Learn use of sigils & several methods in spellcraft & magic; Practical Candle magic & Cord magic, with a ritual in woods; cafe nearby.About this Event
Ritual Magic & Spells are performed by people for many reasons - for Love, good health, Wealth, Protection, Career; And for progress in life, spirituality, for wellness of family, frineds and community. Magic is done alone or with a trusted group of people - friends, coven of witches, wizards.
In this workshop, you'll learn different techniques of doing ritual magic for your self. There will be practical magical workings - Candle magic, Cord Magic. You'll also be taught some key sigils & symbols to use with your magical workings; There will also be an introduction to Ethics of Magic, Magical safety techniques, and brief over view of other types of spellcraft such as image & poppets magic, blood & sex magic, creating Witch bottles & doing Healing spells.
Altar & Magic circle:
We are practioners of Wicca & Witchcraft; Its normal for us to create a sacred altar with various tools; perform consecrations, call the element quarters & raise energy - before doing ritual magical works.
Workshop Content / schedule
- 1pm: meet n greet by Windmil cafe; walk into woods/ workshop begins.
- 1.30pm - course begins in woods.
- Introduction to spellcraft & Magic - how we do magic; within-without principle; Laws of Return; Basic preparations for beginners; safety & warning in spellcraft;
- Magical techniques - brief overview of some magical tools & techniques (poppets, blood magic, sex magic, sigils /planetary squares, and some modern alternatives such as image/video magic.
- Cord Magic (practical work) - Using Cords, how you can do magic; demonstration & practice with a cord (you can actually use the opportunity to do a bit of magic) . ( 1 metre cords will be provided).
- ----Break (30mins)------
- Symbols - Basic introduction to symbols for ritual magic - Runes, planetary symbols, angelic symbols, few hieroglyphs.
- Candle Magic - Preparing the candle- anointing/ consecrating; Intention setting; Using one of the Runes learnt. Then brief Magical ceremony - to perform candle-magic once candles have been prepared.
- Q&A; closing thoughts;
- 6.00pm - workshop ends.
** No audio/video/mobile recording allowed during this workshop.
**You are encouraged to take notes, and ask questions to further your learning.
** essentials notes will be sent to all attendees by e-mail a day after the event.
Practical details **Please read fully**
Fee:
Important notes on cancellations / updates: If severe weather or other local issues arise, the event may be postponed or cancelled. In such a case, full refund will be given to those who paid in advance.
Meeting point & Venue:
We meet *outside* At Windmill Tea room (seating area) .
- Windmill Tea rooms, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ
Workshop is in the woods. (few minutes walk into the woods to a quiet space with log circles to sit). . Workshop will end by approx 6pm.
- Rain: If it's wet/ raining, we will put up a Tarp cover, as we have done in previous outdoor workshops.
- 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/ Tea rooms.
- Car park/ cafe/ toilets: This place has free car park / toilet facilities. Car park fills up so get there early to park.
- Cafe spending: It has most types of food/ breakfast / coffees etc. If using card payment, there may be a minimum spend of £10.. or a 50p surcahreg for lower spends.
- Own food/ drinks; You can bring your own packed lucnh or snacks.. but can't eat those in cafe area. But we have the whole woods !!
What to wear / bring:
***Please dress really appropriate for weather! Even on a sunny day, it can get cold quickly.***
- Good water-proof coats, proper boots/ shoes / are not going to get soaked in mud/ rain. Gloves, scarf. hats; possibly a bag/ ruck sack to put all your belonging and set aside (on the ground, when doing ritual).
- Bring a soft cushion to sit on (as we'll be seated on logs or the ground).
- Bring a blanket to wrap up for your comfort.
- Bring a hot flask of drink for your self and any snacks for breaktime.
Bright Blessings
-Mani
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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 for over 25years. ` 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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Event venue
Windmill Tearooms, Windmill Road, London, United Kingdom
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