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Intro to Tarot Class with Ami
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Ami, owner and tarot reader at Star + Splendor for a night of history and mystery as we begin our study of the art of Tarot!
Using the traditional Tarot as our model, we will take a look at the origins of the Tarot, discuss how and why it works, and begin to study the meaning of the cards. Students will receive guides and materials and walk away with practical exercises and layouts to begin working with the their decks.
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Tarot Study Group – Trump IX: The Hermit
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Ami for a bi-weekly, in-depth exploration of the Tarot. We will discuss and work with each of the Trumps first, and then move through the court cards and the pips. We will approach each card from an historic and hermetic perspective and allow the meaning and doctrine of each to blossom and guide us in our future readings. Each group session will have components of an spoken teaching, examination of the art, a meditation or “active imagination” session, and discussion.
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Laura Tempest Zakroff author event
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin us for a book signing and workshop with author, artist and friend of the shop, Laura Tempest Zakroff. Laura will be coming to visit and present her workshop "Exploring the Anatomy of a Witch" on September 21. Signing and sale of Laura's art begins at 5pm, and the workshop begins at 7pm.
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Samhain Incense Blending
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesOn this evening, we will gather to learn the various herbal traditions of Samhain and how to make your own loose incense to celebrate this season and the thinning of the veil. Dawna will share her deep knowledge of herbal crafting during this workshop.
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Samhain Chant Circle with Dawna
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesGather with us for music, fun, and raising power!
Whether you are new to the Earth Spirituality Path and would love to learn some chants to help you along your journey… or you have been singing these songs since you were a child… come join us and create some magic!
Join Dawna for an evening of Pagan Chants with likeminded folks. Rattles and Voices encouraged.
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Candle Magic with Ami
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Ami on Saturday, March 25 at 5pm to learn how to work with candles as a magical practice. Together, we will craft powerful intention statements, and work with light to focus intent and create inner and outer changes in our lives. We will explore the ways you can build this practice into a daily ritual or meditation to empower and inspire you. Yes, this is real magic! In addition to learning the technique we will cover basics of candle dressing with herbs and oils, and how to work with the planets to empower your work.
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Working with the Beloved & Mighty Dead: a Samhain workshop & ritual
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Christopher Blackthorn October 21st at 5:30-8:00 pm at Star + Splendor for a Samhain season workshop: Working with the Beloved Ancestors of our Blood and Mighty Dead. In this class we will delve into ancestor veneration, learn how to create an ancestral altar, work in graveyards, craft a magical urn for graveyard dirt and finish the evening with a ritual to experience your own ancestors.
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Circle of the Red Thread – a women’s magical group
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Morgana and Otter for a monthly gathering where women can sit in circle, as they have for hundreds of years. This is an opportunity for building community and connection with other women in the spiritual arts, whether you are just starting on your path, or it’s well-worn.
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Workshop: The Iron Pentacle with Christopher Blackthorn
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesJoin Christopher Blackthorn for an evening of embodied spiritual practice at Star + Splendor to hone your own personal power. Christopher is an Anderson Feri initiate with over 15 years of witchcraft experience and spirit work.
The iron pentacle is a psychic tool originally taught by Victor H. Anderson, the Grandmaster of Feri Tradition of American Witchcraft. This powerful tool helps us reclaim and heal five points that, when balanced, unlock the power of the Witch.
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Circle of the Red Thread – December 10
Star + Splendor 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, United StatesThis gathering's theme is the Sumerian myth of Innana and Ereshkigal and the sister/witch wound.
Join Morgana and Otter for a monthly gathering where women can sit in circle, as they have for hundreds of years. This is an opportunity for building community and connection with other women in the spiritual arts, whether you are just starting on your path, or it’s well-worn.
$25