Delve into magical herbalism within the specific context of relationships with the Nordic elves, Hidden People (Huldufólk) and land spirits (landvaettir)! First, we will overview traditions of practitioners whose knowledge of magic and healing comes from collaboration with fairy-beings and clarify what qualifies some herbs as ˜fairy herbs'. A selection of three plants will be analyzed from a cross-cultural perspective to learn how they can act as either propitiatory or apotropaics, depending on context. Participants will be invited to journey to a liminal space to meet their herbalist teacher from among the álfar. The ensuing conclusions will then mould into guidelines for personal practice. This class aims to bring practical information to those interested in cultivating relationships with the Norse-Germanic elves and related beings. The presentation is based on the eponymous book, Fairy Herbs for Fairy Magic, by author and presenter Daniela Simina
Astrology often holds the keys to our desires, relationships, and the unseen forces that pull us toward one another. In this workshop, we'll explore Venus and Mars, the mysteries of Eros and Psyche, the balance of love and passion, and the karmic ties that linger across lifetimes. What ignites your fire? What soothes your soul? From deep attraction to emotional fulfillment, the planets reveal patterns in how we love, who we desire whether a man, a woman, gay, or straight”and why we connect the way we do. We'll break down astrological insights into real-world relationships, uncovering the timing of love, the nature of compatibility, and the lessons each connection brings. Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating romance, or simply curious, this workshop will give you practical tools to better understand love between the sheets and beyond. Bring your own chart!
As long as language has existed, human beings have used symbols to communicate. Many times our guides and spirits will convey messages to us using our own personal vocabulary. This is why it's important to have a working library of personal meanings for as many symbols as you can, common and more obscure. This workshop is designed to help you develop your knowledge of symbols in a fun and interactive way. Whether your chosen form of divination is Tarot, Oracle, Lenormand, Kipper, Charms, Tea Leaves or just good old fashioned psychic readings, the information in this workshop will help to add depth and detail to your readings, enhancing the experience for everyone involved.
Are you a grieving Victorian? You could consult an alienist, who may offer one or more “curesâ€_x009d_ of questionable efficacy. Or you could talk to a spiritualist, who can put you in touch with your deceased loved one. Or why not try both? Due to the interesting cultural and historical context, hysteria and fascination with the occult have a lot in common, but not how you may think. Come hear clinical psychologist, bestselling steampunk author, and medical history lover Anne Bartolucci, Ph.D. explain: - Victorian psychological diagnoses - Why the Victorians were so fascinated with death - What we could learn from them - How the mental healing arts and spiritualist movement clashed, overlapped, and illustrated the shift in power dynamics in Victorian times.
This is the history of psychology you didn't learn in school.
Though a secularized version is now popular in productivity-hack and hustle culture, Stoicism originated as a holistic, pantheistic philosophy, a nondualist embrace of spirit inseparable from matter. While in some ways very modern, religious Stoicism is ready for revision based on new scientific knowledge on emotion, desire, the body, and Nature Herself. We'll discuss how the 3 branches of a Stoic education -- logic, physics, & ethics -- arose from Stoic theology, what relevance the traditional program of Stoic soul-healing has in modern witchcraft, and how we can hold these ancient disciplines alongside a witch's practice of personal sovereignty and magic-making.
