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Join our huge and varied Pagan, Heathen, Wiccan, Reconstructionist, Indigenous, spiritual and magical groups in education and celebration February 2019 in San Jose, CA. More information can be found about the conference at www.pantheacon.com

The schedule is complete as of November 12, 2018 - changes/cancellations will be entered as often as possible. If you sync a personal schedule with your phone it will auto update the next time you open the application.
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Friday, February 15
 

11:30am AKST

Opening Ritual
Join us as we bless our space and time together. We will call to the quarters, to the ancestors and spirits of this place to bring protection, blessings and joy to our gathering. May we feel safe in our mutual respect.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner & friends

Glenn Turner and whoever wants to help, will bless the space and the group. This year Ohlone tribe members will help us. Glenn is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. She can be reached at... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm AKST
Fir
  General Pagan, Ritual

1:30pm AKST

Building Consent Culture
Rape culture is the problem; a culture of consent is the answer. With dominant culture as the backdrop, rape culture is nearly comprehensively a feature of developing sexual identity. Coming from the shadow of dominant culture conditioning, we aren't told how to ask for, or offer, clear consent. In this workshop we will talk about consent; how to give it, how to ask for it, and how to play with the process of consenting in a fluid and integrated way. Workshop will be closed 10 minutes after start. Ages 13 and up welcome. Younger kids welcome with parent.
Speakers
LF

Lasara Firefox Allen

Lasara Firefox Allen is the author of Jailbreaking the Goddess: A Radical Revisioning of Feminist Spirituality (2016), and Sexy Witch (2005), both published by Llewellyn Worldwide. Lasara is currently pursuing a degree in social work, and is working in the field. Lasara lives with... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Fire in the Hands: A Pagan Approach to Energy Healing
Therapeutic touch. Reiki. Polarity Therapy. Pranic Healing. There is a wealth of energy healing approaches, each with its particular focus and technique. Experience a form of energy healing that specifically reflects the Wheel of the Year. Learn the activating symbols, the elemental alignments and the best times for utilizing.
Speakers
TL

Tiffany Lazic

Tiffany Lazic is a Registered Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director, owner of The Hive and Grove Centre for Holistic Wellness(Canada), and a long-standing member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. She has developed and teaches programs in psychospiritual development; the divine language... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Healthy Boundaries in a Pagan Community
What defines a healthy community? How do you build a solid foundation for a Pagan practice that takes your needs as well as the needs of the Community into account? We look to community relationships to connect with others who share our experience and finding a healthy environment is essential. We'll discuss things to look for in groups so that we can ensure we're taking care of our needs and the needs of our community. We'll explore navigating complex group dynamics, common boundary violations, our personal needs, and more.
Speakers
AR
SA

Shauna Aura Knight

An artist, author, activist, and community builder, Shauna travels nationally offering workshops on the transformative arts of ritual, community leadership, and personal growth. She’s the author of The Leader Within, Ritual Facilitation, Dreamwork for the Initiate’s Path, and... Read More →
AS

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
EG

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

Astrology Everywhere
Noticed how in other divination tools and other occult material that there is Astrological Correspondence within? In this workshop we will be delving into the discussions on how Astrology plays a role in all the conjunctions involving the magical word. We will include; The Kabbalah, Palmistry, and the Tarot.
Speakers
VA

Volpe Argentata

Ever since I was young, I've been looking up at the stars for answers. And have been doing astrological charting from age of 15 and on.

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Basic Self-Defense at Home and on the Street
Avoiding violence is always the safest course, but sometimes, violence comes to you. Come learn some simple, practical Krav Maga techniques for dealing with common attacks that you may encounter on the street or in domestic situations. No previous physical training is necessary. Open to anyone at least 15 years old of any gender or fitness level. Expect moderate physical exertion and light physical contact with strangers. For safety reasons, active participation is limited to 30 people and participants must arrive within 15 minutes of start time. Observers are welcome.
Speakers
HS

Hannah Storyteller

Hannah Storyteller has been practicing Krav Maga for six years and has completed a rigorous instructor certification course via the Krav Maga Institute. She is dedicated to making her community safer both physically and magically.

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Healing the Community pt 1
A series of community-building discussions and activities created by experienced community workers as response to recent discussions about inclusion/exclusion within the greater Pagan culture and PantheaCon. Each session in the series offers activities that can stand alone (if you can only attend one), or layer together to create a more in-depth experience. The intention is to provide opportunities for us to authentically, respectfully communicate and come away with ways to best meet the needs of our various intersecting communities.  Anyone is welcome to any of them.

Friday Focus: The ways that inclusion is important within this community, the importance of the anti-harassment policies at PantheaCon, and building empathy and understanding for the marginalized voices within our intersecting communities.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. Contact glenn@ancientways.com

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Invoking the Divine - Ritual Invocations
Invocations are a thread between human and the divine – and invocation is a skill that can be learnt and practiced. Effective invocations draw the presence of the Goddess, Deity or other being into the room, the ritual, and even into the person invoking. In this experiential workshop we will learn, step by step, what makes an effective invocation and practice these skills. Experiment with words, tone, pacing and volume as well as gestures, movement and that sense of imminence that is felt in the most powerful invocations. Bring along a Goddess, Deity or other presence you would like to invoke.
Speakers
JM

Jane Meredith

Jane Meredith is an Australian author and ritualist. Her books include ‘Aspecting the Goddess’, 'Journey to the Dark Goddess', 'Circle of Eight’, and (co-authored with Gede Parma) 'Magic of the Iron Pentacle’. ‘Elements of Magic: Reclaiming Earth, Air, Fire, Water & Spirit... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Our Earth, Our Future: Understanding the Climate Crisis
If humanity continues polluting at the current rate, our beautiful planet will become uninhabitable in as little as thirty years. And yet, we have the technology today to prevent this fate. As new graduates of Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps, Sharon and Kristen present Gore’s official comprehensive slideshow based on the most up to date climate science detailing what we are facing and the solutions already available. As Pagans, we have a responsibility to lead on climate. Working together we can turn this around to restore balance and create a sustainable future for us all.
Speakers
SK

Sharon Knight and Kristen Oliver

Sharon Knight is an internationally touring musician and producer of Hexenfest, a Pagan music and arts festival in Northern California dedicated to exploring the arts as a vehicle for magic. She is currently exploring ways to pair music with education to inspire people to contribute... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Oak
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Sacred circle dance: simple meaningful dances done in a circle
In our 10th visit here, we'll offer old favorites ("Burning Times," "Hex" and powerful new dances from many countries. Each dance is taught first, and no dance experience (0r partners) required.
Speakers
BA

