Time:
Doors open at 6:30, Ritual begins at 7

Intention and ritual description to come

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Who is Baltimore Reclaiming?

We are a group of witches, artists, pagans, healers, activists, queers, priestesses, anarchists, theater geeks, feminists, and other good humans. We see our work as teaching and making magic: the art of empowering ourselves and each other. In our classes, workshops, and public rituals, we train our voices, bodies, energy, intuition, and minds. We use the skills we learn to deepen our strength, both as individuals and as community, to voice our concerns about the world in which we live, and bring to birth a vision of a new culture. We gather, mostly on the Sabbats, to work magic, often for personal healing and also for the healing of our society and planet. We believe that the work we do together in our sacred circles really can change the world.

What is Imbolc?

Imbolc is one of the traditional Celtic fire festivals. Falling at the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, it is a Gaelic festival marking the earliest signs of spring. The lengthening days and the pregnancy of ewes (Imbolc actually means "in the belly") were all signs that the long hard winter was going to soon end. Though there may still be hard times ahead, the worst is over, and plans can be made for the spring and summer season. Imbolc is also sometimes called Brigid, as the holiday was associated with the goddess Brigid and became St. Brigid's Day when Catholicism sought to spread across the British Isles. Modern pagans celebrate this as one of the sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, and traditionally use this holiday to make dedications, commit to intentions, and begin new work.
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More About Baltimore Reclaiming:

Cost: Baltimore Reclaiming does not charge for our events, but we do have considerable expenses! We request a $10-$20 donation per person. You can bring cash or send money ahead of time via paypal to ritual@baltimorereclaiming.org or via venmo to 910-988-5760. No one is turned away for lack of funds. You are fully welcome regardless of your ability to financially donate.


Inclusivity: Baltimore Reclaiming welcomes all genders, all gender histories, all races, all sexual orientations and and all those differences of life situation, background, and ability that increase our diversity.

Children: We are not permitted to have anyone under the age of 18 in this venue. Thank you for understanding.

Drugs & Alcohol: All Baltimore Reclaiming events are drug and alcohol free. We respectfully request that you do not use drugs or alcohol before or while attending our events.
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Scent Policy: We strive to accommodate people who have chemical and scent sensitivities. Please keep these people in mind as you make choices about wearing scented personal hygiene products.

Shoes: Our ritual hall is shoe free. Please bring socks or slippers if you are worried about your feet getting cold.

What to Expect: New to Baltimore Reclaiming? Visit this page on our website to learn more about what to expect at an event.http://www.baltimorereclaiming.org/what-to-expect.html

Dress Code: Wear whatever you like! You are welcome to wear everything from jeans and a tshirt to a tuxedo. Often, people like to wear something special for ritual which might mean a favorite dress, a special shawl, a flower crown, or something else. We encourage you to wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. It is not traditional to wear ritual robes in Reclaiming.