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Advanced Practitioner of The Craft

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This advanced-level course is designed for experienced practitioners who seek to further their mastery of Witchcraft.
The course will delve into esoteric traditions, advanced rituals, spiritual alchemy, and the deeper, often hidden aspects of magical practice including the Seals of Solomon and sacred geometry.

By the end of the course, students will have honed their ability to navigate complex spiritual realms, work with diverse magical systems, and perform advanced rituals with power and precision.

This study course is fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring the highest standard of course materials and learning outcomes. 

Unlock the full potential of your magical practice with the Advanced Practitioner of the Craft course!

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Course Content

Module 1

Deepening Your Personal Practice: Advanced Ritual and Meditation Techniques

Objective: To refine and expand personal rituals, deepening meditation practices and the ability to enter trance states at will.

  • Topics:

    • Advanced grounding and centring practices.

    • Techniques for extended meditation and mind-body alignment.

    • Creating complex rituals for personal growth and transformation.

    • Mastery of visualisation and energy manipulation in ritual work.

    • Trance work and lucid dreaming for spiritual insight.

 

Module 2

The Art of Divination: Mastering Advanced Methods

Objective: To explore complex divinatory techniques and enhance accuracy and interpretation.

  • Topics:

    • Advanced Tarot, Oracle, and Runic divination systems.

    • Scrying with advanced methods: water, mirrors, and crystal balls.

    • Augmenting intuition through deep divination practices.

    • Spirit communication via divination (channels, mediums, etc.).

    • Ethics and responsibility in divinatory practices.

 

Module 3

Elemental Magic: Mastery of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit

Objective: To refine the ability to work with the elements and their associated energies in advanced magical work.

  • Topics:

    • Advanced rituals and spells incorporating the elements.

    • Understanding the deeper essence of each element in magical practice.

    • Elemental guardians and their roles in the craft.

    • Integration of elemental magic with astrology and other metaphysical systems.

    • The balance and purification of elemental forces within the practitioner’s body and spirit.

 

Module 4

The Shadow Self and Deep Personal Transformation

Objective: To work with shadow energies and the process of deep self-transformation.

  • Topics:

    • Understanding the Shadow and its role in the practitioner’s growth.

    • Techniques for shadow work: confronting inner darkness.

    • Rituals of self-purification and healing.

    • Integrating the Dark Goddess archetypes and other underworld deities.

    • Psychospiritual tools for inner alchemy and soul transformation.

Module 5

High Magic and Ceremonial Witchcraft

Objective: To introduce advanced ceremonial magic and high magical rituals for powerful spiritual workings.

  • Topics:

    • The history and philosophy of high magic.

    • Ceremonial tools, seals, and symbols for invoking higher powers.

    • The role of planetary hours and astrological timing in ritual.

    • Solomonic magic, planetary magic, and angelic invocations.

    • Crafting personalised rituals for manifestation, protection, and empowerment.

Module 6

Herbalism and Potions: Advanced Alchemical Work

Objective: To explore the deeper aspects of herbalism and potion-making, blending practical magic with alchemy.

  • Topics:

    • Advanced herbology: working with rare and potent plants.

    • The magical properties of herbs and their energetic correspondences.

    • Creating potions, oils, and elixirs for specific magical outcomes.

    • Alchemical symbolism and its application in potion-making.

    • Safe practices in magical herbalism and ethical considerations.

 

Module 7

Spirit Work and Ancestral Magic

Objective: To explore the realms of spirit communication, ancestor worship, and the practice of necromancy.

  • Topics:

    • Establishing relationships with spirit guides, ancestors, and the deceased.

    • Advanced ancestor veneration rituals and practices.

    • Necromancy and working with the dead: ethics and protections.

    • Creating sacred altars and offerings to the spirits.

    • Spirit possession, trance work, and mediumship.

 

Module 8

Advanced Spell-craft: Complex Rituals and Spell Weaving

Objective: To refine spell-craft and learn how to weave complex spells with multiple layers of intention and energy.

  • Topics:

    • Techniques for multi-layered spell-work and energy weaving.

    • Advanced rituals of manifestation, banishing, and protection.

    • Casting spells in conjunction with lunar, planetary, and seasonal cycles.

    • Magical correspondences and using the full spectrum of the magical toolbox.

    • Dealing with backlash and negative consequences of spell-work.

Module 9

Astrology for the Witch: Deeper Integration of Cosmic Forces

Objective: To explore astrology’s role in witchcraft, especially for advanced practitioners working with cosmic energies.

  • Topics:

    • Understanding the natal chart and its magical implications.

    • Working with transits, eclipses, and other astrological events in spell-work.

    • Advanced techniques for planetary magic and astrological talismans.

    • The influence of the zodiac and houses in witchcraft.

    • Integrating astrology with other metaphysical systems (Kabbalah, numerology, etc.).

 

Module 10

The Sacred Arts: Crafting Magical Tools and Sacred Space

Objective: To learn the craft of creating personal magical tools and spaces for advanced practice.

  • Topics:

    • Crafting wands, staffs, athames, and other sacred tools.

    • Sacred space creation: altars, temples, and sacred geography.

    • Enchanting tools and spaces with intention and energy.

    • Incorporating symbolism, sacred geometry, and sigils in magical design.

    • Personalising magical tools for power and protection.

Free Gift upon completion!

As well as receiving your CPD certified certificate of completion, you will also receive your official Ostara Academy 'Advanced Witch' t shirt in a choice of 'casual' or 'fitted' styles.

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What to expect:

The course consists of 10 modules/50 units (5 per module) and 80 steps in total including assignments and practicals. Each of the 10 modules will require an assignment (usually 1500 - 2000 words) and/or a practical exercise to be completed.

 

Completion of the Advanced Practitioner of The Craft course is expected to take 12-18 months but as this is a self paced course, earlier completion is possible, however each unit will only become available to work through once the previous unit is completed. 

All learners will have access to our private 'Advanced Practitioner' study group on our website, a place to connect with fellow advanced practitioners and your tutor Jayne Harris. 

Please note:
It is a pre-requisite of this course to have first completed The Introduction to The Craft study course.

When you enrol, please wait to receive a confirmation email approving your enrolment.

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your tutor
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Jayne Harris​ is a qualified Master Herbalist, registered member of the Society of Naturopaths (SoN) and currently studying to become a Naturopathic & Homeopathic Doctor specialising in Herbal and Ayurveda Medicine. She is also a lifelong practitioner of the Craft.

As part of your Advanced Practitioner course you will have the opportunity to attend an in-person social gathering* with Jayne, giving you the opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners in a safe, magical environment where you will be able to discuss and share your experiences so far, and gain insight and support.

Gatherings are held at The Carthouse, The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB.

*attendance at the in-person gathering  is optional and will cost £25pp which includes food and refreshments. 
 
Ready to deepen your knowledge and enhance your Craft?

The investment in your learning is £469 which can be paid in full or spread across 3 instalments, simply select the correct payment option when enrolling. 

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