Class on Nature and Elemental Magick ?

[Findarto]

Hi everybody !

Well, I have this idea that I may be able to teach a class on nature and elemental magick.
I'm not an expert at it, but I can do a few things, and I can teach you guys some things to help make this particular type of magick more clear to you.

So, if you're interested please respond. I'm trying to find a book (online or at a bookstore) about it that I feel will help the most.

Most of the materials needed will be a calm place outside, with a good connection to nature. Gardens (if you have them), forest, woods, etc,.

[indigo rain]

cunningham's "earth power: techniques of natural magic" might be a good book for that. i loved its simplicity and sincerity.

[Dove]

Well I'm Always up for learing new things!!

If you get this going,
I'd love to participate!!

Blessings

[Findarto]

Thanks for the book link I will have to take a look at that one, currently I'm trying to also find books that libraries will have so that you guys won't have to pay.
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I'm glad that some of you are interested, and I'm currently working on and outline for the class that I hope to have posted soon !

[xblue420x]

Im interested..I'm like an info junkie lol

[Serendipity]

I'm interested also

[Ladyvi]

amber wolfe. elemental power..

good intermediate to advanced stuff.

[Blair]

Would this incorporate herbalism? Regardless, I think it's a great idea!

[Blair]

And for a book, I've always enjoyed Natural Magick: The Essential Witch's Grimoire by Sally Dubats

[Romani Vixen]

I'm interested!!!! :)

[Raevynn]

I'd be very interested! :thumbsup:

[Findarto]

Nature and Elemental Magick Class Outline & Materials List

Materials Needed:
Computer
Keyboard/ Other way to type
Monitor (to view lessons)
Person (You of course !)

Books suggested (But optional, these books will be for side-reading and will help you grasp some of the topics better, I may do side-lessons for those that want them on the books):
Sacred sounds : transformation through music & word /
by Andrews, Ted, 1952-


Animal-speak : the spiritual & magical powers of creatures great & small

by Andrews, Ted, 1952-


The Golden Bough
by James G. Frazer (Any version will work, and the only reason I have this listed is for backstory on religion, all in all it's a good book for history-nuts !)

Those books are optional, and I've picked them according to what I was able to find by searching through library catalogues to make it easy for us.


ClassWork:

Weeks 1&2:
Introduction to Nature and Elemental Magick
Finding your inner-innocence
Essay

Report Card


Weeks 3,5
History Lessons: Celtics and Native Americans
Test 1
Understanding Basic Rituals
Quiz on Basic Rituals
Performing Basic Rituals
Quiz on Performing Rituals
Review: 2 Page Report on the culture of your choice

Report Card

Week 4:
Music in magick
Lab: Composing a song (Extra Credit)
Lyrics that embody nature to you

Report Card

Weeks 8&9:
Beginning Herbalism
Identifying edible/poison herbs
Lab: Cooking (Extra Credit)
Test on Herbs


Report Card

*Weeks 6/7 are reflective weeks on which you will reflect on what you've learned, and write one paragraph (at least) on what Nature magick and Elemental Magick mean to YOU*

That's about it, might do some edits. There will be a Report Card after each unit, but if you get a bad grade you can do extra credit to make it up. I'm not grading on a curve !

Those who get C's and up on their RC will be able to have banner/certificate in their signature (I will have to ask some of the artist on here if they will be so kind as to make us some), Once we get through this stuff and if everything is going smoothly I will start work on a second semester course.

Ideas, Suggestions, thoughts, TA all welcome !

[WickedBttrfly]

I'm interested! Btw, I like The Way of Four. :D

[Kern]

I'll take a wacke at it...

[Faelon_Moon_Hawk]

Count me in ^_^ I'm definately interested :)

[Anubis RainHawk]

When would you be starting this?

Anubis RainHawk

[Autumn Eryn]

Has anything officially started with this class? I'm interested...

Autumn

[blueiris]

I'm very interested as well, sounds cool.

[BrigidMoon]

Very interested in taking this type of class! bigtime!

[blackcatwiccan01090]

me too!

[Sage Rainsong]

Im interested.... a good book would be pratical solitary magic by Nancy Watson. she give easy info on the elementals. Also for Urban people to work with then a book called the urban primative would be good.

[Findarto]

I'm starting to work on getting some lessons typed up before I approach Mol.
Thinking of starting this up sometime in the Early (Before my B-day the 28 of Jan ) New Year.

