Beltane blessings! The Temple community in the northern hemisphere is delighted to welcome in the Springtime and hopes you'll be able to join us for some of our May events, in-person or online! | |
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Registration for TempleFest 2024 is open!!
There is something for everyone at TempleFest! From our opening night market and concert to over 45 workshop sessions, rituals, and panels, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Immerse yourself in 4 days of community, spirit, and education amid the sprawling 700-acre natural setting of Prindle Pond Conference Center in western Massachusetts.
Click the button to visit our all new website, find out more, and reserve your tickets now!
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Land Work Volunteers Needed – Salem, NH
As we enter spring it is time to start working with the land of the Temple of Witchcraft at Grandview in Salem, New Hampshire.
We have a lot of projects: clearing trails, clearing space for cromlechs (stone circles) and ritual spaces, planting and weeding in the gardens, and more. Volunteers enjoy opportunities to connect with other Temple members in a different setting to build community and have fun and interesting conversations while we're working on whatever we’re doing. There are also opportunities to enjoy making use of the ritual spaces or to work with some of the Temple Spirits or the Faery Court.
Planned workdays in 2024 are: May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 15, October 6, October 20, and November 3.
Please contact Jason Gamache, the Lead Minister for Taurus at taurus@templeofwitchcraft.org for more information or to let us know you are coming ... there may be snacks and beverages for volunteers!
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In-Person Mystery School Classes | |
In addition to our online courses, Temple teachers are offering in-person Mystery School classes in California, Maine, and New Hampshire and invite local students interested in an in-person learning experience to check them out!
Witchcraft I – Missouri
Witchcraft II – Missouri
Witchcraft III – Missouri and New Hampshire
Witchcraft IV – Missouri and Massachusetts
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Exploring the Queer Mysteries | |
Class begins May 22nd
Dive into the Queer Mysteries in this series of nine monthly online classes. Queerness and Witchcraft have many points of connection, from the creativity that comes from a spirit of transgression, to the insight available from an outsider position, to the magick of speaking truth about ourselves and our experiences.
If you identify as queer, this class will help you explore the magickal qualities and spiritual wisdom which are part of queer experiences of many kinds and deepen your practice as a queer witch. If you do not identify as queer, this class will help you learn more about the queer community and the varieties of queer experience, while exploring what these mysteries have to teach you in your own life and practice.
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The Sword & the Stone
June 29, July 27 & August 24. Explore the divine masculine with two elemental hallows found both upon our altar and within our souls—the earthy “Stone of Sovereignty” and elemental air's “Sword of Truth”—as we traverse the World Tree to open the gates to kingdoms of the triple god-head, The Lord of Light, The Lord of Shadow, and the Lord of Manifest. Aided by the natural world, with three powerful stones, and three potent essential oils, we explore the mysteries of the Witch God, discovering and healing what Sovereignty and Truth means to us, and how we manifest and balance them in ourselves and the Three Worlds. This class is hosted by the Temple's Capricorn Ministry as part of their Divine Masculine workshop series.
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We Are the Witchcraft: Rosalie Penczak (online)
May 3rd, 7:00–9:00 pm Eastern time, online
Inspired by the universal nature of the Witch as found in Jack Parson’s "We Are the Witchcraft" prose, the Temple of Witchcraft honors our Witch ancestors to deepen our relationship with them.
Rosalie Penczak who some affectionately call the “mother of the Temple of Witchcraft” is the first to be called, on her Greater Feast of May 3. Instrumental in the foundation of the Temple by providing space, support, magickal items, and ritual in those early years, today she is known as an ancestor for helping those who have difficult relationships with their own mothers or mothers who were abusive. She can be called upon for help with acquiring food, clothing, or basic necessities, support in the struggles of helping others, or if you just need someone to listen. She is a great aid in breaking the “evil eye,” hexes, curses, and jealousy from others and improving your divination skills with the crystal ball. She inspires crafting your own tools, or finding them in unusual places.
Come join us on Zoom video conferencing to learn about Rosalie's life and how to communicate with her as an ancestral contact in the Temple tradition. $25 donation to support the Temple. Pre-registration required.
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Join the Temple of Witchcraft community for our celebrations of the festival of Beltane in any of the following locations where in-person rituals are being offered:
May 4 at 4:00 pm in Black Point, NS
May 4 at 5:00 pm in North Palm Beach, FL
May 4 at 6:00 pm in Glastonbury, CT
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Children's Beltane Ritual | |
The Temple's Cancer Ministry offers downloads for parents to celebrate the sabbats of the Wheel of the Year with their children.
Beltane is considered the start of summer. The Goddess and God in all their wonder come together at this time, as a promise, that the cycle of life will continue. There are so many things in this world to love and so many ways we can express our love. Many people dance around Maypoles in celebration. Those who don’t have access to a maypole may use ribbon wands or just simply dance. The point of this is to show your joy.
This download consists of a 6-page ritual outline, 4-page guide to crafting fire-starting bundles, 2-page recipe for lavender simple syrup, and 3 coloring and activity pages on the Celtic sun god Belenus. All proceeds support the Temple of Witchcraft's ongoing work.
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Living a Magickal Life With Chronic Illness | |
May 5th at 7:00 pm Eastern, online
Grab a cup of tea and hop on Zoom as we chat about living with chronic illness and practicing witchcraft. Please join us if you or someone you love is living with ongoing illness, chronic fatigue, or an invisible illness and practices magick. This group is designed to foster community and connection for those who often feel isolated and unseen. Come share ideas, stories, and magickal practices and participate in a healing circle. Facilitated by Danielle Dionne and Lisa Manary.
Please note this is not a support group but rather a group dedicated to conversing about topics related to living magickally when you are facing health challenges.
Registration is $5 and open to all we can accommodate.
