The Sacred Space Conference: Full Schedule

The premier annual esoteric conference on the East Coast for intermediate to advanced practitioners

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8:30am EDT

All Levels Yoga

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Connect breath, body, and spirit through movement. This class features an accessible pace of foundational yoga poses with focused guidance and alignment cues. Stretch, strengthen, and de-stress with this stabilizing, focused practice. All Levels Yoga is most accessible to people who have some basic familiarity with yoga and are able to comfortably take low lunges (lunge with one foot forward and the back knee touching the mat), tabletop, warrior two and other foundational yoga poses. Modifications to increase or decrease challenge will be offered – everyBody welcome! Some mats available for use.

Speakers

Irene Glasse

Irene Glasse is a Heathen witch based in Western Maryland. She is a longtime teacher of witchcraft, meditation, and magic in the mid-Atlantic area. She is the co-author of Blackfeather Mystery School: The Magpie Training (Dragon Alchemy, 2022), a contributing writer of Gemini Witch: Unlock... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Fitz A

Workshop

10:00am EDT

A Wrinkle in Time: Expelling the Curses of the Year

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Lindsay B/C

In order to exorcise and protect against the Wayeb— the non-Euclidean time period of the Mayan Calendar (March 25 – March 29, 2025), Solomon Pakal will lead a ritual of expulsion and replacement of temporal dimensional energies. The Mayan solar year will reach its conclusion with the arrival of these five demonic curses. With their departure, a New Year Bearer will be rung in and be petitioned for a healthy rest of the Gregorian calendar year of 2025. Using adapted practices found in modern day Guatemalan highlands and pre-Columbian primary resources, this ritual aims to keep our community safe during this shattered instant and usher in a brighter time for the road ahead. “A Wrinkle in Time” will expand practitioners’ understanding of temporal dimensionality in the craft.

Speakers

Solomon Pakal

Solomon Pakal is a magical practitioner of over 20 years in numerous esoteric paths. He is a historian, former United States Army Officer, former professional athlete and Combat Sports Analyst. Solomon Pakal specializes in Angelic Magic as well as sorcery and devotion with the Gods of the Ancie... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lindsay B/C

Ritual

10:00am EDT

The Temple of Heka: Living Your Magick

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Fitz C

In more modern use, the term “Heka” has come to be used as another word for “magick”, particularly if your work includes Kemetic overlays. However, to the Ancient Egyptians, Heka had multiple layers of meaning and understanding for those who actively engaged its essence. The principle of Heka flowed through every aspect of mundane/magickal experience and the deep connections of As Above, So Below informed the cosmology of their practice. Using this same intention, Spirit truly informs matter and the place within where the mundane and magickal are opened. That opening becomes the liminal space for communication and guidance from the Higher Self. This ritual uses the underpinnings of Heka as participants walk the path of the elements, claim their name of power, call forth the pranic life force, and awaken the subtle bodies that illuminate Heka within. What to bring: An amulet to empower; ritual robes (if available) and water to hydrate. Please eat lightly before the ritual.

Speakers

Robin Fennelly

Robin Fennelly is an Elder within The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition and serves as High Priestess of Coven of the Mystic Path. Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in Eastern philosophy, Egyptian High Alchemy and the Western Magickal systems that form a core foundation that is diverse... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fitz C

Ritual

10:00am EDT

Eastern Astrology Crash Course

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Lindsay A

You’ve probably heard of the twelve animals of the Eastern zodiac. We will cover what the animals are, how they relate to each other, and how the five elements influence a person’s life and relationships in romance, business, and friendships. We will also cover karmic numerology, and how the nine karmic relations influence astrological readings, as well as how each person’s trigrams rotate throughout the year and how it can be used to improve day-to-day life. This course will combine the two main astrological systems in Asia: the Chinese system and its influence sphere (Korea, Manchuria, Vietnam, Japan, parts of southeast Asia), and the Tibetan system and its influence sphere (Mongolia, Central Asia, Turkic & Tungusic Siberia).

