What Classes Should I Take First?

[Amber Mackenzie]

We often recommend that you mix a course you have a great interest in with an Introduction Course, so you can start building a great foundation of study here at TMCS.

Upon graduation from the Orientation course, you will have the Orientation certificate and possibly the certificates for Introduction to Rituals, Plagiarism Workshop, and Ethics. This will help you to unlock the enrollment requirements for so many classes.

Feel free to take what you want to take, however, if you are looking for a little guidance, here is a list of what we consider to be the most important first classes for anyone attending TMCS.


Creating a Book of Shadows - This course is designed to walk you through the creation of a Book of Shadows. It will give you an idea of what goes into a Book of Shadows, how to set it up, and much more.

Items Needed: A Notebook, Binder, or Purchased Blank Book of Shadows
Certificates Needed: Orientation
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=531


Empathy 101: Handling Empathy Effectively - In this class, you will get a basic understanding of what empathy is and isn't. We'll look at why and how it affects us as well as learn some methods to help manage it. We'll also take a look at the major "Clair Senses".

In this class, you will: Take a field trip, find your empathic triggers and signs, practice techniques to handle empathy, and research a Clair Sense of your choice.

Items Needed: Somewhere to people-watch
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=539


Introduction to Rituals - In this introductory class, you will be looking at the very basics of performing rituals. This class will help you when attending school rituals and while you do rituals for classes on your own. This is a very short class just to get you familiar with rituals. There is no ritual writing in this course.

Items Needed: Materials for 2 school rituals will vary based on the rituals you chose
Certificates Needed: Orientation
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=618


Introduction to Spells - In this class, we will discuss the various types of spells and the basics of writing and performing simple spells. You will be introduced to the Spells Worksheet and how to use that to write your own spells.

Items Needed: Supplies for spellcrafting (determined by you)
Certificates Needed: Orientation
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=619


Magickal Tools for Beginners - This course is an introduction to Magickal Tools. We will discuss what magickal tools are, where you can find them (even on a budget), and what you can use as a magickal tool. The class includes how to cleanse and consecrate your new tools as well as creating a toolbox or a storage box and making two of your own magickal tools.

Items Needed: Crafting Supplies, A Box or Other Storage Option, Incense, Herbs, or Other Cleansing Option (please contact the teacher if you have any questions or need ideas), Other items may be required, but you can obtain them while in class.
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=811


Moon Magick: Introduction - In this class, you will be learning about the different phases of the moon, the purpose of Lunar Magick, and how it affects the energy of your practices. This is the introductory course for the Moon Magick Series.

Items Needed: None
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=688


Pagan Terminology - This course is offered to help students to learn and understand the many different terms that they will come across during their studies.

*Due to recent changes, an Entrance Exam certificate (Hall Pass) is equivalent to a Pagan Terminology certificate.

Items Needed: Access to research materials
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=566


Plagiarism Workshop - This workshop is a quick study of plagiarism, and how to identify and avoid it when you are writing your TMCS papers. There are many resources and guides along with a tutorial and two assignments that are submitted at the end of the information. You will earn a certificate upon the successful completion of this workshop.

Items Needed: None
Certificates Needed: Orientation
*If currently an Orientation student or enrolled in the Returning Student Course please let me know in the email.
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=654


Protection Magick - In this course, you will be learning to trust your instincts about how you are feeling, clear negative energies, and arm yourself with the basics of protection magick: shielding, casting a circle, and constructing an amulet.

Items Needed: Simple craft supplies, Access to herbs, oils, salt, and water
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=829


Sun Magick: Introduction - In this course, we will be learning about the different phases of the sun, the purpose of solar magick, and how it affects the energy of your practices. This is the introductory course to the Sun Magick series.

Items Needed: None
Certificate Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=830


Wheel of the Year: Introduction - In this course, you will learn the basics about the Sabbats that make up the Wheel of the Year. This is the introductory course to the Wheel of the Year series.

Items Needed: None
Certificates Needed: Orientation, Plagiarism Workshop
LINK: https://magickalcircleschool.com/course/view.php?id=954