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Gail-Winter Spirit*Congrats!! (See page)
Mundanely, Julie is married with a beautiful boy who loves attending our events.
Eric-Branch Member
Blessings and Peace!
© Copyright- Spiral Tree Grove 2001 (updated 8/2009)
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Sit...Grab a cup of tea and meet a few' of the dedicated Members of the Grove. If you want to talk to any of our members, please send off an e-mail, as we are a chatty bunch, and quite friendly. Besides... we would love to hear from you!
Melanie - High Priestess (Winter Spirit) & Cofounder
Melanie is the teacher of the Grove, especially the Inner clergy training program, keeping in mind that there is nothing she doesn't know...at least we tell her that! (*She WILL deny it..shhhh) Melanie has a flare for off the cuff rituals that rock, plus she's an amazing story teller, and totem animal guide. Melanie is the earth in this Grove that keeps everyone 'balanced'. She has an affinity for dryads, trees, fairies, and land creatures and has an amazing ability to sense the earth energy around her. Melanie has been practicing for approximately 13 years with a special interest in magical Herbalism, and tarot reading.
Mundanely, Melanie works in conservation and animal education, is married to Dana and has four cool cats who run her household.
Armed with a strange sense of humor, the element of air, plus a pinch of spice sprinkled directly on this (fixed) sun-centered Leo, and behold, we get Cheryl! ( Such a Leo...hehehe) Cheryl does most of the networking in STG, plus the website (web-witch) of the group. She is an avid stone/crystal collector, herbalist, Qabalah practitioner, and the Winter Spirit "balance" to Melanie. Cheryl has been practicing for 11 years. Cheryl has a deep personal connection to her patron Goddess Hekate and enjoys all aspects of symbology, ritual writing & construction and will never hesitate to try something new.
Mundanely Cheryl is a Registered Nurse, has three cats and is single.
Nora is our watery Northern Goddess and now our Winter Spirit and soon to be officially ordained as clergy in our tradition. She is usually the voice of reason for the Grove as she is demure, quiet and hearth-like. When Nora speaks... 'everyone' listens. (hehehe)! Her path has a distinctly Nordic flare, and she is very knowledgeable of runes, crystals and stones. She is also an amazing seamstress and artist as well. Nora's been on the pagan path for over 20 years, mostly solitary, and now she is a full fledged Winter Spirit within our Tradition. Nora has started her "daughter" Grove, and we can't be prouder. (Berkana Grove) Nora has been with us at Spiral Tree since 2002.
Mundanely, Nora is working in service industry and with her free time she volunteers regularly. She also has 2 cats and a bird...who chirps regularly.
Gail-Winter Spirit*Congrats!! (See page)
Gail has just completed her training and is now a Winter Spirit within our tradition. She is our 'Amaterasu', shining her radiant light upon us all. She enjoys laughter, music, chanting, ecstatic dancing and movement as a path to the sacred, and she enjoys just sitting in the stillness. She loves trees, people, sunshine and warm water. Gentle and kind, she is an excellent listener and leader. Her creativity shines through in a ritual setting, where she facilitates some unusual and interesting energy work. Congrats to Gail as she finished the Herbal Earth program in 2006 and is now a herbalist.
Gail has been on the pagan path for over 11 years and she has been with Spiral Tree Grove since 2004.
In her words: My goal is to spiral the inner path to the center, to become more open, fearless, and disciplined in the Craft and in my personal life with others, and above all to work (and play) with others to build a more peaceful and effective community.
Mundanely, Gail has two beautiful daughters who bring her great joy as they become their own young women. Gail is a school psychologist in a high school, which also brings her challenges and joy.
Gail is starting a 'sister' Grove in Wakefield called Horn & Cauldron, COTE. For more information, please contact her below!
Our lovely Nettie. Light-hearted and light footed, she is always a joy to have at our rituals. She has the utmost respect for the Grove, it's future and is very dedicated to the Outer Grove & Guest members. She is the Outer Grove Liaison who's voice of wisdom brings wonderful idea's that incorporate the Grove as a whole. Nettie has been with Spiral Tree Grove since Yule of 2004.
