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Join our huge and varied Pagan, Heathen, Wiccan, Reconstructionist, Indigenous, spiritual and magical groups in education and celebration February 2016 in San Jose, CA. More information can be found about the conference at www.pantheacon.com

The schedule is complete as of October 21, 2015 - 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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Thursday, February 11
 

3:00pm PST

Early Bird Social
You've arrived early and don't know what to do? These rooms are open to anyone at PantheaCon (without your badge as reg isn't open yet) for socializing. Families are welcome and it is usually a quieter space than the Lobby Bar.

You are also welcome to bring food. There will be large round tables and chairs. 
Thursday February 11, 2016 3:00pm - 7:00pm PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm PST

All Pagan and Polytheist Meet and Greet

the Bay Area group All Pagans and Polytheists will gather to network.  All are welcome to join in, even if you are not part of the group - yet! We welcome tri-fold information boards (that later will be on the Information tables along the poolside hallway.)  Boards will be available for groups, both local and not in the area, to post info on. Our website www.allpagans.net will be running nearby to show what and how this networking group can function. At 8 pm we will have a Round table discussion about some of the topics brought up at meetings over the last year. In the coming year we expect to have some Focus topics at our group meetings.

            Feel free to join in, or just use the space to relax in after your early arrival at PantheaCon.

Speakers
AP

All Pagans and Polytheists

We are a diverse group of pagans and polytheists in the Bay Area and Northern California. There is, of course, a great deal of diversity of definitions for who we are, but in general most people know that pagan means “of the country” and many of us practice reconstructions of... Read More →

Thursday February 11, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm PST

Late Evening (early bird) Gathering

You've arrived early and don't know what to do? These rooms are open to anyone at PantheaCon (with or without your badge if you missed the times that Registration was open) for socializing. Families are welcome and it is usually a quieter space than the Lobby Bar.

 You are also welcome to bring food. There will be large round tables and chairs. 

Thursday February 11, 2016 9:00pm - Friday February 12, 2016 12:00am PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion
 
Friday, February 12
 

12:30pm PST

Opening Ritual
Join us as we bless this space and gather together to shield and encompass the hotel and our extended space during this gathering of the tribes.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner & friends

Glenn Turner and whoever wants to help, will bless the space and the group. Glenn, a witch since 1968 and a founder of NROOGD and Covenant of the Goddess, is also master of Sirius Encampment OTO (1983). She is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Ritual

1:30pm PST

Connecting to the Soul’s Wisdom With Hypnosis
You hold inside of you all of the answers that you need to live a happy, successful life, the life that you were born to live. During this workshop with a magically minded professional hypnotherapist, you will learn about hypnosis and how it can help you identify and overcome subconscious obstacles and blocks so that you can live an even more successful, happy and productive life. You will experience a group hypnosis session to aid in the process of overcoming these blocks by connecting to the wisdom of your Soul. Closed after 30 Min.
Speakers
BT

Brenda Titus

Brenda is passionate about helping people transform their lives through the power of hypnosis. She has 15 years of experience counseling and advocating for victims of sexual assault, adults molested as children, and other traumatic events. Now she brings the potent, life-changing... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Juan
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Counseling Skills 101
Do people come to you when they need support or help with difficult experiences and emotions? How do you respond when someone tells you about a cancer diagnosis, a hard choice, a frightening experience? How can you use your compassion, your words, your presence, and your perceptions to be most helpful to members of your circle/grove/community? A primer in the ways our body language and our verbal responses and questions can facilitate or hamper the support we offer, with handouts for further study and exploration. Geared toward clergy, although all are welcome and encouraged.
Speakers
CG

Christina Gargiullo

Christina (aka Gwen) is trained as a chaplain and has worked with hospital, homeless, prison, and hospice populations. She is a priestess in Come As You Are Coven and in Our Lady of the Wells Church and runs a google+ group called Pagan Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling, which you... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Defense Against the Dark Arts
Defense Against the Dark Arts (for kids, parents, and those who wish they were kids). Zebrine Gray directed Hogwarts summer camps for 12 years and continues to explore pop culture magic. She brings her extensive experience in teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts to this workshop. She will teach active games based on Harry Potter and offer a simple lesson in shielding and protection focused on the “Protego” spell. Join us for some Hogwarts magic!
Speakers
ZG

Zebrine Gray

Zebrine Gray has been directing and teaching interfaith children's programs based in fantasy for twelve years. She is the Headmistress of Hogwarts and a Jedi Grandmaster at her programs, and she loves to bring magical meaning through pop culture to seekers of all ages through her... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Gruncles and Aunties: Creating Intentional Community
This workshop is designed to discuss the challenges and rewards of creating intentional community through non-traditional extended family structures. How do Pagans translate the idea of family-of-choice into a healthy and functional dynamic for the next generation? Attendees are invited to share their own experience and trade ideas on what is working, in addition to divulging some less successful experiments.
Speakers
SS

