Maplewood Shops
Northampton
MA
Ritual: The Magick of La Befana; Sweeping in the New
Join us for an enchanted evening where we will gather to work with the Magick of La Befana, sweeping in fresh energies, blessings and auspicious beginnings in the new calendar year. We will put out traditional offerings of bay laurel, figs and honey in exchange for asking for the assistance from La Befana.
Once we have cast our sacred circle, we will petition La Befana, the wise Crone of Winter from Italian folklore, to help us clear the way ahead with her magick broom and empower our dreams for 2026.
In the sacred space of our ritual, we will decorate and exchange Blessing Branches, an older custom with many ties to ancient European traditions including the Roman Goddess, Strenia. Participants will get to take home their Blessing Branch to keep on their personal altar and continue working with until the Spring Equinox.
Facilitated by Winifred and Anthony, participants are invited to actively participate in co-creating deep and sacred work inside a safe, ritual space held within a magickal circle of protection.
Once the Ritual ends, attendees are welcome to stay for sharing in a light snack and socializing.
Winifred and Anthony both have many, many years of experience and training in mindfully guiding deep magick within community ceremonies. Our Rituals are
intentionally kept small in the number of attendees, so we can facilitate a more focused and deeply supportive magickal experience.
January’s Ritual is on Wed. Jan. 7th, 7 -9 pm
COST $15 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.
About Winifred Costello:
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.
About 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 completed the coursework of 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.