PantheaCon 2019: Full Schedule

Adrianne Street

Adrianne Street is a spirit worker, Witch, and performer based out of Stockton, CA. As a Devotional Polythiest and a Dedicant Priest with the Coru Cathubodua, Addy is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the Irish Gods through music, performance art, crafting, and ritual. She has... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon

General Pagan, Panel

1:30pm AKST

Pagan Speed Friending

What if there was a way for you to quickly get to know people, beyond superficial questions about your work, neighborhood, kids or pets? What if you could walk into a Pagan convention and instantly connect with people on a deeper level? Would you do it? OF COURSE YOU WOULD... it's Pagan Speed Friending! PSF can be silly or sublime, and you'll meet two new people every 4 minutes and talk about what REALLY matters. A crowd favorite at Paganicon, this will be its debut at PantheaCon! Doors will be closed when we fill up... don't miss out!

Speakers

Elysia Gallo

Elysia Gallo is Senior Acquisitions Editor at Llewellyn Worldwide, where she has worked for more than 13 years. She lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband and two cats.

Friday February 15, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Fir

General Pagan

3:30pm AKST

Making Friends with the Scary Tarot Cards

Serenity First - Pagans in Recovery

Serenity First is a 12 Step program of recovery for all addictions, specifically geared to those on the Pagan path. All faiths and all programs of recovery are welcome, including seekers and friends and family of alcoholics/addicts. Come share your experience, strength and hope amidst the swirling energies of PantheaCon

Speakers

Jack Richards & Kevin Conner

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Silicon Valley

General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am AKST

Peer Support Skills for Ritualists

In the course of our spiritual practices, we often find ourselves sharing space with people experiencing strong emotions and even trauma. In this session we will be discussing healthy boundaries, listening skills, consent, ways to avoid re-traumatizing someone, and other components of being a safe and effective support person with an emphasis on a spiritual context. Appropriate for clergy and non-clergy alike. Facilitated by an advocate for domestic violence survivors and a trauma-informed polytheist clergy member with experience working in crisis intervention.

Speakers

P. McCollum

Starhawk

& Wisdom Council of the Starlit Well

The Wisdom Council of the Starlit Well is a co-ed, collective path Coven. Their mission is to foster spiritual development, provide healing and promote a positive image of earth-based spiritual practices for both individuals and their community through the practice of magick and facilitation... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine

General Pagan, Ritual

3:30pm AKST

Ask A Native

The Return of Ask A Native! Ask Indigenous Voices of the Community questions about cultural sensitivity, allyship, decolonization, and more. An open-forum opportunity to get answers to questions that YOU want to hear about!

Speakers

Ask A Native Panel

Diverse Indigenous voices including activists, educators, artists, and more!

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara

Indigenous Non-European, Panel

7:00pm AKST

Toppling the Tower: The Nu Foundation

The earth will survive us. Our gods will survive us. But we may not survive each other. We often speak about healing the earth as if it is separate from ourselves. To revive the world body we must repair our own human ecosystems. Join the Virgo Homo Thugs for sacred accessible tools and ritual work rooted in the foundation and creation of a United Diverse Intersectional Revolutionary Community. As we heal ourselves we stop being all-takers and become altruistic healers giving to the greater sphere.

Speakers

Revolutionary Witchcraft

The earth will survive us Our gods will survive us But we may not survive eachother We often speak about healing the earth as if it is separate from ourselves. To revive the world body we must repair our own human ecosystems. Join the Virgo Homo Thugs for sacred accessible tools... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Oak

7:00pm AKST

Nine Faces of Odin

Is Odin a patriarchal battle-god or the Wanderer who learns from women? He has more by-names than any other Norse god, but who is he really? In this ritual, we’ll meet nine of his major aspects through song and story. For more, see Odin by Diana L. Paxson

Speakers

Diana Paxson

Diana L. Paxson is the author of many novels on pagan themes, and a number of popular non-fiction books, including /The Way of the Oracle/ and /The Essential Guide to Possession/. She writes a regular column on goddesses for /Sagewoman/. She is also an elder and former Steerswoman... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon

Asatru-Heathen, Ritual

7:00pm AKST

Baba Lon Milo DuQuette in Concert

Award-winning singer-songwriter and PantheaCon elder trouble-maker, Lon Milo DuQuette, sings his whimsical songs of wit, wisdom, outrage, resistance, magick, mysticism, hope and LOVE. Come enjoy an evening of acoustic ear-worms.

