Serpent Mound

I was born and raised a country girl on a farm in rural southern Ohio. Growing up so close to the land instilled in me a deep appreciation for Nature and all her forms. It seems only natural (to me) that I found myself on the spiritual path of Paganism.

I believe on of the biggest (perhaps subconscious) influences on me was growing up so close to The Great Serpent Mound. The mound is an ancient Native American site built in the shape of a serpent. It is regarded as a place of great energy and many pagan and Native Americans hold rituals and ceremonies on the site.

Its a beautiful area surrounded by woods and is open to the public. Growing up in the region, I went on many family picnics and school field trips on the grounds. Following the paths around the mound and through the woods always seemed so magical to me.

Now that I'm an adult, I live far away from the mound, yet I feel it has been calling me lately. I've had dreams about it and I keep coming across references to it in random places. Maybe its time to take a little trip?

                                                       Aerial view of the mound.