Speakers

David Shi

David Shi is a shamanic worker and folk magic practitioner who primarily engages in traditional North Asian forms of shamanism. He is primarily of Manchurian descent, but can also trace ancestry to Mongolian, Chinese, Korean, as well as a little Tungus Siberian and ancient Central Asian Turkic... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Lindsay A

Workshop

10:00am EDT

Freyr: A God for Our Times

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Owens Amphitheater

The Norse God Yngvi-Freyr has a long history. Different facets of his nature have come to the fore in different eras. Two of his aspects are especially relevant today: his emerging role as a champion of wild places and wild creatures, and his historical importance as lord of friðr, which means something like “peace that is actively cultivated and maintained.” We will discuss both of these aspects in relation to both ancient sources and modern experience. I will also share some prayers and practices for honoring and working with Freyr.

Speakers

Ann Sheffield (Gróa)

Ann Sheffield (“Gróa”) has been Heathen for thirty years and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Troth, an international organization promoting and supporting inclusive Heathenry. She is also a member of Whispering Lake Grove, Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF Druidry). Author of two books, Frey, Go... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Owens Amphitheater

Workshop

10:00am EDT

Generational Trauma and Spiritual Hunger

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Duncan

So much of the hunger that is taken advantage of in capitalism and consumerism is built on spiritual hunger — out of the actual hunger of the Great Depression and the World Wars of the 20th century. Modern western culture is an offspring of widespread hunger — both literal and spiritual. How does this hunger influence our culture and our spiritual pursuits?

Speakers

Katrina Messenger

Katrina Messenger is a poet, priestess, warrior, and witch. She is also a full-time Wiccan mystic and an ordained minister. For over thirty five years, she has studied mythology, esoteric sciences, and human development. She is the founder of Connect DC (1999) and Reflections Mystery School (2004) in... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Duncan

Workshop

10:00am EDT

Re-membering the Cosmic Self; An Osiris Workshop

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Grason

This workshop continues the journey of healing started in Reforging the Inner Self and Healing Traumatic Events, but focuses on the cosmic aspects of our being. Building on the foundational work of collecting fragmented pieces of our current selves, this workshop delves into our past, present, and future lives, addressing the trauma and external events that fracture our higher mind. Using the myth of Osiris, we will gather our scattered cosmic components and reassemble them into a unified whole. This re-membering process reclaims our lost skills and capabilities, enabling our higher minds to access more of their full cosmic ability. Note: Attendance of the prior class is not necessary.

Speakers

Haeleron

Haeleron continues his work with Hephaestus on both the physical and cosmic levels. While being a life-long pagan, and a practicing witch for the past 14 years, the recent year has brought him into a strong contact with Ptah, Anubis, and Sehkmet, who are currently driving his spiritual... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Grason

Workshop

10:00am EDT

Sacred Crossroads – Druidry and Witchcraft

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Fitz B

It may appear on face value that Druidry and Witchcraft are two separate paths, and yet their evolution and development are inexorably and intimately connected. In this class Hughes takes you on a journey to discover where both these systems intersect, and how that intersectionality can transform the practitioner. What are the similarities between the two practises and how can elements from each one be incorporated into praxis? Who are the deities of magical practise and what inspiration can they bring to the table of Druidry and Witchcraft. Can a Druid be a Witch? Can a Witch be a Druid?

Speakers

Kristoffer Hughes

Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order and the award-winning author of several books that focus on Welsh/Celtic spirituality, mythology and magic. He is a first language native Welsh speaker born to a Welsh family in the mountains of North Wales. He is a Druid and member of the Gors... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fitz B

Workshop

10:00am EDT

The Witches’ Forge: The Warriors Will and the Iron Pentacle

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Fitz A

Faery witches seek to refine their skills, increase their knowledge, and deepen their power. Toward this the Iron Pentacle is vital. Like a blacksmith working a forge, we use this tool to reshape, sharpen, and temper our will. As a psychic tool the Pentacle offers us a means to identify areas where we consume life force or may be leaking it away. As a ritual practice it offers a means to heal and strengthen those areas affected by imbalance or injury, thus strengthening our will and our magic.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Storm Faerywolf is a professional author, experienced teacher, visionary poet, and practicing warlock. He was trained in various streams of magic and witchcraft, most notably the Anderson Faery tradition, where he holds the Black Wand of a Master. He is chancellor of Modern Witch University, co-founder... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Fitz A

