Taylor Ellwood
April 27 - June 7
Course texts:
Multi-Media Magic by Taylor Ellwood
Defining Reality by Edward Schiappa | The Magical Power of LanguageAn Exploration of Linguistic and Semiotic Alchemy
This course explores how language, semiotics and magic can be integrated together to produce effective practical results, as well as how language is used in general to shape the perceptions of other people. We will do the following:
• Examine how magic has been defined by a variety of people, as well as what their agenda was in defining magic. We will also develop our own definitions of magic, as an exercise in linguistic alchemy.
• Explore contemporary practical magical applications of language, with a heavy emphasis on contemporary sigil theory and Burroughs Cut-up technique, as well as my collage work.
• Develop an awareness of multimodality and how it can be applied to magic (Briefly multimodality is a conscious awareness of different modes of doing, which intersect in a given medium. i.e. a book is not just something you read, but also something you experience when you turn a page, smell the book, touch the cover, imagine/visualize the concepts, characters etc.)
• Use writing journals to shape potential events via linguistic divination
The ultimate goal of this course is to show you how to make writing and symbols an effective tool for your magical practice.
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Starhawk
November 9 - December 20
Course texts:
The Twelve Swans --
Starhawk & Hilary Valentine
Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority and Mystery --
Starhawk
Course Syllabus | Inner CompassFinding and Holding the Vision
In the ancient, pre-Christian Goddess traditions of Europe and the Middle East, the earth is sacred: a living being that all of us are part of. Witches, shamans, and Pagans draw on the balance of life for knowledge, renewal and healing.
But right now, at this crucial moment in time, that balance is threatened by global warming, social and environmental breakdown. Our society is faced with a huge challenge—the necessity for fundamental changes in our way of life. Each of us alive today is here for a purpose. We each have a unique role to play in bringing about that transformation—our own gifts, our own vision. And the earth needs us each to be our most creative, compassionate and powerful self.
But how do we find that vision, our purpose for being here, our true work? How do we step up to the challenge, and how can we hold a vision through times of adversity, and find the courage to overcome fears, blocks and challenges?
For some of us, it’s hard to see the vision clearly. Others may need support to take new steps and dare new paths. Some of us may already be on the road, but need help to sustain our energy and enthusiasm when obstacles loom and setbacks appear. The greatest gifts are often found after hard climbs on twisted paths.
Magic, “the art of changing consciousness at will,” offers us tools. In this six week online course, Starhawk will guide us through a process of discernment and reflection, to find and identify our big vision, and develop the grounded spiritual practice that can be our base as we dare to make it real.
Using readings, meditations, directed exercises, journaling and discussion, we’ll find the inner compass that can guide our choices, connect to the allies that can support us, find the courage to face challenges and overcome fears, and the strength to take our vision out into expression and action.
When we put our lives toward the service of the sacred, powerful allies and great powers of regeneration and renewal work through us.
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Don Webb
May 11 - June 7
Course texts:
Required Readings Provided Online
| Cthulhu As Your Writing Partner
H. P. Lovecraft had powerful ideas, but awful prose. This class will teach you how to mine your dreams, love your nightmares, make friends with you Shadow and even actually invoke muses beyond normal human perception. Class activities will include writing, critiquing, dream-control and some ceremonial magic. No previous experience assumed.
Supplemental Course Text(s): When They Came by Don Webb
Uncle Setnakt's Essential Guide to the Left Hand Path by Don Webb |
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