Witchcraft 1: The Inner Temple

A year-long intensive apprenticeship in the science of Witchcraft. Through thiscourse you will build a strong and solid foundation for your magickal work through the perspective of modern Witchcraft.

You will:

• Understand the history and role of the Witch, from the ancient world to the current modern revival.
• Learn sound occult techniques for altering your consciousness and exploring the powers of meditation and trance.
• Explore the concepts of magickal theory found in both quantum physics and hermetic philosophy, and the ethics of the Witch.
• Use “instant” meditative magick to transform your inner and outer life.
• Experience practical application of energy manipulation, protection magick, psychic self-defense, psychic development, aura gazing, auric cleansing, chakra balancing, psychic healing, spirit guide contact, past-life exploration, shamanic journey and building your personal place of power; your inner temple or soul shrine.

Thus shall you begin development of a solid personal practice in the internal arts of Witchcraft.

Unlike many basic 101 courses, Witchcraft I will provide a deep foundation through thirteen detailed lessons and rituals for all magickal and spiritual studies for those desiring to meditate, develop psychic skills and start the path of the Witch, rather than relying on a quick spellbook. This is a foundation piece to further training in the five-level Temple of Witchcraft Tradition.

This year-long course fuses material from The Inner Temple of Witchcraft text (required reading) and The Inner Temple of Witchcraft CD Companion (required listening) with previously unreleased rituals and rites from the Temple of Witchcraft Book of Shadows. In-person students will work with a certified Temple teacher in monthly class sessions. Lessons can vary in size and scope with some months being light and others being more involved. Generally one month is given between lessons and you are expected to complete a lesson before receiving the next.

Applications may be submitted at https://forms.gle/uhW7cUesuCimvvZz8 . Class begins on Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Class fee is $400 if paid in full. A $100 deposit is required with application to reserve your space in the class payable directly to Sassy Magick Boutique or through EventBrite. Applications will not be considered until deposit is made. Submission of an application does not guarantee admittance to the class. Those students not accepted will have their deposit refunded. Full course payment is non-refundable once the course has begun. You agree to respect the bounds of the payment plan outline for the course and honor your educational, spiritual and financial commitments.

Although highly unlikely, the instructor reserves the right to terminate any apprenticeship due to misconduct, disrespect or other great incompatibility and a prorated portion of the funds will be returned if payment is made in advance at the instructor’s discretion.

Payment plans are available upon request. Please email YXNoYXJhTSB8IHRlbXBsZW9md2l0Y2hjcmFmdCAhIG9yZw== to arrange a payment plan if one is required. Required textbook The Inner Temple of Witchcraft and other materials are not included. Class will begin on July 6th, 2025 and will continue on the first Sunday of each month, with the exception of April 2026, which will be held on the second Sunday due to Easter. Initiation will be on July 5th, 2026.

Students with any issues or questions regarding class material may contact Ashara directly at YXNoYXJhTSB8IHRlbXBsZW9md2l0Y2hjcmFmdCAhIG9yZw==.

Ashara Mayim has been studying with the Temple of Witchcraft since 2012 . She was initiated as a High Priestess in 2022 and ordained in May of 2024. She has been a teacher in her daily life for 19 years and deeply enjoys using her educational background to further education, understanding, and acceptance within the pagan community.

Ashara currently lives in New Orleans with her family, including one dog, two cats, one snake, and one husband. She is an aspiring author and has recently discovered a deep passion for magickal storytelling and modern myth as an avenue for exploring and sharing her magickal experiences and lessons with others. Her ministry focuses on building community and destigmatizing paganism and witchcraft in modern society.

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