Wicca for Beginners -1 day Woodland course London

Wicca & Witchcraft is a mystery-religious tradition that includes worship of the divine as as a Horned God & Triple Moon Goddess (and many other deities), works with wild energies of the 4 Elements Air, Fire, Water, earth, and uses ritual magic & Spellcraft for personal empowerment and bettering lives.

Started by Gerald Gardner in the mid 1950's in Southern England, UK, and aided by Doreen Valiente, the `Gardnerian Wicca' grew. Alex & Maxine Saunders began a parallel path later called `Alexandrian Wicca'. These were initiatory paths where participants practised in private Covens! But since then Wicca has grown internationally and evolved with many facets.

This 1-Day woodland based experiential course is led by Mani - Witch & High Priest with 30 yrs of Wicca & Coven experience, and co-facilitate by a fellow Witch & coven leader. .

This course serves as a sound introduction for all Seekers interested in Wiccan path - either as a standalone exploration for you, or progressing to further study that can lead to initiation and training in a Coven!

Contents

This is a basic introduction & experiential course that aims to cover all essentials of Wiccan path with explanations, and ritual works demonstrated; Pathworking & meditation are used for opening, chants & circle dance are included for energy raising; You'll learn about wiccan tools/ techniques, and some understanding of invoking God & Goddess and working with those energies. Some transpersonal Psychology & shadow work is briefly introduced as part of the development.

* Take notes during the course. (but no recording under any circumstances).*

• Why do you want to learn / join Wicca?
• Personal energy & attunement:
• Origins of Modern Wicca ; Wiccan Law & 3 principles;
• Altar in Wicca - how to create one ; what to include;
• Magical tools : Broom, Athame, sword, white handled knife, wands, scourge, staff, pentacle, Cup, Cauldron, Robes, cloaks, crowns, masks
• Sacred Space: Sweeping/ purifications; Consecrations with salt & water/ incense; casting magic circle (words/ demo);
• Elements, Gateways & Quarters; Symbols & qualities of Air/fire/Water/Earth in wicca; Element triangles; invocation words for calling elements (demo);
• Group energy raising (chant, dance etc) .
• Horned God & Moon Godddes in Wicca. Deity work, invocations.
• Ritual magic & Spellcraft in Wicca.
• Wheel of the year. 8-festivals; Esbats- Full moons/ new moon rites.
• Initiations & Coven.

Mindset

We treat the entire Course as a magical event. Infact we begin with consecration and sacred space and close at the end of the course. So please maintain reverence and respect through out, refrain from talking about politics or controversial issues. We will ofcourse have mirthful moments and breaks for socials within the course.

After the Course

Those wishing to progress further beyond this course are encouraged to attend our Full moon rituals & seasonal gatherings, observe and participate, and get magically involved more.

NO Recording / No photography

Tutor may take some photos with permission for publicity purpose. You can take photos of the altar during breaks or after the course ends.

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.

Refund policy

In perfect trust, we are happy to offer full refund if you cancel 3 days prior to the Course.

----- Practical details **Please read fully**------

Meeting point / Time:

• 10.30am-- Windmill Tea rooms, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ

This course takes place entirely in a quiet area in a public woods. However We meet *outside* At Windmill Tea room (seating area) between 10.30am -11am. Then we will go to the woods to do the Course (few minutes walk into the woods to a quiet space with log circles to sit). . Course 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 lunch or snacks.. but can't eat those in cafe area. But we have the whole woods !! Please refrain from eating during actual delivery of the course as it can be distacting to tutors and other attendees who wish to focus and stay in a magiacl mind-set.

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 for 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.

Enquiries

You may have questions on requirements for this course or it being held in the woods . Please write to us via direct email or direct message in advance. We will write back . In order for prepartions (ours & yours) , we will close bookings & enquires 3 days prior to the course.

Bright Blessings
-Mani

About Mani (facilitator) :
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 since 2001. ` 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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