pensiveLast night, the eve of Beltaine, was Walpurgisnacht--the opposite hinge of the year from Hallowe'en, the eve of Samhain. These are the points in the year where the veil between the worlds is thinnest, and souls may most readily pass from one realm to the other.
Appropriately, Cora Anderson, widow of renowned Wizard Victor Anderson, and co-founder of the Feri Tradition, chose last night to pass over into the Summerland to join her beloved husband of 60 or so years, who passed over in 2001. Cora was 93 years old, and Beltaine was their wedding anniversary.
The list of their Feri trainees and initiates is long and illustrious, including Gwydion Pendderwen, Starhawk, Francesca DeGrandis, Alison Harlow, Thorne Coyle, Eldri Littlewolf, my own Morning Glory, and many others. Indeed, a full list (which I hope someone will compile) practically reads as a "Who's Who" of some of the most prominent figures in the magickal community!
Cora passed over in the hospital about 1:00 AM, surrounded by a number of her closest friends and initiates. She was definitely ready to go, and her timing could not have been more perfect.
Blessed Be, Cora. See you next time around!
BB-OZ, HM
May 2 2008, 21:51:10 UTC 13 years ago