[DragonLily]

I am new to the Forum...and not sure how all the Circle of Teaching works..but I would be very interested in this class as well! i also like "Way of Four" book....very informative.

[Findarto]

I should be starting this up pretty soon. I hope :).
That is, if you all are still interested ?

[butterflydreams]

I'm interested if you plan on doing this class!

[-Sky-]

I'm really interested too!

[Raevynn]

I'm still interested!!! :)

[DragonLily]

Im interested as well! _cloud9_

[Anubis RainHawk]

I would, but the tests and assignments would have to be really flexible since I'm in school. I'd want to do it if I could do it at my own pace.

Anubis RainHawk

[pixidust]

Oh i think that would be a great idea:)

[Crow Laylancer]

i am intersested in it

[Findarto]

I PM'd Morr earlier this month, so I guess we shall wait until he responds.

[KatieBear822]

That sounds like a great idea! :abanana: I'm interested!

[celticfire]

i'm interested as well...:)

[The High Queen of Faerie]

i'm interested. :3

[2-G]

Sounds loverly. :abanana:

[pixidust]

Ohh count me in :)

[teh_fae]

That sounds like something worth while to participate in. I'm interested :)

[djc114]

Ah! how did i not see this sooner? i would be interested in this!!

[Daernius]

:woot: Oooohhhhhh!! I would LOVE to participate too!!!!
I'm very interested in learning more about the druids and I think this would be a very useful class since druids have such close ties with nature.
Do you need us to PM you any information or anything, because I know that lots of other classes require sumpthin' like that...???

-:D Daernius /|\

[DragonLily]

Count me in as well. ;) This sounds like a terrific class!

[2-G]

I'm interested... as soon as the snow clears up.

[Daernius]

:bouncybob So when is this class gonna start???!!! I'm dyin' here!!! :bouncybob

[Aconite]

Me Too!!! Count Me In!!!

[Nitefalle]

This class sounds great! Any developments yet? Am I too late?

~N~

[AuroraFireHawk]

I am interested...and if you are interested i may be able to help you as well...i have a unique perspective on the Elements..i work that type of magick myself. I have studied different books and ways of seeing the Elements and have developed techniques for meditations as well as bring them into daily life. Let me know if i canbe of assistance...I am a very willing student as well..
Love and Light

[Bullet]

Dude that would be great

[Findarto]

AuroraFireHawk, PM me if you would be interested in being a T.A !

I don't know when it will start, I guess I will keep pm'ing the admins/mods but I haven't heard from them.

I suppose you guys could PM them to help by asking them to approve the Nature and Elemental Magick class by Findarto.

[Shatril]

AuroraFireHawk, PM me if you would be interested in being a T.A !

I don't know when it will start, I guess I will keep pm'ing the admins/mods but I haven't heard from them.

I suppose you guys could PM them to help by asking them to approve the Nature and Elemental Magick class by Findarto.
You need to send Morr your qualifications, and Class Syllabus before they will even answer you. The only answer you will get most likely is finding the Forum placed on the COT without formal notice to you. That is the way to start your class. If they decide not to do the class I'm not sure what they do.

[Furi]

Sounds interesting!

[The High Queen of Faerie]

sounds like it's worth a shot :)

[ShadowcatX]

I'd definately be interested as well. I'm not much at Nature magick, but I'd love to learn more about the Elements.

[teishabee]

This would be very interesting. me in.:fprtyman4

[Findarto]

Does anyone remember who I'm supposed to PM the proposal to ?
I never got a reply last time...

[Auroro]

I am an interested patron.

[ravenhecate999]

that would be great, notify me when it starts!

[CassiaMoon]

ditto......please edjoomakateme :nyah:

[Sybill]

I would love a class on nature and elemental magick! Since my childhood I had a special relationship with trees and plant and I'd like to know more about this kind of magic!
I'm ready to start! :wave: :RuNew:

[Shatril]

Findarto, try Kaylara. She seems to be in charge, or at least can tell you who to talk to.

[Windsmith]

If this gets rolling, I'd very much be interested.

[Aum]

I would be interested as well.

[TreeMan63]

I've found that studying animals, like Bango the Iguana, teaches me to respect our environment. I purchased him from an owner who knew little about Iguana's. Animals are connected to the environment just like we are. They know when to let us know that something's just not right. Someone asked me today if I could take a kitten. I said no thank you. Restoring an Iguana from central america is enough.

[Lares]

I would be interested