The Art of Sigil Making: Spiritual Empowerment through Creative Expression

Publication information:

Gold, Laura. 2025. “The Art of Sigil Making: Spiritual Empowerment through Creative Expression.” in Spirituality and the Arts. Harvard Divinity School: Program for the Evolution of Spirituality.

Abstract

Workshop: This workshop invites participants to explore the art of sigil making as a tool for spiritual development, empowerment, and creative expression. Sigils act as a bridge to the unconscious mind by using symbolism as a vehicle for personal transformation and creative expression that resonates with deeper layers of meaning. Through a blend of historical context, visualization, practical application, and artistic exploration, attendees will engage in the process of turning personal intentions into powerful symbols to help strengthen their spiritual core. By the end, attendees will leave with a personal sigil and a deeper connection to their intuition and creativity.


Presenter Biography

Laura is an intuitive tarot card reader and collage artist, with a background in theatre. She is finishing her MA degree in Psychology in Education at Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, where she continues to integrate her interests in spirituality, archetypal symbolism, creative expression, and psychology.