Bay Area Circle Dancers

We've been dancing in the Bay Area for 28 years. We offer a participative workshop in Circle, or Sacred Dance: a means of experiencing and celebrating our connection to the rhythms of the earth, to each other, and to our sources. No dance experience necessary. We teach simple meaningful... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Your Magical Journal
Do you have beautiful blank book on your shelf that you’re afraid to write in because you think you might ruin it? Have you never started a personal book of shadows or grimoire because you want to make sure you get things just right? Do you start a new book every few months because you just can’t commit? In this class, we reconsider the purpose of the magical book. We discuss strategies for inspiring more writing, consistent record keeping, and creativity in your personal magical books. If you have a journal, bring it! No worries if not.
Speakers
TM

Thorn Mooney

Thorn Mooney is the author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide, as well as a columnist for Witches & Pagans Magazine, and a blogger for Patheos Pagan. A Gardnerian priestess and covenleader, Thorn has been active in Witch and Pagan communities for more than twenty years. She lives... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Workshop

5:15pm AKST

Furious Revels
In communities throughout Europe, stretching back as far as 2500 years or more, folks have gathered during the dark season, donned grotesque masks and bestial costumes, and wildly cavorted through their towns to drive out evil spirits and the doldrums of winter. Let’s prepare the Doubletree for PantheaCon properly with a good, thorough and time-tested European cleansing tradition. Bring your furs, antlers, horns, masks, grotesque costumes, rattles, drums, bells, and brooms. Join the Furious Revels for a wild cavort, and let’s spiritually cleanse the hotel the old fashioned way!
Speakers
RD

River Devora

River Devora is a multi-trad spirit worker and clergyperson. She initiated as a community priestess with Waxing Muse Coven in 1996, initiated to Ochun in 2011, and carries oaths to the Matronae and a number of other deities and beings. She teaches a monthly class series on living... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 5:15pm - 6:00pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Ritual

7:00pm AKST

Celtic, Pirate, Rock By: O'Craven
O'Craven was the first band to combine the genres of traditional Celtic music, Pirate sea shanties and Rock 'n' Roll, under the banner of Celtic, Pirate, Rock.
Speakers
O

O'Craven

O’CRAVEN is Northern California's BEST and MOST INFAMOUS Celtic Pirate Rock band! Anchored in San Jose, California, O’Craven plunders all along the West Coast, from the sunny shores of southern California, to the cold waters of the pacific north west, and all points in between... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm AKST

Holly Tannen in Concert
THE ANCIENT MATRIARCH MEETS THE MESSENGER OF THE GODS
Speakers
HT

Holly Tannen

In song and story, Holly will regale you with her travels on the Half-Astral Plane, and the shocking new tale of her encounter with “A Dybbuk Named Fred.” Come ready to sing along!

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm AKST

Pagans of Color Caucus
As in previous years, the caucus is a space for self-identified people of color only. In this time together, we will meet for discussion, sharing, and mutual support. What strength can we draw from our diverse legacies? What can we ask of each other, in these difficult times? How can we best look after and advocate for each other? Pull up a chair--let's work it out.
Speakers
ER

Elena Rose

A storyteller from rural Oregon, Elena Rose has distinguished herself as a writer and educator on intersectional justice issues. Her approach balances deep scholarship with an equal dedication to accessible, approachable learning wherever people may come from. Elena lives and works... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

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
JR

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

Welcoming the Sabbath Bride
Jew-friendly Pagans, Pagan-friendly Jews, and those who find ways to be Heathen and non-Heathen at the same time, please join us as we welcome the Jewish Sabbath. There'll be a short prayer service (where the Hebrew God is acknowledged to encompass a feminine form!) followed by wine and bread and maybe something tasty to nosh upon.
Speakers
AC

A Couple of Jews

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

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

CONCERT with R J STEWART and Friends
R J Stewart is a Scottish musician, songwriter, and composer. He is the author of many books and has created numerous recordings. Join RJ and friends for a concert of music and song, including Magical Ballads, hard hitting and humorous songs with Celtic and original instrumental music. R J plays 70 string psaltery, flute, and guitar.
Speakers
RJ

R J Stewart

R J Stewart is known worldwide as the author of 45 books on magic, mythology, tarot, Celtic tradition, translated into many languages. He is also a composer for film theater and television and has made numerous recordings of music and original songs.

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm AKST

Healing through the Ancient Vibrations of Chant with Evelie
Chanting in ancient, timeless ritual languages has been around thousands of years: Sanskrit, Pali, Punjabi, English & more. These are thought to have supernatural power used for healing, protection, alleviating pain in childbirth, blessings to the departed, charm-making. We invoke Cosmic Energy, Deity. We offer Devotion, Gratitude, Compassion & Healing Intentions to ourselves & those in need. We chant with Mindful Breath; Deep Listening; Aware of the shape of our mouths, placement of our tongues so as to pronounce syllables that offer siddhi/magical power. Come absorb healing from the mantras.
Speakers
ED

Evelie Delfino Sales Posch

Evelie is Certified Sound Healer, Babaylan (Filipina indigenous shamanistic healer), Reclaiming Priestess, OBOD Bard, & Pranic Healing practitioner whose talents have flourished over 40 years, spanning the traditions of her ancestors & the progressive edge of cosmic music & holistic... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

Ladies of this Land
Who is the American Lady of Sovereignty? Join us in invoking Lady Liberty, Columbia, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Minerva to bless and protect our land.
Speakers
RP

RARAS project

The Reclaiming and Restoring American Symbols project works with magical techniques to re-energize the core meaning of our American egregores

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

Pagan Prepping or Building Infrastrcture in a Changing World
With our changing climate and more extreme weather, and all the issues of urban life including the political atmosphere, how do we prepare to protect ourselves and our people in the event of emergencies? Unlike mainstream religions, Wicca as a whole has no parish food bank or well-stocked disaster shelter...but we can! This is intended as an overview of how to prepare for regional emergencies in keeping with the Craft, and on a budget. Examples of easy-to-prepare emergency kits will be displayed, as well a portable ritual and healing kit. We are aware and can prepare!
Speakers
CO

Catherine of Angkur

Catherine of Angkur is the High Priest of Circle Angkur, a member coven of COG that recently celebrated over 20 years of service to the Divine and local community.

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm AKST

Rene Collins and The Great Movement
Uplifting blend of reggae, folk, hip hop with fiddle. Each song is a spell or chant that you can dance too!!
Speakers
RC

Rene Collins

Rene Collins is an artist, magician and spiritual teacher with more than 30 years of experience. He is committed to improving the lives of others with his spiritual teachings, music and acting. Along with the music education business he manages, he is currently on staff as the spiritual... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm AKST

Yes They Are! Meeting and Greeting the Queerest of the Gods
Ten years ago, a radical idea was hatched: we could celebrate LBGTQIA relationships, loves, and identities within a pagan context on our own terms, without reinforcing dominant paradigm dogmas. After a five year hiatus, Yes They Are! returns to PCon with new performers, giving voice to gender shifting and same sex loving Deities from pantheons around the world. Join us as we play, rage, mourn, sing, dance, and laugh our way through this rite celebrating the uniqueness in each of us.
Speakers
CO

Circle of Dionysos

The Circle of Dionysos is dedicated to the exploration and celebration of spiritual traditions that honor gender fluidity and sexual variance. We believe that universal diversity is purposeful, and thus that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Community possess... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Oak
  General Pagan, Performance

11:00pm AKST

We Are Aradia Ritual
These are the times we were made for. The Goddess Diana saw her people were suffering from tyranny. She sent her daughter Aradia to earth to teach us the secrets of witchcraft so that we could rise up. We don’t need a savior. We must save ourselves. We need to be the Witches. In this pan-traditional ritual we will call on Aradia to once again bring her wisdom to us to fight the tyranny. This ritual is a call to action; it is time to empower everyone who needs it. "For now as witches we all shall rise!"
Speakers
W

#WeAreAradia

We are a group of witches and magic workers calling on Aradia to help bring change and positive transformation to the world.

