Initiation & Transformation: Slavic Traditions for Life Transitions
LIVE RECORDING + FULL PDF used in the class
In Initiation and Transformation: Eastern European Slavic Rituals and Traditions for Life Transitions, students will explore ancient rituals rooted in Eastern European Slavic traditions designed to mark significant life transitions. This workshop delves into the symbolic acts and initiatory practices that have been passed down through generations, including rituals surrounding birth, adulthood, marriage, and death.
Participants will gain insight into the spiritual and cultural significance of these customs, learning how to incorporate them into their own modern practices. Through a combination of storytelling, hands-on activities, and guided reflection, students will experience the transformative power of ritual.
What you can expect from this class:
A Zagovor (an incantation) for water, representing the initiation into a new phase of life
A candle ritual where you will place a zagovor on the flame to mark the transition and release the past
Recipes for traditional Slavic concoctions for cleansing and protecting the home, particularly for the New Year
Simple elemental magic—working with fire, water, and air—to create a sacred space for personal transformation.
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This class has been originally held through Seagrape Apothecary.
LIVE RECORDING + FULL PDF used in the class
In Initiation and Transformation: Eastern European Slavic Rituals and Traditions for Life Transitions, students will explore ancient rituals rooted in Eastern European Slavic traditions designed to mark significant life transitions. This workshop delves into the symbolic acts and initiatory practices that have been passed down through generations, including rituals surrounding birth, adulthood, marriage, and death.
Participants will gain insight into the spiritual and cultural significance of these customs, learning how to incorporate them into their own modern practices. Through a combination of storytelling, hands-on activities, and guided reflection, students will experience the transformative power of ritual.
What you can expect from this class:
A Zagovor (an incantation) for water, representing the initiation into a new phase of life
A candle ritual where you will place a zagovor on the flame to mark the transition and release the past
Recipes for traditional Slavic concoctions for cleansing and protecting the home, particularly for the New Year
Simple elemental magic—working with fire, water, and air—to create a sacred space for personal transformation.
________________________________________________________
This class has been originally held through Seagrape Apothecary.
LIVE RECORDING + FULL PDF used in the class
In Initiation and Transformation: Eastern European Slavic Rituals and Traditions for Life Transitions, students will explore ancient rituals rooted in Eastern European Slavic traditions designed to mark significant life transitions. This workshop delves into the symbolic acts and initiatory practices that have been passed down through generations, including rituals surrounding birth, adulthood, marriage, and death.
Participants will gain insight into the spiritual and cultural significance of these customs, learning how to incorporate them into their own modern practices. Through a combination of storytelling, hands-on activities, and guided reflection, students will experience the transformative power of ritual.
What you can expect from this class:
A Zagovor (an incantation) for water, representing the initiation into a new phase of life
A candle ritual where you will place a zagovor on the flame to mark the transition and release the past
Recipes for traditional Slavic concoctions for cleansing and protecting the home, particularly for the New Year
Simple elemental magic—working with fire, water, and air—to create a sacred space for personal transformation.
________________________________________________________
This class has been originally held through Seagrape Apothecary.