The Fellowship of the Western Mysteries (Wiccan Fellowship)

Monatliches "Hexen-Heiden Stammtisch" und Vortragsreihe - von unserem Freude by www.feuerkreise.at/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561 auf Deutsch

Die Stammtische finden in der Regel am 2. Dienstag jedes Monats statt. Manchmal gibt es Ausnahmen, abhängig von anderen Veranstaltungen, daher schaut unbedingt hier auf Meetup vorbei- oder am Facebook bei https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561 um die genauen Informationen zu erhalten.

Alle sind willkommen – erfahrene Praktizierende, Anfänger, Neugierige, Heiden und Heiden-Interessierte, Praktizierende ähnlicher Traditionen, und sogar diejenigen, die keine Ahnung haben, warum sie kommen möchten, aber einfach das Bedürfnis verspüren. Auch willkommen sind alle, die zwar nichts über Heidentum wissen, aber Harry Potter und Herr der Ringe und Ähnliches mögen. :-)

Das Thema dieses Monats: Faden und Knotenmagie! Für das Thema des Abends siehe bitte die Facebook-Seite unter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561

Ablauf des Abends:
18:00–19:00: Treffen, Zeit zum Essen und Sozialisieren
19:00–20:00: Vortrag und Diskussion
20:00–Offene Diskussion und weiteres Beisammensein – esst, trinkt und seid fröhlich!

Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.

Das Beisl ist traditionell österreichisch und akzeptiert keine Karten – also denkt daran, Bargeld mitzubringen!

REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY 12.01.2026 at 23:30

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wicca-study-group-2025-tickets-1975226735337?aff=oddtdtcreator

A six-month course in the basic theory and practice of the Craft, focusing on a monthly ritual/magical experience that will give you a taste of what it is to practice Wicca.

Have you heard about Wicca and wondered if it might be something for you? Have you always been curious about magic, witches and wizards, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings and such things and wanted to give it all, somehow, a try? Have you been practicing the Craft on your own or with a group in some form and wanted to get to know some experienced, initiated Wiccans? Are are you simply interested in spirituality, perhaps have done some yoga and meditation, and wanted to give a western path a try?

Join us for The Wicca Study Group and get a real experience of Wicca in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment. We'll work with Wiccan philosophy and practice (focusing on practice), ritual, and magic. We'll connect with natural inner (and outer) sources of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, and we'll begin to learn to attune ourselves with the power of nature, both our own nature and the nature of trees and mountains and lakes and streams and the seasons and all the rest...

As a Mystery tradition, Wicca cannot promise ultimate answers or unshakeable, immutable truth. Wicca has no Bible, no dogma, no Pope. It is a path not of belief but of practice and personal experience, not of ultimate answers, but of ever-renewing, fascinating questions. Not the peace of a Sunday afternoon, but an ever-deepening life of spiritual adventure.

And it's fun! Wicca is a balanced path of both reverence and mirth. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a fantastic spring of learning the Craft!

The Wicca Study Group will be held in English.

The (two) instructors are initiated, active Wiccans (British Traditional Wicca) with more than thirty years combined experience.

NOTE: The Wicca Study Group is not initiatory training, nor is it required for initiatory training, nor is it the only pathway to obtaining initiatory training. It also does not guarantee access to initiatory training. It is simply a chance to get some experience of Wicca to find out if it might be with your thing, and/or to learn some things you can start practicing on your own. AND it is often an initial step for people who want to practice Wicca in a satisfying way on their own, or for people who, down the road, are seeking initiation.

The Wicca Study Group will Meet Once a Month for Six Months, will start at 20:00 and will run approximately 2-3 hours.

You need to register before the beginning of the first session to take part. No joining in the middle as the lessons build on each other. We run the Study Group every year, so they'll always be another chance.

The Event will be held in Vienna, Austria. In Person (not online). The exact location ( in Vienna) will be shared with participants after they have registered.

The dates this time are:

1. January 16- 20:00- 23:00
2. February 13- 20:00- 23:00
3. March 27th 20:00- 23:00
4. April 24th 20:00- 23:00
5. May 29th 20:00- 23:00
6. June 19th 20:00- 23:00

The registration purchased here is for all six sessions. There will be no additional charges, but for some sessions you might need to bring some materials to be used in the sessions. "Eye of Newt, Wing of Bat" and so on... ;-) Everything will be easily obtainable in Vienna, and we try to keep the costs low. None of it is something you need to (or even can) buy from us.

