Frequently Asked Questions

The total cost of tuition is $360-US (if you complete the entire 13 month course), plus fees for textbooks. You will need 3 text books for each of the three Levels, 9 total.

2. How often do I need to pay tuition, and how do I pay my tuition?

The monthly tuition of $30-US is due at the beginning of every 4-lesson segment. So your first $30 covers lessons 1 - 4; the second payment covers lessons 5 - 8; the third, lessons 8 -12, and so forth.

If you wish, you may purchase an entire level at one time for $120-US. This covers 16 weeks of lessons. You may pay online by credit card, or PayPal, or via mail with a check or money order. Students outside the USA may pay online or via International Postal Money Order in US funds.

PayPal payment should be directed to: sistersincelebration@gmail.com

3. What does my tuition include?

Tuition covers online lessons & assignments, instructor evaluation & feedback, and online interaction with other students. In addition, students will receive recorded guided meditations through the mail free of charge. Ceremonial Cords and frame-able Completion Certificates are awarded to those completing each level at no extra cost.

4. Is ordination offered?

Legal Ordination is offered through the Order of the White Moon after completion of Level IV.

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5. Where can I purchase my textbooks?

You can purchase the texts anywhere you can find them. Amazon.com allows you to easily purchase your texts (no credit card is needed -- you may send them a check) or to search for used books on the web. Your local bookstores may carry these texts. If not, the texts can be ordered from any bookseller.

6. How do I receive my lessons?

You will receive your lessons via email. The lessons urls links are e-mailed to you along with a login and password for accessing them online. You shall receive your first lesson upon the receipt of your tution payment. You will receive the next lesson after the first lesson is completed.

7. Once I complete a lesson, how soon will I receive the next lesson?

Usually within 48 hours. You may request the next lesson in advance or two lessons at a time if you need one faster than that.

8. Once I complete a lesson, how soon will I receive instructor feedback?

Instructor feedback is sent out by Monday night for lessons submitted by the previous Friday night. However, your next lesson will be quickly sent out to you, regardless of the day you submit your completed lesson. We are happy to answer any questions that need quick answers. Simply type "attention" in the subject line and send your question to sistersincelebration@gmail.com

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9. Will I be able to read other students' lessons?

You will be encouraged to share your lessons in the school group. If you choose to share your lesson in the school group, other instructors and students will likely give you further responses to your lesson and in turn offering you experience and insight. This is voluntary and always greatly valued when a student shares of herself in this manner. It is by witnessing, honoring and sharing if our journeys that we deepen our spiritual sisterhood bonds and learn and grow together

10. Will anyone besides the instructors see my lesson responses?

Only your High Priestess instructors will see your lesson. In your lesson response, your HP instructors may encourage you to share part or all of your lessons with the Sisters in Celebration discussion list. Posting to the list is completely voluntary, but it is encouraged.

11. What about privacy?

Many students are concerned about protecting their public identities. We are committed to helping students keep their public identities private. While students must give a valid mailing address when they enroll, only the teaching staff has access to this information.

Students concerned with privacy are encouraged to use their "magical names" or nicknames in the school and to create a new email address for school purposes. We can offer other suggestions for protecting privacy as well -- just ask.

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12. What interaction will I have with other students?

Sisters In Celebration

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sistersincelebration

This is our sisterhood community discussion list. In addition to being the heart and soul of our community, this list is also a forum for discussion of all aspects of the White Moon lessons. Students are encouraged to post part or all of their lessons to this list each week by their HP instructor, but are never obligated to do so. This is a wonderful opportunity to see lessons that are ahead of yours or to offer advice to students who have just joined. Simply enjoy the content and feel free to comment on it in a positive way.

Order of the White Moon Chat List

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OWM_Chat

Participating in our sisterhood community list (Sisters In Celebration) is the only required interaction, but most students find that they enjoy interacting with the wonderful women studying with all of the sister branches of Order of the White Moon. The Order of the White Moon has a wonderful OWM_Chat list for informal discussions, introductions, passing along information, and sharing prayer requests. This is an optional discussion list, OWM_CHAT, offers an opportunity to get to know sisters from all Order of the White Moon branch schools from around the world!!

Distance Rituals

Perhaps the most wonderful form of interaction within in the Order of the White Moon is our monthly group distance ritual. This is an activity we each do on the same night, wherever we are, with a specific intent in mind. A different branch school will facilitate this ritual each month. This school will determine the theme and the date, which will occur during an appropriate moon phase. Participation in the monthly ritual is encouraged, but not required. Participation can be as simple as lighting a candle and meditating on the intent the scheduled night or as elaborate as a full-length intricate ritual. Distance rituals are performed in the ether, altough sisters that might live near one another may option to meet in person to do ritual together.

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13. What does the curriculum consist of?

The curriculum is experiential, practice-based rather than knowledge-based. Developing a consistent daily, weekly, and monthly spiritual practice is the cornerstone of the teachings. We learn by doing, by internalizing skills and knowledge and shaping them into an individual practice compatible with our individual beliefs.

Level I is focused on creating sacred space, engaging in ritual, and learning about the history of The Goddess. Level II is focused on meditation, energy work, and divination, (especially via the Motherpeace Tarot). Level III is focused on dream work, astral work, healing and/or magick. Most of these elements are incorporated in some way into each level. Levels II and III offer the option of elective areas of study. (For example, some people will choose to follow The Path of Prayer rather than The Path of Magick.)

