The Lantern and The Star: finding our way in dark times

It can be hard to see in the dark.
Dark times are periods of instability and uncertainty, and are ever present in our world today.

This workshop is an invitation to reflect and share our skills on navigating in the dark.
We will use two tarot cards, the hermit and the star, as our guides;
The hermit wanders through darkness with only a lantern to light their way.
The star appear above the rubble of the collapsed tower as a distant sign of hope.

How do we keep moving, when we can only see what is in front of us?
How do we fix our eyes on a distant horizon, knowing we may never reach it?

Join us by the fire, for a facilitated conversation, followed by chai and cake.
No tarot or philosophy experience necessary.

FAQS

What is community philosophy?

Community Philosophy is a practice of thinking together about the big ideas with compassion, humility and tenderness.

Who is running this workshop?

This workshop is run by Kelly Lee Hickey, an artist and community philosopher. She developed her community philosophy practice through her creative PhD, which developed a series of creative and place based practices to support communities responding to social and ecological crisis. She has delivered community philosophy workshops and events at arts festivals and conferences across Australia, and online.

Is this a tarot workshop?

No. The archetypes of the tarot are used as starting point for thinking about navigating the dark.

Who is this workshop for?

Anyone who is wondering how to navigate these times, or struggling to find direction and hope in the current political and social climate. It is especially useful for activists, and others involved in front line struggles for social and ecological justice.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOT A THERAPEUTIC SPACE, NOR IS IT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THERAPY. WHILE WE AIM FOR A CARE-FULL SPACE, ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR WELL BEING AND ACTIONS, DURING AND AFTER THE EVENT.

What is the suggested donation?

Consider what you might spend on a meal with a friend. Alternatively, you could bring a cake to share.