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Moving with the Serpent from the Earth to the Stars: A Magical Working to Claim Our Place in the Cosmos

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Fitz C

When we know and claim our rightful place in the world, we comprehend both the gifts we offer and our duty to the world. We are all magical beings. Iron from the stars flows in our blood. We live on planet Earth, and gaze into the sky, guided by the stars. We traverse the astral planes and climb the trees of magic between the realms. By orienting ourselves here on earth, we make the first move to claim our place. Let our bodies move with Serpent energy in order to shed our skins, transform our spirits, and awaken our sovereignty. Let us move out further—together—and find our place in the cosmos, singing our own song to blend with the songs of our siblings as they take their place as well. Claim your place. Offer your gifts. This is an active magical working. The doors will be barred ten minutes into this session.

Speakers

T. Thorn Coyle

T. Thorn Coyle (they/them) worked in many strange and diverse occupations before settling in to write full time. A student of the magical arts for over forty years, they have taught in nine countries, on four continents, and in twenty-five states. A queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent mystic with... Read More →

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. She holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric through her drawing... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Fitz C

Ritual

1:30pm EDT

Building Resilient Pagan Communities

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Duncan

Along with providing spiritual union, opportunities for magical development, and social connections, Pagan and metaphysical groups, covens, groves, and chapters face challenges from the outside. Our communities are targeted by extremist organizations seeking to recruit members and by antisocial individuals seeking power over others. Additionally, some Pagan groups use holdover practices that are inaccessible or unwelcoming to the very people we are most hoping to help. Explore tools and techniques for increasing accessibility, identifying red flags, building policies that make predation more challenging for those who seek to do harm, conflict resolution, and more.

Speakers

Irene Glasse

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Duncan

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Building Spirit Houses For Fun and (Profit?)

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Fitz B

Join us for an intensive workshop led by esteemed author and practitioner, Mortellus, as we delve into the mysterious and misunderstood art of necromancy and explore the ways that spirit houses can enhance your magical practice. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn advanced techniques from Mortellus while expanding your magical repertoire. What You’ll Learn: • Historical Context: An introductory discussion of foundational techniques, source texts, and how we might apply that to contemporary practice. • Practical Techniques: Whether they reside in a pocket, rest upon an altar, or take up residence in some forgotten corner of a mausoleum, we’ll dive into how spirit houses can guide, support, and gain hands-on experience with housing the dead. • But Why? Discuss the responsibilities inherent in working with spirit houses, the why, the where, and to what end. What Should You Bring? Bring along any items you prefer for note-taking. A Little Show and Tell: Mortellus will be bringing along a few cooperative and consenting spirit houses from their personal practice for participants to get hands on with. Who Should Attend: This workshop is ideal for any practitioner curious about the intersection of spirituality and the afterlife. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding, Mortellus provides a welcoming space for learning and growth, along with a unique blend of scholarly knowledge and practical wisdom that renders complex subjects accessible and empowering for all participants.

Speakers

Mortellus

Mortellus is a lineaged Third Degree Gardnerian High Priestex of the Long Island Line and author of the award winning Do I Have To Wear Black? and current best-seller The Bones Fall in a Spiral. They are presently hard at work editing Necrobotany, The Morticulture of Death for its spring 2025 r... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Fitz B

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Experimental Magick

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Fitz A

In this innovative workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting highly personalized and proficient magickal techniques. We will delve into reverse engineering magickal practices from the past and present, uncovering their core principles and adapting them to suit our individual needs. Through a blend of historical analysis, an understanding of the mechanics, the observation of natural phenomena, and insights from science, participants will learn to create unique and effective magickal practices. The workshop includes guidance on conducting magickal experimentations and refining techniques through trial and error. This blend of theory and practical insights empowers participants to enhance their magickal skills and develop a deeper connection with the natural and magickal world.

