The F(a)eri(e) tradition is a mystical path of spiritual development unlike any other.
An initiatory mystery tradition of modern Witchcraft passed down by Victor & Cora Anderson and those who have been initiated in a lineage tracing back to them, it was first popularized by Starhawk in her book The Spiral Dance, as well as through the works of Gwydion Pendderwen. Hallmarks of the Feri tradition include shamanic practices, as well as specific symbolic, meditational and inner exercises. A highly personal path, it has old and strange roots that include influences or similarities such as Huna, Afro-centered spirituality, Celtic symbolism, sexual mysticism, esoteric Christianity, Middle-Eastern mysticism, ecstatic practice, and others.
I have been practicing witchcraft for 25 years and the Feri tradition for more than 18. I have lead open Witchcraft circles, given lectures, and taught classes in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the USA since 1990. I was initiated into the BloodRose line of Feri and have continued to study from other branches of the tradition and incorporate their practices and teachings into my own practice. I am the author of The Stars Within the Earth, a collection of poetry and spells inspired from the work and mythos of the Feri tradition, as well as the editor of Witch Eye: A Journal of Feri Uprising. In 2007 I was passed the Black Wand of a Master Sorcerer, a title that was conferred upon me in a rite by several initiates, most notably Feri Grandmaster Cora Anderson. I am proud of this tremendous honor and strive to live up to the responsibility that it entails by making myself available to the spiritual community as a teacher, sorcerer, and priest. As a holder of this wand I am the founder of my own lineage of Feri, BlueRose, which focuses heavily on trance experiences, sorcery, and the cultivation of personal gnosis.
I offer BlueRose Feri training in two forms: In-person classes from my store in Walnut Creek, CA, as well as long distance via phone or the internet.
In-person training is offered in three distinct stages, each successive level taking the practitioner through deeper layers of Feri practice. Sessions are 6 hours and are monthly. Students will have access to my private class email list and will be expected to make regular check-ins to the group detailing their current work. Potential in-person students should check my schedule for current availability.
Long-distance training is based on the Practitioner and Dedicant in-person classes and is offered on a continual basis using both e-mailed lessons and scheduled voice sessions using phone or the chat program Skype. Course length is determined entirely by the pace of the individual.
As a student you will be expected to keep an ongoing record of your experiences, devote the time and energy necessary toward performing specific meditational exercises on a regular basis, participate in class discussions, as well as turn in weekly check-ins describing your progress.
Enrolling in my classes indicates that you have read and agree to my class policies.
Practitioner Training
(4 semesters: Roughly 2 Years, monthly sessions)
$50-$75/month
$275 per semester (six months)
$500/year
$900 total (two years)
All classes currently full.
Submit an application along with a letter of intent to be considered for future classes.
This foundational class deals with the basics of Feri practice. Using discussion, guided trance, energy work, art projects, and ritual, we will experience various aspects of the tradition culminating in the establishment of a Feri tradition spiritual practice. Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion. This class does not offer Feri initiation. All three training levels are required for consideration of initiation into F(a)eri(e) tradition.
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Long Distance F(a)eri(e):
Practitoner & Dedicant Training
(Course length determined by pace of the individual)
$50-75/month, sliding scale
This class is based on my in-person Feri training courses (see above). Using email lessons, group discussion, and occasional internet voice-chat sessions (via phone or Skype), the student will be guided through various aspects of Feri, culminating in the establishment of a foundational and intermediate Feri tradition spiritual practice. Students who complete these courses will receive certificates of completion. This class does not offer Feri initiation. All three levels are required for consideration of initiation into Feri tradition. Students who complete both levels of this course will be eligible for enrollment in the Level Three in-person Feri training class, but are not guaranteed entry.
Private Apprenticeships
(Course length determined by pace of the individual)
$150/month
In addition to in-person group classes I also offer a limited number of private (one-on-one) in-person apprenticeships. We will work through the materials as detailed above at a pace that suits the individual. We will meet for a 2-3 hour session once per month, with occasional additional voice sessions (via phone or Skype).
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Potential students should download the Class Application and mail it along with a letter of intent to the address below.
In addition to Feri training classes I am proud to be offering open Feri circles from my store in Walnut Creek, CA on the 2nd Friday night of each month from 7-8:30pm. All are welcome. For more information please click HERE.
I am also potentially available to travel to your area within the U.S. Interested parties should email me with their booking questions.
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