In any magical tradition, understanding the core principles is key to unlocking the deeper layers of practice. One such foundational concept central to Western magic is the three-fold world, a framework and perspective that permeates not only Western esotericism but also many pagan and Indo-European traditions. In this workshop we will peer through the lens of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, one of the most prolific magicians of the late medieval period; his writings on this three-fold world and how it lends to a unique and nuanced understanding of magical correspondences, the powers permeating the natural world, the three-fold law, and many other key concepts that continue to shape modern occult philosophy.
Have you ever wondered about the pre-Christian origin of the Grim Reaper? Who was this ancient collector of souls and how did practitioners commune with them? In this presentation, we will explore the deep-rooted pagan origins of this European medieval figure and the quiet veneration of a lesser-known deity of Celtic origins who brings comfort to the dying and leads them on their journey. Join us on an adventure to uncover and understand one of the most enduring and interesting divine characters in European folklore and traditional approaches to ancestor and funerary rites.
In this discussion we will examine the roll of dolls and effigies throughout various magical traditions, as well as examine practical ways that we may meaningfully incorporate them into a contemporary practice based upon established history.
Going beyond the mislabeled and maligned “voodoo dollsâ€_x009d_ often found horror movie tropes, we will discuss the use of poppets, doll babies, and effigies for all manner of magic from works of healing, love drawing, reversal magic, and of course hexing. We will then explore the more advanced applications of this art by discussing methods for creating and employing effigies as spirit houses and devotional objects. And finally, we will conclude by discussing the various materials and methods we might use for the construction of effigies, as well as techniques for consecration and enlivening them towards a magical purposes.
Matthew Venus is an artist, folk magician, and traditional witch based in Salem, Massachusetts whose craft is centered around a deep heart of animism and a dedication to ancestral and land-based traditions. His practice is further enriched by his role as Tata Ndenge in a lineage of... Read More →
Saturday July 12, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT Ravinia B
There is a disconnect between us, our food, and magic in today's world. This class will teach you how to bring out the mystical in your food so you can feed your body, mind, and soul. Discover how to infuse your cooking with intention, align your ingredients with energy, and bring out the magic beyond the surface. This will teach you to transform your meals into magical acts of self-care and deepen the connection to yourself and others. Together we will bring sacred space to your kitchen!
Though a secularized version is now popular in productivity-hack and hustle culture, Stoicism originated as a holistic, pantheistic philosophy, a nondualist embrace of spirit inseparable from matter. While in some ways very modern, religious Stoicism is ready for revision based on new scientific knowledge on emotion, desire, the body, and Nature Herself. We'll discuss how the 3 branches of a Stoic education -- logic, physics, & ethics -- arose from Stoic theology, what relevance the traditional program of Stoic soul-healing has in modern witchcraft, and how we can hold these ancient disciplines alongside a witch's practice of personal sovereignty and magic-making.
