Upcoming Events

Making Blended Incense for Magic– Full Afternoon Class – Rebecca BeattieBlended loose incenses have long been used for purification, for summoning spirits, and in natural magic. This full afternoon class (1pm to 5.30 pm) introduces you to they key ingredients scents, starting with learning about resins and their scents. You then learn how to select herbs and oils to mix with these, for your magical or spiritual intention: these are key correspondences. The tutor then teaches you to make your own blend according…

Practical Sigil Magic Evening Seminar - workshop – Mark Vincent Making sigils is a technique of practical, results-oriented magic. With roots in old grimoires, sigil magic was updated by the famed occult artist Austin Osman Spare, who incorporated the use of the subconscious and personal creativity. Chaos magick took it up with the work of Peter Carroll, and from there it has sometimes come to also involve active self-hypnosis. This class takes you through essential mechanism of sigil magic: from intent…

Tarot Cards for Absolute Beginners – Minor Arcana Afternoon Workshop – Sue Terry If you’re fascinated by the mysterious images and symbols of the tarot cards, but don’t know where to start, this afternoon workshop is for you.   It starts with a look at the structure of the full tarot deck, and then concentrates on the meanings of the number cards. You’ll meet the four suits  (pentacles, cups, wands and swords), then kings, queens, pages and dashing knights, and finally the important…

Herb Magic: Spells, Lore and Workings Afternoon Class - Rebecca Beattie The tradition of herb magic is a long one:  most European plants have lore which informs us what they are 'good for': good luck, fame, love, justice are just a few. This packed half-day teaches the essentials: how to understand the system by which herbs have been accorded their attributed powers. You will learn the underpinnings of esoteric correspondences, planetary attributions, and get an introduction to the old spells…

Practical Candle Magic Evening Class  - Lucya Starza Candle magic is a basic and central skill in the repertoire of pagans and indeed anyone who practices magic. It’s easy to learn, handy and people find it a favourite method. If you always wanted to know how to a spell, or if you are keen to be able to work simple magic in accordance with old traditions, this  hands-on evening class is for you. Lucya Starza  leads  you step by step,…

Spiritual Psychology: the Outer Personality & the Deeper Self Two-day Workshop – Vivianne & Chris Crowley This the first of a series of three workshops offered over the coming months, and is theme is The Outer Personality and Deeper Self. It is geared to people working within specific spiritual or magical traditions, and for those on individual spiritual paths, and its aim is to facilitate the initiatory journey to the true self by uncovering hidden aspects and releasing inner obstacles.…

Practical Magic for the Young Urban Witch Evening Mini-Workshop  –  Rebecca Beattie This is  an evening for younger Londoners, art students and musicians — indeed, younger folk from all walks of life who are drawn to magic and spirituality.  Every month this workshop covers a new set of knowledge and symbols, so as to share basics of a wild, free witchcraft. Experience two hours of witch’s path — inclusive, and grounded in a feminist outlook. Please note it is for people under 30.…

Mercury in Western Esotericism: Force of Communication Seminar-workshop - Vivianne and Chris Crowley The West’s traditions of astrology, cosmology and sacred magic all centre upon the seven sacred planets. Mercury, god of messages, quickfootedness and magic, is the topic of this  informative and experiential seminar. We invite you to join us to immerse yourself in his attributes, symbols and imagery, and to learn to understand him in terms of sacred esoteric psychology — working with both the positive and negative…

Tarot Cards for Absolute Beginners – Major Arcana Afternoon Workshop – Sue Terry If you’re fascinated by the mysterious images and symbols of the tarot cards, but don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you.   It starts with a look at the structure of the full tarot deck, and then concentrates on the iconic cards of the major arcana – the 21 archetypal characters.  You will learn the principles of card reading, with exercises for everyone to try, using the…

Living Witchcraft: Magic with Jupiter Evening Class – Rebecca Beattie Jupiter is the Grand Benefic of traditional astrological and astral magic.  This  force called upon and worked with for good fortune, justice, long-term stable success, and favours from high places. Jupterian energy is found in the earth’s treasures in certain crystals, herbs, metals and colours. Come learn more in this engaging evening class, which offers both theory and practice. There is a lecture and then all partake in a piece…

Celtic Traditions of Creativity Bardic Workshop - Jonathan Woolley Early Welsh and Irish bardism permeates modern druidry: bards left not only inspiring writings but also techniques for attaining creative inspiration. This workshop introduces historical bards before focussing on their methods. Integral to creative work is inspiration, which contemporary druids loosely translate as 'awen' - in a spiritually engaged path, the bardic path, be it musical or poetic, is unpacked further for practical help. Jonathan Woolley leads this well-structured, clear and engaged half-day class, which…