The Hermetic Heathen

02/01/2026

A blessed Imbolc to those in the Northern Hemisphere today!
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A Blessed Lughnasadh to those celebrating in the Southern Hemisphere!

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01/31/2026

If you are interested in the Cabot Tradition, or the Science and the Art of Witchcraft, then seriously consider this opportunity.

Registration for Laurie Cabot’s Witchcraft 1 & 2 courses is now open!

Witchcraft 1: Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21, 2026
7pm - 9:30pm

Witchcraft I: Foundations of the Cabot Tradition
This immersive four-night course introduces students to the core teachings of the Cabot Tradition, founded by Laurie Cabot and carried forward through generations of practice. With Laurie serving as co-teacher and Paul Messerle serving as lead instructor, Reverend, and High Priest in the Cabot Tradition, Witchcraft I focuses on developing your natural psychic abilities through extensive hands-on practice. Students learn how majick works by exploring Alpha brainwaves, aura awareness, visualization, and healing techniques - building the essential skills that support intuitive growth and spiritual awareness.
This class is highly experiential, with guided exercises throughout to help you strengthen accuracy, confidence, and perception. There is a gentle psychic assessment at the end of the course, but the emphasis is always on learning and practice rather than testing. While spell work and manifestation are introduced conceptually, Witchcraft I is primarily about psychic development - providing the tools and inner awareness needed for the deeper manifestation, spellcraft, and energetic work explored in Witchcraft II. The goal is practical, real-world application: helping you connect with your abilities and begin bringing meaningful, tangible majick into everyday life.
At this time, classes are available online only.
 
Please Note:
Registration will only be online through our website; no in-person/or over-the-phone registration.

01/31/2026

Our next Reading Circle is on February 19th!

Join us on our journey through Edward Petit’s translation of the Poetic Edda.

No prior reading necessary! Just bring the text, grab a libation, and sit in circle with us as we explore the sagas of the past while surrounded by stories of the present.

Check out all the info in the event link found in the first comment. A link to an Open Source copy of Petit’s translation that we are working with is in the event discussion tab.

01/23/2026

Walking through before we started last night’s Preserving the Fire Reading Circle when this statue was just another reminder of why it is the perfect home for us.

Last night’s fire was an intimate gathering around couches as we explored themes of greed, wisdom, courage, cross-cultural threads, and even new ways to look at relation with the world around us.

We kindle the flames of the past once again on February 19th! Hope to see you there! 🔥

And again, another huge thank you to Hamilton Prop House for being such an amazing host for our gatherings. 🙏 🍻 If you have a chance be sure to check out the amazing atmosphere for your own gatherings and events!

01/20/2026

Ah, to know what the birds are saying when we hear their songs. That is what our hero learns as part of this week’s story. But what do they have to say? Do they sing of sweet things, or something else?

Join us this Thursday to find out. Reading Circle begins at 7:30pm.

New voices always welcome by our fire!
No prior reading required.
Find our current read in the discussion of the event (link in bio).

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01/15/2026

Due to weather we will by gathering by the fire NEXT Thursday, rather than tonight as originally planned.

Stay safe and warm out there and we will see you on the 22nd!

01/09/2026

Some of the old stories are not just preserved in written form, but are remembered through picture and art.

What do these stones have to do with our next story?

Be sure to join us on January 15th for our next Reading Circle to find out!

Circle starts at 7:30
No prior reading required.
Link to our current read can be found in event discussion (link in Hermetic Heathen bio).

01/04/2026

Our first Reading Circle of 2026 is coming up on the third Thursday of January!

Join us on the 15th as we continue our exploration of Edward Petit’s translation of the Poetic Edda.

Our reading circle is always open to anyone interested. No prior reading required. Simply bring a copy of the text and join in!

For all the details check the link in the Hermetic Heathen bio.