Full Moon Ritual (Monthly Wicca Circle) - London

Join our Full moon ritual (monthly Wicca Circle) on the banks of river Thames, to set up altar, invoke the Triple moon Goddess and do magic at the heart of London. These rituals are suitable for beginners and all interested in Paganism, Wicca & Ritual Magic. Facilitated by Mani (Wiccan Highpriest) & Woodland Witches ritual team, these rituals also provide an opportunity to take on some roles and gain ritual experiences over time.

• These Full moon rituals are scheduled for the evening on the date of Full moon... or the night before, to make full use of the waxing lunar energies . (Please Rsvp and check updates a day before event!)

---- RITUAL OUTLINE -----------------

We meet everyone by the pavement steps under the Millennium Bridge (south bank), walk down to riverbank, then set up altar and do our ritual. There is an informal social after ritual ends, where we share food & drinks and chat.

• 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 out loud some of these element invocations.
• Group energy - we raise with easy chants while circling around or infront of the altar. See below for chants eg, `Lady Spin', `We all come from the Goddess', `River is flowing' etc).
• Moon Goddess invocations - This varies. In general a Priest does the Moon Goddes invocation, while interested ladies hold hands around the altar to tune into the Goddess energies. They then take turns to read a section of The Charge of the Goddess (written by the late Doreen Valiente). If taking on a Goddess role interests you, come dressed suitble, with flower crown/ moon crown, and let us know once you meet us.
• Horned God- occassionally we do chats to invoke a God form (Hern, Cernunnos, Pan, Green Man etc). An invocation may also be read out by a Priestess or a volunteering lady.
• Ritual magic / spell working. This varies each time. We usually do Rune chants for protection, wealth, health, love & joy. Occassionally we may also use a healing chant, or candle magic or other forms of spells. (rsvp so we know exact numbers of people to bring spell items etc).
• Feasting & social: We finish the ceremony with communal blessing of all the food & drinks people brought, then close circle and feast. (please keep area tidy & take any rubbish to bins on pavement. thanks).

---- PRACTICAL INFO -------------

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. (see link in comments section below).

Meeting point & Ritual venue --

• 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 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 River-shore venue is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
• NO Drugs at any time - before, during or after. We keep these events absolutely law abiding and comfortable for all.
• No children allowed.
• Our events are for members' personal, magical, spiritual purposes only! No media circus or other propaganda please.
• Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
• All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
• No Photography or recording during ritual. You can take photos (with permission) afterwards. If posting to social meadia, kindly mention `London Woodland Witches' (thank you!).

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 .
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chants used:
1. "Lady spin your circle bright.
weave your web of dark & light
Earth, Air, Fire an water
Join us as one."

2. "River is flowing, flowing and growing
River is flowing, down to the sea.
Mother Earth, carry me, your child I will alway be
Mother Earth carry me, down to the Sea."

3. "We all come from the Goodess, and to her we shall return
Like a drop of rain, flowing to the Ocean.
Hoof and horn, Hoof and Horn- All that dies shall be reborn.
Corn and grain, Corn and grain - All that falls shall rise again."

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 the Organiser :
Mani 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, holding rituals, covens and workshop in nature. Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, some training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends a little Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals.

Links --

Our facebook group
www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches

Woodland Witches meetup
www.meetup.com/LondonWoodlandWitches

Instagram & Eventbrite
search for `Mani - woodland witch'

Ai note: No Ai was ever used in this or any of our write-up or poster graphics. All are hand-done by Mani . But we are sure Ai is now using our content to train itself.. :-p