Workshops
Celtic Shamanic Practices and the Sacred Stone Mounds with R. Merlin
R. Merlin has been studying the Arts Magical since the seventies. In 1990, he founded the Celestial Druidical Order with the idea of combining traditional Druidism with the teachings of Terrence McKenna.
Altarware: Ritual Objects and Magical Tools with Rickie (she/her)
Tap into your sense of wonder and creativity to enliven your altar and magical practice! As Pagans we are deeply connected to subtle energies and nature. Let your intuition guide you as we explore magical tools found in nature and ornamental altarware. Learn how objects reveal their ritual purpose and how setting intention is a sacred act of devotion.
Rickie is a ritualist, intuitive energy healer, writer, artist, and educator. She is a founding member of Coven on the Edge, a Wiccan-based coven in Ojai. New Ritual is her newest project sourcing heirloom altarware for everyday magic.
Smoking Herbs (Other Than Those Two) with Julie James
Every culture in every country has traditions of smoking plants for shifting state, uplifting mood, calming the spirit, and simply for enjoyment. In the dominant culture here in the US, we focus primarily on cannabis and tobacco, two plants with drawbacks for many people, in terms of unwanted effects, safety, quality issues, and accessibility. And they are just two out of hundreds of plants that can be smoked.
In this class, we will explore many common herbs that can be smoked and discuss those that can’t, how to differentiate between the two, and how to create delightful, fun blends with specific effects. We will also discuss safety and health issues surrounding smoking (because to be absolutely clear, it is never healthy to smoke anything), and how to provide support while you explore and have fun.
Attendees will receive a smoking blend sample to take home and enjoy. No herbs will be smoked in this class, in accordance with Park regulations.
Qabalah Tree of Life Tarot workshop with Carl Young
1) A brief survey of what the Tree of Life is.
2) How the Tree of Life has been used to structure the Tarot.
3) Demonstrate with volunteers how to draw and interpret a Tree of Life spread.
Carl is a professional Tarot reader and teacher with 18 years of experience. He is also a hypnotherapist/NLP practitioner (of both clinical and past life regression modalities). He has a professional background in the fields of mental health and education.
Health, Wellness and Magick with Lonnie Young
This workshop will cover physical, nutrition, and mental health and how it affects you spiritually and different aspects of your magickal life. How health and wellness and fitness is lacking in the pagan community. With COVID-19 obesity is ever increasing. How can you be someone who is connected and channels the gods when you are sitting in front of a monitor or television screen all day? When has Cakes and ale stop being a special treat at the end of a magical working to something to something devoured 24- 7? When everyone brings chips on the pagan Potluck for a community gathering, instead of making something? How can the body change if it is clean and healthy? How can you be empowered if you feel sick all the time? The true importance of a fit and well balanced boy with all the water and electrolytes required to channel energy to make your spell ever the more powerful and potent.
Besides being a Magickal practitioner for nearly 30 years, Lonnie Young has been a personal trainer for a little more than 20 years. With fitness and wellness his passions, he continues to grow, learn and apply his knowledge to better his clients lives and the people around him. There is no better satisfaction than helping to change someone’s life for the better. When he is not training, He is volunteering with Full Circle Pagan Alliance, reading up on the latest fitness or diet related books or playing around with my Magic the Gathering card game deck and chilling with his cat Magyk.
He loves meeting new people and focusing my passion and skills to better help their lives. So, feel free to contact him thedailyregiment@gmail.com
Community Round Table Event Hosted by COMPASS
Round Table event hosted by Commons of Modern Pagans and Spiritual Seekers (COMPASS) This Multi group Conversation is attempting to create community and put them into conversation not only with one another but with the community they serve. This event is being presented by Commons of Modern Pagans and Spiritual Seekers (COMPASS). COMPASS fosters and sustains spiritual and religious education, offers a shared space of communion and safety for all Pagan experiences, beliefs, and practices, and provides avenues for spiritual and religious exploration. Ritual facilitators will include Jeffrey Albaugh, Julie Lovejoy, Lilith Pearson, and Herleena Hunt.
Connecting our Practices: AgroEcology & Spirituality with Krystal Raines
Western food and agriculture systems separate the consumer from the processes. As Pagans we often realize that we are connected in ways seen and unseen, so we are halfway to reconnecting with these systems. Join Krystal in conversation and activities that might help you reconnect with your place on the web of life to create sustainable and healthy systems.
Krystal Rains is currently a Fellow in the MESA AFFP AgroEcology Program focusing on community education. She is artist, herbalist, healer, & witch focused on Healing Ancestral Legacy Trauma, using a kaleidoscope of modalities. Krystal Rains is an artist, herbalist, healer, traditional witchcraft and shamanic practitioner. She is focused on Healing Ancestral Legacy Trauma, using Q’ero Shamanism, Reiki and other modalities she has learned on her path. Currently the Director for the Pagan Community Retreat camp out, over Earth Day weekend in April 2022.
Website: https://kalypsokrystal.wixsite.com/ancestralhealing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancestraltraumahealing/
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Astro Tarot Magic with Psychic Shelley
In this Astor Tarot magic rituals and divination workshop with. Psychic Shelley. Through her knowledge of the tarot astrological archetypes and the esoteric meaning of numbers, will help you to gain a greater awareness of your life pat. Shelley will reveal the symbolism and how the Astor Tarot is connected to your astrological Sun Signs and the spiritual power of the planets that will guide you on your path. Psychic Shelley will provide you with your own personal manifestation meditation.
Psychic Shelley is highly intuitive and can read the Astor tarot to reveal the many possibilities for your future. she also specializes in medium and pet psychic reading,
Website: http://www.psychicshelleyhofberg.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/psychicshelleyhofberg
Twitter: http://twiitter.com/psychich:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/shelleyhofberg
Sing, Kink, & Polyamorous Pagans Discussion group with Hosted by Chaw
Dip in to the discussion on adult topics of swing, kink and polyamory and how they would relate to pagans and effect our mental and physical well-being.
Additional workshops (see final print program):
Writing and publishing workshop with Gail Saligner
Beginners Guide to Asatru with Gordon Lewis
Principles of Ritual Magic with Kurt Miller
Accessing Higher Self Through Pop Culture Icons with Tony Mierzwicki
The Pagan Roots of Science and Philosophy with Marin Young
Rising From the Ashes -Transmuting the Energy of Change with Jennifer Morris
Southland Pagan Press Contributors 