Friday February 15, 2019 11:00pm - Saturday February 16, 2019 12:30am AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
Saturday, February 16
 

9:00am AKST

A Morning Yoga Practice for Brigid
How better to start the day than dedicating sun salutations to the goddess Brigid? In this basic yoga practice, we will warm up our bodies and use them to greet the day with mindful, devotional movement. All body types and abilities welcome, chairs available. Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats are not required but if you have one, bring it along.
Speakers
HW

Heather Westenhofer

Heather is a certified yoga instructor, award-winning artist, and a second degree initiate of Southern California’s Twilight Spiral Coven. Her interests include ritual writing, ancestor veneration, and smashing the patriarchy. Currently she is working to explore the intersections... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am AKST

Building an Energetic Body for Long Term Justice Work
Engaging in activism, pushing back and standing with can be draining, painful, even despairing. Let us consider together the checks and balances and adjustments to an energetic body that walks these ways for the long haul. Rather than fall into harshness, despair, or burnout, let us find joy, triumph, community and enduring love to continue the journey. Practical skills and open discussion regarding keeping the balance in unjust times.
Speakers
JC

Jacki Chuculate

Jacki Chuculate, activist witch/social worker from St. Louis, MO. She has facilitated groups in the areas of: addressing violence, interpersonal conflict, anti-racism and effective communication. Jacki has a passion and commitment to supporting and enhancing these skills within the... Read More →

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
RD

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am AKST

Poppets, Doll Babies, Voodoo Dolls – what’s the story
These dolls go by many names and are a part of many cultures. The most familiar image is the one that Hollywood created, but there is so much more to the story. Contrary to Hollywood’s depiction of them, Doll Babies are not just used for causing an individual harm. Poppets/Voodoo Dolls can also be used to heal or cure your intended target. This class presents the whole story and how to use these dolls in your spell work. Come learn why practitioners of magic have been using these effigies for centuries.
Speakers
HT

Hexeba Theaux

Hexeba Theaux is a Louisiana bred Cajun with a special interest in Hoodoo. She has been a Rootworker for more than 40 years. Her business “Cajun Conjure” was born of this passion. She began studying witchcraft and Wicca as a teenager, learning from wonderful teachers (and bad... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am AKST

Thai Yoga & Pressure Point Therapy
Relax, Recharge and Rejuvenate! Discover the internal and external benefits of Thai Yoga and experience relaxation techniques utilizing small therapeutic balls to relax and stimulate achy muscles, improve circulation, release toxins and relieve pain. With a focus on improving daily activities, this methods will reduce inflammation and eliminate muscle tension throughout the entire body.
Speakers
LJ

Lisa J. Hamlin

Lisa Hamlin, International Educator and Yoga Presenter, has over 30-years experience in the fitness industry. Lisa is the creator of several Yoga and mind-body programs, producer of numerous Yoga DVDs, author of a variety of Yoga and mind-body instructor training manuals, and has... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am AKST

The Magick of Initiations, Elevations, and Dedications
An initiation ritual should be about more than acceptance into a tradition; it should be a transformative moment in the life of the Witch or Pagan receiving it. From ancient Eleusis to Masonic halls around the world, initiation rites have played a significant role in religious and magickal practices for thousands of years. Explore the elements that make up the modern rites of initiation, elevation, and dedication, and the history of such practices around the world. Grow your ritual practice by exploring the power and mystery of these magickal experiences.
Speakers
JM

Jason Mankey

Jason Mankey is a Wiccan-Witch, writer, and wannabe rock and roller.  He has been a part of the greater Pagan community for over twenty years and has spent nearly half that time teaching and speaking at Pagan conventions across the United States, Canada, and even Great Britain... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Acquisitions Editors Take Three!
Can they do it for a third time? Yes! Acquisitions editors from Llewellyn and Weiser team up to reveal an eye-opening look at Pagan and esoteric publishing. Join Elysia Gallo and Judika Illes as they explain how decisions are made, what their meetings are like, how book covers come to life, what publishers expect of authors in marketing themselves, and more. There is always more to talk about, and both of these Hungarian goddesses are passionate about creating books and answering your questions. Afterwards they will both be taking pitches in their respective suites upstairs.
Speakers
EG

Elysia Gallo and Judika Illes

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. Judika Illes is a consultant and Editor at Large for Weiser Books. She is the author of eight books devoted to the... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Oak
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am AKST

Gods, Demigods, & Spirit Animals of the Hawaiian Islands
In this workshop, Kehau will be sharing the myths, legends, and traditions of ancient Hawai'i through oli (chant), hula (dance), and stories. Come and enjoy the tales of Pele along with the many other akua (gods), kini akua (demigods), 'aumakua (spirit animals), and kupuna (ancestors).
Speakers
KG

Kapinao'okehaulani Gabriel

Hula 'olapa under Kumu Hula Linda Pi'ilani Danek and now Alaka'i under Kumu Hula Chase Keoki Wang, the Gabriel Ohana is from Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i and Kehau has been in hula halau for 34 years. She is so excited to share her passion for Hawaiian culture, pantheon, and mythology through... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Integrating the Wisdom of Self-Care 2.0
Holding space for ourselves can be an undervalued elements of living through today’s world, yet prioritizing wellness is an important piece to spiritual empowerment. Incorporating ancestral lessons, personal power and making space for self-care can support our magic, overall wellness, resilience and moves us towards self actualization. Join two mental health professionals as we go deeper into exploring intersections between self-care, ancestral knowledge, empowerment, magic, spiritual connectivity and wellness. Dive into activities and conversation about the powerful magic of sustaining.
Speakers
CB

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Magical Safety 101: Grounding and Cleansing
Magical events - like the one you're at right now - present unique safety challenges. Grounding and cleansing are two basic techniques that can solve a variety of common magical and energetic issues. In this class you'll learn several methods for grounding and cleansing and then practice them on yourself and other participants. You'll also learn how to recognize problems that can't be solved by grounding or cleansing. Think of this class as the magical version of a basic first aid training course! No prior warding or ritual experience required.
Speakers
HS

