WORKSHOP and Ritual DESCRIPTIONS
***Please note that the views and opinions expressed by workshop presenters in their workshops or otherwise do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of STL Pagan Picnic, its Committee, or Earth Religions Community Events.***
2025 Workshops and Rituals
Saturday May 31st & Sunday June 1st
***schedule is subject to change***
Saturday May 31st & Sunday June 1st
***schedule is subject to change***
Main Ritual Saturday
Air Feeds Fire: A Community Spell
Saturday @ 3pm in Ritual Circle
Air feeds fire. In this ritual we will breathe into a community spell for freedom, resilience, protection, healing and collective action.
Special guest: Wendy Rule
Want to participate? Join us and Stir the Cauldron in the pre-ritual workshop @ 1pm Saturday in the Spirit Workshop Space.
Main Ritual Sunday
You are Not Alone: Light in the Darkness
Sunday @ 3pm in Ritual Circle
Our light shines far beyond our individual flames. And the brighter our lights, the more they illuminate. In this ritual we weave a community spell to spark, illuminate and burn brightly today and as we move through these tumultuous times.
Special guest: Wendy Rule
Want to participate? Join us for a workshop to form a Community Created Ritual @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop Space.
Help us wrap up and take home the energy of this year's Pagan Picnic!
Aligned: A 7-Step Journey to Wholeness and Inner Knowing
by Lili Marlene, Saturday @ 11am in the Air Workshop
Join witch, healer, and therapist Lili Marlene for an immersive workshop introducing *Aligned*, a transformational path rooted in the 7 Rays of Esoteric Psychology. You’ll experience a sampling of the course through guided meditation, ritual, and soulful dialogue designed to reconnect you with your inner wisdom and energetic alignment. This workshop is ideal for seekers, empaths, and healers ready to move from survival into soulful embodiment. Come explore the sacred architecture of your inner world and leave with tools to support your path forward.
Clearing Negative Energy
by Amanda Loyd, Sunday @ 1pm in the Air Workshop
We will go over several different ways and tools that can be used to clear energy from yourself and your space.
Community Created Ritual
by Jasmine Heretic, Sunday @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop
Some say we were born for these times. How do we create community-based ritual to foster a sense of belonging and connection, to draw power from within, and to turn the tides of justice. No small task. But, during this playshop, we will experiment techniques and then take them into practice in a ritual.
Creating Sacred Space
by Amanda Loyd, Saturday @ 4pm in the Air Workshop
I will go over the importance of sacred space and the 5 different ways I know how to do it.
EPOCH SHIFT: The Transpersonal planetary shifts that are changing EVERYTHING.
by Eileen Wolf, Sunday @ 11am in the Fire Workshop
Uranus, Neptune & Pluto - the transpersonal planets - have all shifted sign in the span of 6 months. These unprecedented energetic current changes have profound effects on us all, collectively & individually. Find out what these shifts mean to you, and how to work WITH these new energies!
Exploring Past Lives with Organic Inquiry Therapy
by Dr. Robin Hanson, Saturday @ 11am in the Spirit Workshop
Curious as to why you’re drawn to a certain time or place? Memories from your past lives are rippling just below the surface of your conscious mind. Through the practice of Organic Inquiry, you can reach these memories and learn so much more about who you are and who you have been in the past. This workshop serves as an introduction to the topic of Past Lives and the use of Organic Inquiry in exploring those past lives.
Holistic Pet Care
by Rohan, Saturday @ 1pm in the Water Workshop
Come learn about common pet health. Learn how to read labels and make better food choices for your cats and dogs. What is the difference between allopathic herbalism and holistic herbalism? Discover holistic alternatives for commonly prescribed neurotoxins.
How do We Build Our Community?
by Rosario Aurelius, Sunday @ 11am in the Air Workshop
Last year’s theme at Pagan Picnic was “building our sacred haven”, and in lieu of that theme, I want to present a discussion this year focusing on how to build or rebuild a community. Having been a member of the St. Louis Pagan community for 18 years, I have been part of a couple different groups but always found my grounding in Tower Grove at Pagan Picnic every year. I’d like to invite members of the community to join me in this discussion, whether you are solitary practitioners, seasoned group or coven practitioners, or somewhere in between.
