The Witch as Psychopomp

A Livestream Class with Sharon Day

Sunday, October 5 at 12:15 pm in Shadow

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

Sharon will discuss the pioneering work of Kübler-Ross, whose studies on dying and grief led to the essential Five Stages of Grief model, revolutionizing end-of-life care and the hospice movement; the role of psychopomps and the ongoing role of occultists and witches as psychopomps, guiding the 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 counsellor to the dying and bereaved; the insights of Dion Fortune on the journey of the soul after death, as detailed in her influential work, Through the Gates of Death; and how the contemporary implications of these contributions have shaped modern end-of-life care and the ways in which we support and comfort the dying today.

This talk 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 for those at the threshold of death—and the impact of their work on improving care for the dying and grieving.