The training in its entirety runs from October 1, 2023 to October 27, 2024, including the optional in-person retreat. Provisional Dates & Times for 2023-2024 Online classes run from 8am-10am PST/11am-1pm EST/4pm-6pm UK. Some classes will up to an hour later, depending on topic. Months that include a specialist intensive will be 3-3.5 hours long. October 1st, 2023 Discussion Forum Opens October 7th, 2023 First Online Class Classes are monthly thereafter on the first Saturday X 12 months October 5th, 2024 Last Online Class October 19th, 2024 Online Capstone Project and Dedication Ceremony In-Person Retreat (optional): October 24th, 2024 (evening) – October 27th, 2024 (afternoon) In-Person Capstone Project and Dedication Ceremony on Oct 26th

Yes. Part of the training's focus is on the interpretation of your DNA results and matches, so you need to have tested (or plan to test) with AncestryDNA and 23andMe.

Here is a copy for you to download. You can also find it at https://bcgcertification.org/ethics-standards/code/ .

There are two options for this course: Online Only, and Online + In-Person Retreat in Washington, D.C. Both cohorts are taught together and receive exactly the same content, except for the in-person retreat. This is a very lively course with lots of communication and interaction! The online classes are delivered live via Zoom with additional activities via an online discussion forum, live Q+A sessions, and optional one-on-one mentoring. A guided capstone project meant to demonstrate your understanding of the techniques taught in the course will also be assigned. Your capstone project will be presented by you to the group at the end of the course.

This is a training that prepares you to bring basic traditional and genetic genealogy methodologies into your own personal magical practice for yourself, and for working with clients and groups to facilitate their connections with the magic of their lineage and heritage. If you are interested in teaching others more advanced genealogy concepts, you will need to seek additional training in genealogy upon completion of this course. Information and resources will be provided.

The yearly cohort for 2023-2024 is limited to 12 people.

The core content of this training takes place during the online monthly classes which are 2-3 hours long. The six specialist intensives are an hour long each. You can attend live (encouraged) or catch the replays if live sessions do not work for your time zone. In between live sessions, you will be provided with guidance on how to integrate the teachings. It is up to you how much time to commit to the reading and practice between our live sessions. Part of walking the path of genealogy magic is to develop a regular/daily ancestral practice. This, in conjunction with the assigned reading and practice, will guide your success when you are done with training. To complete the training and dedicate as a Priestess of Sacred Roots, you must complete the guided capstone project, which requires you to gather certain information from what you learned in the course and summarize it into a genealogy presentation. All total, it should take no more than approximately 4 hours of total time.

The in-person retreat will be held in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and the metro Washington, D.C. area, tentatively from October 24th, 2024 to October 27th, 2024. If you're coming by air, the closest airport is the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You are welcome to make your own arrangements to come earlier and stay longer, especially if you are coming from overseas. The venue will be shared with students once enrollment closes and our class size is confirmed.

Yes, the retreat option can be added later. You can pay in full at that time, or agree to adjust your monthly payments.