Learn use of sigils & several methods in spellcraft & magic; Practical Candle magic & Cord magic, with a ritual in woods; cafe nearby.

This is a workshop where you’ll learn different techniques of doing ritual magic for your self. There will be practical magical workings – Candle magic, Cord Magic. You’ll also be taught some key sigils & symbols to use with your magical workings; There will also be an introduction to Ethics of Magic, Magical safety techniques, and brief over view of other types of spellcraft such as image & poppets magic, blood & sex magic, creating Witch bottles & doing Healing spells.

  • New Date: 2026 tbc
  • Duration: tbc
  • Venue : Wimbledon woods. (meeting at Wimbledon Windmill; tea room area)
  • Fee: tbc ….(Must book in advance).
  • Important notes on cancellations / updates: If severe weather or other local issues arise, the event may be postponed or cancelled. In such a case, full refund will be given to those who paid in advance.

Workshop Content / approximate schedule

  • 1.30pm- meet n greet by Windmil cafe; walk into woods/ workshop begins.
  • Introduction to spellcraft & Magic – how we do magic; within-without principle; Laws of Return; Basic preparations for beginners; safety & warning in spellcraft;
  • Magical techniques – brief overview of some magical tools & techniques (poppets, blood magic, sex magic, sigils /planetary squares, and some modern alternatives such as image/video magic.
  • Cord Magic (practical work) – Using Cords, how you can do magic; demonstration & practice with a cord (you can actually use the opportunity to do a bit of magic) . ( 1 metre cords will be provided).
  • —-Break (30mins)——
  • Symbols – Basic introduction to symbols for ritual magic – Runes, planetary symbols, angelic symbols, few hieroglyphs.
  • Candle Magic – Preparing the candle- anointing/ consecrating; Intention setting; Using one of the Runes learnt. Then brief Magical ceremony – to perform candle-magic once candles have been prepared.
  • Q&A; closing thoughts;
  • 6.00pm – workshop ends.

** No audio/video/mobile recording allowed during this workshop.
**You are encouraged to take notes, and ask questions to further your learning.
** essentials notes will be sent to all attendees by e-mail a day after the event.

Meeting point / Practical details **Please read fully**
Windmill Tea rooms, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ

We meet *outside* At Windmill Tea room (seating area) between at 1.30pm. Then we will go to the woods to do the workshop (few minutes walk into the woods to a quiet space with log circles to sit). . Workshop will end by approx 6pm.

  • Rain: If it’s wet/ raining, we will put up a Tarp cover, as we have done in previous outdoor workshops.
  • Travel: From Wimbledon or Putney, take the bus No 93. Alight at bus stop “Parkside Hospital’ . Then walk into `Windmill Road’ and walk about 5-10mins. You will see the actual Windmill. Turn right towards car park and veer left into Cafe/ Tea rooms.
  • Car park/ cafe/ toilets: This place has free car park / toilet facilities. Car park fills up so get there early to park.
  • Cafe spending: It has most types of food/ breakfast / coffees etc. If using card payment, there may be a minimum spend of £10.. or a 50p surcahreg for lower spends.
  • Own food/ drinks; You can bring your own packed lucnh or snacks.. but can’t eat those in cafe area. But we have the whole woods !!

What to wear / bring:

***Please dress really appropriate for weather! Even on a sunny day, it can get cold quickly.***

  • Good water-proof coats, proper boots/ shoes / trainers.. that are not going to get soaked in mud/ rain. Gloves, scarf. hats; possibly a bag/ ruck sack to put all your belonging and set aside (on the ground, when doing ritual).
  • Bring a soft cushion to sit on (as we’ll be seated on logs or the ground).
  • Bring a blanket to wrap up for your comfort.
  • Bring a hot flask of drink for your self and any snacks for breaktime.

Bright Blessings
-Mani

About Facilitators:

Mani is an initiated Witch & Gardnerian High Priest, starting his wiccan path in mid 90’s by studying under Craft elders Dr.Vivianne Crowley & Chris Crowley. Mani has been running private Covens & public rituals for over 25years. ` Mani has a Physics B.Sc degree, training in Transpersonal Psychology & counselling, and blends some Hindu & Shamanic practices into pagan rituals.

Rachel is an initiated Witch & Priestess, with roots in Wales, and living and co-running a coven in Hampshire. She has a sound knowledge and witchy practice of herbs & crystals, and long term bond with London Woodland Witches. Rachel has facilitated Candle-magic workshops & given talks at various festivals and women circles, and offers her spectacular candlemagic session in London for the first time!