Sonja Sadovsky

Sonja Sadovsky, author of The Priestess and the Pen, explores topics of self-identity, Goddess worship, sexuality, and creating intentional community in this upcoming event. She is the leader of Covenant of the Serpent's Song, a Wiccan group located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

1:30pm PST

Intro to Reiki 1 for Magical People
Reiki Energy Healing is an easy to learn, easy to use technique for promoting healing, improving mood, reducing stress, and decreasing pain, deepeing meditation that can also be used in magical ways. It works by activating the ability of the hands to transmit 'ki' energy to nourish the body's ability to heal itself. Use on self, others and in magical ways. Class includes Reiki 1 attunement. Taught by 20year+ Professional Reiki Master/Teacher who first learned Reiki at event like Pantheacon. Door closes 20 minutes in to avoid meditation/attunement disruption.
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 →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Psychic Skill-Boosting for Kids and their Grown-ups
Explore fun ways to strengthen your psychic and magickal power while enjoying family time with your loved ones. Appropriate for all ages.
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 A Witch's World of Magick, The Witch's Bag of Tricks, Beltane, and Lughnasadh, all from Llewellyn Publications... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Truth of the Matter (alchemy demystified)
An exploration of alchemy, using its three principles - sulphur, Mercury, & salt - to understand the true nature of reality. Detailed explanations of practices, philosophies, and alchemy on whole will be plainly given in hopes to demystify this closely guarded art.
Speakers
AH

Avery Hopkins

Avery Hopkins is a full-time alchemist and the creator of Kymia Arts, an online platform originally designed to make available and inform the public about ancient alchemical philosophies and preparations - with a specific focus on the extraction of oil from metals and metallic alchemy... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Discussion

1:30pm PST

Weather Witchery
A comprehensive discussion exploring different types of weather and the most effective magic to work during each one. Elemental affiliations of each weather type is covered, as well as folk lore, traditional magic, and how to draw in certain weather systems. (Book: "Weather or Not")
Speakers
KR

Katrina Rasbold

Katrina Rasbold is a best-selling author of thirty books, all available on Amazon.com. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion and has taught workshops and classes throughout California for more than two decades. She and her husband, Eric Rasbold, are the co-founders of the CUSP (Climbing Up... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Willful Bane: the History, Techniques and Ethics of Hexing
Willful Bane is about the ethics of banework, the history of it in Appalachian folk magic, plus lots of practical experience that includes dollies, sachets, vinegar, chicken feet, marshmallows etc. We'll dive into history, legend, techniques and--perhaps most important--ethics. Come learn about the joy of hex.
Speakers
BB

Byron Ballard

H. Byron Ballard, BA, MFA, is a ritualist, teacher, speaker and writer. She has served as a featured speaker and teacher at Sacred Space Conference, Pagan Unity Festival, Pagan Spirit Gathering, Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference, Glastonbury Goddess Conference and other gatherings... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Animal Transformation
An introduction to animal transformation, including choosing an animal (or letting it choose you), getting into and out of headspace, interactions with a guide, and practical applications. This class is about how to mentally shapeshift and how to care for a human animal. Physical shifting is often achieved through the use of costuming, which will also be discussed. Transformation will be demonstrated.
Speakers
A

Azalea

Sex educator and human animal trainer Azalea has been involved in the animal roleplay community since 2008. She has taught classes at the San Francisco Citadel, organized human animal events, trained an assortment of human pets and been a variety of animals, and recently served as... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

The Changing Earth: Challenge and Responses
We all know that Gaia’s ecosystem is under severe strain from human activities, and most of us have some general idea what the problems are. Amber K and Azrael Arynn K will present a briefing on those challenges, gleaned from science and environmental organizations worldwide; and then will discuss the creative and positive responses by individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. What is the outlook for our home planet in the decades to come, what is being done to face the challenges, and what still needs to be done by every responsible inhabitant of the Earth?
Speakers
AK

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K are Wiccan priestesses, authors of True Magick, Ritualcraft, Covencraft, How to Become a Witch, and other books. They are active with Ardantane in New Mexico. Ardantane, PO Box 307, Jemez Springs NM 87025. www.ardantane.org.

