From distant antiquity, the choirs of angels have existed. All religions recognize intermediary spirits between the Divine and humanity. In the purest sense, an angel is a messenger relaying power and wisdom between worlds. They exist to uphold the Divine Laws. Lastly, as mediators of the forces of creation, their aid may be courted for aid in all matters (mundane and spiritual). This class draws from the Hermetic synthesis of the Italian Renaissance, the Angelic Art taught by Madeline Montalban, and the Greek Magical Papyri. Both theory and practice will be addressed.
Some highlights include (but are not limited to):
- A Brief Overview of comparative angelology
- One's Holy Guardian Angel in magical lore
- Guidelines and Preparations to Angelic Magic
- Considerations for Prayer and Meditation
- Divining your personal Moon and Sun Angels
- The Archangels of the Elements and Planets (basic correspondences)
- Methods of Petitioning (Italian Stregoneria, American Folk Magic, Ceremonial Magic)
**A brief resource list will be shared for further study. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil to the class.
About Rev. Jonathan Sousa:
Jonathan Sousa is a votary of the Goddess Diana, whom they serve through the initiatory framework of the Italian Continental Craft. Other paths are an admitted influence upon his development, and Jonathan draws from these in their unique approach to the Elder Faith. Much of their current research is upon the revival of oracular prophecy and Neoplatonic/Hermetic theurgy. Jonathan is the author of A Star From Heaven: A Primer in Angelic Magic, Classical Polytheism, and Hymnodia (a collection of poetry).
Date
April 10
Time
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
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