Modern Witchcraft Classes at The Sojourner

Modern Witchcraft 366: The Art, Science and Psychology of Nature-Based Spirituality

Registration Meeting:

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions
414 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858

Doors open at 6:00 for the “Meet and Greet” with the instructors and members of The Sojo Circle Coven. Presentation begins at 6:30. We’ll begin taking paid registrations after the presentation is complete. 10% off of class textbooks with registration.

Call 252-758-7656 for any questions in advance, also more info may be found online:
http://www.thesojo.com/modern-witchcraft-classes.html

Description:

This seeker meeting is for any adults over the age of 18 who are interested in pursuing training in Modern Witchcraft through The Sojourner Tradition of Witchcraft. We invite you to this free and open event to meet us, and learn about the program. Weekly classes are held on Thursday nights at 6:00, beginning January 2nd, 2020.

Registration fees are due at time of enrollment; $90 for the first 5 weeks of classes, and is non-refundable. Seating is limited and is a first-come-first-serve basis, so please enroll in advance.

Please note that this first session is the ONLY open enrollment time of the year–afterwards, it will be closed to new students for the remainder of the year.

We prefer new seekers to be present for both the seeker meeting and every class, as they build upon each other.

What is a “seeker?”

Good question. A seeker is a person pursuing training in Modern Witchcraft, and trying out different traditions, styles, groups, teachers, before settling on one particular program.

Seekers to Witchcraft with our coven, can be any sex, gender identity, or sexual preference; of any race, from any heritage, creed, nation… However, we will ask that our students be at least 18 years of age (for legal reasons) and physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially stable enough to beneficially utilize the things we teach, and able to contribute in a fair and equitable way to the over-all success of our group.

In short, paganism is for everyone. A Witch can look like, be, and come from anywhere, but Modern Witchcraft as a praxis and job-description is a demanding path not appropriate for everyone. It’s demands of radical personal sovereignty, self-reliance, service and responsibility will best serve a relatively small subset of pagans, and that is absolutely OK. You’ll never know if this path is correct for you until you give it a try, and we are here to help you discover the answers to these questions.

So, Are you a legal adult with the resources you need to survive, thrive and contribute fairly? Can you manage your life and current responsibilities reasonably well?

Do you have the extra time and energy to commit to this program, including reading the required texts, and working independently on your meditation and spiritual practice?

Are you ready to level up in your personal empowerment? After that, all you really need is an open and curious mind, and an open heart.

We look forward to meeting you!

Ancestor Veneration and Container Spell Classes with Octavia DaBoss

Happy Thanksgiving, Sojourners!

We are very grateful for all our amazing customers, and for the great 10th year of business we’ve had so far! Note that the shop will be closed on Thanksgiving day, but offering specials on Black Friday Nov.  29 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 30. Read on below about our new merchandise, and classes with Octavia on Ancestor Veneration and Container spells.

Instead of shopping at big box stores this weekend, come see what all of Uptown has to offer! Shop at the the unique and locally-owned retail stores, grab some lunch at one of the amazing Uptown restaurants, grab a coffee, and walk around some more! We will be announcing sales on our Facebook event throughout the next few days, so stay tuned.

It *really does* make a difference to shop local! Expect sales from us on unique and symbolic silver jewelry, stones and crystals, herbs and teas, tarot decks, books and more! Plus, free gift wrapping this weekend only. Stay tuned!

Merchandise Expansion!

We’re making changes! We’ve expanded our retail display area into the sitting room, so that more new books may be displayed. Take a seat on the couch, and peruse all the amazing books we’re getting in comfort.

We’ve also moved the tapestries, banners, prayer flags and fabric wall-hangings into the hallway. To make room, we’ve down-sized our used book section to include only non-fiction titles pertaining to spirituality, religion and other metaphysical topics that support our merchandise. We will continue to accept donations for those types of books, but are discontinuing our consignment program. If you have books on consignment with us, we’ve pulled them aside and emailed you about pick-up and donation options.

