Upcoming events.
Meán Earrach/Ecological Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering, please email hearthstonegroveatx@gmail.com before March 1st - the SMRF requires a group headcount before signing up to volunteer.
Hearthstone invites you to help give back to the local Land Spirits by removing invasive species in and around the San Marcos river bank. On Saturday, March 15th from 7:30 a.m. to noon we will help the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF) “restoring degraded or eroding river banks, removing invasive species from on land and in the waterways, and putting in more native species”.
The Sun-Tear Dark Moon Ritual
As the fires of Imbolc continue to burn bright, the days slowly reclaim their dominance over the night. New growth and fertility awaken, blossoming in both nature and our spirits. Together, we gather to celebrate this reawakening and the blessings of the kindred.
SPECIFICS:
- Located at Dittmar Park. We'll be on the west side of the park under the huge oak tree.
- Within ritual, we will be calling Celtic deities to aid us in our working.
- There will be a time for everyone to individually give to patron deities, passed loved ones, spirit guides, etc. (Need not be Celtic)
- Ritual ends anywhere from 7:30 - 8pm
- Kids of all ages are welcome. We only ask that you remove them from the circle if they are being disruptive. Some kids are super entertained by ritual and some are bored to tears; first-timers should definitely be aware of this. Occasional Q&A whispers between you and the child during ritual are not considered disruptive.
WHAT WE DO:
We're performing Indo-European folk magics in preparation for the month to come. We perform charms, poetry, divination, spells, chanting, and worship pacts with spirits and gods. You can come as you are and observe or bring a charm, poem, or offering to an otherworldly entity, be it god, spirit, or honored dead.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Most are in casual dress but ritual dress -- kilts, robes, cloaks, etc. are welcomed.
The Wind Dark Moon
As the dark moon rises, we celebrate Spring’s triumph over Winter. The season of renewal has arrived, bringing with it the call for growth and action. Just as flowers, trees, and all of nature have been storing their energy through the cold months, waiting for Spring’s warmth to awaken them, so too do we harness our gathered energies to emerge, flourish, and move forward.
SPECIFICS:
- Located at Dittmar Park. We'll be on the west side of the park under the huge oak tree.
- Within ritual, we will be calling Celtic deities to aid us in our working.
- There will be a time for everyone to individually give to patron deities, passed loved ones, spirit guides, etc. (Need not be Celtic)
- Ritual ends anywhere from 7:30 - 8pm
- Kids of all ages are welcome. We only ask that you remove them from the circle if they are being disruptive. Some kids are super entertained by ritual and some are bored to tears; first-timers should definitely be aware of this. Occasional Q&A whispers between you and the child during ritual are not considered disruptive.
WHAT WE DO:
We're performing Indo-European folk magics in preparation for the month to come. We perform charms, poetry, divination, spells, chanting, and worship pacts with spirits and gods. You can come as you are and observe or bring a charm, poem, or offering to an otherworldly entity, be it god, spirit, or honored dead.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Most are in casual dress but ritual dress -- kilts, robes, cloaks, etc. are welcomed.
Imbolc
Hearthstone Grove welcomes you, your family, and friends to celebrate Imbolc and the coming of spring, a time we honor Bríd (Brigid) and her 3 functions, poet, smith, & healer, and ask her to grant us blessings in return! Join us at the fire for ritual, feast, and company among like minds and hearts. If you have corn dollies and/or crosses from last year, feel free to bring them to burn in ritual if you wish.
The Flood Dark Moon
This is the final stretch of winter—a time when heavy rain and snow may arrive before the warmth of spring takes hold. This lingering winter energy clears the way for spring’s renewal, as the increased precipitation nourishes nature’s growth. We, too, can embrace these watery qualities to thaw the protective shell we’ve built around our inner selves during the harshness of winter. In shedding this guard, we open ourselves to the revitalizing energy of light and the promise of growth.