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Coven by Emily Balivet

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Each turn around the Spiral is designed to take one year or 13 moons (months). There are at total of FOUR YEARS, with many lessons & assignments in each. You may take longer than this to complete the training, but it cannot be completed in less time. This path is about the journey, not the destination. It’s about being present with what is and opening to what more could be.

Transformation occurs in a pattern of expansion (when you’re learning and experiencing new things) and contraction (when you’re resting in stillness and reflection). Your spirit needs time to fully integrate new information and experiences. This is not a process you can rush through. At the end of each Spiral (year), students are given time to reflect on their journey and then celebrate their growth with a ceremony.

Students will be provided with written study material and assignments each moon. In addition to this, students will be expected to purchase 3-8 books per spiral/year. Students keep a journal(s) throughout their training and receive regular feedback. Local students meet with me once a month during the week of the NEW MOON for guidance, sharing, feedback, and assignments. Correspondence students consult with me monthly over the phone. In addition to this, I am available via email to answer any questions that come up between meetings.

Have questions? Please read the FAQ.

 

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LEVEL 1 : AIR / FIRE / THOUGHT & ACTION / MAIDEN

AIR is the Seed, the dawning of new ideas, the beginning of your journey. FIRE is the Life Force that transforms thought into action.

In this Level, you will learn about:

  • The history of Goddess spirituality (ancient & modern)
  • Creating sacred space & setting up an altar
  • Grounding, Centering, & Meditation
  • Raising, using & releasing magical energy
  • The Phases of the Moon
  • The Wheel of the Year
  • The Elements
  • Basics of Ritual, including purpose, structure, & common tools
  • The Goddess, The God & The Divine Human (that’s YOU!)

LEVEL 2 : WATER / INTUITION / MOTHER

WATER is the Intuitive Force that brings deeper meaning to experience.

In this Level, you will learn about :

  • Strengthening your connection to the lunar cycles using a MoonChart
  • Tracking your dreams to uncover messages and insight from them
  • Increasing your intuition and ability to hear the voice of your Divine Self.
  • Attuning yourself to all Moon Phases through ritual.
  • Healing & Cleansing techniques to nurture yourself and others
  • Reading a full tarot spread with the Motherpeace Tarot deck
  • Connecting with and understanding each card in the Major / Minor Arcana

LEVEL 3 : EARTH / MANIFESTATION / QUEEN

EARTH is where our foot meets the path resulting in the full embodiment of our spirit into our everyday physical existence.

In this Level, you will learn about :

  • Growing, harvesting, and using herbs
  • Creating & Maintaining a Sacred Home
  • Kitchen / Hearth Magic
  • Cultivating an Intuitive sense of Time
  • Handcrafting your own magical tools & sacred objects

LEVEL 4 : SPIRIT / INTEGRATION / CRONE

SPIRIT is the Unifying Force connecting All That Is.

In this Level, you will learn about :

  • Facilitating Circles
  • Managing a Coven / Circle
  • Teaching the Craft / Taking on Students
  • Working with the Dark Goddess & Your Shadow

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CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAM

This course can be taught both in person (to those local to the Portland, OR area) or by correspondence. The only difference with the correspondence program is that instead of monthly face to face meetings, students will consult with me monthly on the telephone to discuss progress and any questions.

Have questions? Please read the FAQ.

 

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TUITION & OTHER COSTS

Tuition is BY DONATION (suggested $10-20 per month), which includes :

  • Written course materials & assignments for self paced study
  • Unlimited Q&A via email
  • Monthly 60 minute consultation (in person/over phone)

Additional costs include :

  • Purchase of 3-8 books per year (see library)
  • Purchase of journals, spiral notebooks for personal notes/coursework
  • Purchase of any ritual tools and supplies

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Have questions? Please read the FAQ.