Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2025 (London)

It's that dark time of the year.. as Autumn fades and winter approaches, our thoughts tunr to Pumpkins and halloween parties. But deeper within we ready our selves to honour our dead ancestors and remember our dead! Join us this night in the woods, where we burn away our regrets and fears in a small transformative Cauldron fire, guarded by the witches and the dark goddess Hecate. Then we prepar to invoke the Dark Lord of Death and Resurrection.. that he may open wide the veil between our world and that underworld where spirits rest.. We then call on our dead ancestors and loved ones gone, remember them . This is then followed by energy raising and rejoicing of our own glorious lives..

Outline & Ritual format (may vary on the day):

• Meeting & greeting attendees at entrance to woods (On Queens Wood road) & walking all to ritual spot, where altar is set up.
• Opening prayers & attunement,
• Sacred space- Consecrations & Circle casting.
• Calling of elemental quarters & spirit animals. then Element chant.
• Calling of Goddess Hecat & Burning of Regrets.
• Calling of Dark Lord.. opening veil between worlds
• Honouring ancestors ..
• chants, drums, spiral dance.
• Communal Blessing of Food & drinks
• Closing circle & feasting & socials
• Tidy up / departures.

-- PRACTICAL DETAILS--

• Fee: Early witches £8+. Standard £10+.   (eventbrite charge added to fees at checkout,). 
• Duration: 6pm to 9pm
• Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London.

Meeting point:

• Queen's Wood, High Gate. These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions .
• Gather at The entrance to Queen's Woods at 4.45pm- 5pm. (Queen's wood Road, N6 5UU) .
• Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252

Ritual Team member will come to collect you, and process into the woods, to our ritual space.

Woodland safety --

• If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of other socials that you can attend in the future.
• The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, full of roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues.
• Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support.
• There are no formal toilets nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk).

What to bring?

• 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 ---

• The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
• NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
• No children allowed.
• Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
• All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.

We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you.

Bright Blessings

-Mani & London Woodland Witches .

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