Calendar of Events

The Temple celebrates Hecate, goddess of the crossroads and matron of Witchcraft, on her August feast day. Temple founder and teacher Adam Sartwell will lead an oracular ritual, where petitioners may commune with the goddess via her invoked priestesses to receive insights and answers to their questions.

Offerings to adorn the goddess's altar are welcome: please only candles (black, red, or white), skeleton keys, red wine, or honey, as we use all of these in Her rites throughout the year and can ensure they will not be wasted. Skeleton keys blessed as part of this rite are used for the ordination of Temple High Priestesses and Priests. We will also be collecting donations for a local animal shelter in Her name.

Register online at: https://conta.cc/3BvvUOs

Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to our start-time to get checked-in and settled before we begin. Once the doors are closed for ritual, no one will be admitted.

Temple of Witchcraft rituals are open to all, and no experience is necessary to participate in the celebration, only an open heart and open mind is required. Per Temple guidelines, face masks will be required while indoors for the ritual. Feel free to wear your ritual finery or robes if you so choose. If you have questions about the ritual, please email virgo@templeofwitchcraft.org.

The Temple's Cancer Ministry welcomes all women to join us for our Women's Circle. In sacred space we will share, be seen, be heard, be witnessed, and offer the same magickal support to each other. 

Please bring a stone of your choice that we will dedicate to this year's working. 

$25 donation. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3JeyIkN

For more information or to register please email Silver at cancer@templeofwitchcraft.org.

The Art, Science and Mysteries of the Drum

Deepen your relationship with the drum and the ecstatic experience of drumming in ritual through exploration of the art, science and mysteries of the drum.

Each of these four classes will be focused on building the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to elevate your drumming and deepen your ritual experience as a rhythmatist. Over the course of these classes we’ll discuss various occult aspects and esoteric lore of the Drum, work together on learning a new polyrhythm for each class, and learn how to release ourselves through improvisation in the context of both rituals and drum circles. 

Some of the other topics we'll discuss and play with are the magick of polyrhythms, energetic profiles of various drums, holding space while actively drumming, personal energy management for drumming, and playing with other instruments.

We'll connect to and find inspiration from rhythms throughout all aspects of life, and how to bring that inspiration into ritual. 

No prior experience is required and all levels are welcome. We will be playing the djembe, primarily. One can be provided if you don't already have one of your own. 

There will also be a featured drum in each class such as the frame drum, doumbek, congas, or dununs. We'll talk about its history, typical rhythmic styles and techniques of play, and how it might be integrated into ritual. 

Whereas the material will build from class to class, each will stand on its own and drop-ins are welcome. Previous material will be reviewed briefly at the start of each new class.

Bring a chair for playing if you have one, and don’t forget water and any snacks you may want. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3Sh1XY7

You are the instrument, the drum is your cohort for expression. Find your voice and let it sing through the drum.

TempleFest returns for a one-day in-person event in South Hampton, New Hampshire! 

We will be having a special one-day event in preparation of our return to a longer weekend intensive in the coming years. Our special event is filled to the brim with:

• Keynotes by Christopher Penczak and Laura Tempest Zakroff
• A concert by Nathaniel Johnstone
• Workshops and lectures by an amazing assortment of speakers
• A vendor’s alley featuring local artisans, witches, and readers
• and a special evening ritual written by Christopher Penczak and facilitated by Temple initiates!

Visit the TempleFest site for details or register online now!