Fire Rite touched by Perkunas

Fire Rite touched by Perkunas

Monday, September 12, 2011

Sacred Places

On my journey in life, I have found many sacred places where the Gods power is so palpable that you can be reduced to tears as I become overwhelmed by such intense emotion.

A recent conversation with a kin Pagan Woman started me thinking about to where I am drawn when I experience and commune with the Gods? Not a simple question.

I have been drawn to a particular place in Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales since I was 16years old and have been regularly returning at every important junction of my life. Before and after HSC exams, before a new job or change of jobs, at the end or beginning of a relationship. I've spent many a birthday and New years at this place. I've come to this place for celebration, consolation, clarification, revelation and guidance.

This isn't the first time that I've wondered why I am drawn to this place but this blogspot has given me the chance to put my realisations down in writing.

There are many reasons I am drawn to this place in particular. At first, I went to this place without knowing why, but now as a self aware Pagan Romuvis, I totally understand.



This place is natures paradise. Animals in all forms are abundant, the diverse plant life is astounding, the river(which flows East) is wild, drinkable and sustains an amazing rainforest.As it flows from the 100 foot Waterfall,He pools in lovely swimming holes and creates lots of mini waterfalls,She then joins another river who feds the many Sheoaks carrying the thousands of Staghorn and Birds nest ferns and beautiful  tiny bush orchids. There are many special rocks, too numerous to count, from massive boulders to small fossils.
All this has brought me to a greater understanding of my Ancestors appreciation for places like this.Now where I see Rocks,Water and  Nature,I know I have found a sacred place.I believe,I can even "feel" out  these places.I still can connect with my Gods and Ancestors through the Fire Rite and I now believe that it is in these places,where I can connect with my Gods and Guides even more easily.

My Yeola in Kangaroo Valley, April 2011

This blog isn't going to be long because my guidance and lessons were quick and painful.I hope you enjoy reading my thoughts.
Well I drove down on the Friday via Wollongong so I could visit Mum on the way. We had a nice catch up for a few hours before Mum had to go to work.I then drove on to KV.When I arrived,I went straight away to the River where I paid my respects and, kind of, said hello to Yeola (Flat Rock) and the two Rivers. I set up camp in my usual spot which had become overgrown with all sorts of ground cover plants.Even the Fire pit and the short track to the campsite was overgrown with Wandering Dew,Stinging Nettle mixed with some weeding looking plant, I don't know the name, but this didn't deter me.
 I reclaimed the site once again. With plenty of light I set up camp and headed down to Yeola to watch the magnificent Stars appear as dear Saule (SunMum) slips behind the valley mountains and then sinks into the Sea for yet another day. The light was fading as I lay on my back staring up into the heavens,eagerly awaiting the appearance of the Stars.It was like waiting for actors on a stage to come to sing and dance and entertain me with a brilliant show! As if it was opening night and this wasn't a production that has been showing for millions of years,from the beginning of time and will keep going until the end of time.I was so excited and happy to be there once again.
As if ghosts fading into view,I saw my first star! Like a child,I recited my prayer:

Star Light,Star bright
the first Star, I see tonight,
I wish I may,I wish I might,
Twinkle like you, for all to see,
Shine like you, and be all that I can Bee. (not a typo)

Not content with just one wish I did this prayer again after thinking about what I really want and being more specific. So here was my prayer.

Star Light,Star Bright,
the second Star, I see tonight,
I wish I may,I wish I might,
Give up the smokes,
Once more and for good.
I know that didn't rhyme but I had no time! :)

Even before I started thinking about my other concerns that had brought to this place, once again seeking guidance and healing,I kept seeing big planes flying over head. One after the other, it was amazing how many and how regular they were. I remember asking,"Aeroplane where are you going?,have a wonderful time!",but it wasn't long before I was saying,"Oh my Gods! there so frikken many of them!".I paused and realised the message I was given and was suddenly relieved both of what was becoming annoying(seeing so many planes) and a burden that I have been carrying for a while.Problems with my Partners situation being in pain and not able to work for such a long time.Tensions in the Home,not "feeling" like I am included as a real parent and really bugging me so much, lately.The message hit me in the face! I felt peaceful about my Partner and excited about our recent plans to go on a European holiday in December,2012. I feel that my Gods/Guides are telling me to be patient with my partner and to focus on the trip in order to take my focus away from these other problems, that are just causing tension and arguments which were tearing us apart. I thanked the Gods and said a prayer that just flowed out from my lips,almost without thought, as if just waking from a foggy dream,and seeing clearly for the first time.My words sprang out like this:

Aeroplane,Aeroplane, Aeroplane, Aeroplane!
My Gods,my Guides,
I hear you loud and clear,
You know my pains,you know what I hold dear.
Thank you for your message,
I hear you loud and clear!
I will surely be travelling over seas next year! :) :) :)

I must say that my Gods and guides have always helped me,but I was surprised that all this happened on the very first night! I will add to this post in time so you can share in the rest of this magical journey with my Gods of Nature in Kangaroo Valley. Stay tuned! :)