Workshop, Friday, Sept 15th, 7:30-9:45 pm 

Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling, and Witchcraft

Edinburgh

£20 / £10 - unemployed, concession

Tickets

Time, like the tides, waits for no one, but time, as with all things, moves in patterns, some say cycles, others spirals. Attending to such patterns and coming to know the various influences cycles bring, we can pick opportune, auspicious moments for our magical operations, as well as shape our intentions to align with these currents in our spell-casting making them most effective through the power of sympathy.

Join John-David (J-D) Kelley: practitioner, astrologer, and anthropologist, as we explore the application of time knowledge to magic. 

In this workshop you will learn about the importance of timing and intention; timing with the Seasons, the Sun, and Earth-Sky-Sea patterns; the role of the Moon and lunar days: use of planetary days and planetary hours: basic applications of astrology; and explore several “folk” magic timings. 

The workshop will culminate with the casting of a spell aligned the moment to apply what was learned. 

“What may be done at any time will be done at no time.” But, what may be done at a time will be done on time at the right time.

Often our gaze, both visual and symbolic, is drawn to the nodes of light of the stars, wandering and fixed. While it may not be oblivious to us at first, the dark places within the sky have been storied and engaged with at various times and within various astrologies. 

In this talk, JD will explore a general overview of darkness within various traditions. Particular focus will be given to the presence and power of night and darkness within the western mystery traditions and within western astrology, namely Hellenistic. Lastly, we will look at charts of both historical persons of interests as well as from JD's catalogue of charts. In hopes that time allows, there will be an opportunity to elicit insights from the charts of those attending the talk. 

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In the not too distant past, astrology and magic were thought of as sister sciences, and while history is full of influential astrologer-magicians, magic and astrology emerged from the “dumpster fire” of the last two centuries of “rationality” estranged. Yet history clearly shows their deep affinity.

In this talk, practising occultist and astrologer JD Kelley will look at this entanglement. Through history, metaphysics, and praxis, he will delve into the coupling that gives rise to the art that is astrological magic.

• The ACDC Centre, Mary Duffy Room (1st floor), 25 Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AP

• Fees: £5 for SAA Members, £7 for Non-SAA Members.