Walking the Spiral: Songs from the Wheel of the Year

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1.	Spirals of Change 03:32	lyrics	buy track
[F] [C] [G] , [F] [C] [G] x 2 [F]Here we are [C]walkin’ the wheel [G]again, [F]Familiar [C]pathways lead through [G]time, All the same yet not the [F]same. Ever [C]onward through the [G]ways, [F]On these [C]spirals of change. What we reap is what we sew, What we learn is how we grow, Ever reaching towards the light. Journey ‘round the stars and sun, Seasons flowing one by one, Time and space change everything. [Am]Patterns & Cycles & Forms [Em]repeating, [Am]Swirls & Whirls of life unta[Em]med, [Am]Ever unfurling and evo[Em]lving, Yet the [C]beauty of it all remains the [D]same But different [F]Cater[C]pillars in the [G]garden, [F]Meta[C]morph to butter[G]flies, Flitting in the bright moon[F]light, World turns, the [C]night becomes the [G]day, [F]As they dance the [C]spirals of [G]change Patterns & Cycles & Forms repeating, Swirls & Whirls of life untamed, Ever unfurling and evolving, Yet the beauty of it all remains the same But different What we reap is what we sew, What we learn is how we grow, Ever reaching towards the light. Journey 'round the stars and sun, Seasons flowing one by one, Time and space shape everything. Oh yes On this Spiral of Change
2.	Yule 01:57		buy track
3.	Yulesong 04:06	lyrics	buy track
We stand before you, Holy Mother Shining bright among the stars Patiently waiting through the long night For your song to be reborn Ancient fires brightly burning As a beacon calling home Our newborn Sky King Comes with the dawning Hail the Mother! Hail the Son! Deck the halls with evergreens cut from our might yule log placed against the fireback in the hearth. Light the fires and keep them burning 'gainst the worst the Jack Frost Brings to chill the bone and freeze the heart Give with love gifts from that heart that will live on in memories Much longer than any mere toy Winter's flowers soon will bloom warmed by our Mother's Sun And coaxed along by Nature's thrumming Song We stand before you, Holy Mother Shining bright here on the Earth Patiently waiting through the long night For our Sun to be reborn Sacred fires burning brightly As a beacon calls us home Bathing in her moonlight Basking in his sunlight Hail the Mother! Hail the Sun! Hail the Mother! Hail the Son! Hail the Mother! Hail the Sun!
4.	Imbolc 00:45	info	buy track
5.	Meadow Awakens 04:07	lyrics	buy track
[C7m]Cold are the days beneath a [Am7]weak winter sun, [C7m]Colder the long nights beneath the [Am7]moon. [Fmaj7]Warm are the dreams of those sleeping [C7m]beneath snow, Warmer the [G]days yet to [D]come. [C7m]Flowers and grasses lie under [Am7]frosty quilts, [C7m]Dreaming of new days in the [Am7]sun. [Fmaj7]Seeds and old roots Intertwining [C7m]in the loam, Await Mother's [G]heart beat and [D]hum. [F]Each passing night brings another [C]new dawn, [F]Each day longer than the [C]last. [F]Spring soon is here, time for dreaming [C]nearly done, Its Time to let [G]go of the [D]past. [C7m]Burrowed deep down 'neath last season's [Am7]old growth, [C7m]Clusters of bumble bees do [Am7]sleep. [Fmaj7]While up above, nestled warm in [C7m]treetrunk homes Chickadees [G]dream of berries and [D]seeds. [C7m]Mother, she calls, and all souls must [Am7]answer her [C7m]Slowly awakening in the [Am7]sun [Fmaj7]Stretching and moving to the rhythm [C7m]of the earth The Meadow’s awa[G]kening has [D]begun. [F]Each passing night brings another [C]new dawn, [F]Each day longer than the [C]last. [F]Springtime is here, time for dreaming [C]at an end, Time to let [G]go of the [D]past. [F]Each passing night brings another [C]new dawn, [F]Each day longer than the [C]last. [F]Springtime is here, time to reach up [C]for the sun, Its time to grow[G] and [C]bloom.
6.	Oestara 01:02		buy track
7.	Welcome In the Spring 02:07	lyrics	buy track
