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Education - Core CurriculumThe Circle of Aradia Core Curriculum consists of four class series. Click on the links below to find out more information about each series. Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic
Tradition
Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic TraditionThis six-week foundation course is the prerequisite for all other workshops in the Temple of Diana's Year And A Day study program and The Spiral Door Women's Mystery School of Magick and Ritual Arts. Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic Tradition introduces participants to the philosophy, cosmology, ethics, and political dimensions of Dianic feminist Witchcraft. Students are introduced to fundamental Dianic teachings, ritual practices and spellcraft to empower their lives and inspire connection and commitment to themselves, their communities, and the Earth Herself. All classes in this series comprise both cognitive and experiential ways of learning. This six-week series includes the following topics: WOMAN WHOLE UNTO HERSELF. Becoming woman-identified, identifying how patriarchy manifests, forms of feminist activism, the Goddess Diana and Dianic tradition. GODDESS OF TEN THOUSAND NAMES. Multi-racial and cross-cultural images of female divinity, the Triple Goddess, healing from dualism, choosing psychic role models. THE ALTAR. Creating a personal altar, sacred space, introduction to the Elements, consecration of magical tools, self-blessing. MAGIC AND RITUAL. Introduction to spell-casting and candle magic, ethics and responsibility. THE DARK MOTHER. Reclaiming the sacred rage of women, anger without violence, banishing rituals for the dark moon, the cycle of death and rebirth. SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND SACRED RESPONSIBILITY. Dismantling patriarchy, personal integrity, visioning the future, personal commitment. return to Core Curriculum index
Casting the CircleCasting the Circle will allow women to deepen their magical skills in this specific and vitally important area of the Craft. Instruction will focus on sensing and projecting energy for casting the ritual circle and articulating powerful and authentic invocations to Goddess and the elemental powers. This series will end with a group-created ritual utilizing the skills learned and practiced. This class is open only to women who have completed the first six week series, "Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic Tradition". return to Core Curriculum index
Magic & SpellcraftThe Magic and Spellcraft series of classes is an experience-based skills intensive delving deeply into Dianic magickal practices with a strong feminist perspective. Participants are challenged to stretch, expand power and awareness, and walk in the world with strength, compassion and perspective. Some of the areas covered will be:
The prerequisites for this class series are Feminist Witchcraft in the Dianic Tradition and Casting the Circle. Space is limited to twelve women on a first-come basis. return to Core Curriculum index
The Energetics of Magic & RitualAt the core of our craft is the skill of working with subtle energies, the elements, and our thought forms. In this intensive weekend, we will explore the world of energy and work with our most essential magical tool, the body. We will learn where science and magic meet, looking at other cultures' and systems' views of energy and the body. Through guided meditation, sound, and movement we will develop additional skills to sense and work with personal and group energetics--and have fun doing it! Wear comfortable clothing, bring questions and writing materials. Bring a sack lunch or something to share. return to Core Curriculum index
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