The Sacred Space Conference

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.

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.

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. 

Understanding the archetypal mythologies underlying the axis of the Age of Aquarius / Leo can provide insight into their balance point. In this class we will focus on the mythology held in the archetype of Leonian felines. Alchemically the lion has elements of both the chaotic unconscious and the ordered conscious, a key to transformation. We will look at the historical esoteric relationship of humanity and felines leading to traces of an occult tradition identified as “The Knowers of the Way” who were lion guides to the celestial world, and that have re-emerged to catalyze our understanding of this power. We will end the class with a segment in which you will have the opportunity to experience “The Knowers of the Way”.