Ciao a tutti!
I will be offering two presentations at EarthSpirit’s “A Feast of Lights”. A Feast of Lights will be held February 10, 11, and 12 in Sturbridge, MA.
Workshop #1 is more of a discussion format:
Sicilian-American Craft re-membered
Religio-magical Traditions in Sicily are numerous. The most visible are post-Christian or have become
blended with peasant Christianity. Immigrants created a synchronous culture – not quite Italic or
American yet possessing hallmarks of both. Stregoneria is called the Old Religion because it is a Mystery
Tradition from which flows the religious impulse. How can we as contemporary Streghe in the USA do
the same with the re-enlivening of ancestral magical traditions? Come with your questions.
Workshop #2 is hands on:
Brevi/Borsa Portafortuna – Sicilian “mojo bag”
The Brevi or “borsa portafortuna” can be thought of as an Italic/Sicilian “mojo bag”. Originally
constructed as a personal amulet to repel the evil eye (malocchio) and to attract the Fey and good luck.
The borsa is tailored to the specific person/goal but there are some universal techniques and materials
used. Brevi are frequently consecrated to a specific Saint, divinity, or guardian spirit. Bring a goal to
either attract or repel and your willingness to do some energy work. Limited attendance.
Information on the entire event can be found here:
http://www.earthspirit.com/feastol/fol.html
I hope to see some of you!
Benedizioni,
—Enzo