This November, the first workshop I’ll be hosting will be dedicated to ancestors and to the connection between November 1st and 2nd — the days traditionally celebrated in Italy as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

As you may have already noticed, these days hold a very important place in my practice. From Samhain, October 31st, through November 11th, I feel particularly connected to themes of ancestors, memory, death and rebirth.

For me, this period is also deeply personal: it coincides with the birthdays and celebrations of many of my ancestors, so every year I try to create a moment to honour and remember them.

This time, I’ve decided to create a gathering.

We will begin with around 30 minutes dedicated to the theory and folklore surrounding remembrance practices in Italy, exploring some of the traditions, rituals and beliefs connected to these days.

Then we will move into a more personal and participatory part, where we will share, remember and honour our ancestors and loved ones. You will be invited to participate actively, but always in the way that feels right for you.

Once you purchase your ticket — or get in touch with me to reserve your place — you will receive an email with all the information you need to prepare for the gathering.

You will also receive something to take home with you: a small way to honour, on November 2nd, the people who came before you and helped shape the person you are today.

There are only a few places available, as the space is intimate.

The gathering will take place at Black Moon Botanica, in the basement.

I would love to share this evening of remembrance, stories, ritual and connection with you. 🕯️

THE MAGIC OF SALT

A Workshop on the Ritual and Magical Uses of Salt

Following the great response to our first workshop on the Magic of Salt, this experience is returning in January 2027 by popular demand.

What better way to begin a new year than by creating space for renewal, cleansing and new intentions?

Salt is one of the simplest and most accessible materials we can work with. It is inexpensive, easy to find, and yet carries a rich history of ritual, religious and magical symbolism across different cultures and traditions.

In this workshop, we will explore how salt can be used to cleanse and protect our homes, our personal spaces and the environments that surround our everyday lives, while also learning how to prepare it for different forms of ritual work.

But not all salt is the same.

Its origin, composition and preparation can influence the way we approach it within magical practice. We will explore different types and sources of salt and how these can be selected according to the purpose of your work.

During the workshop, you will learn different methods for activating, cleansing, consecrating and preparing salt for ritual use.

We will also explore the historical influence of Christian and Catholic traditions, including the ritual consecration and exorcism of salt, and how these concepts have informed certain forms of magical practice. We will look at the idea of removing or reducing unwanted ritual influences from a material before incorporating it into a working, as well as the different ways salt can be prepared and transformed according to intention.

From there, we will explore how salt can be combined with herbs, plants and other ritual ingredients to create personalised preparations for different purposes.

The workshop is not about following one rigid formula. Instead, it is an invitation to understand the principles behind the practice, so that you can learn how to adapt and create your own combinations.

Salt has also held an important place within biblical symbolism, from the idea of being “the salt of the earth” to its associations with preservation, covenant, purification and incorruptibility. We will explore some of these symbolic layers and how they have contributed to the cultural and ritual significance of salt.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The history and symbolism of salt in different traditions

• Different types and origins of salt and how to choose between them

• How to cleanse and prepare salt for ritual use

• How to activate and consecrate salt

• Traditional approaches to the ritual purification and exorcism of salt

• How salt can be used for cleansing, protection and blessing

• How to combine salt with herbs, plants and other ingredients

• How to adapt ingredients according to your intention

• How to create personalised ritual preparations

• How to work flexibly without being tied to one specific pantheon or set of deities

• How different traditions can inspire your own practice while maintaining awareness of their individual origins

This workshop is particularly suited to anyone who wants to begin or deepen a magical practice without needing a large collection of specialised materials.

Salt is a wonderful starting point precisely because it allows for experimentation: it can be combined, adapted and personalised, giving you the freedom to create a practice that feels meaningful to you while drawing inspiration from different traditional frameworks.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The workshop costs €60 and includes a ritual kit, as well as a specially prepared salt that I will make for each participant specifically for the beginning of the new year.