Sun’s Eye Pure Oils Collection Expanded!

We’ve completely reorganized our existing oil displays, fully-restocked, and added 72 additional scents! We’re ready for all your olfactory needs! Deities from around the world, including the African Orishas, Zodiac signs, mystic intentions, folk magick intentions, and all manner of herbs, trees, roots, resins, fruits, flowers, musks, and many delightful perfume blends! All of these may be used in oil diffusers, or to anoint candles, mojo bags and other magickal objects. All are $11/bottle.

Silver and Gemstone Rings

Silver and Gemstone Rings

Silver and Gemstone Rings

So much new Merchandise!

We have so much new merchandise arriving daily we can barely keep up. First in were these new sterling silver and high quality gemstone rings in sizes up to 13!  Labradorite and rainbow moonstone, raw orange and green kyanite, amazing natural SouthWest turquoise and polished Persian turquoise with pyrite, green raw diopside, raw black tourmaline, Ethiopian opal and many more rare varieties.

Ancestral Veneration Class on Black Friday

Please call and register in advance by 6:00 Wednesday Nov. 27th. 252-758-7656

November 29th, 12pm-2:15pm
Cost: $45

Octavia will hold a lecture on the history and protocols of Ancestral Veneration rites, building a relationship with your ancestors and ways of working with them.

Please register in advance by Calling the Sojourner at 252-758-7656

Container Magic Class with Octavia DaBoss

Please call and register in advance by 6:00 Wednesday Dec. 4th. 252-758-7656

Friday December 6th, 1pm-3:30pm

Cost $44.

Learn the Origins of Container Spells, the science of their construction and purpose, how they can be used for prosperity, protection, love and health. Also covering how to “bust out” of a jar spell worked against you. Together you will construct a honey jar spell together, all materials provided except for the honey.

13 Days of Halloween End, Smudge Bundles, Ancestor Veneration Class

Blessed Samhain, Sojourners!

We had a fun Halloween and Samhain (Sow-wen) season, which sadly now draws to a close. Thanks to everyone who attended and helped us throw our All Hallows Bash on Nov. 1. If you still have your party flyer, don’t forget the coupon stamped on the back is valid from now through the end of the year.

We drew 13 names from our Loyalty Club cauldron, and gave out 13 Treat Bags of merchandise worth $29. Congratulations to our loyal winners, please come pick up your gifts.

13 Days of Halloween Treats

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Sojo Circle Coven is facilitating a non-perishable food drive, for donation to the food bank. You’ll find that collection area in our sitting room. We will be closed on Thanksgiving day, but offering specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. See below for an Ancestor veneration class on Black Friday.

We’ve restocked so many books that we don’t have enough shelf space to hold them all. Come have a look at the new titles!

New Smudge Bundle Varieties in Stock

Beautiful new flower wrapped smudge bundles are now in stock! Featuring rose and wildflowers. We also carry white ceremonial sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, cedar, juniper, blue sage, mugwort, yerba santa, palo santo, and sweetgrass braids! All are burned for clearing the energy of the home and self.

Ancestral Veneration class

November 29th, 12pm-2:15pm
Cost: $45

Octavia will hold a lecture on the history and protocols of Ancestral Veneration rites, building a relationship with your ancestors and ways of working with them.

Please register in advance by Calling the Sojourner at 252-758-7656

Container Magic Class with Octavia DaBoss

Friday December 6th, 1pm-3:30pm

Cost $44.

Learn the Origins of Container Spells, the science of their construction and purpose, how they can be used for prosperity, protection, love and health. Also covering how to “bust out” of a jar spell worked against you. Together you will construct a honey jar spell together, all materials provided except for the honey.

Sojo Halloween Bash this Friday! Reiki and Intuitive Development Sunday

The Sojo’s Halloween Bash!