Friday February 12, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

The Outer Circle: Marginalization within Paganism
We are often advised to leave our "differences at the door" as we enter into sacred space. This panel centers the experiences and lives of Pagans who disagree. We living at the intersections of queer, trans, fat, color and gender are here to obliterate the stereotyped image of the Witch.
Speakers
IM

Irene McCalphin

Irene McCalphin aka Magnoliah Black is a Bay Area writer, model & performance artist who blends modern movement & words with neo-burlesque to create socially conscious art pieces which give voice to marginalized communities while celebrating every body. She is a published author and... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Panel

3:30pm PST

Warding and Ritual Safety
When creating and running rituals, ritualists have a responsibility to account for the emotional, mental, and magical safety of their participants. Rituals can be made “safer” when there are plans in place to account for issues that may arise, and team members assigned the responsibility of tending the priests, participants, physical space, and the gods and spirits involved. In this workshop, we will discuss warding techniques and ritual safety plans, and practice some of these techniques. Watching the YouTube recording of last year’s Warding panel is recommended but not required.
Speakers
RD

River Devora and Hannah Storyteller

River Devora is a multi-trad spirit worker, medium, and clergyperson. She initiated as a community priestess with Waxing Muse Coven in 1996, initiated to Ochun in 2011, and is oathed to Odin, Freyr, Loki, Juksakka, the Morrigan and the Matronae. She teaches an ongoing monthly class... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

5:00pm PST

The 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! We will meet in the room and then travel the halls of the hotel.
Speakers
RD

River Devora

River Devora is a multi-trad spirit worker, medium, and clergyperson. She initiated as a community priestess with Waxing Muse Coven in 1996, initiated to Ochun in 2011, and is oathed to Odin, Freyr, Loki, Juksakka, the Morrigan and the Matronae. She teaches an ongoing monthly class... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm PST

Ally: Level Up
Come sit with us and talk about how allyship really works. Ally is a verb. It is also a description. It is never a noun. It is gifted to you by the community you help and you re-earn it every day. A brave space for allies of all kinds to come ask your questions. New to this? You are welcome to come, listen and learn. Expect to be challenged on race, gender, sexual orientation, class and intersectionality. We'll be doing a justice walk and a discussion.
Speakers
JM

Jamie Morgan

Jamie is the head of Programming for PantheaCon and has been active in social justice work for the last decade. They currently work in non-profit arts in the Bay Area and have been a practicing pagan for over 20 years.  www.jamiemorganwrites.com

Friday February 12, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm PST

Finding Your Personal Magic
In many fairytales and myths there are magical items that help the hero on their quest. Often the hero must find or make this magical item. But, what is magic? What is the deep magic untapped within you? It is your dreams, goals, and gifts…and personal power is also found when you’ve gone down to the depths…it’s the challenges you’ve endured, the shadows you’ve faced. To gain the powers of a change-maker, we must be willing to change, to risk transformation. What will you risk to fulfill your heart’s desire? Will you reach for your own deep magic? Doors close 10 minutes after start time.
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 →

Friday February 12, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm PST

Magic of the Iron Pentacle
In this workshop we will experience the Sex, Pride, Self, Power and Passion of the Iron Pentacle. In their newly released book 'Magic of the Iron Pentacle’ Meredith and Parma explore this embodied magical tool which is worked in Feri and Reclaiming Traditions. Run the Iron Pentacle as a potent current, engage with it as a tool for personal process and experience it as an inspiration for making magic together. We work in partnership with the divine to balance and reclaim the human attributes of Sex, Pride, Self, Power and Passion. Doors will close 10 minutes after beginning.
Speakers
JM

Jane Meredith & Gede Parma

Jane Meredith and Gede Parma (Fio) delight in a fierce, creative friendship based in the worlds of magic and love. They live in Australia and are published authors. They offer workshops jointly and separately. Together they dreamed up and initiated CloudCatcher Reclaiming WitchCamp... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm PST

Pagan BDSM: The Ordeal Path Ritual
After a short explanation about how BDSM can be an integral part to Pagan spirituality, this ritual will encourage the exploration of the Ordeal Path, acceptance of self to explore this path and embrace the change that can potentially come from a BDSM experience through the lens of Paganism. This is an 18+ ritual.
Speakers
LS

Linda Spencer

I have been practicing various forms of Paganism since 1992. I have taught intro Pagan classes in the community and studied New Religious Movements and obtained a degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. I have also been involved with the kink and BDSM community on and... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm PST

Drum Circle 101
This wildly popular class returns, open for drummers of all skill levels, but with a spotlight on non-drummers, beginners, and those simply trying to find their way into the Circle. If you have a drum, bring it! Some will be made available for those without. Emphasis on beginning rhythm structure, listening for balance, and the mechanics of "jamming".
Speakers
DS

Don Schulz

Creating hand made "ancient style" drums of simple wood and hide since 2001, I consider myself a "Rhythmic Evangelical", wanting everyone to pick one up and play. My hope is that we can all return to the heart of our Mother - no matter how old or experienced.