Speakers

Lon Milo DuQuette

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey

General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm AKST

FFRASS Pagan Permaculture and Seed Swap

Connect with other Pagan Gardeners, from beginners to well-seasoned permaculture teachers to community gardeners, from apartment windowsill gardeners to farmers: This year's big Q: How does your gardening reflect your Pagan practice? Big Annual Seed & Tool Swap.

Speakers

FFRASS / Ruth Temple

FFRASS - the Fruit, Flower, Root and Seed Society - is for gardeners of all kinds, particularly folks interested in biodiversity, permaculture, and sustainability. Welcome seed swappers!

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos

General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

Havdalah

Jew-friendly Pagans, Pagan-friendly Jews, and those who find ways to be Heathen and non-Heathen at the same time, please join us for the Havdalah service that marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of the new week. There'll be a short prayer service followed by wine and bread and maybe something tasty to nosh upon.

Speakers

A Couple of Jews

Max Bernstein and Cruz Arellanes are pagan-friendly Jews on the PanteaCon Ops team.

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara

General Pagan, Ritual

7:00pm AKST

Serenity First - Pagans in Recovery

Speakers

Palmistry Tarot Mashup! How to Read the Hands in the Tarot

Hands tell a story. Like a secret language revealing your inner thoughts and messages, the position of the hands and fingers can tell us what someone else is thinking and feeling. In this fun, interactive workshop, tarot author Madame Pamita and palmistry scholar Jim Barker look at the positions of the hands in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck and decipher the secret signals they're sending us and gain a deeper understanding of palmistry, tarot and human nature. BYO RWS deck or you can use one of ours.

Speakers

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Silicon Valley

General Pagan

9:00am AKST

Living Theurgy & Theurgic Activism Panel

Theurgy, or “god working”, is a branch of magick practiced by some of the brightest minds in the ancient world. It aims at union with the divine. Certain ceremonial magick groups have brought back theurgy, with some practicing a modernized version and others (e.g. Aurum Solis), remaining traditional. The panel believes that theurgy can be used in a very real and practical way to transform individuals to effect social, economic and environmental change, for the benefit of all lifeforms - human and non-human. This is a wonderful starting point for those who want to make the world a better place.

Speakers

Theurgy Panel

Panel featuring authors Brandy Williams, John Opsopaus (Bruce MacLennan), Jean-Louis de Biasi and Tony Mierzwicki who regularly come together on podcasts hosted by Hercules Invictus to present theurgy to a wide audience. This is an opportunity for listeners and other interested parties... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon

General Pagan, Panel

9:00am AKST

Sunrise Yoga

Rise, shine and rejuvenate as you experience a unique series of Yoga poses that flow fluidly to accommodate all levels. Discover how to activate the seven energy centers, "Chakras" and balance the body's energies physically and mentally. Increase strength and flexibility, reduce stress and enhance the feeling of well-being for life, 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.

Speakers

Jenya T. Beachy is an Author, Teacher, Preacher, Rootworker, Farmer, and Witch. She has been walking the Twisted Path of the Craft for over 25 years, studying the old ways and forging new ones. Her Work combines the clean, simple magick of the Kitchen Witch and the dark, wild magick... Read More →

Kanyon Coyote Woman Sayers-Rood

Starhawk

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Oak

Indigenous Non-European, Panel

1:30pm AKST

As without, so within - we are all ecosystems

Pagans use the phrase "as above, so below" to explain the connectedness of our world(s) - but considering recent research into the many other organisms that share our bodies perhaps it's time to add "as without, so within". What might it mean for Pagan ways of being to consider that we are not individuals, but instead that each of us carries an entire ecosystem within our body? Hear about recent research on our microbiomes' interact with our human body systems, discuss how those ideas interact with pagan cosmologies, and join a guided meditation to discover how that knowledge might impact our spiritual practices. It's Science! and Spirit!

Speakers

Lise Dyckman

Lise considers herself a kitchen and garden witch with eclectic affiliation to several neopagan groups (most recently as an organizer for FFRASS and a NROOGD initiate). A librarian by trade, she's currently the Executive Director for PlaneTree Health Library, an independent non-profit... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 1:30pm - 1:45pm AKST
Fir

General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Tarot As Spritual Psychology

Rache Pollack's book, 78 Degrees Of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and in print ever since, is described around the world as "the Bible of Tarot readers." In honor of the third edition, due out next year, Rachel will talk about what moved her to write the book, and its blend of psychology, spiritual and mythic symbolism, and esoteric traditions.

