Annual Ancestor Ritual [Wed. Oct 28th]
How our ritual evening will flow:
We will begin with our Community Ancestor Altar
We begin our evening honoring our Ancestors at our community altar that will be set up outside in the small courtyard area adjacent to AwenTree. Participants are invited to add offerings and place photos/moments of their Beloved Dead. Once we have finished dressing our Ancestor Altar, we will Illuminate the way to the Samhain Gate by “setting candles” bringing light to the shadow that envelops us at this time of year. We will honor and call upon the Exalted Ancestors and Mighty Dead who aid us in our healing, for their guidance, blessings and protection.
Once our candles are lit and the names of our Exhalted Ancestors are read out, we will move into our River of Blood Healing Work, Stones and Petals for the Dead.
Stones and Petals for the Dead
Winifred and Anthony both have many, many years of experience and training in mindfully guiding deep magick within community ceremonies.
Our Monthly RITUALS empower magickal restoration, strengthen resiliency and nurture community/collective care.
October’s Ritual is on Wed. October 28th, 7 -9 pm
TICKETS ARE SLIDING SCALE $15-25 This helps cover the cost of the resources it takes to prepare, create and hold sacred space. You can sign up ahead or pay at the door that evening. Please arrive by 7:15 pm.
Each month features a uniquely crafted ritual, centered on a different magickal intention and focus. While not anchored in any one specific Craft Tradition, there still will be a grounding, protective, structure of a Witch’s Circle to safeguard our mutual energies. All expressions of being human and all levels of experience are welcome.
Meet the Facilitators of the Monthly Rituals
Winifred Costello: Initiated High Priestess, Founder & Owner of AwenTree
Winifred has over 30 years experience, training and practice in Paganism, Witchcraft and Folk Magick Traditions. She weaves together her knowledge in the Craft with the spiritual tools of Energy Healing, Reiki and Tarot to help students create empowered transformation in their lives. She is an Intuitive Tarot Reader, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regression Certified Facilitator. She is the Proprietress of AwenTree and the Founder & Mentor of the Witching Well Community. Winifred is an Initiated High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft Tradition having completed the 7+years it takes to journey the Mystery School and Year of Ministry Training.
Anthony Gladu
Artist, Gardener, Herbalist, Magickal Practitioner and Tarot Reader. Anthony has been on his spiritual journey and practicing Witchcraft for many years. He has complete in Year 3 in the Temple of Witchcraft Mystery School. Anthony is excited to be able to facilitate safe, sacred space for folk to gather together for ritual and a bit of magick.