Thank you so much for your interest in our study group! Before we agree to anything, here is some information regarding the introductory ritual and then the study group. Please read it fully. Further instructions are provided at the end. 

Information about the Tradition/Study Group:
  1. This is a SELF STUDY program that you will work through in your own time.  There is no set time frame for your study. You may choose one assignment per month or 4 assignments per month. The pacing is completely up to you, we only ask that you are progressing. 
  2. You will need to purchase a study guide in PDF ($102) or Book ($150). (Includes study guide, lecture notes & comprehensive BoS pages.) This is purchased from Laurelei Black of Blade & Broom.  Click here for Etsy listing.  Please Note: This is NOT Teia’s course. All proceeds from the sale of books go directly to Laurelei Black. Neither Teia Kennedy nor the Edmonton Traditional Witchcrafters’ Guild profit from the sale of these materials. 
  3. This is not a “teaching” group. This is a support study group. Teia has completed Year 1 of the program and is able to provide some discussion & exercise exemplars, but the course is itself taught through self-study of the materials. 
  4. In addition to this in-person study group there is also a Facebook group for Laurelei’s students and a downloadable app. 
  5. Is this a coven? No, not at this time. As we continue to work together and celebrate the Sabbats, we may choose to form a coven structure. But for now, let’s stick to a “study group”.
  6. There is a time commitment to this study group! Once a month we will meet IN PERSON. We meet the morning of the first Sunday of each month on the North side of the city. PLUS we perform a group ritual at each Sabbat (on the closest Sunday.)  While we know things may come up, it is expected everyone will make a best effort to participate every month. 
  7. Here is a link to the program of study which includes syllabi and sample course work: https://spiralcastletrad.wordpress.com/red-thread-academy/ 
  8. 18+ participants only
  9. There is no fee for the Study Group, but we do all take turns contributing to ritual consumables at each Sabbat.
Does this sound like a lot? It is. But as we organize this all we want everyone to have a clear knowledge of the expectations & structure going in.  You are free to come to the introductory ritual and then change your mind. You can even start with the study group and then change your mind. This isn’t a blood oath but it is a serious undertaking so I want to make sure you have as much information up front as possible.

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Information about the Introductory Ritual:
  1. The introductory ritual is just that, a group ritual to see if this Tradition might be a good fit for you. You can decide if you’d like to proceed with the study group AFTER participating in the ritual. 
  2. In the ritual we will lay the compass by calling in the Gates and upon the Spirits associated with each Gate, namely: Kolyo, Goda, Lucifer & Azazel. If you are uncomfortable working with these Spirits, this may not be the group for you. 
  3. The next step, if you agree to go forward with the ritual, is that we will send you the complete ritual outline for review. It will cover everything to be said and done at the ritual. 
  4. For the ritual you will be asked to bring the following items: wear a black or white hood (cloak, hooded shrug, even a hoodie will do!), bring your own cup for drinking from, bring a small item (one for each participant, exact number TBA) to add to the charm bags we will ritually create, your copy of the ritual outline. 

All spots for the RTA Study Group have now been filled.  Next Intake Ritual is pending for Spring 2023.