Woodland Witches Samhain Ritual 2026 (Halloween, London)

Join our Woodland Witches on the night of Samhain for honouring the beloved dead & our Ancestors It's that dark time of the year.. as Autumn fades and winter approaches, our thoughts turn 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 prepare 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.. • We have a Strict NO DRUGS or Substances policy! Ritual format (may vary on the day): • Meeting & greeting attendees outside "Queens woods cafe" & candle-lit drumming procession to ritual spot, where altar is set up. (5min slow walk). • Opening prayers & attunement; Consecrations & Circle casting; Calling of elements. • Burning of Regrets; Calling of Morrigan & 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 ---------- Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London (N6 5UU). These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions . Meeting point: (please read this carefully) • Pease Gather at ENTRANCE to Queens woods cafe (on Muswell Hill). Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space. Woodland safety -- • If you feel unwell, please stay at home. There will be plenty of our Events & socials that you can attend in the future. • The woodland terrain is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues. • 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. • Small ground sheet to sit on for social. • Your own Cups/chalice to drink from. Food & Drinks for Social after ritual --- Please bring food & drinks to share . example: bread, butter, pitta bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine. Tidying up: Help us keep woods tidy . Please take any rubbish out to bins on pavements. -- POLICY / GUIDELINES ------ • We have a strict NO DRUGS policy at all times. Some wine may be shared as part of ritual; No children alowed. This is for 18+ yrs of age only. No photos / recording during the course delivery; No media/ journalism/ student interviews at this event; We are fully LGBTQP+ inclusive; You are responsible for your own safety at all times; Do not share personal details with anyone untill you get to know them; Please report any bullying or harrasment to Tutor asap; 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. Our Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/LondonWoodlandWitches Our Instagram Https//www.instagram.com/woodlandwitches.london Info on Wicca www.Mani.org.uk/Wicca