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Language of Magick
Thursdays, September 30 - October 21, 2010
From 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Taught by Katrina Messenger
In this 4-week course, we will delve deep into the common, underlying language of the "n-fold" mysteries -- mysteries of unity, duality, threefold and fourfold paths, as well as the power behind fives, sevens, and tens. In many Wiccan and Pagan traditions, these numbers are important foundations to the work we do and the magick we create.
Each mystery will be explored via several systems (such as the sevens in chakras, the elder planets, and alchemy) if possible to illustrate the way the core mystery expresses itself in multiple ways.
Course Fee: $75
Elemental Mysteries
Thursdays, August 12 - September 16, 2010
From 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Taught by Katrina Messenger
This 6-week course introduces the foundations and offers a deep understanding of working with the four ancient elements of Air, Fire, Water & Earth. We will explore their correspondences, selected skills, tools, and lore.
This class is primarily hands-on with a brief lecture followed by exercises working with each element and its energy. We will do all the simple correspondences on the first night and then build experience and skill for four weeks -- each night focusing on a specific element. On the last night, we will create and perform a single ritual to integrate the work of the entire course.
Course Fee: $150
Between the Pillars of Belief and Disbelief
IvoWith Ivo Dominguez, Jr.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
From 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
As witches, magicians, and shamans of the modern era we are faced with the gift and the challenge of choice in what we believe. Belief is one of the great engines that drives the power of magick but we also know the danger of blind faith all too well. True believers of any system cannever truly know nor understand its workings but without some belief there is no efficacy. The literal interpretation of symbols, rituals, and myths is fraught with danger but so is the reductive interpretation that robs us of spirit and essence. The goal of this class is to encourage an informed subjectivity, a controlled belief, that allows us to find balance between the pillars of Belief and Disbelief.
Course Fee: $50
The Magick and Symbolism of Ancient Egypt
With Michael Smith (Gwydion Stormcrow)
Saturday, December 5, 2009
From 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
For nearly 300 years, Ancient Egypt stood at the pinnacle of civilization. Its monuments, temples, tombs, and artifacts provide extensive and tantalizing clues as to the power of its people. No other nation in history has risen, fallen, and risen again in the way Egypt did during its considerable reign. Its religion, culture, technology, and magick left a lasting impression on societies that are considered to be part of the foundations of western societies, Greece and Rome. And today, over 2400 years since the last native Egyptian Pharaoh ruled, we are still fascinated by the mysteries and secrets of that ancient nation.
In this workshop we will explore the history, mythology, symbolism, magick and religion of Ancient Egypt. We will look at its temples, its tombs, its writings and its artifacts to catch a glimpse of the beliefs and ideas of this elder people. We will seek a balanced viewpoint between ‘Egyptians had intergalactic travel’ of the New Age fringe and ‘if it isn’t carved in stone it isn’t possible’ of orthodox Egyptology. In all of our explorations we will be seeking an answer to the questions ‘how does this affect magickal and spiritual practices today?’ and ‘how can I use this in my personal work and exploration?’
Course Fee: $75
Shadows and Projections: Gazing into the Dark Mirror
With Katrina Messenger
Sunday, October 18, 2009
From 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m.
The shadow contains the parts of self that one has not or cannot consciously accept. These characteristics often contradict our carefully constructed self-image or they represent socially unacceptable dreams or desires. It is often said that we spend the first half of our lives creating our shadow, and the last half reintegrating it back in order to become whole.
The first half of this class provides an introduction to the spiritual, social and cultural frameworks underlying shadow work - at the personal level, and in relationship to community. In the afternoon we will discuss some of the underlying structures of our personal and collective shadows. And we will learn the use of several tools and techniques that can be used within shadow work.
If there is interest, this class can be used to create a shadow group. A shadow group is a group of people who meet regularly to study and discuss their ongoing shadow work.
Course Fee: $75
