Maiden, Mother, Crone Solstice of the Moon Inverurie, Scotland 15th-17th September 2017 The gently undulating and fertile landscape between the foothills of the Grampian Mountains and the North Sea proved
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The Feathered SeerThe Feathered Seer
The Clan of the Raven has withdrawn to the hills. They have withdrawn to a high place in the sacred lands, nearer the heart… Their fires are dead, their hearths
Facing Oblivion – December 2016Facing Oblivion – December 2016
Greetings, high priestess Camma Where my heart would speak I must make my rank as Roman soldier talk in bitter tones. I long to place my arms around you, once
Going west – a ‘misty, moisty morning’Going west – a ‘misty, moisty morning’
We had enjoyed two glorious days of sunshine in Pembrokeshire. Drawing back the curtains of a room that had boasted a clear view of the sea the night before, it
Mister Fox and the Green ManMister Fox and the Green Man
In previous years, the Silent Eye has released a workbook after the annual April workshop. In Song of the Troubadour and Land of the Exiles, we published the script of
Faith, Belief or Gnosis – Did Gawain have Faith? by The Patrician LadyFaith, Belief or Gnosis – Did Gawain have Faith? by The Patrician Lady
The Patrician Lady is a much-loved and respected member of the esoteric community who, for the last two years, has shared her own perspective on the subject matter of the
Our next event… Whispers in the WestOur next event… Whispers in the West
The Silent Eye’s next event is an informal weekend in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Come along and join us! Shake off the Winter blues – Anticipate the Summer ahead and book now
Leaf and Flame – Laughter on the dance floorLeaf and Flame – Laughter on the dance floor
The Sunday morning guided meditation took the Companions back to the place where they had begun to seek answers to their own riddles. To begin the day in silent communion
Leaf and Flame – Trust and honourLeaf and Flame – Trust and honour
The Saturday night ritual drama saw Gawain taken to meet his fate. The Green Knight waited in the Green Chapel to return the blow traded so long ago… and Gawain’s
Seed Thoughts…Seed Thoughts…
The Outer is reflected Emotion… The Inner is reflected Form… The Outer reflects the Inner and the Inner reflects the Outer… The Principles, work not for themselves but for others.
Finding Gawain – Act OneFinding Gawain – Act One
Finding Gawain – Act One The last of the sunlight has gone. The light of the torches flickers in the great hall. The Table Round has assembled for more Yule
The soul in the ovenThe soul in the oven
If ‘life is like a box of chocolates’, then people could be said to be fruitcakes. For once, I am not using a literary colloquialism to cast aspersions upon the
The Silent Eye’s 2016 Summer pre-solstice eventThe Silent Eye’s 2016 Summer pre-solstice event
Shake off the Winter blues – Anticipate the Summer ahead and book now for the Silent Eye’s 2016 pre-Solstice weekend, “Whispers in the West”, to take place in the
Three times threeThree times three
In April we will be holding our fourth annual workshop, marking three full years since the Silent Eye officially came to birth, though there had been a full year of
Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #4Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #4
“Short body and thick waist, with bulging buttocks spread more delicious to the taste was the one she by her led.” – J.R.R Tolkien #4: La Chapelle Verte “In which
Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #3Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #3
“…The loveliest lady there on him glanced with eyes of grey: that he found anyone more fair in truth might no man say…” – J.R.R Tolkien #3 La Belle Dame
Rivington – The Gardens of MidwinterRivington – The Gardens of Midwinter
We had never attempted a Silent Eye pre-solstice workshop before. December in Britain is a challenging time of year to ask a group of spiritually-inclined folks to brave the elements
Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #1Leaf and Flame: The Foliate Man #1
“…for at the hue men gaped aghast in his face and form that showed; as a fey-man fell he passed and green all over glowed…” – J.R.R Tolkien #1. ‘…Any
An Uncouth Clod-Hopper…?An Uncouth Clod-Hopper…?
Illustration- John Howe …In the silence which had fallen upon the company, a loud wailing from without the Mead-Hall could be heard by all those present. Into the house that
An informal weekend…An informal weekend…
People wonder what happens at a weekend workshop… ‘it all seems a bit weird’ … or words to that effect. Four times a year, the Silent Eye runs a weekend
Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…Harvest of Being 2015: Ilkley Moor…
Skein of Time …Gloom. We head into a green gloom of Heber’s very own making, for the late evening light is still bright in the sky… and almost immediately we
Leaf and Flame…Leaf and Flame…
As we move towards the changing of the seasons and the turning of the year, we are turning our thoughts towards the Silent Eye Annual Workshop in April. It is
Playing out- Mountains of the SunPlaying out- Mountains of the Sun
Go on… when was the last time you went out to play? I don’t mean with children, wonderful as that is… but just you… playing out… in the fields. Leaving
The River of Life – by Jan Malique. River of the Sun 2015The River of Life – by Jan Malique. River of the Sun 2015
Jan Malique, our Vessel of Hathor for the River of the Sun, has kindly given permission for us to share her thoughts on the ritual weekend. Jan is a Comapnion
Busy bees – River of the SunBusy bees – River of the Sun
Hours before the majority of the Companions arrive, the work has begun. Some must be trained as fire marshals, some look after the room allocations, welcoming those who arrive… and