In her words: Despite deep indoctrination since early childhood in my parents’ Catholicism, it was always the natural world, ancient mythologies and the web of connectedness – among beings, events, thoughts -- that shaped my spirituality. Although I was always headed in this direction, many years of my life passed before I trod the Path.
Once upon the Path I began to understand, embrace and celebrate life rather than just live it. Now, a crone with heart, mind, spirit, and body in sync, I’m ready to learn....Nettie (Daughter of the Dawnlight)
Mundanely, Nettie is a dancer and on the board of many non-profit organizations. She travels, is always on the go and is very proud of her family.
Although we don't get to see Linda as much as we would like, when we do, we get to reconnect with her 'goings on' and enjoy her peaceful energy and bright smile. Linda took Year-And-A-Day classes and received her initiation 2 years ago at Sacred Pathways in New Bedford. She continues to take classes with her previous instructor and occasionally writes and facilities rituals at the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford. Linda loves ritual writing (eclectic style) music, dancing, sailing, spending time with friends, reading, taking walks on the beach, and movies (especially scary ones!). She is highly dedicated to her martial arts training in which she has learned many different styles ( Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo, Tae Kwon Do, and Philippine). Congrats to her as she received her black belt in Tae Kwon Do back in December of 2005. Linda has been on the pagan path for almost 5 years and has been with Spiral Tree Grove since 2005.Mundanely she works as an administrative assistant for a restoration company. Linda has a 'child', a rabbit named Ninja who is "the love of her life". :-)
Ju
lie ...strong, determined, precise...and sweet as pie. Julie is one of our Herbal Earth apprentice members who received her Herbalist certificate this past year. She loves Herbalism and is a tarot collector and reader. Julie has been solitary for about three years before joining Spiral Tree in 2006. Julie is looking forward to increasing her dedication within the STG extended family as she is now a member of our umbrella group- Berkana Grove.
Mundanely, Julie is married with a beautiful boy who loves attending our events.
When the Drama King (or more recently, the Oak King) enters the room, everyone know its our Root Member, Dana. A "sweet as pie" person who is always able to laugh at himself. He is presently a Root Member who takes great pride in the Grove and it's accomplishments. Dana is an excellent Drummer who always kicks up the beat for us when we need some rhythm and rhyme. He enjoys archery, guitar playing, firescrying, sword fighting reenactment and is starting to learn the secrets of the tarot and runes. Dana has been pagan for over 16 years and has been with the Grove since it's inception in 2000.
Mundanely, he married to Melanie, and has to cope with 4 furry 'children' who rule the roost!
Cynthia is a healer and Massage therapist. If you are in need of a good shoulder to lean on or a good shoulder to be rubbed... Cynthia is your girl. She enjoys sharing, helping out new members and loves to give hugs! Cynthia loves animals especially her horse PK Boo who is her best friend and competition partner. She also has two Weimerreiner Vezela cross puppies named Sasha and Eros, along with Eric's cat named Freedom. Cynthia has been active on the pagan path for three years, and has been with Spiral Tree since 2004.
Mundanely, Cynthia is a Nutraceutical Consultant and Unfranchise Owner. She just bought a home with her fiancé (Eric below) and they are very happy to at last have their own space.
Eric-Branch Member
Eric is the kind silent type... but watch out for the quiets ones...especially Eric, cause with his good sense of humor.. he will get you. Eric enjoys deepening his spirituality, playing strategy games, and good conversation. Eric has been pagan for over 11 years and has been with Spiral Tree Grove since December of 2001.
Mundanely Eric has a great son who he cherishes and is he is in a wonderful relationship with his lady Cynthia. ( see above) Together they just recently moved into their new home.
Its always a work in progress......more members profiles on their way soon!!
Blessings and Peace!
A Parting of ways.....
We have passed though the realm of sorrow, as we have lost members in our Grove who are dear to our hearts. In love and respect, we will always remember their beautiful spirit, and never forget, as those cherished memories live on in each of us.
Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet again my friends!
© Copyright- Spiral Tree Grove 2001 (updated 8/2009)
