presenterswanted
January 31, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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"Moon Four of the Avalonian Cycle of Revealing is called the Moon of Germination and is associated with the herb vervain (Verbena officinalis)."
- from The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing
by J. Telyndru (2019)

#moon #vervain #verbenaofficianalis #germination
Photo of a full moon; "Moon Four of the Avalonian Cycle of Revealing is called the Moon of Germination and is associated with the herb vervain (Verbena officinalis)." - from The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar & Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing by Jhenah Telyndru (2019) #moonfour #cycleofrevealing #avalonian #vervain #verbenaofficianalis #germination
January 31, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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"Imbolc marks the inception of the agricultural year, the beginning of an actual physical working of the Tribe upon the Land which will yield its fruit on Lúghnasadh, the official opening of the Harvest."
- from The Apple Branch
by Alexei Kondratiev (2003)

#imbolc #season #land #agriculture #celtic
Photo of a rake in soil; "Imbolc marks the inception of the agricultural year, the beginning of an actual physical working of the Tribe upon the Land which will yield its fruit on Lúghnasadh, the official opening of the Harvest." - from The Apple Branch: A Path to Celtic Ritual by Alexei Kondratiev (2003) #imbolc #season #lughnasadh #land #agriculturalyear #celtic
January 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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"Three Horses of Plunder / Plundering Horses of the Island of Britain:

Cloven-Hoof, horse of Owain son of Urien,
and Long Tongue, horse of Cadwallawn son of Cadfan,
and Bucheslom, horse of Gwgawn Red Sword."
- Triad 40
from Trioedd Ynys Prydein
ed. by R. Bromwich (2015)

#triads #horses #celtic
Photo of three horses; "Three Horses of Plunder / Plundering Horses of the Island of Britain: Cloven-Hoof, horse of Owain son of Urien, and Long Tongue, horse of Cadwallawn son of Cadfan, and Bucheslom, horse of Gwgawn Red Sword." - Triad 40 from Trioedd Ynys Prydein ed. by Rachel Bromwich (2015) #triads #trioeddynysprydein #islandofbritain #horses #plunder #urien #cadwallawn #bucheslom #wales #britain #celtic
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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"The Welsh mythic texts present a kaleidoscopic picture of intertwined paganism and Christianity, with the pagan elements gaining the upper hand."
- from Celtic Wales
by Miranda J. Aldhouse-Green (2000)

#welsh #wales #mythic #texts #paganism #christianity
Photo of a person writing in an old book; "The Welsh mythic texts present a kaleidoscopic picture of intertwined paganism and Christianity, with the pagan elements gaining the upper hand." - from Celtic Wales by Miranda J. Aldhouse-Green (2000) #welsh #wales #mythic #texts #paganism #christianity
January 29, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Applications to present and/or perform at our 11th annual Ninefold Festival due February 15!

Details and forms can be found on our website: NinefoldFestival.com.

Theme: Return to the Land
When: Sept. 11-13, 2026
Where: Charlton, Mass.

Join us as we return to an in-person festival and the land!
January 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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"The most obvious physical remains of the Iron Age in Wales are the hillforts. The term is a loose one and means no more than an Iron Age site which was defended by ramparts of earth or stone, usually with an external ditch."
- from Roman Wales
by William Manning (2001)
#hillfort #ironage #landscape
Photo of a green-grass covered hill with an external ditch ; "The most obvious physical remains of the Iron Age in Wales are the hillforts. The term is a loose one and means no more than an Iron Age site which was defended by ramparts of earth or stone, usually with an external ditch." - from Roman Wales by William Manning (2001) #wales #roman #hillfort #ironage #hill #landscape
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Apply to be a presenter and/or performer at our 11th annual Ninefold Festival. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.

View details and FAQs at ninefoldfestival.com

#newengland #festival #conference #land #celtic #pagan #sacredlandscape #goddesses #folktraditions #druidism #bardic #wisewomenways
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The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual @ninefoldfest will be held in Charlton, Mass., USA, Sept. 11-13, 2026!

This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026, through: NinefoldFestival.com

#performers #presenters
Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land!
January 25, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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From The Avalonian Oracle: Ritualist

Affirmation: "There is no part of me, and no place I can be, that is not sacred. ..."

The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle is available here: tinyurl.com/TheAvalonian...

