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SACRED ROOTS
Weave a story of the ancestors and
walk the path of genealogy magic
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Priestess of Sacred Roots Training
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6-Day In-Person Gathering + 6-Month Online Group Mentorship
with Priestess Genealogist Cairelle Perilloux
Early Bird Enrollment Reopens in January 2025
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The Priestess heart beats in time with an ancient rhythm.
Do you hear its bloodsong drumming within you?
Who is the Priestess of Sacred Roots?
There is a storyteller in every generation, in every family. The one who cannot resist pulling on the red thread of connection. The one who skillfully climbs the furthest branches of the family tree. A weaver of ancestral stories. A lineage steward. The keeper of the sacred roots. Is that you?
You might be called to this journey if you're a sister on a
priestess path or on a genealogy path* who feels ready to...
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Work within the realm of genealogy as part of your priestess path
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Develop a genealogy practice based on ethics, guidelines, and standards
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Obtain a sound knowledge base of traditional and genetic genealogy methodology
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Write the genealogical story of the ancestors within the narrative of personal truths
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Deep dive into ancestral healing and lineage adjustment techniques
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Curate a set of magical tools and rituals for use within your own priestess practice
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Create amazing sacred spaces for genealogical connection and healing
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Commit to walking the genealogy priestess path with integrity and authenticity
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Join the Sacred Roots Priestess Collaborative as a trained practitioner
Are you ready to walk the path of the genealogy priestess?
*No formal genealogy or family history research experience is required to enroll. This training is designed for those who are already on a spiritual path that includes the sacred feminine and divine masculine, and who are able to view humanity as a spectrum. If you have completed a previous priestess training, or if you walk a spiritual path on which you are able to incorporate an open-minded magical practice of integrity and authenticity, you are welcome to enroll.
Meet Your Guide, Cairelle Perilloux
Cairelle is a priestess in service to the ancient and timeless She who expresses Herself through many names. She has walked a goddess path for the last 35 years, exploring, learning, and growing. Her journey is multi-faceted, as one often finds in maven women of a certain age.
Cairelle is a genealogist, dedicated to connecting people to their ancestral truths by teaching them how to research their own sacred genealogy. With over two decades of research experience in traditional and genetic genealogy, she presents lectures and educational workshops locally, nationally, and internationally. She is a daughter descendant of mitochondrial haplogroup H1, her direct maternal line.
Under the nom de plume Cairelle Crow, she is the author of The Magic in Your Genes, which is a primer on ways to bring together the science of DNA and genealogy with a dedicated magical practice.
Cairelle is also a wanderess. When she's not riding a Mardi Gras float in her native New Orleans or roaming the world in search of grandmothers, quirky art, and stone circles, she is home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Learning Journey
Hannah Trowell
Laura Tempest Zakroff
Course Syllabus for 2025
Specialist Sessions
During the course, you will enjoy focused sessions with amazing teachers!
Nancy Hendrickson
Maria Jones
Learning occurs via live online classes, written materials and textbooks, a course-driven discussion and Q&A forum, group mentoring sessions, and a final capstone project.
You will receive core instruction in the following areas:
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Walking the Priestess Path
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Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines
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The Language of Genealogy
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Creating a Genealogy Grimoire
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Essentials of Research and Tree Building
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The Five Sacred Elements of You: DNA
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Genealogy Mishaps and Mayhem
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Ancestral Lineage and Womb Lineage Healing and Adjustment
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Crystals, Herbs, and Essential Oils for Genealogy Magic
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Ancestral Divination and the Alchemy of Symbols
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Astrology for Family and Genealogy
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Manifesting Sacred Ancestral Spaces
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Crafting Your Genealogy Legacy
The Gathering
Priestess Intensive and Dedication Ceremony
You will meet in person with your training cohort and previously initiated priestesses for a six day/five night gathering in magical New Orleans! During our time together, you will present your capstone project, we will spend time sharing lots of magic and information, we will explore the city, and we will close our gathering with a dedication ritual and celebration.
The Gathering is planned as a non-residential retreat and is inclusive of 2-3 meals/day and retreat supplies. Lodging, airfare/transportation, travel insurance, and alcohol are on your own.
Priestess of Sacred Roots
6-Day In-Person Intensive + 6-Month Online Group Mentorship
with Priestess Genealogist Cairelle Perilloux
Early Bird Enrollment Reopens in January 2025
Your Enrollment Includes
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12 Core Classes + 4 Specialist Sessions
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Written Materials + Textbooks
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Interactive Online Discussion Forum
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Group Mentoring Sessions
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One-on-One Mentoring (optional)
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In-Person Intensive in New Orleans
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Dedication Ceremony and Priestess Cord
Are you ready to begin the journey?
The world needs priestesses who serve the common good with integrity, compassion, and magic. As a Priestess of Sacred Roots, you will walk the path as a skilled genealogy practitioner who can creatively and mindfully hold the complex container of science-based traditional and genetic genealogy as you share the magic of the ancestors and all they offer us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the dates for 2025?The training in its entirety runs from May 1st, 2025 to November 8th, 2025, including the in-person intensive. Provisional Dates & Times for 2025 Online sessions run from 8am-10am PST/11am-1pm EST/4pm-6pm UK Some sessions may go longer, depending on the topic. Sessions that include a specialist intensive will be 3-3.5 hours long or will have an extra one hour session in addition to the usual two hour session. May 1st, 2025 Discussion Forum Opens May 3rd, 2025 First Online Learning Session Learning sessions are monthly thereafter on the first Saturday of each month X 5 months May XX, 2025 First Group Mentoring Session Group mentoring sessions are monthly thereafter on the third Saturday of each month x 5 months. October 4th, 2025 Last Online Learning Session October 18th, 2025 Last Group Mentoring Session The Priestess Gathering in New Orleans: Sunday November 2, 2025 (evening) – Saturday, November 8th, 2025 (afternoon)
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Do I need to take a DNA test?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. These tests MUST be resulted prior to the start of training.
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Where can I find the Genealogist's Code of Ethics?Here is a copy for you to download. You can also find it at https://bcgcertification.org/ethics-standards/code/ .
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How is the course delivered?The online learning and mentoring sessions are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for later review as needed. Further learning occurs with written materials, textbooks, and assignments, as well as discussions in the online forum. A guided capstone project is required to demonstrate understanding of the techniques taught in the course and is presented to the group during the Priestess Gathering in New Orleans.
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What does this training prepare me to do?This is a training that prepares you to utilize entry level 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 utilizing more advanced genealogy concepts, you will need to seek additional training in genealogy upon completion of this course. Information and resources will be provided.
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What is the group size for this training?The cohort for 2025 is limited to 12 people.
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How big is the time commitment?The core content of this training takes place during the online sessions which are 1-2 hours long, and the four specialist sessions 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, as well as written materials and brief assignments to demonstrate knowledge. It is up to you how much time to commit to the reading and practice between our live sessions, however, a good rule of thumb is to plan for 1-2 hours a week above and beyond the live sessions. Part of walking the path of genealogy magic is to develop a regular/daily ancestral practice. This, in conjunction with the live sessions, assigned reading and practice, will guide your success when you are done with training. To 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, that project should take no more than approximately 4 hours of total time.
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Where will the non-residential in-person intensive be held?The location for the in-person intensive is New Orleans!
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Do I have to complete the classes prior to the gathering?Yes, the classes are an integral part of the priestess training and are not optional.
Have More Questions?
If you have further questions about this training after reading the FAQ, please send them via email to Cairelle.
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