DIVINATION + THE CLAIR SENSES

Wednesdays Sept 16 + 23 | 7-9pm

Join Vanessa Ainslie and Sharon Arnold for history, methods, and tools of divinatory practices! This class will include an overview of what divination is and does, and will demonstrate the various meanings of different archetypal signs and symbols. We also will discuss the clair-senses and how our intuition and powers of observation are as important to the work as the tools themselves.

This class will include:

Grounding meditation
Overview and application of divinatory history, tools, and techniques
Explore the Clair Senses and Heart Perception
Distinguish between Instinct and Intuition and how trauma limits our ability to tune in
Practice identifying and reading archetypal symbolism while using your intuition
Access to an online learning platform containing class notes and recording of lecture

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Class size: 12-14

This class is held within a loving container of sovereignty, body positivity, compassion and inclusivity. All are welcome.

If you feel called please bring a small biodegradable offering (flowers, herbs, chocolate, etc) for our community altar (more about that here https://www.madronahouseapothecary.com/community.html).

Chairs and floor cushions will be provided, please dress comfortably and bring anything you'll need to feel comfortable during our time together. We do have a microwave, mini fridge, and kettle for hot water should you need it.

All class notes, materials, and recorded lectures will be accessible through our online teaching platform for 30 days after class.

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COST

$50-$70

We believe this work is important and should be accessible to all. Sliding scale is available with priority given, in order, to BIPOC, those who have limited ability/disabilities, those who are chronically ill and/or those who are living at or below the poverty line.

One sponsored spot is sponsored for individuals who identify as BIPOC.

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ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Sharon Arnold (she/they)

Sharon is a queer independent scholar, writer, and diviner working in arts, activism, and education. Their areas of interest are in semiotics, divination, and connecting to a meaningful ancestral practice in reciprocity and right relationship with the land. Descended from multiple Northern European-American lineages, they identify themselves as a cunning/traditional craftsperson working within syncretic American folk traditions, primarily rooted in the study of Irish traditions and folklore.

Vanessa Ainslie (she/her), LMT, CLC, CST, AWC

Vanessa is a healing arts practitioner and educator offering 13 years of experience working through a trauma informed lens. In her private practice, she offers somatic bodywork, personal ritual, energetic + spiritual healing. This soul tending work focuses on exploring early wounding as a means of re-mything limiting self beliefs to establish good boundaries, energetic hygiene and sovereignty. As an educator she offers practitioner trainings, plant medicine learning labs, ancestral reconnection, and grief processing.

Vanessa is a descendant of many mixed lineages including Sephardi and Askenazi Jew of Middle Eastern, Mediteranean and Baltic regions, and a 4th generation immigrant from Greece. Her practice is rooted in exploring and reclaiming the ancient traditions of her Greek heritage in right relationship to the Spirits of this land and its Ancestors.

Founder of Madrona House Apothecary, Vanessa strives to collaborate an intentional, accessible, and inclusive space for healing and education, prioritizing the need for both self-care and community-care as tools for a resilient, liberated, well and bright community.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

This class will be held at Madrona House Apothecary + Healing Arts

1423 34th ave unit c seattle wa 98122

Look for the red cow restaurant and take the concrete stairs to the immediate left. Come up the wood porch to the right and through glass door that says Unit C! Street parking is abundant in the neighborhood.

Accessibility Info:

We have an up sloping driveway with 5 concrete stairs that lead to a wood porch with 3 more stairs.

Due to the nature of being an Apothecary we are not a scent free environment. We do, however, strive to keep our space free of any synthetic fragrances and APPRECIATE YOUR ABSTAINING FROM WEARING ANY SCENTED BODY PRODUCTS.

*Please note

Due to the increasing demand for our events registrations are non-refundable and are non-transferable to another event.

Studio doors lock promptly at the start of all events to protect the privacy + belongings of students, as well as to promote sanctity of space once an event has started.

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