Welcome to the Order of the Sacred Star! This Pagan/Wiccan group, based in Winnipeg, Canada, is committed to teaching the Craft to all those who wish to learn. Our goal is to provide a complete and fulfulling learning experience. Our public classes are offered through the Winnipeg Pagan Teaching Circle.

Courses: Traditions

There are many traditions and paths, both Wiccan and otherwise. The classes listed here are based upon specific traditions and paths. All materials are included, unless indicated otherwise.

Ashling Wicca

Ashling Wicca 101 (05.1001)
Cost: $100
This course is a basic introduction to Ashling Wicca, ideal for the beginning student. It explores the history of Wicca, touches on the ethics involved in practicing magick, and introduces the student to the Wheel of the Year. A great class for those interested in formal Wiccan practice with an Irish slant. For those that complete this course, a formal Dedication ceremony is possible. This is a course that takes approximately 8 sessions, which can be spaced out over a course of 6 - 12 months.

Ashling Wicca 102 (05.2001)
Cost: $100, Prerequesities: 05.1001
This course is a continuation of Ashling Wicca 101. It explores practical ideas such as meditation, cleansing, consecrating, and charging, psychic skills, divination, and spellcraft. It also touches on such ideas as the Ashling view of the OtherWorld, and the idea of Earth Magick. This is a great class for those interested in pursuing their study of Ashling Wicca. For those that complete this course and meet all other requirements of their local coven, a formal Earth Degree Initiation ceremony is possible. This is a course that takes approximately 10 sessions, which can be spaced out over a course of 6-12 months.

Correllian Wicca
Living the Wiccan Life (10.1000)
Cost: $100
This course introduces the student the to basic practices of Correllian Wicca. It is required for those who wish to be Dedicated into the Correllian Tradition. For those who successfully complete this course, Dedication is possible. This course is a series of lessons, spread acros 6 - 12 months.

Correllian Wicca, 1st Degree (10.1001)
Cost: $100
This course includes everything a student needs to know for basic initiation into a Correllian Wiccan coven. This course typically takes one year to complete. For those who wish Initiation, please consult your local group for any additional requirements.

Correllian Ministry (10.1002)
Cost: $10
This course is an exploration of the aspects of Correllian Ministry, and what it means to be a memeber of the Correllian Priesthood. This course is often required for First Degree Initiation into many Correllian groups.

Correllian Philosophy (10.1003)
Cost: $10
This course is an examination of aspects of Correllian philosophy, including the "Correllian Manifesto" and the essay "What Gaiests Believe." This course is often required for First Degree Initiation into many Correllian groups.

The Five Mystic Secrets (10.1004)
Cost: $10
This course examines the five mystic secrets of Correllian Wicca. This course is often required for First Degree Initiation into many Correllian groups.

Correllian Wicca, 2nd Degree (10.2001)
Cost: $100
Prerequesites: First Degree Initiation into Correllian coven
This course covers the core material necessary for Second Degree Initiation into a Correllain Wiccan coven. The material is generally spread over one year, since Initiation cannot occur in less than that amount of time. Many groups have additional requirements, so check with your local group regarding Initiation.

Spells for the 2nd Degree (10.2002)
Cost: $50
Prerequesites: 10.2001
This course covers some basic techniques and spells that are necessary for the study to master before Second Degree Initiation. It is a required class in most Correllian Wiccan covens.

Correllian State Robes (10.2003)
Cost: $10
Prerequesites: 10.2001
This course, necessary for Second Degree Initiations in most Correllian covens, deals with the exact usage of robes, stoles, cords, and tabards within Correllian Wicca.

Ritual Theory & Practice (10.2004)
Cost: $25
Prerequesites: 10.2001 — Often required for Second Degree Initiation, this course explores the most common of Correllian rituals, what they mean, and how to preform them.

First Degree Mentoring (10.2005)
Cost: $10
Prerequesites: 10.1001, 10.1002. 10.1003, 10.1004
This course focuses on how to present the First Degree materials of Correllian Wicca. A must for anyone seeking to teach Correllian Wicca.

Correllian Wicca, 3rd Degree (10.3001)
Cost: $100
Prerequesites: Second Degree Initiation into Correllian coven
This course covers the core material necessary for Third Degree Initiation into a Correllain Wiccan coven. The material is generally spread over one year, since Initiation cannot occur in less than that amount of time. Many groups have additional requirements, so check with your local group regarding Initiation.

Faery Wicca

Metaphysical Theory (28.1001)
Cost: $100
This course covers the basic information necessary for those interested in Dedication into the Faery Tradition. Topics include: The Tradition Hisotry of Ireland, The Faery Lineage, The Ancient Ones, The Celtic Division of the Year, The Land of Faery, Sacred Space, and Modern Faery Wicca. Typically this course is spread over 6 - 12 months.

Other Traditions

The Right Hand and Left Hand Path (21.1002)
Cost: $10
This course to dispel the myths and rumours surrounding one of the terms most often misunderstood in the magickal community, the 'left hand path.' This course is a good one for people wishing to expand their horizons slowly.

Russian Paganism (21.1003)
Cost: $10
A short course for those interested in the Russian version of Paganism.

The Basics of Vodou (01.1001)
Cost: $10
This 4-session course covers the very basics of what a student needs to know before entering into the practice of Vodou. A great course for general information, or for those considering this spiritual path.

An Introducton to the Tree of Life (01.1002)
Cost: $20
This course introduces the student to the intricacies of the Tree of Life. There are a total of four sessions, each covering an important aspect of the Qaballah path. The first lesson is a brief introduction designed to give the student a passing familiarity with the Tree of Life. The second lesson covers the Sephiroth, the Fruits of the Tree of Life. The third lesson brings the idea of the Ten Divine Sayings to the students’ attention. The fourth and final session introduces the Three Pillars. While this course cannot cover all that is the Tree of Life, it should help the student gain some understanding of this complex topic.
 
Introduction to Discordianism (01.1003)
Cost: $10
This course introduces the student to the basic ideas and principles of Discordianism.
 
Qaballah and the Tarot (01.2001)
Cost: $30
Prerequisites: 01.1002, 11.2006