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. These dark hollows are the terrain of soul.

To find our way, we must learn to speak the soul’s language: the mythopoetics that arise of birdsong, of thunderstorm, of crossroad, of metaphor and myth.

Your initiation will require you to court once again these 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?

The practice and lens of using story, poetry, and myth to craft meaning for oneself and our collective journey. It’s the reawakening of the mythic imagination in modern times.

Explore the School

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

Here are a few of our key offerings:

Solar Sessions

Each month, we conduct live conversations with master teachers to pollinate the School. These are gathered 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

  • Charles Eisenstein

    Philosopher and Writer

  • Leah Lamb

    Storyteller and Educator

  • Maya Luna

    Poet

  • Zamir Dhanji

    Yogi and Storyteller

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 and offers space to reflect, imagine, and orient ourselves in deep time.

In our monthly Storyweavers calls, we build our practice by delving into a new story each month, guided by the archetypal themes of each astrological sign we traverse.

In some months, we also focus on sharing our own stories and cultivating the art of storytelling together.

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

Astro-mythic Reports

The School follows this 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.

Our Stewards provide a monthly transmission weaving astrology, insight, and myth to apply to your journey.

The Way of Council

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

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

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 mythology, storytelling, archetypes, astrology, plant medicines, exploring consciousness, initiation, futurism, ancestry, and more.

What Scholars 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 is the vital importance of story telling.”

- 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

    Co-founder Ian MacKenzie offers an exclusive weekly pulse on the School and culture.

  • Men's + Women's + Elders' 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 & Gatherings

    We’re not just online! We host magical events in regions around the world.

School Tuition

$20/month

$200 when paid annually (1 month free)
1 Week Free Trial

Here’s what’s included:

  • Solar Sessions with Master Teachers

  • Storyweavers Study Group

  • Astro-Mythological Solar/Lunar Reports

  • Men's + Women's + Elders’ Lodges

  • Plant Spirit Circle

  • Weekly Way of Council

  • Private Community

  • Discounts on Upcoming Courses & Special Events



Any 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.