Hannah Storyteller and John Medellin

Hannah Storyteller is a devotional polytheist living in the Bay Area. Her primary focus is on making her community safer both physically and magically. John Medellin is a spirit worker and Pagan Witch living and working in San Francisco, and is originally from Texas. He has spent... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Palmistry for Fun and Prophet
Informative and fun, this palmistry discussion gives insightful guidelines for learning to read the hand. Kooch Daniels, author of The Art And Magic of Palmistry, will share essential techniques to help you build your skills and gain confidence in your practice. Using hands of willing participants, we’ll explore palmistry symbols and major lines and interpret their potential meanings. More than a “how to” talk, this is a show and tell class that answers questions about your hands.
Speakers
KD

Kooch Daniels

My life changing studying with NROOG started in early 70's. When I was 22, I began giving readings for $1. as a Ghirardelli Square street artist. I traveled to India to study palmistry and made my living by giving thousands of readings in the bay area and at Renaissance Faires. Being... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Weave the Web of Your Own Destiny! (For Young Adults)
This workshop will help young adults find their voice, claim their personal power, and act from a place of self- determination-all with the help of some very powerful pagan deities. Join us as we journey with: Persephone, to shed labels and beliefs that hold us back…. Bloduewedd, to speak our truth and define who we are and what we desire… Ra, to learn to wield our personal power and build resiliency… By weaving the web of our own destiny, we can fulfill our potential, achieve greater happiness, and help those around us.
Speakers
RC

Robin Corak

Robin Corak is an award winning leader, author and public speaker. A practicing pagan for 20+ years, she was initiated in NROOGD, is a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon and currently serves as SOA’s Board Secretary. As CEO for a large non-profit, Robin has provided leadership development... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Kids' Drum Circle
Grab your drum and come play with us! Feel the rhythm and have a blast! This is a terrific opportunity for those new to drum circles to learn just how magickal they can be. For those more experienced with drumming, this is a chance to share your love. Don’t have a percussion instrument? Don't worry; extras will be available. Please note that kids 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Speakers
TD

Taffy Dugan

Taffy Dugan enjoys creating rituals for children that incorporate mythology and traditional stories in ways that children understand, participate, and enjoy. She’s a mother of 2 young children, runs South Bay Pagan Kids’ Circle, and is a Priestess in Waxing Moon Circle. When she... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan

1:30pm AKST

Sacred Sound: Chanting, Trancing, & Music Techniques for Ritual
Singing, chanting, drumming, and playing instruments are some of the most potent ritual techniques. You can raise energy, hold space, and shift consciousness through music. It’s an easy way to shift consciousness in a group, but music can be intimidating for non-musicians. We’ll explore basic chanting and then begin layering on harmonies, rhythms, instruments, and more. How can you use music in ritual to engage a trance state, to invoke a deity, or weave a spell? Musicians, bring your voices, instruments, and expertise! Those new to music, come prepared to experiment. All skill levels welcome.
Speakers
SA

Shauna Aura Knight

An artist, author, activist, and community builder, Shauna travels nationally offering workshops on the transformative arts of ritual, community leadership, and personal growth. She’s the author of The Leader Within, Ritual Facilitation, Dreamwork for the Initiate’s Path, and... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

1 in 8
One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2015, I became one of them. “1 in 8” is about grief & fear, love & determination, gratitude & resilience. It’s about shame & anger, hope & humor, community & compassion, mortality & survival. I tell this tale to encourage, inspire, comfort, educate and, yes, to entertain. Creative expression helped me find my way through the fears, ravages and anxieties of cancer treatment. Jazz guitarist Mimi Fox, a sister-survivor, joined me in collaborating on these songs, crafting them into beautiful expressions of each song’s true meaning.
Speakers
DJ

Deborah J. Hamouris

Deborah Hamouris ("DJ" to her friends) is a singer-songwriter with a long performance and recording history in the Pagan community. Musically versatile, she performs as both a jazz vocalist and (on her mountain dulcimer) as a traditionally-influenced songsmith. Deborah released "1... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

3:30pm AKST

Cakes and Ale: Accommodating Special Diets
This traditional ritual of sharing food meant to bond a coven together may end up isolating members who follow special diets. Gluten sensitivity, nut allergies, and accommodating members in recovery who choose not to drink alcohol are all reasons to seek alternates to traditional cakes and ale. Finding these alternates can be a devotional act and can strengthen coven cohesion. We’ll discuss a variety of alternatives.
Speakers
DC

Denise Cicuto

Denise Cicuto is a Witch, Healer, & devotee of Kuan Yin. She is a 3rd degree Witch in the Circle of Cerridwen, a coven in the Open Source Alexandrian tradition. Denise was a co-founder of the Spirit Babies ceremony in San Francisco in 2011. Her spiritual blog “Through the Dragon... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Healing the Community pt 2
A series of community-building discussions and activities created by experienced community workers as response to recent discussions about inclusion/exclusion within the greater Pagan culture and PantheaCon. Each session in the series offers activities that can stand alone (if you can only attend one), or layer together to create a more in-depth experience. The intention is to provide opportunities for us to authentically, respectfully communicate and come away with ways to best meet the needs of our various intersecting communities. Anyone is welcome to any of them.
Saturday Focus: Provides opportunities for PantheaCon community members to share in brave conversations and empathy-building activities that support our overall capacity to be in community with one another. Discussion will focus on harm related to appropriation, exclusionary practices, micro-aggressions, and other topics that disproportionately impact some within our community.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. Contact glenn@ancientways.com

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Heroic Elemental Quest: A Youth Ritual, Music & Dance Experience
From the group that brought you Choose Your Own Adventure Ritual 2016 and Ritual: The Musical 2017: It is time to gather together once again for a family friendly and fun filled energetic journey through music and movement as we take on this heroic journey through elemental challenges. Join us for a quest in discovering the sacred balance we hold between unity and diversity! This ritual will have pagans of all ages glowing with inspiration (and perspiration). With music by electronic soundscape artist, Neon Jesus.
Speakers
PP

Peacock Posse

The Peacock Posse is back again, offering a third installment of our fun, energetic rituals for young pagans and the young at heart! We are a group of colorfully expressive, unique individuals who believe in celebrating diversity, body positivity, and non-traditional identities. Peacock... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Ritual

3:30pm AKST

Unify For the Love of the Earth- May Peace Be Here Now
This ritual is a Co-Creative Call to Action, helping us all to UNIFY for the love of the earth. Facilitators will incorporate sound healing including the world peace violin, storytelling, and guided meditation/inner journey as a means to bring about inner and outer peace. May Peace Be Here Now. Let it be so!
Speakers
OF

O. Foxwood

Orion Foxwood is a conjure man insouthern folk magic, traditional witch and faery seer. He was born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where he began studying faith-healing, root-doctoring, faery lore and second-sight practices of southern and Appalachian culture. He authored “The... Read More →
PM
S

Starhawk

Starhawk is a co-founder of the Reclaiming tradition and the author or coauthor of thirteen books on earth-based spirituality, Paganism, Goddess religion and activism, including the classics The Spiral Dance, The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, her visionary... Read More →
AW

