The Fool of the Tarot is the embodiment of purified desire, open heartedness and willingness to begin, without fear or expectation. When the AM Lodge was founded in 2017, the tradition of Fools Day was reframed and reclaimed, and a holiday was founded – celebrated not by pranking and practical jokes, in fact quite the opposite – by doing random acts of kindness. It has grown into a beloved convergence of students and faculty with guest speakers and teachers which we present as a gift to the community, charging no fee to attend.
All we ask in return is that you share the blessing by doing a random act of kindness for another unsuspecting human.
Its our great honor to present our lineup of amazing teachers, inspirational speakers, healers, and magical guides for this joy-filled occasion.
YOU WILL NEED a journal, a deck of tarot cards if you have one, a scarf, and a smile. Schedule will be posted shortly.
FEATURED FOOLS
Author, teacher, and tarot expert Theresa Reed (The Tarot Lady) presents DON’T BE A MERCURY RETROGRADE FOOL
April 1st begins with the ultimate trickster vibe: Mercury retrograde. Learn how to keep your cool and not get fooled with info + a tarot spread.
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Sexsational Icon, Qabalistic Witch and creator of Goddess of Love Tarot Gabriela Herstik A Meditation for MEETING THE HEART AND THE GREAT MOTHER
In this meditation, Gabriela will guide you to bring in Divine Love and Divine Light, connect to the sacred medicine of the rose, and visualizing this flower as a template of growth and healing within your being. As we connect to the Divine Mother, the Goddess of Life and Death, meditate and call her into ourselves, our communities, and our world to foster peace, healing, love, truth and light within ourselves and all sentient beings.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Holistic and detox specialist Nancy Sosa of La Vie Wellness will share the incredible story of her healing journey and how she learned to know and restore her body and do what doctors told her was impossible, using holistic approaches and detox methods. Today Nancy helps others to embrace their health and exalt their body temple. In her presentation JOURNEY TO WELLNESS, she will share her insights and tips for healthy and joyful living through simple adjustments that anyone can make to live a healthier life.
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William Kiesel “THE STORY OF OUROBOROS PRESS” 22 years of magical bookarts.
William will share the tales of his career as an occult publisher, from the early years of the Picatrix through the creation of the Internationally acclaimed Esoteric Book Conference through dozens of milestone publications and explorations. With anecdotes across the years, learn of how William turned his passion for occult books into a career of will also share several of the unique volumes that he has published.
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Naha Armady – OPENING AND CLOSING RITES AND GENERAL SHENANIGANS Head of Faculty will share the lore of Fools Day, be the Master of Ceremonies and lead rituals througout the day.
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Nesrin Arican – Anatolian guide of the Serpent and Rose “JOURNEY WITH ABDAL”
In the lens of Turkish mysticism, we can define the fool as Abdal: the awakened servant of the divine, lives his life by reflecting his inner beauty and the wisdom of living life to the fullest, carrying unconditional love for the divine and everything around him.
In this study, we will try to understand Abdal and get to know him better. After learning the translation of what he says, Nesrin will turn it into sound, and we will become a complete whole with Abdal to receive his guidance.
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AM Penn – Astrologer “THE REVELATION OF PLUTO”
This year has brought us an incredible shift in collective energy with Pluto changing tropical astrology signs, leaving Capricorn and moving into Aquarius. To help enliven the navigation of this new transformative era, 22 Teachings faculty astrologer A.M. Penn will utilize the tarot, personal experience with Plutonian transits, and other related images and ideas to offer added awareness surrounding Pluto’s hidden power.
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SPECIAL GUESTS:
Jenn Salvadori and the Occult Salon presents TAROT BINGO.
Hermetic audiophile and gematria queen of the AM Lodge will be your host for this magical and foolish game. Bring your tarot deck to create your bingo card, and if attending online, a handful of objects/coins/stones to use as markers. We will have epic prizes for online and in-person winners.
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Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Tracy Birdsell presents Movement Exploring Patterns and Geometries.
Through movement, Tracy will guide you to explore geometries and patterns of expressions of space and time in the three spheres of: self, self and daily life, and self in community. Approaching this experience without the expectation of answers, and in service of the healing powers of play and joy, you’ll marvel at what you discover about the way that your personal patterns are reflected on different levels of existence. This is a fully inclusive experience of everyone’s physical circumstances. A dash of curiosity is welcomed.
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Hebrew teacher, mentor and creator Tami Havton presents MYSTERIES OF THE ALEPH
Our beloved guest faculty teacher will be presenting her insights on the letter associated with the Fool Arcana in the Western Mystery Tradition.
Tami is a passionate educator with over 40 years of experience in and out of the classroom as student, teacher, parent, mentor, and coach. With compassion and curiosity, she connects with her students and peers.  With creativity and kindness, she contributes to their journey.
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Shamanic Guide and Ceremonial Bodyworker Stacy Harris shares REFLECTIONS OF A FOOL – A SHAMANIC JOURNEY WITHIN
Since the beginning of the century, Stacey has been a seeker and student of life, an urban shaman, a healing anthropologist, and a magician. She is continuously expanding to co-create with the universe, to receive, multiply, and generously share its gifts of love, light, and lessons.
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Artist, Magician and Walker of the Sacred Ways Aaron Rose Leone presents ISIS FINDS OSIRIS – A celebration of reunion and overcoming/moving through the process of mourning.
Aaron Rose has been a student at 22 Teachings since 2021. They are an Indigiqueer (Anishinaabe) artist and an Assistant Director in the Directors Guild of America.
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And more:
+ Tattooing by arborist and diviner Drew Linden (Fools Day flash only)
5 spots available, please email to request wait list.
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+ Magicians Mercantile of worldly wonders, sacred art and magical tools. Please email us if you are a student and would like to include your art or goods for sale.
+ At close, William and Naha will present the initiates DEDICATION CEREMONY, for those attending in-person only.
Limited in-person tickets available.
Please do your best to tune in at the start of a workshop and stay until the end of that particular session (most are about 30 minutes) This is a matter of being respectful to our teachers who are offering their time, energy and wisdom.
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