Speakers

Sunday February 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine

Faerie-Feri, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Angels in the Bible, and Beyond

Whether you believe in them or not, angels play a critical role in Western religion. Our session will explore the ‘ancestors’ of Biblical angels in Egypt, Mesopotamia and Canaan, then discover how Biblical writers transformed these concepts into cherubim, seraphim and all the other levels and functions of angels. From winged sphinxes to powerful archangels in early Judaism and Christianity, we’ll trace the evolution and emergence of the angels we know today.

Queer Magic: LGBT+ Spirituality & Culture from Around the World

A discussion to provide nourishment for LGBT+ souls and their allies who are interested in learning about the significant presence and influence of queer folks and queer magic throughout history. Explore fascinating insights into queer relationships and spiritual practices from different regions of the world. Learn about deities, heroes, and historical figures who embody the power of the queer spirit. All are welcome at this inclusive world tour strength of the energy and strength of the worldwide queer community.

Speakers

Tomas Prower

Author of the Llewellyn books "La Santa Muerte: Unearthing the Magic & Mysticism of Death" and its Spanish-Language version, Tomas Prower is a graduate of the University of California: Santa Barbara and hold two degrees: one in global socioeconomics and the other in Latin American... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Silicon Valley

Indigenous Non-European, Discussion

1:30pm AKST

Saraswati Puja

Please join us for a puja (prayer ceremony) for the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, deity of knowledge, wisdom, the arts and music. Be inspired, loved and blessed in our honoring her during the time of her holiday, Vasant Panchami, the coming of spring.

Speakers

Sarah Astarte

Sarah Astarte is a psychology professor and is a counselor, spiritual guide, and priestess of the Goddess. She has a private practice in Sacramento, CA.

I am an educator of arts and literature and a full-time mother of a rambunctious two-year-old. I have been studying various subcultures and practices for too many years to remember. I enjoy learning and traveling which has led me on some magical adventures.

Sunday February 17, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos

General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm AKST

Serenity First - Pagans in Recovery

Speakers

Jack Richards & Kevin Conner

Sunday February 17, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Boardroom

General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

Magic and the Movement to Defend Mother Earth

Many in the environmental and social justice movements see them as a spirituality free-zone. Yet some of the greatest organizers in history, such as Dr. King, Malcolm X and Gandhi have integrated spirituality with politics. Workshop will explore how spiritual practice can enhance our political effectiveness.

Speakers

Darryl Cherney

Sunday February 17, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley

Goddess Spirituality, Workshop

9:00pm AKST

I’ll Fly Away~An Ole Time Good Spell Feri Pagan Tent Revival

Dearest kin, this will be a very special Revival. Veedub, the cantankerous and beloved matriarch of the ‘bunnies, was called to ‘fly away’ in 2018. We’re going to do her proud by once more gathering between the Worlds for a syncretic celebration of Death, Laughter, and Love in our time-honored tradition. Y’all know how it works: we sing, holler, dance, and pray in a mystical congregation where the Gods are called to come on in, kick off their shoes, and set a spell. There will be energetic/physical space on our altar for tokens of your own beloved and/or mighty dead.

Speakers

Students and Guests

Dustbunny Feri Initiates

The Dustbunnies are a working circle of Feri initiates and practitioners that meet to make Magick and celebrate direct connection with the Gods. The Pagan Tent Revival celebrants include Sister Rose, Sister Jenya T. Beachy, the Preacherman Philip Wells, and many beloved others.

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine

Faerie-Feri, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

Bardic Circle!

Love to li your voice in song about that good Old Time Re- ligion? Want to learn more songs or sacred chants? Don’t want to sing, but want to recite poetry, or dance, or listen? Come share your performing art, or enjoy the performing gi s of your fellow Pagans. Format will be Pick, Pass, or Play: pick a song (or singer); pass (that is, skip your turn); or play—that is, perform! Come share the fun.

Speakers

Valerie Voigt

Valerie Voigt has been active as a Pagan priestess and networker for over 40 years. She studied with family tradition Witch "Grandma Julie" Tower, was initiated into the Feri Tradition in the late 80's, and is a third degree Gardnerian. She coordinated the Pagan/Occult/Witchcraft... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley

General Pagan, Workshop

9:00pm AKST

Honoring the Ancestors of Justice and Strength

The wisdom of the ancestors defy ordinary concepts of guidance and support; it is connection gained through experience and timeless intergenerational knowledge. Join us for a ritualistic honoring of the ancestors of justice and strength as we embark at the crossroads of our generation. We will be honoring ancestors of the many different socio-political movements of our past and using that time to reflect on our journey forward. May the way be clear.

