“She is the moonlight on dark waters, the fire in the hearth, and the storm that shifts the skies. She is you…”
Claim your power, embody your truth, and lead unapologetically.
Master the ancient arts to manifest your desires with confidence.
Transform shadows into light and challenges into growth.
The Nightshade Sanctum is a sacred mystery school and Goddess Temple, founded by Zela Feraco, dedicated to empowering women to live soulfully, abundantly and fearlessly. It’s a sanctuary and online academy for seekers ready to embrace magick and witchcraft as part of their spiritual path. Through internationally-renowned courses and the one-of-a-kind Nightshade Sanctum Priestess Path, we help Mystics, Witches and Priestesses gain the capability, credentials and experience to create real-world impact with the mystical arts.
Mystery School & Witch Academy
Welcome to the Nightshade Sanctum, a Mystery School and Witch Academy offering courses for mystics and seekers of all levels. Here, you’ll learn the art of witchcraft alongside powerful tools for wellness, manifestation and self-mastery.
At the Nightshade Sanctum, we believe in making magick accessible, which is why we regularly offer free masterclasses to support your growth.
For those who feel deeply called to walk a spiritual path with the sacred feminine mysteries, the Priestess Path is a nature-centered journey into the mysteries of the divine feminine, a path for those ready to go deeper and gain the tools and credentials to lead a life of purpose.
What sets the Nightshade Sanctum apart is our unique approach to spiritual mastery. We work with Goddess Consciousness, through connection with empowering archetypes who rule the feminine realms.
We are keepers of the Baneful Botanical Plant Spirit Mysteries (the witch herbs such as belladonna, mandrake, hellebore and more), walking with their wisdom as allies and guardians. We are the home of Verdant Starweaves® Energy Healing Technology, an advanced modality for healing and transformation.
At the Nightshade Sanctum, we display excellence in all areas of the mystic repertoire, including psychic reading, energy healing, spellcrafting, and working with the sacred cycles of the moon and seasons to align our practice with the rhythms of nature and the cosmos.
“Witchcraft is the art of whispering to the universe and having it whisper back.”
Magick with a Mission
11% of our revenue is donated to animal and environmental organizations to protect our planet and its creatures.
Connect deeply with the cycles of nature, the moon, and the seasons.
Reclaim your innate power and embody true spiritual authority.
Develop rituals and spellcraft practices to empower your life and manifest your desires.
Master advanced magick tools, energy healing, shadow work, and spellcraft.
Learn to weave cosmic energies: the elements, stars, and crystals into your magickal workings for amplified results.
Cultivate holistic wellness by aligning your mind, body, and spirit and magick with your divine feminine energy.
Receive certifications that honor your mastery and prepare you to serve as a healer, witch, or priestess.
Work with goddess archetypes to awaken your sovereignty, wildness, and unapologetic authenticity.
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Zela, Your Mystic Mentor
Zela Feraco is a mystic and the founder of The Nightshade Sanctum. She is dedicated to helping women embody their personal power and reconnect with their innate wisdom.
Holding a PhD in Medical Microbiology and a background in science, business consulting for Fortune 500 companies, and as a certified personal trainer, she merges proven strategy, ancient mystery school teachings and spiritual mastery into a powerful, results-driven approach.
With expertise in psychology, energetics and goddess mysteries, Zela guides women to reclaim their inner wisdom and step into embodied leadership.
In addition to spiritual growth, she is deeply passionate about supporting women in wealth expansion, combining her business expertise with powerful energetic principles to help them cultivate both financial abundance and deep alignment
Through the fusion of ancient wisdom and practical tools, she guides others to create a life of limitless possibility.
