neptunesdolphins | Grey School of Wizardry: Looking Back

I have been a student since 2007 and now working my Practicum (final project).

What were your favorite classes in your major? Why?

“Crystal Divination” and “Tree Ogham and Divination.” I enjoy learning how to divine with nature and its signs.

What were your least favorite classes? Why? My least favorite were “Correspondences” and “Planetary Correspondences.” They were too abstract and esoteric for me. They dealt with magical theory, which does not interest me.

What classes were the most valuable classes in your major? Why? The most valuable were the Tarot and Astrology classes since both form the basis of modern divination. I believe they were necessary to learn. However, they are subjects, that I am not very enthusiastic about.

What new skills did you learn while completing your Major? The new skills, I learned was about exploring Astrology and how to apply its principles to other divination.

What discoveries did you make about yourself and your talents? I am a generalist and prefer to learn a multiple forms of divination. I make odd connections beyond the conventional meanings which serves me well.

Which classes inspired you to try something next—and if so, how did that work out? The Tarot classes had me to try to learn about Astrology and how the two relate to each other.

Even though your major is technically complete, what classes do you feel that you still need to take? How will they help you, academically? I would have like to have taken “Designing Spreads.” I want to understand how a spread works and how it flows from question to question.

Have you chosen a minor, and if so, how does it relate to your major, or to your growth as an apprentice Wizard? I chose Lore, which gave me a solid background on how divination developed. The minor presented me with different ideas of how people approach magic.

Did any experiences play a role in your wizardly growth, particularly in the field of Divination? I did not participate in any extra-curricular activities because of my traumatic brain injury. However, I started in 2007 attending the Grey School of Wizardry. As a faithful student, I adapted to dramatic changes in the school. I learned how to be fluid in my learning and expectations. The requirements for the Divination major changed over this period, and I changed with it.