& 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

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
LM

Lon Milo DuQuette

Lon Milo DuQuette is a singer-songwriter and best-selling author and lecturer. His books on Magick, Tarot, and the Western Mystery Traditions have been translated into 12 languages. He is currently U.S. Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis and he is on the faculty of the Omega... Read More →

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
FR

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
AC

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
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
JR

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

Sharon Knight and Winter in Concert
Sharon and Winter offer an evening of acoustic enchantment, paganfolk style! Love songs to the sea and the wind, odes to feisty women from history, and tales of the otherworldly and fantastical are brought to life with a romantic flair. Ever committed to collaboration, guest musicians are likely!
Speakers
SK

Sharon Knight and Winter

Festival Favorites Sharon Knight and Winter are internationally touring musicians in the mythic-Celtic vein. Their penchant for combining fierce and gutsy bravado with ethereal beauty, a hearty dose of fantastical lyrics, and an obvious love of storytelling has inspired their own... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm AKST

A Revel for Pan – Music & Dance Ritual Experience
Come to a revelry for Pan - satyr-shaped Greek god of nature, wild things, border places, and music. Pan is a mixture of mayhem and melancholy, merriment and mysticism. A vessel of wisdom in his own way, Pan pushes those who encounter or call upon him to experience life more fully, and more intimately. Tempest and Nathaniel will lead the evening through improvisational music and dance that fuses together elements of Modern Traditional Witchcraft, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Dance, Inspired World Music, and Ritual Performance.
Speakers
TA

Tempest & Nathaniel Johnstone

Tempest & Nathaniel Johnstone are a dance-&-music duo from Seattle, WA. Tempest is a world-renown mythic dance artist and Witch focusing on sacred and darkly inspired fusions that pull from the traditions of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Nathaniel is a multi-instrumentalist... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm AKST

Justice-craft of the Wise
Join magical herbalist and author of, 'Blackthorn's Botanical Magic' Amy Blackthorn on a quest to make the world a better place. We will discuss the crossroads of the modern era and where they can be found in metropolitan places, as well as how to empower (or dis-empower) political bills, laws, court documents and more. We’ll delve into the ethics of hexing, curses, and jinxes. Learn to create your own cloak of invisibility and how to banish harmful people from your life. We’ll discuss essential oils and botanicals for justice magic and ways of incorporating them in our lives.
Speakers
AB

Amy Blackthorn

Amy Blackthorn has been described as an 'arcane horticulturalist' for her work blending plant sciences and magic for the last 26 years. She has appeared on HuffPost Live, Yahoo News, as well as the Associated Press and other venues. Her book, 'Blackthorn's Botanical Magic' was released... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan

9:00pm AKST

Podcasting 101
Creating your own Podcast and connecting with your community can be a challenge. How do you choose your platform? What might you want to share with others? What is better Youtube or Audio Podcasting? Tips and Tricks for creating a great podcast and getting it out in the world. I will record a "live "Podcast as well during the class.
Speakers
RR

Rose Red

My name is Rose Red and I have been studying Tarot for the past 20 years. I am the co-Host of the Tarot Visions Podcast with Jaymi Elford. I am a fan of the Robin Wood deck, as well as The Druid Craft Tarot. I hold a Reader, Mentor and Coaching certification in the Voyager Tarot method... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00pm AKST

Pan Magick
Pan Magick is Primordial Magick, knowledge that is Instinct, on-going direct gnosis of IO PAN! that within everyone. Pan offers an active Union of Beast/Human, a way of doing and being in a completely unself-conscious manner. Real Joy and Happiness thus manifest in life as Play. Pan returns the spiral of life back to primal center. Breaking down barriers and weaving what has been forgotten will bring joy, creativity and love in the Dance that is your life. Real ritual work is part of this workshop which is based based on the presenter’s work, The Book of the Horned One,
Speakers
WS

william sargent

Denny Sargent (aka: Aion 131, Hermeticusnath) is a writer, artist and university Instructor. He has informed all his writing. He has a BA in Education and an MA in History from WWU. He is an initiated into a number of esoteric traditions and has written about Earth Centered Religious... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:00pm - Sunday February 17, 2019 12:30am AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:30pm AKST

Saturday Midnight Drum/Dance Jam
The Drummer Girl has heard your call, to recreate the rhythm hall. So bring your drums, and merry meet, to help us drive the magic beat! Djembes and Doumbecs and Frame Drums OH MY! Back by popular demand, the Saturday Midnight Drum and Dance Jam is back! All are welcome. Join the drum orchestra, or free-style dance your heart out! Bring a drum/noisemaker or borrow one of ours.
Speakers
AK

Angelena Kyzar

Angelena Kyzar brings over 25 years of music, drumming, and ritual leadership to the pagan community. Keeping the rhythmic evangelical tradition alive, she runs the Monthly Community Drum Circle Meetup in Santa Clara County, CA and is in the middle of authoring a new book “Drumming... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 11:30pm - Sunday February 17, 2019 1:00am AKST
Oak
  General Pagan
 
Sunday, February 17
 

9:00am AKST

Crossroads of Conjure
When thinking of magical paths, European or Far Eastern traditions often come to mind, overlooking the vibrant folk practices developed in America. This presentation explores Appalachian Granny Magic, HooDoo, Brujería, & Curanderismo, folk magic systems that span the full breadth of the American South and create a network of conjure practice. Their development & practice speak to the magical heart of often marginalized and disregarded cultures. We will discuss recent interest in these conjure paths, ignited as many were called to the Crossroads of Conjure to explore these powerful practices.
Speakers
KR

Katrina Rasbold

Katrina Rasbold is a practicing bruja, rootworker, and best-selling author of over thirty published books. Her newest book, "Crossroads of Conjure: The Roots and Practices of Hoodoo, Granny Magic, Brujería, and Curanderismo" released through Llewellyn Worldwide in January 2019. She... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am AKST

DeGrowth and Deep Adaptation for Pagans
Nature is sacred, but in five to ten years our only planet will find much more environmental degradation and likely social collapse. How can we join to make each other’s paths ahead easier? Can we set up ways to develop the resilience to adapt and cope with it all? Can we set up a Pagan Friends network? Our ancestors lived more simply with shared meals and entertainment. We can do it too, but we need each other to do it. Bring visions for the future and ways to live a simpler life.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. Contact glenn@ancientways.com

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am AKST

Kids’ Circle and Ritual
Calling all children – it’s circle time! Time to dance and sing! Time to have a blast doing ritual that’s all about you kids! After running South Bay Pagan Kids for a few years, Taffy Dugan has crafted a fun and captivating ritual that you and your family will thoroughly enjoy. While it’s run in an eclectic Wiccan way, there are elements that many Pagan families can take away and use in their home rituals, despite their different traditions
Speakers
TD

