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Halo Quin

~ Author, storyteller, singer-songwriter, witch

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NEW COURSE: Elements of Eros

30 Tuesday Jul 2024

Posted by Haloquin in Crimson Craft, elemental magic, Magic

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Elements of Eros is a 5 month immersion in the magic of pleasure and embodied power in the Crimson Coven, through the magical powers of the elements – earth, air, fire, water, and spirit.

Our first class will be on Tuesday 17th September, and there will be a replay.

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In this course you will…

  • Tune into your sensual nature, rediscover your sacred body, and unlock your magic. 
  • Reconnect with your body to reclaim your true power and come home to yourself. 
  • Open to Divine Love to experience total support.
  • And make space for your self as a whole human being to reignite your magic and creativity.

I discovered paganism about the time that puberty discovered me. At the same time that I was learning about the sacredness of nature, I was also learning that other people thought they had a say in how I lived in my body – rather than embodiment feeling divine it began to feel dangerous, the expectations of others restricting how I was allowed to be physically, the disapproval and unwanted attention both serving as reminders that my body was not my own.

I disappeared into my mind, into fiction and fantasy, and pushed down the connection to the divine that I saw in the natural world, but struggled to trust in my own body.

But it niggled me. My traditions are ones of immanence, of wholeness, of embodiment. My gods call me to ecstasy.

I knew I was missing something and I wanted it back.

So many of the places I looked for it were wrong for me though, it wasn’t about sex with others, but my connection to myself, to the divine within. Not finding the erotic with other people, (which is wonderful and brilliant but not what I was seeking), but the divine eros that is mine.

I’m a pagan, a witch, a ritualist… so I began working with the magic of the elements in the body specifically to heal this part of myself. I pulled out tools I’d learned, crafted ritual workings, and reached out to the deities of love and passion for help.

And I set about contacting that power of eros in myself, to reclaiming my sense of being safe in my own body, to connecting with divine embodiment, to unlocking that place of power that the world told me I wasn’t allowed to express.

And this is what Elements of Eros is all about. Giving you elemental tools to connect more deeply with the life and love that flows through you, to rediscover your sexual power in a safe container, to come home to your body, and to release fears that keep you from being whole.

Working with the earth of the body, the air of the breath, the water of your emotions, the fire of your desire, and the divine spirit of mystery and ritual that weaves through it all, you will connect with the magic of Eros, your divine nature, power, and pleasure.

This is for you if…

  • … you want to really Know that the divine is immanent in the world, rather than just believing it to develop a deep trust which results in the total support of the gods.
  • … you would love to feel safer in your body, to bring ease to your life and space to heal.
  • … you want more pleasure in your day to make every day more fun.
  • … you are curious about sacred sexuality but don’t fancy getting naked in a room with strangers.
  • … you are ready to unlock your own power as a whole, embodied, magical being to manifest your dream life.

This is not for you if…

  • … you are dealing with fresh or acute trauma.
  • … you object to mentions of sex in a sacred context.
  • … or you are just looking for an orgy.
  • … you are uncomfortable with paganism, queer inclusivity, or magic.

The course includes:

  • 5 live, interactive classes on Zoom, with replays
  • 5 Workbooks to help you deepen your work
  • Bonus access to my course “Foundations of Witchcraft” and my “Grounding” bundle
  • The opportunity to shape the supporting materials through Q&As
  • And support in the Crimson Coven forum!

Say yes to more magic, more pleasure, and more eros here!

Got questions? Here’s a taste of the magic possible:

In July I offered a ritual experience of the elements of eros in TEA, and you can dive into the replay here!

Dive into the Experience

Tune into your sensual nature, rediscover your sacred body, and unlock your magic in this immersive, enchanted, deep dive!

Yes, I choose Eros!

Crimson Chat – Aphrodite with Irisanya Moon

09 Tuesday May 2023

Posted by Haloquin in Crimson Craft, Magic, Reflections

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On Monday 29th May ’23, at 10:30am Pacific / 6:30pm BST (UK time) Irisanya Moon (she/they) will be joining me in the Crimson Coven Collective Zoom Room for a deep dive into the waters of love… discussing Aphrodite, life as a love spell, and the goddess as both inspiration and powerful initiator. I’m really looking forward to this conversation as Irisanya is a fellow Moon Books author and Reclaiming teacher… but we’ve never actually had a proper conversation… and what better topic to start with than the goddess of love Herself?

You can watch the livestream directly in YouTube even if you’re not a member, or perhaps you might consider joining us… read on for more!

Find the Livestream here – subscribe to be notified when we go live

Life is a Love Spell: Aphrodite as Inspiration and Initiator

Aphrodite is a misunderstood deity, often limited to the role of a seductress or the most beautiful of beings. But Love has always been wider than the ocean, with more waves and movement than is comfortable: challenging and desperate, an initiation of surrender.  

