The Witch as Psychopomp

A Livestream Class with Sharon Day

Sat at 12:15 pm in The Astral Garden

Join author Sharon Day on a profound journey of guidance through the threshold of death in this upcoming talk, inspired by the enlightening work of three remarkable women: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Maxine Sanders, and Dion Fortune. These pioneers have carved paths in understanding the dying process and offering solace to those on the verge of crossing into the afterlife. This session delves into their contributions and the lasting impact they have had on hospice care and spiritual guidance for the dying.

Sharon will discuss Kübler-Ross's pioneering work, whose studies on dying and grief led to the essential Five Stages of Grief model, revolutionizing end-of-life care and the hospice movement. She will explore the role of psychopomps and the ongoing role of occultists and witches as psychopomps, guiding souls of the newly deceased beyond death and offering comfort to those nearing life's end. The influence of Maxine Sanders in contemporary witchcraft, acting as both a psychopomp and a counselor to the dying and bereaved, will be examined. Additionally, the insights of Dion Fortune on the journey of the soul after death, as detailed in her influential work, Through the Gates of Death, will be discussed. Sharon will also cover how the contemporary implications of these contributions have shaped modern end-of-life care and the ways we support and comfort the dying today.

This workshop offers an opportunity to gain insight into the compassionate work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Maxine Sanders, and Dion Fortune, whose efforts bring guidance, comfort, and understanding to those at the threshold of death and improve care for the dying and grieving.