Taffy Dugan

Taffy Dugan enjoys creating rituals for children that incorporate mythology and traditional stories in ways that children understand, participate, and enjoy. She’s a mother of 2 young children, runs South Bay Pagan Kids’ Circle, and is a Priestess in Waxing Moon Circle. When she... Read More →

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
TP

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
LJ

Lisa J. Hamlin

Lisa Hamlin, International Educator and Yoga Presenter, has over 30-years experience in the fitness industry. Lisa is the creator of several Yoga and mind-body programs, producer of numerous Yoga DVDs, author of a variety of Yoga and mind-body instructor training manuals, and has... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Folk Songs and Neo-Paganism
English, Scottish, and Irish folk songs are full of references to magic, witchcraft, and seasonal ceremonies. Scots and Irish refugees flocked to Canada and the Appalachians, bringing their music with them.
Speakers
RS

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Fir
  General Pagan, Celtic / Druid

11:00am AKST

Hardship, Fear, and Power ~ A Deep Wild Magick of Connection
Within the shifting constellations of our communities, we find ourselves moving through, with and about all the aspects of life, some more difficult than others. Unburdening ourselves and sharing these hardships can make them easier to bear. Hearing others speak of their own fears and pain can open our hearts in new ways. Using techniques developed by the Deep Well ~ Great Heart Society, in this ritual we will explore the empowering magick of revelation, witnessing, acceptance, and connection.
Speakers
JT

Jenya T. Beachy

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 →

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00am AKST

Hoodoo/Conjure Basics
This class presents an overview of Hoodoo practices. Included is an introduction to the various types of spell work such as foot track magic, crossroads magic, working with spirits, dressing candles, mojo bags, and so much more.
Speakers
HT

Hexeba Theaux

Hexeba Theaux is a Louisiana bred Cajun with a special interest in Hoodoo. She has been a Rootworker for more than 40 years. Her business “Cajun Conjure” was born of this passion. She began studying witchcraft and Wicca as a teenager, learning from wonderful teachers (and bad... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Cedar
  General Pagan

11:00am AKST

Qi Gong Morning Workout
Qi Gong (Life force Cultivation) is the most powerful yet simple practice that can awaken your energy. In this morning workout we will release the Dragon Force within so you will have enough energy for the entire weekend.
Speakers
RC

Rene Collins

Rene Collins is an artist, magician and spiritual teacher with more than 30 years of experience. He is committed to improving the lives of others with his spiritual teachings, music and acting. Along with the music education business he manages, he is currently on staff as the spiritual... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Worm Bin Spirit Helpers and Metaphysical Composting
A lot of people think of a Spirit Animal as a single entity. Something charismatic, usually with a face. But how about a Spirit Compost Worm Bin? In this workshop we will use the principle of As Above, So Below to tune into the myriad of collaborative Helper Spirits who can compost your leftover energy and failed projects into something that will nourish the ground of your being. We will also consider the value and power of millions of tiny beings working together.
Speakers
WM

Willow Munger

Willow is a self-described dirt witch. She has been creating public ritual with Community Seed in Santa Cruz for many years.

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Workshop

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
LD

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

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.
Speakers
JG

Jehon Grist

COO and Senior Educator, Lehrhaus Judaica. Ph.D., UC Berkeley, ancient Near Eastern cultures
P

Sunday February 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Magical Crafts for Kids
Boost your imagination and enhance your creativity! Create colorful and decorative door hangers and altar clothes that tell a story. Learn how color can influence your mood. Adults welcome! Workshop limited to 25 people.
Speakers
LJ

Lisa J. Hamlin

Lisa Hamlin, International Educator and Yoga Presenter, has over 30-years experience in the fitness industry. Lisa is the creator of several Yoga and mind-body programs, producer of numerous Yoga DVDs, author of a variety of Yoga and mind-body instructor training manuals, and has... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

40 Years of Peace, Love and Dulcimers!
The DulciMates, Deborah "DJ" Hamouris & Buffalo, sing & play, on two mountain dulcimers, selections from an eclectic repertoire ranging from medieval & contemporary folk to traditional & original songs. Their 1986 recording, “Welcome to Annwfn” (with brother, Rick Hamouris), catapulted "We Are A Circle" to international acclaim. DJ went on to record 3 more Pagan classic albums & 2 of original songs, in partnership with legendary jazz guitarist Mimi Fox: "Snapshots", + "1 in 8", a musical reflection of DJ's journey through breast cancer. The DulciMates album, “The Green Man”, came out in 2012.
Speakers
TD

The DulciMates

DJ & Buffalo have a 40 year history of music making, including musicals, cabaret, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire & the Dickens Christmas Fair. DJ teaches mountain dulcimer at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Buffalo has a private psychotherapy practice. They have loved making beautiful... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

3:30pm AKST

Healing the Community pt 3
A series of community-building discussions and activities created by experienced community workers as response to recent discussions about inclusion/exclusion within the greater Pagan culture and PantheaCon. Each session in the series offers activities that can stand alone (if you can only attend one), or layer together to create a more in-depth experience. The intention is to provide opportunities for us to authentically, respectfully communicate and come away with ways to best meet the needs of our various intersecting communities. Anyone is welcome to any of them.
Sunday Focus: Provides facilitated, simultaneous, contained spaces for breakout affinity groups to share space with one another and discuss within those groups the impact of recent situations on our groups within community and to give/receive focused support.    
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. Contact glenn@ancientways.com

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Kumihimo - cord braiding
Complex decorative braids have been used globally in sacred practice for millennia. Come learn about some history while you make and take a project and think about uses for your own sacred cords!
Speakers
RT

Ruth Temple

Ruth Temple is a weaver and fiber artist active in Bay Area guilds and groups, A spinner and weaver currently fascinated with narrow wares and complex braids.

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm AKST

Magic at the Crossroads
Exploring ways of working with crossroad places and imagery for personal and community ritual and meditation. Includes guided meditation, Life Choices Crossroads Inner Journey. Those taking part encouraged to bring pen and paper for noting messages received.
Speakers
SF

Selena Fox

Selena Fox is a Nature Mystic, Priestess, writer, psychotherapist, green cemetery director, & Pagan rights activist. Her writings on Rites of Passage, Celebrating Seasons, Spiritual Healing, & Nature Magic are in print & online. She travels widely presenting workshops & rituals. She... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Pagans and Climate Change: Study RESULTS
Come hear the results of an anthropological study conducted at PantheaCon 2 years ago. We all know that most pagans love the earth and are against anthropogenic (human-created) climate change, but what do we generally do (or not do) about it? Why do pagans do what they do about climate change, and why do they not do what they don't do? Come listen to a presentation of an ethnographic study on pagans and climate change. No expertise required, everyone welcome! Questions encouraged! Please keep noise to a minimum during the presentation.
Speakers
MD

Meghan D'Amore

Megan D'Amore is a recently graduated sociocultural anthropologist and a long-time pagan. She specializes on studying human behavior and why we do the things we do in our own society, how that compares to other societies, and what aspects of human life are natural vs. cultural. Her... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm AKST

