Waters of the Red Spring

"Like the Grail, once found and lifted to the lips of the Fisher King, a sip of her healing waters returns vitality to the Wasteland. Indeed, this is very much the energy surrounding the Blood Spring. The high iron content of the water stains red every fountain, basin and sluice in the gardens, and its obvious menstrual connection serves to further the message: we must shed the old to make way for the new – from death comes new life. For the waters of Chalice Well have never been known to fail; they have sustained Glastonbury through various droughts over the centuries. These icy waters have been revered for their healing properties and have been the destination of pilgrims for hundreds of years." - From The Chalice and the Grail by Jhenah Telyndru, published in the Fall 2009 issue of Circle Magazine.