The Sacred Space Conference is the premier annual esoteric conference on the East Coast for intermediate to advanced practitioners. Each year our featured teachers and a host of highly qualified regional teachers offer a wide variety of workshops and rituals developed for a more advanced audience. 

The 2025 Sacred Space Conference is slated for Thursday, March 27th, through Sunday, March 30th, at the Sheraton Baltimore North hotel in Towson, MD.

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2025 Program Selections

MAT AURYN

Secrets of Baphomet 

Join Mat Auryn for an in-depth exploration of Baphomet as illustrated by Eliphas Levi. Based partly on his book Psychic Witch, this workshop includes information that couldn’t fit into the book. We will delve into Baphomet’s historical roots and uncover the alchemical and occult secrets encoded within the image. Our journey includes a Jungian analysis, revealing the psychological and archetypal significance of Baphomet, and examines various perspectives throughout history, from its origins to modern interpretations. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to understand the enigmatic symbol of Baphomet and its impact on occultism, providing participants with a deeper appreciation of the intricate layers of meaning embedded in this iconic figure.

Experimental Magick

In this innovative workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting highly personalized and proficient magickal techniques.  We will delve into reverse engineering magickal practices from the past and present, uncovering their core principles and adapting them to suit our individual needs. Through a blend of historical analysis, an understanding of the mechanics, the observation of natural phenomena, and insights from science, participants will learn to create unique and effective magickal practices. The workshop includes guidance on conducting magickal experimentations and refining techniques through trial and error. This blend of theory and practical insights empowers participants to enhance their magickal skills and develop a deeper connection with the natural and magickal world. 

Psychic Skills For Tarot

Enhance your tarot readings by integrating powerful psychic skills in this workshop based on Mat Auryn’s newest book, The Psychic Art of Tarot. Designed for all levels, this class focuses on using psychic abilities such as scrying, mediumship, remote viewing, and engaging your “clairs” during tarot readings. Participants will learn techniques for developing intuition, connecting with psychic symbols, and applying these skills during tarot sessions. Guided by Mat Auryn’s expertise, you’ll discover how to trust your psychic impressions, interpret cards with greater depth, and provide more insightful and accurate readings.

Shared Light: A Ritual for Community Healing

Join us for Shared Light, a powerful contact-directed ritual designed to bring our community together in healing and harmony. This sacred ceremony focuses on collective restoration and the sharing of positive energy. Participants will engage in guided meditations, energy work, and communal blessings to foster unity and well-being. This ritual aims to promote healing for individuals, our local community, smaller groups, and the larger pagan and magickal communities. Whether you seek personal healing or wish to contribute to the collective good, this ritual offers a profound experience of connection and transformation. Come together as we share our light and strengthen the bonds within and beyond our community.

T. THORN COYLE

Pentacle Activation: Living Our Core Truth

Each of us is imbued with the seeds of transformation, creativity, and power. We can use these inner kernels to combat the seeds of divisiveness, oppression, and greed. To help with this work, we will invoke the qualities of Sex, Love, and Commitment; Pride, Law, and Honor; Self, Knowledge, and Truth; Power, Liberty, and Strength; and Passion, Wisdom, and Compassion. With those key points swirling through our being, those who wish to may activate their personal pentacle which reverberates from earth to the cosmic realms, affecting our lives and the lives of all we touch. This magical working will open with discussion time. The doors will close fifteen minutes after the session starts. 

Walking the Blade: The Power to Choose

Every moment of every day, we have a choice. How often do we recognize this ability and power? In this experiential workshop we will first discuss choice as a magical act, an act of willingness, and will. We will then confront a choice currently active in our lives. We will walk the blade between yes and no. We will balance on the tip of both/and. We will stand on the pommel and gaze down the shimmering tool, forged in fire and quenched in liquid. We will draw the blade into ourselves, to strengthen our ability to live upright and with honor in this world.

Moving with the Serpent from the Earth to the Stars: A Magical Working to Claim Our Place in the Cosmos (with Laura Tempest Zakroff)

When we know and claim our rightful place in the world, we comprehend both the gifts we offer and our duty to the world. We are all magical beings. Iron from the stars flows in our blood. We live on planet Earth, and gaze into the sky, guided by the stars. We traverse the astral planes and climb the trees of magic between the realms. By orienting ourselves here on earth, we make the first move to claim our place. Let our bodies move with Serpent energy in order to shed our skins, transform our spirits, and awaken our sovereignty. Let us move out further—together—and find our place in the cosmos, singing our own song to blend with the songs of our siblings as they take their place as well. Claim your place. Offer your gifts. This is an active magical working. The doors will be barred ten minutes into this session.

Finding Our Power: Personal and Collective Magic and the Thoughtforms We Create

In this class we will move through the Elements of Life, uncovering our strengths and weaknesses, skills and challenges, and finding the seat of our power. We will then expand this work out into our personal communities. What are the strengths and challenges our communities have around air, fire, water, and earth? What egregores are created as a result of these strengths and challenges? How do we address our place in the group body? How do we shift the spirit of the group toward one that feels healthier for all? What thoughtforms affect our personal lives? How does thought combine with energy and action to keep us stuck or manifest what we desire? Please bring paper or journal, a writing implement, and your curiosity.

MORTELLUS

The Dark Art of Raising The Dead

Join us for an intensive workshop led by esteemed author and practitioner, Mortellus, as we delve into the mysterious and misunderstood art of necromancy and explore ethical considerations and practical techniques of the ancient practice of raising the dead. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn advanced techniques from Mortellus while expanding your magical repertoire. What You’ll Learn: • History and Cultural Perspectives: Uncover the historical roots of necromancy across different cultures and traditions, from ancient rituals to modern interpretations. • Practical Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with foundational techniques for communing with spirits, invoking ancestors, and initiating contact with the deceased. • Ethical Considerations: Discuss the moral implications and responsibilities involved in working with necromantic practices, emphasizing respect, consent, and spiritual integrity. What Should You Bring? Bring along any items you prefer for note-taking. A Little Show and Tell: Mortellus will be bringing along some cooperative and consenting human remains for participants to get hands on with. Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for any practitioner curious about the intersection of spirituality and the afterlife. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, Mortellus provides a welcoming space for learning and growth, along with a unique blend of scholarly knowledge and practical wisdom that renders complex subjects accessible and empowering for all participants.

Building Spirit Houses For Fun and (Profit?)

Join us for an intensive workshop led by esteemed author and practitioner, Mortellus, as we delve into the mysterious and misunderstood art of necromancy and explore the ways that spirit houses can enhance your magical practice. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn advanced techniques from Mortellus while expanding your magical repertoire. What You’ll Learn: • Historical Context: An introductory discussion of foundational techniques, source texts, and how we might apply that to contemporary practice. • Practical Techniques: Whether they reside in a pocket, rest upon an altar, or take up residence in some forgotten corner of a mausoleum, we’ll dive into how spirit houses can guide, support, and gain hands-on experience with housing the dead. • But Why? Discuss the responsibilities inherent in working with spirit houses, the why, the where, and to what end. What Should You Bring? Bring along any items you prefer for note-taking. A Little Show and Tell: Mortellus will be bringing along a few cooperative and consenting spirit houses from their personal practice for participants to get hands on with. Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for any practitioner curious about the intersection of spirituality and the afterlife. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, Mortellus provides a welcoming space for learning and growth, along with a unique blend of scholarly knowledge and practical wisdom that renders complex subjects accessible and empowering for all participants.

Exorcism and Banishment: When Diplomacy Fails

Join us for an intensive workshop led by esteemed author and practitioner, Mortellus, as we delve into the mysterious and misunderstood art of necromancy, explore the intricacies of spiritual possession, the protocols of exorcism rituals, and practical techniques for dispelling malevolent entities. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn advanced techniques from Mortellus while expanding your magical repertoire. What You’ll Learn: • Understanding Spiritual Possession: Gain insights into the nature of spiritual possession, its manifestations across different cultures, and how to recognize signs of possession. • Exorcism Protocols: Learn the essential steps and rituals involved in conducting an exorcism, from preparation and protection to the actual rite of expulsion. • Techniques: Acquire hands-on experience with techniques such as banishing rituals, protective circles, and invoking divine or spiritual assistance to aid in exorcism. What Should You Bring? Bring along any items you prefer for note-taking, as well as any ritual instruments you may have on hand for directing energy if you’d like. A Little Show and Tell: Mortellus will be bringing along a few objects inhabited by malevolent spirits for participants to get hands on with. But don’t fret—they’re all carefully contained. Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for any practitioner who may find themselves engaging in spiritual warfare as well as those curious about the intersection of spirituality and the afterlife. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, Mortellus provides a welcoming space for learning and growth, along with a unique blend of scholarly knowledge and practical wisdom that renders complex subjects accessible and empowering for all participants.