Creatures of Myth and Magic: A Bellydance Show
Come and witness all manners of mythological creatures come to life! Join us for an evening of bellydance performances featuring fairies, mermaids, sirens, nymphs, unicorns, and shapeshifters. A diverse array of dancers, styles, and music will be included. Revel in the magic!
Speakers
DG

Didi Gordon/Sarah Astarte

Doreet (Didi) Gordon is a dark fusion bellydancer based out of Santa Cruz, CA. She began her love affair with belly dance in 2004. Doreet is a founding member of Raks Hakohaveem and creative director of student troupe, Nahaash Raqs. Doreet offers classes at Serpent's Kiss in Santa... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm AKST

Hexelent Times
Calling all hexenmeisters or anyone wanting to dive into the wonderful world of hex signs. Learn the basics of Pennsylvania Deutch Hex signs. Color or create your own hex sign to display. All ages and families welcome!
Speakers
JL

Jinx Lockie

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
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
JR

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

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
VV

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
CB

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 →
JC
ER

Elena Rose

A storyteller from rural Oregon, Elena Rose has distinguished herself as a writer and educator on intersectional justice issues. Her approach balances deep scholarship with an equal dedication to accessible, approachable learning wherever people may come from. Elena lives and works... Read More →

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
AM

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
SA

Shauna Aura Knight

An artist, author, activist, and community builder, Shauna travels nationally offering workshops on the transformative arts of ritual, community leadership, and personal growth. She’s the author of The Leader Within, Ritual Facilitation, Dreamwork for the Initiate’s Path, and... Read More →

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
SW

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

11:00pm AKST

Spark Collective Heart Circle
Join the Spark Collective for a fun, participatory, ecstatic, improvisational, magickal circle. Our ritual is a ceremony of spontaneity, mindfulness and presence. We celebrate everyone whose will is to participate. We join our voices, speak with our feet and our hands, let our passion move our bodies, and raise our spirits. Bring your joy, love, engagement, and energy. Bring your whole self. Let your practice be your play and your play be your practice. We will co-create an inspiring and empowering ritual to engage our gifts, explore our connections, and build our beautiful community.
Speakers
SC

Spark Collective

The Spark Collective is a magickal community that meets monthly in Berkeley. Our circles bring people together to inspire personal transformation, foster community, and celebrate spirit. Our rituals use the sacred fire circle model and are inclusive and open to all. We hold a safe... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 11:00pm - Monday February 18, 2019 12:30am AKST
Oak
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
Monday, February 18
 

9:00am AKST

Beginning Devotional Practice
Devotional practice begins at the altar, but where does it end? After the practice is started, what comes next? Advancing a devotional practice past the first few years takes a lot of dedication. This session will take a close, candid look at the trials and triumphs associated with long term devotional practice. We will also consider strategies that can help pagan and polytheist devotional practitioners address the unexpected obstacles that can arise on this path.
Speakers
SM

Silence Maestas

Silence Maestas is an author, educator, and artist based in Salt Lake City and has presented at PantheaCon, Many Gods West, and regional gender- and sex-positivity conferences. Drawing on a background in witchcraft, bhakti devotionalism, Heathenry, and spirit work, Silence aims to... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am AKST

Biological Towns or Techno Cities?
Two quite different paths to sustainability are developing; can they co-exist? I perceive two radically different approaches to sustainability developing, one of dense, ‘smart’ cities and another of dispersed eco-villages and market towns. I suspect that most advocates of each approach are at best mildly aware of the other concept, but choosing wisely bids us understand both well. A summary of the 2 approaches, their advantages and constraints, and how Hestia and Hephaestus, respectively, symbolize these options, will be presented, followed by discussion.
Speakers
MS

Muriel Strand

Aunty M has been a pagan for 20 years, and has studied physics, engineering and economics on the side. Her radical analysis is centered around her deep love and reverence for Mother Earth.

Monday February 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am AKST

Deepening Connection with Breath, Chant and Song
We will deepen our connection to ourselves, each other, the earth and Goddess through a fun, exciting journey of sound. You will be led through deep breathing exercises with affirmations to connect positive thoughts with your own breath. Chant sounds that correspond to Chakras to enliven the energy centers. Sing simple songs to the Goddess to nurture our spirits. This revitalizing journey will be gently accompanied by acoustic guitar, Tibetan bowl and frame drum. No musical experience necessary. The workshop will end with a 20 minute mini-concert of enchanting acoustic Celtic inspired music.
Speakers
H

Hobbyhorse

Hobbyhorse is a musical duo from the San Francisco bay area. Behind their music is an eclectic spiritual path inspired by life, magic, the stars and planets, ancient wisdom and the timeless mythologies of the gods and goddesses. Influenced by Celtic, World and psychedelic folk music... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am AKST

Magickal Qi Gong Awakening the Dragon Within
The power of Qi or Chi the primordial energy of the universe is the driving force behind all phenomenon. Understanding the laws of Qi will not only greatly improve your health as well as magickal practice as well. In this lecture Rene Collins (Author of Way of the Magical Intelligence) teach from his new book Magickal Qi Gong Awakening the Dragon Within. He will be teaching theory around Qi and will be doing the practices in class. We'll also be go over magickal techniques you can use for your own operation. Be prepared to feel the heat of your own Qi.
Speakers
RC

Rene Collins

Rene Collins is an artist, magician and spiritual teacher with more than 30 years of experience. He is committed to improving the lives of others with his spiritual teachings, music and acting. Along with the music education business he manages, he is currently on staff as the spiritual... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Healing the Community pt 4
A series of community-building discussions and activities created by experienced community workers as response to recent discussions about inclusion/exclusion within the greater Pagan culture and PantheaCon. Each session in the series offers activities that can stand alone (if you can only attend one), or layer together to create a more in-depth experience. The intention is to provide opportunities for us to authentically, respectfully communicate and come away with ways to best meet the needs of our various intersecting communities. Anyone is welcome to any of them.
Monday Focus: We will recap session discussions from weekend and discuss ways that we can make space for the various needs of those within our broad PantheaCon community. What can we do to ensure inclusive space within the convention moving forward? What would you like to see?
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. Contact glenn@ancientways.com

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Pine
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am AKST

Herbal Allies for the Spirited Witch
Deepen your connection to the spirit world with herbal allies. As a medium, spirit led witch, and herbalist, Danielle will discuss ideas to strengthen and enhance your work with the spirits and ancestors by partnering with plant allies and herbalism. Meet some of the balms, banes, trees, and fungi rooted in spirit work. Explore herbal ways to support and boost the witch in body, mind, and spirit. Receive recipes and ideas to inspire and incorporate plants into your practice. Connect with an herbal ally to begin your green journey in the spirit world.
Speakers
DD

Danielle Dionne

Danielle Dionne is psychic medium, witch, writer and teacher. Danielle has been connecting to the dead since the age of six and reading professionally for over a decade. She runs Moth and Moon Studio, a spiritual education center located in Bedford, NH. Danielle’s eclectic practice... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