Speakers

Mat Auryn

Mat Auryn is an influential author and teacher in occultism and witchcraft, with an international audience. His books Psychic Witch, Mastering Magick, and The Psychic Art of Tarot offer practical insights into psychic and magickal practices. He also co-authored Pisces Witch with Ivo Domin... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Fitz A

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Exploring the Myths of Avalon: Reclaiming the Legacy of the Holy Isle

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Owens Amphitheater

From beyond the mists of time and through the pages of literature, Avalon calls to us. A half-remembered legacy arising from a confluence of history, mythology, and legend, this Otherworldly Island of Apples has nevertheless intrigued and inspired us for almost a thousand years. But what do we really know about Avalon? To answer this question, we will trace the Avalonian Stream of Tradition back to its source, following it as it winds through the landscapes of Arthurian legend, Welsh mythology, Gaulish historical accounts, and lore from Celtic, Germanic, and Greek lands. Then, guided by the mythic map that this work has revealed to us, we will undertake a journey over water to reach the shores of the Holy Island itself.

Speakers

Jhena Telyndru

Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is a priestess, author, and educator. She founded the Sisterhood of Avalon in 1995, and serves as Academic Dean of the Avalonian Theological Seminary. A formally trained Celticist through the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, she also holds a BA (Hons... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Owens Amphitheater

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Folklore and Animism in a Disenchanted World

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Lindsay B/C

The nineteenth and twentieth centuries saw an apparent triumph of materialism and a disenchantment of the average person’s perceptions of the world. With that, folk knowledge and the spirits which were once recognized by the average person fade to obscurity or become the quaint stories and superstitions of the past. At least, this is what we’ve been told. Much of the world still believes in and experiences the uncanny. People relay urban legends and create new folklore because they need to process those things which exist beneath the surface. In this class we will explore how the paranormal, the weird, the pop-cultural, and the creepy lore of the internet may tie into the living and animistic reality of the world.

Speakers

BJ Swain

BJ Swain is the author of Living Spirits: A Guide to Magic in a World of Spirits, Luminarium: A Grimoire of Cunning Conjuration, and Familiar Unto Me: Witches Sorcerers and Their Spirit Companions. He was a contributing editor for Heaven and Hell 2018: The Grimoire Issue, and has had ess... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Lindsay B/C

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Sacred Sight: Norse Seidr and Greek Oracular Workings for the Modern World

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Grason

Explore the rich world of ancient prophetic Seer traditions with North Wyldewood High Priestesses JoAnna Farrer and Denise Cruci. With over twenty years of magical experience in practice together, JoAnna and Denise will share their expertise in Norse Seidr and Greek Oracular practices adapted for the modern day. JoAnna specializes in Greek Oracular seer work while Denise is a practitioner of Seidr and a Priestess of Freyja. This workshop will guide you through the basics of trance-based prophecy as it was practiced in ancient Norse and Greek cultures highlighting their similarities and differences as well as the unique way North Wyldewood has modified these styles of oracular work. Learn how to safely deepen your understanding of integrated prophetic work.

Speakers

Denise Cruci

Denise Cruci is the co-High Priestess and co-founder of the North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition. She served as The Troth steward for NYC for three years and was a founding member of Björnsal, along with Patricia Lafayllve, performing spae at festivals and private events in the US Northeast. Fo... Read More →

Joanna Farrer

JoAnna Farrer is the co-high priestess of North Wyldewood Coven, co-founder of the North Wyldewood Tradition, and a professional violinist and teacher. She discovered Wicca at age 12 and has been a member of North Wyldewood Coven since its founding in 2003. JoAnna is a graduate of Juilliard... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Grason

Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Seven Points of Temporal Protection

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

Lindsay A

Learn the powerful technique of placing circles of protection along your personal timeline, creating interlocking shields that safeguard your entire existence. Rooted in the belief that time is multidimensional, this method identifies critical junctures or ‘nodes’ in your life. Workshop Highlights: Understanding Temporal Nodes: Learn to recognize significant points in your timeline that influence your well-being. Creating Protective Circles: Master the art of reinforcing these nodes with protective energy, enhancing your resilience. Harmonizing Your Life Path: Positively influence your journey through time, ensuring a harmonious and empowered existence. Ideal for practitioners seeking advanced metaphysical techniques, this workshop equips you with tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and stability.

