Earth. Art. Future Possibilities.
Plants are the doorway.
Devic Thresholds: Plant Communion & the Ecology of the Unseen
Plant Communion is a twelve-week immersive cohort into plant consciousness, subtle perception and ecological attunement. Nurturing direct experiences, this course invites participants to cultivate relationships with plant beings through observation, meditation, dreams, creative practice (art-making, plant medicine crafting) and guided channeling. Studying and channeling plant spirits and their worlds while the veil grows its seasonally thinnest. We will tune into the underworld of flora and fauna, looking at the central nervous systems of our green friends, their guardians and their many manifestations. Course details + payment options below ↓
Rather than approaching plants solely as biological organisms or medicinal resources, we explore them as living intelligences with unique qualities, energetic fields and patterns of communication. Through sustained relationship with various chosen plant allies and more, students develop practices of attunement that deepen awareness of the invisible threads woven through plants, place, dreams and the living world.
Together we investigate what many traditions have described as the unseen dimensions of nature; including plant spirits, devas, elemental intelligences, the Fae and the spirit of place (land spirits); through historical perspectives, contemplative practice, folklore and experiential inquiry. Students are encouraged to cultivate discernment, reciprocity and ethical relationship as they explore these traditions and their own experiences.
At its heart, Plant Communion asks a simple yet transformative question: What becomes possible when we learn not only to observe the living world, but to enter into relationship with it?
Through field practice, meditation, art-making, dreamwork, journaling, sound immersion, energetic sensing and other creative responses, participants gradually refine their perception, explore practices of channeling and develop practical tools for integrating ecological awareness and subtle perception into everyday life.
This course welcomes artists, herbalists, healers, educators and seekers who feel called to deepen their relationship with the living world and the mysteries that exist beyond ordinary sight and specifically in the realm of the Green-Spirit World.
Hybrid Learning Experience
Plant Communion is offered as a hybrid cohort. Participants may join online from anywhere or in person at Earthen Futures Studio (Los Angeles) for every session.
To support meaningful discussion, individualized guidance and experiential practice, enrollment is intentionally limited to 4-5 participants.
Class-times + Days are as follows (SCHEDULE BELOW):
THURSDAYS
OCT 1
OCT 8
OCT 15
OCT 22
OCT 29
5:30P -6:30P
SATURDAYS
NOV 7
NOV 14
NOV 21
2:00P - 4P
FRIDAYS
DEC 4
DEC 11
DEC 18
5:30P - 6:30P
SUNDAYS
JAN 3
JAN 10
5:00P - 6:00P
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Community Commitment
Plant Communion is an intimate, mentorship-based cohort intentionally limited to a small number of participants. The quality of the experience depends upon each person's presence, commitment and respectful participation.
By enrolling, participants agree to:
Commit to the full twelve-week journey and attend sessions consistently whenever possible.
Arrive on time, prepared and willing to engage in discussion, field practice and personal reflection.
Respect the privacy, experiences and diverse perspectives of fellow participants.
Approach the work with curiosity, discernment, humility and reciprocity.
Complete home practices and maintain an ongoing relationship with their plant teachers and art-practices throughout the course.
Help cultivate a supportive learning environment.
Because each participant contributes to the integrity of the cohort, enrollment represents a commitment to the entire learning community; not simply attendance in individual classes. If you will be missing more than 2 classes, please wait for another time to enroll.
Enrollment & Tuition
Space is reserved upon receipt of the required $333 deposit due by August 31, 2026
Please enroll only if you are prepared to commit to the full course. Withdrawals after the cohort begins affect the continuity of the group and are generally not eligible for refunds except under extraordinary circumstances.
Tuition reflects the depth of instruction, individualized mentorship, unique course material developed over years of plant channeling and intentionally small class size. Pricing is firm, and requests for additional discounts beyond any publicly offered payment plans or scholarships cannot be accommodated in order to assure proper compensation and honor the energy exchanged.
As our journey comes to a close, each participant will create Plant People: An Archive of Communion, Volume One: A living document of their relationship with plant teachers, guides and allies. Through plant realm mythos and symbology, energy analysis, intuitive exploration and channeled impressions, this handmade artist zine becomes a personal archive of communion. Thus, we will part with an unfolding language and wisdom revealed through plant attunement, as unique to the plant communicator as the plants themselves.
Sophian Mandates Oracle Deck is a compact ritual card set created as a devotional and intuitive tool for guidance, reflection, and activation.
Each set includes 10 oracle cards and 1 activation bonus card, printed on green cardstock with burgundy and black ink, measuring approximately 3 x 2 inches. Instructions are included for use as a standalone divination system or as a companion to the Sophian Mandates PDF.
This deck can be used for daily draws, threshold readings or as a focused oracle for spiritual inquiry, inner alignment and symbolic guidance. It is designed to function both as an intimate personal practice and as an extension of the Sophian Mandates (Digital Download PDF) system. Cards have front and back meanings (:
Lavender brings calm and clarity, nasturtium encourages courage and creative movement, strawberry leaf offers grounding sweetness and connection to the heart, while rue has long been associated with protection, clearing and the strengthening of personal boundaries. Together they create an essence that supports resilience without rigidity, helping us remain rooted while staying open to surprise and possibility.
