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House of Grimassi The Elements of Witchcraft

Your requested information packet

Dear Seeker,

Thank you for your interest in our Course of Study on The Elements of Witchcraft: Wielding the

Traditional Tools of the Witch. As per your request we are pleased to send you this information

material. Please read the material in this information packet carefully and completely. If you

have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With all good wishes,

Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor‐Grimassi


ABOUT THE COURSE OF STUDY The Course of Study offered to you is, in essence, an in‐depth study of the four classic tools known as the Pentacle, Wand, Athame, and Chalice. It consists of six monthly lessons sent by email attachment for home study. Also provided is a “members only” group in which the lesson material can be expanded upon for greater understanding and additional teachings. Here is an overview of the Course of Study lessons.

LESSON ONE: Understanding the Four Elements This lesson covers the teachings related to the creative elements of earth, air, fire and water. Each element is thoroughly examined as to its nature and its role in magic and ritual. This lesson also explores the directional quarters of the ritual circle: north, east, south, and west.

LESSON TWO: The Pentacle and Its Use This lesson explores the Pentacle as a tool that draws upon the creative element of earth. Its use on the altar and at the four quarters (north, east, south, and west) is revealed. Also included is the method of preparing and charging the tool.

LESSON THREE: The Wand and Its Use This lesson examines the wand as a tool that draws upon the element of air or fire (this differs between traditions). Its use to evoke and invoke is explored. Also included is a list of magical correspondences to various trees. Additionally included is the method of preparing and charging the tool.

LESSON FOUR: The Athame/Knife and Its Use This lesson explores the ritual knife known as the Athame, which is connected to elemental fire or air (this differs from tradition to tradition). The Athame is a tool of transformation, and is often used to cast a ritual or magical circle. In this lesson several uses of the Athame are revealed. A method of preparing and charging the tool is also included in the lesson material.

LESSON FIVE: The Chalice and its Use This lesson examines the Chalice (ritual cup) as a tool associated with elemental water. Its use as a spiritual tool and a ceremonial vessel is discussed. Additionally included is the method of preparing and charging the tool.

LESSON SIX: The Ritual Circle and its Casting The circle is often regarded as a “place between the worlds.” This lesson explores the mystical and practical aspects of the ritual circle. Also discussed is its relationship with the “elemental portals” into the spirit realm, and the connection to guardians of the cardinal points: north, east, south, and west. The lesson includes methods of creating the ritual or magical circle.

Once the Course of Study is completed you will receive a certificate of completion that is suitable for framing.


INSTRUCTOR BIOS

RAVEN GRIMASSI is co‐founder and Directing Elder of the Ash, Birch & Willow Tradition, a system of Old World Witchcraft. He is an award‐winning author of over fourteen books on Wicca and Witchcraft, including The Wiccan Mysteries, the Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft, The Witches' Craft, Wiccan Magick, Hereditary Witchcraft, Beltane, Italian Witchcraft, the Witch's Familiar, Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition, Spirit of the Witch, Crafting Wiccan Traditions, Book of the Holy Strega, and the Cauldron of Memory. Raven also co‐created and co‐authored the two oracle kits The Well Worn Path and The Hidden Path with Stephanie Taylor‐Grimassi, illustrated by pagan artist Mickie Mueller.

Raven has been devoted to the research, study and practice of witchcraft for over forty years. He is co‐founder and co‐director of the House of Grimassi, a modern Mystery School tradition of pre‐Christian European beliefs and practices. Grimassi’s background includes training in old forms of witchcraft as well as Brittic Wicca, the Pictish‐Gaelic tradition, and Celtic Traditionalist Witchcraft. Raven was also a member of the Rosicrucian Order, and studied the Kabbalah through the First Temple of Tifareth under Lady Sara Cunningham. His early magical career began in the late 1960s and involved the study of works by Julius Evola, Franz Bardon, Gareth Knight, Kenneth Grant, Dion Fortune, William Gray, Austin Spare, William Butler, Israel Regardie, Eliphas Levi, and William Barrett.

STEPHANIE TAYLOR‐GRIMASSI is co‐founder and Directing Elder of the Ash, Birch & Willow Tradition, a system of Old World Witchcraft. She is a 3rd degree initiate of a Celtic Traditionalist system of Wicca, and is a 3rd degree initiate of Italian Witchcraft (the Arician Tradition). Stephanie is a legally ordained clergy of Witchcraft. She has studied, taught, and used the magical arts as tools of transformation throughout her lifetime. She is also a professional Tarot reader, astrologer, and co‐director of the House of Grimassi, a mystery school rooted in the ways of pre‐Christian beliefs and practices.