Friday, November 1, 2019
7:00-11:00 pm

Party with the Witches of Greenville this All Hallows Night!
Dance to tunes served up by DJ Lipbone Redding! Costumes encouraged, but not required. The register will be open for sales that night, but there will be limited access to the merchandise. (We have to make room for all these shenanigans.) We’ll close the doors at 6:00, and reopen for the party at 7:00. Did you pick up a printed Sojo Halloween Bash flyer with the coupon on the back? Bring it back between Halloween and New Years Eve for a 20% discount!

Where? @ The Sojourner
414 Evans Street
Greenville, NC 27858

This is a family friendly party! All ages of Sojourners are welcome to join in the fun. The $5 cash entry fee is for adults over 18 at the door, and goes to tip our entertainment for the evening. Please present ID at the door for your wristband.

Costume Competitions for prizes!

• Best Kid Costume (13 and Under)
• First Place Best Costume (14 and up)
• Second Place Costume (14 and up)
• Third Place Costume (14 and up)

Psychic Readings offered on the sidewalk by the Witches of The Sojo Circle for cash: $5, $10, $20, $25 as a fund raiser.  Tarot Cards, Runes, Palmistry (Cash Payments Only). You can have a reading, and not have to enter the party!

We’ll have non-alcoholic beverages and nibbles, but if you’re able to BYOAlcohol or finger-food to share, we welcome those contributions!

Heron is serving up a cauldron of “Persephone’s Poison.” <cackle> A Red Wine Sangria with Pomegranate and Black Cherry.

Treats on the Menu!
Hummus dip with Pita chips
GF Tortilla Chips with Salsa.
“Chicken Crack” Buffalo Dip and crackers
Assorted Veggie Tray with Vegan Lemon Tahini Dip
Pumpkin Fluff and Ginger Snaps
Assorted Charcuterie (sliced meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, nuts, fruits and crackers…)

Sunday Reiki Share with Julie Anne

Please join us for a Reiki share, every Sunday.  Call the shop in advance, as times may vary slightly. 252-758-7656. You must be a Reiki Practitioner, and space is limited to 6 people at this time. Please RSVP and change your RSVP if you are unable to attend so that another can take your place.

Monthly Intuitive Development Circle with Dr. Elizabeth Foley

We need to hear from anyone planning to attend by Thursday, Oct. 31 at 6:00 with a paid registration. We need a minimum of 6 attendees in order for our Out-of-Town speaker to make the trip. So, if you and a couple of friends can commit to be there, please call us with a CC payment today: 252-758-7656

Monthly Intuitive Development Circle (1-3pm) $25
With Elizabeth Foley PH.D.
Call the Sojourner to Register in Advance

This development circle will meet once a month, from 1-3 pm. The day switched to Sunday for the next three months. See the individual dates. This circle is geared to those who are still in the beginning stages of exploring their abilities. During this monthly development circle, you will have the opportunity to awaken and develop your own intuitive abilities, have some fun and practice conducting readings. Your inner guidance and intuition can take on many different forms such as images, visual impressions or mental pictures, a knowingness, gut feelings or hearing your own inner voice.

Bio: Elizabeth J. Foley, Ph.D., is an international Spiritual Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher, Angelologist, and Author. Elizabeth is an Ordained Minister in the Order of Melchizedek, and holds Master Degrees in Counseling and Public Health from Boston University, and completed her doctoral program in Metaphysics at the American Institute of Holistic Theology in 2014.

She has presented at the 2005 Berkshire Paranormal Conference in North Adams, MA and has appeared on various radio and television shows. Elizabeth conducts private reading sessions and facilitates unique spiritual and psychic development workshops throughout the US and Canada. She now makes her home in Morrisville, NC.

 

 

Angel Healing Circle, Reiki Share, Halloween Bash!

An Angel Healing Circle (1-3 pm) $25

October 26, 2019
Call the Sojourner to Register in Advance.

Hello! We need to hear from anyone planning to attend this workshop TODAY (Thursday 10/24) with a paid registration. We need a minimum of 6 attendees in order for our Out-of-Town speaker to make the trip. So, if you and a couple of friends can commit to be there, please call us with a CC payment today: 252-758-7656

This healing circle is dedicated to all Earth Angels who wish to assist others with healing energy and prayers. During the circle, people can share angel stories or angelic interventions, spiritual growth stories, miracle healings, and request a special healing. While requesting a special healing, the person’s energetic body will be fluffed and any negative thoughts and energies that are bogging them down mentally, emotionally, and spiritually will be cleansed and released through the power of the angel.

Bio: Elizabeth J. Foley, Ph.D., is an international Spiritual Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher, Angelologist, and Author. Elizabeth is an Ordained Minister in the Order of Melchizedek, and holds Master Degrees in Counseling and Public Health from Boston University, and completed her doctoral program in Metaphysics at the American Institute of Holistic Theology in 2014.

She has presented at the 2005 Berkshire Paranormal Conference in North Adams, MA and has appeared on various radio and television shows. Elizabeth conducts private reading sessions and facilitates unique spiritual and psychic development workshops throughout the US and Canada. She now makes her home in Morrisville, NC.

Reiki Share with Julie Anne

Sundays 12:00-1:20

Please join us for a Reiki share, every Sunday from Noon until 1:20 pm. You must be a Reiki Practitioner, and space is limited to 6 people at this time. Please RSVP and change your RSVP if you are unable to attend so that another can take your place.

The Sojo’s Halloween Bash!

Friday, November 1, 2019
7:00-11:00 pm

Party with the Witches of Greenville this All Hallows Night!
Dance to tunes served up by DJ Lipbone Redding
@ The Sojourner
414 Evans Street
Greenville, NC 27858
$5 entry fee for adults over 18 at the door. Family Friendly!
Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Door Prizes, tricks and treats.
Psychic Readings offered by the Witches of The Sojo Circle for $20 as a fund raiser.  Tarot, Runes, Palmistry (Cash Payments Only)

We’ll have non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, but if you’re able to BYOA or snack to share, we welcome those contributions!

 

Horse Stable Magick and Halloween Bash in October!

Happy October!

We have some exciting events coming up this month at The Sojourner! Horse Magick, Intuitive Development and an Angel Healing Circle! Then a Halloween party with the Witches of Greenville. The shop is fully stocked for the season, with SO MANY SHINY THINGS!

The Sojo’s Halloween Bash!

Party with the Witches of Greenville this All Hallows Night!
Dance to tunes served up by DJ Lipbone Redding
Friday, November 1, 2019
7:00-11:00 pm
@ The Sojourner
414 Evans Street
Greenvile, NC 27858
$5 entry fee for adults over 18 at the door. Family Friendly.
Contribute a snack, app or BYOA if you like. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Door Prizes, tricks and treats.
Psychic Readings offered by the Witches of The Sojo Circle for $20 as a fund raiser. (Cash payments preferred)

Horse Stable Magick Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2019
2:00-4:00 pm
$15
Please Register in Advance 252-758-7656

If you are blessed enough to have any time in a stable, you already know that horses have all kind of energy! It is possible to tap into that Horse Power while caring for horses, doing stable chores and by using items available in any barn. This class will briefly introduce horse goddesses and gods, give techniques to strengthen magickal bonds between horse and rider, and give ideas for rituals using horseshoes, horse hair and bailing twine.

If possible, attendees should bring a small quantity of horsehair from manes or tails along with a few rubber bands.

Bio for Epona Petra:

Epona Petra has studied Wicca for over thirty years. She is currently Maiden for the Sojo Circle out of Greenville, North Carolina, and has been on the Leadership Council there for several years. A Sagittarian born on the Feast Day of the Goddess Epona, Epona Petra feels a spiritual connection to horses and finds the stable to be her happy place.

 

Monthly Intuitive Development Circle (1-3pm)

$25

Sunday, October 13th!
With Elizabeth Foley PH.D.
Call the Sojourner to Register in Advance.