Speakers

Wendy Mata

Wendy Mata, the founder of Bruja Power Botanica, is a devoted guide on the journey to reclaiming one’s inner power. She believes that awakened souls have the potential to inspire transformative change. As a Lunar Priestess, Wendy’s path includes initiation in Shamanism in Yucatan, Mexi... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Lindsay A

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Sarff Goch Ritual: The Power of the Red Serpent

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Fitz C

Within Welsh folk tradition the term “Sarff/Sarffes Goch” is used to refer to the folkloric Devil. However, literally translated “Sarffes Goch” is the Red Serpent. Serpents are regarded as beings of cunning intelligence, magic, and mystery. Deeply linked with Witchcraft and forms of folk magic, the Sarff Goch acts as a representation of the serpentine currents of the Earth in contemporary forms of Witchcraft and magic. In this ritual we will draw the power of the serpent to us, and metaphorically shed our skin so as to step into an embodied sense of empowerment and security.

Speakers

Mhara Starling

Mhara Starling was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and speaks Welsh as her first language. She is a Swynwraig, a modern day Welsh Witch. Mhara leads Cylch y Sarffes Goch (Circle of the Red Serpent), an intimate Welsh coven operating in the Welsh marches. She is also an Aw... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fitz C

Ritual

3:30pm EDT

Animism in a Heathen Context: The Zusaagpflicht

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Duncan

Something often glossed over about modern Heathenry is a core belief in animism. Our forebears lived much closer to the land than we generally do. The belief that plants, animals, minerals, and humans all contain Spirit (animism) seems to have always been present in their world. In this class we explore how the Zusaagpflicht can help us get back to balance between the non-human and human peoples that inhabit this realm. This Urglaawisch “Sacred Promise” is easier to fulfill (regardless of spiritual belief) if we expand the 3 R’s beyond “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” by adding “Re-Think, and Reject”. Then we can begin to truly re-work our position and become better neighbours to our plant, animal, mineral, and aethereal neighbours.

Speakers

Ralph Victoria Young

Ralph Victoria Young has been practicing some form of magic since the late 1990s, and fell into Heathenry in 2015. A lineaged Hex in the Oley Freindschaft and the Blobarrick Freindschaft, Ralph is clergy in the Urglaawe religion and a certified Death Midwife. Intermittently, they host the Holle’s Ha... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Duncan

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Bones, Ink and Skin: The Future-Past of Ritual Tattoo

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Owens Amphitheater

What is the magic of Tattoos? Why after millennia, we are still seeking that magic? For anyone who looks for healing and magic via tattoo work. This workshop introduces you to the History of Ritual Tattoo and Ness Bosch’s work on the field, her groundbreaking shamanic work, digging into the realms to find answers for those seeking such a Tattoo. To answer questions such as: What do you need? Why? Where do I need this Tattoo? What can you heal? A Ritual Tattoo can bring big changes to our lives. This workshop is for anyone who likes tattoos or would like to know more about Ritual Tattoo from a healing and magical perspective.

Speakers

Ness Bosch

Ness Bosch, La Huesera, is an Iberian Shamaness and Priestess. Author, independent researcher, and mother of three, Ness lives in Scotland. She is a Founding member of the Goddess Community Scotland and the Founder of The Covenant of the Waters, The Path of the Bones, and Clan of the Bone Woman... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Owens Amphitheater

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Casting the Triangle of Stillness

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Fitz A

This is a gentle and durable casting that is valuable in and of itself or as an adjunct to other castings or rituals. When invoked, this casting creates a triangular area of stillness wherein the effects of causality and temporal forces are greatly diminished. In relative terms, this means that the force of synchronicity is notably strengthened. It is also a supportive casting for trance states, divine embodiment, healing, and more. After explaining the underpinnings and casting protocol we will experience it.

Speakers

Ivo Domínguez, Jr.

Ivo Domí nguez, Jr. has been a witch since 1978 and is one of the founders and Elders of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. He is the anchor author for the new twelve book Witch’s Sun Sign Series. Ivo is the author of The Four Elements of the Wise, Keys to Perception, Casting Sacred Space, Practical... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fitz A

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Esoteric Infrastructure

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Lindsay B/C

Temples, Groves, Hofs, Libraries, Athenaea, Sanctuaries, Labyrinths, Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places. What is it that draws human beings to ‘place?’ And what is it about such places in the physical world that connects people and gives them a sense of rootedness and meaning? With the rise of the internet and the availability of ‘anytime and anywhere’ have esoteric communities of all stripes grown beyond the need for places? There will be an exploration of these questions along with examples of such places available to those walking these magickal, spiritual, and religious paths.