How to Make Aligned Decisions: A Human Design Workshop
by Lexie Toomey, Sunday @ 11am in the Earth Workshop
This workshop introduces you to the purpose of the Human Design System and how to use it to develop self-trust through decision making. You will learn all the different ways an individual can be designed to make decisions and how to utilize that unique mechanism. Are you designed to make decisions in the moment or over a long period of time? Find out in this workshop!
Kings vs Knights: Who are the Tarot Fire Lords?
by Big Daddy Dale, Saturday @ 1pm in the Fire Workshop
If you ask some people what cards represent fire in the Tarot, many will say the Kings without hesitation. But there is an argument to be made that this might not be true. It might be the cards of action, the Knights that rep fire better than the stationary Kings. Let's chat about it!
Lenormand 101
by Eron Mazza, Sunday @ 11am in the Water Workshop
My class will teach students the meaning of the cards, and basic layouts. I will teach my own method of reading Lenormand in addition to having students read for each other, if they want!
Making the Mundane Magical
by Leah Allen, Saturday @ 11am in the Earth Workshop
An introduction to bringing magic into your everyday life. We will focus on ways to incorporate spell work, intention, and sacred practices into the tasks we do every day. By identifying and celebrating the spaces where magic is already present in our lives, we create opportunities for even more connection to the divine.
Moving Cosmos: Meditative and Ecstatic Dance of Transformation
by Lauren Rose, Saturday @ 4pm in the Spirit Workshop
"Moving Cosmos: Meditative and Ecstatic Dance of Transformation" invites participants to explore the cosmic dance of creation through Bartenieff Fundamentals. This workshop connects developmental movement patterns with the unfolding universe, harmonizing body and spirit. Participants will engage in a practice that begins and ends on the ground, encouraging comfort and hydration. Together, we'll create a sacred space for transformation and universal connection.
Otherkin and Past Lives
by Rosario Aurelius, Saturday @ 1pm in the Air Workshop
This workshop is designed to explore the subject of otherkin as an expression of a psychological and spiritual quest to understand oneself and, thereby, understand each other. Otherkin is a subject that came into vogue in the 1970s with groups of people identifying with faeriekind. Over the decades, it developed into other avenues such as dragons, therianthropic (or beings with wolflike and transmutational aspects), and other non-human consciousnesses. I will be discussing the topic of Otherkin with respect to past lives, inviting anyone new to the topic or familiar with it to join the discussion.
Pagan Activism: The Role of Eco-spirituality, Justice, and Personal Identity
by Rev. Torre Journey, Sunday @ 11am in the Spirit Workshop
This workshop will center on three main aspects: Eco-spirituality, Justice in the Pagan/ Nature-faith community,& the role of identity in spiritual activism. The First aspect will expand on the relationship between environmental stewardship and activism and the beliefs of Paganism, Nature-faith religion and aboriginal cultures. Finally, we will emphasize the personal attributes of Pagan faith and its role in religious and spiritual activism.
Seven Rays of Light
by Rev. Bill Duvendack, Sunday @ 1pm in the Fire Workshop
From ancient Hinduism, brought forth by theosophy, is a concept known as the seven rays. Essentially, this material says that we are bathed in various colors of light that come from outside the solar system. In this presentation we will discuss basic concepts associated with this, and show how we can work with this in our spiritual practices.
Shuffle the Deck, Drop the Beat
by Big Daddy Dale, Sunday @ 1pm in the Water Workshop
What do you think is on the Fools' playlist as they are about to step off that cliff? When the Tower's walls come tumbling down, do you think "When the Walls Come Tumbling Down" is on blast? One of the best ways to learn tarot and tarot magick is releasing the song that is already in our hearts.
Social Change and Astrology
by Rev. Bill Duvendack, Saturday @ 11am in the Water Workshop
Recently Pluto moved into Aquarius, but that was only the tip of the iceberg. Earlier this year Neptune moved into Aries, and again, this is only one piece of the puzzle. These are two outer planets which move slowly, and therefore influence groups of people and can make generational impacts. In this presentation we will discuss what to expect through the rest of the year, and in a broad sense, over the next few years. This is open to people of all experience levels, and we will avoid tekkie talk.
Stirring the Cauldron: Main Ritual Conspiracy
by Jasmine Heretic, Saturday @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop
Together, we conspire to weave together the elements of the Main Ritual at 3 p.m. In this workshop, we talk about how ritual is a multisensorial prayer that lays new patterns in our souls - and exactly how we plan to do that! You will have an opportunity to learn more and take a more active role in today's ritual. No experience necessary.
