Woodland Cacao- Cauldron of Cerridwen for transformation - London

"Come dance ye about the Cauldron of Cerridwen..!"

Join us for a monthly Woodland Cacao ceremony - witchy style! This time, on the eve of Pluto going direct, our theme and magical intentions are set for Rebirth & Inner transformation! We shall built a altar and honour Welsh Goddess Cerridwen - who created magic potion in her Cauldron with powers of power, wisdom and transformation for her son! (Full mythology will be read out as part of the guided Journey in this event). Pluto god of the Underworld will be also honoured for he rules death & rebith, power and transformation, hidden riches burried in Earth.

Meeting & Preparation:

The organisers (Mani, Evanna & Elisa) go early to set up altar and get the Cacao heating in our camping cooker. At 7pm we'll come gather attendees by roadside entrance to the woods, and bring you all to the ritual spot (may vary this time). Attendees take a moment to put bags away and settle with cushions, bankets, ground sheets etc. You can aso add your own magical charms, talismans to the altar for charging up.

Ceremony*

• We create sacred space using Sage smudging, Magic circle casting & Calling 4 elements. Invocations to Cerridwen & Pluto are read out.
• Chanting, drumming & some circle dance around the Cacao pot for energising the drink.
• People symbolically take a cup of Cacao for themselves, be seated and drink it quietly.
• Facilitators will come and ring heart-frequency singing bowls for each person. As the Cacao works within, the sound works from the outside to aid in heart opening.
• All settle (seated or lay down covered in blankets) while organisers read out a guided pathworking (Inner Journey). This iicludes some element balancing, the Cauldron of Cerridwen story and reaching deep within for sparking your transformations.

*This ceremony is uniquely devised by Mani (initiated Witch) with various magical, witchy and trasnspersonal elements blended together.

A Note on Cacao drinking in a ritual circle. It is an old tribal practice that works gently in heartcentre and energy openings in people. It takes time to work. It's effects are subtle, and can include a good feeling of wellness, connection, love, gratitude, mindfullness, positivity. So starting with groundedness, stillness, and balance is importrant in order to feel its effects.

--- PRACTICAL DETAILS -------

Fee: £10+ charges via Eventbrite ; Or reserve now & pay £10 cash at event.

Spaces: Limited by how much cacao we can prepare in the woods (ie our cooking pot size!) So please make final booking in advance . Thank you.

Venue: Queen's Wood (nearest Tube: High Gate). This ceremony is held in a public woods, in the evening, in natural weather conditions , So please do come fully prepared as follows!--

Meeting point (7pm):

• Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods, Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU .
• Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
• Mani (Facilittor) will meet & collect you, and lead all attendees into the woods, to a chosen ritual space, where the Cacao ceremony will commence.

What to bring: --------

Essential

• Torch light for safe walking in woods at night.
• Extra warm clothing, blanket to cover (for Journey time),
• rain-coat, good outdoor shoes or boots, ankle covered socks!
• Small ground sheet, cushion or blanket to sit/ lay on.

Optional-

• Drums, rattles, percursion musical instruments
• Note books
• Lanterns / candles
• your own crystals & talismans to keep with you for journey.
• Your own Cup to drink Cacao from. (we provide reusuable cups).

--- POLICY / GUIDELINES --------

• NO Drugs/ substances, NO Alcohol at this event.
• Only Vegetarian/ vegan foods snacks, thanks.
• For Ages 18+ and over only.
• Health & Safety: If you feel unwell please stay at home. you can attend next time.
• These woods are NOT suitable for anyone with mobility issues, wheel chairs.
• Inclusivity: Please be kind, compassionate to one another throughout the whole gathering. We are inclusive of all race, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+

We look forward to sharing our magic with you.

Bright Blessings

-Mani, Evanna, Elisa.

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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 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, with rituals, covens and workshop. 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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