Sunday, December 13, 2015

YULE RITUAL, Sunday Dec. 20, 11am, at The VORTEX

Tejas Web presents
A Ritual for the Winter Solstice

When: Sunday, December 20, 2015 11am

Where: The Yard @ The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 Bus route #20, 21, 22 & 320.

Cost: FREE (Donations for Tejas Web welcome)

Please join us as the wheel turns, and we gather ‘round the Yule fire to celebrate the return of the Sun with story and magic!

Our intention: We explore the kiss of Winter, embrace the dark and light, and connect.

This is a family-friendly ritual and all ages are welcome!

Everyone is encouraged to bring finger food and snacks to share for feasting after the ritual. The fabulous YULE BAZAAR opens immediately after the ritual with last minute shopping opportunities of handmade, locally-created, and pagan-friendly holiday shopping!

You may also wish to bring canned food items or an unwrapped toy or clothing to donate to Safe Place.

Admission is free and Tejas Web gratefully accepts donations to support our magical work.

Dress for the weather.

All ages welcome.

Friday, October 30, 2015

DATE CHANGE for Samhain Ritual: now Sunday Nov. 1, 7pm

The Tejas Web Samhain ritual has been rescheduled due to current and potential weather conditions. We will observe Samhain on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, at 7pm, at Garrison District Park. More details below.
Blessed Samhain,

Suzanne, for Tejas Web
**


The veil between the worlds thins, and we honor and connect with our Ancestors....

Tejas Web's Ritual for Samhain 2015
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, beginning at 7:00 PM
at Garrison District Park, 6001 Manchaca Rd, Austin, Texas 78745

Our intention: we seek the wisdom of our ancestors to heal the past; we embrace the present, to create the future that we desire.

Gates open at 6:45, ritual begins at 7:00. Please remember that the time changes, and we "fall back", Sunday morning: it will be dark when the ritual starts.

You are encouraged to bring items or offerings for the ancestor altar, but please take them with you after the ritual (unless the offerings are biodegradable).  Other items you may wish to bring: 
  • a chair or cushion for the ground
  • water or non-alcoholic beverage
  • flashlight (it will be dark)
  • a finger-food feast item to share after ritual
  • your own plate and cup. 
Please remember that all Tejas Web rituals are drug and alcohol free.  Ritual wear encouraged, but not required.  Supervised children are welcome; much of the ritual is trance work that is unlikely to engage younger children.

Directions to the ritual site: Garrison District Park is located in South Austin off Manchaca Rd. south of Stassney Lane. From Manchaca, turn east into the park and make an almost immediate right turn. Follow the road back towards soccer fields/athletic courts and park in the lot nearby.  Follow the walking trail up the hill with the restrooms on your right.

Friday, October 9, 2015

TEJAS WEB RITUAL FOR SAMHAIN, Friday October 30, 7pm

As the days darken and the veil between the worlds thins, we honor and connect with our Ancestors during the Samhain Season. Join us for:

Tejas Web's Ritual for Samhain 2015
Friday, October 30, beginning at 7:00 PM
at Garrison District Park, 6001 Manchaca Rd, Austin, Texas 78745

Our intention: we seek the wisdom of our ancestors to heal the past; we embrace the present, to create the future that we desire.

Gates open at 6:45, ritual begins at 7:00.  

You are encouraged to bring items or offerings for the ancestor altar, but please take them with you after the ritual (unless the offerings are biodegradable).  Other items you may wish to bring: 
  • a chair or cushion for the ground
  • water or non-alcoholic beverage
  • flashlight (it will be dark)
  • a finger-food feast item to share after ritual
  • your own plate and cup. 

Please remember that all Tejas Web rituals are drug and alcohol free.  Ritual wear encouraged, but not required.  Supervised children are welcome; much of the ritual is trance work that is unlikely to engage younger children.

Directions to the ritual site: Garrison District Park is located in South Austin off Manchaca Rd. south of Stassney Lane. From Manchaca, turn east into the park and make an almost immediate right turn. Follow the road back towards soccer fields/athletic courts and park in the lot nearby.  Follow the walking trail up the hill with the restrooms on your right.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

TEJAS WEB RITUAL FOR LAMMAS, Sun. Aug. 2, 3pm, at Ancient Mysteries

Tejas Web Lammas Ritual
Sunday, August 2, 2015     
3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

                                                               
At Ancient Mysteries  
209 E Ben White Blvd  
Austin, TX  78704

                                                                     
Join us to celebrate the first harvest!
Our ritual intent:  We trust that the Goddess will provide.
                                                                                 
In this time of the first harvest, we are thankful for what is given, even as we are aware we depend on the tribe to thrive.

                                                                          
Cushions are available, but if you need a chair during the brief trance that will be offered, please bring one. You might also wish to bring a small item to charge with the abundance of the season. NO after-ritual potluck, so please don’t bring food.
                                                                     
This ritual includes a trance that calls for 15 minutes of relative silence, and energy raising with chanting, drum, and movement. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are very welcome, if the children are of an age and temperament to enjoy this kind of activity.              
                                                                                                                                                         
This ritual is open to the public, and free; donations to Tejas Web to defray costs are welcome. All Tejas Web events are drug- and alcohol-free.                                             

Please note our ritual ends at 4:45, and the Ancient Mysteries store will close at 5:00 – so come early if you’d like time to shop!