Journey to the Center of The Earth: Meeting Death

Embrace the profound mysteries of life and death in this unique ritual experience with Mortellus. Explore the depths of your own existence and discover profound insights that may reshape your perspective on mortality and the journey beyond. Step into the realm of Death under the protection of esteemed author and practitioner Mortellus as they guide participants on a profound ritual journey to commune with the essence of mortality itself. What Should You Bring? Be certain to wear something loose and comfortable that is, if not ritual appropriate, at least funeral appropriate. We’ll spend some time prone, so be certain to bring a mat, blanket, or pillow along if you’d like to have one. If you have accessibility concerns, please reach out to Mortellus ahead of time for accommodations. What To Expect: During this ritual, participants will engage in a carefully crafted series of symbolic actions and guided meditation to the underworld during which you will explore transition, release, and the transformational power of confronting mortality—the very embodiment of Death. Participants are encouraged to approach the experience with openness and reverence, honoring the significance of the journey. • In-Ritual: We’ll begin with ritual preparation and the shedding of worldly attachments to ready you to face the mysteries of Death before Mortellus gently guides you into a state of near death. • Guided Meditation: Embark on a guided meditation led by Mortellus, designed to facilitate your journey into the underworld. • Communion with Death: Experience a profound encounter with Death, which can only be experienced—and never described. • A Return to Life: Be raised from the dead by Mortellus, as you return to the realms of the living. A Little Show and Tell: Mortellus will be bringing along some carbs, because this is a heavy one, and gods know we’ll all need them after this. Who Should Attend: This ritual is for anyone with an interest in spiritual exploration, seekers of wisdom in the face of mortality, and those drawn to rituals that facilitate personal growth and transformation. No prior necromantic ritual experience is necessary, all are welcome to participate with an open heart and mind.

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AEPTHA

The History, Magick and Application of The Four Holy Creatures

The Four Holy Creatures in diverse expressions are rooted in traditions from Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and Persia. They bear the Divine Chariot described by Ezekiel in the Tanakh. As a part of the Western Mysteries, they hold a strong presence in Hermetic Magick. These Four Beings are found in the Tree of Life. A working knowledge of them provides nuanced doorways into a greater mystery. We meet them in numerous arenas including the constellations, alchemy, tarot, the Sphinx, the cardinal directions, and the elements. These are Celestial Powers, a bridge between the unmanifest and manifest. This class will provide you with a greater understanding of who they are and how to utilize them in your work.

Ritual with the Four Holy Creatures

The four-winged hybrids described as living creatures in flight are Ezekiel’s Holy Creatures and the Egyptian and Mesopotamian Four Winds. Each can fly in all directions including to and from the heavens. They represent the totality of creative and life sustaining power. The Four Holy Creatures are the distinctive bridge between the manifest and unmanifest realms. They are the powers of the Eternal Elements and can be called upon to aid in alchemical transformation. They serve as transport and when accessed can provide a means of movement that opens the Planes of Consciousness. Come join us for this profound and uniquely Light Haven ritual.

LADY JESAMYN ANGELICA

Lunar Awakening: A Pathway to the Divine

As the Moon traverses the starry skies, she travels through her phases and frequencies, mirroring the ever-changing rhythms of our world. When we attune our consciousness to these cosmic energies, we gracefully deepen our connection to All That is Holy, aligning ourselves with the Divine, both within and without. In a ceremony facilitated by Lady Jesamyn and the Cista Mystica Priestesses, we shall honor the Moon Mother in Her guise as the Goddess Selene. Under Her loving gaze and with focused Vision, we will reflect upon our own inner Truth, connecting with Her sacred waters and energizing our goals and our intentions for growth. With thankfulness, we will express our gratitude for the Moon’s never-ending witness of our lives.

ELIZABETH AUTUMNALIS

Guardians, Ancestors, and Wights – Oh My!: Understanding Your Local Spirit Hierarchies

Explore the rich tapestry of local entities that inhabit our surroundings and learn how to connect with and honor these guardians of the land. Participants will gain insights into the hierarchical structures of these spirits, discovering their roles, how they interact with each other, and how they interact with us. These insights will enable participants to understand how to work more deeply with the spirits of their land.

AMY BLACKTHORN

Shadow Work with Botanicals 

Join award-winning author of the bestselling Blackthorn’s Botanicals series Amy Blackthorn to understand what role Shadow Work plays in our magical experience. As much time as we devote to our practice as excited neophytes, we often overlook the inner journey to overcome our own self-limiting behaviors. Our shadow can be a rampaging toddler in need of a nap, or it can be a helpful guide to understanding ourselves. Working to incorporate that which trauma has wrought, makes us the incredible Witches we needed when we first started our practices.

NESS BOSCH

La Huesera Frog Medicine Circle

This Circle was created to bring healing to the scars in the ancestral feminine line. It brings healing to the scars caused by miscarriages, stillbirths, or the loss of babies or small children in our families. This work goes even deeper than that and can also help heal the scars related to abuse that you may carry from your female ancestors. It is a very healing Medicine Circle. Many of us live completely unaware of the weight of the Ancestral Wounds we carry. We carry these wounds at a soul level and they manifest in different ways in our lives. La Huesera’s Frog Medicine Circle is a healing space to gather and heal together, with the aid of the Frog spirit and our ancestors.  

Bones, Ink and Skin: The Future-Past of Ritual Tattoo

What is the magic of Tattoos? Why after millennia, we are still seeking that magic? For anyone who looks for healing and magic via tattoo work. This workshop introduces you to the History of Ritual Tattoo and Ness Bosch’s work on the field, her groundbreaking shamanic work, digging into the realms to find answers for those seeking such a Tattoo. To answer questions such as: What do you need? Why? Where do I need this Tattoo? What can you heal? A Ritual Tattoo can bring big changes to our lives. This workshop is for anyone who likes tattoos or would like to know more about Ritual Tattoo from a healing and magical perspective. 

DAMIEN BOWERS

Austin Spare’s Alphabet of Desire

This class will take a brief look at the life of Austin Spare and a much closer look at his blending of art and magic, culminating in an exploration of The Alphabet of Desire as a practical method of both divination and enchantment using the world around the practitioner with no tools or rituals necessary beyond force of will and imagination. The class with learn about how Spare’s life influenced his philosophies, how those philosophies grew into the development of sigils, and how that eventually became his work on the Alphabet as a mystic “internal language” unique to each of us that creates the subconscious system of symbols we respond to in dreams, tarot cards, and even ritual performance.

BRIGHTFLAME

Solarpunk Pentacle: a Narrative for Action

What narrative flows through this pentacle that can help us be more effective in the world and create the futures we desire? What tools emerge for justice and resilience? What does it mean to be a Solarpunk Witch? Solarpunk looks outward and focuses on mutuality and interconnection. It’s a movement, an aesthetic, a genre, and so much more. This is an experiential session where we’ll run the pentacle in our bodies, walk it, and sense the narrative that comes through and how we can apply it in our lives and our communities. For more about solarpunk, see BrightFlame’s website.

CHRISTIAN F. BRUNNER

Alpine Witchery – Austrian Folk Magic, Lore, and Spellcraft

This class will present some of the 76 spells that were written down as part of the witch trial court records in the 15th through the 18th centuries. The circumstances of the trials, what we know about the players, and how they practiced witchcraft will be the core of the class. Interesting historical facts will round out the picture. Most importantly, we will explore how to replicate these spells in the 21st century.

ROBIN CORAK

Dream Magick

Dream magick can be an incredibly effective method for shadow and healing work, by connecting with the Underworld, building confidence in our magickal abilities, and achieving greater life satisfaction. Dream magick is accessible to everyone and can be a powerful tool for any practicing witch. This workshop will cover topics including: hands on techniques for remembering and understanding one’s dreams; dream incubation techniques used by ancient cultures such as Greece; types of dream work including lucid dreaming and prophetic dreams; communicating with ancestors and deceased loved ones through dreams; and the use of herbs, oils, and crystals in dream magick. The workshop includes a powerful guided meditation for dream recall. 

DANIELLE DIONNE

Evidential Mediumship Development

Evidential mediumship is the ability to communicate with the spirit world to connect the dead with the living by bringing forth validating details. In this class, we will focus on development exercises and practice techniques you can use to enhance your evidential mediumship communication. Learn ways to obtain information from the spirit world and bring through compelling evidence, essence, and messages from the dead.

IVO DOMÍNGUEZ, JR.

Casting the Triangle of Stillness

This is a gentle and durable casting that is valuable in and of itself or as an adjunct to other castings or rituals. When invoked, this casting creates a triangular area of stillness wherein the effects of causality and temporal forces are greatly diminished. In relative terms, this means that the force of synchronicity is notably strengthened. It is also a supportive casting for trance states, divine embodiment, healing, and more. After explaining the underpinnings and casting protocol we will experience it.

Astral Temples, Strongholds, and Way-Stations

Many practitioners from a wide range of systems and traditions speak of using permanent or semi-permanent structures on the astral plane to do rituals or perform other tasks. Often these are called astral temples, though many are not strictly temples, but it is the most prevalent term. Some of these pieces of astral architecture have anchoring points in the physical world, but many are only moored in the astral itself. This workshop will explore the uses of these structures for individual and collective work. I will also give recommendations on how to design and construct astral temples, strongholds, and way-stations. There will also be suggestions on when, why, and how to use them. Lastly, I’ll cover how to take them down when their utility has passed.

