Note from Ella Weston who walked the pilgrimage last year.

In all my visits to Glastonbury, drawn by its mystical heritage, and in all the majesty and awe I had felt, still it’s mysteries seemed to remain elusively hidden behind the mists of Avalon. In the Glastonbury Zodiac pilgrimage, to guide those willing to walk on an ancient path where the heavens’ lines are mirror mapped within land, I found my first true introduction to the land of Glastonbury.

I felt like I was welcomed more warmly by it, that its secrets were unveiled and its beauty became more generous, because I was with a spokesperson for it, that the land knew and trusted. The lines of the land, its undulations, water pools, hills and forests became no longer arbitrarily arranged, but imbued with significance; Emma shared with us her knowledge of how the Earth holds the energies of the constellations within her body, and helped us to see this with new eyes, and more importantly, feel within us.

The pilgrimage helped me to understand the meaning of the signs, through Emma’s elaborations but also through the silence and space we were allowed to walk the zodiac and experience the energies and the meaning of the zodiac uniquely. We were a mixture of the astrologically aware and inexperienced, and I enjoyed seeing how everyone was moved by discovering new ways of perceiving. Certainly for me, the pilgrimage opened up my mind and my heart to the relationship between the starry skies and the earth we walk on, and taught me how we – born of a marriage of the two – need the wisdom of both our parents. It was an interlude of eternal and sacred communion between heaven, earth and man, and it was an experience I will not forget, and will quickly recommend to anyone who feels a pulse that calls to experience the spirit in their veins, who loves the land they live on, and who wants to know the mysteries of Glastonbury more intimately.

Note from Emma Stow pilgrimage co-creator

The Glastonbury Zodiac has brought so much to my life. Life changing adventures, profound insights, clarity and purpose. But perhaps most dear to me it has brought the inspiration of those I have met there and had the good fortune to walk alongside with in this land of quest and freedom.

The Somerset Star Temple has much to share with those called to walk there. It offers a chance to listen to the song of the Earth and the Stars in times when these natural connections are strengthening to guide us through times of transformation. Pilgrimage is a journey where we see all sides of ourselves, it is an act of commitment to the truth of who we are and we return from this land enriched and with a renewed sense of purpose.

I’m looking forward to another year of walking the Glastonbury Zodiac with new and old friends and family as well as enjoying our evening activities. We have a range of  inspiring speakers and musicians to complement our day’s journey. We are also fortunate enough to have the field at Earth Spirit to enjoy. With luck it  will grant us another year of clear night skys so the stars that lift our spirits by night will continue to light our way by day to Glastonbury Tor.

Thanks to Ella, Brett, Erica, Alexander, Perry, Heather, Irma, Angie, Philip, Ray, Richard, Soki and Sandy for all that they contributed to the pilgrimage in previous years. Thank you to Kate Wardman for creating this website. To John Wakefield for the star temple image. Thanks especially to Suzanne Rough who introduced me to the Glastonbury Zodiac and who began the Glastonbury Zodiac Pilgrimage in 2009 and to the light of Judith Way who I met in the Glastonbury Zodiac and who has been so generous with her time, talent and support in co-creating this event.

Emma

www.emmastowastrology.co.uk

This pilgrimage is dedicated to the truth of the heart and to our home - planet Earth.