A practical, accessible and flexible introduction to one of the oldest and most versatile ritual materials.

Begin the year by clearing space, blessing what surrounds you, and making room for what comes next.

LOCATION AND DATE SOON

THE POWER OF CANDLE MAGIC

From the basic to Pro.

Have you ever found yourself wanting to perform a ritual in the moment, using simple tools and elements that are easy to find and accessible to everyone?

The candle is one of those tools.

It is often treated as something simple — something we light and place on an altar — but within magical practice, a candle can become much more than a source of light.

Sometimes, simply lighting a candle is not enough.

In this introductory workshop, we will explore the foundations of Candle Magic and learn what transforms a simple candle into a consciously prepared magical tool.

We will begin with the basics: the meaning and use of candle colours, working with intention, creating a petition, and understanding how to prepare, cleanse, charge and activate a candle before a ritual.

We will also explore the different ways a candle can be worked with, including dressing a candle with oils, working with herbs and magical powders, and carving symbols, words or intentions into the wax. We will look at the direction of the carvings and the meanings traditionally associated with them.

One of the most interesting techniques we will explore is the use of candles as representations of the different elements, people, situations or forces involved in a ritual. By assigning candles to the people and elements we wish to work with, we can create a more structured and tangible ritual space. We will explore how this technique can be used to strengthen the structure and visual language of a ritual, giving each element a specific place within the working.

A practical section of the workshop will allow us to explore some of these techniques together. I will demonstrate how to prepare a candle, how to work with oils, how to dress it with herbs and powders, how to represent different elements and participants through candles, and how to prepare and charge the herbs and other ritual ingredients used within a working.

We will also dedicate time to candle burning practices and safety. We will discuss how to burn candles responsibly, how to prepare the space, when and how candles may be burned within a ritual, and the practical considerations that should always accompany working with an open flame.

The workshop draws from different approaches and traditions within candle-based magical practice, including elements of Ceremonial Magic and Hoodoo/Voodoo traditions, where particular attention may also be given to the candle’s material, colour, form and preparation.

We will therefore look beyond the aesthetic aspect of candle rituals and explore the principles behind the practice: why certain elements are chosen, how they interact with intention, and what makes a candle ritual a deliberate magical working rather than simply the act of lighting a candle.

We will also touch on the ethical aspects of ritual practice, as well as different ways additional elements can be incorporated depending on your personal practice and magical tradition.

WHAT WE WILL EXPLORE

• The foundations of Candle Magic

• Candle colours and their traditional associations

• Intention and how to translate it into a ritual working

• How to create a candle petition

• Cleansing and charging candles

• Preparing a candle for ritual use

• Dressing candles with oils

• Working with herbs and magical powders

• How to prepare and charge herbs and other ritual ingredients

• Candle carving and the symbolism of different directions and techniques

• Using candles to represent people, elements, situations and forces within a ritual

• How symbolic candle placement can strengthen the structure of a ritual

• The importance of the candle’s material and composition

• How and when to burn ritual candles

• Candle safety and responsible use of open flame

• Different approaches and traditions within Candle Magic

• Practical examples and simple rituals to incorporate into your own practice

• Ethical considerations when working with ritual intention

YOUR TAKE-HOME MATERIALS

Each participant will receive a Candle Magic Guidebook, created as a practical reference to accompany the workshop and support your personal practice afterwards.

Inside, you will find key concepts covered during the workshop, useful references, and a selection of ritual recipes for common intentions and situations.

These recipes are designed as starting points rather than fixed formulas: they can be adapted and personalised according to your own intention, practice and the elements available to you.

A small ritual kit containing essential candle colours and materials used during the workshop is also included in the ticket price.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Price: €85
Level: Open to everyone — no previous experience required

Part theory, part practice, this workshop is an invitation to look beyond the flame — and discover everything that happens before, during and after it is lit.

VERY SOON DATE AND LOCATION.