RAVEN EDGEWALKER

The Selkie, the Seal, and the Sea

Stand on the cliff tops above a seal colony and listen. The seal voices drifting up on the winds sound much like the cries of people. It is, thus, easy to understand how myths of seals transforming into humans arose in so many northern cultures, ancient and modern. Seals, found on every continent of our planet, spend most of their lives at sea, sharing the same waters as fishing boats, competing for the same catch. Hunter, and hunted. This will be an experiential workshop – with story-telling, trancework and conversation around how we can be in better relationship with these gorgeous creatures. In a former life, Raven was a seal-behaviouralist, and seals are beloved to them.

STORM FAERYWOLF

The Rite of the Seven Jars 

In a myth passed down in the Faery tradition, Melek Ta’us, the Blue God and Peacock Angel, is said to have collected his tears in seven jars and used them to extinguish the fires of Hell. Part trance journey and part ritual, we will open the Western Gate to the Dead, and then journey to the infernal dimension so that we might assist in the purification and release of those souls trapped there, as well as work to heal our own inner demons of guilt, shame, and fear. With magic and compassion, we will transform this darkness into the shining light of freedom for ourselves and the world.

The Witches’ Forge: The Warriors Will and the Iron Pentacle

Faery witches seek to refine their skills, increase their knowledge, and deepen their power. Toward this the Iron Pentacle is vital. Like a blacksmith working a forge, we use this tool to reshape, sharpen, and temper our will. As a psychic tool the Pentacle offers us a means to identify areas where we consume life force or may be leaking it away. As a ritual practice it offers a means to heal and strengthen those areas affected by imbalance or injury, thus strengthening our will and our magic.

The Thirteen Planes of Progression

The Thirteen Planes describe varying levels of human consciousness as they interact with the world. By aligning ourselves to each of these planes we can learn to perceive the spirits there and can enhance our psychic and spiritual abilities. We will use this traditional teaching of Faery witchcraft to traverse the planes, one by one, in order to better align ourselves to our highest nature, and also to plumb the depths of our own shadows.

JOANNA FARRER AND DENISE CRUCI

Sacred Sight: Norse Seidr and Greek Oracular Workings for the Modern World

Explore the rich world of ancient prophetic Seer traditions with North Wyldewood High Priestesses JoAnna Farrer and Denise Cruci. With over twenty years of magical experience in practice together, JoAnna and Denise will share their expertise in Norse Seidr and Greek Oracular practices adapted for the modern day. JoAnna specializes in Greek Oracular seer work while Denise is a practitioner of Seidr and a Priestess of Freyja. This workshop will guide you through the basics of trance-based prophecy as it was practiced in ancient Norse and Greek cultures highlighting their similarities and differences as well as the unique way North Wyldewood has modified these styles of oracular work. Learn how to safely deepen your understanding of integrated prophetic work.

ROBIN FENNELLY

The Seven Temples: The Liminal Space of Awakening Your Magick 

Our magick is informed by experience, practice and the ability to integrate and use what is accumulated within our energetic and mundane bodies, and states of consciousness. There are many ways in which we are called to grow and evolve in our magick and spiritual nature, yet we often overlook the innate sacred temple of our being, the Temple of Self. Within this temple reside seven streams of magick and power that are the temples of our awakening and re-membering. These seven temples hold the power of our energetic anatomy, our connections to the cosmic realms, our psyche, and more. Actively awakening them requires that we cross the boundaries of what we believe to be true of ourselves and the relationship we have with the magick and power that is ours to claim. Topics will include: The Four Holy Creatures, our energetic anatomy, the alchemical elements, the fifth elementals, and more. This class will be highly experiential. If you have an amulet, crystal or other small object that you wish to empower, please bring it with you. 

The Temple of Heka: Living Your Magick

In more modern use, the term “Heka” has come to be used as another word for “magick”, particularly if your work includes Kemetic overlays. However, to the Ancient Egyptians, Heka had multiple layers of meaning and understanding for those who actively engaged its essence. The principle of Heka flowed through every aspect of mundane/magickal experience and the deep connections of As Above, So Below informed the cosmology of their practice. Using this same intention, Spirit truly informs matter and the place within where the mundane and magickal are opened. That opening becomes the liminal space for communication and guidance from the Higher Self. This ritual uses the underpinnings of Heka as participants walk the path of the elements, claim their name of power, call forth the pranic life force, and awaken the subtle bodies that illuminate Heka within. What to bring: An amulet to empower; ritual robes (if available) and water to hydrate. Please eat lightly before the ritual.

FIRESONG

Global Spirits Service for Spirits of Autonomy

In this open circle, The Universal Temple of Spirits presents a service for the Spirits, honoring them in their manifestations through drumming, dance, song, possession trance, and art. Please bring: Your Spirit of Autonomy (as you define this); a song for them, if you have one; a design for them; altar objects, if you have them, and drums, if you drum. You may wish to dress in the colors of the Spirit you’ll be honoring. The Universal Temple of Spirits is a celebratory group practicing in the Global Spirits tradition. The celebrations welcome Spirits from around the globe in harmony. Rituals are theme-based, rather than pantheon-based, and incorporate what we have in common as humans: dance, song, drumming, art, and possession trance.

LAYLLA FORSYTH

The Fool’s Path: Unlocking Potential and Possibility

Embark on a transformative journey to meet your inner Fool, the Tarot’s symbol of infinite potential and beginnings. This ritual meditation begins with a candlelit Fibonacci spiral walk, drawing you into a sacred circle. Through guided meditation, you’ll encounter your personal Fool archetype, the guardian of thresholds and transformation. The Fool invites you to embrace the unknown, face challenges, and trust in your spiritual path. Together, uncover insights about beginnings, transformation, and the limitless possibilities ahead. This ritual helps you connect with your inner expert on potential, embodied by the 0 card of the major arcana. Discover the mysteries of transformation and the power of new beginnings as you step into the liminal spaces of your spiritual journey.

SANNA LUATH GEAL

Lunar Mansions: Astrology’s Missing Link

Found only in Vedic astrology, the Lunar Mansions, or “Nakshatras,” are an older zodiac of 27 sections of sky — one for each day in a lunar month — that run “behind” the 12 Sun signs you already know. Each one has a myth, a symbol, and a God associated with it: depending on which Nakshatra your Moon lands in, these three things give you clues to master the dilemmas of your life. The Mansions are also more important than Sun signs in determining relationship compatibility between partners, and they determine longer-term planetary cycles, or Dasas. If the horoscope tells you what karmas are inherent in a chart, the Dasas tell you when those karmas will activate.

ASH GLASSE

Heathenry as a Magical Practice 

Heathenry has long been accused of lacking magic. Many Heathens themselves will say “We don’t do magic.” This class will argue against those claims and set a framework for a rich magical practice based in Norse Paganism. This class will pull examples of Heathen Magic from the historical record, examine those examples and walk through ways to incorporate them into a daily practice that can be as magical as the practitioner chooses. We will start with the existing medieval sources, move on through history and look at post medieval Icelandic practices, and then modern practices that fit into our Heathen context.

*also offering Gràrvölur Seidr Ritual with Irene Glasse

IRENE GLASSE

Gràrvölur Seidr Ritual 

Gràrvölur Seidr is a divinatory practice rooted in the lore and mythology of pre-Christian Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Scandinavia and Germanic Europe. In this divinatory ritual, participants can ask questions of our ancestors, deities, and other spirits. Seers will act as conduits to the beings sought and channel or relay answers. This new Seidr ritual is offered by a team of practitioners led by Irene and Ash Glasse.

Building Resilient Pagan Communities

Along with providing spiritual union, opportunities for magical development, and social connections, Pagan and metaphysical groups, covens, groves, and chapters face challenges from the outside. Our communities are targeted by extremist organizations seeking to recruit members and by antisocial individuals seeking power over others. Additionally, some Pagan groups use holdover practices that are inaccessible or unwelcoming to the very people we are most hoping to help. Explore tools and techniques for increasing accessibility, identifying red flags, building policies that make predation more challenging for those who seek to do harm, conflict resolution, and more. 

All Levels Yoga

Connect breath, body, and spirit through movement. This class features an accessible pace of foundational yoga poses with focused guidance and alignment cues. Stretch, strengthen, and de-stress with this stabilizing, focused practice. All Levels Yoga is most accessible to people who have some basic familiarity with yoga and are able to comfortably take low lunges (lunge with one foot forward and the back knee touching the mat), tabletop, warrior two and other foundational yoga poses. Modifications to increase or decrease challenge will be offered – everyBody welcome! Some mats available for use. 

