We will talk about the theory as well as the practical in collecting, processing and using herbs magically. We will also talk about preserving and storing herbs so you have them when you need them. Included will be making fresh incense, poultices, salves, baths, pouches, sachets and other techniques.

The workshop will include formularies, receipts and practical advice. We will also have hands on demonstrations and projects.

A supply list will be provided prior to the workshop

Astrology is more than just a tool for divination, it is a symbolic language that acts as a bridge between the seen and the unseen. It is also a sacred science that is a woven into Herbalism, Qabala, Alchemy, Magick, and rituals of many forms.

In part one of this series we will learn about the building blocks of Astrology. The core concepts behind the Planets, Signs, Houses, the Elements, Modalities, and Polarities will be presented. Then we will see how these building blocks relate to each other through Aspects and are mapped onto the Earth Plane by charts. We will have a glimpse into the worldview of Astrology that change your sense of what it is to attune to nature.

In the same way that you need a certain amount of math to function in daily life, you need a certain amount of astrology for your esoteric pursuits.

In part two of this series we will learn about the applications of Astrology and begin to develop a sense of what is needed to become fluent in this symbolic language. We will see how celestial influences affect us in the rush of daily life as well as in the broad patterns are major initiations in the journey of life. By the completion of this class, the student will have the keys needed to pursue astrological competency.

The history of herbs is the history of civilization. The importance of plants, as food and medicine, has shaped human history culture and spiritual belief systems. In this workshop we will begin to look at the role of plants in our lives as witches. We will examine our relationship with plants in the physical, symbolic, magical and energetic realms.

Specific course work will include:

• Basic issues of practical gardening from earth, air, fire and water (soil, water, air and nutrients)
• History, myth and symbolism.
• The uses of plants in nutritional, medicinal and magical spheres
• Plants as living energetic beings.

Is there such a thing as a language of magick? And where can we learn to speak this language? The glyphs and symbols of divination are intimately connected to the flow of energy we wield within magick. In fact, there truly is little difference between the tools of divination and the tools of magick.

In looking with fresh eyes at divination systems such as Tarot, Runes, and Astrology, we can begin to catch glimpses of the revealed language of magick. Join us as we find our voice within this ancient and timeless conversation.