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Upon the Rood-Day: The Witchcraft of Christsonday and the Queen of Elphen Cohort 4

“Upon the Rood-Day: The Witchcraft of Christsonday and the Queen of Elphen” is a 16 Week course in Traditional Witchcraft taught by Robin Artisson. This is the first comprehensive course in Witchcraft ever taught by Robin personally, drawing upon and revealing many of his personal and private insights and methods of witching which have been refined by him over 25 years.

Registration is open now for the class beginning March 11, 2024. We will continue taking registrations until March 18th.

Any credit or debit card can be used to purchase the course from the menu below, including PayPal debit cards. If you wish to make arrangements to pay for the course in full using the PayPal app or website, please email us at magister@serpenthall.com

Please Note: If you purchase a payment plan from the drop-down menu before the class start date of March 11, your payments will begin on the day of your purchase, not on March 11.

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    Course Description

    This course includes a survey of Early Modern Witchcraft from Britain, focusing on the regions of Banffshire and Aberdeenshire in Scotland. This course analyzes the mysteries that emerge from the confessions of the historical Scottish witches Andro Man and Marion Grant, regarding the nature of the two beings they claimed gave them power: Christsonday, thought by many to be the Devil, and his mate the Queen of Elphen.

    Robin’s attempts to contact Christsonday in 2018 led to the creation of a private Grimoire and dream-journal called The Book of Jaudaret, the contents of which contain wonderful (and sometimes disturbing) revelations about the nature of spirits, this world, and instructions for certain sorcerous workings. Many of The Book of Jaudaret’s contents are shared in this course as well.

    This course is delivered to students over 16 weeks in the form of 16 detailed written and illustrated course modules, totaling over 1600 pages, videos demonstrating certain techniques and operations, and recorded lectures. Another optional component of the course is direct interaction with the instructor and other students in the Facebook group for the course.

    This course comprehensively presents a complete working system of witchcraft or sorcery which is suitable for those who have never practiced any form of the craft before, just as it is suitable for study by advanced crafters who might greatly benefit their own practices thereby.

    The method of Witchcraft taught in this course is inspired by Early Modern occult history and practices as well as the course instructor’s own spiritual visions and contacts. It represents a more thorough public sharing of his private working system, developed and proven over 25 years, which has not before been seen.

    The course content will be shared weekly in the form of illustrated modules that contain extensive background lore and theory, diagrams, illustrations, and detailed instructions from Robin in every aspect of this Craft. Videos demonstrating certain techniques and practices along with recorded lectures will also be included.

    The second focus of this course is a hand-written and unpublished dream journal and Grimoire created by Robin Artisson between the years of 2018 and 2021 called The Book of Jaudaret. It details Robin’s successful attempt to gain visionary contact with the Spirit-Being known to Scottish Witch History and Folklore as Christsonday, and the spirit-persons attached to his retinue. What Robin learned from these beings, along with Robin’s method for creating that enduring preternatural contact (which led to months’ worth of magisterial or dream-visionary teaching experiences) is to be shared so that course-takers who wish to enact this special form of spirit-learning can make the attempt.

    Eighteen of the dream-visions gained by Robin from this work will be given to the course-takers, copied directly from The Book of Jaudaret and expressed in prose form, along with detailed elucidations of their meanings. This is provided for the inspiration and guidance of class participants as they forge their own path through this deep learning experience.

    This course includes a thorough analysis of the confessed beliefs, experiences, and practices of historical Scottish witches Andro Man and Marion Grant, whose words brought the name Christsonday to history, and Robin’s own occult theories regarding the true nature of the powerful beings that this man and woman once created powerful relationships with. 

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    “Upon the Rood-Day: The Witchcraft of Christsonday and the Queen of Elphen” is taught in Five Segments, as described below.


    Segment I: The Fyre Will Burne the Watter and the Earth, and Mak All Plain: Introduction and Orientation

    This Segment is one week long, and contains the historical and modern background of this Witchcraft, as well as a description of the orientation and approach that would best benefit students who wish to embody the Craft that is to be taught, or pursue the deeper mysteries described. This segment contains an in-depth analysis of Robin’s core theories regarding the prehistoric origins and true natures of the powerful entities that emerge as “demons” and “devils” to the minds of men and women living in later ages of the world.