REV. LAURA GONZÁLEZ

Embracing the Divine Feminine: Mesoamerican Mother Goddesses

Join Reverend Laura González for an enlightening workshop on Mesoamerica’s revered mother goddesses: Citl?licue, the Stars Goddess; C??tl?cue, the Earth Goddess; and Chalchiuhtlicue, the Freshwater Goddess. This workshop will guide you in developing a deeper consciousness of your daily relationship with these deities. Explore how Citl?licue promotes embracing diversity, how C??tl?cue encourages understanding of earth conservation and natural cycles, and how Chalchiuhtlicue helps enhance emotional intelligence through a connection to water and emotions. Engage in discussions and meditations to understand how these goddesses collectively inspire activism and sustainability, enriching your spiritual practice and everyday life.

HAELERON

Igniting the Blue Ray: A Cosmic Evolution Ritual

Join us for a transformative experience as we channel the powerful Blue-ray energy from Sirius, the “sun behind the Sun.” This ritual, guided by the Genetrix and Sehkmet, aims to accelerate the evolution of Earth’s morphogenetic field, propelling it to the next level of consciousness. Participants will not only receive this cosmic energy but also undergo personal evolutionary shifts within their own bodies. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your evolutionary journey, impacting not just your current life, but also your lineage and future selves. Experience the profound effects of the Blue-ray energy as you take meaningful steps along your spiritual path. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the universe and evolve on a deeper level.

Re-membering the Cosmic Self; An Osiris Workshop

This workshop continues the journey of healing started in Reforging the Inner Self and Healing Traumatic Events, but focuses on the cosmic aspects of our being. Building on the foundational work of collecting fragmented pieces of our current selves, this workshop delves into our past, present, and future lives, addressing the trauma and external events that fracture our higher mind. Using the myth of Osiris, we will gather our scattered cosmic components and reassemble them into a unified whole. This re-membering process reclaims our lost skills and capabilities, enabling our higher minds to access more of their full cosmic ability. Note: Attendance of the prior class is not necessary.

YASMIN HENKESH

Thoth and the Tarot 

What do ancient Egyptians, alchemists, Freemasons, 19th century occultists and tarot card enthusiasts have in common? The belief that the ancient Egyptian god Thoth authored a book containing knowledge so powerful it had to be hidden from ordinary mortals. In the 18th century this idea was expanded to suggest that portions of it were intentionally hidden in tarot card images. Did this book ever exist, and if so, were its secrets hidden in tarot cards? This workshop will explore the god Thoth, the contents of his book(s), and how his wisdom could have ended up in tarot cards. Come discover why 18th-century Freemasons and 19th-century occultists thought Thoth’s ancient wisdom was secretly encoded in the world’s most popular oracle.

KRISTOFFER HUGHES

The Biology of Belief 

Join Druid and Coroner, Kristoffer Hughes on a journey to examine the intersectionality of the physical world with that of the spiritual. The 20th Century Occultist Dion Fortune once said “Before the ascent into spirit can commence, the descent into matter must be complete”, and yet often the body and physical form is neglected for the numinous experience of the spirit. In this class Hughes will guide you on a journey through the perplexing and magical world of the human body and its ability to express and manifest mystery. We will explore native teachings that speak of this intersectionality in surprising manners. Discover how your body is a vessel of expression that is something the universe is actively doing and how that wisdom can be incorporated into your spirituality. 

Sacred Crossroads – Druidry and Witchcraft

It may appear on face value that Druidry and Witchcraft are two separate paths, and yet their evolution and development are inexorably and intimately connected. In this class Hughes takes you on a journey to discover where both these systems intersect, and how that intersectionality can transform the practitioner. What are the similarities between the two practises and how can elements from each one be incorporated into praxis? Who are the deities of magical practise and what inspiration can they bring to the table of Druidry and Witchcraft. Can a Druid be a Witch? Can a Witch be a Druid? 

Meeting the Witch Goddess

Cerridwen: Mother of Awen, Keeper of the Cauldron, Steerer of Bards, Witch Goddess. Perhaps no other figure in Celtic mythology fits the stereotype of the modern Witch. Who is she and how do we develop a meaningful connection and relationship with Cerridwen? What is the nature of the Awen, the divine force of creativity that she directs and steers, and how do we incorporate that into our spiritual practise? What purpose does it serve? Join Druid and devotee of Cerridwen – Kristoffer Hughes, on a journey to discover her nature and virtues, followed by a devotional ritual to her which will include an invocation of the Awen itself. 

KATE KADASH, GINNY MCSHEEHAN, AND MOINE MICHELLE

The Magical Writer: Three Approaches to Integrating the Power of the Word 

This workshop, led by three active, published, and magical writers offers three approaches to bringing your magical and writing life into deeper conversation. The power of the word is indisputable and indisputably magic. If the verb “to spell” tickles all your witch-y senses in two ways, this workshop is for you. Speaking and transcribing words, placing words in a particular order, and sharing the texts we create is not just a rote ability—advanced practitioners know that a magical sensibility breathes special life, vision, and presence into language; via our language choices we influence, create, change, understand, observe, record, preserve, cherish, celebrate, honor, perform, make space, identify, and revise. In light of this power, many cultures viewed poets as prophets and poetry as the voice of the Gods. This workshop delves into the ways that magic, the magical life, and writing entwine and inform one another. Magical Writer One: We all know that witches write spells, but a witch who writes can weave magic with their very words. As a professional scientific writer by day, and a creative writer by night, this presenter will discuss the immense power and responsibility that we have as witches when we put our words – any words – to paper. Magical Writer Two: This speaker is an educator who finds solace in writing historical fantasy seeped in mythology and folklore. The presenter will talk about the connection between writing and the divine, including potential techniques for linking writing and spiritual practices, and experiences with writing deities as fictional characters. 

LAUREN G. KOCH

The Creative Alchemy of Sacred Art

During this workshop, explore the profound practice of veneration art, a creative and spiritual practice that connects you with your ancestors, deities, and spiritual guides. Participants will learn how art can hold great symbolism and intentions, discover grounding techniques, how to set intentional, ritual space for creating, explore personal correspondences and visual language, and create a unique art piece to add to your veneration space. No prior experience necessary. After general instruction is covered, meditative space will be opened. After the meditative space is closed, participants will be invited to share their observations of the experience. All supplies will be provided to complete a 10”x10” acrylic painting. Bring an open heart and a sense of curiosity, and plan to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

MARA

The Magic of Embodiment

We are embodied beings, and all of our experiences, thoughts, and feelings are understood through our physical bodies. When we’re at peace with our bodies we can bring that peace to our whole lives – including our magic. Let’s talk about how our bodies inform our magic, how to improve our relationship with our body while living in a culture that tells us our bodies are wrong, and then share a meditation to become more fully embodied in our whole anatomy.

SABRINA MARI

Reading Tarot in the Round: Learn to Use Circular Cards

Experienced tarot readers and Diviners can offer great readings with rectangular shaped cards. But circular decks offer a whole new world of possibilities! Round cards incorporate 8 different expressions, as opposed to the standard upright and reversal. Circular decks can also distinguish between a querent’s inner world and their outward actions—critical information for Diviners who coach their querents. Using the circular RWS Tarot Original 1909 deck, this workshop will introduce attendees to what round decks can offer. Intermediate and advanced tarot readers and Diviners will learn to apply this model in their own tarot practice, and resources for further study and practice will be shared.

J.R. MASCARO

The Invocation of the Formless Gate of Primordial Khaos

Join J.R. Mascaro in a ritual to reach through the formless gate into the undefined and infinite potentiality of unmanifest Khaos. In this ritual you will attempt to interface with will beyond thought, concept beyond language, and all pervading forces beyond ready definition. The intent of this ritual is for the celebrants to reach past preconceptions of life, magic, and reality to exist for a moment as tabula rasa upon which timelessness may project new revelations. 

Rúnatal, The Rune Song of Odin

Join J.R Mascaro in an exploration of the Rúnatal, a selection of stanzas from the Hávamál in which Odin tells the tale of receiving his rune-ken. Using the concepts found in Odin’s rune song, engage in a discussion on using runes as an all-purpose magical language, a language of existential programming, to craft technically simple and magically profound charms, protections, and other effects.

SARA MASTROS

The Book of Seals: Midwifing a Lost Grimoire

Sefer HaOtot (The Book of Seals) is a Hebrew language manuscript of Solomonic pentacles. The specific manuscript we’ll be talking about was written in 1729, copied from older manuscripts. To the best of our knowledge, it was never published, even in Hebrew, and certainly not in an English translation, until our project. In this workshop, we’ll teach you about the text, but we’ll also talk about our personal journey with the text, about the nature of magical translation, interpretation, and illustration, and about what it means to bring a new grimoire into the world. This class will be co-taught with Elisabeth Empyrean.

Goetia for Beginners – Conjuring the Demon Shax

Following a brief lecture on Goetia, including its history, theory, and modern practice, I will teach you how to conjure the demon Shax, about whom the Lesser Key of Solomon says “Shax is thought to be faithful and obedient, but is a great liar and will deceive the conjurer unless obliged to enter a magic triangle drawn on the floor. He will then speak marvellously and tell the truth. He knows when lies are told and uses these to teach lessons.” Together, we will oblige him to enter into a triangle, and then request him to teach us further magic. This ritual is safe, easy, and fun. There will be no explicit sexual or violent content, although demons sometimes get a little spicy, and I cannot entirely control what Shax will say. Please do not come to class intoxicated or otherwise out of your right mind.

