Happy Samhain!

My altar created by Mother Nature.

This morning in the mist and fog I decided to take a walk through the place I call the Lying Woman hills.  It is now cow pasture though they spend most their time in the field.  I brought along incense and when I went to the pond I saw a natural altar, pictured above.  It is the roots of a tree that had fallen but look at what is growing on it...mullein, fungi, rocks held in the air by the roots.  In the center was a perfect spot to put an incense and offering.

Common Mullein

Lovely orange fungi.

 Look who followed us.  I was a bit surprised to see this young bull behind us.  He came along until I crossed the swamp and then he went back.

Tamarack, one of my favorite trees.

 I found a branch to cut a wand from so after a small ritual and offering I took a branch off this Tamarack. The Tamarack tree and I have a very special bond and I am grateful for this gift.

Old foundation on our land.

Another shot of the foundation.

 This house was built after our's was but it is long since gone.  I still enjoy visiting it and left the spirits an offering.

Another surprise was this small flock of Bluebirds flitting around.  I have a Bluebird trail and an affinity for these lovely colorful birds.  It was a joy to watch them flash their blue and red colors against the drab sky and trees.

Other sightings were crows, four Sandhill Cranes and a white moth.

After I came home and took care of my future wand I lit a candle to put out by my large statue of the Virgin Mary.  I tried to get a photo of her with it but it won't load up.  Perhaps I will tell you about her tomorrow.

I hope you all had a blessed Samhain!  Best for the New Year from all of us here at Hexe's Cottage!