Our 14th convergence of the 22 Teachings Book Club features an immersive six-week, structured exploration of “Circles of Power” by the esteemed author John Michael Greer. Book Club goes beyond traditional reading. Together we’ll unravel the secrets within the pages of this book to uncover layers of knowledge and engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants. Immerse yourself in a community of like-minded individuals passionate about literature, magic, and personal growth. Share thoughts, experiences, and reflections in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Book: Circles of Power by John Michael Greer communicates with clarity and amusement, uncovering previously undisclosed facets of the magical rituals of the Golden Dawn. Circles of Power, warm and captivating, breathes new life into Western magic by eliminating unnecessary rhetoric and obscure jargon. The book provides straightforward and clear explanations, presenting all the essential information for initiating work within this magical system in a concise manner.
The Author: John Michael Greer is an accomplished author and esotericist of this generation. He has made significant contributions to the fields of occultism, environmentalism, and speculative fiction. He is widely recognized for his lucid and engaging writing style, bringing depth and clarity to topics often shrouded in mystery. Throughout his career, Greer’s writing has been characterized by a commitment to clarity and accessibility, making complex subjects comprehensible for a wide audience.
The chapter layout will be as follows. Please have these pages read prior to the meeting and be ready to share.
Week 1 (Mar 4)
Forward – Chapter 2: The Magical Macrocosm
Week 2 (Mar 11)
Chapter 3: The Magical Microcosm – Chapter 4: The Tools of Ritual Magic
Week 3 (Mar 18)
Chapter 5: The Practice of Ritual Magic – Chapter 7: The Middle Pillar Exercises
Week 4 (Mar 25)
Chapter 8: Opening and Closing – Chapter 10: Talismans
Week 5 (Apr 8)
Chapter 11: Evocation – Chapter 12: Invisibility and Transformation
Week 6 (Apr 15)
Chapter 13: Spiritual Development – Chapter 14: The Formula of the Equinox
Please note:
- No meeting on Monday, April 1.
- Those that register late will receive access to previous weeks recordings.
- Payment of $18 grants you access to all 6 weeks, zoom link is the same each week.
- Download PDF with Zoom link from confirmation screen at checkout.
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As always with our bookclub, we record audio only, no video, and this is sent to everyone who is signed up. We do not sell the audio later on the website. This is a participation based event, designed for all to share and feel safe to ask questions, share experiences and learn together.
This discussion will be facilitated by professional Tarot Reader, ceremonial magician, and long-time student of 22 Teachings Jessica Chappell of Tarot de Baja.
Jessica will reach out to everyone signed up a few days in advance of week 1 to check in.
About:
Jessica has always been a seeker. Her journey into the metaphysical began at a young age where she started collecting crystals and working with the tarot. For 7+ years she’s been a student of 22 Teachings. She looks at reading tarot as a way to explore our human experience through hidden knowledge and a way to connect with our higher selves to receive clarification, confirmation, and the nudge required to make the changes our souls are secretly craving. A recently retired techie, she opened a tarot salon called Tarot de Baja in Todos Santos, Mexico and is doing tarot readings full time.