WENDY MATA

Seven Points of Temporal Protection

Learn the powerful technique of placing circles of protection along your personal timeline, creating interlocking shields that safeguard your entire existence. Rooted in the belief that time is multidimensional, this method identifies critical junctures or ‘nodes’ in your life. Workshop Highlights: Understanding Temporal Nodes: Learn to recognize significant points in your timeline that influence your well-being. Creating Protective Circles: Master the art of reinforcing these nodes with protective energy, enhancing your resilience. Harmonizing Your Life Path: Positively influence your journey through time, ensuring a harmonious and empowered existence. Ideal for practitioners seeking advanced metaphysical techniques, this workshop equips you with tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and stability.

Energetic Cord Cutting through Curanderismo

Feeling emotionally depleted after interacting with certain people or experiencing lingering sadness and anxiety? These are signs that it’s time to cut energetic cords. These invisible bonds form between you and others, acting as channels for emotional and energetic exchange. While some cords are positive, others drain your energy and hinder well-being. In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of cutting energetic cords using Curanderismo, a Mexican spiritual healing tradition. Discover traditional techniques like limpias (spiritual cleansings) with eggs, herbs, and invocations. This workshop provides a sanctuary for those seeking to detach from unwanted emotional and spiritual attachments, fostering revitalized energetic flow, and emotional freedom.

MATTHEW MERLIN

Reviving the God of Death – Cultivating Magical Power with Saturn 

For the first 4,000 years of astrological and magical practice, adepts worked with Saturn as an initiator into occult mysteries. As the lord of death and the world beyond the veil, he was the go-to planetary deity for cultivating psychic skill and forming relationships with spirits. In this workshop, Merlin will help you discover Saturn as the lord of witches and magicians. Using historical analysis, Ancient Greek translation, hermetic philosophy, and practical examples, he’ll demonstrate the value of working with Saturn as the astral lord of magic. At the end, you will have the opportunity to commune with Saturn directly by making your own Saturn talismans, and to begin cultivating a relationship with the great mage of the seven stars.

Hail the Victorious Sun – Ascension Through the Light of Helios

Sun worship is perhaps one of the oldest forms of ritual magic. From the hymns of the Vedas to the Temples of Ancient Egypt to the Sun cult of Mithras, mages have always called upon the Sun for clarity, vitality, and ultimately divine awakening. In this workshop, Merlin will show you how to work with the Sun as the ancient astrologers and magicians did. Drawing on ancient source texts, he’ll discuss how the Sun was worshiped within ancient Mediterranean mysticism, and its place in our cosmos as a vehicle for ascension into the heavens. You will also receive guidance for examining the Sun in your own natal chart. We will close with a group ceremony to this lord of light and life.

KATRINA MESSENGER

Generational Trauma and Spiritual Hunger 

So much of the hunger that is taken advantage of in capitalism and consumerism is built on spiritual hunger — out of the actual hunger of the Great Depression and the World Wars of the 20th century. Modern western culture is an offspring of widespread hunger — both literal and spiritual. How does this hunger influence our culture and our spiritual pursuits?

COBY MICHAEL

Procuring the Dead Sleeps: The Witch’s Ointment

In this presentation Coby will discuss the history of the witch’s flying ointment, including the contributing factors to how it is understood today. Through an analysis of recipes from the medieval period we will uncover the importance of key ingredients in these formulations, and how to create safe and effective formulas for modern usage. Attendees will learn how to extract and prepare these formulas using plants from the nightshade family for both medicinal and magical purposes.

RISSA MILLER

Between Worlds: Understanding Liminal Spaces

It’s the in-between. Liminal space is the focus of many practices, from witchcraft to paranormal investigations to history to geography. Almost everyone touches liminal space and steps into its otherworldly connection. Join experienced ghost tour guide and lifelong practitioner, Rissa Miller, for this multifaceted journey to the threshold. From spirits and entities to gemstones and waterways; from crossroads to rituals and prayers, she will guide you through the veil to the edge of perception. These gateways have been a part of the earth experience since before written history. Learn how and why the liminal matters, and the healthiest ways to interact with the blurs where our ordinary reality fades.

PAULA MILLET

A Magical Cycle: Tarot Creation and Tarot Manifestation 

This class will respond to questions that creative people are so often asked: “How do you come up with your ideas?” and“How do you go about creating your own deck?”. Paula will reveal insight into her process of creating a divination deck with both magical intent and practical know-how. She will then share how you can use the cards you have created, or another deck of your choosing along with assorted materia magica for magical manifestation layouts. These layouts are designed to consciously pursue your wishes, your will, and the future you want. The presentation will be augmented with an extensively illustrated slideshow. The familiar Rider Waite Smith deck will be used in diagramming the manifestation spreads. 

DR. ADAM MIRAMON

The Healing of Sacred Cacao

Cacao (chocolate) has a long history as a healing plant ally throughout Mesoamerica. In this curanderismo ritual with Mayan origins, we will create sacred space, build a group altar, prepare the cacao drink using traditional methods, and go on a trance journey to empower our inner healer. Each participant’s experience will be unique through the sounds, imagery, sensations, feelings, and connections with the Mother Cacao and your own individual spirit guides. Please bring a sacred item for our group altar dedicated to Mother Cacao.

NANCI MOY

The Science and Magic of Grief Affecting Mind, Body, and Spirit

Grief in some form is experienced by everyone, everywhere. Over the past six years Nanci suffered the passing of her elderly father, several relatives from Covid, and her beloved husband, with each loss affecting her differently. Join her as she shares her extensive research into the scientifically proven effects of grief and grieving on the mind, body, and spirit; how they’ve influenced her magical practices; and how to be supportive of yourself and others when adjusting to a New Normal. We’ll discuss rituals and exercises of remembrance and mourning, and gain strength from one another as we look at ways to cope with loss. We are not alone. We are not crazy. We’re in grief.

WR NEUMANN

Battlefield Magick: Operational Enablement at the Tactical Edge

What role does applied magical practice have on the modern battlefield?  Join WR Neumann where he discusses the magical techniques that he has used during his thirty year military career to enable mission team successes.  This workshop will discuss techniques from mental influence, divination, camouflage and cloaking, and “pushing probability”.

LYNDSAY O’MALLEY

Chants and Chanting: The What’s, Why’s, and How-to’s

Have you ever had an earworm? How about a melody that just came to you and you can’t help but hum it as you go about your mundane life? If so, you can write your own chants! And if not, no big deal! Anyone, musician or not, can write their own chants. This workshop will show you the basic mechanics of writing chants for ritual or meditation. You will come away with a chant of your very own and one that was written by the group. Come prepared with a cell phone and pen/paper.

ORELIA

The Archetype of The Navigator in Magick and Ritual

As we continue living in “unprecedented times” how do we find our way and help others along their paths? Journey together into charted and uncharted waters as we engage with the Archetype of The Navigator to enrich and support our personal and group spiritual practice, magick, and ritual. This workshop will familiarize participants with the Archetype of The Navigator and its associated symbols and imagery, as well as the myriad ways it can guide workings of all types. A guided meditation will provide participants with an experience of working with this powerful archetype.

REV. RON PADRÓN

Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana: Intersecting Latinx and Pagan Identities 

Join Wendy Mata, Ivo Dominguez Jr., Solomon Pakal, Jesse Hathaway Diaz, and Ron Padrón for a panel discussion exploring their experiences navigating the American pagan landscape as Latinx practitioners. Topics will include: How do we carve out identities in a country that is not the one of our roots? Why does cultural diversity matter for the future of Paganism and the occult? What does it mean to be “ni de aqui ni de alla”? How do our syncretic practices both reinforce colonial hegemony and rebel against it from within?

Building Sustainable Cross-Pagan Communities

Join Katrina Messenger, Wendy Mata, Irene Glasse, and JR Mascaro for a panel discussion about building pagan community, moderated by Ron Padrón. Panelists will share insights from founding and running a variety of cross-pagan communities both large and small, in-person and online. This discussion will share challenges, lessons learned, best practices, and solutions ranging from the mundane to the esoteric to the technological that can help build and sustain these communities. If you are interested in establishing and/or growing pagan community where you live, this discussion is sure to provide great resources. 

SOLOMON PAKAL

Lords of Demonic Time: Mayan Cursed Chronology

March 25th – March 29th, 2025 is cursed! This presentation will cover the annual unholy times of the Mayan Calendar known as the Wayeb. Solomon Pakal draws from anthropological material, primary resources, and knowledge from his Maya heritage to inform audiences of the ungodly spirits that spread bad luck every year. In the coming decades the end of March will be plagued by time demons. What are they? Where do they come from? Can we defend the Sacred Space Conference from the fractured time? The Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar and Maya ceremony hold the key. Learn the wards and lore needed to fend off the Wayeb! 

