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At Temple Maenad, we gather where the veil between worlds grows thin. Ours is a living circle, a community of witches who come together to honour the ancient rhythm of the Wheel of the Year, meeting at each of the eight sacred Sabbats as the seasons turn and transform.
Every six weeks, amoungst the books of the Library Portal, the ordinary dissolves into something otherworldly. Candlelight flickers against shadowed walls, incense curls through the air and the space awakens... becoming a sanctuary between realms. Here, we step out of the mundane and into the mysterious.
Our name is drawn from the Maenads, the ecstatic devotees of Dionysus. Those wild, untamed spirits who danced at the edge of the divine. Like them, we gather in reverence and in revelry, embracing both stillness and abandon, honouring the sacred through ritual, connection and embodied presence.
Each Sabbat is its own spell: a weaving of intention, seasonal magic and shared energy. We mark the cycles of growth and decay, light and shadow, descent and renewal, not only in the world around us, but within ourselves. Through ritual, storytelling and communion, we attune to the pulse of the earth and the deeper currents that guide us.
Temple Maenad is more than a gathering... it is an experience of belonging, transformation and enchantment. A place where the mystical is called, the senses are awakened and the spirit is free to wander.
Who
Tehani is a published author and High Priestess. Her presence brings depth, structure, and a grounded sense of lived devotion.
Lady Bijou is a storyteller and altar builder, known for weaving rich, immersive environments that feel both otherworldly and deeply intentional.
Each circle is shaped by their distinct yet complementary magic.
When
Our gatherings unfold on the Thursday prior to each Sabbat, moving in quiet harmony with the turning of the year. Each date is shaped by nature’s shifting timelines by honouring what is unfolding both around us in the world and within.
We ask that you arrive ten minutes early, allowing yourself a gentle transition from the outer world into the sacred container we create. Each gathering spans two hours, held as a quiet ritual and celebration.
Where
The Library Portal is an underground, independent library, arts centre and meeting place for the community. It is entirely volunteer-run, motivated by community connection and not by profit.
How to find Library Portal: We love a bit of mystery, and this location is worth the wander! Located opposite 11 Hawthorn Road, Northcote. Enter the grounds of Our Lady Axion Estin, cross the grass, follow the sign and you’ll see the door.
Join Us
NEXT SABBAT: Beltane - The Festival of Sacred Fire
Beltane sings of fire and flourishing. A sacred threshold where the veil thins and the world shimmers with possibility. Life is in full bloom and alive with desire. As flowers burst open and animals dance their courtship rites, we too are called to connect, create and honour the sacred spark within and around us. The earth pulses with fertility and the fires of passion burn brightly in heart and hearth alike. This is a time of union, creation and celebration. A powerful invitation to embrace the full force of your vitality and remember the ecstasy of being alive.
Join us for a deeply immersive Beltane Ritual & Celebration where we will:
• Gently attune to the rhythms of nature and the bloom of spring
• Explore the historical and spiritual significance of Beltane and sacred fire
• Enter a heartfelt ritual to honour the expanding light and awaken the fire of desire within
• Experience a guided meditation and embodiment journey to connect with creation and love
• Engage in sacred craft, creating symbolic offerings and tools to nourish your intentions for the season ahead