14. What if I have absolutely no experience in this type of spiritual work?

Then you are welcome here! You will be given the basics in Level I and allowed to progress at a comfortable speed.

15. What if I already am quite experienced in this type of spiritual work?

You are also welcome here! You will be able to take what you already know and build on that. There is great benefit to beginning at the beginning! The lessons are designed to be flexible to the student's level of experience. As long as you are willing to try new ways of doing things and to consistently apply what you know in your daily spiritual practice, you will find the school has much to offer you.

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16. Is there any way to "test out" of certain material?

No, there isn't. Because the material is practice-based rather than knowledge-based, you must be willing to experience all of the lessons.

17. How can I blend this curriculum with my current spiritual practice?

In any way that suits you! The focus of the school is on The Goddess with the premise that she is harmonious with all of spirituality. If you are a Christian, chose a Christian form of The Goddess to honor (Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, Sophia, a female saint). Place her on your altar along with Christ. If you are Jewish, choose Lilith or Asherah. If you are Buddhist, choose Quan Yin. Simply add The Goddess to whatever part of your current spiritual practice "works" for you right now. If you aren't sure - ask a High Priestess and she will assist you with ideas on how to blend your studies with your current spiritual practice.

18. What if I disagree with some of the information or views in the textbooks?

While we ask that you open your mind to consider other viewpoints, ultimately it is up to you to take what you like and leave the rest. This is one of the strengths of Women's Spirituality -- You are Goddess, You are Source. Trust your inner-knowing, and find what's right for you.

19. What if I feel very uncomfortable with an assignment? Will I be required to complete it?

Again, you will be encouraged to "push the envelope" a bit on your comfort level. But if your intuition tells you something is definitely wrong for you, feel free to modify the assignment into something that is more comfortable or to request an alternative assignment.

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20. Will other students harass me because of my spiritual beliefs?

Certainly not. Such harassment will not be tolerated. So far, we haven't had any problems with this whatsoever. However, if any harassment does occur, it will be immediately stopped. Our teaching staff is dedicated to making the school a safe, comfortable environment for everyone. If you ever feel uncomfortable with a thread of discussion or with a developing situation, please contact us immediately.

21. Why only focus on The Goddess? What about God/The God?

Many of our students do honor God or The God; some feel more comfortable focusing on The Goddess only. The purpose of the school is to contribute to a restoration of Spiritual Balance. Right now, the world is clearly out of balance with an over-emphasis on male-dominated spirituality. There are many more places to learn about male expressions of the Divine than there are places to learn about female expressions of the Divine. As we honor the Feminine Divine, we honor the Divine in ourselves, as women. We empower ourselves spiritually, psychologically, emotionally, and physically. This is the focus of this school

22. Why aren't men allowed to join the school?

In focusing on female empowerment, it is necessary to limit the scope of the school. Women need women-only spaces in order to heal and grow. While we certainly hope that men will explore Goddess studies, we regret that our limited focus here cannot include them.

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23. Is there a required time-frame for completing this course?

The minimum timeframe is 13 months for all three levels. A student would need to submit one lesson per week in order to complete the course within this time frame. Students are encouraged to work through the lessons at their own pace and are encouraged to participate in the sisterhood community. If a student decides to put her lessons on hold for a period of time, she is still welcome to participate in the Sisters in Celebration community and attend the OWM gatherings. If the student begins to study again, the tuition she previously paid for future lessons applies only towards studies at Sisters in Celebration. Once a student completes Level I, she becomes a life-time member of Order of the White Moon and may participate in the OWM member communities, OWM chat list, and continue to participate in Sisters in Celebration.

24. Are further studies offered?

Yes, Level III graduates are eligible to study Level IV High Priestess training through the Council of the Order of the White Moon, and upon completion of Level IV you may be eligible for ordination. Ask your instructor for more information. There are also many diverse short-courses offered by members in the Order of the White Moon, you may view these courses online here .

25. What is The Order of The White Moon?

The Order of the White Moon is an eclectic international order of women who honor The Goddess. Our members all are Level I+ graduates of White Moon teachings.

26. What is your refund policy?

If ever you should voluntarily take your leave from the Sisters In Celebration community, you may request a refund on your tuition if you meet the following criteria:

You originally sent payment within the last 90 days.--and-- You did not submit any part of any lesson in the 4-lesson block for which you are requesting a refund.

--or--

You have not progressed past Level 1:Week 1, and you have decided to dis-enroll from the school.

If you are requesting a refund for a payment made by check, your refund may take 4 - 6 weeks to be processed. If you are requesting a refund for a payment made by online payment, you should receive a credit within 2 - 4 weeks.

To request a refund, please contact us at sistersincelebration@gmail.com If you DO NOT request a refund and decide to return to the school at a later date, your previous tuition will apply to your future lessons for up to one year from the date of your last payment.

**If a student decides to return to the school at a later date without requesting a refund, any tuition paid to Sisters in Celebration for lessons that exceed the equivalent of the lessons submitted to Sisters In Celebration shall be donated to the Order of the White Moon. If a student returns to the school, the tuition paid forward for future lessons shall apply to future lessons within the Sisters in Celebration only.

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