Speakers

Michael G. Smith

Michael G Smith has been practicing Wicca, Magick, and various esoteric disciplines since 1989 and became active in the Pagan community in 1993 when he joined the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, a Wiccan organization in the Mid-Atlantic region, and serves as an Elder of the ASW, responsible... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lindsay B/C

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Hellenic Hekate

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Fitz B

Hekate, the Goddess of Witchcraft (Pharmaka) and the Crossroads, is one of the Great Ones most involved in the rebirth of Paganism as a magical tradition. In literature, She is first mentioned in Hesiod in the 8th century BCE and is the most important deity in the Chaldean Oracles, which were of critical importance to the Neoplatonic philosophers through the 6th century CE. This class explores Hekate from a Hellenic and Hellenistic standpoint with an emphasis on cultic practices. It includes a pathworking to encounter Hekate on the inner planes.

Speakers

Gwendolyn Reece

Dr. Gwendolyn Reece is the high priestess of Theophania, a coven in the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel based in Washington, DC. She is the President of the Sacred Space Foundation (which runs the Sacred Space Conference) and is the author of The Waters of Mnemosyne: Ancient Greek Religion... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Fitz B

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Music and Movement in Ritual

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Lindsay A

Oftentimes in rituals, music is only present in the background to help mask other noises, and physical movement is minimized. However, music and movement can be brought forward to play a more integral role in our rituals, taking center stage rather than being afterthoughts. Music can add dynamic layers; and movement – in the form of ritualized gestures or dance – can help you focus or express your intent in a way that words cannot. In this workshop we will discuss how to center music and movement into your rituals, including: their historical use, the considerations that go into selecting music, and the different ways we can move our bodies (seated or standing) to reflect and enhance our workings.

Speakers

Rowanne "Boudica" Wayland

Rowanne ‘Boudica’ Wayland is a witch and dancer currently residing in Maryland. A member of the pagan community for over three decades, she follows an eclectic and meandering path that has worked its way into her dance. As a dancer she teaches and performs under the name of Boudica... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lindsay A

Workshop

3:30pm EDT

The Science and Magic of Grief Affecting Mind, Body, and Spirit

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Grason

Grief in some form is experienced by everyone, everywhere. Over the past six years Nanci suffered the passing of her elderly father, several relatives from Covid, and her beloved husband, with each loss affecting her differently. Join her as she shares her extensive research into the scientifically proven effects of grief and grieving on the mind, body, and spirit; how they’ve influenced her magical practices; and how to be supportive of yourself and others when adjusting to a New Normal. We’ll discuss rituals and exercises of remembrance and mourning, and gain strength from one another as we look at ways to cope with loss. We are not alone. We are not crazy. We’re in grief.

Speakers

Nanci Moy

Nanci Moy has been practicing and studying Wicca/Paganism for over twenty five years and is an Elder of Strangers’ Gate Coven in New York City. She’s a Priestess of the Celtic goddess Brigid, patroness of Healers, Bards, Smiths/Crafters, Peacemakers, and Mourners/Keening Women... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Grason

Workshop

7:00pm EDT

Guardians, Ancestors, and Wights – Oh My!: Understanding Your Local Spirit Hierarchies

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Grason

Explore the rich tapestry of local entities that inhabit our surroundings and learn how to connect with and honor these guardians of the land. Participants will gain insights into the hierarchical structures of these spirits, discovering their roles, how they interact with each other, and how they interact with us. These insights will enable participants to understand how to work more deeply with the spirits of their land.

Speakers

Elizabeth Autumnalis

Elizabeth Autumnalis (they/them) is a modern folk witch who weaves their work with the Spirits of Place, local seasonal cycles, and their love of storytelling into a practice they call New England Folk Magic. Elizabeth is a High Priestex and Ordained Minister with the Temple of Witchcraft tradition and... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grason

Workshop

7:00pm EDT

Hoodoo and the Crossroads: Conjure in the Graveyard and at the Crossroads

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Lindsay B/C

The Crossroads are the “Axis Mundi”, the Center of the World. This overview class will explore the human roots of the Crossroads. Doctor Beverley will discuss the spiritual and magical significance of the Crossroads and will suggest Rootwork, Ritual, and Conjure methods for working at the Crossroads. Graveyard Hoodoo is also covered – including methods for collecting graveyard dirt, times of day, warnings, and common spiritual uses.

