ASTRO MAGIA SPECIAL EVENT
It is with great pleasure that we will host Michael Ofek presenting his Keynote HERMETICALLY OPEN, intended for last year’s conference, but due to circumstances was necessarily postponed.
JD Kelley, the organiser of AM, will also be sharing his work ASTRAL AROUSALS as part of this event. This will be a delightful opportunity to bring the threads of AM23 Astral Sensibilities and Sensualities in as we turn to the themes the coming Astro Magia.
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SUNDAY, JULY 7TH, 9AM PT / 10AM CT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST
All those that attended AM23, of have purchased the AM23 video library, will be invited to attend this special event and the recording will be added to the conference video library.
For those that did not attend AM23, you can either purchase access to the conference recordings which will include this special event, or register as a one-off and receive access to just the special event recording.
Timings, Eastern Time (US and Canada, EDT): 11:45am Room Opens, 12:00pm Prompt Start
CEST 6pm / BST 5pm / CDT 11am / MDT 10am / PDT 9am
12:00pm Welcome & Astral Arousals with JD Kelley / 1:00pm Q&A and Discussion / 1:15pm Break
1:30pm Hermetically Open with Michael Ofek /3:00pm Q&A and Discussion / 3:15pm Conclude
HERMETICALLY OPEN: SENSING THE CELESTIAL IN THE TERRESTRIAL
“They marveled at seeing… terrestrial things in the heavens… and celestial things on the earth” —Proclus
When attempting to uncover celestial virtues within discrete terrestrial substances, we tend to place our trust in traditional lists of correspondences. While some may seem symbolically apparent, many remain obscure and contradictory, with countless disagreements from various sources.
The notion of Correspondence is the cosmological bedrock of Astrology and Astrological Magic. Yet, its deeper essence and operational principles often elude our understanding, reveling an intricate and profound tapestry that binds the cosmos and individuals, the depths of which cannot be grasped by rational thought alone.
In traditional practice, the materials used to create talismans should naturally align with the desired virtues and effects. Thus, discerning the appropriate materials can be crucial for successful magical workings.
This lecture will offer a fresh look at the fundamental nature of Correspondence, weaving threads from ancient philosophy, theurgy, and modern science. On these grounds, we will further elucidate its practical principles and differentiations, while also bridging the Logos with the Eros. Reflecting on the inner faculties which guided the ancients to their insights, we will explore ways of cultivating these abilities and sensibilities—to deeply see and feel into the world.
Website: hermetic-astrology.com
Facebook: @OfekAstrology
Michael Ofek is a professional astrologer, cosmologist, astral magician, and shamanic practitioner from Israel. He has been practicing astrology and magic for more then two decades, avidly researching all branches of the ancient tradition, with an emphasis on Hellenistic astrology and its connection with Greco-Egyptian cosmology, philosophy, theurgy, and magic. His passion lies in unveiling and reconstructing the roots of the tradition, and the practical refiguring of these ancient arts. Michael is also a student and initiate of the mysteries of Andean shamanism and of working and healing with entheogens.
In his work, Michael stresses the importance of direct experience of astrological processes, for which he has developed a unique system, drawing on and integrating magical, theurgical and shamanic practices. Michael is an international speaker, and gives workshops and lectures worldwide, including magical retreats. He is the co-founder of the Israeli professional astrology magazine “Urania”, which also produces yearly conferences and workshops.
ASTRAL AROUSALS: BESTIAL & FECUND, LICENTIOUS & LEWD
What is this strange intercourse between the supernal and terrestrial? And, why does it arouse such intensity, often giving rise to such fecundity and proliferation?
A speculative exploration of the primacy of the fleshy, the elemental, and the carnal, its entanglement with the celestial. Our route will take us into philosophy, astrology, the astral via magic as well as witchcraft, and erotic gnosis.
Website: cunningasfolk.com
Instagram: @cunningasfolk
John-David (JD) Kelley is a professional natal and electional astrologer, as well as a practitioner of astral magic. His astrological leanings are both traditional and modern. JD is influenced by historical approaches to magic, the mixing of magical traditions throughout the world, by an animist view of the Cosmos, by art and art-making, and by visionary and ecstatic practices. You can find him at Cunning as Folk where he teaches and practices his range of esoteric and interpretive arts, or you can follow his dance on all channels @cunningasfolk.
JD is the current chair for the Scottish Astrological Association, having served since 2020; the founding president of the International Association of Astral Magic (IAAM), and the organiser of Astro Magia.