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Magical & Ritual Groups in London. These groups provide a wide variety of magical workings in London. They are facilitated by individuals or groups with magical & ritual experiences. They are run as non-profiting services to the pagan community and usually charge a small fee for each meeting, to cover running costs and expenses only.
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Hern’s Tribe Open Rituals : (Midsummer, Lammas & Autumn Equinox).
Hern’s Tribe is an outdoor ritual group that has been working for over 3 years We are a friendly bunch, with plenty of experiences in doing indoor and outdoor open rituals (for the Pagan Federation, Beltane Bash & Witchfest). We are opening our tribal space to the pagan community and share our ways, and proudly present 3 outdoor rituals at Midsummer (21st June), Lammas (2nd Augus) and Autumn Equinox (20th September). The rituals will be in the Tribe's unique tribal/shamanic style with lots of drumming, chanting and dancing. If you would like a role (speaking or non-speaking) please let us know in advance. This is a great opportunity to participate in a outdoor ritual and everyone from all paths is welcome. Rituals will be held in Lloyd Park in Croydon (easy to reach from nearby tram stop). For more info, to request a part and to find out when and where to meet please email hern_tribe@live. co.uk or info@pflondon.org
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 *New* Tamesa Healing Group (at Atlantis Bookshop, Holborn). Friday 5th September & Friday 7th November. 7pm-10pm.
We are starting a quarterly Healing Group in central London. This is an ideal forum for people to discuss & share their thoughts, personal healing needs and actual experiences, in a confidential setting. Each meeting will involve shamanic and earth-magic healing techniques. To complement magical healing work, we will also integrate transpersonal & counseling methods, as we believe that magic alone can not solve all our difficulties. Tamesa Healing Group will be facilitated by April & Mani. Spaces are kept small to facilitate deeper sharing & healing work. So prior Booking is recommended. There is a fee of £7 per person per session to cover costs. Contact us via e-mail river@tamesa.info or mobile 077689 41373.
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 PAGAN PATHFINDERS. Pagan Pathfinders aim to explore and develop the Pagan way of being by tapping those inner resources so that we may participate more fully in the ecstasy of the Cosmic Dance.
Founded by Jean Williams in 1975, the object was to combine the ancient methods of spiritual development with modern techniques of inner exploration used in Humanistic Psychology, within a broad eclectic Pagan framework. All those prepared to adventure into inner space, whether new to Paganism or experienced, can benefit. An interest in personal growth and transcendental experience is assumed. Pagan Pathfinders meet weekly on evenings (8-10pm) at a private house in North London. Sessions start in early October, January and April, and run for 10-12 weeks. Groups is small (12-15 people), friendly and informal. There is no charge, but members usually bring biscuits, fruit or other snacks to share.
Pagan Pathfinders place the emphasis on doing and experience rather than discussing or lecturing. Methods of exploration are drawn from a wide range of religious disciplines, both Western and Eastern and also from Humanistic Psychology and the Personal Growth Movement. Similarly, god-forms and archetypal images are employed from diverse Pagan pantheons, astrology, the Tarot and other sources. PP meetings are thus suitable for people who want to learn some of the basic skills common to most Pagan/Occult and meditation schools, without committing themselves to any one path.
Some of the techniques are: Deep Relaxation, Auto-Suggestion, Heightened Awareness, Active Imagination, Energy Raising and Empowerment of the True Will, Healing, Seasonal Celebrations, Sharing Ideas and Techniques.
To attend, apply by post to:
Pagan Pathfinders, BM-OPAL, London WC1N 3XX (pls enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope).
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.GODDESSING GROUP. An ongoing fortnightly personal development and magic group that meets on Wednesdays 7-9 at the Serpent Institute, Kentish Town. NW5. It's an open gathering with people from many paths and none, men as well as women. It has been running for 4yrs. The aim of the group is to relate our personal. spiritual journeys and wider social change to the RHYTHMS of nature, from moon cycles and seasons, the rise and fall of civilisations, to our own breathing. There are talks and discussions about the symbols and philosophy of more feminine and RHYTHMIC cultures, meditations and visualizations/path workings. Cost is £5-10. Phone Jocelyn on 0207 485 0264.
Jocelyn also teaches a class at the Mary ward Centre, 42 Queen Sq. WC1 on The Goddeess on Wed. afternoons 2-4pm, starting on 11th. Jan. 2006. THE GODDESS as the rhythm of life - philosophy, mythology and magic for the 21st. Century.
Jocelyn Chaplin is a low priestess of Rhea (the flow), member of the Dionysian underground, Psychotherapist and artist. She has written many books including 'love in an Age of Uncertainty'. For more info see www.serpentinstitute.com
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Festivals, Networks & Communities.
These bodies organise networking and community events, festivals, as well as provide a number of services.
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Tribe of Avalon (formerly `Avalon in London’) is an open group, welcoming those of any path and at any level of experience, which meets to celebrate the energies of the ancient Goddesses of the British Isles and to learn more of their nature. Our work is based on the Wheel of Brigit-Ana, developed in Glastonbury, which continues to change and grow as we work with it and learn more about the Goddesses of our sacred land. The Wheel continues to change and grow as we work with it and is ever-evolving as we learn more about the Goddesses of our sacred land.