Speakers

Beverly Smith (Doctor Beverly)

Beverley Smith, also known as “Doctor Beverley” in the Conjure/Hoodoo community, has been a spiritual teacher and civil rights advocate since the early 1990s. She was a teacher and a High Priestess in the Druidic Craft of the Wise: The American Rite for over 20 years. Currently she is a two-head... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Lindsay B/C

Workshop

7:00pm EDT

Reviving the God of Death – Cultivating Magical Power with Saturn

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Lindsay A

For the first 4,000 years of astrological and magical practice, adepts worked with Saturn as an initiator into occult mysteries. As the lord of death and the world beyond the veil, he was the go-to planetary deity for cultivating psychic skill and forming relationships with spirits. In this workshop, Merlin will help you discover Saturn as the lord of witches and magicians. Using historical analysis, Ancient Greek translation, hermetic philosophy, and practical examples, he’ll demonstrate the value of working with Saturn as the astral lord of magic. At the end, you will have the opportunity to commune with Saturn directly by making your own Saturn talismans, and to begin cultivating a relationship with the great mage of the seven stars.

Speakers

Matthew Merlin

Matthew Merlin is a professional traditional astrologer, ritual magician, and translator of Ancient Greek and Sanskrit. He teaches and practices astrology as a complete spiritual path, utilizing the natal chart alongside alchemy, ritual magic, and daily meditation to bring healing and empowerm... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Lindsay A

Workshop

7:00pm EDT

Skillful Aspecting: Safety, Consent, and Integrity When Embodying Deity

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Owens Amphitheater

Aspecting is the art of inviting a deity to use you as a vessel for direct interaction with participants. Running this kind of spiritual voltage through your body and mind can be risky without proper preparation. We’ll present our organized system for six weeks of thorough preparation for safe and productive aspecting: preparing your energetic body, researching the deity’s lore, trance journey negotiations and contracts, inviting deity to co-create the structure of the ritual, garb and props, feeding and watering your godly guest, tenders for the aspector, coming down from the deity-high after aspecting, and how to respond productively to questions and feedback people have for you after the ritual.

Speakers

Murphy Robinson

Murphy Robinson (he/they) is a magic-weaver, wilderness guide, animist, and activist. He specializes in trance journeying, the Norse runes, archery magic, and the sacred hunt. As a queer transmasculine priestx, he explores healthy and healing ways to reclaim the sacred masculine. Jamie Waggoner and... Read More →

Jamie Waggoner

Jamie Waggoner (she/her) is an author, Pagan priestess, and a practicing witch for more than twenty five years. Jamie is the author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, 2024), and contributor to Witchology Magazine, Haunted Magazine, and The Feminine Macabre, among others. Connec... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Owens Amphitheater

Workshop

9:00pm EDT

Party

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00am EDT

Fitz C

Party with performances by Kindred Crow and Nathaniel Johnstone

Speakers

Kindred Crow

Kindred Crow is a Pagan Folk project featuring Irene Glasse (Cassandra Syndrome, Imbolc Fire, Revel Moon), Ash Glasse (Cassandra Syndrome, Imbolc Fire), percussionist Strix, didgeridoo player Caine Dreamwalker, vocalist Layla, and late band member singer songwriter Kat Gray (Kat Savery, Twelve Days Dry). Kindred Crow is an acoustic journey through mystery, magic, myth, and mirth. Pagan Folk: Soaring lyrics over powerful rhythms. A little bit of... Read More →

Nathaniel Johnstone

Nathaniel Johnstone is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter who sings about humanity, myth and whimsy. His work includes the transhumanist fantasy The Mother Matrix and the playfully audacious The Dubious Hat and Other Tales of Ineffable Horror. Steampunk-Music.com praises his “technical dex... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00am EDT
Fitz C

Party