Flying Gazebo may be supportive during periods of transition, creative exploration, overwhelm, or when life feels too heavy and serious. It encourages a sense of lightness, helping us remember that wisdom can arrive through curiosity, humor, and a willingness to see things differently.
A flower essence for those navigating change, seeking inspiration, or learning to trust the currents carrying them toward new horizons.
Handcrafted in small batches from flowers and herbs grown and gathered in Ancient Pocket's Angel Haus Apothecary Garden. Part of the Ancient Pocket Flower Essence Collection.
5 in x 1 in stainless-steel large safety-pin keychain with a vintage 1990s Betsy Johnson plastic leopard cross, iridescent neon orange plastic heart key and glitter appliqué. Includes an Ancient Pocket Owl charm (non-toxic sealed air-dry clay; powder blue, white and sherbet orange with black accents), approximately 1 in x 1 in. Fervent Powers Ancient Pocket Charms Keychain Limited edition series: 2 of 7
Ancient Pocket Relic Wear: Minimalist, sustainable jewelry with clean lines, lightweight forms and responsibly sourced materials.
Versatile pieces: wear solo for subtle elegance or layer for expression. Polished matte finishes, bright palettes and unique geometric motifs for everyday wear.
Comes carefully packaged in handmade parchment paper envelope with AP embossed logo, Fervent Powers artwork card by Daisy Samp, Terra Draconis sticker, info card and thank-you card from Ancient Pocket.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Recycled metals with low‑impact plating
Ethically sourced recycled, vintage accents
Hand‑finished, durable construction for long life
Comfort & Fit
Ergonomic shapes for all‑day comfort
Adjustable elements for varied sizing, clip safety pin on belt loop
Sustainability
Minimal recycled/compostable packaging
Local, small‑batch production to cut waste and emissions
Occasions & Styling
Ideal for casual to business‑casual, travel and gifting
Pairs with denim, linens, neutrals and tailored pieces
Care
Keep dry; avoid moisture and chemicals
Wipe with a soft cloth
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Healing Sessions + Ancient Pocket Workshops
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About Ancient Pocket
Ancient Pocket is the spiritual and divinatory heart of my practice: a living field of inquiry into plants, ancestors, symbols, dreams, objects, place, ritual and the unseen relationships that shape our lives.
I have cultivated my professional practice since 1997, working across divination, out of body experience, tellurism, plant communication, ritual arts, energetic practices, spiritual education and intuitive guidance. My work is rooted in a lifelong relationship with the animate world and in nearly three decades of study, practice, teaching, mentorship and direct experience.
My path has never belonged to a single school or system. I have studied across a wide and continually expanding body of esoteric, mystical, philosophical, religious, plant medicinal, ecological and ceremonial traditions—including Western and Eastern spiritual philosophies,archangel transmissions, Indigenous teachings of my own bloodline of Apache, Hopi and Mexica, sacred and devotional texts, occult and hermetic traditions, the Rosarium philosophorum sive pretiosissimum donum Dei,Theosophy and Anthroposophy, plant and healing traditions, mythology, dreamwork, ritual arts and the study of ancient indigenous cultures such as the Missipian Moundbuilder’s, the Jomon people, star-systems, the Dogon People, Petroglyph 5th Sun culture and worldwide symbolic systems, as well as direct practices involving plant allies, dragon chi, archangelic traditions, dreamstates, channeling and other forms of subtle perception. My studies have included many lineages, teachers, texts and schools of thought, from the Cathars, Druidry, Zen and Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Buddhism, Yamabushi and Shintoism to the Bhagavad Gita and Sufi and Zoroastrian writings to Marian traditions, Egyptian religion and mythology, Western and Eastern esotericism, and the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, Blavatsky and others. These modalities continue to inform one another rather than existing as isolated disciplines. As a definitive researcher of Ancient Environmental Art, the past informs the future.
My spiritual lineage is also deeply experiential.
From childhood, I experienced a world that seemed considerably more populated than the one described by ordinary perception. What was initially incredibly scary and difficult for my immediate family to understand eventually became part of a deeper recognition of our family’s own traditions of dreaming, vision, extreme Clair-audience, all clair faculty, paranormal contact, interplanetary visitation and spiritual perception. Through conversations with Yaqui, Mexica, and Apache elders in my family, I began to understand these experiences within a much older cultural context.
My grandmother experienced visitations of Tonantzin/La Virgen de Guadalupe; my father experienced prophetic and past-life dreams; and other relatives carried their own experiences of spiritual encounter—experiences that, within another cultural framework, might simply have been understood as the work of a seer. These stories became an important part of understanding myself and learning to approach these perceptions with discernment, humility and responsibility.
My practice has continued to develop through dream transmissions, connection to fae and Devic Realms, plant encounters, ancestral relationship, ritual, divination, ecological observation, symbolic study and direct spiritual experience. I understand plants, places, objects, dreams, ancestors and other forms of life as potential participants in relationship rather than merely subjects of study. Ancient Pocket is one place where those relationships can be explored consciously.