A Wrinkle in Time: Expelling the Curses of the Year 

In order to exorcise and protect against the Wayeb— the non-Euclidean time period of the Mayan Calendar (March 25 – March 29, 2025), Solomon Pakal will lead a ritual of expulsion and replacement of temporal dimensional energies. The Mayan solar year will reach its conclusion with the arrival of these five demonic curses. With their departure, a New Year Bearer will be rung in and be petitioned for a healthy rest of the Gregorian calendar year of  2025. Using adapted practices found in modern day Guatemalan highlands and pre-Columbian primary resources, this ritual aims to keep our community safe during this shattered instant and usher in a brighter time for the road ahead. “A Wrinkle in Time” will expand practitioners’ understanding of temporal dimensionality in the craft.

CAIRELLE PERILLOUX

Bloodsong: Legacy of the Mitochondrial Mothers

Hidden within each of us, microscopic treasures sing a genetic melody that links us, womb to womb to womb, through thousands of generations of mothers, back to one woman who is the mother of us all. Her powerful legacy is inherited on a cellular level through the blood of our sacred matrilineal ancestors. In this workshop, Cairelle will lead a collective journey into the land of divine maternal genealogy with an exploration of DNA basics and instruction on how to discover one’s personal mitochondrial lineage and its healing magic. Through guided visualization, attendees will climb the Phylogenetic Tree of Mothers and connect with their memories and wisdom. The workshop will end with a ceremony to honor all lineages. 

ANGELA RAINCATCHER

Loving the Ugly to Heal the Wounded Earth

Pollution, mining, and superfund sites are not pretty. But in order to love and heal our Mother Earth fully, we have to be willing to look at and excavate these wounds, so that we can spiritually, energetically, and where possible physically clean them out. We have to love our Mother – not just in her beauty and bounty, but also in her scars and her wounding. In this workshop, we will discuss how to find these wounded places close to where we live. We will explore how to interact safely with the spirits of a wounded place and craft magic and ritual to support their healing. We will also brainstorm ways to blend our magical work with physical clean-up efforts.

GWENDOLYN REECE

Hellenic Hekate 

Hekate, the Goddess of Witchcraft (Pharmaka) and the Crossroads, is one of the Great Ones most involved in the rebirth of Paganism as a magical tradition. In literature, She is first mentioned in Hesiod in the 8th century BCE and is the most important deity in the Chaldean Oracles, which were of critical importance to the Neoplatonic philosophers through the 6th century CE. This class explores Hekate from a Hellenic and Hellenistic standpoint with an emphasis on cultic practices. It includes a pathworking to encounter Hekate on the inner planes. 

Hellenic Household Practice: Modern Adaptations

The central social unit of society is the household, but we are in a time in which the Oikos has taken on a different shape and form than it held in Ancient Greece. This workshop explores both ancient practice and modern adaptations to build a meaningful and relevant practice for today. Learn about the deities and spirits of the household, how to build a household shrine, and how to make a kadiskos to bless the household’s wealth. Gwendolyn will also share some reinterpreted rites to bless the household and its members, including rituals to bring spiritual meaning to life transitions. Household practice brings the sacred consciously into everyday life in ways that are both profound and transformative.

SAMPHIRE SAVAGE, MSP, SEP

Desecrated Sacred: Reclaiming Abandoned Spaces in Our Communities and Ourselves

As we strive to unpack the shadows of our culture, one that persists in pagan communities is a purity ethos that holds wild places–grottos, groves, and other ‘untouched’ places– as more sacred than humanized ones, and replicates dominant culture patterns of simultaneously devaluing and worshiping the foreign or distant Other. In this time of upheaval and consumerism, there is a counter call: in guerrilla gardening and reclaiming of the commons, to upcycling, and graffiti arts. The “negative” spaces of abandoned buildings, irradiated landscapes and other edge spaces offer a possibility for generational healing: how can we reclaim as sacred that which we have abandoned, trashed, or poisoned in ourselves and the places we belong? 

SARAH SCHRIFT

Pareidolia and Using Symmetric Inkblot Prints for Divination

The famous Rorschach test was created by Swiss psychologist, Hermann Rorschach. Rorschach used symmetric inkblot prints in a projective psychological test to analyze subjects’ perceptions. The Rorschach test is a psychometric examination of pareidolia, the tendency to perceive a meaningful interpretation of a stimulus and detect a pattern, object, or meaning from that stimulus. In this class, we will examine why using symmetric inkblot prints in a psychiatric setting is controversial and how using symmetric inkblot prints as a tool for divination can be pure magick! We’ll discuss examples of pareidolia in art and popular culture and how we can use the interpretation of inkblot prints in our own divinatory practices. 

ANN SHEFFIELD (GRÓA)

Freyr: A God for Our Times

The Norse God Yngvi-Freyr has a long history. Different facets of his nature have come to the fore in different eras. Two of his aspects are especially relevant today: his emerging role as a champion of wild places and wild creatures, and his historical importance as lord of friðr, which means something like “peace that is actively cultivated and maintained.” We will discuss both of these aspects in relation to both ancient sources and modern experience. I will also share some prayers and practices for honoring and working with Freyr.

The Concept of the Self in the Pre-Christian North

Literary and archaeological evidence suggests that Heathens in the pre-Christian era understood themselves and their world in ways quite different from that of most modern Westerners. Specifically, the boundaries between many categories – male and female, human and nonhuman, body and mind, self and not-self – were perceived as far more fluid and porous than is the case in mainstream Western thought. Drawing on both historical evidence and modern anthropology, this class will explore this approach to understanding personal identity and its implications for ritual and magical practice.

DAVID SHI

Spirit Voices: The Mysteries and Magic of North Asian Shamanism

Anthropologists tell us the word “shaman” derives from Tungus language and traditions, but few understand what that means. We will explore the history and practice of shamanism, and walk through the landscapes of North Asia, and the largely hidden and unfamiliar traditions of Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic shamanism, exploring the subtle and unique aspects of each tradition. In this class, we will explore the Indigenous spiritual and shamanic traditions and beliefs of the Turkic, Mongol, and Tungus peoples, a broad cosmology and mythology of these shamanic cultures, the shamanic tools used by these cultures, and practical concepts and methods that can enhance your own practice. This class will largely draw from topics and themes from David’s book Spirit Voices.

Eastern Astrology Crash Course

You’ve probably heard of the twelve animals of the Eastern zodiac. We will cover what the animals are, how they relate to each other, and how the five elements influence a person’s life and relationships in romance, business, and friendships. We will also cover karmic numerology, and how the nine karmic relations influence astrological readings, as well as how each person’s trigrams rotate throughout the year and how it can be used to improve day-to-day life. This course will combine the two main astrological systems in Asia: the Chinese system and its influence sphere (Korea, Manchuria, Vietnam, Japan, parts of southeast Asia), and the Tibetan system and its influence sphere (Mongolia, Central Asia, Turkic & Tungusic Siberia).

ERYN SHRADER

Walking the Crooked Path of Modern Pagan Monasticism

The New Monasticism movement is an interspiritual movement to deepen the spiritual life and align with the emergence of a new cosmology that meets the challenges and needs of modern humans. In this workshop, we will explore the history of monasticism, the birth of the New Monasticism Movement, and the crooked path of pagan monastic practice. Participants will engage in group prayer practice and explore examples of simple daily rituals to carry back out into their lives.

LYN “BIRCH” SKADADOTTIR

The Unwelcome Guest, or When Cultural and Social Spiritual Deep Past Returns

In this workshop, we will delve into the impact of the spirits from dominant religions that surround us that we may not want to work with, but find ourselves intersecting with regardless of plans, wards, or boundaries. We will talk about strategies that include finding boundaries that work and that those spirits understand, how to draw their influences out of yourself and clients, and how to work safely with them when needed. Though this workshop will focus primarily on spirits of western christian cultures, the concerns surrounding this workshop can be applied in a variety of situations. After all, we all have to live in a society larger than ourselves, and sometimes, we don’t let the right one in. 

BEVERLY SMITH (DOCTOR BEVERLY)

Hoodoo in the Graveyard

Working in the Graveyard with the Spirits of the Dead isn’t for the novice or the faint of heart. Rootworkers respect the Graveyard as its own kingdom. Graveyard Hoodoo is discussed – including the correct way to enter a Cemetery/Graveyard, acknowledging the Gatekeeper(s) and other Guardians of the Graveyard. Proper methods for collecting (and paying for) Graveyard dirt will be suggested, including specific times of day, admonishments and warnings, and instructions in common spiritual uses. 

Sex, Romance and Glamor…Oh My! The Hoodoo Way to Attract Love, Make Friends, and Influence People!

Hoodoo for enhancing sexual attraction, finding romantic love, and placing a  “glamour” on oneself to bring new love, new friends, and exciting romance into your life. Learn traditional African-American spells to attract Mr. Right (or Ms. Right Now). This presentation has something for everyone whether you want to meet new lovers, find your Soulmate, or merely wow the crowds and influence people.  Whether you desire a fling, a marriage, or to be undeniably and magically attractive, this class is for YOU.

