May Ritual

MAY RITUAL : FIRE, FLOWER, BELL & BROOM

Banish, Cleanse, Bless, Protect and Renew is the focus of our Ritual.

Walpurgisnacht is Witch’s Night, a Germanic spring festival with deep pagan roots marking the end of winter and celebrating the regeneration of the land and life. Similar to Beltaine, it is a night where bonfires are lit to ward of negative forces and to pass between them provides cleansing, protection and blessings.

Our May RITUAL will work with fire, flower, bell and broom as we ride the tide of Walpurgisnacht and Beltaine. 

Beltaine and Samhain are liminal counter points. Ones in which the traditions acknowledge the proximity of Other Worlds and emphasis the importance of community coming together to commune and raise energy.  At Beltaine, the GreenWood and Fae Spirits draw near as life surges across the land. At Samhain, the Ancestors and Mighty Dead roam in silent processions as life force withdraws to the roots and turns inward.   Beltaine = Inhalation of Life.  Samhain = Exhalation of Death. Both part of a Divine Dance of the ever renewing cycle of life. Walpurgisnacht works with the same tides. 

In our sacred circle, we will banish baneful forces, cleanse ourselves with broom, bell, and fire.  Together we will create bower of greenery and bless talismans of protection in the Witch Fires we light.  

The Monthly Rituals 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. 

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.

Our Monthly RITUALS empower magickal restoration, strengthen resiliency and nurture community/collective care.

May’s Ritual is on Wed. May 6th, 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. 

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 is currently enrolled 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.