Speakers

Crystal Blanton

Crystal Blanton is an author, priestess and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with marginalized populations within the Bay Area and does activism work around injustice to disrupt systemic racism and oppression. Unkle Blacktalon Destiny is a member of American Umbanda House... Read More →

Jacki Chuculate and others

Elena Rose

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon

General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

Pagan Humor 11: More Stuff Like Last Year But Different

Last Year I had so much fun 'Adapting' Pagan Humor #2 into #10 that this year I will 'Liberate' #3 into #11. Confused? Me too! But rest assured it will all make sense - or, at least as much sense as I normally make.

Speakers

Angus McMahan

Angus McMahan is a gregarious solitary who can usually be found playing strange drums strangely at various Community Seed rituals. He is a lego sculptor, a cross-country marcher, a crop circle inspiration, a breathtakingly slow triathlete and a writer of no great renown. www.patr... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey

General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm AKST

The Song of the Stars: A Constellation of Unity

Do you yearn for hope and healing? We are unity in diversity…a constellation of stars sailing across the sky. We are an incantation of light reflected across the waves…There shine the dreams we weep to bring into being, the calling screaming in our hearts. Beneath, the depths of ancient waters hold our grief, our fears that we stand alone. Through community and ecstatic ritual, chanting, and trancework, we call to the stars and the depths of our shadows, to the magic burning in our veins. Doors close @ 10 min.

Speakers

Shauna Aura Knight

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Oak

General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

The Tea on Tea: The Spiritual and Physical Aspects of a Cuppa

We'll be exploring a brief history of kitchen witchery with an eye toward the humble cup of tea. We will go over meditation you can do with your tea, and how the ingredients can affect the mind and body. Participants will be able to take home a sample of the tea we will be discussing in the session. Note: please be aware of any allergies (i.e. tumeric)

Speakers

Siobhan Walker

A Bay Area Seminarian who loves crafts and kitchen witchery with a long family history in the art of feeding people their favorite soul food. A worker with various traditions.

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara

General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm AKST

Drum Making Playshop

Come make your own Magickal Tool! The drum is considered by many to be the oldest of the shamanic tools and, as such, has a hallowed place in the magic tool bag. Here's your chance to imbue this most venerable of tools with your own energy and spirit with this rare "pay to play" Playshop. There will be 15 spaces available, 10 advance registration with a large menu and 5 on site with more limited offerings. For prices and more information go to www.thedifferentdrum.net or email drummaker@thedifferentdrum.net. Advance registration closes 12/15 or when sold out. 12 and older only, please.

Speakers

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Fir

General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am AKST

Witchcraft Activism

You've signed petitions, contacted your legislators, and took to the streets to march. What's next? Weave magic and strategic spellcraft into your efforts to resist. Based on the new book "Witchcraft Activism" by Weiser Books.

Speakers

David Salisbury

David Salisbury is a human and animal rights activist located in the Washington, DC area. Being a former campaigner for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), David has traveled the country making changes in company policies and the hearts of citizens, to consider how... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley

General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Women's Dionysian Initiation - Villa of Mysteries, Pompeii

Before Mount Vesuvius covered Pompeii with ash, a spiritual center flourished near the city, where women experienced profound initiations similar to those of Eleusis, but focused on womanhood. Detailed murals in the hall of initiation illustrated much of the experience. Linda Fierz-David's book shows how this supported individuation in the Jungian sense, and is as relevant now as it was 2,000 years ago. We will discuss the literature, explore the murals, and use active imagination to experience the journey ourselves. All genders welcome. Some mature content. Doors close for trance.

Speakers

Jo Carson and Feraferia

Feraferia is a love culture for wilderness. As a faerie faith, Feraferia connects you to living spirits of your particular landscape. We draw from ancient Crete, the Eleusinian Mysteries, troubadour practices, and megalithic traditions. We celebrate the Goddess especially as Artemis-Persephone... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Monterey

Tradition not listed, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Closing Ritual

Join us as we give thanks for our wonderful community gathering where we can be ourselves,respect each other and network with like-minded friends and allies. Until we meet again - love to all.

Speakers

Glenn Turner & friends

Monday February 18, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm AKST
Fir

General Pagan, Ritual