The next powerful place that the sisters visit is quarry Groeve Blankenberg, traditionally called 'Wolfskop' (Wolfshead) or in local dialect 'Wowskop'.

On their way to the Wolfskop, the witch sisters stop for a moment at the flock of sheep.

Animals are important to them because of their role as spiritual guides (Familiars), their symbolic significance, and their ability to aid in magic and healing.

A Familiar Spirit, for the witches, is a magical spirit that usually manifests as an animal to protect them and assist them with their magic.

The Wolfskop

This striking rock wall that rises above the surrounding landscape seems to rule over the forest like a watchful protector. The wall made of marl, is the result of centuries of flint extraction for construction purposes.

The rough rock face, weathered by time and elements, gives the area a rugged, almost mythical character.

It is likely that wolves lived here in the 15th and perhaps the 16th century.

But was it really wolves who made residents came up with the name Wolfshead in ancient times, or was it the fantasy of a fearful shepherd?

Whatever it was, this geological monument adds to the atmosphere of mystery, as a place where legends and natural elements collide.

Arriving at the foot of the Wolfkop, the witch sisters kneel by the small pool of water.
The elder of the two places her palms just above the surface.

The younger sister follows her movement, her eyes wide and bright, filled with a mixture of awe and tenderness.

“We thank you,” whispers the elder, her voice barely more than a breath. “For the thirst you quench, for the life you carry, for the secret you keep.” She touches the water with her fingertips, and for a moment it seems to grow warmer — a response, an acknowledgment.

The younger witch closes her eyes and repeats her sister’s words, her voice soft but trembling with devotion. Droplets fall from their fingers back into the pool, rippling the surface like a sigh of reciprocity. A bird calls in the distance, and the wind brushes through their hair, as if nature itself were blessing the ceremony.

No grand gesture, no spell — only gratitude, reverence, and the simple awareness that all living things spring from the same source.

'Sunflower',  ceramic

Het groot geheel

We are part of nature, the earth and the universe.

Despite our apparent smallness within the bigger picture, we have the ability to make an impact by connecting from love rather than from fear or mistrust.

'Encouragement', mixed media

At the foot of the Wolfskop in the bee meadow, the Witch Sisters lovingly embrace the tree that stands alone on a small hill.

Trees embody the cycle of life, death and rebirth, which emphasizes their spiritual importance. 

They are a lifeline of existence, allowing energy and knowledge to flow, and forming a connection between earth and heaven, and between humans and the gods.

'Leaves', Ceramic

The Ascent

Arriving at the foot of the rock, the Hotterbeekx sisters climb the stairs that lead to the top of the Wolfskop.

The oldest speaks the following words to her younger sister;

"Don't just look back at where you came from, but also set your sights on the unknown heights ahead. The process requires effort and resilience, but every upward movement brings you closer to self-fulfilment and self-discovery." Climbing these stairs is not just a physical act; it is a metaphor for the ongoing search for knowledge, wisdom and self-awareness."