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Workshop:
The Tantra of Beltane
This workshop will explore the many meanings of the Sacred Union
of the God and Goddes. By definition Tantra means “ an
accumulation of practices and ideas which has among its
characteristics the use of ritual, energy work, the use of the
mundane to access the supramundane and the identification of the
microcosm with the macrocosm. The Tantric practitioner seeks to
use the divine power that flows through the universe (including
their own body) to attain purposeful goals. These goals may be
spiritual, material or both.’ This energy is the foundation of
sexual, alchemical ad spiritual union. Join us as we take a look
at the rich symbolism of this Sabbat and use its energy to
consummate our Sacred Union with the Divine.
Ritual: We celebrate the consummate union of the
God and Goddess in their aspects as Youth and Maiden. We call
to the nature spirits of the land to enliven and bless this
union and bring the fires of passion and quickening into our
lives as we walk the Path. |
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Workshop: Opening to the Anima Mundi (World Soul)
This workshop will discuss the inter-connectedness of all living
creatures. The Anima Mundi is a “pure ethereal spirit diffused
throughout all nature, regarded by ancient philosophers as being
the divine essence which embraces and energizes all life in the
universe”. It is the Soul of the World which animates and
informs all things.
Using this understanding we will have greater connection
to nature and those animal guides that share our world.
Ritual: This, the second harvest is the completion
of what was reaped at Lammas. The Sabbat of Mabon is the stirrings of sunset
as the Sun begins its descent into the Underworld. All life-
animal, human and other are called to provide their collective
resources to ensure sustainability in the dark nights ahead. We
call to our animal guides and embrace our basic instincts of
survival, slowing down in pace with nature and turning within.
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Workshop:
Sitting in the Place of Sacrifice
What does
“sacrifice” truly mean and how can we use it’s nature of potentiality as
Magickal Beings. Just as John Barleycorn willingly dies, so must we
open ourselves to the place of sacrifice within that sits at the
threshold of spiritual transformation.
Ritual:
The first
harvest is upon us and the sacrifice of the God weighs heavily. We
are ready to give way to that which needs release and reap the rewards
of what has been sown in the months prior. Stand before the God of
Sacrifice and Mother Goddess. Release and receive from the bounty of the
harvest that which will sustain through the dark months ahead.
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Yule
Dec. 4th
Workshop: The Inner Awakening
This is the time of reaffirming the light within and awaiting
the birth of an awakened mind, heart and spirit. We will
discuss the metaphorical and esoteric meaning of the return of
the light and the birth of the Sun King and what steps we may
take to nurture the burgeoning light within as we sit silently
in the darkness of the longest night.
Ritual:
This turn of the Wheel marks the transition
inward in preparation for the Light Half of the Year. We call to
the "Sun Child" as illuminator of the way on the longest and
darkest night. Our calls to the Goddess as the White Lady
bring renewed hope that what lays dormant and deep within will
be germinated- quickened and blossom with the tides of Spring. |
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Workshop: Drinking From the Cauldron of Knowledge
We
all desire greater knowledge, but often neglect the
responsibility that is partner to gaining more wisdom. The
Witch’s Pyramid is based on the precepts: To Know- To Will- To
Dare and To Be Silent. Topics of this workshop will include: To
know the steps towards greater knowledge - The Will towards
embracing transformation- To Dare to step on the path to the
Higher SELF - and The Silence of crossing through the Gates of
true Gnosis.
Ritual:
The veils are thinnest and the energy of
this final harvest moves towards turning within. We enter the
realms of the Underworld to seek guidance from our ancestors and
guides. We draw wisdom from Cerridwen's cauldron and spiral to
return to our place within the physical world- now transformed. |
