PantheaCon 2019: Full Schedule

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.

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

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

7:00pm AKST

Fire In The Head: Igniting the Spark of Awen in our Lives

The Bards and Druids of the ancient Celts sought the blessings of Awen, or Divine Inspiration, to illuminate their Art and expand their spiritual Sight in service to the Gods and their people. In reclaiming these paths to the Awen today, we look to ancient tools and modern techniques to activate this transformational energy in our lives. This workshop will discuss the history and lore of the Awen, and will present several techniques which lay a foundation for the seeker to directly tap into the Source of Awen and obtain firsthand experience of its soul-changing power.

Speakers

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 →

Friday February 15, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm AKST
Oak

Celtic-Druid, Workshop

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

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

Wonder, Ecstacy, Alchemy: Lives and Aspects of Dionysus

Dionysus is Ecstasy, Innocence, Wonder and Madness, the blooming vine and the ripe full fruit that surrenders its Essence to become Spirit. For all that we know of Dionysus, there is a deep Mystery which has gone all but unexplored in modern times. We have all heard of the Triple Goddess, but few have heard of the Triple God. In the MASC tradition of a Howlin’ Good Time (those who brought you the Room of Requirement), we will explore these Mysteries, discover wonder, engage in ecstacy and find and play with our edges. All over 21 are welcome!

Speakers

MASC

MASC is a group of diverse Magicians, Priestesses, and Priests practicing ecstatic magick and devotional worship of the Gods. While the practitioners within MASC come from a range of backgrounds in tradition and practice, they have worked together to create experiential and transformative... Read More →

Friday February 15, 2019 11:00pm - Saturday February 16, 2019 12:30am AKST
Oak

Hellenic- Roman, Ritual

9:00am AKST

Regeneration: Becoming Earth Healers

With climate change and multiple crises, the earth is in dire need of healing, and our global culture needs to move from exploitation beyond sustainability to regeneration. Achaeologist Marija Gimbutas used to say about the ancient Goddesses of Old Europe, “Remember, it’s not about fertility, it’s about regeneration.” In this workshop, Starhawk weaves together Goddess magic and permaculture to help us deepen our knowledge and commitment to regeneration. We’ll aspect the ancient Goddess—and bring her wisdom to both practical tools and ongoing strategies to further our abilities as healers and advocates.

Speakers

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 →

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

Goddess Spirituality, 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

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

1:30pm AKST

Realms of the Dark Goddess

She brings change, renewal and transformation – will you tread the paths of the Underworld to seek the wisdom of the Dark Goddess? The Dark Goddess is associated with death, crisis and loss, yet she is a powerful and important ally. When we enter her realms with respect and free will her mysteries begin to be revealed. Meeting her we face the Dark Goddess within. What wisdom will be revealed to us? Creating a powerful ritual container together we journey into her realms, seeking her power, her compassion and her knowledge. Not appropriate for children. Doors will close after 10 minutes.

Speakers

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 →

Saturday February 16, 2019 1:30pm - 3:00pm AKST
Oak

Goddess Spirituality, Ritual

3:30pm AKST

Tarot Reading Circle

This is a participatory experience in which you will give and receive insights from Tarot cards whether you've ever read a Tarot card before or not. No matter your expertise, you will learn new skills and deepen your divinatory and intuitive awareness. Each person will receive several messages from the heart regarding a personal issue. Suitable for everyone. Doors close 15 minutes in.

Speakers

Mary Greer

Mary K. Greer specializes in using Tarot and Lenormand cards for guidance, personal insight and transformation. With 50 years experience in Tarot, she is the author of eleven books including Tarot for Your Self, Who Are You in the Tarot, and the biography, Women of the Golden Dawn... Read More →

Saturday February 16, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Oak

Divination, Workshop

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

9:00pm AKST

Ancestors of Blood and Spirit

A group ritual attuning to our many races' Ancestors of Blood and Spirit from the most ancient times to known history. Includes Inner Contacts (spirit beings) for primal ancestral lineage handed on to RJ by W G Gray in the early 1970s, This is the time for all our Ancestors of Blood and Spirit, of all races, to be with us! Discover your unknown spirit Ancestors! We will be joined by Max & Lisa Goodwin from the Glastonbury White Spring Shrine in Britain.

