Dear Rose sister,
Across the week of the September equinox thirteen women will hear the call to gather on the land of Éire, to be guided into the mysteries of the Swan Priestess. The swan is the symbol of feminine Shamanic traditions in cultures across the world. This lineage forms part of the ancient Celtic Faery faith.
Through the path of the Rose we will weave specific teachings and ignite memory within the body, this will be a profoundly transformational journey into the liminal weave of the sky, land & sea.
The mythos of the Swan Priestess taps into a rich vein of spiritual symbolism and ancient feminine wisdom, drawing from the depths of mythology, folklore, and the collective unconscious. Across many cultures and epochs, the essence of the Swan Priestess embodies transformation, grace, purity, beauty, and the mystical connection between the earthly and the ethereal realms. Where the myth points to themes of transformation and the divine impetus for creation and beauty in the world.
The Swan Priestess, is a guardian of the sacred mysteries, a mediator between the worlds, embodying the qualities of the swan in her service to the divine and in her guidance of others. She is often portrayed as having a deep connection to intuition and the inner realms of knowledge, dreams, and the subconscious, navigating these waters with grace and majesty.
In Celtic mythology, swans are linked to the Otherworld and are often considered messengers of the gods, capable of traveling between worlds. The Swan Priestess serves as a bridge between the mundane and the magical, guiding souls through transitions and transformations, much like the swan’s annual migratory journeys symbolise cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
Moreover, in some tales, the swan is associated with the ability to transform into a human form, further emphasising themes of shapeshifting and the fluidity of identity. This ability speaks to the transformative power inherent in the archetype of the Swan Priestess—she who moves through different states of being, gathering wisdom and insight to share with those she guides.
Her mythos invites us into a space of reflection, to consider our own paths of transformation and the ways in which beauty, grace, and deep intuition can guide us through life’s challenges and transitions. The Swan Priestess encourages us to embrace our own power of metamorphosis, to shed old forms and emerge renewed, with the wisdom of our experiences woven into the fabric of our being.
Across the week we will explore with specific indigenous plant allies, wild soma, as well as a shamanic ‘rose’ medicine ceremony.
Medicines:
- Silver birch
- Wild soma (day time immersion within the private forestry)
- Rose (in various forms of the season)
- The Sacred Rose (Santa Rosa)
Creating a Magickal space for teaching, weaving + journeying we will take residence in the beautiful Springfield Castle, Co Limerick, with 200 acres of private woodland, we will be immersed in the space between luxury and wilderness. Here we will stay for 7 nights (20- 27th September), moving through potent energetic work, teaching and shamanic journey states.
This retreat will be led by Cathy Coyle & a core group of guest teachers, these teachers will be announced in the coming days.
The full schedule is available to those with a serious interest.
Cost:
2700 euro for shared room (inclusive of VAT)
3000 euro private room (inclusive of VAT)
This covers
- Seven nights luxury Accommodation at Springfield Castle
- Private access to 200 acres of indigenous woodland
- Group geomancy works at Grange Stone Circle (The largest stone circle in Ireland)
- Lough Gur
- All Food at the castle, with exceptions for any restaurants visited on days out which will be covered by the guest.
- All Medicines - Birch Initiation, Path of the Wild Rose + Wild Mountain Soma + Sacred Rose ceremony
- All teachings + training
- Yoga + Ritual Dance + Breathwork + ceremonial work + tantric teachings
- Transport during the retreat (please note you are responsible in getting yourself to the venue, airport collection can be arranged for an additional fee)
50% deposit to hold your space
(ps. open to enquiries for extended payment plans if aligned)
For T & Cs please contact Cathy at info@cathycoyle.com