Friday February 12, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00pm PST

Pagans in Recovery - Serenity First
Serenity First is an open, Earth based, 12 step recovery group. All spiritual paths and programs of recovery are welcome. All addicts, friends and family of addicts, the "I might be an addict, but I'm not sure" and the just curious are all welcome. Come share your experience, strength and hope.
Friday February 12, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm PST

Possessing The Dark/The Art of Choreolalia (Speaking in Dance)
Explore the concept of ritualistic trance and possession safely and effectively. Throughout the world, there are many dances and rituals focused on channeling energy from within and without ourselves - the Middle Eastern Zar, the Mediterranean Tarantula, the Voudou concept being "ridden", Neo-Pagan "Drawing Down the Moon" to name a few. Understand what makes these dances so powerful, and how to channel them. Let the dark emotions flow through the music and you. We'll cover mental exercises for proper preparation of self, & improvisational moves that will conduct the energy of the trance dance.
Speakers
TA

Tempest & Anaar

Drawn together by similar interests in the visual and ritual arts, Anaar and Tempest have been collaborating together for nearly 15 years, presenting several ritual dance pieces including "The Becoming", "The Red God Revel" and "The Dance of the Djinn" at Tribal Fest, The Living Goddess... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00pm PST

A Ritual of the Deep Well and the Great Heart
We each carry our own pain and power. Here, we are broken; there, we are brilliant. We each have the ability to increase the sweet flow of goodness in the worlds: kindness, compassion, strength, joy. Come, and let us together build a Deep Well and fill it with prayers. Let us open our Great Hearts and feel the depth of our connection to all things, taking what we need and offering what we can. Let us give and receive with grace, offering ourselves into the work of Making, Healing, and Tending the many worlds.
Speakers
TD

The Deep Well ~ Great Heart Society

The Deep Well ~ Great Heart Society is a non-denominational dis-organization, dedicated to the furtherance of thoughtful compassion and all manner of healing. In service to this ideal, we create Wells, large and small, and fill them with water and prayers. When any person is in need... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 11:00pm - Saturday February 13, 2016 12:30am PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00pm PST

All Acts of Love & Pleasure
In homage to the sacred celebration of Pomba Gira for many years, CAYA Coven presents an ecstatic dance rite with interactive opportunities to celebrate Goddesses of Love & Pleasure. Strong base beats, live drumming, burlesque, and sensuous music will all be present at this ritual, as devotions to Pomba Gira, Aphrodite, Ishtar, Oshun, Venus, Hathor, and others. Wear red if you plan to dance freely with others, wear black if you mostly want to hang by yourself or you own group of friends, so that folks can easily recognize who consents to being approached. Street-legal dress, over 18, pls.
Speakers
CA

Come As You Are Coven

Come As You Are (CAYA) Coven is an eclectic, open, drop-in Pagan coven. Our mission is to create safe, loving, magical, celebratory, warm, family-friendly community rituals and public events. All are offered opportunities to participate, and everyone's talents and gifts are honored... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 11:00pm - Saturday February 13, 2016 12:30am PST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00pm PST

Bardic Circle!
Love to lift your voice in song about that Old Time Religion? Want to learn more songs or sacred chants? Don’t want to sing, but want to recite poetry, or dance--or listen? Come share the fun. Format will be “Pick, pass, or play:” pick a song (or singer), pass (skip your turn), or play--that is, perform!
Speakers
VV

Valerie Voigt

Valerie Voigt has been active as a Pagan priestess and networker for over 35 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 →

Friday February 12, 2016 11:00pm - Saturday February 13, 2016 12:30am PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00pm PST

Beautiful You Self-Acceptance Ritual
We all have a tendency to hold on to scars and shadows left behind from traumas long past, but doing so can hamper your ability to enjoy life to the fullest and hinder your chances of achieving your full potential. In this ritual, we will create a safe space in which to release past pains so that you can embrace your true beauty and move forward into a brighter and more joyful life. Intended for mature participants and not appropriate for young children; use discretion.
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 A Witch's World of Magick, The Witch's Bag of Tricks, Beltane, and Lughnasadh, all from Llewellyn Publications... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 11:00pm - Saturday February 13, 2016 12:30am PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
Saturday, February 13
 

9:00am PST

Familiar's Death: Celebrating Fur, Feather, & Scale
Americans love their pets but many Pagans have a deeper connection with certain animals that we often call “familiars”. The death of any fur/feather/scale friend is difficult, but losing a familiar is doubly difficult. This ritual is an opportunity to say goodbye to that special animal and reaffirm the connection between you. Although this ritual is focused on animals who crossed over in the last year, any animal (familiar or not) can be honored. Optionally, bring a photo or object you associate with your animal. Doors close at start time.

A video about this and the other presentations by Carl 
Speakers
CF

Carl F. Neal

Carl Neal has been fascinated with incense since childhood. For decades he has researched and experimented to better understand incense. Beyond that, Carl is also a Guardian in our Community (at a time when Guardians are sorely needed) and has helped many others find their feet on... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Carmel
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00am PST

FFRASS : Pagan Permaculture Gardening Info, Seed and Starts Swap
Do you keep a sacred garden, or want to? Come learn about permaculture garden pracatice, how to find or found a local community garden, sacred plant sources, share your stories, and swap (take away!!) seeds and plant starts.
Speakers
RT

Ruth Temple

An avid gardener, Ruth is a member of the Flower, Fruit, Root, and Seed Society (FFRASS) with a widespread Pagan permaculture-gardening membership.

