Happy January folks, I hope it's treating you well so far. I posted some thoughts about the New Year and the geomantic figure of Laetitia on the 'gram today, and as we start the climb up the mountain of the coming 2020 I hope you don't feel too daunted.
I have decided to try and hit Firstmonth running. Not only does the latest cycle of my Geomancy Foundation training start today (Thursday 9th January 2020) - with a few spaces left for last-minute folks! - I also wanted to let folks know about my upcoming gigs in one place.
Saturday 11th January
Light Up Your 2020
4pm; CLASS & CO; NYC
A night of spoken word, meditation, tea, candles, and birthday celebration. Join poet Lisa Ann Markuson and wizard Devin Person as they co-host a collection of wonderful things for your easy enjoyment of Saturday afternoon. Especially come along as this marks the launch of Lisa Ann's new range of Astrocandles! Also being the last of the three Feasts of the Magi, I will be talking about some legends of the Three Wise-Men: so come along for tales of camels, corpses, paper crowns, violent revolution, and much more besides gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Sunday 12th January
Lord of the Seasons: Planetary Magic of the Sun
Catland; Bushwick, NYC
Continuing my lecture series on planetary magic and spiritwork, we come to the Sun. Planet of sovereignty, vision, clarity, and elevation, the magic of the Sun is as regal as it is healing, and as illuminating as it is harmonious. While it may seem odd to celebrate the magic of the Sun in the heart of January, there can perhaps be no better time to honour the warming life-giving virtues of the Sun and its shining spirits. So come celebrate the power and lessons that the Sun and its radiant hosts of angels, devils and other spirits have to teach us: concerning pushing back against melancholia and sorrow, standing our ground, shedding light in the darkness, and stepping into our own sovereignty as the benevolent rulers of the kingdoms of our own lives.
Friday 17th January
2020 Vision: The Ritual Year Ahead
The Cauldron Black; Salem, MA.
Continuing our theme of pushing back on the January blues, this class invites folks to se the First Month of 2020 as the perfect time to plan our coming adventures, escapades, rituals and spiritual endeavours for the coming year. Along with the eight Sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, there are plenty of other holy days, sacred times, and calendrical mysteries we can celebrate and from whence we can draw power: from the feasts and customs associated with Saints and the pre-Christian sacred sites, times, and myths upon which such cults were often built, to popular modern "secular" American festivals and observances such as Spring Cleaning, Thanksgiving, and many more; not to mention the starry dynamo of shifting astrological conditions and star-weather. So join us on a tour of the coming 12 months - looking for the rites, empowerments and magical timings open to us for living our best ritual year ahead in 2020.
Saturday 18th January
Geomancy: An Early Modern Sister of Astrology
The Witch House; Salem, MA
I love talking at the Witch House in Salem, a beautifully restored early modern house now kept as a museum offering a historical window into that pre-modern age. So it seemed only right to talk about my favourite early modern divination system here. For those unfamiliar, geomancy examines the roles of the planets in our daily lives, and while it utilizes the language and expression of astrology, is not dependent on astronomical measure. Our questions are answered in this familiar language of the stars, showing how these titanic forces are playing out in our lives. It is not a replacement for astrology (rather, its "Sister" oracle), although many of the terms will be familiar to an astrologer. No previous knowledge of astrology or sorcery is needed to attend or follow this lecture; on the other hand, these explorations and presentation of the art should refresh and enliven those already familiar with these crafts and even geomancy itself.
Tuesday 21st January
Sorcery for Tattoos
Witch City Ink; Salem, MA.
I'm very excited to be doing this talk on magic for tattoo artists and those working on their own magical tattoos at Witch City Ink! This class focuses on how tattooing - both receiving and producing - can be approached magically. Some historical groundwork and precedent is explored, before considering the practical necessities, possibilities, and implications for (further) ritualising the planning, implementation, and integration of body art and artisanship. I am especially excited to foster and engage in discussion with the magical and tattoo community of the Witch City at this event!
Stay tuned - either on Instagram, Facebook, or my mailing list - for more announcements about upcoming courses and webinars! All my best, pals.
Go Team January.