"Witchcraft: The Wild Path for Beginners"

This course is taken directly from my book, it runs for one year and one day, with the final day being the day of initiation on the path of the Witch if one so chooses.

Course fee is £300, non refundable and must be paid upfront before deadline added to the advertising post. Venue, dates and times to be confirmed. 


What to expect?
 

The first class will involve a discussion - beginning with an opening ceremony in which we briefly introduce our names, do a meditation to relax ourselves to enter into a meditative state. Over the course of the year we will:

- Journey to meet our spirit guides, guardians and allies

- Build our relationship with the God, Goddess and individual Pagan deities who wish to work with us

- Tune into the cycles of nature to seek harmony with all life

- Walk a path of service to life, helping animals, people and nature

- The path of the Witch offers true spiritual nourishment, independence from doctrine, freedom of faith, freedom of expression and harmony with nature

 

What to bring?
 

- A very positive, can-do and willing attitude to learn and participate!

- A pen and a notepad for additional comments if you so wish

What does it include?

- In person tuition and support from an experienced guide
 

- An opportunity to meet like minded individuals and make new friends

- A chance to step into your own personal power

- The possibility to be a part of a growing network of spiritual people

- 14 x 2-hour classes, and the chance to get hands on in class and Craft

- An invitation to celebrate the changing seasons when weather permits

- Refreshments 


What is not included?

- Due to a desire to go greener, most class notes are in e-format, thus no paper

- Free or guaranteed parking, please arrive early to park

- Items to be purchased outside of class for your own practices


The course syllabus is outlined below

​1. What is Magick? What is a Witch? Ethics. Dedication

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*Dedication ritual performed at home*

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2. Psychic hygiene - Seal, Ground, Centre, Protect and Integrate

3. Spirit Allies - Meeting your Spirit Guide, Animal companion, Angel and honouring your ancestors

4. The nature of the Divine - Who are the Gods?

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5. Cycles of time – The Moon and Sun cycle

6. The five elements, Magickal tools and your altar set up

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7. Psychic development and divination

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8. The path of Healing

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9. Astrology - The Planets and Zodiac

10. Spellcraft I - Candles, Herbs and Oils

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11. Spellcraft II - Crystals, Symbols and Poppets

12. Spellcraft III - Hexes, Curses and defence

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13. Magick circle ritual. Coven work

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14. Initiation/Dedication 


What does Mathew expects from those that he guides?

- A sincere attempt to learn and grow, with the ability to self-reflect

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- Tolerance to all regardless of characteristics or background

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- That all members treat each other as equals, regardless of experience (if any)

- That any sensitive or antagonistic political subjects remain outside of the circle, positive perspectives regarding nature, animals and humanity are tolerated

- To be aware that all people learn and practice every part of life differently, so do not compare themselves to each other, just work together
 

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What is the application process?

 

​1. Send an email expressing your interest, it does not need to be formal. Just introduce yourself, your reason for wanting to do this course, where you are from, what you are expecting or hoping for?

2. If Mathew feels like it is an appropriate fit for you, he will make that known and invite you to meet him in person, not only to help settle first class nerves, but to get to know you a little and your personal circumstances. This may even be a couple of people on a small walk or meditation somewhere. 

3. You will be required to make the full course payment up front given the timeline advertised, you are not just paying for the course, but the seat, so to leave half way through, means it is half-funded course that someone else could have taken.

4. As soon as the payment clears you will be invite to a closed, private Facebook group so all correspondence may be do online. Whatsapp will not be used, nor other platforms as they are not ideal for endless comments or essays that members will share with each other.


What if I cannot make all of the classes, or decide to leave the course?

 

- If you cannot make a specific class or event, just give Mathew plenty of notice so the class is not held up.

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- Applicants are expected to attend the majority of the course because it is personal development but also group-work at hand, to drop below 75% may result in a discussion regarding remaining and the ability to catch up - or not catch up.

 

- Similar to above, if at any point - class 4 or class 12 - you decide to leave, just let Mathew know, come to that final class to say goodbye and Mathew will give you the separation ritual and bestow a farewell blessing. Those who leave are not held in poor standing as life is ever changing and sometimes sacrifices and postponements must be made. 

 

 

Who is not admissible to this course, but is to future workshops or stand alone events?

 

- Previous members who left the course without the courtesy of informing Mathew first

 

- This particularly applies to those who left without notice or paying their costs, causing him to fund the room himself at a loss

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The reason why this has been implemented going forward is not just a matter of manners and resources, but fairness also to those who could have joined in their place. 

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Who is most certainly not welcome to any courses or workshops?

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- In a nutshell those who discriminate, cause harm, abuse, or seek to fracture relationships and communities. Any individuals who bring these qualities or express these destructive behaviours during the course, or at any other time, will be asked to leave.