Making of May Gads; Celebrating Beltaine: May’s Ritual

May’s Ritual will be on Wed. May 7th

Making of May Gads, Celebrating Beltaine’s Renewal

Join us in the making of May Gads, a old world tradition that celebrates the vitality and renewal of spring. May Gads are small branches mindfully pruned from the trees in springtime which are then decorated with ribbons and bells.  They share roots with the May Pole and represent honoring the ever-renewing circle of life.  To gently tap or brush your friends, family and neighbors with a May Gad was to wish blessings and good fortune upon the new growth hoped for in the coming season.

In our sacred circle, we will raise a cone of energy, keeping out any and all forces that would cause us harm and allowing in only that which supports and empowers our magick.  It is within ritual space, that we will then decorate our May Gads. After which we will gently bless each other for continued good fortune, vitality, strength, renewal and sustainability.

Each participant will be invited to make a personal May Gad that they will take home to work with through the spring.   

Once we have completed our magick, we will ground the working in our bones and the earth for hope and healing.

After the Ritual, attendees are welcome to stay for socializing and sharing in a light snack.

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.

The monthly Rituals at AwenTree are 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. 

May’s Ritual is on Wed. May 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 of time by CLICKING HERE or pay at the door. 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.

These sacred ceremonies are for like-minded mystical folk who desire to come together (in-person) in facilitated, safe space to explore and embody their magick. Co-facilitated by Winifred Costello, founder of AwenTree, and Anthony Gladu.

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 a forever student and currently enrolled in Year 5 (Ministry Training) in the Temple of Witchcraft Mystery School.

 

 

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.