Amityville Apothecary’s Alchemy Academy

Alchemy Academy returns for another transformative full-day of ritual, learning, and connection alongside expert author presenters on Saturday, June 21st from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Hosted by Dina Rosenberg and Danielle Deacy, Amityville Apothecary shop owners and Apothecary After Dark podcast hosts, Alchemy Academy students will learn practical tools to deepen their spiritual practice and connect with their inner wisdom, guided by seasoned instructors in hands-on workshops on Astrology, Tarot, Saint Magic, Vision Boards, and Jupiter Magick. The stellar author line-up includes:

Dr. Michael Lennox, Discover your Purpose with the Nodes of the Moon
Bestselling spiritual teacher, psychologist, astrologer and expert in dreams and dream interpretation. Dr. Lennox has been seen internationally on many television shows, beginning with the Sci Fi Network’s The Dream Team and has also been featured on numerous network and cable television venues including NBC’s Emmy award-winning Starting Over, Soap Talk, The Wayne Brady show and many others. His radio appearances talking about the power of dreams number in the hundreds. Dr. Lennox obtained his Masters and Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School and his Doctoral Dissertation, Astrology and Personality, is published by Lambert Academic Publishing. Dr. Lennox is also the author of four books on dreams, Dream Sight: A Dictionary & Guide for Interpreting Any Dream, Llewellyn’s Complete Dream Dictionary, Llewellyn’s Little Book of Dreams, and most recently, Psychic Dreamer. Dr. Lennox hosts the Conscious Embodiment podcast, where he talks about the astrology of the week and helps listeners decipher their dreams. He conducts classes on shadow work, self-investigation, spiritual practice, and of course, astrology, in a worldwide practice based in Southern California.

Barbara Moore, The Transformative Power of the Fool’s Journey: Preparing for the Light
At a party someone put a tarot deck in Barbara’s hands, and she’s held on tight ever since. Barbara plays with her tarot cards often, sometimes even writing books, designing decks, and teaching. She’s been Llewellyn’s tarot acquisitions editor for over 25 years and loves helping bring exciting new tarot decks and books to life. Barbara lives in St. Paul, MN with her wife, Dylan. When not shuffling her cards, Barbara is usually making art, reading, or doing yin yoga.  Connect with her at barbaramooretarot.com.

Antonio Pagliarulo, Saint Magic: Working with our Fiercest Spiritual Allies for Abundance, Healing, and Miracles
Discover the powerful world of Saint Magic in this immersive class and explore the deep spiritual traditions of working with saints as fierce allies who provide guidance, protection, and miracles. Learn how to invoke the saints for abundance, healing, and personal transformation through rituals, prayers, and offerings. Whether you are new to this practice or looking to deepen your relationship with these spiritual figures, this class will equip you with the knowledge and tools to call upon the saints in your everyday life. Pagliarulo is the bestselling author of The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery and Magic of the Quiet Curse (Weiser Books.) His work has been published by the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, The New York Daily News, The Wild Hunt, and other media outlets. He is the son of Southern Italian immigrants and was raised in a home where the magical arts were commonplace. He lives in New York City. Visit him at antoniopagliarulo.com and italianwitch.com.

Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, Vision Board Crafting
Long Island artists and authors Zerner and Farber are a visionary duo blending art and spirituality to inspire and empower audiences worldwide. Amy, an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient, creates stunning mixed-media collages, jewelry and couture art jackets and clothing featured in prestigious collections and venues. Monte, a renowned astrologer and bestselling author, has sold nearly three million copies of his spiritual books, meditation tools, and oracle systems in 18 languages. Together, their creations, including The Enchanted Tarot and The Wild Goddess Oracle, combine Amy’s artistry and Monte’s wisdom to help others enhance intuition, find meaning, and follow their spiritual paths. Visit them at theenchantedworld.com.

Chaweon Koo, Jupiter Magick
Chaweon Koo (JAH-wun KU) is a writer of the intersection of pop culture, the occult, and futurism. Her TikTok is one of the most popular occult accounts on the platform. She also interviews some of the most distinguished occultists and witches in the English-speaking world on her podcast, Witches & Wine. Her book Spell Bound details her journey from an atheist witch into one of the most visible East Asian practitioners of both Eastern and Western occult traditions.

The special day of learning includes lunch and will culminate with a Litha ritual and celebration timed to the Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year.  Whether a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, the Alchemy Academy promises to offer insight, connection, and sacred devotion.