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am PST

More Marlinspike Magic
Different marlinspike knots that can be used for magic craft, meditation, and decoration. As before this is a "hands on deck" work ship, arr shop, that you experience by doing.
Speakers
CM

Christopher Mabie

The magic of marlin spike captivated me at a young age and I have been using knots in daily life as a park ranger and farmer before graduating California Maritime Academy.

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Yoga for Intermediate Yoginis
Move your yoga practice a new level by learning the basics of Reflexive Yoga. This workshop is for those familiar with Hatha Yoga and would like to incorporate spiritual and emotional release work into their practice. Using specific Vinyasas and meditations, see how you can break through obstacles that are holding you back. Please bring a towel or mat.
Speakers
HA

Holly Allender Kraig

Holly Allender Kraig is a yoga instructor, certified massage therapist, certified NLP Practitioner, psychic and Reiki Practitioner. She has taught Hatha Yoga across the country for 11 years to students of all levels, abilities and walks of life.

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Black Lives Matter: Restorative Justice for Healing and Change
In a time of upheaval, a movement has arisen to support those suffering under the weight of systemic & institutionalized racism, police brutality, & mass incarceration. This movement is supported by many organizations, faiths, & allies joining to lift up voices of color, promote systemic change, & bring attention to bias & prejudice. Solar Cross Temple Board members Crystal Blanton & T. Thorn Coyle offer a Restorative Justice circle to engage all the voices in our community that support the movement for equity, equality, & justice. Join this magical healing & community building endeavor.
Speakers
CB

Crystal Blanton and T. Thorn Coyle

Crystal Blanton is an author, priestess and social worker. She works with marginalized populations within the Bay Area and does activism work around the injustices and systemic racism perpetuated against People of Color. www.crystalblanton.com. T. Thorn Coyle is an author and teacher... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am PST

Eco-Friendly Ritual Tools on a Budget
Want to outfit your altar without spending a lot of money? Concerned that your dollar store candles and mined crystals may be supporting environmental destruction, human rights abuses, and other uncomfortable realities? Never fear--you have options! Lupa discusses sourcing eco-friendly tools on the cheap, simple projects for creating your own tools, safer substitutions, how to determine the origin of your tools and supplies, and more.
Speakers
L

Lupa

Lupa is a author, artist, and amateur naturalist in Portland, OR. She is the author of several books on totemism and other nature-pagan topics, to include "Nature Spirituality From the Ground Up" (Llewellyn, 2016) and the creator of the Tarot of Bones. She creates ritual costumes... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am PST

Exorcism in the Ancient World
The existence of spirits was probably universally accepted throughout the ancient world. These spirits populated the heavens, underworld, and earth. Some were good and others, evil. Consequently, religious and spiritual techniques were developed to protect against the influence of evil spirits. Egyptians and Babylonians believed that various diseases and misfortunes were caused by evil spirits necessitating banishing through amulets and incantations. “Possession” refers to evil spirits entering into a person and would often require an exorcism – a ceremony for driving out those spirits by appealing to higher powers.
Speakers
TM

Tony Mierzwicki

Tony Mierzwicki is the author of "Graeco-Egyptian Magick: Everyday Empowerment" and a forthcoming primer reconstructing Classical Greek religion, "Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today". He has contributed to anthologies and magazines. He has presented workshops recreating... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Men's Mysteries
Ivan Richmond is a veteran of and leader in the Thiasos Olympikos Men's Mysteries. This talk will be on the rudiments of men's mysteries and mysticism. It will cover finding balance in the soul through worshipping a variety of male Gods, rolling with and accepting imbalance when it hits with the help of wild Deities, and the dark unknown as being the true goal of the warrior in the hero's journey. Finally, it will discuss why Men's Mysteries are critical to men respecting women as equals. For men only.
Speakers
IR

Ivan Richmond

Ivan Richmond is an initiate of the Men's Mysteries celebrated by the Men's Lodge of Thiasos Olympikos, a Hellenic Reconstructionist organization that primarily has mixed-sex rituals, but also offers Men's and Women's Mysteries. He has been active in Hellenic Reconstructionism and... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00am PST

The Power of Line & Symbol– The Art of Sigil Magick
Are you intimidated by the idea of Sigil Magick? Do you think it's only for Ceremonial Magicians? Afraid you may make a mistake or aren't an artist? Fear not! Ancient civilizations from around the globe have harnessed the power of the drawn line to make their mark on the world. We'll look at the basic elements that make up all symbols, what they can mean for you, and how to safely and respectfully incorporate them into your own personal practice.
Speakers
T

Tempest

Laura "Tempest" Zakroff is a professionally trained visual artist, designer, writter and a Modern Traditional Witch. She is also is a world-renown bellydance performer and instructor, focusing on sacred and darkly inspired fusions that pull from the traditions of North Africa, the... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Transitions: Preparing for Divorce and Handparting
In the middle of a divorce - whether it's legal proceedings or just the grieving process - what are you doing to care for your soul? What rituals feed your path to recovery? Bring a notebook and leave with a plan.
Speakers
DR

Diana Rajchel

Diana Rajchel is author of Divorcing a Real Witch, as well as Mabon and Samhain of the Llewellyn Sabbat essentials series. She practiced Wicca for twenty years and identifies as a pragmatic witch and community builder.

