Kirke’s Pigsty

When  Circe transformed Odysseus’ men into pigs she stripped them of their  memory, pain, and injuries, and when she returned them to human form  they were healed, younger versions of themselves.

Inspired  by this act of transformational magic, this twi hour ritual  presentation will craft and empower a working Kirkean pigsty as a vessel  of primordial protective power that can be wielded for friend and foe  alike.

Optional  ingredients to have on hand: (these can be gathered after the presentation and assembled using instructions from the recording):

• a metal lined-wooden box or  similar vessel to hold sand and dirts that lit candles can safely be placed inside(see our Descent of Persephone Underworld Ruler altar)
• sand enough to fill the vessel
• dirts gathered ceremonially from places that  have deep emotional/spiritual meaning for you(approx. a teaspoon each)
• rosewater
• small thin beeswax candles
• a small cleansed quartz(family) crystal

Nick has been crafting and guiding rituals since the 1980s based  on Greek folk magic, modern witchcraft theory, and the techniques of  yoga. Nick is also the owner of Hedgecraft Ritual Arts, and has been reading Tarot Cards for over 35 years. Originally taught how to read playing cards by his Greek/Roma family members, he took up Tarot as a natural extension of what the playing deck offers. His first (official) paying job was as a reader and spirit channel at a witchcraft shop in northern Massachusetts in the late 1980s. He has gone on to build a large clientele base of long term and repeat customers- many of  whom started with him in the 80s! In addition to his mastery of cards Nick has been practicing Witchcraft, Yoga and Meditation as a student and teacher for decades. His time spent as a Buddhist monk (Tantric tradition) and a Yoga teacher leader and teacher of teachers deeply informs his approach to Tarot, Divination, and Spiritual Work.

This class is part of Circe Academy.

THIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY! If you are unable to make the live  streaming of this class, don't worry - the recording will be emailed to you within 2 business days of the conclusion of the class. The live streaming and class link will be available through a Zoom invite. For access please purchase this class.

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