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The Spectrum Circle (online)
A Sacred Space for Men-Who-Love-Men
May 9th at 7:30 pm Eastern, online
The Temple's Gemini Ministry offers the Spectrum Circle: A monthly online group for men-who-love-men to explore the mysteries together. See the circle's web page for details and a link to the application form. The Spectrum Circle is open to all queer men who are Temple initiates (Witchcraft 1 or higher graduates. We are not making any exceptions to the Witchcraft 1 requirement at this time.) Zoom meeting information is provided to all group members.
If you are interested, please apply! If you have questions or need further information not provided by the web page, please email gemini@templeofwitchcraft.org.
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Temple Book Club (online) | |
May 14th from 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern, online
Each month we feature a book for conversation and discussion, following wherever our discussion may lead us.
Join us on Tuesday May 14 from 7-8:30PM eastern time meeting via Zoom for our book club meeting discussing Chapters 5-6, pages 79 to 119 of The Witch’s Heart: The Magick of Perfect Love and Perfect Trust by Christopher Penczak. Everyone is welcome even if they haven’t read the book yet as the book is the starting point for discussion.
Everyone is welcome even if they haven’t read the book yet as the book is the starting point for discussion.
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May 15th at 7:00 pm Eastern, online
The Temple's Capricorn Ministry welcomes all our members who identify as men to join us for our online monthly Men's Circle, held the third Wednesday of every month.
In this sacred space, we will have contemplative conversations and hold space for one another without judgment and support each other in our spiritual growth. Together we will explore our sacredness and work collectively to address and heal the Shadow of toxic masculinity.
Please bring an open heart, an open mind.
$5 donation, with all funds going to support the Community Center fundraising efforts.
For more information, please email Michael at capricorn@templeofwitchcraft.org.
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Community Craft Night (online) | |
May 17th at 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern, online
Aquarius Ministry invites you to join us for Community Craft Night. Community Craft Night is a time to come together and work on individual craft projects in a shared community space. You can also come to get ideas and journal about craft project ideas you might like to start. We will start with a quick check-in on project craft plans, then craft together for about an hour, then have the opportunity to briefly share our progress at the end.
This monthly event is free, and everyone is welcome. Fill out the form below to be added to our monthly reminder list. You only need to do this once to be registered for all monthly meet-ups. You will receive an email reminder a few days before each meet-up with the Zoom link for that month. We are looking forward to crafting with you!
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May 17th at 7:00 to 10:00 pm Eastern, online
The Temple's Cancer Ministry welcomes all women to join us for our online Women's Circle. In sacred space we will share, be seen, be heard, be witnessed, and offer the same magickal support to each other.
Please bring a stone of your choice that we will dedicate to this year's working.
$25 donation. For more information please email Silver at cancer@templeofwitchcraft.org.
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Full Moon Ritual (online) | |
May 23rd at 7:00 pm Eastern, online
Temple of Witchcraft Full Moon Magick Rituals for 2024 will be focusing on the lunar rituals from the Temple of Witchcraft Tradition. These wonderful rituals can be found in the path of the moon series as taught by Christopher Penczak.
Full moons are an excellent opportunity to experience Temple of Witchcraft rituals in a small group setting and to get to know more about us and our work, and newcomers are always welcome!
We will continue offering full moon rituals virtually as it has been a blessing in reaching community far and wide. Once you are registered, a zoom link will be sent to the email address you registered with.
Pisces Ministers will be taking turns facilitating the Full Moon Rituals.
$15 donation and pre-registration required.
For more information please email fullmoon@templeofwitchcraft.org
Please note: Ritual begins at 7 pm please arrive a few minutes early so that we honor everyone's time.
Blessed be!
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Children Full Moon Ritual | |
The Temple's Cancer Ministry offers the following downloads for parents to celebrate the esbat of the Full Moon with their children.
The Full Moon in May is called the Flower Moon because of all the beautiful flowers that are in full bloom at this time of the year. Some other names for this moon are the Hare Moon, the Corn Planting Moon, the Seed Moon and the Bud Moon. This moon brings the energy of spiritual and personal growth.
The downloads consist of a 6-page ritual outline. All proceeds go to support the Temple of Witchcraft and its work.
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Healing Deities: Aphrodite, Healing in the Ancient Ocean | |
May 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern, online
Born of the ocean waters, Aphrodite calls to us. With an outstretched hand, She will lead us back to the ancient ocean, where all life was born and great mysteries are kept.
Together in this ritual, we will invoke Aphrodite, the Sacred Waters, and the sacred within ourselves. We will awaken and stir the secrets within and learn to listen to the tides of life that are all around us. We are all a drop of water in the sea of humanity and are an ocean within ourselves.
$20 donation. Preregistration required. All registrants receive a recording of the online session.
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Paint Gazing and Divination Art Workshop | |
May 30th from 7:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern, online
Whether you're a working artist or a curious beginner, this workshop welcomes all levels of experience. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and creativity through the mesmerizing practice of paint gazing.
Abandon convention and dive into the captivating mystery of divination art in Sari Gagnon's workshop, as she discusses seasoned practitioners and their unique blend of techniques used throughout history to spark inspiration and nurture artistic expression.
Then light the spark of imagination with a demonstration on paint gazing, and discover the power that awakens in us when we allow colors and shapes to evoke new perspectives.
Create images through guided meditations and interactive exercises, harness the energy of brushstrokes, or scribbles, and learn how to turn them into your own masterpiece from a place of profound introspection.
$20 donation. All registered will receive a recording of the class. Preregistration required.
Sari Gagnon is an artist, writer and diviner. She is a professional tarot reader, reiki master, instructor, and creativity coach, who also creates customized artworks, crafts, and magickal tools through her business WitchMade.co
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