Elements of Magic
An introductory course in Reclaiming
Tradition
Using the art of magic, we deepen our vision and focus our will,
empowering ourselves to act in the world.
In the tradition of STARHAWK
& Reclaiming, this class will explore the Elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit as used to
develop the practice of Magic,
Witchcraft, and Goddess Spirituality.
Working through each individual element, students will learn
& refine techniques to include: Creation of Sacred Space, breath-work,
spell-craft, chanting, visualization & trance, and structuring rituals in
an experiential format. We will
learn to sense, shift and move energy.
This is an opportunity to experience deep magic as we learn the skills
on which to build our individual practices.
The concept of the triple soul and its importance in magic will be
introduced. Once aligned, we will open all of our selves to the beauty and love
around us, creating rituals and practices that can transform us and the worlds
about us.
Preparation:
Read the first six chapters of The
Spiral Dance, by Starhawk.
This class is considered the first of the Reclaiming Tradition’s
core classes. Sarah, an initiated
Reclaiming Tradition priestess and teacher, and Beth an eclectic, will
facilitate the class. This course is usually
taught over a period of six weeks; the weekend will be a full, intense and rich
experience. Please be certain that you
can commit to the entire weekend.
When: Friday, 3/22/13 from 6-9:30pm,
Saturday, 3/23 from 10am until 9:30pm, and Sunday, 3/24 from 10am until 3pm
Where: Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster
(across from Central Market)
Phone
717-290-1517 for more information
Cost: $185 - $155 sliding scale,
includes a copy of The Spiral Dance.
Stop in to
register and pick up your book at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603.
We will accept two students who have previously completed Elements to take
the class at no charge – you would be expected to assist with priestessing
responsibilities. Contact Sarah to apply
for one of these positions.
We
try to balance the need to be justly compensated for our labor with our
commitment to make our work available to people of all economic levels. By using a sliding scale, we hope that those
who can afford to do so will pay on the higher end. No one will be excluded
from the class for lack of funds.
Reclaiming is a growing
tradition in our culture today. It is a call from and to the ancient Goddess
and Her immanence. It is a call to know ourselves in all of our parts, so that
we can create the powerful magic that changes all worlds. While we live in a
culture of domination and control, worlds full of desire, beauty, love and
grace surround us and the Craft opens them to us. We honor the cycles of nature, the earth and
the goddesses and gods that live within each of us. Reclaiming is an ever-evolving tradition that
is rooted in Eco-feminism and the Feri Tradition. It is dedicated to personal
empowerment, teaching and unifying spirit and politics.
