Sorita
and David are currently limiting the number of events
they are making presentations at to focus on their
research and writing, as well as their little baby
boy! However, they will be lecturing / facilitating
workshops at the following events during 2008:
Ludlow Esoteric Book Fair & Conference (Ludlow,
Shropshire)
28 June 2008
Neither Sorita or David will be speaking at this
event this year, however we will be there with a stall
of Avalonia and Golden Hoard Books and thought it
was worth plugging here as it is such a unique and
excellent event! Tickets £15-- Pay "Verdelet"
Bridge House, Clun, Shropshire, Sy7 8JW. Definitely
one of the best events of the year for good conversation
on traditional witchcraft and western mystery tradition
subjects! (and great selections of new and secondhand
books, great talks ... and someone said there would
be CAKE this year!???)
Middle Earth Pagan Camp in the Gower (Gower Peninsula,
Wales)
weekend of 4-6 July - see http://www.myddle-earth.co.uk/events.htm
Sorita d'Este - The Four Elements: A Ceremonial
Journey
David Rankine - The Gods, Goddesses and Sacred Landscape
of the British Isles
HEKATE
- Goddess of Past, Present and Future
16 August 2008 (afternoon & evening), Private
Location meeting in Abergavenny, South Wales
This is Sorita's 2008 'Hekate
Day' an annaul event for people with an established
interest in, and experience of working with Hekate,
the Greek Goddess of Crossroads, who is sometimes
also referred to as The World Soul. If you are interested
in attending this event, please email Sorita for further
information. avalonia93@gmail.com
QABALAH:
THROUGH THE WORLDS by David Rankine
4 October 2008, Atlanstis Bookshop, London (England)
*A Master class in Advanced
Practices and Concepts for Working with the Tree of
Life*
The
Qabalah underlies the magickal systems of the Western
Mystery Tradition. Yet many of its most effective
practices have been ignored or forgotten in recent
centuries. This workshop will focus on exploring techniques
which can be applied to creating magickal change,
such as the development of Ruach ha-Qadosh, the power
of prophecy referred to in the Old Testament. Many
of the medieval texts on Qabalah contains hints and
ideas which provide signposts for effective spiritual
growth through the Tree of Life, such as the steps
required for effective use of prayer, and the different
types of light and when to use them appropriately.
These ideas, together with the chiromantic attributions
of the Tree of Life and the importance of fragrance
are all themes which will be studied through the day.The
power of the Hebrew alphabet is often neglected, and
we will consider the letters and meditational techniques
for working with them to strengthen the astral body,
attract desired qualities and achieve inner balance.
A working knowledge of the Tree of Life is required
for this workshop, a basic knowledge of the Hebrew
alphabet will be advantageous.
Please note: This is an advanced class, not
an introduction to the Qabalah. If you are uncertain
as to whether this is suitable for you, please contact
David Rankine by emailing drankine@gmail.com with
your questions. All
bookings should be made through The Atlantis Bookshop.
You can call the Atlantis Bookshop on 020 7405 2120
direct. This one day workshop costs £45.00 which
includes light refreshments, tea, coffee etc. You
can also email the Atlantis Bookshop direct:
atlantis@theatlantisbookshop.com
WITCHFEST INTERNATIONAL (Croydon's
Fairfield Halls, London)
Sorita d'Este - TBC
David Rankine - TBC
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WITCHFEST
ENGLAND (Fairfield Halls, Croydon)
10 May 2008 - see www.witchfest.net for information
Sorita d'Este
Lecture: WICCA The Untold Practical History
David Rankine
Lecture: Magick Outside the Circle
Workshop: Planetary Magick
WITCHFEST WALES (Cardiff Student Union, Cardiff)
21 June 2008 - see www.witchfest.net for information
Sorita d'Este
Lecture: WICCA The Untold Practical History
David Rankine
Lecture: Magick Outside the Circle
Workshop: Heka - The Egyptian Magic of the 'common
people'
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~We are unlikely to commit to any further events this
year and are already filling our schedule for 2009.
Events organisors who wish for us to make a presentation
or give a talk at their event should get in touch
as soon as possible. Please take into consideration
that we live in Monmouthshire, South Wales at the
present time - not London!