This workshop will approach the concept of the witch wound (either generational or childhood/adult trauma that causes us to doubt and question our gifts and abilities) with looking at inner child work. Somewhere in your life, external forces (relatives, religion, or self-doubt) impacted your magical or spiritual curiosity, and still haunts your belief in yourself and your practice. What if you could begin a path of addressing your hidden trauma that causes you to doubt who you are magically and spiritually, and instead step into the person you imagined you could spiritually be?Come with an open mind to find tools to help you in your own work. Step onto the path of "knowing thyself" more fully with the tools you will learn about in this workshop.
How many of us carry around crystals, talismans, and charms to help us manifest a wish, a hope, and a dream? What do you do with it after its work is done? My guess? You store it away to be found years later with no memory of what it was for. Why not let it continue to work for you afterward? To use all that manifesting energy to help your future endeavors. To have one jar act as a battery and energy booster, a manifestation source for all your hopes and dreams. This workshop talks about how to create that Hope Jar and how you can use it to carry that energy into the future.
Have you always wanted to learn palmistry but found the books confusing? Amazingly, you really can learn to read palms in just one session!
Join palmistry expert James Divine as he teaches the fundamentals of the Divine Hand Method in this fun and highly interactive class. With this easy-to-understand method, you can start reading palms immediately with remarkable accuracy!
For many Pagans, our spiritual journeys did not start in Paganism. Rather, we began in a different religion, and later on transitioned over to Paganism, stemming from a desire to continue having a religious and spiritual path, but a path that better matches who we are and allows us to follow our own calling. Such a transition is rarely easy, and as Mika experienced firsthand when she began her path in 2023, it can force us to confront the hardships, disillusionment, and trauma we experienced as a result of our previous religion. Oftentimes these barriers are kept mentally buried away or unrealized until we're given the opportunity to break free from them. This talk will focus on some of the difficulties and discoveries that can occur as part of one's religious transition, and how they can be important in reshaping and growing one's religious and spiritual path for the better.
How might one approach Babalon, the Goddess of sexual liberation, death, and annihilation? Babalon has emerged as a powerful symbol of the dark divine feminine, but she is more than just a symbol. She offers the practitioner a chance at empowerment and liberation along their spiritual journey. This talk will give you knowledge of her history, symbolism, meaning, and role in Thelemic mysticism. Her history is explored through the classic occult work of John Dee, the Vision and the Voice, Jack Parsons, and Kenneth Grant. Join me in an exploration of Babalon, the Mother of Abominations.
Maevius Lynn is a ceremonial magician and occultist whose particular focus of her path is Thelema. She is an artist, writer, and YouTuber who is particularly interested in making the occult accessible and inclusive. She currently resides in North Carolina where she is active in her... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT Ravinia B
As modern pagans, the diversity of our gods, systems, and practices is both a challenge and a strength. Rather than exacerbate differences, we should seek common ground to encourage a healthy and cohesive community. One thing many of us share is the presence of heroes in our mythologies. Central to the protection of humanity, these mighty warriors provide a cohesive undercurrent upon which we may build new avenues for community and communal practice. Please join us for an eclectic ritual honoring the various iterations of Pagan heroes, such as Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, Beowulf, Hercules, Cu Chulainn, and others. This ritual will involve several members of the Mystic South community, including Rev. Sr. Clio Ajana, Rev. Fr. Moonraven-luvantas, Jen Dodson, Atterkopp, Beofeld, and Sanat Kumara. Each participant will represent and invoke a hero relevant to their personal practice and/or pantheon and contribute to a communal altar-space.
You are not alone in the darkness. Rhiannon is a god who knows about riding the waves of grief, resilience, struggle, and sovereignty through the difficult seasons of life. Join us on a ritual journey to Rhiannon's well of healing, where you can make a gift of your grief and burdens, be healed by Otherworldly blackbird songs, and leave with a renewed sense of care and empowerment. Hosted by Jamie Waggoner and Izzy Swanson.
Jamie Waggoner is an author, Pagan priestess, and occult expert. She has been a practicing witch for 25+ years. Jamie is the author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, 2024), and contributor to Witchology Magazine, Haunted Magazine, and The Feminine Macabre, among... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT Ravinia B
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.
John Beckett grew up in Tennessee with the woods right outside his back door. Wandering through them gave him a sense of connection to Nature and to a certain Forest God.John is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a member of the... Read More →
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.
Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric... Read More →
Explore the fascinating world of past lives in Past Life Exploration 101 with Wiccan high priestess N'Mier LaVeau. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the basics of past life regression, how to distinguish between imagination and true memories, and techniques to validate your experiences. Through a guided meditation, participants will journey into several past lives, uncovering insights that can help heal emotional wounds, understand relationships, and foster personal growth. The session wraps up with a Q&A to help you integrate your discoveries into everyday life.
When is the magic of Hollywood real magick? In this workshop, we'll open up the grimoire of cinematic spells and incantations and see what works and what doesn't. Can you really extract the life essence of a child? What ritual steps do you need to evoke Manon? And what is the spell of making? We'll talk magic, movies and the fun of fake witchcraft.
We may even try a spell or two to see what happens.
Heather is a freelance journalist, film historian, and editor at Llewellyn Worldwide. She is the author of the award winning book "Lights Camera Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witchcraft in American Film and Television."
Sunday July 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Ravinia B
Embark on a transformative journey into the mystical realm of Light Language, guided by Patricia Walls, internationally renowned spiritual mentor and author of Galactic Frequencies of Light, Unlocking the Mysteries of Light Language, and Book of 144 Codes. This immersive workshop reveals the profound healing frequencies and codes that are the key to remembrance of this way of receiving and communicating. Experience the Power of 144 Sacred Codes: Access ancient wisdom through channeled frequencies, Transform your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies, Connect with higher dimensional frequencies This Workshop Includes: History and innerstanding of what the Language of Light is Direct Light Language transmissions, Sacred geometry meditation, Access to channeled frequencies for ongoing practice.Through this experience, you'll Discover your unique connection to Light Language frequencies Access higher realms of consciousness ✧ Receive codes and frequencies that will unlock your gifts
Come explore how the things we do everyday in the 'burbs can naturally and very easily have a magickal element to them. How to make your morning coffee magick, how to not accidentally curse someone while you're driving, how to not dismiss yourself as a witch just because you wear yoga pants to get dressed up for the store and not for yoga. This workshop discusses a suburban witchcraft practice by offering spells, mantras and other tools. Suburban life experience is just as magickal and spiritual as any others. Join me as we discuss the many advantages of being the witch next door. We suburban witches absolutely have an equal place at the witchcraft table.
