Wicca Full Moon Circle - with Birth of Isis Rite (June 20205) London

Join us for our monthly riverside Full Moon ceremony, in Central London. We are giving this partricular full moon a theme, by holding the Birth of Isis rite as part of this event. These rituals are suitable for all interested in Paganism, Wicca & Ritual Magic, and Earth-based spirituality. We meet by pavement steps under Millennium Bridge (south bank), walk down to riverbank, then set up altar and do our ritual. There is a mirthful, friendly, social aspect to the meet n greet at start, and also at sharing food & drinks after the ritual. But during ritual, we all observe reverence for worship & magic!

Astrology note:
Jupiter (ruler of Sagittarius) moves into water sign of Cancer- just few days before this Sagittarius Full moon. In previous years, We have held `Birth of Isis ' rite on a Cancerian new moon. However this time we are holding it on this Sagittarius full moon given the Jupiter in Cancer connection. (Cancerian new moon occurs 2 weeks after this event).

Night of the Cradle is an ancient Egyptian Ceremony honouring the Birth of Goddess Isis. Join us on this Cancerian (water sign) New moon ritual by the shores of river Thames, in Central London - for our 13th 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). These are good open rituals for all beginners to Paganism, as well as Wicca & ritual magic. Ritual facilitated by Mani - wiccan High Priest.

Mythology of Isis :
In Egyptian religious myths, the Sky Goddess Nuit & Earth God Geb come together to bear 4 children.. Isis is one of them and thee most revered Goddess in ancient Egypt. The night that Nuit gave birth to Isis is called the `Night of the Cradle' - and we have celebrated those annually as special rituals. This time we are holding a new moon to do this. The myth is that Isis married Osiris and was a dedicated loyal wife. However when Osiris was killed by Set out of jealousy, Isis embarked on some hard quests to bring her husband back to life. Osiris was resurrected and then became god of the egyptian underworld.
In this ritual we honour Nuit & Isis, and seek her blessings .

Ritual involves pathworking for energy attunement, consecrations, circle casting, calling of elemental quarters, then calling quarters using egyptian words.. Then there follows some Isis-honouring invocations, unveiling of Isis (birth) then bathing he statue in milk and offerings. There will then be magical working.

Event concludes with blessing of food & drinks, and a short social (and packing up / tidying up). End time is approximate.

No prior knowledge is required. We facilitate this ceremony, with explanations and guidance.

Fee: £7 via eventbrite or £5 cash at event.

Meeting point (please read this carefully):

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 Terrain access / Health & Safety :

• These events are held in a public area by riverbank, with some wet concrete steps going down, and gravel to walk. Ritual spot is about 5-10metres from river Thames' waters edge. We organise these Thames-rituals **at low tide** after checking Port of London authority Tide time tables..
• The venue is NOT suitable for those with mobility, respiratory, heart conditions . Those with health conditions & concerns should check well in advance with Organisers on this matter.
• We regret organisers don't have the manpower to assist anyone attending with mobility or health issues or carrying bags..
• All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.

Inclusivity:----------

Please be kind & compassionate throughout the whole gathering. We have a mixture of experienced & beginners at these rituals.

We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+

What to bring? (optional)--------

• Moon crowns, flower crowns, antler crowns ( real or artifical craft items).
• Ritual cloaks / capes, masks you may like to wear.
• Torch light for safe walking in woods/ riverside at night.
• Extra warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
• Small ground sheet or blanket to sit on for social.
• Lanterns / candles
• Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.

Please bring food & drinks to share ------------

Tidying up:-----
Once ritual is done, please be helpful ...

• Take any rubbish out to bins on pavements (empty botles, wrappers, used paper cups. There are recycling bins for botles and cans.
• If there are unopened food items, please share thme out and take them home. .

Policy:-----
NO Drugs, NO filming during ritual ! No children allowed. Our events are for members' personal, magical, spiritual purposes only!

Contacting Organiser:
Please send us a private message if you need more info . We get very busy with preparations and travel on the day of ritual. So pls avoid last minute enquiries / comments.

We look forward to sharing our magic with you.

Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .

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Links --

Our facebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches
Woodland Witches meetup
www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches