Mystic South

This course is designed to help participants reconnect with their inner strength, reclaim their personal power, and integrate it into their spiritual and everyday lives through witchcraft practices. We will explore rituals, spellwork, grounding techniques, and transformative exercises that nurture self-confidence, boundary-setting, and inner resilience. The course combines ancient wisdom with practical applications, offering a deeply transformative path to spiritual empowerment.

Few figures in Norse paganism and Germanic heathenry are as well known as Berserkers and the Ulfdenar. Serving Odin, the All-Father, these mighty warriors charge into battle in a furious rage while taking on the shape of bears and wolves. When hearing of these warriors, one might assume they are nothing but myth and legend. However, truth can often be stranger than fiction. These shapeshifting warriors of Norse paganism and Germanic Heathenry have actual historical inspirations ranging from bear-wearing Germanic mercenaries of the Roman Empire to as far back as the Indo-European Mannerbund. In this workshop, we will explore the fascinating history and archaeology of these warriors of Norse paganism and Germanic heathenry.

Associated with the talismans of Picatrix, Ficino and Agrippa, a major magical tradition arose during the medieval era called the Science of Images. It was a complex union of astrology, theurgy, minerology, and evocation that boasted vast power to warp reality. It was employed by princes and popes to alter the fates of both individuals and entire nations. Albertus Magnus, Joseph Smith, William Lilly, Paracelsus, Lorenzo de' Medici, Giordano Bruno, and Pope Urban VIII were practitioners. Codified in the Middle East, it was transmitted into Europe where it flourished for six centuries. Today it is undergoing a revival. In this class we will cover the history of this tradition as well as the writings, beliefs and practices of its disciples.

Join me for an enlightening discussion on ancestry, viewed through the unique lens of modern druidic practices and the rich traditions of West Virginian folk heritage. Ashley Rodriguez, a newly graduated Bard and an Ovate in training with the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, has almost two decades of experience in magical practices. They combine culture and creativity to foster an alchemical transformation of spirit. Ashley's perspective on ancestry work as a folk practitioner from West Virginia brings a distinctive and heartfelt approach to understanding the profound ties of blood, land, and tradition that define our spiritual selves. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your roots and celebrate the spirits of the past that flow through you.

"Our mysteries had a very real meaning: he that has been purified and initiated shall dwell with the gods.“ Plato, (Phaedo) 69:d, F.J. Church translation. Every Year, Spring Mysteries Festival brings the continuation of the Eleusinian Mysteries to the modern era. The Aquarian Tabernacle Church has been hosting these Modern Mysteries for almost 40 years. In order to bring the most accurate representation to a modern audience, the Eumolpidae (The Festival Directors) have done much research both academic and through personal gnosis. Come and learn about what the ancient Eleusinian Mysteries were about, what we know about them, and how Spring Mysteries Festival is bringing that ancient knowledge into the present to help humanity evolve into its next phase.

In ancient times people would journey great distances to places like Göbekli Tepe and Skara Brae, to maintain relationships with their extended families, friends, and allies. In this ritual, we who have traveled from near and far will recommit ourselves to our Gods and ancestors, to the land and the spirits of the land, to caring for ourselves and supporting each other as we move forward in these difficult times. Because we cannot , and will not, go back.

Come to a revelry for Pan, satyr-shaped Greek god of nature, wild things, border places, and music. Pan is a mixture of mayhem and melancholy, merriment and mysticism. A vessel of wisdom in his own way, Pan pushes those who encounter or call upon him to experience life more fully, and more intimately. Let us raise a ruckus! Tempest, Nathaniel, and Davis (The Mechanist & The Star Goddess) will lead the evening through improvisational music and dance that fuses together elements of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Inspired World Music, and Ritual Performance.