At last the long winter is ending Sun shines longer with each new day The snowdrops are yawning and stretching Reaching up to the warming rays Sweet Flora awakens the daffodils Primroses and violets, too. The blossoms rise up as she calls to them, Sparkling in the morning dew. At last the spring is beckoning With its promise of longer days The birch tree and willow are leafing With the maple not far away Buds cover the cherry and lilac trees The dogwoods and redbuds , too Soon flowers will crown and adorn their limbs Nectar feeding multitudes At long last the winter is ending Queen bumble bees take flight Buzzing busily on their fuzzy way Through the crocus and meadowbright With baskets of gold for her children She rebuilds the winter worn hive And sends them to visit the myriad Of Bright blossoms as they rise. The song of the bees fills the warming air As they Welcome in the Spring
8.	Beltaine 01:06		buy track
9.	Shall We Bring In the May 03:07	lyrics	buy track
(Quick dance step pace)(D G C) G intro 8 beats Shall we [G]go out in the forest, under the [D]full moon tonight? Shall we [G]go amongst the trees, and see what we [D]find? Shall I [G]go out alone? Or will you be [C]coming along? As I[G] venture forth to [D]find and bring in the [G]May! (la la la la la la la la la la la laaaaa) What [G]say you that we'll find out here in these [D]moon dappled woods? And [G]do you think we'll see any sparkling [D]streams? Oh to [G]lay with you on the moss, and listen to [C]flowing water sing, What a [G]loverly way to [D]find and bring in the [G]May! (la la la la la la la la la la la laaaaa) Do you [D]think that we will see the [G]Green Man tonight? Do you [D]think the Goddess walks this [G]grove? Could it [D]be that they will meet under [G]this moon light? Joining [G]us as we [D]find and bring in the [G]May! Shall we [G]go out in the forest, under the [D]full moon tonight? Shall we [G]go amongst the trees, and see what we [D]find? Shall we [G]go out alone and will you be [C]taking my hand? As we [G]walk the woods to [D]find and bring in the [G]May! (la la la la la la la la la la la laaaa) What [G]say you won't these flowers make the most [D]beautiful bough, And [G]do you think these vines would make a nice[D] crown? Oh to [G]dance with you 'round the fire and [C]into the night! What a [G]delightful way to [D]find and bring in the [G]May! (la la la la la la la la la la la laaaaa) Shall we [G]go out in the forest, under the [D]full moon tonight? Shall we [G]go amongst the trees, and see what we [D]find? Shall we [G]honor the Goddess and the [C]God in our Dance? Making [G]magic as we [D]find and bring in the[G]May! (la la la la la la la la la la la laaaaa) Do you [D]think that we will see the [G]Horned One tonight? Do you [D]think the Green Woman walks this [G]way? Are they [D]celebrating with us in the [G]grande Great Rite? Yes, they're [G]finding and they're [D]bringing in the [G]May! Shall we [G]go out in the forest, under the [D]full moon tonight? Shall we [G]go amongst the trees, and see what we [D]find? Shall we [G]go out alone and shall you stay [C]here by my side? As we [G]venture forth to [D]find and bring in the [G]May! (La la la la la la la la la la la la) (slower) (La la la la la la la la la la la la)
10.	Litha 01:06	info	buy track
11.	Midsummer Song 03:34	lyrics	buy track
Opening my eyes, on this Midsummer morning Early dawn sunlight peaking through the trees Laughter of Campmates floating on a cool breeze Excitement and joy,at the Thoughtof this day All Hail, the sun at Midsummer! The Oak King resplendent,on this longest day, Celebrate, the Goddess so verdant The wealth of our Mother,is growing and ripening in the warmth of the Sun Floating along, on a slow moving river Diamonds of sunlight dancing on the soft waves Dragonflies flit by as I gaze at the blue sky The heat of the sun glistening on my damp skin All Hail this wondrous Midsummer The Holly King’s coming, But he’s so far away, The sweet taste of summer still rests on my tongue Succulent gifts from The Mother Fresh from ripening in the warmth of the Sun Greeting the Sun on this midsummer morning Basking with joy in the warmth of his rays Floating on sunshine. Through this summer Solstice. Remember the sweetness of this midsummer’s day
