WELCOME TO NOCTURNE SUNSET ESOTERICA!
Step into a sacred sanctuary where healing, magick, and spiritual growth converge. Founded by Mikeal Maguschak, Nocturne Sunset Esoterica (NSE) is a reflection of his personal journey and dedication to guiding others through transformative practices. Here, seekers of all paths will discover a harmonious blend of eclectic magick, energy healing, divination, and psychic development, supported by physical and online courses, immersive resources, and collaborative communities.
Delve into tailored spiritual coaching, explore protective rituals, or deepen your meditation practice - all designed to empower your inner wisdom and energetic alignment. Whether you’re drawn to unraveling the mysteries of divination or honing your intuitive abilities, NSE offers a nurturing space to learn, evolve, and connect.
Join a global network of like-minded souls and awaken your spiritual potential with Nocturne Sunset Esoterica - where the shadows hold light, and every step forward is a dance with the divine.
Based in Follansbee, West Virginia, we are more than a metaphysical store and training center - we are a collaborative community for holistic growth. We connect through our physical campus at the Bluewave Center and our private online platform, ensuring you can learn wherever you are.
Here, there are no mere students or teachers, only members supporting one another in a judgment-free zone. Together, we develop and share high-vibrational classes and services.
You craft your own spiritual path by selecting from our Certification Paths. Whether you attend in person or online, participate in committees, or engage in group activities, you advance at the pace that feels right for you.
Explore certification in:
Eclectic Magick, Energy Healing, Reiki, Meditation, Divination, Paranormal Investigation, Spiritual Coaching, or Wortcunning.
Nocturne Sunset Esoterica is an Accredited Training Provider of the International Association of Therapists. We take pride in offering affordable spiritual development and certification to our students and community members. Gradudates of IAOT accredited courses will receive an official accredited certificate as well as the opportunity to receive discounts on practitioner insurance and benefits.
EMAIL: MMAGUSCHAK@NSE.EARTH
Mikeal Maguschak is a seasoned eclectic practitioner, holding a Third Degree in eclectic magick, with over 22 years of dedicated study and teaching in spiritual and metaphysical arts. His practice seamlessly intertwines psychic healing modalities - including Reiki, pranic healing, musclemancy, chakra and aura work with massage therapy, divination, channeling, and astral exploration. Rooted in inclusivity, Mikeal approaches his work without alignment to any organized religion, honoring diverse paths while maintaining neutrality in matters of faith.
A lifelong learner and certified guide, Mikeal is an accredited Usui Ryoho Shinpiden (Reiki Master/Teacher) through the International Reiki Organization, with additional credentials in Reiki Theory, Usui Ryoho Animal Reiki, and Crystal Reiki. His expertise extends to massage therapy and spiritual mentorship, certified as both a Spiritual Life Coach and Meditation Life Coach/Facilitator by the Transformation Academy.
Beyond his spiritual work, Mikeal is deeply committed to community service, currently supporting four government municipalities in public-facing roles. This dedication to service reflects his core belief in uplifting others - a philosophy that infuses every aspect of Nocturne Sunset Esoterica.
Mikeal’s journey is one of balance: bridging ancient wisdom with modern practice, personal growth with collective healing, and professional rigor with heartfelt compassion.
EMAIL: SBENNETT@NSE.EARTH
As Provost of the Nocturne Sunset Esoterica Training Center, Samantha A. Bennett is dedicated to creating a sanctuary for spiritual growth. She brings over six years of experience as an eclectic witch and empath to her role, ensuring the Center provides a safe, nurturing space for all seekers. Her journey is one of active practice and service, having spent three years as a Scribe and Council Member. Beyond administration, Samantha is a paranormal investigator, a Reiki practitioner (Usui Ryoho Shoden), and - true to the Center's ethos - a perpetual student herself, continually exploring the mysteries she helps teach.
As the elected managing board, the Council represents the membership and stewards the Center's core framework. Its primary mandate is to oversee the strategic planning and continuous development of the Codex, certification pathways, and educational courses.
SAMANTHA BENNETT
COUNCILOR
EMAIL: SBENNETT@NSE.EARTH
ANNE SWEENEY
COUNCILOR
EMAIL: ASWEENEY@NSE.EARTH
BESS WILLIS
SENIOR COUNCILOR
EMAIL: BWILLIS@NSE.EARTH
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