I don't approach this work as a system of absolute answers. I offer practices for listening.
Through tarot, intuitive consultation, plant and ecological inquiry, ritual, Reiki, sound, workshops, ceremony, and other forms of guided exploration, I help people slow down enough to notice what is already speaking through their lives. Sessions may engage questions of transition, grief, creativity, spiritual development, ancestral memory, relationships, place, intuition, or the “search for meaning” as an accessible subtle holy gift.
After nearly three decades of practice, what interests me most is not certainty but relationship, discernment and reconnection—with one's own intuition, with the living world, with memory and ancestry, and with the mysteries that cannot always be reduced to language.
Ancient Pocket is a place for that work.
Offerings include private divinatory and spiritual consultations, intuitive and energetic sessions,In-Person Reiki Energetic Cleansing and Remote Clearings, Reiki Sessions, Reiki training, plant and ecological inquiry, ritual and ceremony, classes, workshops, gatherings and immersive experiences.
To inquire about working together, email ancientpocket@gmail.com.
Creative Space Preparation & Energetic Stewardship
Ancient Pocket offers Reiki-informed energetic support for artists, creative teams, productions, studios, exhibitions, performances and gathering spaces.
Whether preparing for a film shoot, exhibition installation, creative retreat, recording session, public event or collaborative project, these sessions are designed to cultivate an atmosphere of clarity, presence, creative flow and grounded collaboration. Services may include energetic clearing of studios, locations, objects, artworks, sets, costumes, tools and shared working environments, as well as optional individual Reiki sessions for artists, directors, performers or members of a creative team.
Each engagement is approached with sensitivity to the unique character of the space and the intentions of those working within it. Drawing from over two decades of interdisciplinary artistic practice, environmental education, ritual facilitation, and Reiki training, these offerings support environments where creativity, care and meaningful collaboration can flourish.
Services are available for creative productions, galleries, museums, artist studios, educational institutions, wellness gatherings, private events and organizations seeking intentional preparation for important work.
Every project is unique. Please inquire to discuss your needs, scheduling and a customized proposal.
Contact: ancientpocket@gmail.com
C.O.H.R. Reiki Training
Levels 1 – 3
A practical path to energy healing integrating certified Usui Reiki, Johrei and the C.O.H.R. approach.
Level I
Self-healing, energy awareness, Foundational Usui Symbols, Joh Rei methods and daily Reiki practice.
Level II
The Usui Distance Symbol, development of your personal healing sigil, distance healing immersion and client practice. Exploration of hands-on healing throughout the ages: Cathars, Gnostics, Interdimensional Intelligences and more.
Level III
Practitioner and Master Teacher training, advanced techniques and symbols, mentorship, sound ceremony and professional integration.
Land-Based Energy Practice
Explore healing through the living energetic landscape; working with ley lines, planetary grids and the interconnected web of place.
Practice with Integrity
Hands-on learning with an emphasis on consent, energetic boundaries and compassionate client care.
Healing Arts Training & Certification
Vanessa Ehecatl Santos (b. 1978, Los Angeles, CA)
Internship Chicken Soup Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Clinic - Focus on Eastern medicine for terminally ill patients; uterine/ gynecologic health; moxibustion, gua sha, tui na, needle removal and herbal medicine preparation w/ Misha Ruth Cohen, OMD, L.Ac.,San Francisco, CA (2003–2005)
Synergistic Herbalism Intensive Certifications - Pokeroot Foundation; Portland, OR. (2005-2008) & Wise Woman Center Susun Weed; Woodstock, NY (2011-2015)
Usui Reiki Level I - Steve Nunley Reiki Master Teacher LMT, NW Healing Arts; Portland, OR (2007)
Usui & Johrei Reiki Level II + Master Certification Level III - College of the Lakes Kathy Heng Reiki Master Teacher and CH; Emmetsburg, IA (2014–2016)
Medicinal & Edible Native Plants of the Prairie - Water’s Edge Nature Center; Algona, IA (2014)
Ongoing mentorship and study in Lyme and Heavy Metal Detoxification Protocols w/ Katie Blair, L.Ac., M.A.O.M., Dipl. O.M., BS.; Dubuque, IA (2017–present)
Ordained Minister ULC Church - October 2017 Certification to Perform Marriage Ceremony (Marriage Officiate)
Postpartum Doula Training (DONA International) - Dubuque, IA 2019
Bio-Dynamic Certification in Agricultural Justice & Beekeeping - Rochester, NY & Floyd, VA (2019–2021)
Sacred Bee Healing Center Apitherapy Mentorship in the Hoshindo Method w/ Joyce Roetter; Los Cerrillos, NM (2020-2022)
Kambo Self-Treatment Training Certification Intensive & Mentorship in Ceremonial Medicine w/ Master Practitioner Taylor Eyewalker; Los Angeles, CA (2021-2023)
* for more info see Ancient Pocket full CV here
