The F(a)eri(e) tradition is a mystical path of spiritual development unlike any other.

An initiatory mystery tradition of modern Witchcraft passed down by Victor & Cora Anderson and those who have been initiated in a lineage tracing back to them, it was first popularized by Starhawk in her book The Spiral Dance, as well as through the works of Gwydion Pendderwen. Hallmarks of the Feri tradition include shamanic practices, as well as specific symbolic, meditational and inner exercises. A highly personal path, it has old and strange roots that include influences or similarities such as Huna, Afro-centered spirituality, Celtic symbolism, sexual mysticism, esoteric Christianity, Middle-Eastern mysticism, ecstatic practice, and others.

I have been practicing witchcraft for nearly 25 years and the Feri tradition for more than 15. I have lead open Witchcraft circles, given lectures, and taught classes in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the USA since 1990. I was initiated into the BloodRose line of Feri and have continued to study from other branches of the tradition and incorporate their practices and teachings into my own practice. I am the author of The Stars Within the Earth, a collection of poetry and spells inspired from the work and mythos of the Feri tradition, as well as the editor of Witch Eye: A Journal of Feri Uprising. In 2007 I was passed the Black Wand, a title that was conferred upon me in a rite by several initiates, most notably Feri Grandmaster Cora Anderson. I am proud of this tremendous honor and strive to live up to the responsibility that it entails by making myself available to the spiritual community as a teacher, sorcerer, and priest. As a holder of this wand I am the founder of my own lineage of Feri called BlueRose which focuses heavily on trance experiences, sorcery, and the cultivation of personal gnosis.

I offer Feri training in two forms: In-person classes from my store in Walnut Creek, CA, as well as long distance via mail and the internet.

  • In-person training is offered in three stages, each successive level taking the practitioner through deeper layers of Feri practice. Each monthly session consists of an optional open ritual on a Friday night, with a 4-6 hour private session on Saturday, occasionally followed by a private ritual that evening. Students will have access to my private class email list and will be expected to make regular check-ins to the group detailing their current work. Potential in-person students should check my schedule for current availability.

  • Long-distance training is based on my Level One in-person class and is offered on a continual basis using both mailed lessons and scheduled voice sessions using the chat program Skype. Course length is determined entirely by the pace of the individual.

As a student you will be expected to keep an ongoing record of your experiences, devote the time and energy necessary toward performing specific meditational exercises on a regular basis, participate in class discussions, as well as turn in weekly check-ins describing your progress.

Enrolling in my classes indicates that you have read and agree to my class policies.

      Level One
      (4 semesters: Roughly 2 Years, monthly sessions)
      $150 per semester, pre-paid- or- $35 per month
      Check Schedule for availability

    This foundational class deals with the basics of Feri practice. Using discussion, guided trance, energy work, art projects, and ritual, we will experience various aspects of the tradition culminating in the establishment of a Feri tradition spiritual practice. Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion. This class does not offer Feri initiation. All Three Levels are required for consideration of initiation into Feri tradition.

      Covered topics include:

        • History of the Tradition
        • Meditation
        • Cleansing/Kala
        • Aligning the Three Souls
        • The Iron and Pearl Pentacles
        • The Black Heart of Innocence
        • The Elements of Feri
        • Working with the Feri Current
        • Spellwork
        • Basic Feri Ritual
        • Working Tools
        • The Guardians
        • The Divine Twins
        • The Infinitum (Gods of the Feri Lemniscate)

    Level Two
    (4 semesters: Roughly 2 Years, monthly sessions)
    $150 per semester, pre-paid- or- $35 per month

    This intermediate class is a deepening of the tools and techniques that were learned in the previous class, as well as working with intermediate to advanced techniques of introspection, trance, working with various spirits, ritual, and invocation. Those students who complete this course, and whom I feel are potential candidates for initiation, will be given the Taibhsearachd, a BlueRose ritual of dedication and attunement to the second sight.

    Covered topics include:

      • Advanced Energy Work
      • Working with the Infinitum
      • Altar Building
      • Visiting The Faery Rose Tree
      • Establishing Inner Contacts
      • Worship at the Inner Temples
      • Astral Projection
      • Advanced Feri Ritual

    Level Three
    (One-on-one monthly sessions,
    course length determined by pace of the individual)
    No Charge
    By invitation only

    This advanced class is by invitation-only for those students who have mastered the previous work, and who have made the commitment to work toward Feri initiation. Completing this class is not a guarantee of Feri initiation but is required for consideration. Unlike the previous classes, this level provides individual training on a one-on-one basis in order to further tailor the process toward the individual student. This level will focus primarily on the Feri technique of possession, along with a special focus on the confrontation of personal complexes & fears (and possibly demons) including ritual work to champion and transform them into our spiritual allies.

    Covered topics include:

      • Demon Work/The Shadow Lover
      • Possession
      • Working with Death
      • Advanced Invocation Techniques
      • Working with the Void
      Long Distance Feri Training
      (Course length will be determined by the pace of the individual)
      $20-40 per month, sliding scale

    For those individuals who wish to participate in my Feri classes but are unable to attend due to mobility, location, or other issues, I am now offering a long-distance alternative. This foundational class is based on my Level One Feri training course and covers the same material (see above). Using mailed lessons, group email discussion, art projects, and occasional internet voice-chat sessions (via Skype), the student will be guided through various aspects of Feri, culminating in the establishment of a Feri tradition spiritual practice. Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion. This class does not offer Feri initiation. All Three Levels are required for consideration of initiation into Feri tradition. Students who complete this course will be eligible for enrollment in my Level Two in-person Feri training class.

    Potential students should download the Class Application
    and mail it along with a cover letter and SASE to the address below.

In additon to Feri training classes I am proud to be offering open Feri circles from my store in Walnut Creek, CA on the 2nd Friday night of each month. All are welcome. For more information please click HERE.

I am also available to travel to your area within the U.S. Interested parties should email me with their booking questions.

For more information, please email me, or send a SASE to

Faerywolf
1437 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  

   

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