{VIRTUAL} The Holly King and Oak King: Personification of the Seasons

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As the seasons change from Autumn to Winter, we see the shift in power from the Oak King to the Holly King. These two figures are shown in Celtic tradition as the transition from spring and summer to autumn and winter. We will examine how the Celtic folk viewed and celebrated these spiritual beings, as well as the history of their respective counterparts. We will also discuss the simple rituals and festivals that go hand in hand with these concepts and how they relate to the modern world.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Gabriel Varzalyi-Lopez is a southern folk practitioner who is a devotee to his ancestors, nature spirits, and the God and Goddess of his mother and father. He is a seer, diviner, spiritual medium, and conjuror trained here in New Orleans, Louisiana. His practice and divinations have always been centered on community, resilience, and compassion. He has worked in New Orleans, Denver, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he currently calls home. Born into a lineage of witches, orthodox priests, farmers, artists, and rebels, he understands the blessing that has been placed upon his shoulders. An adventurous spirit, Gabriel feels and hears the call of Spirit through the wind and winding southern brooks, and on the highest mountain peaks, observing and watching the simple magics that each of us cherishes in our everyday lives.