Hoodoo and the Crossroads: Conjure in the Graveyard and at the Crossroads

The Crossroads are the “Axis Mundi”, the Center of the World. This overview class will explore the human roots of the Crossroads. Doctor Beverley will discuss the spiritual and magical significance of the Crossroads and will suggest Rootwork, Ritual, and Conjure methods for working at the Crossroads. Graveyard Hoodoo is also covered – including methods for collecting graveyard dirt, times of day, warnings, and common spiritual uses.

LANE SMITH

Doing Tarot Justice: Truth-Telling and Power Dynamics in Tarot History and Practice

We will discuss our role as truth-tellers when we read Tarot, starting with acknowledging the truth about the race and class dynamics in Tarot history (presented from research included in the history chapter of my book, 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform Our World). We’ll look at the ways social power dynamics impact both client and personal Tarot readings today, and discuss some strategies that Tarot artists, readers, and enthusiasts can use to empower themselves and each other to create change. Finally, we will break the reader-client binary by participating in collaborative readings in small groups, where everyone is both the reader and the querent, formulating a question and deciphering the message in conversation together.

MICHAEL G. SMITH

Through The Hidden Door

We seek a deeper understanding of the Fae in their own right, and not just in relationship to humans, and walk some of the paths less taken in their realm. We will seek to create and strengthen the bonds between us and them and discover how and why many of their purposes and goals are in sync with the growth of awareness and spiritual evolution of humans. 

Esoteric Infrastructure

Temples, Groves, Hofs, Libraries, Athenaea, Sanctuaries, Labyrinths, Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places. What is it that draws human beings to ‘place?’ And what is it about such places in the physical world that connects people and gives them a sense of rootedness and meaning? With the rise of the internet and the availability of ‘anytime and anywhere’ have esoteric communities of all stripes grown beyond the need for places? There will be an exploration of these questions along with examples of such places available to those walking these magickal, spiritual, and religious paths.

RYAN SMITH

Liberating Spirituality

If there is one trend manifesting in spirituality worldwide, it is the rise of authoritarian, high control religious groups. Less noticed, but just as vital, are the growing currents of those who call for justice and shared liberation. In “Liberating Theology”, you will learn what the core ideas are behind this movement and how they align with broader Pagan, Witch, and Heathen values. In this class, you will engage with these questions through general and small group discussions with your fellow participants. Together, we will explore the roots of liberated spirituality, how it can empower practitioners, and become the foundation for creating truly free and safe communities.

MONICA STANTON

Meeting Sekhmet

Sekhmet is not just a destroyer but also a healer, a mother, a guardian, and a guide. Upon entering, the participants will receive one of Sekhmet’s many names. We will cast a circle, then each participant will call Sekhmet by one of Her many names to join us. After She is with us, we journey into the desert, to her temple that exists within our hearts. We will have the opportunity to surrender ourselves to Her and she will take her mighty claws and slice our hearts open and remove that which no longer serves. Once “purified” by Her, we will continue our journey to the inner sanctum of Her temple and have an audience with Her. Then return to ritual space. 

MHARA STARLING

The Witch’s Awen: Breath, Song, and Spoken Word in Magic

Woven into Welsh tradition is the concept of ‘Awen’. It is an enchanted force which stirred the spirit of the bard, opened doorways for the Witch, and illuminated foresight for the oracles. Awen is inherently linked with breath, song, and spoken word, all of which are potent, powerful tools for the practitioner of magic. During this workshop we will explore the concept of Awen and examine methods of drawing on this force within our magical operations. Learn how to conjure Awen from the very depths and direct it with song.

Welsh Fairies and Familiar Spirits: The Intersection Between Fairy Lore and Folk Magic in Welsh Tradition

In magical communities today discussions surrounding “The Fae” can easily turn into heated discourse. During this workshop we will examine not only the traditional Fairy beliefs native to the Celtic nation that is Wales, but we will also explore the intersection between such beliefs and operative forms of magic. In Welsh tradition, the line between ‘fairy’ and ‘familiar spirit’ is sometimes blurred, and so what role should fairies play in our magical practices today? 

Sarff Goch Ritual: The Power of the Red Serpent

Within Welsh folk tradition the term “Sarff/Sarffes Goch” is used to refer to the folkloric Devil. However, literally translated “Sarffes Goch” is the Red Serpent. Serpents are regarded as beings of cunning intelligence, magic, and mystery. Deeply linked with Witchcraft and forms of folk magic, the Sarff Goch acts as a representation of the serpentine currents of the Earth in contemporary forms of Witchcraft and magic. In this ritual we will draw the power of the serpent to us, and metaphorically shed our skin so as to step into an embodied sense of empowerment and security.

BJ SWAIN

Sacred Spaces and Divine Faces for Modern Life

Magical books and teachers present us with the lore of naturally sacred spaces: the Crossroads, the Seashore, the Cemetery, the Clearing in the Grove…these types of places are recognizable to most magicians, Pagans, and NeoPagans as places of power. But what about airports? Train stations? Street lamps? What modern spaces hold natural characteristics which give them an affinity with magic and how can they fit into our sacred and magical experiences? Just as there are places that didn’t exist when most concepts of magic were developing, the world is full of new technologies and experiences as well. How do we explore their divine and spiritual components to understand what powers rule over things like cars and computers? In this class we will explore the magic of the modern and learn how to explore traditional associations so we can build new ones. 

Folklore and Animism in a Disenchanted World

The nineteenth and twentieth centuries saw an apparent triumph of materialism and a disenchantment of the average person’s perceptions of the world. With that, folk knowledge and the spirits which were once recognized by the average person fade to obscurity or become the quaint stories and superstitions of the past. At least, this is what we’ve been told. Much of the world still believes in and experiences the uncanny. People relay urban legends and create new folklore because they need to process those things which exist beneath the surface. In this class we will explore how the paranormal, the weird, the pop-cultural, and the creepy lore of the internet may tie into the living and animistic reality of the world. 

IZZY SWANSON

Trauma Awareness in Modern Polytheism

Ninety percent of people will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. It is likely that one-third of US adults have experienced religious trauma at some point in their lifetime. People seek out spiritual community for connection, safety, and support. Instead, many have traumatic experiences that have lasting impacts on their well-being. This presentation will examine the prevalence of trauma and the ways that it shows up in modern polytheist communities. It will include guidance on how to create trauma-conscious devotional practices, rituals, and community spaces.

JHENAH TELYNDRU

Exploring the Myths of Avalon: Reclaiming the Legacy of the Holy Isle

From beyond the mists of time and through the pages of literature, Avalon calls to us. A half-remembered legacy arising from a confluence of history, mythology, and legend, this Otherworldly Island of Apples has nevertheless intrigued and inspired us for almost a thousand years. But what do we really know about Avalon? To answer this question, we will trace the Avalonian Stream of Tradition back to its source, following it as it winds through the landscapes of Arthurian legend, Welsh mythology, Gaulish historical accounts, and lore from Celtic, Germanic, and Greek lands. Then, guided by the mythic map that this work has revealed to us, we will undertake a journey over water to reach the shores of the Holy Island itself.

The Rites of Annwn

Deep in the Welsh Otherworld, the Cauldron of the Chief of Annwfn is in the keeping of Nine Maidens who kindle the vessel with their breath. Sought in legend by King Arthur himself, this Otherworldly Cauldron distills a brew of poetry, prophecy, and inspiration to those it finds worthy. Join us in undertaking a ritual journey into the mysteries of Annwfn as we follow the mythic map laid out for us in the poetry of Taliesin. Guided by priestesses of the Avalonian Tradition, we will sail through the seven fortresses of the inner Otherworld and into the presence of the Nine Maidens as we quest for the Cauldron — that wellspring of inspiration that is the source of Sovereignty within us. All are welcome.

THEALANDRAH

The Knowers of The Way

Understanding the archetypal mythologies underlying the axis of the Age of Aquarius / Leo can provide insight into their balance point. In this class we will focus on the mythology held in the archetype of Leonian felines. Alchemically the lion has elements of both the chaotic unconscious and the ordered conscious, a key to transformation. We will look at the historical esoteric relationship of humanity and felines leading to traces of an occult tradition identified as “The Knowers of the Way” who were lion guides to the celestial world, and that have re-emerged to catalyze our understanding of this power. We will end the class with a segment in which you will have the opportunity to experience “The Knowers of the Way”.

SAM “BO” THOMPSON

Transforming Metals to Magical Weapons/Tools

Weapons are not always “sharp pointy things”. Simple, common metal items can become magical weapons as well. We will discuss some magical metal weapons and the gear that is found in various parts of the Irish Lore and mythology. From there, we will talk about ideas, concepts, and applications that can be used today in our magical working. We will talk about the properties of several common metals like copper, brass, and the differences between iron and steel.  We’ll discuss how to be intentional in our work for future use and will brainstorm ideas on how to be creative by adding those things to our magical toolbox. We will explore examples of creating magical tools from everyday, easy to get items. Now is the time to expand your magical toolbox with shiny stuff. If you use any metal in your practice, or want to, this workshop is for you!

