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In the Name of Self

The second in a series of online workshops exploring and empowering the Iron Pentacle. June 16 – July 28, 2009.

”There is very little that cannot be accomplished in the world through working on the self.” -Victor Anderson

This seven week online workshop will take us deep into the threefold nature of Self and its myriad manifestations. Beginning with foundational questions and practices, we will mine our depths for the multi-faceted jewel of Healthy Selfhood. Through reading, discussion, a variety of exercises and ritual magic we will endeavor to eloquently express that jewel in thought, word and deed. Of course, we will also explore how Self connects to the other points on our Iron Pentacle— Passion, Pride, Power and Sex—informing and shaping the whole while also being fed and shaped by them. Iron Pentacle is a dynamic magical tool for the empowerment of the Feri Witch and through us, the world we engage with.

IN THE NAME OF SELF is a celebration and affirmation of the three-fold spirits we are—Human, Wild and Divine. Expect it to be juicy, surprising and personally revelatory. Expect to work hard and to be delighted as we come to know the Nature of Self as it is expressed in lore and through the gods of the Feri Tradition. If “God is self and self is god and god is a person like myself,”* then who does that make you?

For more information or to register for this workshop, please click here
(or go to www.blackheartferi.com  click on calendar and then on workshop title)

INK AND ECSTASY
Online Workshop

Feri, whether we designate ourselves as students, practitioners or initiates know the value and importance of a disciplined spiritual practice. Writing is, for me, such a discipline. I’ve always been a journaller, a scribbler, a list maker. If it’s important, it gets written down. 

Writing practice opens us up to ourselves, creating a space where  all  parts of the self  find a voice on the page.  It’s impossible to hide from ourselves  in all that empty  space begging to be covered in ink. Inviting the parts of ourselves to speak their peace, we see ourselves clearly and can come not only into alignment, but agreement so all our parts can work in harmony toward the goal of living our lives in a more fully empowered and authentic way.

Writing practice also opens us to ecstasy. When we write, we are able to discern the voice of the Talker, the Fetch and Godself quite clearly—and are able to answer, without hesitation, the question, “How do I know which soul is speaking?” I have yet to find a more meaningful way to access the wisdom of the Personal God and am consistently stunned by the universal truth and beauty of that voice.

Combined with  writing practice is the habit of reading something every day which  is beautiful, inspiring, sensual, sexy, joyful, transformative. I read poetry and prose, fiction and nonfiction, self help and anthropology, religious texts, on-line  blogs and the revelatory written correspondence of my students.

I want to share with you the practice of writing as a means of deepening your spiritual practice and more fully engaging the three souls in meaningful conversation. Ink & Ecstasy will push your limits, broaden your sights and raise your expectations regarding your own capabilities. 

Class meets online for thirteen weeks beginning March 1. No writing experience is required.   Assignments will include reading, writing, class participation and exercises meant to deepen and broaden your current spiritual practice. Our online forum is a respectful, non-critical and kind environment within which to share the whole of yourself. To pre-register, contact me off-list at blackheartferi@aol.com