Classes:

An Overview of our Classes

History: 2 hours
Show a video history. We will give handouts of summarized information taken from various books. Class discussion should focus on HOW we as Wiccans should show tolerance to other faiths. How we should present our faith to the public. Who in history has made advances for the craft and where it is at today. We will introduce COG (Covenant of the Goddess) and read its charter for all. We will show are affiliation and our present standing with this dynamic organization. We will give information to students as far as web access and also Califia web info. We will Discuss what COG is doing for the Wiccan community as a whole and how they fit into the big picture.

The God and The Goddess: 2 hours
There is so much information that can be discussed here that we need to be controlled as to time for the class so we will spend,(as close as we can) 15 min. on what is the God 15 min. on what is the Goddess, and 30 min. on what are the 3 aspects of the God, and 30 min. on what are the 3 aspects of the Goddess.

We will spend 30 min. discussing the relationship between the God and the Goddess. We will explore the reasons you have of your faith and what drew you to the Wiccan religion. Learn here how to tap the God and Goddess within you by exploring them within yourself.

Here you will learn the basic concepts of the Gods that most Wiccan's follow, but not all. We will teach you the foundation of your faith though the Lord and the Lady's blessings by offering daily meditations and prayers for the dinner table and for night-time reads for you and your little ones. Wicca should be lived on a day-to-day basis. We will show you what we do and offer it to you to adopt or write ones of your own to fit your daily endeavors.

Tools: 2 hours
Here we teach you the tools that are "traditionally" on the altar. What they do, and why. In the "old ways," it was necessary to create "triggers" through the image of objects. Learn what these objects are and why.

Setting Circle: 2 hours
Now that you know what the tools are, learn WHERE they go and set the altar for the process of ritual. In this class, we will take you through the 23 steps of building the sacred space. Creating a cone of power in a group and a solitary setting. Projecting your magic into the universe, releasing that power and returning to the mundane world. This class is vital to walking the path of the faith. It cannot be taken alone without the other classes because it is the foundation on which all magic is created in our tradition and how faith and magic are focused to reach the positive end results of change and growth in life and our religion.

Moons: 2 hours
In this class, we will discuss the Esbats, or our "Holy Days" along with the different phases, the names of each moon and why we celebrate them. We will also discuss the purpose of each of the moons and their influences during their time of the month or year.

Learn to work with the cycles of the moons and the days of the year, for they are our times of power and the fullness of our Lady. Learn the responsibility of the God in the moons and see what he, too, has to offer the Wiccan child. Knowledge is power and the more you know about the moon phases, what their influences are and what can be addressed in each, the more you will understand the cycle of the year. This will lead you to a concrete understanding of the "Wheel of the year" that in turn, will make magic and celebration of our days of joy and power more meaningful and full filling.
(I personally found that my understanding of this area made it a breeze to invoke the God or Goddess from the heart, without having to write something or memorize something during a ritual. I am forever happy because this class was part of my personal growth)

Sabbats: 2 hours
"Our Holy Days of Celebration" Learn the eight Sabbats and what they stand for. Watch as we take you through the Wheel of the Year and what it is to the Wiccan when we celebrate our cycles of birth, life, death, and rebirth. Learn how the Pranja tradition explores the Sabbats and what it means to be Pagan. Learn that magic is done on the Moons and celebration is reserved for the Sabbats.

Elementals: 2 hours
The Elementals are so primal in the "Craft" that little is given in their reference. Here we will teach you the foundation of the pentagram, Air, Earth, Fire, Water and how the elements are the tools of the Gods it teaching you how to work magic. We will explore the "Elemental Kings" and how the Gods work with them to help you with everyday problems. The elementals are not to be without, when you cast your circle so we will show you WHO, and WHAT they are, why we need them and show you how they are an integral part of the faith of Wicca.

As with all magic, the Gods are a make-up of the elements. Watch and learn to use the elements when you invoke the Gods. See how the elements are the communication devise of the Gods in all ritual play. The circle becomes dynamic and three dimensional at this point and really roots your power to control and direct your intent. "Intent is the foundation of all magic."

Meditation-Vs-magic 2 hours
What is meditation and why do we do it. What is visualization and why is it the key to magics' success? How do we visualize? (Exercise) What is magic and why do we use it? Meditation,...Magic.. preyer... They are all one and the same for they all seek to change that which is constant. Meditations is the focus of the child mind that hates to be ignored.

Magic is the combinations that you do in actions to create change in your life and visualization is the key to its success.
We will teach you how to meditate from short, simple guided to the advanced long-term foundations of astral travel. Magic is the "Root" of Wicca in its voyage to create change for ourselves and others that seek our help. Here, learn how to control your mind and then.. control your future through your faith.

These are just some of the classes in the "core" of basics. Their are 8 classes for the core all together. There are other classes for the advanced students AFTER they have gone through the core classes. It is vital that those that have obtained the basics, continue their training with works that meet their capabilities and desires.

At this level of training, you can expect that some classes will be reserved for the basic core and others for the advanced students. Advanced classes are reserved for those students who have finished the basic classes and have shown their commitment to learning and follow-through.

Some of the advanced classes are listed below:
1) Ruin Magic
2) tarot
3) Palmistry
4) Aura reading
5) Familiars
6) Fire scrying
And plenty more then mentioned....