
What we’re about
"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, Hazel, Rachel, Evanna, Elisa, Fallowe, Dewi
Events team , London Woodland Witches
June 2025, London, UK
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Full Moon Ritual & Eclipse Magic - River Thames (Sept 2025) LondonMillennium Bridge, London£5.00
The September's Full moon is also a full Lunar Eclipse. So join us on Sunday 7th Sept 2025, for a very special Full moon Circle, with additional Eclipse magic at the start... as we prepare and go into eclipse hour. We start early so as to `catch' the full energies of when Eclipse starts .(see data below in comments) ).
Mani Navasothy- Wiccan High Priest & author of world's first `Eclipse Magic workbook' (published in 2012) will lead this special additional magic as part of the Full moon ceremony. No prior knowledge or experience needed.
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.
General Outline:-----
We start with a brief pathworking - a guided visualisation for stillness and energy opening. This involves connecting to the Earth and the moon/ stars, as well as some personal Charkra work (optional).
- This is followed by consecration where each person is blessed with consecrated water & incense.
- Then a magic circle is cast with a wand, and visualisation of a protective bubble / sphere around us.
- Elements Air, fire, water, earth are called in east, south, west, north. We usually ask a few volunteers to read some of these element invocations.
- We raise group energy with easy chants while circling around or infront of the altar.
- Then call on ** Goddess & God** energies.
- We then have a moment for some magic/ spell working. This varies each time.
- Feasting & social: We finish the ceremony with communal blessing of all the food & drinks people brought, share some thoughts/ feed-back, then close circle and feast.
----PRACTICAL INFO----
Duration: 6.30pm meeting by Millennium Bridge. Event is held by river bank. Event ends at 10pm.
Fee: Cash £5 or £5+ charges via eventbrite.
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.
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 ---
Over the 21yrs we have been holding woodland events, we've developed some essential guidelines. Here are key points.
- 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 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.Links --
Our facebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches
Woodland Witches meetup
www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches - Woodland Witches - Autumn Equinox Ritual Gathering (London)Queen's Wood Road, London£8.00
Come join us for a very special Autumn Equinox Gathering with Woodland Witches. This takes place a day just before an Indigo new moon & a partial solar Eclipse . We'll set up sacred space, call upon Hades Dark Lord of the Underworld, and Persephone maiden goddess and enact her journy into the underwordl by walking the Spiral.. inpreparation of winter to come. Autumn represents the 2nd harvest of the year.. that of fruits.
Outline & Ritual format (may vary on the day):
- Meeting & greeting attendees at entrance to woods (On Queens Wood road) & walking all to ritual spot, where altar is set up.
- Opening prayers & attunement,
- Sacred space- Consecrations & Circle casting.
- Calling of elemental quarters & spirit animals. then Element chant.
- Calling of Goddess (Demeter).
- Calling of Hades Dark Lord..
- Walking the Spiral..
- chants, drums, spiral dance.
- Communal Blessing of Food & drinks
- Closing circle & feasting & socials
- Tidy up / departures.
-- PRACTICAL DETAILS--
Fee: General £10. Concessions £8. CASH at event or via Eventbrite. (Link below )
- Duration: 5pm to 9pm
- Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London.
Meeting point:
- Queen's Wood, High Gate. These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions .
- Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods . (Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU) .
- Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space.
Woodland safety --
- If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of other socials that you can attend in the future.
- The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, full of roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues.
- Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support.
- There are no formal toilets nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk).
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 Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No children allowed.
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
Contacting Organiser:
Please send us a private message if you need more info. Please avoid last minute/ day enquiries as our team get busy preparing for this big event. We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you.Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches . - Full Moon Ritual near River Thames (Oct 2025) LondonMillennium Bridge, London£5.00
Join us on the banks of river Thames for our October Full moon ceremony.. part of our monthly circles. 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.
General Outline:-----
We start with a brief pathworking - a guided visualisation for stillness and energy opening. This involves connecting to the Earth and the moon/ stars, as well as some personal Charkra work (optional).
- This is followed by consecration where each person is blessed with consecrated water & incense.
- Then a magic circle is cast with a wand, and visualisation of a protective bubble / sphere around us.
- Elements Air, fire, water, earth are called in east, south, west, north. We usually ask a few volunteers to read some of these element invocations.
- We raise group energy with easy chants while circling around or infront of the altar.
- Then call on ** Goddess & God** energies.
- We then have a moment for some magic/ spell working. This varies each time.
- Feasting & social: We finish the ceremony with communal blessing of all the food & drinks people brought, share some thoughts/ feed-back, then close circle and feast.
----PRACTICAL INFO----
Date: Tuesday 7h October 2025.
Duration: 7.00pm meeting by Millennium Bridge. Event is held by river bank. Event ends at 10pm.
Fee: Cash £5 or £5+ charges via eventbrite.
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.
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 ---
Over the 21yrs we have been holding woodland events, we've developed some essential guidelines. Here are key points.
- 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 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.Links --
Our facebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches
Woodland Witches meetup
www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches