The Way of the Mystic Wizard pilgrimage program

The quest for the hallows is an ongoing spiritual process of pilgrimage, inner reconciliation and integration. In essence it is a year long inner world pilgrimage on a path to sacred inner world sites and beings that bring about transformation and meaning in life. Yet, outer world pilgrimage may also be a part of that process, both on an individual and collective level.

We offer annual pilgrimages on which we walk for a few days or longer following sacred paths in the landscape of Albion. Along the way we engage with sacred sites, local spirits of place and we journey to the inner world at special places, some predetermined and some discovered as we walk. These places could be ancient trees, sacred wells, ancient ritual and barrow mounds, cathedrals, sacred groves and small shrines. Any place that allows one to connect to the spirit of the land and how humanity and the spirit world have overlapped in a sacred ceremonial manner.

This pilgrimage into the land and the spiritual realms blesses both us and the land. And blessings can bring about all kinds of change, from healing to breakthrough and transformation. These sacred places processes connect us to landscapes outside us and inside us, and to the deep and meaningful emotions and insights they awaken. Pilgrimage can in fact help build a new way of being in the world, a way that is more oriented to a multidimensional perspective. One in which our individuality and ego are not quite as important as they seemed and we sense our place in the multiverse. This issues forth a feeling of coming home and connection that can relieve deep existential tension caused by our own disconnection from the larger field and realms of reality, both in the natural and spiritual realms.

We have an innate animal instinct to travel that needs not be explained or justified. It is part of our ancient nature. We are originally a migratory species like most species on our planet and reconnecting to this instinct and paying attention to the landscape develops a feeling of coming home to our natural state. The mind can quiet itself and the questions vanish that once seemed so important and the natural state opens us to the spaciousness all around us and within us.

Sacred travel, pilgrimage, is not about how far you travel and it is not about exercise, and it is not about pain or how much you can carry. We move at the pace of connection and no faster. It is not about discussion or endless chatter or reaching the highest point for a photo.

It is not about how far you go, but how deep you go. We go deep in search of reconciling the fractures within us.

This becomes obvious when one combines walking with inner world journeys. For in the inner world, all value is determined by depth for travel is infinite in an instant. We will have an itinerary but the way will ultimately reveal the way. In learning to move across the land in this way we learn to move through our lives this way. Sometimes we are drawn to the glorious heights and vista and sometimes to the deep valleys and the sacred well. Each sacred place discovered resonates with something within us that seeks to be met and engage with what is around us. This is our deepest and collective intention, tno simply meet what wants to emerge with love and care and attention. In so doing we find the inner reconciliation we seek and the peace when those parts come into integrated harmony. How this all happens is a mysterious artistic and spiritual adventure.

The sacred places we encounter can be anywhere where a spiritual being or landscape speaks to us. Sometimes these places and beings need your help, and other times we need theirs. In each case we spontaneously let our spiritual practices emerge. This could be movement, or song, or an inner journey, or ceremonies that engage all of these. We might circumnavigate a sacred barrow mound three times, or a shrine or tree, or sit beside or beneath the sky and take a sacred nap in the sun or shade. We might huddle beneath a sheltering tree in the rain and sip from a thermos of coffee or tea. Whatever the practices, they deepen our intimacy with the land and our own inner selves. We might pick up trash along the way, or remove a blockage from a stream, or read or write poetry, or light a candle in a church or carry a stone for many many miles and finally let it go. We might walk barefoot and we fast and then also picnic with the most simple of foods. All these activities naturally fill out the sacred expression of the pilgrimage of a mystic-wizard.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

These pilgrimages are open to any person 18 or older who has read the way of the mystic wizard, and done all the journeys in the book and has an active connection and relationship with the ancient ones in the inner world.

It is intended for those who wish to deepen their quest for the hallows and awakening, to nature, to like minded mystic-wizards, to sacred ancient and modern magical practices and to the art of sacred adventure and pilgrimage.

How much does it cost?

Typically 50 pounds or 100 dollars per day. It depends on the pilgrimage time of year, the route and the places we stay and eat. All food and drink costs are the responsibility of the pilgrim. Costs for nightly board will be negotiated ahead by the MW Pilgrimage team.

Costs include a stipend for the facilitators of the program. This does not include the costs of facilitator food, drink, lodging or transport, as facilitators are also pilgrims. Rather it is for the organization of and facilitation of the pilgrimages. Facilitators are partial volunteers.

The program is not-for-profit and seeks only to cover reasonable expenses for the time spent to create and maintain the program and pilgrimages. The program is not all inclusive and does not cover transport to and from the starting and end locations.

Where do we go?

These take place in the UK and each pilgrimage is crafted using the resources of the British Pilgrimage Trust and other key books and resources.

How do I found out more or enquire to join?

If you meet the requirements in the 'Who this is for?' section and wish to enquire further about joining the next pilgrimage. Complete the below form and one of the team will get back to you.

What do we do?

What we do:

• Walk

• Talk

• Silence

• Ceremony

• Journey

• Rituals for healing the communal and healing the land

• Journal

• Poetry

• Spontaneous art crafting with nature

• Song

• Movement

• Community

• Solo time