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The Western Mystery Tradition is often seen as dry and boring, barren of the vibrant multitude of spirits, fey, and familiars that many forms of paganism and rural religion have.  Not true!  In fact, this system of occult philosophy is teeming with huge numbers of spirits, many of whom are more than happy to lend a hand.  Join Sam Block in learning about the two major kinds of spirits worked with and called upon in the Hermetic tradition, who's who in the seven planetary families and the four…See More

Creating magical items of arcane power have always been a high art in magical traditions, ranging from hoodoo-style mojo bags enchanted with oils and herbs to silver discs inscribed with astrological symbols to pull power from the stars.  Although different traditions have different concepts of creating, maintaining, and decommissioning magical items, also called talismans, the process in creating them is often the same.  Join Sam Block as he describes different styles of talismans, how to use…See More

Outside of reading cards, smoke billets and pendulums are my favorite tools for fortune telling.   Smoke billets—cards with candle soot on them—are just as detailed as tarot cards for giving readings. This time I'll be teaching students a new way to read them that I've never taught before!   Pendulums are perfect for those yes/no questions that tarot is often foggy on. And they're also great for questions involving choices you have to make in your life.   Learn all the techniques above and…See More

Ancient Alexandria during the Roman Empire was a melting pot of Greek, Hebrew, Egyptian, Roman, and other influences as far west as Morocco and as far east as India and China.  With those cultures came their gods and goddesses, spiritual beliefs, and magic rituals.  Many of these were preserved in the Greek Magical Papyri, considered to be occult's version of the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Join Sam Block as he goes over Hermetic beliefs, practices, and rituals used by magicians from the early Roman…See More

Tired of Tarot? Pained by pendulums? Weary of runes? Want something new and fun, or just a system of divination that makes sense?Learn geomancy!This ancient art was second only to astrology for centuries, and known across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for its ease and accuracy of getting answers.Join Sam Block, a seasoned geomancer, as he introduces geomancy back into the occult scene once more. Learn about its history from desert sands of the Sahara to its modern revival across the…See More

Tired of Tarot? Pained by pendulums? Weary of runes? Want something new and fun, or just a system of divination that makes sense?Learn geomancy!This ancient art was second only to astrology for centuries, and known across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for its ease and accuracy of getting answers.Join Sam Block, a seasoned geomancer, as he introduces geomancy back into the occult scene once more. Learn about its history from desert sands of the Sahara to its modern revival across the…See More

Written 2000 years ago in Egypt, the powerful ritual known as the Headless Rite has been used for exorcism by mages in the Mediterranean, knowledge and conversation of the higher Self by Samuel MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley, and empowerment over harmful forces by countless other magicians.  Join Sam Block in discussing the origins, development, and use of this ritual as he shows participants how and where to use the ritual to get the most out of it, both in the physical and the astral.…See More

You are cordially invited to a class in tasseomancy, the ancient art of tealeaf reading. During this fun, hands-on workshop, we'll drink a cup of tea while learning how to give tealeaf readings. Then we'll practice giving readings!Herbal tea and biscuits provided. Please let us know if you have any allergies, can only drink decaf or have any other tea aversion. Though teacups will be provided, feel free to bring your fancy favorite cup and saucer.This will be fun way to learn something new…See More

What is candle magick, and how does it work? In this course you will learn all about this popular and powerful form of magick.Course Fee: $25Instructor: GwendolynSee More

Have you always been curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? This class will offer a brief introduction to the healing practices and modalities used in this timeless tradition. Course Fee: $25Instructor: Mama BubblesSee More

Why do we build altars and create sacred space? Learn how to create a "power station" for yourself to weave your magick - a place thats safe, sacred and yours alone. Course Fee: $15 Instructor: Mama Bubbles See More

What tools do you really need, and what you don't...  also, what can you make yourself? Learn about the different tools that practitioners of magick use, where to get them, how to create them, how to cleanse and charge them.Course Fee: $15 Instructor: Mama BubblesSee More

Many of us have been involved in the various live passages for ourselves and others (Wiccanings, Womanhood, Manhood, Handfastings) but most of us have had little exposure to or are little prepared for our final life passage when we leave this world.As the seasons move toward the dark time of the year, it is an appropriate time to discuss how we prepare for the final life passage.Our discussion will be in a few phases.  First, we will discuss those necessary documents we should all have on file…See More

When you hear about "conjuration", do you think of pompous magicians in ruined castles wielding swords and hurling imperious threats at misunderstood spirits bound in arcane circles?  Then stop by with Sam Block and learn the truth about ceremonial magic's most famous type of ritual!  Sam will go over how conjuration really works, its history and roots in shamanic practices, proper conjuration etiquette, and a complete and easy introduction to conjuring and chatting with angels.  With little…See More