The Valkyrie
by Gypsy Skye, Saturday @ 11am in the Fire Workshop
Beginner belly steps, veils, circle dances. All beginners. Yoga stretches, breathing and awakening Chakras.
Air Feeds Fire: A Community Spell
Saturday @ 3pm in Ritual Circle
Air feeds fire. In this ritual we will breathe into a community spell for freedom, resilience, protection, healing and collective action.
Special guest: Wendy Rule
Want to participate? Join us and Stir the Cauldron in the pre-ritual workshop @ 1pm Saturday in the Spirit Workshop Space.
Main Ritual Sunday
You are Not Alone: Light in the Darkness
Sunday @ 3pm in Ritual Circle
Our light shines far beyond our individual flames. And the brighter our lights, the more they illuminate. In this ritual we weave a community spell to spark, illuminate and burn brightly today and as we move through these tumultuous times.
Special guest: Wendy Rule
Want to participate? Join us for a workshop to form a Community Created Ritual @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop Space.
Help us wrap up and take home the energy of this year's Pagan Picnic!
Aligned: A 7-Step Journey to Wholeness and Inner Knowing
by Lili Marlene, Saturday @ 11am in the Air Workshop
Join witch, healer, and therapist Lili Marlene for an immersive workshop introducing *Aligned*, a transformational path rooted in the 7 Rays of Esoteric Psychology. You’ll experience a sampling of the course through guided meditation, ritual, and soulful dialogue designed to reconnect you with your inner wisdom and energetic alignment. This workshop is ideal for seekers, empaths, and healers ready to move from survival into soulful embodiment. Come explore the sacred architecture of your inner world and leave with tools to support your path forward.
Clearing Negative Energy
by Amanda Loyd, Sunday @ 1pm in the Air Workshop
We will go over several different ways and tools that can be used to clear energy from yourself and your space.
Community Created Ritual
by Jasmine Heretic, Sunday @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop
Some say we were born for these times. How do we create community-based ritual to foster a sense of belonging and connection, to draw power from within, and to turn the tides of justice. No small task. But, during this playshop, we will experiment techniques and then take them into practice in a ritual.
Creating Sacred Space
by Amanda Loyd, Saturday @ 4pm in the Air Workshop
I will go over the importance of sacred space and the 5 different ways I know how to do it.
EPOCH SHIFT: The Transpersonal planetary shifts that are changing EVERYTHING.
by Eileen Wolf, Sunday @ 11am in the Fire Workshop
Uranus, Neptune & Pluto - the transpersonal planets - have all shifted sign in the span of 6 months. These unprecedented energetic current changes have profound effects on us all, collectively & individually. Find out what these shifts mean to you, and how to work WITH these new energies!
Exploring Past Lives with Organic Inquiry Therapy
by Dr. Robin Hanson, Saturday @ 11am in the Spirit Workshop
Curious as to why you’re drawn to a certain time or place? Memories from your past lives are rippling just below the surface of your conscious mind. Through the practice of Organic Inquiry, you can reach these memories and learn so much more about who you are and who you have been in the past. This workshop serves as an introduction to the topic of Past Lives and the use of Organic Inquiry in exploring those past lives.
Holistic Pet Care
by Rohan, Saturday @ 1pm in the Water Workshop
Come learn about common pet health. Learn how to read labels and make better food choices for your cats and dogs. What is the difference between allopathic herbalism and holistic herbalism? Discover holistic alternatives for commonly prescribed neurotoxins.
How do We Build Our Community?
by Rosario Aurelius, Sunday @ 11am in the Air Workshop
Last year’s theme at Pagan Picnic was “building our sacred haven”, and in lieu of that theme, I want to present a discussion this year focusing on how to build or rebuild a community. Having been a member of the St. Louis Pagan community for 18 years, I have been part of a couple different groups but always found my grounding in Tower Grove at Pagan Picnic every year. I’d like to invite members of the community to join me in this discussion, whether you are solitary practitioners, seasoned group or coven practitioners, or somewhere in between.
How to Make Aligned Decisions: A Human Design Workshop
by Lexie Toomey, Sunday @ 11am in the Earth Workshop
This workshop introduces you to the purpose of the Human Design System and how to use it to develop self-trust through decision making. You will learn all the different ways an individual can be designed to make decisions and how to utilize that unique mechanism. Are you designed to make decisions in the moment or over a long period of time? Find out in this workshop!
