Welcome to

The School of Mythopoetics

Humanity is undergoing a great initiation right now.

Uncertainty is the increasing measure of our days.

The control-oriented maps of meaning fail us here.
Instead, we must find other ways
to orient within the terrain of soul.

We must learn to speak the soul’s language:
the mythopoetics that arise of birdsong, of thunderstorm,
of crossroad, of vision, of earth,
of dark matter and metaphor.

This initiation requires us to court once again the wild Gods.

This School is a container to find your way, embed your journey, and connect with your kin.

What is myth·o·po·et·ics?

More or less, it’s the practice and lens of using story, poetry, and myth to deepen meaning in one’s life
and our collective journey.


It’s the reawakening of the mythic imagination.

Explore the School

We offer a dynamic platform for like-hearted folks to gather around themes of mythology, poetry, ritual, imagination,
and regenerating culture.

Here are a few of our offerings:

Storyweavers

For millennia, humans have gathered to drink from the well of story.
The pan-cultural tradition of oral storytelling is a vital practice and technology
that brings us into coherence with one another,
                  the more-than-human realms, and the Earth 
        and offers space to reflect, imagine, and orient ourselves in deep time.


In our Storyweavers calls, we build our practice through hearing one another tell stories—
myths, folktales, stories and lore—
and feeding the stories in return.
We find ourselves in the stories, and speak together about  the journey.
In some months, we also focus on sharing our own stories
as we cultivate the art of storytelling together.

Together, we deepen our understanding—and living—of our place in the ever-unfolding story
we share with the other-than-human realms, the cosmos, the Earth, and one another.

Way of Council

Practice expression and connection in a weekly online heart-centred circle.

This ritual form, guided by experienced facilitators, is a place to bring your story, your shadow, and your vulnerability. You’ll leave feeling seen, held, nourished, and interwoven as part of the deeper circle.

Solar Sessions

We gather live conversations with master teachers in our Living Library of recordings, available to you all the time.

  • Martin Shaw

    Mythologist and Storyteller

  • Pat McCabe

    Indigenous Wisdom-Keeper

  • Michael Meade

    Mythologist and Storyteller

  • Jan Blake

    Storyteller

  • Stephen Jenkinson

    Farmer and Culture Activist

  • Bayo Akomolafe

    Philosopher and Author

  • Sophie Strand

    Author and Poet

  • Andreas Kornevall

    Mythologist and Author

  • Leah Lamb

    Storyteller and Educator

  • Maya Luna

    Poet

  • Zamir Dhanji

    Yogi and Storyteller

  • Manda Scott

    Author

Astro-mythic Reports

The School follows an Astro-Mythological, Ancestral European Wheel of the Year.

Each Solar Month is associated with a specific archetype and essence which provides the framework for an ongoing, cyclical collective inquiry.

An archive of transmissions from the School’s stewards weave astrology, insight, and myth to help you navigate your journey.

The Platform

Our foundation is built on Mighty Networks, which means it’s easy to use and evolving with the latest features and customizations. It’s a dynamic place to deepen with like-hearted folks into themes of mythology, poetry, ritual, and culture.

Who is the School For?

  • If you’re seeking initiation into the mysteries of soul

  • If you’re drawn to story, myth, and imagination

  • If you recognize the lack of initiation, rites of passage, & eldership in the dominant culture

  • If you long connect with others in a supportive community

  • If you are seeking to unlock your unique medicine and participate meaningfully in these times…

The School is a nexus for people who love exploring mythology, animism, storytelling, plants, consciousness, initiation, futurism, imagination, community, reweaving with the Earth, and more.

What Members Are Saying:

“I have lost count this last week how many times I have been thrown into ritual time & space after logging into the School's website. This is not an exaggeration. Everyone who stewarded and founded the various limbs of the School did a lot of praying and ritual consultation. Their wise & well ancestors, and a whole host of bards & formerly bored Druids lolling about in the ether were peering over their shoulders as they did so, nodding and whispering suggestions and then convivially nodding to each other each moment something vital was added to the curriculum."

- Nate

“My hats off to you for bringing The School of Mythopoetics into being with your wonderful cadre. This work is SO important right now, so thank you! There’s so much here to dig into - a real feast.”

- Stephen

“The power of the story as a force that can break through and penetrate cultural amnesia is very powerful indeed. I would love to be able to craft and tell a story in such a visceral way and tell it around the hearth to ears that were eager to listen. One day I may do that. I am an educator and desire to tell stories with my pupils and what I have gleaned from this [school] is the vital importance of storytelling.”

- Jamie

Also Included in School Tuition:

  • Plant Spirit Circle

    Journey and commune with a plant each month as we reconnect to the heart of nature.

  • The Crow's Nest

    A thriving archive of episodes from co-founder Ian MacKenzie offering a weekly pulse on the School and culture.

  • Men's + Women's Lodges

    Each month, we break into Lodges to integrate our process in a sacred container.

  • Mythic Collections

    We’ve included entire access to our previous Live Storytelling and Ritual events for you access on your own time, including Into The Dark and A Gathering of Stories.

  • Progress Logs

    Each New and Full Moon, track your progress and get feedback in your own mythic journal.

  • In-Person Events

    Beyond the screen, we host events and gatherings around the world.

$20 USD/month
first two weeks free

$200 USD when paid annually
(one month free, vs. paying monthly)

Here’s what’s included:

  • Storyweavers Sessions

  • Weekly Way of Council

  • Men's + Women's Lodges

  • Plant Spirit Circle

  • Private Community

  • Archive of Astro-Mythological Solar/Lunar Reports & Conversations

  • Discounts on Courses & Special Events


Questions? Email hello@schoolofmythopoetics.com

FAQs

  • Your explorations are self-paced for the platform. Spend as much or as little time as you wish - though it’s best to get outside too :) If you are in a specific program or course, that may have different requirements.

  • We are based on North American Pacific time zone. Most of the offerings, such as Council and the Lodges are offered in late mornings. This means it’s afternoon in Eastern North America and early evening in Europe. The Solar Sessions are all recorded, which you can access anytime.