Stephanie is the co‐author and co‐creator of the divination and teaching systems The Well Worn Path Oracle kit (2005) and The Hidden Path Oracle Kit, (2007). She currently lives in New England with her husband (author Raven Grimassi) and operates Raven's Loft cyber store, teaches workshops, manages the House of Grimassi project, co‐directs the House of Grimassi, and teaches the Ash, Birch & Willow training system of Old World witchcraft.


COST OF THE COURSE OF STUDY

The cost of the Course of Study in using ritual tools is $35 per month plus an initial $10

one time administration fee. Membership includes a monthly lesson for six months, a

private discussion group forum online, networking opportunities, and unlimited access

to instructors through email.

If you know that another demanding commitment of your time is planned over the six

month period in which you want to take this course of study, please wait until you are

truly able to focus on the course.

If you would like to contact us please do so via one of the following methods

Mail House of Grimassi P.O. Box 80627 Springfield, MA 01138‐0627

E‐Mail – cf‐[email protected]

Phone ‐ 413‐301‐7252

House of Grimassi

The Elements of Witchcraft

Form check list

All of the following forms must be completed and returned in order for

your registration to be complete.

Registration Form

Tuition Agreement

Contractual Agreement

Copyright Notice

My Personal Commitment

Please mail all of your completed forms to

House of Grimassi

P.O. Box 80627

Springfield, MA 01138‐0627


REGISTRATION FORM

Date: __________________________

Name: ____________________________________________________

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TUITION AGREEMENT

I understand that I am registering for 6 monthly classes. I authorize an initial charge of

$10 as an administrative fee along with $35 for my first lesson ($45 total first charge). I

further authorize five subsequent monthly charges thereafter of $35 each month for the

remaining five month period to the conclusion of this course of study. Total charge for

the six month course is $210 (not including the initial administrative fee of $10).

I understand that I am obligating myself to this financial commitment regardless of my

choice not to participate or not to complete the course of study.

If you paid via the internet, please provide us with your Raven’s Loft Order number ‐

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I authorize Raven’s Loft, on behalf of the House of Grimassi, to charge my card as

provided in the contractual agreement for the course of study – The Elements of

Witchcraft.

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If you would like to pay for the course in full, please send a check or money order made

out to Raven’s Loft along with the registration forms.


COPYRIGHT NOTICE

(AND AS IT HARM NONE)

Please note that the writings of any author are considered to be "intellectual property."

This means that it is his or her creative production. Authors make a living off of their

writings just as anyone does from the work they do or the things they produce. When

someone copies an author's work in any manner and either gives it away to someone

else or resells it, the author is therefore denied his or her rightful payment for the

product. In effect, this equates to robbing the author of his or her earnings. Such an act

is called "intellectual theft" and is harmful to the author because it decreases his or her

ability to make a living.

In consideration of this fact, the student must sign this agreement not to reproduce the

material contained in this course in any form whatsoever, and not to allow others to do

so. This signed form must be returned along with the registration form.

I certify that I have read the copyright notice and agree not to make copies of the course

material or allow copies to be made by others in any form or manner whatsoever.

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MY PERSONAL COMMITMENT

I accept membership in this course of study with the commitment to study monthly and to complete the course. I have considered the time and financial commitment in this decision and feel I am able to apply my time and pay the tuition that will allow me to take this course without interruption. I understand that a period of commitment between student and teacher is traditional and I intend to honor this tradition.

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We value your word, which speaks to the character and integrity of the individual giving it. Although we do understand that circumstances and events arise in everyone’s lives, please communicate with us to keep us informed of any changes that would shift your life focus or incur a financial burden.

All we ask is that you honor your agreement and if you encounter challenges to your commitment please communicate and explain why. This will help us help you by considering alternatives.


CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have read the Course Description, Course Tuition,

Copyright Notice and Personal Commitment. I understand that the course of study is

intended to be a monthly electronic lesson format with payment made in advance of

receiving each monthly lesson. I understand that there are six lessons in this program.

I understand and agree that I will continue to be charged for lessons until the course is

completed. I understand that I am obligating myself to this financial commitment

regardless of my choice not to participate or not to complete the course of study.

I understand that if my debit/credit card is declined or the information becomes

outdated that it is my responsibility to correct immediately. If I do not attend to this

after being notified, I understand that I will be put on inactive student status, which

means I forfeit receiving lessons and that I cannot participate in the group list

discussions until I have reconciled the matter. I will be responsible for any surcharges

due to my neglect.

I certify that I have read the Copyright Notice and will not make copies of the course

material or allow copies to be made by others in any form or manner whatsoever. I

further agree not to share the course of study material with anyone not registered in

the course, nor allow anyone to read the material.

I also certify that I am 18 or older as of the signing of this document.

________________________________________ _________________ Student signature Date

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Your requested information packet - Raven's Loft Info Packet.pdf · Each element is thoroughly examined as to its nature and its role in magic and ritual ... Franz Bardon, Gareth