In the Face of Fear
Fear is something that has great value. But just like any Guardian Spirit it can turn to demon. This workshop/roundtable will confront the faces of fear that causes rifts within ourselves and our communities. Join me for tools and rituals designed to turn Fear from the vast Ocean that seeks to drown us into the watery mirror we learn from. We defiantly exist, move,love and create in a time of tremendous horror that has us scrambling for anything that resembles the light. Come remember that we are the light. We are the sacred hell and glorious terror to things that go bump in the night.
Speakers
IM

Irene McCalphin

Irene McCalphin is one third of the diverse witchcraft ternion The Virgo Homo Thugs for the Revolution. As co-founder and massage therapist of A Sovereign Embodiment Healing Collective and Boardmember of the Body Political Irene blends magic with massage, storytelling and performance... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Carmel
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Reiki 2 for magical people
Prerequisite: Reiki 1. Introduction to Reiki 2, with emphasis on magical uses. Techniques for using Reiki with magical ritual. Energizing liquids, creating sacred space, blessing & offerings.
Speakers
JR

Jessica Reiki Miller

Jessica first learned Reiki at Free Spirit Gathering in Maryland in 1992, and went on to train with multiple teachers here and in the Japan, and has been teaching Reiki full time for the last 15 years. A Reiki historian and technique innovator, her pagan give a much broader perspective... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am AKST

Spirits in a Broken Land
Mankind has always brokered an uneasy truce between themselves and the Good folk. But the world is changing and so are they. Take a look into the world of the Feral Faerie. Those other folk who have learnt to survive in mankind's ever polluted and damaged world. How have they adapted, how can we interact with them and what can they teach us? Can we find cross species Unity to help us heal the damage already done to Mother Earth?
Speakers
TS

Tara Sanchez

I am a Gardnerian HPS, Awenydd of The Anglesey Druid Order & Priestess of Hekate. I've been a practising Pagan and Magician for two decades, but I am an eternal student of the Mysteries. I am the author of The Temple of Hekate and am in the process of completing my 2nd book which... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
San Juan
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am AKST

Stirring the Power: Celebrating the Imbolc Bridge
Imbolc awakens the magical power that will fuel the active part of our year that begins in Spring. This instrumental sabbat heralds the thawing of the earth as it warms and the stirs the life within it to re-emerge. A time of confirmations and redirects for the coming year, the energy of Imbolc can serve as a beautiful bridge to the future. This presentation includes a brief class on the significance and various aspects of Imbolc, followed by a meaningful ritual that reignites our own sleeping power within us.
Speakers
SW

Sovereignty Workshops - Eric & Katrina Rasbold

Eric & Katrina Rasbold have written over thirty published books on various aspects of magic. Llewellyn Worldwide published Katrina’s book "Crossroads of Conjure" in Jan 2019. The Rasbolds created the CUSP magical tradition & are founding members of North Western Circles Association... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 11:00am - 12:30pm AKST
Oak
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00am AKST

Sweet Idolatry: Image Veneration in Paganism and Polytheism
Sacred images are a common part of pagan and polytheist spiritual engagement. Together we’ll explore examples of how statues, paintings, and other icons enhance our religious practice, then look closer at some of the practical methods we can use to empower spiritually significant images to make them part of our personal and collective paths.
Speakers
SM

Silence Maestas

Silence Maestas is an author, educator, and artist based in Salt Lake City and has presented at PantheaCon, Many Gods West, and regional gender- and sex-positivity conferences. Drawing on a background in witchcraft, bhakti devotionalism, Heathenry, and spirit work, Silence aims to... Read More →

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
DS

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

1:30pm AKST

A Hand in the Dark: Psychopomps in an Age of Anxiety
Defined in ancient Greek as the “guides of souls”, psychopomps have traditionally bridged the physical and non-physical worlds. Stemming from a similar root, psychology can be defined as the “study of the soul”, serving to bridge conscious and unconscious awareness. In an age marked by increased anxiety, depression, mental illness, and suicide, this presentation explores the roles and characteristics of these guides through the dark that can offer a sense of direction and hope.
Speakers
TL

Tiffany Lazic

Tiffany Lazic is a Registered Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director, owner of The Hive and Grove Centre for Holistic Wellness(Canada), and a long-standing member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. She has developed and teaches programs in psychospiritual development; the divine language... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Chant Writing for Ritual and Devotion
An exploration of the ways in which chant and song can be used to empower, support, and deepen ritual connection — both with the Divine and with each other. We will share practical guidelines on how to craft specific types of chants to fit a range of ceremonial and meditational needs -- be they personal, devotional, or performed in community. With these guidelines in mind and sacred intention in our hearts, we will pool our inspirational resources and work to co-create a chant communally. Although some musical background is helpful, this participatory workshop is appropriate for all levels of musicianship.
Speakers
JT

Jhenah Telyndru

Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is the founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, and has been walking a Pagan path for over 30 years. Her published works include "Avalon Within” (Llewellyn), "The Avalonian Oracle”(Schiffer Publishing), “Rhiannon: Divine Queen of the Celtic Britons... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm AKST

Reclaiming Sexuality discussion and ritual
In this discussion and ritual, we'll talk about the ways others have wrongfully taken ownership of our sexuality, and we'll learn why and how to reclaim that power for yourself. At the end of the discussion, participants will be invited to take part in a healing ritual to help start the process of moving forward and embracing your full power. Please be advised that this workshop will probably get a little heavy and we will be talking about some potentially triggering issues. All attendees over 18 years of age who come with an open heart and a desire to heal and to grow are welcome!
Speakers
MM

Melanie Marquis

Melanie Marquis is a lifelong practitioner of magick, the founder of United Witches global coven, and a local coordinator for the Pagan Pride Project. She's the author of Carl Llewellyn Weschcke: Pioneer and Publisher of Body, Mind, and Spirit, A Witch's World of Magick, The Witch's... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
San Juan
  General Pagan, Ritual

1:30pm AKST

Working with the Bones in Magic & Ritual
Animal remains, particularly bones and skulls have been used in a variety of magical ways for millennia. Come learn how to utilize these remains in your own practice, from the creation of spirit homes to the reading of bones. If you have animal skulls that you have yet to work with, feel free to bring them and learn how to wake them up to work with the spirits within.
Speakers
EA

Elizabeth Autumnalis

Elizabeth Autumnalis is a multi-generational witch, writer, and psychic. She was born and raised in Salem Massachusetts into a pagan family and has been practicing regularly for over twenty years. Elizabeth currently writes for Patheos Pagan and is the owner of Hawthorne & the Rose... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, 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
GT

Glenn Turner & friends

Glenn Turner and whoever wants to help, will bless the space and the group. This year Ohlone tribe members will help us. Glenn is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running her shop Ancient Ways in Oakland CA for the last 30 years. She can be reached at... Read More →

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