Introduction to Sigils & Magical Symbols

The magical world is laden with symbols- some easy to discern, others cryptic and bizarre. In this lecture, join Catland co-owner Melissa Madara as we cover the basics of sigil-craft, creating our own symbols for magical work and analyzing a few unique marks from witches past, leaving with a complex understanding of this unique magical art. This class will cover an analysis of symbolism and it’s interpretation, two methods of crafting our own sigils, and a litany of historical examples, traditional marks, and unique applications for employing sigils and symbols in our own magical work.

Melissa Madara is a witch, storyteller, botanist, and co-owner at Catland Books. Their work deals with the healing power of myth, divination, and immersion in the natural world. They are a teacher at Catland Books and numerous other metaphysical spaces in NYC, and are available for herbal consultations, tarot, and magical coaching by appointment. Find their interviews in the New York Times, Vice, Broadly, Teen Vogue, or Refinery 29, or see Melissa’s published works in Fiddler’s Green, Venefica Magazine, or their upcoming book, The Witch’s Feast (December 2021). Follow Melissa’s work at www.thewitchsfeast.com or on IG @saint.jayne