12.	Lammas / Lughnasadh 02:43		buy track
13.	Autumn Harvest 03:04	lyrics	buy track
4th Fret [G]Come and join me on this [C]Lammas [G]day [G]Under clear blue [D]skies [G]Come and join me in this [C]Harvest [G]Song [G]Under the [D]warm sun so [G]bright [Cmaj7]Thankful for the grains that [A13]wave in the Autumn breezes [Cmaj7]Grateful for barley, wheat and corn[A13], [Cmaj7]Joyfully sharing all the [A13]Bounty of Mother Gaia [Cmaj7]Root, vine, [A13]stalk, hoof and [G]horn [G]Come and join me on this [C]Lugh[G]nasadh [G]Under night time [D]skies [G]Come and join me in this [C]Harvest [G]Song [G]Under a [D]full moon so [G]bright [Cmaj7]Gathering from fields we've [A13]sown, oh not so long ago [Cmaj7]Reaping rewards of proper [A13]care [Cmaj7]Sharing our joy at the [A13]Bounty from our Earth mother [Cmaj7]Spirit, water, [A13]fire, earth and [G]air. [G]Here we are, singing [C]for Tayil[G]tyeh (Tailtiu) [G]Under the Milky [D]Way [G]Raising voices in this[C] Harvest [G]Song [G]Sharing the [D] joy of this [G] day [Cmaj7]Grateful to gather here amongst [A13]our community and [Cmaj7]Thankful for each and every one[A13], [Cmaj7]Joyfully sharing in the [A13] love of our great Earth Mother [Cmaj7]Under the [A13] warmth of the[G]sun [Cmaj7]Under the [A13]the cool gaze of the [G]moon [Cmaj7]Together now and[A13]'til we meet [G]again. [Cmaj7]Together now and[A13]'til we meet [G]again.
14.	Mabon 01:26	info	buy track
15.	Come Celebrate Mabon 03:30	lyrics	buy track
The heat of summer is starting to wane Autumn approaches o'er mountains and plains Equal day and equal night The time of balance is ours once again Weather is cooling, the harvest is fine Apples for cider and fruit for our wine Celebrate the Equinox With bounty we harvest from bush, tree and vine Let us rejoice in the plenty of summer Fresh from long days in the sun Let us give thanks for these gifts from the Mother Come Celebrate Mabon! Now is the time to let go of the chaff Embrace the future and release the past As we plant, so shall we reap, Walking our pathways we learn how to dance. Let us delight in the bounty of summer From long days spent in the sun Let us be grateful for our verdant Mother Come Celebrate Mabon! Let us give thanks for the passing of summer and for cool days yet to come Let us look forward to long nights of starlight Come Celebrate Mabon! The heat of summer is starting to wane Autumn approaches o'er mountains and plains Equal day and equal night The time of balance is ours once again Weather is cooling, the harvest is fine Apples for cider and fruit for our wine Celebrate the Equinox With bounty we harvest from bush, tree and vine Let us rejoice in the plenty of summer Fresh from long days in the sun Let us give thanks for these gifts from the Mother Come Celebrate Mabon! Now is the time to let go of the chaff Embrace the future and release the past As we plant, so shall we reap, Walking our pathways we learn how to dance. Let us delight in the bounty of summer From long days spent in the sun Let us be grateful for our verdant Mother Come Celebrate Mabon! Let us give thanks for the passing of summer and for cool days yet to come Let us look forward to long nights of starlight Come Celebrate Mabon! Come Celebrate Mabon! Come Celebrate Mabon!
16.	Samhain 01:28		buy track
17.	Transitions 05:10	lyrics	buy track
