The Magic of Liminal Spaces

Liminal spaces are the places, times, and states that exist between one thing and another. They are doorways that are neither inside nor outside, shorelines that belong completely to neither land nor sea, and twilight hours that are neither day nor night. They also exist within us. Grief, spiritual awakening, initiation, relocation, illness, identity changes, endings, and new beginnings can all place us within a personal threshold. These spaces may feel uncertain or uncomfortable, but they can also hold extraordinary magical potential. In this eight-week course, students will explore the history, symbolism, spirits, dangers, and practical applications of liminal magic. We will work with physical thresholds, transitional times, crossroads, natural boundaries, dream states, personal transformations, and intentionally created liminal spaces. Students will learn how to enter these spaces consciously, perform magical work within them, protect themselves while working between boundaries, and return fully when the work is complete.