Workshops

Magic Down & Dirty: No Fluff, No Sparkle, Just Results

Dorothy Morrison & M. R. Sellars
Have you done all you can do in the mundane realm to resolve a situation? Have you had "all you can stand, and can't stand no more"? Maybe it's time to level the playing field just a bit, and Magic can be your equalizer. If you're prepared to "own your stuff," then this is the workshop for you! (NOTE: The subtitle No Fluff, No Sparkle, Just Results is serious. This workshop may offend those who believe the world is all goodness and light.)

Building a Coven- Adventures of a High Priestess

Ellen Dugan
An honest and hilarious look at the practicalities and realities of group work. What does it take to build, run, and to grow a successful Coven? Let's talk about it. This lecture will include ideas and tips for setting up by-laws, bestowing Coven degrees, and adding new members. Also we'll take a straightforward look at personality conflicts and how to save a group that may be falling apart because of one "bad apple." If you ever wondered what it takes to start a Coven of your own, or how to build a working Coven, this is the lecture for you.

The Goddess Returns - Moving from Plan A to Plan BE

Terry Hinkle
The greater amounts of the Sacred Feminine Energy that is bathing this planet is helping to raise our personal vibration so that we can balance your personal Energy and Re-Connect to the Universal Life Force Energy of Spirit at higher levels so that you can manifest your greatest life. To make this transformation, the one thing that is certain, is that you will need a different life plan to follow other than Plan A; this is the plan that you have more than likely been convinced to follow up until now. From now on we will call your empowering new plan - Plan BE.

Terry will discuss how to attract, and transmute more of this Sacred Universal Energy so that you can attract all the empowering pieces of your eternal Soul into the now, into your present human Body so that you can accomplish your Soul's purpose in this lifetime.

You will also learn about some of the information that Spirit gave to Terry about how to personally EMPOWERING your true self… your BEING: the balanced cooperation of your human Body and Mind with your spiritual Soul. This balance of BEING will enable you to BE what Spirit originally intended you to BE.

During this talk you will learn the first steps on how to get out of Plan A and move to Plan BE and be given some of the tools to help you achieve your empowering transformation.

Blessing the Boundaries

Lyon

I have been blessing my homes since I bought my first almost a decade ago. The annual ceremony has become somewhat of a habit for my family and me. I rarely think about the why of what I am doing any more. I clean and bless my home to protect life and property from danger and mishap. I bless my dwelling to erect a semi permanent circle so I can plop down wherever and whenever and do impromptu rituals as needed.

One May, I was abruptly reminded of the reason once more, Missouri and the surrounding states experienced the worst weather in a very long time. Tornadoes and flash flooding made local news. My town was hit by a micro burst. (A mini tornado) My neighbors didn't’t fare well. Across the flooded street, 47 inches of rain filled basements. Other neighbors had hail damage to their roofs. Several more had trees across yards and outbuildings blown over by the fierce wind. My home had no damage, no flooding, not even one branch from the big old maple trees on our property had fallen down. I feel very lucky. It may be a coincidence that I am the only person on my block to bless my boundaries on a yearly basis. Maybe. I don’t believe in coincidence. Do you?

This workshop explores the how to and why of putting a year round circle on your home and property. Ideas pertaining to magical helpers and permanent altars are also discussed.

Occult Trivia

Mike Nichols
(This workshop will last 2 hours) Come test your knowledge as lore-master or lore-mistress of the arcane! Mike will act as the master of ceremonies in this fun, unique, audience participation workshop! Just call out the answers to any of the questions you know. (And if you don't know them, you'll learn a lot!) Subjects covered include Witchcraft, Ritual Magic, Mythology, Astrology, Parapsychology, Theology, Comparative Religion, and the Occult in general! Over 1200 random questions!

Astrology for Self-Actualization: a beginning

Don Wildgrube
This workshop will present the basic ideas of Humanistic and Holisitic Astrology. It will not go into great depth but will give the attendees the basics on how to change your natal chart to a Humanistic/Holistic chart and interpret it accordingly.

Reference book is A Handbood for the Humanisitc Astrologer by Michael Meyer.

Common Sense about Holidays

Don Wildgrube
This workshop will present various ideas about the celebration of holidays on the proper dates and will present information about the present calendar (NS) and the older calendar (OS)

Living the Magickal Life

Rev. Rose Wise
This workshop is on finding your personal power and manifesting magick in your day- to- day life. Specific techniques, spelling crafting and meditations will be used. We will seek to develop and channel our energy to make our life better for us, those around us and to make the world a better place

Men's Mysteries For The Modern Man

El Bee Kanobe
In this workshop we will explore some of the concepts that are thought to be primarily male oriented. Oftentimes, workshops about men's role in modern Paganism is centered around ways to be more sensitive in a religion dominated by women. This is not one of those workshops. It is important for men to have a fellowship with their Gods and Goddesses and with each other and to have a relevant role in modern Paganism.

