2011 Workshops

Workshop Schedule–

10:00am

Indigenous Peoples’ Teachings of Mother Earth with Lester Greenwood

Introduction to the Native American Flute, leading into teachings and open discussions of energy work, relationships to Indigenous Peoples’
teachings of our Earth Mother. We will discuss Prophecies and Myths and their relationship to the next Seven Generations. The  responsibility of our thoughts and actions in this Sacred Dance we call Life, and how it relates to the energy all around us. So join me  at this time of change.

Candle 101:The magic of the wax with George Boddie

A presentation of the use of candles in rituals and spells. The Why and How. Candle features for magic working dealing with creation of
candles, color and scents

11:00am

Message from the Corn Mother: Return to balance with Matooka

Come, be blessed. Learn how to feast around the wheel with the teachings of Corn Woman and Her Cycles of life, death and rebirth. The last of
this year’s corn is being harvested. It is not the end but the beginning. Abundance and prosperity are ours, if we choose to live in balance and harmony with the give-away of the corn and the Great Stag.

Astrology as Divination: An Introduction to Horary with Chris LaFond

Anyone who has been around magic or divination for more than three days or so has heard the expression “As Above, So Below.” But what does this really mean, and where did it come from? Horary Astrology is the clearest example of this maxim. In this branch of astrology, the
querent asks the astrologer a question; without any necessary reference to the querent’s birth chart, the astrologer casts a chart for the moment that the question is heard and understood. The answer to the question is in the chart for that moment. How is this possible? As Above, So Below. In this workshop, I’ll provide an introduction to this specific branch of astrology, talk about what it can and can’t do, and discuss the (less important) roll of intuition in Horary and in Astrology in general.

No previous astrological knowledge is necessary. Handouts will be provided. Audio recording devices welcome.

12:00pm

Deb Miller Psychic/Spirit Medium
What is Spirit Communication about? Who is a Medium? Is this something we can all learn? What about “evil vs. good” spirits?? Bring your questions and we’ll share an open discussion and presentation of Spirit Mediumship. Deb will share her lifelong and 5th generation experience to connect with deceased loved ones (people and animal companions!) who have specific messages of guidance, healing, and even humor for you. Some attending will receive a direct messages and all witness a peek of our interconnectedness through spirit…with a sprinkle of fun mixed in for good measure. Deb offers her skills internationally through readings, classes, presentations and art and is known for her style
of warmth, candor, sensitivity, and playfulness.

How to Heal from a Cold (and the Flu) with Tchipakkan

Just in time for the latest Influenza Pandemic Scare a discussion on how to deal with illnesses- not just herbal and energy techniques to help
heal, but also how to benefit from getting sick. Classic Shamans often start their career with a life threatening crisis; we normal folk also get closer to the wisdom of the other side when our bodies are ill. If you have do deal with the bad stuff, you may as well benefit from the potential good.

1:00pm

Love Spells or how to really screw up your life with Tchipakkan

…and that of the person you love. Why they are a really bad idea. (bring your own examples if you like), how they work, and better alternatives. (also how healing spells can backfire)

2:00 pm

Introduction to Elemental Breathwork with Silver Moone

Introduction to working with the elements through Breathwork. Learn four different breaths to attune to Earth, Air, Water and Fire, and the integration of these breaths through the fifth element of Spirit. In this workshop we’ll explore transforming blockages and aligning oneself with personal empowerment and how breathing with the elements can create a magickal flow within life.

The Secret Ingredient-Heirloom Kitchen Magick with Dawn Hunt

A dash of this, a pinch of that! Come join Dawn, the Kitchen Witch in a workshop all about keeping the ancestors alive through food. Learn
the secrets to making your kitchen a sacred place and how to invite in your loved ones who have passed over. Keep your family traditions
alive through food and stay connected to Mother Earth at the same time. Learn the importance of a Kitchen Alter and tools for every day
food rituals. Love and light are the secret ingredients in the Witches Kitchen!

3:00pm

Pagans and the Twelve Steps with Deirdre Hebert

No spiritual path guarantees that we will be free from addiction or compulsive behaviors, and this includes Paganism. A problem arises though, when Pagans are in need of recovery: Throughout much of the world, the most successful tool for recovery is the Twelve Steps, originally designed by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. But the program, as designed, has a decidedly Christian flavor that is unpalatable to many Pagans.
In this workshop, Deirdre Hebert, author of The Pagan in Recovery: The Twelve Steps from a Pagan Perspective, describes how Pagans can effectively utilize Twelve Step programs to find relief from addiction and compulsive and co-dependent behaviors.

What is Your Elemental Personality with Shanddaramon

This workshop is based on the book “Just Becoming: A Pagan Guide to Discovering and Expressing Your Authentic Self”. It will cover an explanation on why finding out who you are is a spiritual exercise, and explanation of the Shanddy Elemental Personality Typology System,
further refinements on understanding the basic personality. The workshop will include: on-site testing to determine basic personality, on-site testing to determine the spiritual influence on personality, discussion on how to use the information gained.