Witchcraft I: The Inner Temple

Note: The information on this page applies solely to the in-person Witchcraft I: The Inner Temple Mystery School class offered by Temple teachers. Please visit the general Temple Mystery School page and review the information about our classes there first, if you have not already done so.


Open Registrations

In-person (St. Charles, MO at Aquarian Herbs) with HPS Asteria Dominy. Class begins Wednesday, September 13. Course fee: $375 if paid in full or $425 on a payment plan. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is required to secure your seat in the course. Registration will be open through August 30th or until class is full. Payment instructions will be sent upon application approval. Class will be held on Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm, on the following dates: 9/13, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13, 1/17/24, 2/21/24, 3/20/24, 4/24/24, 5/22/24, 6/19/24, 7/24/24 and 8/21/24 with initiation on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. To register, please use the Witchcraft I with Asteria Dominy online form.

In-person (St. Charles, MO at Aquarian Herbs) with HPS Asteria Dominy. Class begins Tuesday, September 26th. Course fee: $375 if paid in full or $425 on a payment plan. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is required to secure your seat in the course. Registration will be open through September 20th or until class is full. Payment instructions will be sent upon application approval. Class will be held on Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm, on the following dates: 9/26, 10/24, 11/14, 12/19, 1/23/24, 2/27/24, 3/26/24, 4/30/24, 5/28/24, 6/25/24, 7/30/24 and 8/27/24 with initiation on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. To register, please use the Witchcraft I with Asteria Dominy online form.

In-person (Columbia, MO, at Heart, Body, & Soul) with HPS Asteria Dominy. Class begins Saturday, September 30. Course Fee: $375. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is required to secure your seat in the course. The remainder of the course fee may be paid up front or a payment plan of $25 per month is available. Payment can be arranged by contacting Heart, Body & Soul. Registration will be open through September 16th. Class will be held on Saturdays, 1pm-4pm, on the following dates: 9/30, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/27/24, 2/24/24, 3/23/24, 4/27/24, 5/25/24, 6/22/24, 7/27/24 and 8/24/24 with initiation on 9/28/24. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. To register, please use the Witchcraft I with Asteria Dominy online form.

In-person (Bellingham, MA, at The Robin’s Nest) with HP Adam Sartwell. Class begins October 24, 2023. Course fee: $400. Classes are from 7:00 pm until around 9:30 pm (depending on subject matter). Class dates are: 10/24/23, 11/21/23, 12/19/23, 1/16/24, 2/20/24, 3/19/24, 4/16/24, 5/21/24, 6/18/24, 7/16/24, 8/20/24, and 9/17/24, with initiation on 10/15/24. To register, please use the Witchcraft I with Adam Sartwell online form.

In-person (North East Los Angeles, CA) with HP Scott K Smith. Class begins Monday, March 4, 2024. Course fee: $360. Classes are from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Class dates are: 3/4/2024, 4/1, 5/7, 6/4, 7/9, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7/2025, and 2/4 (tentative). To register, please use the Witchcraft I with Scott K. Smith online form.


Class Description

A year-long intensive apprenticeship in the science of Witchcraft. Through this course 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.

Students with any issues or questions regarding class material can write directly to the individual teacher of the class.

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