If you have any questions, please email: sisalfierce@gmail.com

Saturday, April 25, 2015

TEJAS WEB RITUAL FOR BELTANE, Sunday May 3, 6pm

TEJAS WEB RITUAL FOR BELTANE
Sunday May 3, 6pm, at Garrison District Park, 6001 Manchaca Rd., Austin 78745

Join Tejas Web's dance with love and desire this Beltane! Our intention is:
We celebrate love and desire, and empower what we desire to manifest in our lives and communities.

Please bring:
o    finger foods to share for the informal potluck feast after the ritual
o    drums or other instruments if you want to help create a drum jam after the ritual
o    water or what you need to stay hydrated (no alcohol please; all Tejas Web events are drug- and alcohol-free)
o    dress for the weather and, if you choose, for Beltane dancing!

This ritual includes meditation, spellwork, and energy raising with dancing, drumming, vocals. Children accompanied by a responsible adult are very welcome, if the children are of an age and temperament to enjoy this kind of activity.

Directions to the ritual site:
Garrison District Park is located in South Austin off Manchaca Rd. south of Stassney Lane. From Manchaca Rd., turn east into the park and make an almost immediate right turn. Follow the road around and back towards soccer fields/athletic courts and park in the lot nearby. Follow the trail past the restrooms, and head to the left off the trail towards the wooded area.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Elements of Magic: an Introduction to Witchcraft

March 28 - May 2, Saturday afternoons, 2-5pm
ELEMENTS OF MAGIC
With Suzanne and Matt
At Ancient Mysteries, 209 E. Ben White Blvd, Ste 202, Austin  78704

In this class we will awaken within us the clarity and knowing of Air, the passion and will of Fire, the mystery and daring of Water, the silence and strength of Earth, and the swirling cauldron of Spirit. We will create or deepen relationship with the Elements as we explore their power and magic.

This class is an experiential introduction to magical practice in the Reclaiming witchcraft tradition. All who feel called to the craft, and to the magic of the Elements, are welcome. No magical experience is required.

Class fee: $125 - $185 sliding scale. Pay what is right for you within this range. A $25 non-refundable deposit (which applies to your fee) reserves your place. Balance is due on or before the first day of class. If you have questions, please ask.
Refund policy: If you cancel at least one day before the class you'll receive a refund of any amount you paid over the $25 deposit. No refunds are issued for no-shows, or for cancellations made the day of the class or after class starts. 

Please pre-register by March 23.

TO SIGN UP ONLINE (pay by PayPal): Email your name, email address, and phone number, with a note that you are signing up for Elements of Magic March 2015, to mcanna314@hotmail.com.  AND--
Use PayPal to pay by credit card or send money ($25 deposit, or payment in full) to tejasweb1031@gmail.com. Include a note that you are signing up for Elements of Magic 2015. Please add an additional $5 to cover the fee which PayPal charges Tejas Web.

TO SIGN UP BY MAIL (pay by check or money order): Print and fill out the Class Registration Form available from the link under Classes at http://www.tejasweb.org and mail it with a check or money order payable to Tejas Web to: Classes, Tejas Web, PO Box 11586, Austin TX 78711

For more info, or if you have questions, contact Suzanne, mcanna314@hotmail.com, 512-282-5541.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Tejas Web Ritual for Imbolc, February 1, Sunday, 4:30pm

TEJAS WEB RITUAL FOR IMBOLC
Sunday February 1, 4:30 pm, in Garrison District Park, 6001 Manchaca Rd., Austin 78745.

Join Tejas Web in celebrating Imbolc, the feast of Bridget! In this ritual, we will take a trance journey inspired by and based on Starhawk's classic "Way to the Well" drum trance. Our intention: We journey to Bridget's sacred wells to forge an anchor to our personal power.

Info and what to bring:
o  something to sit on on the ground (such as a blanket, pad or camp chair) during the trance;
o  water or what you want to drink (non-alcoholic);
o  finger food to share for the potluck feast after the ritual;
o  a flashlight to help in packing up afterwards;
o  dress for the weather.

Children are welcome with a supervising adult. However, please be aware that the heart of this ritual is a drum trance that probably won't engage young children. No activities specifically for children are planned.

All Tejas Web events are drug- and alcohol-free. There is no charge for admission to the ritual, but Tejas Web gratefully accepts donations to support our magic and ritual work.

Directions to the ritual site:
Garrison District Park is located in South Austin off Manchaca Rd. south of Stassney Lane. From Manchaca, turn east into the park and make an almost immediate right turn. Follow the road back towards soccer fields/athletic courts and park in the lot nearby. Follow the trail past the restrooms, and head to the left off the trail towards the wooded area.