Kings vs Knights: Who are the Tarot Fire Lords?
by Big Daddy Dale, Saturday @ 1pm in the Fire Workshop
If you ask some people what cards represent fire in the Tarot, many will say the Kings without hesitation. But there is an argument to be made that this might not be true. It might be the cards of action, the Knights that rep fire better than the stationary Kings. Let's chat about it!
Lenormand 101
by Eron Mazza, Sunday @ 11am in the Water Workshop
My class will teach students the meaning of the cards, and basic layouts. I will teach my own method of reading Lenormand in addition to having students read for each other, if they want!
Making the Mundane Magical
by Leah Allen, Saturday @ 11am in the Earth Workshop
An introduction to bringing magic into your everyday life. We will focus on ways to incorporate spell work, intention, and sacred practices into the tasks we do every day. By identifying and celebrating the spaces where magic is already present in our lives, we create opportunities for even more connection to the divine.
Moving Cosmos: Meditative and Ecstatic Dance of Transformation
by Lauren Rose, Saturday @ 4pm in the Spirit Workshop
"Moving Cosmos: Meditative and Ecstatic Dance of Transformation" invites participants to explore the cosmic dance of creation through Bartenieff Fundamentals. This workshop connects developmental movement patterns with the unfolding universe, harmonizing body and spirit. Participants will engage in a practice that begins and ends on the ground, encouraging comfort and hydration. Together, we'll create a sacred space for transformation and universal connection.
Otherkin and Past Lives
by Rosario Aurelius, Saturday @ 1pm in the Air Workshop
This workshop is designed to explore the subject of otherkin as an expression of a psychological and spiritual quest to understand oneself and, thereby, understand each other. Otherkin is a subject that came into vogue in the 1970s with groups of people identifying with faeriekind. Over the decades, it developed into other avenues such as dragons, therianthropic (or beings with wolflike and transmutational aspects), and other non-human consciousnesses. I will be discussing the topic of Otherkin with respect to past lives, inviting anyone new to the topic or familiar with it to join the discussion.
Pagan Activism: The Role of Eco-spirituality, Justice, and Personal Identity
by Rev. Torre Journey, Sunday @ 11am in the Spirit Workshop
This workshop will center on three main aspects: Eco-spirituality, Justice in the Pagan/ Nature-faith community,& the role of identity in spiritual activism. The First aspect will expand on the relationship between environmental stewardship and activism and the beliefs of Paganism, Nature-faith religion and aboriginal cultures. Finally, we will emphasize the personal attributes of Pagan faith and its role in religious and spiritual activism.
Seven Rays of Light
by Rev. Bill Duvendack, Sunday @ 1pm in the Fire Workshop
From ancient Hinduism, brought forth by theosophy, is a concept known as the seven rays. Essentially, this material says that we are bathed in various colors of light that come from outside the solar system. In this presentation we will discuss basic concepts associated with this, and show how we can work with this in our spiritual practices.
Shuffle the Deck, Drop the Beat
by Big Daddy Dale, Sunday @ 1pm in the Water Workshop
What do you think is on the Fools' playlist as they are about to step off that cliff? When the Tower's walls come tumbling down, do you think "When the Walls Come Tumbling Down" is on blast? One of the best ways to learn tarot and tarot magick is releasing the song that is already in our hearts.
Social Change and Astrology
by Rev. Bill Duvendack, Saturday @ 11am in the Water Workshop
Recently Pluto moved into Aquarius, but that was only the tip of the iceberg. Earlier this year Neptune moved into Aries, and again, this is only one piece of the puzzle. These are two outer planets which move slowly, and therefore influence groups of people and can make generational impacts. In this presentation we will discuss what to expect through the rest of the year, and in a broad sense, over the next few years. This is open to people of all experience levels, and we will avoid tekkie talk.
Stirring the Cauldron: Main Ritual Conspiracy
by Jasmine Heretic, Saturday @ 1pm in the Spirit Workshop
Together, we conspire to weave together the elements of the Main Ritual at 3 p.m. In this workshop, we talk about how ritual is a multisensorial prayer that lays new patterns in our souls - and exactly how we plan to do that! You will have an opportunity to learn more and take a more active role in today's ritual. No experience necessary.
The Valkyrie
by Gypsy Skye, Saturday @ 11am in the Fire Workshop
Beginner belly steps, veils, circle dances. All beginners. Yoga stretches, breathing and awakening Chakras.