This development circle will meet once a month, from 1-3 pm. The day switched to Sunday for the next three months. See the individual dates. This circle is geared to those who are still in the beginning stages of exploring their abilities. During this monthly development circle, you will have the opportunity to awaken and develop your own intuitive abilities, have some fun and practice conducting readings. Your inner guidance and intuition can take on many different forms such as images, visual impressions or mental pictures, a knowingness, gut feelings or hearing your own inner voice.
Bio: Elizabeth J. Foley, Ph.D., is an international Spiritual Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher, Angelologist, and Author. Elizabeth is an Ordained Minister in the Order of Melchizedek, and holds Master Degrees in Counseling and Public Health from Boston University, and completed her doctoral program in Metaphysics at the American Institute of Holistic Theology in 2014.

She has presented at the 2005 Berkshire Paranormal Conference in North Adams, MA and has appeared on various radio and television shows. Elizabeth conducts private reading sessions and facilitates unique spiritual and psychic development workshops throughout the US and Canada. She now makes her home in Morrisville, NC.

 

An Angel Healing Circle (1-3 pm)

$25
October 26, 2019
Call the Sojourner to Register in Advance.

This healing circle is dedicated to all Earth Angels who wish to assist others with healing energy and prayers. During the circle, people can share angel stories or angelic interventions, spiritual growth stories, miracle healings, and request a special healing. While requesting a special healing, the person’s energetic body will be fluffed and any negative thoughts and energies that are bogging them down mentally, emotionally, and spiritually will be cleansed and released through the power of the angel.

Bio: Elizabeth J. Foley, Ph.D., is an international Spiritual Intuitive, Spiritual Advisor and Teacher, Angelologist, and Author. Elizabeth is an Ordained Minister in the Order of Melchizedek, and holds Master Degrees in Counseling and Public Health from Boston University, and completed her doctoral program in Metaphysics at the American Institute of Holistic Theology in 2014.

She has presented at the 2005 Berkshire Paranormal Conference in North Adams, MA and has appeared on various radio and television shows. Elizabeth conducts private reading sessions and facilitates unique spiritual and psychic development workshops throughout the US and Canada. She now makes her home in Morrisville, NC.

Liminal Traveler: Lipbone by Candlelight Sept. 27th

Lipbone Show This Friday!

Ticket sales now available on-line through Eventbrite. Just click through the Facebook Event Page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/476941863100773/

Liminal Traveler: Lipbone Redding by Candlelight – Tales and Tunes from Other Realms

Date: Friday September 27, 2019
7:00-9:00 pm
$20/Adult
Reserve your seat by calling 252-758-7656 (SOJO)

Join us at the Sojourner for a private concert with our very own intrepid bard, singer, songwriter and voicetramentalist, Lipbone Redding, for a very special set of his stories and music, featuring weird adventures, astral travels, and otherworldly encounters of the mystical kind.

The shop will be closed to the public after the 7:00 show-time begins.

Reiki Master and Channel, Howard Minton Returns Oct 4-6

Join Howard Minton at The Sojo the first weekend of October for Aura Photography, Numerology Readings, Reiki level 1 or 2 training.  Howard Minton is a Reiki Master Healer & Teacher, Aura Reader & Channel visiting us from England. Event details below. Please call the shop to register in advance.

Aura Photography and Soul Contract Numerology Readings

Friday, October 4th 10:30 am – 8:00 pm
Private appointments available, please call 252-758-7656 to book time with Howard Minton

Aura Photography and Channeled Message
with Howard Minton, $60 each
Aura Reading $60
** Price includes color photo, 2 page printed explanation & channeled message.

Receive an extraordinary & beautiful full-color Aura Photo which reveals information about how you are functioning in your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional life. It aids self-awareness & gives a deeper insight into yourself. Everything from physical health to mental, emotional and spiritual states show throughout the colors of the aura.

Soul Contract Numerology Reading $60
** Price includes a 30 minute Soul Contract Reading.

Would you like to be empowered by having an accurate, in depth, channeled spiritual numerology reading that will empower you by decoding the secrets of the blueprint of your life that are hidden within your birth name?