Wicca is an eclectic, diverse tradition with many, many strands. The Wicca Study Group is based, loosely, on the vision of Wicca expressed in the book Wicca: A comprehensive guide to the Old Religion in the modern world by Vivianne Crowley. While not strictly required, we highly recommend buying a copy of the book to read through alongside the course- https://amzn.eu/d/cLycdTW Also If you're not sure about joining the course, reading that book would also be a fantastic way to get a sense of if our style of Wicca might be something for you.

Please, if you have the means, do buy the book rather then download it for free. We get nothing from the purchase of the book, but know the author and as such would like to promote the karmic virtue of supporting writers of good books! :-)

Registration includes access to an online classroom where materials will be uploaded and the class can communicate with each other and with the instructors for the duration of the class as you attempt to put into practice what you are learning. Sessions will be (to the extent possible given what we are doing) recorded (audio only) and shared in the online classroom (along with any documents used) so you can review material, or in case you are unable to attend a session.

NOTE: Clicking RSVP does not register you for the event- it's just a friendly "I want/intend to come". To come you have to apply, register, and buy a ticket below:

You can apply, register, and pay at this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wicca-study-group-2025-tickets-1975226735337?aff=oddtdtcreator

In Wicca and other Neo-Pagan traditions the "Wheel of the Year" is central. Eight yearly festivals that echo the seasonal rites of our ancestors.

This month's celebration is IMBOLC! In the Wheel of the Year, Imbolc marks a luminous hinge between the dark inwardness of winter and the returning vitality of spring. Imbolc is both an outer seasonal festival and an inner threshold of awakening. It is a time to celebrate the first stirrings of life beneath the cold earth, the increasing light in the sky, and the growing promise of renewal. Imbolc, etymologically linked to the lactation of ewes, evokes nourishment, fertility, and the first sweetness of the coming season. It is associated with the Goddess in her aspect as Brigid—a triple Goddess of fire, inspiration, healing, and craftsmanship—whose presence draws us towards creative rebirth and fresh clarity of purpose.

Spiritually, Imbolc invites us to clear away the stagnation of the long winter months and open ourselves to new insights, intentions, and inner illumination. This festival encourages practitioners to honor the emerging light both outside and within—cultivating mindfulness, creative vision, and compassionate action. Through ritual, candlelight, and heartfelt reflection, we welcome the returning life force and commit ourselves to the cycles of growth that mirror nature’s own. Imbolc is a time of threshold magic: a moment to step forward from the depths of hibernation into the brightening path ahead, guided by the fire of transformation and the song of awakening.

TICKETS: You can pay cash at the door (EUR 15) or buy a ticket online HERE (EUR 10):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fellowship-of-the-western-mysteries-open-ritual-tickets-1979108347343?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp
(Online tickets are non-refundable.)

The event and the ritual will be held in English unless otherwise noted. We sometimes do have other groups host rituals, and sometimes they work in other languages. If that is the case it will be noted here.

Doors open at 19:30. Ritual talk-through will start at 20:00 or so and the ritual will start soon after the talk-through. Ritual length varies but the ritual itself should be over by 21:30 to 22:00. Afterwords there will be time for socializing and merrymaking, so plan to stay longer if you're feeling social and you can. If not of course you can go when you wish. :-) There is an open bar on-site. :-)

Attire: Street clothes are fine but try to come dressed as much as possible in a single colour- black and white are best. If you have ritual attire (robes etc.) and would like to wear them, feel free.

Beginners and experienced practioners alike, as well as the merely curious are welcomed. We will explain everything you need to do before the ritual- it's possible (and completely fine) to jump right in.

The environment is friendly and welcoming and newcomers are welcomed! We do a full talk-through before the ritual, explain what the ritual is about and what everyone needs to know and understand, and we'll guide you through the whole thing, so there is really no problem coming if you have no idea what to expect.

Run in partnership with our friends at The Hexen/Heiden Stammtisch Feuerkreise.at/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561.
Feuerkreis Verein members receive a discounted entry- EUR 5.
This must be paid at the door and in cash.

www.fellowshipwesternmysteries.org