#avalonian #oracle #celtic #avalon #ritualist #source #sacred #pagan
Avalonian Oracle card depicting a woman in a blue dress and black cloak standing within a circle of standing stones, her arms up in the air underneath a bright white ball of light; From The Avalonian Oracle: Ritualist Affirmation: "There is no part of me, and no place I can be, that is not sacred. In the here and the now, I am nothing but connected to Source. I honor the transitions of my life and celebrate the stages of my journey towards the acknowledgment of my wholeness. With love, I recognize my inherent holiness, for the Divine dwells within me." The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle, by Jhenah Telyndru and Illustrated by Emily Brunner, is available here: https://tinyurl.com/TheAvalonianOracle #avalonianoracle #oracle #oracledeck #celtic #oraclecards #avalon #ritualist #wholeness #source #sacred #sisterhoodofavalon #pagan
January 25, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Performers Wanted!

We are seeking quality proposals from Performers and Presenters for our 11th annual Ninefold Festival which will be held in Charlton, Mass., Sept. 11-13, 2026.

"Return to the Land" is the theme!

www.ninefoldfestival.com

#performers #springfield #nyc #albany #boston #capecod
Performers Wanted! We are seeking quality proposals from Performers and Presenters for our 11th annual Ninefold Festival which will be held in Charlton, Mass., Sept. 11-13, 2026. "Return to the Land" is the theme! Proposals should focus on, or be related to, topics that include: * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long including time for Q&A. The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal. Applications for performers and preenters are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: * Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA * Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA You are welcome to submit more than one proposal. Visit: https://www.ninefoldfestival.com/ #performerswanted #performers #ninefoldfestival #avaloniantradition #presenter #presenterapplication #women #conference #celtic #celticstudies #druidism #bardicways #avaloniantradition #sisterhoodofavalon #avalon #wisewomanways #pagainsm #celticpaganism #fun #festival #amherstma #northamptonma #springfieldma #nyc #albanyny #providence #worcester #hartford #boston #capecod
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Presenters Wanted!

We are seeking quality proposals from Presenters and Performers for our 11th annual Ninefold Festival which will be held in Charlton, Mass., Sept. 11-13, 2026.

Theme: "Return to the Land"
www.ninefoldfestival.com

#amherst #nyc #providence #worcester #hartford #boston #capecod
Call for presenters featuring a photo of Glastonbury Tor; Presenters Wanted! We are seeking quality proposals from Presenters and Performers for our 11th annual Ninefold Festival which will be held in Charlton, Mass., Sept. 11-13, 2026. "Return to the Land" is the theme! Proposals should focus on, or be related to, topics that include: * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long including time for Q&A. The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal. Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: * Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA * Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA You are welcome to submit more than one proposal. Visit: https://www.ninefoldfestival.com/ #presenterswanted #presenter #ninefoldfestival #avaloniantradition #presenter #presenterapplication #women #conference #celtic #celticstudies #druidism #bardicways #avaloniantradition #sisterhoodofavalon #avalon #wisewomanways #pagainsm #celticpaganism #fun #sisters #amherstma #northamptonma #springfieldma #nyc #albanyny #providence #worcester #hartford #boston #capecod
January 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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"... though she is still a healer presiding over an enchanted isle where she takes Arthur into her care.22"
- from Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation
by Ronald Hutton (2022)

#morgen #avalon #queenargante #holyisle #enchantedisle #arthur #kingarthur #arthurian
Painting of Morgan Le Fay and others caring for King Arthur; "... though she is still a healer presiding over an enchanted isle where she takes Arthur into her care.22" - from Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation by Ronald Hutton (2022) Image: Detail of The Death of King Arthur by James Archer from SNAAAAKE!! on Wikipedia. #morgen #avalon #queenargante #holyisle #enchantedisle #arthur #kingarthu #arthurian
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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"There Morgen is called Queen Argante and her island is known as Avalon, and Layamon uses the English term ‘most beautiful of elves’ for her, ..."
- from Queens of the Wild
by Ronald Hutton (2022)

#morgen #avalon #queenargante #holyisle #enchantedisle
Painting of redheaded woman in green and yellow dress; "There Morgen is called Queen Argante and her island is known as Avalon, and Layamon uses the English term ‘most beautiful of elves’ for her, ..." - from Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation by Ronald Hutton (2022) Image: Morgan-le-Fay by Frederick Sandys from Ras67 on Wikipedia. #morgen #avalon #queenargante #holyisle #enchantedisle
January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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The Lady of the Wood - by Kathleen Lowe and published in the Tor Stone, our online Journal

"In the hush of late autumn, when the mist hangs low and the forest floor softens with fallen leaves, the Lady of the Wood awakens.
..."

View the full artistic expression here: torstone.org/artistic-exp...
Image of forest overlain by image of a woman; The Lady of the Wood - by Kathleen Lowe and published in the Tor Stone, our online Journal "In the hush of late autumn, when the mist hangs low and the forest floor softens with fallen leaves, the Lady of the Wood awakens. She does not come with the bright call of spring, nor the song of summer thrush, she comes quietly, cloaked in grey and green, with moss at her feet and the scent of rain in her hair. Long ago, the people knew her by many names. Some called her the Keeper of Endings, others the Wise One of the Hollow Tree. The Celts said she lived between the worlds — not fully of this realm, nor the next. They left her offerings of bread, milk, and pinecones, so that the forest would rest gently through the dark season. ..." View the full artistic expression here: https://torstone.org/artistic-expressions/the-lady-of-the-wood #ladyofthewood #wiseone #autumn #dark #endings #torstone #thetorstone #sisterhoodofavalon #writers #story #writersoffacebook
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual @ninefoldfest will be held in Charlton, Mass., USA, Sept. 11-13, 2026!

This year's theme is "Return to the Land".

Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026, through: NinefoldFestival.com

#performers #presenters
Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land! Photo of the remnants of St Michael's church atop Glastonbury Tor surrounded by fog on a bright sunny morning, purples, yellows, white, green land; The Sisterhood of Avalon's 11th annual Ninefold Festival will be held in Charlton, Massachusetts, U.S.A., September 11-13, 2026! This year's theme is "Return to the Land".  The Ninefold Festival Committee is seeking quality programming which focus on, or are related to, topics that include:  * The Avalonian Tradition * Celtic Paganism * Goddesses of the Celts * Folk Traditions of Celtic Lands * Druidism * Bardic Ways * The Sacred Landscape * Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit * Herbalism * Wise Women Ways Each presentation should be 1 1⁄2 hours long, including time for Q&A.  The Committee extends a warm invitation to all women who feel called to present and/or perform to submit their ideas for consideration. You are welcome to submit more than one proposal.   Applications for presenters and performers are being accepted until February 15, 2026. Please submit your proposals via the following links: Presenters: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPresenters or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Performers: bit.ly/2026NinefoldPerformers or https://forms.gle/bho85U58XtrV39wMA Additional information about the festival can be found here: NinefoldFestival.com. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at ninefoldfestival@gmail.com. Let's come together and Return to the Land!
January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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From The Avalonian Oracle: Station of Resolution

Affirmation: "I am filled with gratitude for all that I have accomplished and all that I have become. ..."

The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle is available here: tinyurl.com/TheAvalonian...
#avalonian #celtic #oracle #gratitude
Photo of Station of Resolution card; From The Avalonian Oracle: Station of Resolution Affirmation: "I am filled with gratitude for all that I have accomplished and all that I have become. I celebrate myself and the gifts I have received, as well as the gifts I have to share with others and the world. My heart is filled with the rapturous joy and limitless love of the Divine." The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdom from the Holy Isle, by Jhenah Telyndru and Illustrated by Emily Brunner, is available here: https://tinyurl.com/TheAvalonianOracle #avalonianoracle #sisterhoodofavalon #theavalonianoracle #pagan #oracle #oracledeck #celtic #oraclecards #avalon #stationofresolution #gratitude #gifts #divine
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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"As a sanctuary and as the gateway between the heavens and the underworld, only those initiated into the ancient mysteries could stay on the Isle of Glass."
- from The Isle of Avalon: Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury Tor
by Nicolas Mann (1996)

#sanctuary #ancientmysteries #isleofglass
Photo of Isle of Glass, Glastonbury and water; "As a sanctuary and as the gateway between the heavens and the underworld, only those initiated into the ancient mysteries could stay on the Isle of Glass." - from The Isle of Avalon: Sacred Mysteries of Arthur and Glastonbury Tor by Nicolas Mann (1996) #glastonbury #sanctuary #underworld #ancientmysteries #isleofglass
January 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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"Apples exhibit the three primal colors (red skin, white flesh, black seeds) and, like all other natural phenomena with this property, are a manifestation of Otherworld power."
from - The Apple Branch: A Path to Celtic Ritual
by A. Kondratiev (2003)

#apples #celtic #red #white #black #otherworld
Photo of an apple cut in half and red apples; "Apples exhibit the three primal colors (red skin, white flesh, black seeds) and, like all other natural phenomena with this property, are a manifestation of Otherworld power." from - The Apple Branch: A Path to Celtic Ritual by Alexei Kondratiev (2003) #apples #celtic #red #white #black #otherworld
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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"An encounter with sovereignty is often presaged in the narrative by a hunt - especially of a stag, which is often white."
- from Pagan Portals - Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty
by Jhenah Telyndru (2021)

#stag #sovereignty #hunt #whitestag #blodeuwedd
Photo of a stag, inverted; "An encounter with sovereignty is often presaged in the narrative by a hunt - especially of a stag, which is often white." - from Pagan Portals - Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty by Jhenah Telyndru (2021) #stag #sovereignty #hunt #whitestag #blodeuwedd
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM