Clove Petal began practicing NeoPaganism with the group Wings of Iridescent Spirit Circle in the 1990’s and was also a member of the New Temple of Astarte for 3 years. She joined Hands of Change in 2012.
She has been working as a New Jersey public secondary school Science teacher since 2006. Clove Petal takes great joy being a mother to her young son.
Clove holds the coven job of Cruise Director.
Date: Sun, April 28
Time: 10am
Place: G3
Hands of Change is offering NFP classes 1, 2 and 3 in rapid succession! A one-day, all inclusive class marathon for those who need/want to take the classes that weren’t originally on the schedule this year. Take 1, 2 or all 3!
The Shaman/Magi Block classes include:
Magical Theory (Class 1) – 10am- 12p
This hands-on workshop seeks to give participants an understanding of planes of existence, personal and group energy, and elemental energies. It covers auras and personal energy, grounding and centering, working with energy and group energy. The role of elementals in circle will also be addressed.
Lunch break at 12p
Metaphysical Theory (Class 2) – 1p – 3p
This introduction to metaphysical theory will include a discussion of various types of magic and supporting theory; the affects and uses of sensory stimuli; purification, cleansing, and warding.
Myth and Symbolism (Class 3) – 3p – 5p
This class is designed to examine the role of Deity in ritual and our lives. We will consider various personal beliefs and practices of worship; integration of the self, spiritually and morally; avatars and magical names. We will discuss how to choose specific deities and spirits to work with, the reasons for invoking and evoking deity, and how to balance Deity power and personal energy.
Please preregister for any class by contacting Chiron of HOC by email: register@handsofchange.org.
Details of the class locations will be shared at that time.