The group began at Samhain 2000 when some of the Priestesses of Avalon trained in Glastonbury but living in London at that time, decided that there should be a group holding ceremonies in London. Since then the group has become open to everyone and welcomes Pagans from any path and at any level of experience. It is a friendly group with a real community spirit so please contact me if you would like more information, or just come along to an event on the day.
We are currently holding Dark Moon rituals and a Goddess group monthly and celebrating each festival in the Wheel of the Year. We hold an annual Full Moon/ Avalon camp in Epping Forest (usually on he bank holiday weekend of August).
“The Wheel of the Year celebrations are no longer always held on Sundays but have moved to the "proper" days. We will be celebrating the Solstices and Equinoxes as close to the actual dates as we can and we will now be celebrating the cross-quarters on their lunar dates (Samhain and Imbolc at Dark/New Moon and Beltane and Lammas at Full Moon), which are more in tune with the energies of the Avalon Wheel.
Most of the events are at Stockwell studios, close to Stockwell tube station but give Jacqui a ring on 07711 515017 for further details, or e-mail her via: Avalon@pflondon.org
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 Pagan Network is a networking organisation set up to promote the acceptance and tolerance of Paganism as a faith system within the UK, and to provide a safe and informative social network both on- and off-line for Pagans in the UK. Formerly known as Wicca UK, this is a large and dynamic organisation, run by an elected committee of 3-4 people. Their on-line discussion forums now have over 5,000 members of which nearly 2,000 are active. There are over 14,000 threads with a total of 145,00 (approx.) posts! Memberships fees range from £20 (£15 for Students. Various other options like Joint/Family are available).
As part of their social networking aim, the Pagan Network runs social moots on a regular basis across the country, as well as occasional national events including Sabbat Parties, conventions and open rituals. All our events are open to Pagans of all ages (except those held in licensed premises), experience levels and paths, and we do our best to ensure newcomers feel welcome and comfortable.
In promoting acceptance and toleration of Paganism, they issue regular press statements on stories and articles relating to Wicca and Paganism in the UK press, work with many media outlets to ensure their articles are accurate as far as possible, and challenge negative stereotypes. They publish a range of booklets on Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism, which are available to schools, employers and other groups who may be unfamiliar with Wicca and Wiccan beliefs.
For more details, visit the Pagan Network website: www.pagan-network.org.
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CADUCEUS PAGAN & WITCHCRAFT FESTIVALS
These are Pagan Festivals that gather together Pagans of all traditions, whether they be Witches, Wiccans, Druids, Odinists, Asatru, Shamans and Egyptian traditions. With newcomers especially welcome, to celebrate with dance, song, drama and ritual, the changing seasons of the year. If you wish to contact them, use e-mail: jp@paganfestivals.com , or visit their websites: http://www.paganfestivals.com
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 Sorita D’Este & David Rankin run Avalonia- a magical/Wiccan/Witchcraft group - through which they provide many resources, on-line informations, interactive Forums, workshops and Correspondence courses. David & Sorita have published more than 15 books between them to date. Their recent works are - The Isles of the Many Gods, Climbing the Tree of Life, Hekate Keys to the Crossroads. Previous ones include: Circle of Fire & Artemis Virgin Goddess of Sun and Moon.
The Avalonia Wicca Correspondence course This has bee running for over two years, and is suitable for all levels- beginner & experienced people interested in Wicca. E-mail and postal options available.
For further information, please use the following Contact details:
Address: BM Avalonia, London, WC1N 3XX, Uk.
e-mail: avalonia93@gmail.com
website: www.avalonia.co.uk.
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The Children of Artemis (CoA) is a Witchcraft & Wicca group began over 10 years ago by Dave & Kate, now a thriving private Organisation catering for much of the specific needs of Wiccans & Witches- based in Croydon, South London. Their gatherings & events taking place through out United Kingdon and parts of Europe. They produce `Witchfest’ - annual festivals. They have an equally growing on-line group.
Witchfest annual festivals in England, Wales & Scotland. The CoA have a web community where they provide Witch Shop (Clothing, ritual tools, CD’s & DVDs, books), Free on-line members area (Bulletin boards, chat rooms), Spell of the Day & vast amounts of links, Hosted pages for Witchcraft/Wicca authors (currently 6, featuring Maxine Sanders, Vivianne & Chris Crowley etc), provide a `Cool new free e-mail’ under the @wytchcraft.net domain. Other services/features: CoA Open Rituals –held in Failfield Hotel, Croydon. Wicca Introduced- Official Course by CoA. Local gatherings- Greenwich, Central London, Croydon, Herts, Fife, Rochester, Brighton, Sheffield, Bedford-Northants, Glasgow. (Phone 0870 4427290 for more info or to set up your own CoA gathering in your area). Wicca & Witchcraft Magazine- bi-annual.
Contact CoA by web : www.witchcraft.org or by post: Children of Artemis, BM Artemis, London, WC1N 3XX. [-info gathered from CoA website-Oct’05]. .
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