Irisanya Moon (she/they) talks with Halo Quin (they/she) about her popular book, “Aphrodite: Encountering the Goddess of Love & Beauty & Initiation,” as well as about how initiations into the mysteries of love may not be wanted, but they are necessary. They are vital for reclaiming and restoring our lifeforce while nourishing the deepest parts of ourselves to fuel activism and the challenges of being a human in this world. 

About Irisanya Moon:

Irisanya (she/they) is an author, Witch, priestess, international teacher, and initiate in the Reclaiming tradition. She is a priestess of Aphrodite who is passionate about the idea that life is and we are a love spell, a dance of desire and connection, moving in and out of the heart, always returning to love. Irisanya seeks to cultivate spaces of self-care/devotion, divine relationship (whatever that means to you), and community service as part of her heart magick and activism.

Find Irisanya’s website here, follow her on substack, and find upcoming classes and recent posts on bio site here.

Irisanya is also on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Oh, and I’ve reviewed two of Irisanya’s other books here: “Reclaiming Witchcraft” and “Honoring the Wild”.

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And in case you’re new here…

The Crimson Coven is our private group for exploring divine love, sacred sexuality, and embodied magic through a pagan lens. Each week there are prompts and a livestream on a related topic, usually including a meditation to support your connection to the divine within and without.

Each month or so I host a guest speaker for a Crimson Chat… and members of the Collective get to hang out in the Zoom room after the livestream and chat off the record with our guests.

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PS: I also run monthly workshops, and regular crimson craft retreats… join my mailing list to hear about upcoming offerings!

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Crimson Chat – Become Your Own Beloved with Lee Harrington

28 Friday Apr 2023

Posted by Haloquin in Crimson Craft, Following Delight, Magic

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I’m super excited to let you know about our special guest in the Crimson Coven for May… Lee Harrington! I have been a fan of his work for years now, “Sacred Kink” being my favourite book on the overlap between magic and kinky practices, and Lee has kindly agreed to come and talk about his new book for the Crimson Coven, on Tuesday 2nd May ’23, at 6:30pm BST (UK time).

And you can watch the livestream directly in YouTube even if you’re not a member! Read on for more!

Find the Recording here – subscribe to be notified when we go live

Lee’s latest book came out on 25th April and it sounds like something we could all do with reading…

Become Your Own Beloved: A Guide to Delighting in Self-Connection

By Lee Harrington

LEARN HOW TO EASE THE PAIN OF LONELINESS, HEAL LONGTIME EMOTIONAL WOUNDS, AND CELEBRATE YOURSELF AS A COMPLETE BEING IN THIS INCLUSIVE GUIDE BY AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED EDUCATOR.

Whether you’re struggling with isolation, dealing with loss, or want to delve deeper into what makes you “you,” this inclusive guide is brimming with incredible insights and practical exercises to support you. It goes well beyond how to enjoy your own company and shares how to develop a deep and joyful connection to yourself that lasts a lifetime—no matter who you are and what you’ve been through.

In this book, you’ll learn invaluable practices such as how to meet yourself anew, examine labels placed on you, and forgive yourself for any regrets or missteps. And while all the exercises will help you learn to celebrate yourself as a whole being, they also can help you have more fulfilling relationships with others and find support in community.

About Lee Harrington:

Lee Harrington (he/they) is an internationally known spirituality, identity, relationships, and personal authenticity author and educator. He brings a combination of playful engagement and thoughtful academic dialogue to a broad audience, having taught classes, shared presentations, and delivered keynotes worldwide for over twenty years. An award-winning author and editor on gender, sexual, and sacred experience, his many books include “Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond,” “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macrame,” and “Traversing Gender: Understanding Transgender Journeys.” He has been blogging online since 1998 and has been teaching since 2001. You can check out Lee’s adventures, as well as his podcast, tour schedule, free essays, videos, and more, over at PassionAndSoul.com.

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And in case you’re new here…

The Crimson Coven is our private group for exploring divine love, sacred sexuality, and embodied magic through a pagan lens. Each week there are prompts and a livestream on a related topic, usually including a meditation to support your connection to the divine within and without.

Each month or so I host a guest speaker for a Crimson Chat, and I’m thrilled to have Lee join us to talk about his new book, “Become Your Own Beloved”. This is a topic dear to my heart, and I’m excited to hear about the ways in which Lee has written about self-love, self-care, and self-commitment.

Members of the Crimson Coven and Lee’s Patrons will get access to the zoom room for an interactive experience and a chance to ask questions, check the group for details.

The chat will be livestreamed to YouTube here.

PS: I also run monthly workshops, and regular crimson craft retreats… join my mailing list to hear about upcoming offerings!

Join my mailing list for updates & a free gift
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