Seeing in Shadow: A Ritual of Remembrance for our Queer, Hidden & Non-Human Ancestors

This is an all levels, secular, multidimensional, animist ritual that will include guided grounding, setting of intentional energetic space, discussion on who these ancestors are, and how to identify these queer, hidden, and non-human (Neanderthal and Animal Companion) ancestors, as well as discuss and prepare offerings and ancestral water blessings for and with them and how to create spirit contact for informed divination. Our ancestors include all those beings who we benefit from directly and indirectly. Looking beyond parentage and into the peripheral dimensions, we find hosts of benefactors, both human and non-human. Through guided mediation, ritual, and chant, we will establish and enhance empowering connections to these beings and the legacy of their blessings in our blood and bones. 

Optional Ingredients to have available at the start of this ritual:

*A Small Candle

*Divination Tools (Tarot Cards, Bones, Dice, etc)

*Water Offering (in a bowl or cup)

*Sweet Food Offering (Cake, Honey, Bread, Grains, Fruit)

*Vessel of Water for Ancestral Water Blessing

About the Presenter:

Nick Dickinsn is a professional Witch and Witchcraft Educator with over 35 years of experience working with clients and students in both public and private settings. Ordained and initiated in a variety of tantric yoga traditions (Mahayana and Buddhism), and a teacher of yoga teachers and psychics, his classes and workshops are influenced by the intersection of classical yoga theory and modern witchcraft practice. Operating through a multidimensional, animist lens, with a focus on Greek folklore, Nick's content welcomes all traditions at all levels and can be approached in a purely secular way.

*This class is part of the General Admission & Thursday 8/12/21 Day Pass registrations, if you are interested in attending all of the events during this festival, or all of the events offered on Thursday 8/12/21, please select the appropriate registration type on our Events & Registration page.*

**Attendees will have access to this recording until the end of 2021 - class recording links will be emailed to attendees within 7 business days of the conclusion of the festival. To protect the IP of our presenters, class recordings will not be downloadable.**

***Your class link will be emailed to you in your confirmation email. If you have not received your registration confirmation email within 24 hours please email info@salemsummersymposium.com***

****PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee that any class registration within 24 hours of the class start time will be admitted to the livestreaming of the class. You will however receive the class recording link within 7 business days of the conclusion of the festival and will have access to the recording for the remainder of 2021****