The Sacred Space Conference

Literary and archaeological evidence suggests that Heathens in the pre-Christian era understood themselves and their world in ways quite different from that of most modern Westerners. Specifically, the boundaries between many categories – male and female, human and nonhuman, body and mind, self and not-self – were perceived as far more fluid and porous than is the case in mainstream Western thought. Drawing on both historical evidence and modern anthropology, this class will explore this approach to understanding personal identity and its implications for ritual and magical practice.

This class will take a brief look at the life of Austin Spare and a much closer look at his blending of art and magic, culminating in an exploration of The Alphabet of Desire as a practical method of both divination and enchantment using the world around the practitioner with no tools or rituals necessary beyond force of will and imagination. The class with learn about how Spare’s life influenced his philosophies, how those philosophies grew into the development of sigils, and how that eventually became his work on the Alphabet as a mystic “internal language” unique to each of us that creates the subconscious system of symbols we respond to in dreams, tarot cards, and even ritual performance.

As we continue living in “unprecedented times” how do we find our way and help others along their paths? Journey together into charted and uncharted waters as we engage with the Archetype of The Navigator to enrich and support our personal and group spiritual practice, magick, and ritual. This workshop will familiarize participants with the Archetype of The Navigator and its associated symbols and imagery, as well as the myriad ways it can guide workings of all types. A guided meditation will provide participants with an experience of working with this powerful archetype.