We will discuss subjects such as blood lust, the Hunt, sexuality, strength and dominance, our role as the Consort, our place in ritual, responsibility and other aspects of Men's Mysteries.

If you have been feeling left behind or that your contributions are not appreciated or that you are expected to put your masculinity aside, this workshop is for you.

Coming Out of the Broom Closet

Susabelle
Most of us have to deal with this issue at one time or another. When is it okay, or not okay, to come out to family, friends, coworkers, etc.? This workshop will be an open discussion about the difficulties and successes in coming out of the broom closet. We'll share ideas, tips, and information that can help you make the decision when the time comes.

We encourage anyone who is already out of the broom closet to please join us and share their successes and ideas as well.

Intro to Kabbalah for Pagans

Eric Freidman
In the past 150 years or more, the Kabbalah has become the essential root of all of the Western Occult traditions - including Wicca. Rather than try to suppress this influence - as many neo-Pagans have done - this presentation shows the simplicity of the basic Kabbalistic models, and how they are natural to the Wiccan/neo-Pagan worldviews. Thus, Wiccans and neo-Pagans may actually be at an advantage of sorts when dealing with other aspects of the Western Mystery Traditions, as the gender-based mysteries of the Kabbalah - which underly all contemporary Western practice - are inherent in our worship & ritual.

Intro to Rune Magick

Eric Freidman
Runic Magick is one of the few truly unbroken magical traditions originating in European paganism. This class is an introduction to the magical application of the Runes in amulets, sigils, and other means. While the divinatory aspects are obvious, this class will place emphasis on the active magical applications of this ancient, sacred alphabet, especially citing the hints to be found in the Norse Eddas and Sagas.

The Garden Witch and magickal Plants

Ellen Dugan
Ellen Dugan, aka"The Garden Witch", discusses the flowering perennials, annuals, herbs, trees, and shrubs of the magick garden. In this lecture there will be ideas for successfully growing sunny and shady gardens as well as enchanted container gardens. We will end up the lecture with a question and answer period. So, bring your magickal gardening questions to the lecture and Ellen who is a Master Gardener for Missouri will be happy to answer them.

Why magic Works

Rev. Don Lewis
Contrary to what many people think, magic is a perfectly ordinary thing -we all do it, all of the time. Magic is a constant process as natural as breathing -but equally unconscious. Gaining conscious control of the magical process is the goal of most metaphysical paths. In this workshop Rev. Don discusses the nature of reality and the process of creation -Magic. Rev. Don examines how we create and recreate our lives unconsciously, and how we can learn to do it consciously.

Magnificent Butterfly Mask AND/OR Tribal Shield

Gengrafix
Children or adults will design a butterfly mask or a tribal shield. Design is open to the creator, using various recyclable materials; brown paper bags for the shields, old file folders for the masks, popsicle sticks, construction paper, glue/stick, paint, glitter bling and bling, scissors, paint brushes, old yarn, and markers for materials to be used.

Paranormal Activity and How to Deal For the Experienced Practitioner

Draco
This is a discussion aimed toward more experienced pagans and occult students who would like some ideas and information on how to better understand and deal with paranormal happenings, particularly hauntings, and their options in dealing with the situation. We will be discussing elements such as possible courses of action that can be taken to remedy a haunting, the pros and cons of the situation, how to prevent or attract entities, tools of the trade, and more. This will be a discussion with aspects of a lecture, and students will be encouraged to share stories and ideas.

Tarot Keywords

Susabelle
Take a short but powerful journey through the Path of the Tarot. Bring a deck of Rider-Waite, Universal Waite, or other Waite-related deck with you to this workshop on developing keywords for Tarot. It is not necessary to have the deck in order to participate; handouts will be provided. Learning keywords is an important first step to learning Tarot, and is the basis on which you can learn to do readings for yourself and for others.

Spiritual Pagan Athiest

Don Wildgrube
This talk is about being an Athiest and how I personally deal with the everyday life of being a spiritual Pagan.

The Magickal Labyrinth

River Higginbotham
In our teaching we divide magick into four aspects as a useful tool for learning and skill development. These aspects are Communing, Energy Work, Divination, and Conscious Creation. Which of these is speaking to you at this time? In a guided meditation you will travel into the labyrinth of personal and spiritual growth and encounter the magickal essence you need right now. There you will be given both a gift and a challenge to inspire you this year.

Magical Body Art

Mickie Mueller
Pagan artist Mickie Mueller will provide a brief but fascinating look at the history and modern applications of magical body art techniques. Following the lecture, any one who wishes may participate in creating and / or receiving magical body art . All supplies will be provided in this fun hands- on workshop.

Reiki, The Gift of Healing Hands

Mickie Mueller
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation using "laying on of hands" that also promotes healing using universal life force energy. Reiki Master/ Teacher Mickie Mueller will lecture on what Reiki is, and how to apply it, and will provide handouts on hand positions, charkas, and a reading list. At the end of this lecture, anyone who wishes may receive a reiki attunement.