About us
"Waken all Ye unto Life and come Ye as the Charm is made!"
Welcome Witches, Pagans, Magicians, Shamans, Sages & Mages!!
Here in `London Woodland Witches ' our focus is in being Empowered by the powers of Elements, Nature & Ritual Magic! We hold rituals in Woods & Parks around London. And we look to Pagan traditions & Mythologies for magical inspirations !
You can easily attend our regular events:
- 13 Full moons & few new moon rituals by river Thames in central London,
- 8 Seasonal Festivities in Woods (Imbolc, Spring, Beltane, Midsummer, Lammas, Autumn, Samhain, Yule).
- Drumming sessions, Pagan Picnics, Deer watch in Richmond park;
- Cacao ceremonies, Psychic Healing & Protection circles
- Eco / Earth Day gatherings .
- Training workshops & courses .. in Wicca, Paganism, High magic, Angelic works, Planetary magic, Spellcraft and more!.
Magical principles we work with:
• An it Harm none, do what you Will.
• As Above. So Below. As within. So without .
• Know Thy Self.
• The divine is both male & female, has many forms (Gods & Goddesses).
• Elements & Pentagram
-- Our POLICY ---
- NOT all of our Woodland venues are suitable for those with mobility issues.
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
- NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No note-taking, interviews, or recording - Our rituals are `worship & religious events' . You can experience it and go home to write about it.
- No children allowed. (except at special `Family friendly day events' explicitely stated).
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
We look forward to sharing our magic and friendships with you.
"Blessings of good Health, Wealth, Strength, Peace, Love and fulfilment and happiness!" (Wiccan food blessing!)
Bright Blessings
- Mani, Peter, Rachel, Evanna, Meg, Fallowe.
Admin team , London Woodland Witches
January 2026, London, UK
Upcoming events
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- £5.00
New Moon: Birth of Isis- Thames ritual (London)
Millennium Bridge, Thames Embankment, London, GBOn this watery Cancerian new moon, come to our 14th annual 'Night of the Cradle: Birth of Isis' Ritual, by river Thames, Central London.
Join us for first of 2 special New moon rituals ! On this watery Cancerian new moon, we enact our 14th annual `"Night of the Cradle: Birth of Isis" Ritual in Central London. These rituals are suitable for Beginners, and all those interested in Paganism, Wicca & Ritual Magic, and Earth-based spirituality. No prior knowledge or experience is essential, as we give explanations & ritual guidelines at start for everyone.----MAGICAL INFO ----
Special theme for June: Night of the Cradle is an ancient Egyptian Ceremony honouring the Birth of Goddess Isis. This is our 14th annual Isis Ritual - where we invoke the Sky Goddess Nut, and enact a ritual birth of Isis. A statue is then annointed and bathed in milk and with ritual offerings. We will be focusing on magical work for Life (Ankh).----PRACTICAL INFO----
Duration: 7.30pm meeting by Millennium Bridge. Event is held by river bank. Event ends at 10pm.
Fee: Book online via Eventbrite. Charges apply.. (OR cash at event. Just turn up and pay).
Ritual venue & Meeting point- Gather on the pavement-steps under the the Millennium Bridge (south bank side, near Tate Modern Gallery) . One of our team member will be there with a Lantern to meet you all! We walk down to river bank, set up altar and start ceremony.
- Riverside -These events are held in a public area by Thames shore, about 5-10meters away from water's edge. There are concrete steps going down from pavement to rivershore. Our rituals are planned on date/ time where tide is low.
What to bring?
You can bring the following optional items to enhance your experience of this ritual event. Torch light, good clothing for outdoors are highly recommended..- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
--- FEASTING & SOCIAL ---
Please bring food & drinks to share (optional). example: bread, butter, putting bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine.
Tidying up: please Take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.-- POLICY & GUIDELINES ---
- The Rivershore venue is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming during ritual ! No children allowed. Our events are for members' personal, magical, spiritual purposes only!
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
We look forward to sharing our magic with you. Please send us a private message if you need more info.
Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
‐‐---------About Paganism :
Pagans believe in the power of nature, and see the Divine as both male & female- as having many God & Goddess forms. Modern pagan practitioners use belief systems, images and symbols from ancient paths . Powers of elements -- air, fire, water, earth, nature spirits, angels, dragons, fairies, spirit animals, ceremonial magic and more are all integrated in modern rituals.About the Organiser :
Mani is an author, teacher, initiated Witch & High Priest, with 30yrs of Wicca & magical experiences. Since 2004, he has been holding more and more ceremonies in Woods, parks and riversides as a way of connecting to nature. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, some training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends Hindu & Shamanic practices in pagan rituals.All our rituals on eventbrite
www.LondonWoodlandWitches.Eventbrite.comInstagram:
http://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitchfacebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitchesWicca info
www.mani.org.uk1 attendee - £15.00
Full Moon Cacao & Goddess Ceremony in the Woods (wimbledon)
Tea Rooms@The Windmill, Wimbledon Common, SW19 5NQ, GBWe venture into the woods for Cacao & a full moon ceremony - Sacred space, consecrations, elements, and invocation to Goddess & woodland God
This is a special gathering, where for the first time, we are combing our full moon circle & our Cacao circle together. It's also the first time after a gap of many years, when we return to Wimbledon woods for Full moon ritual.--- 1. MAGICAL DETAILS ---
What happens at this ritual:
- We are using Organic, Vegan, Ceremonial grade Cacao, grown by the Ashaninka Tribe in Peru
- Cacao ceremony: There will be clearing with sage smudging & calling Totemic animal spirits. Energy raised with chants and movements; During chants, Ceremonial grade Cacao is added by each person to heated vegan milk; Each person sets their own magical or healing intentions and drinks their cup of Cacao in silence; Facilitator will be offering few minutes of heart-frequency Singing bowl for each person, as they drink their own Cacao.
- Triple Moon Goddess: We select 3 ladies to represent the Tripple Moon Goddess. A Goddess Call (invocation) will be read out by facilitator. The group will engage in Goddess chants, circling the 3 ladies. Then 3 `Goddesses will read The Charge of the Goddess (public version). They will then bless food offerings, assisted by facilitaor / Priest (Mani).
Cacao drinking in Tribes is old magical practice that works gently in heart-centre and energy openings in people. There are no quick-fix results; It takes time to work. It's effects are subtle, and can include a good feeling of wellness, connection, love, gratitude, mindfullness, positivity.
So starting with groundedness, stillness, and balance is importrant in order to feel the effects of the Cacao.
We began Cacao circles in Hampstead Heath, in June 2021, with Freya Witch leading them . A new cycle began with our Earth Hour Cacao ritual in Queens Woods, Highgate, March 2025.
Our aim is to hold these in woodland, so as to get closer to the natural setting similar to real tribal cacao rituals.
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----2. PRACTICAL DETAILS **Read fully**------Meeting point / Time:
- 6.45pm - 7pm: Meet infront of Windmill Tea rooms, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ
Then we will go to the woods to do the ceremony (few minutes walk into the woods to a quiet space with log circles to sit). .
Travel:- From Wimbledon or Putney, take the bus No 93. Alight at bus stop "Parkside Hospital' . Then walk into `Windmill Road' and walk about 5-10mins. You will see the actual Windmill. Turn right towards car park and veer left into Cafe area.
Toilets: This place has free toilet facilities.
Car park cloaes at 6pm. Windmill road itself wil have a barrier at entrance after car parl closes. Only pedetrian access is open 24hrs. DO NOT BRING CAR IN!!What to bring?
- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
Food & Drinks for Social Please bring food & drinks to share (optional)...
Tidying up: Help us keep woods tidy . Please take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.
-- 3. POLICY / SAFETY / GUIDELINES ------
- NO Drugs at our events any time
- No alcohol at this event
- NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No children allowed.
- Health- This is an outdoor ceremony ina public woods. Terrain not suitable for anyone with mobility, disability or health conditions.
- Cacao - please consult your GP / Doctor if Cacao drinking is okay for your specific health conditions.
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
Contact Organiser: If you have any questions about this ceremony, please write to us. (avoid last few days pls as we get busy with preparations).
