The College of the Crossroads

Witchcraft and the Old Ways

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COURSE LESSON OUTLINE

 LESSON ONE:  The Witches' History.   This lesson presents the oral history of old Witchcraft.  Here is the tale of our origins, the establishment of our sect, and the ongoing lineage of our hidden tradition.

LESSON TWO:  Our Earth Religion.  This lesson presents our alignment with Nature, and three Kingdoms: Plant, Animal, and Mineral.  The "Wheel of the Year" is examined as a seasonal alignment to the forces of Nature inherent during the waxing and waning periods of Nature.  This lesson also presents the spiritual tradition of the Witch as a priest or priestess of the Old Ways.

 LESSON THREE: The Four Elements.  This lesson focuses on the teachings regarding the creative elements of earth, air, fire and water.  It examines what these elements are, how they operate, and are kept in balance.  The lesson also presents information regarding the natural beings that dwell in the dimensional realm of each element.  Additionally the lesson explores the Faery or Elven Race, and examines the role of the Witches' Familiar.

•  QUARTERLY SUPPLEMENTAL LESSON # 1:  Division of the Worlds.  This lesson explores the concept of the Three Worlds known to our ancestors.  It presents both the northern and southern European perspectives and cultural expression.  Here the "Otherworld" and the "Underworld" are also explored.

 LESSON FOUR: The Witches' Goddess.  This lesson presents the Goddess in her Triformis aspects and lunar nature.  Her mythology is examined in order to reveal the deeper meanings associated with her attributes.  .  In addition the lesson explores her roles as the Earth Mother and Underworld Goddess.

 LESSON FIVE:  The Witches' God.  This lesson presents the origins of the God in Witchcraft.  It also examines his primary aspects -  Horned One, Hooded One, and Old One.  In additional the lesson explores his roles as the Green Man, the Harvest Lord, the Lame God (or magical Smith), and the Slain God.

 LESSON SIX:  The Old Ones.  This lesson presents the teachings regarding the ancient race of beings that existed on the earth long before the rise of humankind.  Their role as spiritual guardians and allies is examined in this lesson.

•  QUARTERLY SUPPLEMENTAL LESSON # 2:  Northern and southern European deities.  This lesson presents the cultural expression and alignments of deity forms as they appear in the Witchcraft traditions of northern and southern Europe.

 LESSON SEVEN: The Full Moon.  This lesson explores the magical forces of moonlight and the role of the moon in Witchcraft.

 LESSON EIGHT:  Greater Sabbats.   This lesson explores the seasonal rites associated with each solstice and equinox. 

 LESSON NINE: Lesser Sabbats.   This lesson explores the seasonal rites that fall precisely between the solstice and equinox sabbats.

•  QUARTERLY SUPPLEMENTAL LESSON # 3:  Witch Ethics.  This lesson presents the ethics or personal codes of behavior attributed to the Old Ways of Witchcraft.

 LESSON TEN:  Tools of the Witches' Craft.   This lesson presents the tools of the art:  pentacle, wand, blade, and cup.  The secondary tools are also explored: cauldron, broom, and mirror.  The symbols of Witchcraft are also presented in the lesson.

 LESSON ELEVEN: Ritual Arts.  This lesson presents the concept of a ritual circle, its portals to other realms, and how a circle is cast.  The lesson also explores "invocation" and "evocation" as well as techniques for alignment and empowerment.

 LESSON TWELVE:  The Art of Magic.  This lesson explores the art of magic as a formula for working with energy.   It also presents information on oils & incense, candles, and herbs.  Additionally the lesson examines personal power zones of the body, the aura, astral projection, and the connection to other realms beyond the material dimension. 

•  QUARTERLY SUPPLEMENTAL LESSON # 4:  Chart of Correspondences.   These include the Plant, Animal and Mineral Kingdom as well as lunar, elemental, solar, seasons, and many more correspondences related to ritual and magic.

 LESSON THIRTEEN:  Rite of Passage.  This lessons presents the rituals associated with birth, puberty, handfasting, death, and reincarnation.

he College of the Crossroads was established in July 2002 on four acres in Valley Center, California. Sitting amidst oak and pomegranate trees, over the following years the campus developed into classroom and lectures areas, a library, picnic grounds, a community garden, and a public ritual area. In a secluded grove on the far end of the property a special area was developed as a spiritual retreat center. Relocation plans are now underway, as well as the development of satellite programs in other communities.

Payment Plans

Course Plan One: 13 monthly lessons.  This option requires monthly payment of $20 through debit/credit card account.

 The basic Course includes, but is not limited to, the following:

•  An “Old Ways Alignment” ritual.

•  Unique set of thirteen primary monthly lessons, each with a question and answer review sheet.

•  Training and personal development exercises.

•  Online “member only” discussion group

•  Student discount (good for discounts at College of the Crossroads, and Raven’s Loft store).

•  Illustrations, graphics and tables/charts.

•  Certificate of Completion (suitable for framing).

Course Plan Two:  13 monthly lessons plus 4 supplemental lessons.  This option adds four supplemental lessons to the basic Course, which compare the cultural elements of both northern and southern European Witchcraft as a comparison of traditions.  This option requires an automatic quarterly charge of $60 to your credit card/debit card account.

Course Plan Three:  13 monthly lessons plus the 4 supplemental lessons of option two.  Option three adds five copies of Raven’s Call magazine.  This is a much sought after classic that is now out-of-print, rare, and unavailable elsewhere.  This option requires $260 pre-payment of the Course of Study.

PLEASE NOTE:  Supplemental lessons are designed to follow lessons 3, 6, 9, and 12.  If a student withdraws from the Course of Study prior to any lesson after which a supplement is due, the student is not entitled to the supplemental lessons not received per option two or three.  For prepaid students this would apply to the supplemental lesson following lessons 9 and 12, since prepaid students may not withdraw until after their 6^th lesson.

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