    Segment II: Thow Sall Tell Him quhat He Sall Gett: Basic Preparations

    This Segment is three weeks long and contains instructions for which implements must be created or obtained to accomplish this craft; how to awaken and utilize the power in the body for trance induction; how to awaken, live, and work within the dimension of sorcerous or mystical time and time-rhythms; and instructions in sortilege (divination through cards). Also discussed are the most important metaphysical “rules” or guidelines for making works of sorcery or witchcraft more powerful, implanting the seeds of devotion to spirits, and many other things.

    Segment III: Plaine Devilrie and Witchcraft: The Book of Charms and Powers

    This Segment is four weeks long, and imparts many powerful charms and adjurations devoted to the great historical beings and entities who empower Witchcraft as a whole; a detailed explanation and system of Art aimed at creating very potent incantations for any purpose; the ritual creation of purifying, exorcising, and empowering water; the formation of Crophts and Witch-Rings; the sorcerous creation of certain tools and talismans for many purposes; learning how to relate to the “Gude Neighbors” and the “Seely Wights” or the spirits of one’s own local ecology; rituals of devotion to spirits and to the Greater Entities; and the Art of Spirit Conjuration.

    Segment IV: The Uncannie Sowl: The Wight Words and the Soul-Signs

    This Segment is four weeks long, and shares the full methodology of creating and using verbal sigils; the basic uses of the Benedicite Spell or Working; the creation and use of warding and protecting signs in different forms; the creation of “Soul Signs” or visual sigils and their various means of use; the capturing and gaining of a Witch-name; Witch-baptism; and the “first degree” of Shape-shifting.

    Segment V: All Power under God: The Gate of Elfhame and the Dreams from Below

    This segment is four weeks long, and includes instruction in using the Oneiric Prayer technique to arrange soul-familiarity with Christsonday and the Queen of Elphen; advanced lucid dreaming techniques; the Necromancy of Intelligence; the method of petitioning for Magisterial (teaching) dreams; the advanced workings of the Benedicite Charm; petitioning the Netherworld; the Pricking Hex, and the means of unlocking the ancient Labyrinth sign and symbol to gain access to the inner spaces of the soul.

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    This course’s content will be shared via a welcome video, written modules, recorded lectures, several video demonstrations, and extensive online discussions in a private Facebook group. Enjoy the benefits of Robin’s direct guidance and instruction in this rare opportunity to develop and further your own witchcraft practice.

    To register for the course, students are not required to have any experience in sorcery or witchcraft. This course can benefit both the novice and the adept alike. Please contact Serpent Hall if you have questions as to the appropriateness of the course with your level of experience.

    Serpent Hall aims to make courses financially accessible to a variety of people. We have options to pay the tuition in full (including a discount for full payment) or use a payment plan. To pay in full, or sign up for a payment plan, please choose an option from the drop-down menu above.

