Systemic Ritual® has been developed over many years by Daan van Kampenhout and brings together elements of Family Constellations and shamanic ritual to create a beautiful and powerful way of working with personal, family, systemic and collective issues.
One of the key elements of Systemic Ritual® is the Wheel of the Four Directions, which is a variation of the traditional medicine wheel that has been used for centuries by many cultures around the world. Each culture has its own version and interpretation of the Wheel; however, there are similarities between all Wheels, including the round shape and the fact that it encompasses all the different aspects of our reality—the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual—and connects these aspects with the natural and outer world. Medicine wheels are believed to represent the circle of awareness of the individual self and the circle of knowledge that provides the power we each have over our own lives. Working with a medicine wheel expands your perception, to the view that each direction gives, and it provides resources from each direction that can be called upon at any time.
The Level 1 course “Meet the Wheel and the Four Directions,” is an integrative class as other approaches in addition to ritual will be included, including art therapy and constellations.
Course Objectives: During this five-part course, you will:
*learn the principles of each direction and your relation to each one
*learn and practice supporting principles to ritual, including prayer, intention, building an altar and how to open and close the directions
*learn and experience a variety of rituals with the Wheel for you and for groups, giving you a toolbox of rituals to use
*understand and apply the workings of the Wheel, including how the directions are connected and how to move around the circle/Wheel to benefit your intention during rituals
*have your own encounter with Spirit and with your support team (Spirit guides/Support team)
*After each module you will receive a PowerPoint of all the rituals learned.
Who is this course for? This course is for participants who have little to no knowledge of the Wheel, or participants who have experienced the Wheel but would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding. Basic knowledge of the Wheel is needed for later Wheel and Systemic Ritual courses. (Level 2 - early 2026 with enough participants)
What types of activities will be included?
This introductory course includes rituals with the Wheel, but not only that. As the basis of this course is to deepen your knowledge and experience with the directions themselves, in addition ritual we will do mini constellations, use art and do some group exercises in addition to meeting the directions.
What do I need for the course?
-A Wheel of the Four Directions
*A printable version is available for download, or a cloth version with pocket is available for purchase - see pictures.
-A notebook and pen/pencil for reflections
-20 to 30 small objects, including stones, crystals, shells, runes, coins, or candies/chocolates
-A drum, rattle or other instrument to use during rituals
-A big sheet of blank white paper with either colored pencils or paints
Schedule: Each session will be held on a Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Central European Standard time (CEST)
* 6:30 to 8:30 pm (UK), *USA: Pacific time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, *Mountain time: 11:30 to 1:30 pm, *Central time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm, *Eastern time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Hours: Total 11 hours of instruction
Dates: Thursdays
Module 1: November 13
Module 2: November 20 (*Break Nov 27 for Thanksgiving, US holiday)
Module 3: December 4
Module 4:December 11
Module 5: December 18 (3 hours) (7:00 to 10:00 pm CEST)
Price: The price of the 5-part course is 249€
*Payment options: 249€ or 2 payments of: 135€ (second payment due after week 3)
*Cloth Wheels are available for 39€ + postage. You can see an example of the Wheel here.
**Level 2: Cost 350€, or 2 payments of: 185€ (second payment due after week 3)
**Level 1 + Level 2: 599€ (Early bird: 525€, if paid in full by November 10, 2025.)
*A certificate is provided upon completion for those who attend all classes live.
*Active participation is required during each module, meaning with your camera on. If you have to miss a module, a recording can be provided for it but certificates are given for those who attend all sessions live.
*Level 1 or experience with the Wheel is required to participate in future courses, like Level 2: Build your Relationship with the Wheel, Rituals & Guidance for Therapists and Facilitators (Dates: early 2026 with enough participants)
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