We look forward to sharing our magic with you.Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
------------About Wicca:
Wicca, a moder form of Witchcraft religion, was established by Gerald Gardner in late 1950's in England (Gardnerian Wicca), then Alex Saunders (Alexandrian Wicca) with promient contributions from High Priestesses Doreen Valiente (mother of moder wicca) and Maxine Sanders. Wicca has a format of creating sacred space, consecrations, calling 4 elements, energy raising, then invoking Horned Good & moon Goddesses, followed by ritual magic! Wiccans celebrate the 13 full moons (esbats) and the 8-fold seasonal sabats - Imbolc, Spring, Beltane, Midsummer, Lammas, Autumn, Samhain, Yule.
About Mani (facilitator) :
Mani is an initiated Witch & Gardnerian High Priest, starting his wiccan path in mid 90's by studying under Craft elders Dr.Vivianne Crowley & Chris Crowley. Mani has been running private Covens & public rituals since 2001. ` Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends some Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals.
--- Our socials ---
Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitchesInstagram
https://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitchAuthor site / Wicca;
www.Mani.org.uk/WiccaWhatsap group : After attending, you can ask Mani to join our private Whatsapp group.
1 attendee - £5.00
Sekhmet Power -Leo new moon & Solar Eclipse magic ( London)
Millennium Bridge, Thames Embankment, London, GBWe invoke lion-headed warrior Goddess for power & Protection in our 10th annual Sekhmet Ritual at the heart of London!
Join us On this firey Leo New moon Solar Eclipse day, where we invoke the Lion-headed Egyptian Warrior Goddess Sekhmet for Power and protection, and vanquishing our foes! These rituals are suitable for Beginners, and all those interested in Paganism, Wicca & Ritual Magic. No prior knowledge or experience is essential.
- Eclipse Magic:; On 12th August a new Eclipse poratrl opens with a Solar Eclipse in Leo, and will close 2 weeks later with a Lunar Eclipse on 28tAugust. So join us as we do eclipse magic! (we will also b doing the Full moon l;unar eclipse work in 2 weeks time). Note: Mani Navasothy - wiccan Highpriest is the author of world's first ` 'Eclipse Magic workbook' (published in 2012).
-- MAGICAL INFO --
Ritual format
- Attunement : Breathwork ; Then consecrations with salt-water & incense;
- Sacred space: Magic circle casting & calling 4 elements.
- Energy & Deity: Chants, Circle dance; Invocations to woodland God & Moon Goddesses.
- Ritual Magic: Spells, Healing. varies each time
- Blessing of food & drinks; ground circle; close quarters;
- Feasting; tidy up.
Sekhmet Magic.
During Victorian era, it is said that one of the Sekhmet statues brought from Egypt, was on a bridge and fell into river Thames. Some years ago, we decided to enact this by sculpting a Sekhmet statue out of Thames clay, performed a ritual and then took it and sunk it gently into river Thames by Waterloo bridge! Few years afterwards, we did a `Sekhmet Rising' ceremony. Since then we have performed this ceremony every year.
It is believed Sekhmet, a lioness goddess, was at war and in a frenzy of battle, lost her control, and began to kill all the people. Her terrified followers decided to fill barrels with beer and colour it red, and placed them before Sekhmet.. She drank them all and eventually reached calm & balance.
It is for this reason that in our ritual, we pour beer and wine over her statue as offering in the ritual, before asking for her Protection, power, and blessings.---- PRACTICAL ----
Duration: 7.30pm for meeting by Millennium Bridge. Ritual held by riverside. Event ends around .
Ritual Venue & Meeting point
- Gather on the pavement-steps under the the Millennium Bridge (south bank side, near Tate Modern Gallery) . One of our team member will be there with a Lantern to meet you all! We walk down to river bank, set up altar and start ceremony.
- Riverside These events are held in a public area by Thames shore, about 5-10meters away from water's edge. There are concrete steps going down from pavement to rivershore. Our rituals are planned on date/ time where tide is low.
What to bring?
- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
--- FEASTING & SOCIAL --
Please bring food & drinks to share (optional)...example: bread, butter, putting bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine.
If there are unopened food items, please share them out and take them home. .
