I am the voice of wisdom and the eyes of the universe recognising itself. I hold the torch of the ancestors on the journey into darkness and steward the story of who we were, are and will be.
An immersive retreat to move out of self-criticism and over-compensating, into expressive freedom — rebuilding trust in your expertise and knowledge.
You are the Sage
You carry wisdom — hard-won, hard-stored, and deeply felt. You value truth, clarity, language, and meaning. You hold memory in your bones and guidance in your voice.
But in a noisy world that rewards speed over insight, simplicity over depth, and quantity over quality, the Sage can become overwhelmed — or worse, silenced.
When your thoughts feel tangled, when your standards become impossible, when expression turns into self-censorship — it’s time to step back into the grounded clarity and wise power that’s always been yours.
Who this is for
This retreat is for you if you hold back your voice out of fear of being wrong, carry the pressure of always needing to know, are exhausted by perfectionism or inner critique, and want to speak, write, or guide from your own centre — without apology.
This is not about polishing performance — it is about reclaiming the voice that speaks from your experience, insight, and integrity.
What you will experience
Before the live retreat: pre-retreat trainings ground you in the Sage skillset and its shadow — understanding the core gifts of memory, knowledge, expression, and ritual, and recognising how the Sage becomes distorted through perfectionism, self-censorship, and over-responsibility. You’ll arrive at the retreat with shared language and orientation, so the live time can go deep rather than broad.
During the retreat: across two live days, the focus is experiential — not learning more about the Sage, but inhabiting it:
- Wild Voice™ writing — to move beyond inner censorship and access honest, grounded expression
- Power retrieval work — to call back parts of your wisdom that have been silenced, deferred, or given away
- Group circle practices — to witness and be witnessed in a held collective field
- Embodiment ritual — to anchor Sage clarity and authority in the body, not just the mind
After the retreat, you’re welcome to join The Cauldron — my ongoing practitioner community — for £20 a month: the monthly Magic Circle, sacred stories to your inbox, and a growing resource library.
Saga - patron of the Sage
The guiding presence for Reclaim your Magic: Sage is Saga — associated with memory, story, reflection, and deep listening. She is often described as sitting beside flowing waters, holding what has been lived and what is still unfolding.
In the context of this retreat, Saga offers an orienting presence: attending carefully, shaping memory, carrying knowledge with responsibility. She reminds us that wisdom matures through time, attention, and relationship, rather than speed or certainty.
This retreat is rooted in the pre-Christian spiritual traditions of Northern Europe, where wisdom was gathered over time through experience, memory, and story — myth as a way of holding and transmitting insight, not a doctrine to be believed or rejected. This retreat invites you to gather wisdom, not adopt beliefs.
When you are ready
🗓️ Practical Arrangements
Format:
This is a live, online retreat held over two days of guided facilitation via Zoom. You’ll also receive access to a comprehensive suite of online resources to explore at your own pace before and after the live experience.
Dates:
The next retreat will be on Saturday 30th January 2027 2pm-6pm and Sunday 31st January 2027 10am-3pm.
Timing:
Live sessions are spaced across two days (not full-day intensives) to allow for rest, reflection, and integration. A schedule will be shared in advance with all registered participants.
Replays:
All live sessions will be recorded and made available in your private retreat portal within 48 hours.
Online Resource Access:
You’ll receive login details for the online training hub as soon as your place is confirmed.
Investment:
Your full retreat is £295.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior experience with Northern traditions or myth? Not at all. While the retreat is rooted in ancestral traditions, no prior knowledge is expected.
Is this retreat suitable if I’m new to spiritual work? Absolutely — this retreat meets you where you are.
Is this a teaching retreat or an experiential one? Experiential — the focus is on inhabiting the Sage, not learning about it in the abstract.
What if I can’t attend live? All sessions are recorded and uploaded to your private portal within 48 hours.
How much time should I expect to commit? Two live sessions across the retreat weekend, plus two pre-retreat trainings beforehand — we recommend engaging with these ahead of time to get the most from the live experience.
Is there a payment plan? Not for the individual retreat — a single retreat is a one-time payment. If you’d like to spread the cost, take a look at the full Reclaim journey, which includes an installment option across all five retreats.
Can I receive private support during the retreat? Yes — you’re welcome to explore The Weaving, my private six-session pathfinding journey for those walking the full Reclaim path. Email talk@maginrose.com to find out more.
About your guide
Maggie Rose Cunningham, founder of Magin Rose, works at the intersection of wisdom traditions, leadership, and lived experience, supporting people to reclaim forms of knowing that have been sidelined in modern Western culture.