Travel to Avebury and marvel at the stone circle
I do love Avebury! When I was a little high priestess, I was asked to do a handfasting there. I'd done them before, but nothing on this scale.
I'm not great at public speaking and there were going to be so many people there! We went for rehearsals and everything.
On the morning of the handfasting, I awoke earlier with eyes wide open. Within minutes I was in the bathroom being very, very nervous. My friend heard me throwing up and came to investigate. She got me into the circle on time.
She kept saying things like, "Ok, you don't have to do the hand-fasting, but just have a wash... just get into your robes... just recite the words for me... just go outside... just get into my car..." etc until I was in the circle, with an athame in my hand and the bride and groom grinning at me.
What could I do then? I was representing the Lady. Needless to say it all turned out fine.
I've been back many times, in calmer conditions, and I'd recommend a visit to anyone.
(And please do pass on my love to King Arthur Pendragon.)
JoHarrington, Sep 19, 2012