Note: The information on this page applies solely to the in-person Witchcraft V: The Living 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.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed Witchcraft IV: The Temple of High Witchcraft with a certified Temple teacher to qualify to take this course.
Open Registrations
In-person (St. Louis MO) with Thundar “Storm” Herron, HP. Class begins March 12, 2023 conducted via Zoom virtual classroom until the threat of COVID is over and may migrate to in-person when it is safe to do so. Course fee: $500 if paid in full or $550 on a payment plan. Payment instructions will be sent upon application approval. Classes will be from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. The dates for these classes are as follows: Section 1: 03/12, 03/19, 03/26, 04/02, 04/16, 04/23, 04/30 and Section 2: 05/21, 06/25, 07/16, 08/20, 09/17, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17, 01/21/24, 02/18, 03/17, 04/21 and May 2024 initiation TBD. To register, please use the Witchcraft V with Thundar Storm Herron online form.
In-person (Bellingham, MA, at the Robin’s Nest) with HP Adam Sartwell. Class begins April 17th, 2023, and open only to individuals who have successfully completed levels I–IV of the Temple of Witchcraft Mystery School taught by an approved Temple of Witchcraft teacher. Course fee: $755. Class dates are: (seven-week intensive on Mondays through Zoom): 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15 5/22, 6/5, 6/12, and (in-person monthly classes at the Robin’s Nest): 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, 9/22, 11/3 (may be on Zoom), 12/1, 1/5/2024, 2/9/2024, 3/1/2024, 4/5/24, 5/3/2024, and 6/7/2024, with initiation on July 12, 2024. To register, please use the Witchcraft V with Adam Sartwell online form.
Class Description
Join the Temple of Witchcraft Seminary Program in this intense study for training as a High Priestess or High Priest in the temple tradition of modern witchcraft.
Through the first seven classes, learn the Temples of Initiation are within you through an in depth study of the seven gates of the Underworld, as modeled by the chakras, planets, underworld castles, alchemical operations and the miracle of bread, as each presents a series of challenges and lessons. No one can initiate you in the deepest mysteries of magick and spirit except for yourself, as through this work, you will learn to offer yourself to your highest self and gods in a ritual of initiation. Learn the mysteries of the seven gates, the secrets of the elder races and previous worlds, the secrets of the measure, unlocking the mysteries of the blood and ancestors, left and right hand path magicks, personal codes of ethics, the weaving of wyrd and your own secret names for the Goddess and God.
Study the philosophy and wisdom of the modern pagan world. Use meditation, ritual and psychic ability to integrate the sacred, living magick into your daily life. Bring a deep sense of self -awareness, healing and transformation. Through shamanic initiation, face your fears and shadows. Develop leadership, healing, teaching and counseling skills. Through a world religion and mythology survey, understand the wisdom of the Witch is the wisdom of the world. Round out your magical education through a year study program based on the twelve zodiac signs and their lessons where you will be challenged to lead, teach and serve the community. Learn the skills of the High Priest or High Priestess to better serve yourself and your community. Live the life of the Witch. Students must have completed Witchcraft I through IV successfully and must complete an application for approval prior to starting the class. The Living Temple of Witchcraft (Volumes I and II) is the required text for the class. Students are expected to complete required classwork and homework assignments.
Students with any issues or questions regarding class material can write directly to the individual teacher of the class.