2023 Shield Maiden Workshops

Mojo (Magical Hand) Manifestation – Casting for Good Fortune

Sunday 5^th, March

Mojo bags originate from Hoodoo magic traditions and are also called mojo hands, Jomos, Gris-gris bags, Charm Bag, or Toby Hand. They are small magical charm bags, hand-made and filled with a mix of herbs, minerals, curios, talismans and petition papers unique to your desire, designed to bring the desired objective to the person who wears it in a secret place, such as in a pocket, tucked in a brassiere, or pinned to one’s undergarments.

In this Shield Maiden workshop we will cover:

• Origins of the Mojo Hand
• Typical and effective herbs and magical items for good fortune
• Assembly & ‘Feeding your Mojo Hand’
• Usage & ongoing care

Materials, notes and take-home kit provided.

Smudging for Vitality

Sunday 16^th April

The practice of smudging dates back to prehistoric times. Traditional herbs and incense are used combined with intentional meditation and visualisation to clear either physical spaces in preparation for energy work, special objects, or to clear the personal etheric space of imprints and unwanted energies.

Recent research also attests to the anti-bacterial and cleansing properties of smudging with particular herbs, especially white sage, lavender and Palo Santo.

We all hold an instinct to smudge/clear space and the act of smudging is reflected in nearly all structured religions e.g. Holy Water blessing and incense of Christian churches, Sandalwood ash anointing of third eye in Hinduism, incense drums of Taoism and Tibetan Buddhism, the witch’s broom in Witchcraft traditions are just to name a few.

When we acknowledge this instinct and transfer it into simple ritual, with intention and reverence, smudging can have a very powerful effect.

In this Shield Maiden workshop we will cover:

• When and how to smudge
• Typical and effective smudging herbs, mists and sounds
• Cleansing energy practices for psychic cleansing
• Salt Bathing
• Why and how to cleanse crystals and power objects
• How to make a herbal smudging stick and smudging mist

Materials, notes and take-home kit provided

Spellcasting Abundance with Sigils

Sunday 7^th May

The word ‘Sigil’ means a seal. In ancient times family lineages and power structures were represented by Sigils that were regarded as holding all the power of whom they represented. Oaths were sworn on them, and they were treated as if they were a living being.

In magical practice, Sigil Magic is a popular and very effective form of spellcasting. It involves enfolding a ‘statement of will’ into symbolic form and then activating it to hold the power of your spirit and United Will.

In this Shield Maiden workshop we will cover:

• Different forms of Sigil Magick
• The United Will & Statement of Will
• Enfoldments & Activations
• Casting & Completion
• Common Sigils
• Materials, notes and take-home kit provided.