    I discovered Robin Artisson’s work back at the end of 2020 with his book The Clovenstone Workings when I was experiencing an extreme falling away of my own spiritual practices. Things that were once working for me no longer worked, and I needed to come back to my roots. Then Robin appeared. After devouring his books, I thought “man I wish he had a course available”. About two years later, my wish was granted and I jumped on it. This course is rooted deeply in the dark earth, practical, authentic, and true to history. Anybody who wishes to learn an organic witching way that honors time tested methods with no fluff need look no further. Robin is a skilled and experienced mentor and guide, and is always available to help his students should questions arise. Take the course. You will not regret it.
    Jake Stainback
    Upon the Rood day was a truly amazing course. It is a perfect system of powerful sorcery that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. This course was more than sorcery however, mixed in was insight into ancient traditions and historic folklore that were an absolute pleasure to read. If you are interested in not just a practical working system of sorcery, but also history surrounding the art you will be captivated by the course.
    Bradon Lebeau
    The course is a treasure and I am very happy to provide my review here. I have been following the works of Robin Artisson for many years now because his understanding of Witchcraft is completely in line with my own. When I signed up for the course, I knew it was a good choice, but when he started to deliver the material, spread over sixteen modules, I was perplexed by the sheer amount of very interesting and astounding material he has generously given us. It has far exceeded my expectations and really all the material is enough for many years of study, not just a few months. I am extremely grateful to Robin. He has been more than generous in giving us material of this excellent quality. The theory and practical material is absolutely impressive in its wisdom and depth. If you want to be a witch, this is definitely the door that will lead you to that mythical world. Thank you very much.
    Marta Ruescas
    Upon the Rood Day is more than just a course on witchcraft. It is that, and the best I've ever seen. But its also a scholarly and poetic meditation on the dark corners of mysticism and things that may have happened before history even began. This is a survey of history and sorcery that keeps you absorbed, and Robin goes even further to share himself in the course: his dreams, his struggles, and his own growth. You don't come away thinking that Robin is egotistical or arrogant; he shows vulnerability and insight in equal measure. Masters of witchcraft, or any spiritual art, and particularly those who try to teach these things, can be off-putting. Robin comes off as a very complete human being that you can relate to, thanks to these arts that he has devoted so much of his life to, and this may be the best advertisement for what he is teaching. The content is poetic, artful, passionate, dark, and inspiring. It's grounded in a history that Robin loves and he always brings things back to history and reality. His teaching includes many examples of how these arts are performed, so that I felt guided to perfect understanding. This is the working system I was always yearning for, and I think it's fair to say that with this work, Robin has given birth to the 21st century with regards to Witchcraft.
    Sophia Mora
    This was a massive undertaking for anyone to attempt, let alone, pull off. This is a combination of an awesome amount of historic folklore and deep spiritual study. Very few could pull off combining academic information and sacred spiritual beliefs into a cohesive system of true witchery, but Robin does so with grace. Having created a deep system of witchery backed by academic research is an amazing feat. I highly recommend Upon the Rood-Day to anyone who is seriously looking for a system of witchery that works and is workable and smart. The sheer volume of information given far exceeded the cost of this course. It has been personally life changing and I cherish what I have learned.
    Patrick Archambeau
    Upon the Rood Day course by Robin Artisson is nothing less than extraordinary, in fact, mere words, could not even begin to express the wealth of knowledge contained in this course. His dedication and passion for this work is apparent in every line you read and is wonderfully infectious. I have several books written by Robin Artisson and have held his writings in high regard. However, I was dubious on whether the course might be too advanced. I’m so thankful for the ‘hard to ignore, unseen nudge’ that compelled me sign up despite my reservations. This is the most artful, masterful and defining body of work I’ve ever had the privilege to read. It has been a deeply profound journey of wisdom and truth and resonates on so many levels. It was just what I was searching for. Although this course is 16 weeks there is easily more than a year’s worth of study, but the ‘go at your own pace’ structure helps to ease the student into doing just that. The materials and instructions are clear and concise and easy to follow with plenty of explanations and pronunciations for the certain words of power provided. Should you have any questions or concerns Mr. Artisson is quick to address them. The Facebook group is also filled with wonderful fellow students that are there to help and encourage one another, a vibrant online community. I would highly recommend you take this course and discover your own journey with it.
    Irma Schur
    Someone wrote recently that they did not think that it was in fact possible to teach Witchcraft. This is a course that blows that theory entirely out of the water. Robin Artisson’s wealth of experience as a sorcerous practitioner is held within the deftly crafted framework of Upon The Rood Day, and every person to enter its labyrinthine forest of lore, practical spell craft and deep history will soon discover that to do so is an act of initiation. Artisson teaches The Craft in a way that artfully demonstrates how we can all learn, beginners and seasoned students of the art alike; setting out the principles and practices that if followed will lead us all to the very heart of the maze, and into that place of initiatory transformation. This course will provide you with a solidly constructed framework for your craft that will grow with you and last you for a lifetime. Its quality is such that you will wish that you had found it years ago, as it is as densely layered and wondrously detailed as it is rewarding. So, yes. In my view Witchcraft can most certainly be taught. Root yourself in this course and you will discover for yourself that the depth and richness of the material of Upon The Rood Day will reward any students who may take it.
    Teila verch Dywenys
    When I saw that Robin Artisson was going to have a complete course in Traditional Witchcraft, I signed up immediately. His books The Clovestone Workings and An Carrow Gwyn had already opened me up to a rendition of Witchcraft that hummed closer to my heart than I could have imagined was possible before, and I was hungry for more. The course is indeed a deep and complete exploration of the concepts, approaches and practices of Traditional Witchcraft. The tools of practical workings are clearly explained, and organized so that one can improvise and adapt as needed. I could give this course a 5 star review for its detailed grasp of and clarity in teaching practical magic alone. Having read Robin's books before I shouldn't have been surprised at how much deeper he would take things though. The fascinating and rigorous scholarship and philosophy that frame and explain every element of the course deserve another 5 star review all together. All in all, this course far exceeded my already high expectations. Just diving into the reading stirred up unprecedented magic in my life, and the actual techniques and craft have been wildly effective and will surely remain mainstays of my practice. Huge thanks to Robin for all of the passion, wisdom, and generosity that was poured into this experience. Truly life changing for me.
    Chad Hinds
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