Far Away Centre Magick Courses Learning Witchcraft

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OUR MILESTONES OVER 2008

October 2008: The newly extended Temple and new Grove area host an incredible 3-day Samhain ritual attended by a full coven.

September 2008: Tarot Professionals is launched & becomes the fastest-growing Tarot organisation in the world.

July 2008: Thelema for the Terrified goes down a storm in London!

June 2008: We celebrate the Summer Solstice at Castlerigg stone circle.

May 2008: Marcus delivers his ongoing PhD thesis in Western Esotericism at the University of Kent, Canterbury.

April 2008: Our first Thesmophoria Weekend Workshop - rituals in caves, hilltops, woods, stone circles and temple. Check this page for incredible photographs of real witchcraft in the Lake District!

February 2008: The Far Away Centre runs its first bespoke Tarot Face-to-Face course.

January 2008: Marcus Katz becomes the first student in the world to receive a UK Masters Degree in Western Esotericism from the University of Exeter.

Welcome to the Far Away Centre, where you can join us for Witchcraft Courses and Tarot Workshops in the heart of the English Lake District.

At the Far Away Centre we offer a unique range of Courses &Workshops, where you will learn Magick, Ritual, Witchcraft, Alchemy, Kabbalah, Tarot and the Western Esoteric Tradition. There is nowhere else like this in the country - and our students travel here from the rest of the world to transform their life!

With over twenty-five years practical experience, a professional trainer, and academic rigour (and access to rare materials you won't find anywhere else) our courses are ground-breaking. You'll learn ancient techniques to live a truly magickal life.

A stone's throw from Derwentwater lake and Castlerigg stone circle, be our guest as you learn the esoteric arts in a supportive environment.

Tarot Courses: Reviews, photographs and feedback. Get a glimpse of why so many students first question is "when can I come on the next course?" and why these courses are the fastest way to learn comprehensive and confident tarot reading.

Thesmophoria Weekend Photographs: See the events from our recent Greek Mystery School weekend, held in pagan caves, woods, stone circles and hilltops overlooking the lakeside. Also images of our temple and altar. These were taken by a visiting photojournalist keen to document authentic esoteric teaching.

Witchcraft Weekends: Come join us for our friendly introductions to Witchcraft suitable for those looking to learn more about the Craft or practitioners wishing to sharpen up their magicks! Make new friends and work in a temple, grove and stone circle!

Alchemy Course The Alchemical Amphitheatre: Learn to live a Transformative life through Magical Alchemy! An Alchemy course in six monthly modules available as a download or paperback book. (136 pages with rituals, exercises, experiments & meditations).

Planetary Magick The Zodiacal Rituals: Learn to empower your life over twelve months with the rituals of a secret magical order! The book also presents a guide to Sigil Magick, how to write your own powerful invocations and focus your Will to achieve magickal effects! (136 pages including all rituals and solitary version notes).

Thelema Intensive: Our latest courses offered at Treadwells bookshop in Covent Garden, London. Learn about Aleister Crowley, the man, the magick and his vision of Thelema. Unique materials and excellent guide for the beginner and adept alike.

Tarot Professionals Network: Join us for on-line Tarot Courses, Discussion Forums, Licensing and Tarot Development. Tarot Professionals get discounts on our courses and students of our actual f2f courses get automatic membership and licensing as a tarot professional.

Apprenticeship Course: A unique one-year opportunity to become apprenticed to a real magician, and work towards initiation in the western esoteric tradition. Gain access to rare and unique materials in a program of work like no other.

Kabbalah Course: Now in its fifth year, our one-year course can be fully mentored or simply self-studied on-line. Over fifty PDF files, tables, charts and 141-page book written for this course alone.

Photographs and Latest Views on our comprehensive Blog. Learn how to fly a broomstick, see images of rare occult books, ritual events, and comment on our views and news!

Subscribe to our FREE Journal, Aletheia, for seasonal news and exciting offers to for subscribers. Articles, unique glimpses of rare magickal materials and powerful techniques to change your life!

Tarosophist International - buy a copy of our latest magazine, , 40pp download or print Tarot magazine featuring innovative articles, spreads and reviews by leading tarot authors and readers!

See the Lulu store on the link to preview the cover and contents.

Our Commitments to Teaching Excellence & Professional Consideration:

ALL Students receive FREE TRANSPORT to/from Penrith Train Station if travelling by train.

FAR-AWAY FRIEND Discounts for booking further Courses.

Optional MORNING RITUAL at Castlerigg Stone Circle on most Courses.

All courses include the latest research, professional materials, handouts and CD's/DVD's where appropriate.

Courses suitable for all learning styles from the academic to the practical and designed for all levels from newcomer to experienced.

Courses supported by on-line Forum and support to all students.

RECENT FEEDBACK

"I love the Far Away Centre. It's like a spiritual service-station. I come up a couple of times a year to get my psychic batteries recharged and go back a whole person again!"

F. 2008

"I really cannot believe how much I learnt and how much cannot be found in books. Truly astonishing."

M. 2008

Come & find out for yourself why everyone comes back as soon as they can!