Capo 3 Am 2 3 4 E 2 3 4 Am 2 3 4 E 2 3 4 [Am]Horned owl [E]sounding, [Am]scaring [E]up an evening [Am]meal [Am]Full moon [E]shining, [Am]Dancing to [E] the Ravens'[Dm]call, I [E7]twirl, in the [Am]silvery light, [E]through the [Am]veil. [E] [Am]Spirits [E]find me, [Am]clothe me in [E]gossamer and [Am]light, [Am]Feed me am[E]brosia, [Am] hold me [E]as we dance our [Dm]way, In[E]to, the [Am]deepest part, [E]of the [Am]night. [E] [F]Floating on [Am]silent wings, [F]Part of the [Am]starlight, [F]Flowing am[Am]ong the Ways, And [E]on, to, that next [Am]life. [E] [Am] [E] [Am]Lining the [E]pathway, [Am]lo do I [E]see who came be[Am]fore, Mothers and [E]Fathers, [Am]sisters and [E]brothers, reaching [Dm]back [E]Down, [Am]Generations. [E] To my [Am]Core. [E] [Am] Stepping in [E]bright light, [Am]I choose to [E]see what is to [Am]come, Joy and [E]Sorrow, [Am]Struggle and [E]Beauty, Love hard [Dm]won, And [E]still I [Am]choose to go, [E]for my [Am]Soul. [E] [F]Floating on [Am]silent wings, [F]Part of the [Am]starlight [F]Flowing am[Am]ong the ways, and [E]in, to, that next [Am]Life. [E] [Am] [E] [Am] [E] [Am][E][Am] [E] [Am] [Em]
18.	Longest Night 00:50		buy track
19.	Elen the Deer Mother 02:22	lyrics	buy track
Finally the time has come, All through the world, The Reindeer, and Roe Deer And Elk spread the word, Go forth, find pieces And sparks of the light, And bring them to Elen For she flies this night. Chorus: Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Run through the Night. Horned Mother, Great Mother, Safeguard the Light. Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Forge the path true, Horned Mother, Great Mother, Life lives through you. Through the long darkness, Through wood, sea and stone, She nestles the new sun In velvet and bone. Deep in her antlers She carries a star, The moon and the world tree Held safe from all harm. Chorus: Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Run through the Night. Horned Mother, Great Mother, Safeguard the Light. Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Forge the path true, Horned Mother, Great Mother, Life lives through you. Night fires to guide her, The lamplights do shine, Warm smells drifting upward, Buttercakes and spice, Music and laughter, Floating on the wind, Bolsters the long flight of our Great Mother Hind. Chorus: Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Run through the Night. Horned Mother, Great Mother, Safeguard the Light. Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Forge the path true, Horned Mother, Great Mother, Life lives through you. Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Run through the Night. Horned Mother, Great Mother, Safeguard the Light. Deer Mother, Deer Mother, Forge the path true, Horned Mother, Great Mother, Life lives through you. Elen, Great Deer Mother All Life Lives Through You
20.	Elen the Deer Mother (Dance Remix) 02:50	info	buy track

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Walking the Spiral of our Wheel of the Year over the last 12 months or so has inspired me to write songs of joy, celebration, thankfulness and gratitude for each of the sabbats and the seasons of our life as we walk our pathways through this world.

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released December 15, 2023

Music and Lyrics: Meren Edna Marie King

Production, Mixing and Mastering: Gina LaMonte

Imbolc: from "Celebrating Imbolc: Me, Myself and I" by Susan Pezsnecker in "2023 Sabbats Almanac" and used by permission from Llewellyn

Litha: from "Litha and the Theme of Paradox" by Michael Furie and used by permission from Llewellyn

Mabon: from "Tales and Traditions" by Kate Freuler in "2023 Sabbats Almanac" and used by permission from Llewellyn

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Concept: Meren Edna Marie King

Artist: Colleen Koziara
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Meren King is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist out of Ocala, Florida. Her originals and covers share what is most dear to her heart - her family, her faith and her passions. From folk to blues to rock and roll, the songs she sings and the stories she tells will take you on a journey of the mind and heart. ... more

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