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Wonder Tales for Pagan Kids
Storytelling time for kids of all ages! Come experience tales being told from all over Pagandom, including traditional Celtic, Russian, African, and European folktales. Hear stories of Gods and Goddesses, Witches, and Wizards as well as tales of magical beasts and beings. Taffy Dugan is a gifted and sought-after storyteller whose love of narration and children shines through.
Speakers
TD

Taffy Dugan

Taffy Dugan enjoys creating rituals for children that incorporate Celtic mythology and traditional stories in ways that children understand, participate, and enjoy. She’s a mother of 2 small children who runs South Bay Pagan Kids’ Circle, owns the webstore Magickal Kids, and is... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Performance

1:30pm PST

Climate Justice Action

Join us as we discuss the challenge of social change. We'll discuss the needs of our environment and how it impacts the 99% of us. What can we do locally and regionally? Bring your ideas and experience and literature if you have any with you.

Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner has become active in Sunflower Alliance and their local Bay Area actions to prevent massive influx of crude oil by rail. She has turned her skills to help organize a Bay Area Peoples Climate Rally on September 21 and a conference by 350 Bay Area. Her vision of the future... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Discussion

1:30pm PST

Communing with the Ancestral Spirit
Who are the Ancestors and where do they dwell? What role do they play in reincarnation and DNA lineage? These and other themes are explored in this Power Point presentation on connecting with those who came before us. Featured in this presentation is an introduction to the Spirit-Rider, a serpent-form that connects us to Ancestral Spirit. Learn also about the rite of "Soul Mending" as a means of healing rifts with family members past and present.
Speakers
RG

Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor

Raven Grimassi is an award-winning author of over twenty books on Witchcraft, Wicca, and inner mystery traditions. He brings over 40 years of experience in these fields. Raven and his wife, author Stephanie Taylor, are the current directing elders of Ash, Birch & Willow (a training... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Discussion

1:30pm PST

Godless Bless: A Panel on Atheism/Agnosticism in Paganism
Panel discussion among non-theist Pagans about their practices, beliefs and paths.
Speakers
DS

Dragon Singing

A writer, activist, critical thinker and participant in the Pagan community since 1987, Dragon Singing has been crafting the theory, practices and values of Atheopaganism with like-minded friends since 2004. atheopaganism.wordpress.com

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Panel

1:30pm PST

Magick in America: 1820-1952
Despite what you’ve been told, America has long been a hotbed for magic and the occult. While the Golden Dawn was stealing headlines in the 19th Century, we Yanks were busy inventing Spiritualism and refining sex magick. Join us as we peek inside some of America’s earliest (and most influential) spell books, and wonder aloud just how close The Mormon Church was to being a pagan institution. From Johnny Appleseed to Witches in Arkansas it’s a whirlwind tour of America’s occult legacy; a legacy that’s still helping to shape Modern Paganism today. Revised and updated for 2016!
Speakers
JM

Jason Mankey

Jason Mankey has been involved in Paganism for over 20 years, the last ten of those as a speaker, writer, teacher, and High Priest. He's currently the managing editor of Patheos Pagan, a columnist at "Witches and Pagans" magazine, and has just released his first book for Llewellyn... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Magick Incense Making 101 (Natural Lavender Incense)
Learn to make all-natural incense for your rituals or as gifts! There are no synthetic fragrances here, only the gifts that Nature has given to us. Learn to combine herbs, resins, and woods with natural gum and wood binders to create your own sticks, cones, coils, and much more, that are infused with your own energy. You will leave this workshop with natural incense you have crafted with your own hands. If you haven't had a chance to attend this workshop before, don't miss out! This year we will make all-natural lavender incense. Mix it, shape it, and enjoy!

A video about this and other presentations by Carl 
Speakers
CF

Carl F. Neal

Carl Neal has been fascinated with incense since childhood. For decades he has researched and experimented to better understand incense. Beyond that, Carl is also a Guardian in our Community (at a time when Guardians are sorely needed) and has helped many others find their feet on... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

PoC Caucus
The annual caucus is an opportunity for Pagans of Color to gather together in a supportive environment to talk about any and all aspects of our lives as they pertain to our magical practices. As with years previous, this workshop is restricted to those who self-identify as nonwhite. At the end of our allotted time in the room, we will head over to the PoC Hospitality Suite to continue the conversation.
Speakers
ER

Elena Rose and Xochiquetzal Duti Odinsdottir

Elena Rose has distinguished herself as a writer and educator on issues of social justice, in particular the intersections of colonial history, gender diversity, and race. A board member at Solar Cross Temple, she works as an interfaith organizer in numerous communities and tours... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Discussion