Speakers

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.

Saturday February 16, 2019 9:00pm - 10:30pm AKST
Oak

Ceremonial, Ritual

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

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

11:00am AKST

Taking Root: Indigenous and Pagan Earth Magic

I IIndigenous cultures of California teach that the earth is sacred, as do earth-based Pagan traditions of many lands. In this age when the earth is threatened, how can we learn to connect deeply to land and place? How do people of settler cultures learn to respect and acknowledge indigenous peoples and wisdom, avoid appropriation and become strong allies and friends? What contributions can herbalism and permaculture make to the urgent work of earth and community healing? How do we build greater inclusion, unity, and momentum to go forward?

Speakers

Amythest Faria

Kanyon Coyote Woman Sayers-Rood

Starhawk

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

Indigenous Non-European, Panel

1:30pm AKST

Riding the Silver Wheel: The Lunar Mysteries of Avalon

The Moon exerts great influence on the Earth and all who dwell upon it, setting the rhythms of the ocean, guiding the patterns of growth and harvest, and overseeing the cycles of fertility. A powerful bridge to the Divine Feminine, the Moon illuminates our unconscious selves, serving as a mirror of our souls. Come explore empowering Moon-centered practices of the Avalonian Tradition: learn about the 13 Lunar Keys of the Avalonian Cycle of Revealing, experience the energies of the hidden Ninth phase of the Moon, and discover how all women can use Arianrhod’s Wheel to chart their monthly rhythms

Speakers

Jhenah Telyndru

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

Goddess Spirituality, Workshop

3:30pm AKST

Bright Lights Cast Dark Shadows

We cannot heal the Earth unless we are first able to heal ourselves; we are doomed to repeat what we do not repair. Profound healing must begin within. By unifying our light and shadow we move into deep relationship with our inner Self. Join Druid Chief Kristoffer Hughes on a journey to meet Efnysien & Nisien, the divine Celtic twins of dark and light, here we will explore the inner landscape, the power of our square mile, and discover how by changing and healing our selves we can truly transform and heal the World.

Speakers

Kristoffer Hughes

Kristoffer Hughes is the founder and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order in North Wales, UK. He is an award winning author and a frequent speaker and workshop leader throughout the United Kingdom and abroad. He works professionally for Her Majesty’s Coroner. He has studied with the... Read More →

Sunday February 17, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm AKST
Oak

Celtic-Druid, Workshop

7:00pm AKST

Journey Through the Faery Shadow

The powers offered to the witch by the denizens of the otherworld are potent, but they do not come without a price. On the road to Faery we must confront our shadow, lest we become enslaved by it. This road is treacherous, but fortunately there are maps. Folklore describes an initiatic pattern for journeying deep into the inner planes and together we will make that journey. We will encounter the Faerie Queen, travel through the rivers of Tears and Blood, and receive a blessing from the shining realm. This working is intended for intermediate to advanced magical practitioners.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Storm Faerywolf is a professional author, teacher, poet, and practicing warlock. He has been initiated into various streams of witchcraft, most notably the Faery tradition, where he holds the Black Wand of a Master. He is the founder of the BlueRose lineage, with students and initiates... Read More →

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

Faerie-Feri, Ritual

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

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

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

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

9:00am AKST

Re-wilding the Pagan Soul: Connecting to our Ancestors in Albion

Albion, the ancient name of England, Wales and Cornwall, evokes the mystery of stone structures, burial chambers, sacred groves and holy wells. Often referred to as the pagan holy land, it is the land to which many Neo-pagans pilgrimage to remember, reclaim, and reconstitute their memory. Through the lens of Ecopsychology and Epigenetics, we will explore how interaction with ancestral lands can help us reclaim our birthright as modern pagans and heal the land. We will end our time with a meditation to connect to these lands which live on in our blood and bones regardless of geography.

Speakers

Megan Rose Woolever and Ryan Indigo Warman

Megan Rose and Indigo are Ph.D. candidates in the School of Consciousness and Transformation at the California Institute of Integral Studies. They are senior apprentices to Orion Foxwood in the Celtic Shamanic tradition of Faery Seership. Megan Rose is also an initiated ceremonial... Read More →

Monday February 18, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am AKST
Oak

Celtic-Druid, Workshop

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

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