Tidying up: please Take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.-- POLICY & GUIDELINES ---
- The Rivershore venue is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming during ritual ! No children allowed. Our events are for members' personal, magical, spiritual purposes only!
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
We look forward to sharing our magic with you. Please send us a private message if you need more info.
Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
-----About Paganism :
Pagans believe in the power of nature, and see the Divine as both male & female- as having many God & Goddess forms. Modern pagan practitioners use belief systems, images and symbols from ancient paths. Powers of elements, nature spirits, spirit animals, ceremonial magic and more are all integrated in modern rituals.About the Organiser :
Mani is an author, teacher, initiated Witch & High Priest, with 30yrs of Wicca & magical experiences. Since 2004, he has been holding more and more ceremonies in Woods, parks and riversides as a way of connecting to nature. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, some training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends Hindu & Shamanic practices in pagan rituals.All our rituals on eventbrite
www.LondonWoodlandWitches.Eventbrite.comInstagram:
http://www.instagram.com/Mani.WoodlandWitchfacebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitchesWicca info
www.mani.org.uk1 attendee - £15.00
Cacao - Venus & Luxmi Rite for Heart-Opening, Love & Abundance. (August)
Queen's Wood Road, London, GBSpecial woodland Cacao Ceremony with Venus & Luxmi magic - for healing, Heart opening, love & wellness
We gather every month in the woods for a full cacao Ceremony. Theme for this circle is Venus (Aphrodite) and Lakshmi magic (hindu goddess, and this date is very auspicious for VaraLuxmi in Hindu practices). This prepares is for the following....
- Magic for clearing blockages of the heart, affirmations & empowerment, Opening heart chakra with singing bowls & gentle chimes, and spell-work for personal Romance & Abundance.
Cacao effects.-------
Cacao drinking is an old tribal practice that works gently in heart-centre and energy openings in people. It takes time to work. It's effects are subtle, and can include a good feeling of wellness, connection, love, gratitude, mindfullness, positivity. So starting with groundedness, stillness, and balance is importrant in order to feel its effects.
We began Cacao circles in Hampstead Heath, in June 2021, with Freya Witch leading them . A new cycle began with our Earth Hour Cacao ritual in March 2025.
Our aim is to hold these in woodland, so as to get closer to the natural setting similar to real tribal cacao rituals.
- *We are using Organic, Vegan, Ceremonial grade Cacao, grown by the Ashaninka Tribe in Peru.
----PRACTICAL DETAILS -----
What you can bring
- Food: Vegetarian food / snacks welcome (no meat or alcohol).
- For altar : Flowers & lanterns, LED lights, ritual banners, statues of gods goddess or animal totems.
- Practical - very important. : Wrap up really warm. Bring Cushion/ yoga mat to sit on. blanket to cover your self..(even on a sunny day, it becomes cold at night when sitting in one area).
- Optional- Drums, rattles, percursion musical instruments; Note books; your own crystals & talismans to keep with you for journey; Your own Cup to drink Cacao from. (we provide reusuable cups).
Venues:-----
Our Cacao Ceremonies are held in various public woods, in the afternoon or evening, in natural weather conditions. So please do come fully prepared .Meeting point (On "Queen's Wood Road" - N6 5UU):
- Walk along Wood Lane, then it changes to `Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU . We meet on the left, half way along this road, by a sign board to the Woods.
- Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Mani (Facilittor) will meet & collect you, and lead all attendees into the woods, to a chosen ritual space, where the Cacao ceremony will commence. [ exact location in woods may vary - so please wait at road-side to be led in].
--- OUR POLICY --------
- Strictly NO Drugs/ substances, NO Alcohol at this event.
- For Ages 18+ and over only.
- Health : If you feel unwell please stay at home. you can attend next time.
- These woods are NOT suitable for anyone with mobility issues or wheel chairs.
- Inclusivity: Please be kind, compassionate to one another throughout the whole gathering. We are inclusive of all race, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
We look forward to sharing our magic with you.
Bright Blessings
-Mani
------------------------About the Organiser :
Mani, with Hindu roots, is an author, teacher, initiated Witch & High Priest, with 30yrs of Wicca & magical experiences. Since 2004, he has been working more and more in Woods, with rituals, covens and workshop. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends some Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals.
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