3:30pm PST

Alliances in Activism
How can we harness the diversity in Paganism – in our traditions and identities – to build a strong network for activism? Join us for a community-building interactive workshop in activism for social justice and sustainability. Together, we will explore what is working, what we need to strengthen our capacity, and how our activism is interwoven into our spiritual path. This will create a foundation on which we can build ideas for resources for Pagans who hold activism as a significant part of their path to connect, grow, and recharge.
Speakers
PA

Ph.D and Crystal Blanton

Kimberly Kirner is a cultural anthropologist and associate professor at California State University Northridge, as well as a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. She does research and activism in environmental justice, health disparities, and household and community level... Read More →
KK

Kimberly Kirner

Kimberly Kirner is a cultural anthropologist and associate professor at California State University Northridge, as well as a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. She does research and activism in environmental justice, health disparities, and household and community level... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Chanting, Trancing, and Story: Ritual Techniques That Work
Ecstatic ritual techniques like chanting, drumming, and movement, work to engage the trance state. And humans are hard-wired to be inspired by myth, by story. Regardless of tradition, these techniques add dimension and potency to your rituals and are tools that can be layered. Want to experiment with trance journeys that are sung? Want to try adding harmonies or rhythm to chanting? Want to learn how to bring the deep magic through story and authenticity so participants actually participate? Class will involve hands-on exploration of techniques to engage deeply impactful ritual experiences.
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 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Crafting Inclusion: Materials for Pagan Children with Autism
The families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities, and other special needs face some unique challenges when attempting to include their children in pagan rituals, practice, and community events. Participants will learn how to make and use individualized materials to help children with special needs sucessfully participate in their families' spiritual practices.
Speakers
AD

Amy Dixon

Amy is an archetypal pagan and grassroots community activist dedicated to inter-tradition community building, and establishing functional and accessible social resources for pagans of all paths. Together with her husband, she teaches classes in beginning Wicca, and organizes the Central... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Introduction to Wheat Weaving
This class focuses on beginning weaving techniques along with straw preparation and sources on books, materials, and local groups. In this class, each student will make at least two weaving: a Bridget’s Cross and Harvest Knot to bring home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials and supplies are provided. For an example of the projects go to www.paganhumanist.com
Speakers
WC

Woven Circle

The Woven Circle is a cadre of Pagan craft teachers from various traditions. We feel strongly about keeping both traditional crafts and the creative process alive in our modern world. Our talents include bead work, fiber arts, wheat weaving, straw, book and paper arts.

Saturday February 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Magical Practices to Sustain Activism
Working towards being a change agent is lifelong work. Systems of oppression are reliant upon burnout and martyrdom to survive. In the words of Audrey Lorde, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self preservation and that is an act of political warfare". Come join with experienced witches who have spent decades in the struggle to learn about ways that your magical practice can sustain us all in the work of bringing for change and justice. We will explore embodied practices, plant allies, and magical tactics that can support you in sustaining you in this work.
Speakers
DJ

Diane Johnson and Claire Chuck Bohman

Diane Johnson brings with her a lifelong commitment to the work of social change and transformation. She has been involved with change work in both community based settings as well as in a professional capacity. She is the founder of Mmapeu Consulting and works with organizations... Read More →
DJ

Diane J. Johnson

Diane Johnson, Ph.D., M.Div. (who is also known as Dr. Di by her Spark Collective fire family members) has worked in the field of community building, collaboration and social transformation for more than 25 years (yeah she began when she was around 11 years old Dr. Johnson has worked... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

Pagan Humor 8: Paycheck to Paycheck
This time we'll be discussing my various jobs over the years. Is that enough description? No? Hmmm.....well, geez, its August 8th here, and Pcon doesn't happen for 6 more months - half a flippin' year! I barely have the THEME at this point! Strangely however I DO know exactly what my outfit is going to be. (But I digress.) This is supposed to be the description of my presentation - which I can't describe because it doesn't exist yet. I CAN tell you though that the Carmel/Monterey room is nice and air-conditioned - and I'll be wearing a pretty outfit.
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.angu... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm PST

Decoding Secrets Hidden In The Palm
Used for centuries to unveil secrets of the personality, palmistry is informative and fun. This 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 mystic 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 in metaphysics started studying with NROOG 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 at different events and Renaissance Faires... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm PST

Gender Diverse Pagans: Inclusivity or Hospitality?
Would you like to be more inclusive of gender diverse pagans but aren’t sure how to go about it? An open door policy may seem like the way to make the change you want, but that’s only the beginning of the work. Join Elena Rose, Xochiquetzal Duti, Dee Shull, Jean Batt, and Jaina Bee as we discuss how to create hospitality for gender diverse pagans, including what hospitality might look like and ideas for adapting ritual and social practice.
Speakers
AG

A group of gender diverse pagans

Dee Shull (genderfluid), Elena Rose (trans woman), Jaina Bee (metagender), Jean Batt (genderfluid), and Xochiquetzal Duti (genderqueer) are not a formal group, but do have an interest in how pagan groups can work with gender diverse pagans.

