Fairy Tales were not only to entertain but taught lessons to young and old, but hidden within many of these tales are symbols of alchemy that nestled in our unconscious mind. In today's world where information is just a click away. Now we can explore Alchemy which was once only known by a chosen few. These elite hid their knowledge in stories and art. In this workshop we will learn about the Art of Alchemy, Alchemical symbols and their explore meanings. We will dig deep into the stories, and create our own map and a new way to read Fairy Tales and make them relevant in today's world.
When most pagans hear the term Heathen, they instantly think of the Norse gods and goddesses. Although our best sources come from Scandinavia, Heathen beliefs existed across most of Northern Europe, not only in Scandinavia, but also England, Germany, and nearby regions. This will be a panel discussion by Heathens who practice Norse, Anglo-Saxon, Frankish, and Continental Germanic Heathenry. The panelists are Joseph Beofeld (Anglo-Saxon), Jenn Dodson (Norse/Continental Germanic/Anglo-Saxon), Dane Roberts (Norse/Frankish), and Donnie Schultz (Urglaawe).We will look at the similarities and differences in these Heathen practices and deities. We will also discuss issues in modern reconstruction of these practices, such as written sources, folk traditions, and archaeological evidence.
Our modern world has largely forgotten the power of marking the shifts in our lives through rites of passage. It is time to reclaim this transformative untapped energy. In this session, we will look at the various transitional times of the human life cycle from birth to death. We will discuss practical ideas for rites of passage for every stage of life including the Mother Blessing, First Moon, Handfasting, Divorce, Eldering and many more. We will learn how to incorporate the three aspects of ceremonial flow into any rite of passage, including personal and community rites. You will leave with the tools needed to tap into this forgotten power for yourself or as a pagan celebrant for your community to create memorable, life-changing ceremonies that facilitate deep healing.
This workshop is about nurturing different ways of facing illness, as alternatives to the usual approaches of Western medicine. The focus is on relating to illness, not diagnosis or treatment, regardless of context or modalities. This is not about shaming anyone for using the resources of Western medicine or disregarding its benefits. Rather, this space recognizes limitations & encourages you to move beyond the binaries, especially in regards to chronic conditions. Skye will share about their experiences (30+ years of chronic pain, 5+ years of Long Covid), most of which have been outside Western medicine. There will also be time for group discussion. If you've wanted more support, if you're curious, or if you're frustrated with Western medicine, this is a non-clinical space to learn & discuss, without pressure or anything prescriptive. The purpose is to cultivate relationship & ritual that nourish you & align with your values and practices.
In olden times the village Witch made potions and brews to help people fall in love, create wealth or make someone more beautiful. In this workshop we will not only discuss historical formulas from old texts, but we will also discuss the herbs to use in creating your own formula and how to make potent potions and brews.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to use divination for radical care while connecting with themselves and others. Attendees will discover simple ways to incorporate tarot and oracle cards into personal routines, leaving the session grounded and replenished with a new self-care practice. This workshop will also include a guided meditation, collective tarot reading, and a Q&A session.
The position of the moon in your natal chart can have many meanings in astrology, but for Witches and Pagans, it can be a powerful window into the aspects of the Goddess that speak most directly to you, and through you. We will explore how our moon sign shapes our initial experience of the Goddess as children as well as how it provides a framework for our lifelong path of spiritual Work. We will also explore how the phase of the moon on our birthdate shapes our natural goddess power. An accurate time of birth will be very helpful for this workshop but is not absolutely necessary. No prior knowledge of astrology is required.
The Elder Futhark create a beautiful system of divination, though finding good information about them can be difficult - especially for queer, progressive, modern heathens and witches. Norse mythology includes an incredible diversity of gender and sexual expression, but this has been largely excluded from books published on contemporary heathenry or runic divination. Even worse, the runes have been wrongfully co-opted by white supremacists and heathens have to actively fight against this stereotype of the rune reader. In recent years, rune readers have been reclaiming the feminine side of the runes, bringing nuance to the craft. In this talk, Siri will explore the queer qualities of the runes through understanding pre-Christian Nordic gender concepts, translating that through a simulation and simulacra, and carving from this root culture a modern future-facing divination system.
Delve into the untamed and shadowy aspects of Norse Heathenry in this thought-provoking workshop. Hail the Shadows explores the paths less traveled within the Norse tradition, focusing on Thursatru, a gnostic left-hand path religion focused on self-empowerment in working with the Thurses, and Rokkatru, a tradition venerating the darker deities and adversarial figures of the Norse pantheon, such as Loki, Hel, and Fenrir. Discover how these esoteric approaches challenge conventional perceptions, embrace personal empowerment, and illuminate the transformative potential of working with chaos, shadow, and primal energies.
When we are tired and burned out it is easy to fall into the cycle of self sabotage. Cuchulain is often called the greatest of mythical Irish warriors. Despite this many of his stories are about how the hero sabotages his own success. Most famously he spurs the aid of the Morrigan, and she attacks him in the form of a wolf, heifer, and eel. Through these shapes we can explore where in our lives we have self sabotaged our own success. Through the lessons of these animal forms and the Morrigan's interactions with Cuchulain we can learn to heal the wounds within ourselves that leads
Author, content creator, and practitioner Ike Baker will present and discuss Ætheric Magic, a system of energy-work applied to elemental, celestial, and alchemical magic. This workshop will focus on practical steps to intentionally engaging with aetheric energy in magical and healing practices. The techniques of Ætheric Magic can be used to supplement and augment any style of practice and give essential context to the mechanics of magic.
We will be discussing the relationships and influence our planetary system (this also includes the outer planets) has with herbs. We will look at which herbs work well with each planet. We will also take a look at the history of Astroherbalism as well.
Geomancy is a 16 figure divinatory system used by most faith traditions. Hailing from the Fertile Crescent, Rev. Dia will teach you how to create your own divinatory answers through geomancy.
Fire's powers are extensive. Using the energy to release that which no longer serves us is the most common. But it also offers transformation- reclaiming wasted energy to shift it into a powerhouse for manifestation. And don't forget about the age-old practice of burning items as an offering to deepen your connection with a deity, archetype, or whomever you desire. Combining Fire's potency with the strongest tool in our mental well-being toolkit, journaling, takes everything to a different level. Join me as I share my passion in creating Myth Magic Burn Books and discover a whole new method of change.