Would you like to understand & work through your challenges? Express your strengths? Manifest your dreams? Connect with your life purpose?

Usui Reiki First Degree Training

Saturday, 5th October 11am-5pm
@ The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions
414 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858 ~ www.thesojo.com
252-758-7656 to register in advance, seating is limited.
The cost of the course is $140

Reiki is a very powerful form of healing that helps promote physical, mental, emotional & spiritual healing & well-being. This accelerates & supports your own personal & spiritual development. Reiki healing is an extremely useful healing tool that aids & promotes the healing of a great many health problems & conditions.

The Reiki First Degree teaches you how to self-heal as well as how to help heal your family, friends, animals & even plants.

The Reiki 1 course includes the following:
History & Origins of Reiki , Reiki Attunements
Self-healing & how to give full body Reiki treatments to others
The many & varied uses of Reiki, Chakras & Colors
Energy field protection & much more!

Relaxing guided meditations included, allowing you to fully relax & integrate the Reiki healing energy throughout the day.

On completion of this Reiki First Degree course, you will receive a personalized certificate to commemorate your achievement.

This course is suitable for beginners & no previous Reiki experience is necessary to attend this course.

Usui Reiki Second Degree Training

12 – 5pm on Sunday October 6th, 2019
At The Sojourner, 414 Evans Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Cost of the course is $175.

Join Howard Minton on this very special & sacred day. The Reiki Second Degree Level course can only be attended by students who have first undertaken the Reiki First Degree training course

Reiki Second Degree Benefits:
. Your healing power will flow at a stronger & higher vibration & your Reiki
experience is deepened!
. Your healing touch becomes more powerful & you activate the Reiki healing energy faster than before.
. You learn the first three Reiki Sacred Symbols & Distance Healing
. You will be able to heal at the mental & emotional .level
Relaxing guided meditations are also included allowing you to fully relax & integrate the wonderful Reiki healing energy throughout the day.

On completion of this Reiki Second Degree course, you will receive a beautiful personalized certificate to commemorate your achievement.

 

Liminal Traveler: Lipbone by Candlelight Sept. 27th

Liminal Traveler: Lipbone Redding by Candlelight – Tales and Tunes from Other Realms

Date: Friday September 27, 2019
7:00-9:00 pm
$20/Adult
Reserve your seat by calling 252-758-7656 (SOJO)

Join us at the Sojourner for a private concert with our very own intrepid bard, singer, songwriter and voicetramentalist, Lipbone Redding, for a very special set of his stories and music, featuring weird adventures, astral travels, and otherworldly encounters of the mystical kind.

The shop will be closed to the public after the 7:00 show-time begins.

Container Magic Class with Octavia August 31st

Container Spells Workshop with Octavia DaBoss

Date: Saturday, August 31st
At The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions
414 Evans Street, Greenville NC 27858
2:30pm -5pm
Cost: $44
Please Register in advance by calling 252-258-1922

This workshop will explain the origin of container type spells, the science of it construction & purpose, including how they can be used for prosperity, protection, love or health.
Together we will construct a honey prosperity jar.
Octavia will provide all roots and herbs needed for the working, including 4oz mason jars, however, students will need to provide their own honey.   She will also discuss how to “bust” out if jarred.

Here’s a li’l info about Octavia:
Greetings with rays of light & love! I’m Auset Ahmosé Ashay’t (Ah-shay-eet) also known as Octavia DaBoss. Mother of two daughters and also a grandmother. I’ve been studying different magic systems and root working for over 25yrs. Through the years I’ve received initiations as High Priestess in Kemet and Luciferian. Priestess in Haitian Vodoun and Egüngün. 

**Please note that the shop will be closed on Monday Sept 2nd in observance of Labor Day.**
Also, the “Touching the Angelic Realm” class has been canceled this Saturday, due to a lack of sufficient registrations in advance. Please make sure to call us to reserve your seat in advance of any class offered at the Sojourner.