A Spiritual Journey Through Scotland and Cornwall

Reflecting on my recent travels, I am struck by the profound impact they have had on my spiritual practice, especially my practise of witchcraft and magic. This journey brought a deeper connection to my path and made me contemplate my Ancestors in Scotland and Cornwall. The impact has been remarkable. More on that later.

I visited several places rich in history and culture, each offering their own perspectives on ancient practices and modern interpretations of magic and spirituality. Whether I was in Boscastle, Tintagel or wandering along windswept beaches in Northern Scotland, I felt a tangible connection to the land and its ancient spirits.

One of the most memorable experiences was visiting lesser-known stone circles, particularly Auchinduich in the Northern Scottish Highlands. Standing within the circle, I felt a powerful sense of grounding and connection to the earth. A week later, at Duddo Stone Circle in Northumberland, I experienced a similar feeling on Beltaine Eve. It seemed that magic literally shimmered on the boundary of the mundane world, like a haze of steam over a pot of boiled water just off the fire.

Traveling also challenged me to adapt my practices. Without my usual tools and altars, I relied more on my intuition and the natural elements around me. And at times, my wee little travel altar in a tin 😉 This taught me to be more flexible and creative, finding magic in simple things like a stone from the beach, water from a waterfall or the sound of the wind through the trees.

Meeting local folk enriched my understanding and appreciation as well. In Helston, Cornwall, I was lucky enough to experience the celebration of Flora Day on May 8th, welcoming spring. This public holiday felt profound, knowing my ancestors also participated in this 600-year-old tradition.

Returning home and switching hemispheres, and plunging into our alleged “Winter,” (which is still quite warm compared to a Scottish Springtime), I realise that my experience has deepened my connection to my spiritual path and broadened my perspective and connection to my ancestral landscape. How do I reconcile that here when I live thousands of kms away from my ‘homeland’?

Well, I’m very much looking forward to continuing to explore and integrate these experiences into my witchy and pagan daily practice here in Western Sydney, Australia. Maybe you feel the same way too?

Come along to one of our meetups or stay in touch with us on social media. I’d love to chat about this some more.