VELAHTAR

Divine Geometry: Crafting Sacred Spaces Through Sacred Shapes

This is a transformative workshop that will explore the powerful intersection of sacred geometry and space creation. In this class, we will delve into the significance of two dimensional and three dimensional geometrical shapes and learn how they can enhance spiritual energy and intention in our environment. We will  discuss exercises that can help you discover how to use these shapes to cast your own sacred space, whether for meditation, healing, or personal reflection. This workshop is ideal for practitioners of all levels. The class will empower you to harness the profound energy of sacred geometry to enrich your spiritual practice and daily life. Come prepared to create, connect, and expand your understanding of the design of the universe!

MATTHEW VENUS

Ensouling the Effigy: Image Magic, Poppetry, and Enspirited Objects

The creation of humanoid figures is an act with origins which predates recorded history. Such work aligns us with the art of the gods as conjured by humanity’s earliest imagining, and creates both a conduit for power and an anchor for spirit. In this discussion we will explore the use of the dolls and effigies in various magical traditions throughout history, as well as examine practical ways that we may meaningfully incorporate them into a contemporary practice based upon sound methodology and tradition. We will then explore the deeper realms of this art by discussing techniques and approaches towards employing effigies as spirit houses and devotional objects. And finally, we will conclude by discussing the various materials and methods we might use for the construction of effigies, as well as methods for consecration and enlivening them for magical purposes.

Standing at the Threshold: The Spirits, Lore, and Transformational Magics of the Doorway

Many who have an inclination towards magic may not have a room or dedicated space set aside for performing spellwork and ritual workings. However, most of us have a front door, and it is here that we are invited to engage with and perhaps re-enchant a part of our homes which is often taken for granted except when we find ourselves locked out or fumbling with our keys. In this talk we will explore the front doorway of our home as a locus for spirit work, practical charming, and magical workings. We will examine diverse perspectives, folklore, and approaches towards engaging with our doorway as a nexus of power and potentiality. 

JAMIE WAGGONER AND MURPHY ROBINSON

Skillful Aspecting: Safety, Consent, and Integrity When Embodying Deity

Aspecting is the art of inviting a deity to use you as a vessel for direct interaction with participants. Running this kind of spiritual voltage through your body and mind can be risky without proper preparation. We’ll present our organized system for six weeks of thorough preparation for safe and productive aspecting: preparing your energetic body, researching the deity’s lore, trance journey negotiations and contracts, inviting deity to co-create the structure of the ritual, garb and props, feeding and watering your godly guest, tenders for the aspector, coming down from the deity-high after aspecting, and how to respond productively to questions and feedback people have for you after the ritual.

Radical Devotion: Ethical Worship in Revolutionary Times

What does heartfelt devotion and worship to the Gods look like when we are able to deconstruct the narrative of patriarchal religion, and rewrite our own rules? How can we nourish our relationships with our Gods to bless and strengthen our struggles for justice? How do we honor free will and reciprocity? How do we uncover the queer, decolonial, and feminist narratives that lie half-hidden in the traditional myths? Let’s explore the potential of radical devotion in revolutionary times.

MARIA WANDER

Intermediate Lenormand: Many Answers, One Reading

Level up your Lenormand skills to read the Grand Tableau, or GT, a card spread that uses all 36 Lenormand cards at once. Learn where to find the Significators for self and others and what their placement in the spread portends. Get started by reading horizontally, vertically, diagonally, corners, mirroring and knighting. Next consider distance and special topics, the past, the present, the future, the conscious and unconscious, specific cards in the hands of fate, then ultimately coming to the heart of the matter at the core of the spread and reading the intricacies of the Grand Tableau houses.

Magi Card Science: Cards of Your Destiny

Learn the ancient secrets of the suits, numbers and royal ranks hidden in a pack of playing cards that show the hand you have been dealt in the game of Life. The common deck of cards have been called different names when operating in divination and prediction: Cards of the Magi, Kismet, Chaldean, Destiny, and The Book of Life. This venerable practice popularized by Olney Richmond, Grand Master of the Inner Temple, Ancient Order of the Magi, became known as Cardology from its affiliation with Astrology, Numerology and Cartomancy. Learn your personal cards of Destiny: Your Birth Card, and how to calculate your Astrological Planetary Ruling Card, the Cards of your Life Spread and Planetary Periods that represent your Fortune.

ROWANNE “BOUDICA” WAYLAND

Music and Movement in Ritual

Oftentimes in rituals, music is only present in the background to help mask other noises, and physical movement is minimized. However, music and movement can be brought forward to play a more integral role in our rituals, taking center stage rather than being afterthoughts. Music can add dynamic layers; and movement – in the form of ritualized gestures or dance – can help you focus or express your intent in a way that words cannot. In this workshop we will discuss how to center music and movement into your rituals, including: their historical use, the considerations that go into selecting music, and the different ways we can move our bodies (seated or standing) to reflect and enhance our workings. 

JIM WELCH

The Ethics of Spiritual Teaching

When a person takes on the role of teacher, they take on the potential for having a profound impact on their students. When the teaching is of a spiritual or metaphysical nature, the karmic and ethical considerations become more complicated and far-reaching. What are the ethical responsibilities and duties of a spiritual teacher? What are the ethical responsibilities and duties of a student? How does the morality of the Path followed by the teacher interact with the ethical norms of their society? In this class we will discuss this broad ranging topic.

The Benefits and Challenges of Group Work

Staying on a magickal path of spiritual development is not easy, but the work can be enriched and made healthier by participation in a group such as a circle, a grove, or a lodge. This is true for healthy groups . We won’t be dwelling on the nature of dysfunctional groups as the focus is on the value of group work. In this class I will talk about the benefits and challenges on a spiritual, magickal, and psychological level that are commonly experienced in group work. 

KAT WHEELS AND JESSICA SHOEMAKER

A Ritual for the God Hades

In the Greek pantheon, Hades oversees the underworld, the process of transition, and pathways to the Other Worlds. Known as the King of Riches and the husband of the Goddess Persephone, His mythology is complex and packed with layers of intrigue, drama, and challenges. Like all of us, and all of the Gods, He is multi-faceted and much more than the sum of His stories. Hades’ mystery and magick offer unexpected guidance and gifts to those who are willing to connect with Him as they travel the paths of this world. Join us in a ritual for the God Hades to see another side of Hades, and experience the God behind the stories. 

LEANDRA WITCHWOOD

Sacred Ashes: Unlock the Magick of Ashes in Your Spiritual Practice

This 90-minute workshop is designed to introduce witches, shamans, and magickal practitioners to the powerful potential of ashes provide to rituals, spells, and in divination. Explore the ancient wisdom of ashes, learn hands-on techniques for using sacred ashes, and deepening your connection with the divine through this sacred element. By the end of this workshop, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of the role of ashes in various spiritual traditions, experience a guided ritual using sacred ashes, and learn practical methods to incorporate ashes into your own practice. This workshop explores the value of ashes to broaden and enrich your magickal and spiritual practice as we learn to use ashes to infuse your spells and rituals with transformative energy. 

PATRICIA ROBIN WOODRUFF (BOYANA)

Ursus: The Magic of the Bear In Euro-Slavic Indigenous Belief

Reconnect with the shamanic power of the Bear by understanding the Paleolithic roots of these beliefs. Our relationship with Bear as a teacher, guide, midwife, and healer can be extracted from today’s fairy tales, heraldic designs, and current superstitions. While in prehistory, the lore of the Bear can be determined from archaeology, amulets, word origins, and plant names and uses. Learn about the Celestial Bear Mother and her daughter, the Bear connection to Groundhog’s Day, and the monasteries with healing bears that evolved from the Pagan practices. Dr. Woodruff’s research is filling in the Slavic-shaped hole in magical beliefs and connecting the missing links of cross-cultural studies.

RALPH VICTORIA YOUNG

Animism in a Heathen Context: The Zusaagpflicht

Something often glossed over about modern Heathenry is a core belief in animism. Our forebears lived much closer to the land than we generally do. The belief that plants, animals, minerals, and humans all contain Spirit (animism) seems to have always been present in their world. In this class we explore how the Zusaagpflicht can help us get back to balance between the non-human and human peoples that inhabit this realm. This Urglaawisch “Sacred Promise” is easier to fulfill (regardless of spiritual belief) if we expand the 3 R’s beyond “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” by adding “Re-Think, and Reject”. Then we can begin to truly re-work our position and become better neighbours to our plant, animal, mineral, and aethereal neighbours.

LAURA TEMPEST ZAKROFF AND NATHANIEL JOHNSTONE

Hekate at the Crossroads Ritual 

In honor of the goddess Hekate, we shall meet at the Crossroads, engaging in a ritual that combines live music, sacred dance, and embodied movement to allow us to see where we have come from, where we are at, and where we are going- individually and as a community. Tempest and Nathaniel Johnstone will present an ecstatic rite that fuses together elements of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Dance, Inspired World Music, and Ritual Performance. You will be welcomed to participate at your own level of comfort, no dance or ritual experience necessary.

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