Saturday February 13, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm PST

Healing Ritual for Mother Earth
Global warming is not going away. Garbage polluting our oceans and air are getting worse. Governments are not able to do much to change the course of our crony capitalist system. Renew your pledge to protect our Mother Earth and help heal her. Join us as we sing and dance the spell to make the changes we need. Come ready to make magic happen.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner & friends

Glenn Turner and whoever wants to help, will bless the space and the group. Glenn, a witch since 1968 and a founder of NROOGD and Covenant of the Goddess, is also master of Sirius Encampment OTO (1983). She is the Ringmaster, organizer and sponsor of PantheaCon along with running... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Ritual

7:00pm PST

Sharon Knight and Winter Live Show
Sharon and Winter perform their Neofolk Romantique acoustic duet in celebration of their recently released recording, Portals, which features many guest musicians from the pagan and mythic music circuit.
Speakers
H

Hexenfest

Hexenfest is a Pagan/Pagan-friendly music and arts festival devoted to the shadow-side of magick. Predominantly Gothic in flavor, Hexenfest features magickally themed musicians and artists in an evening of dark exotica and revelry. More the forbidden forest than the enchanted woods... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Performance

7:00pm PST

Spell Songs and Chants
Come learn some of our favorite spell songs and chants, including a few original pieces by our members. Prosperity, healing, rain, change. We'll create a loosely structured ritual space, in which we can sing each song at length, improvise, and harmonize, allowing ourselves to sink deeply into each piece and let the magic flow. Music handouts for attendees. Recorders welcome.
Speakers
TE

Turning Earth Singers

The Turning Earth Singers are a Bay-Area-based ensemble that sings for rituals and other pagan events.  We have taught workshops at PantheaCon for several years and have sung at venues including the Spiral Dance, the SF Free Folk Festival, farmers' markets, and private homes.  Our... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00pm PST

Pagans in Recovery - Serenity First
Serenity First is an open, Earth based, 12 step recovery group. All Spiritual paths and programs of recovery are welcome. All addicts, friends of addicts, the "I might be an addict, but I'm not sure" and the just curious are all welcome. Come share your experience, strength, and hope.
Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00pm PST

The Hero's Journey Through Bellydance
This show tells the story of the archetypal journey that each person must take on the road to self-discovery and acceptance. There will be a dance performance to personify each of twelve archetypes, such as the orphan, wanderer, warrior, lover, wild-woman, destroyer, trickster, magician and crone. Join us on our magical journey of life, love, and transformation in the form of sacred dance!
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. She is also co-producer of the yearly Dark Fusion... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm PST

The Horned God in the British Isles
For thousands of years, the Horned God has resided in the British Isles in various forms. To the ancient Celts, he was The Horned One, Cernunnos. In the Middle Ages he whispered to his followers in Christian Churches as the Green Man. As Herne, he became an English icon. Learn the real histories behind these powerful figures and how they all fit (or don't fit) together. Find out how these three gods became an essential part of Contemporary Paganism, and are just as vital today as they were 1000 and 2000 years ago.
Speakers
JM

Jason Mankey

Jason Mankey has been involved in Paganism for over 20 years, the last ten of those as a speaker, writer, teacher, and High Priest. He's currently the managing editor of Patheos Pagan, a columnist at "Witches and Pagans" magazine, and has just released his first book for Llewellyn... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00pm PST

Crossroads of Memory: A Trance Dance Ritual
Join Mage of Machines (Circle of Cerridwen, CAYA Coven, and drummers from Spark Collective) in honoring Mnemosyne and Hekate in a journey of music, ritual, and trance. We walk to the crossroads. We pay our toll to the Powers. We go beyond. Dance to Mnemosyne... dance to Hekate... dance to remember... dance in memorium... dance to forget.
Speakers
MO

Mage of Machines

Mage of Machines is a collaborative musical and ritual group founded by Sarah Thompson of the Circle of Cerridwen. The music's roots are unashamedly Pagan, though its instrumentation is electroacoustic, rhythmic and powerful. Beginning as a solo project in the mid-1990s, MoM now has... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday February 14, 2016 12:30am PST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

11:00pm PST

Sacred Sexuality and Sex Magick, East and West
Drawing upon ancient and contemporary traditions and practices, Robert and Lasara offer a cross-cultural look at theory and practices of sacred sexuality and sex magick. Drawing inspiration from Eastern traditions, Western Ceremonial systems, eclectic Paganism, and goddess worship, presentation includes cultural overview and application. Presenters address how sex magick and sacred sexuality practices can enrich your life. Concepts from "free love" to spiritual liberation will expand your consciousness by shifting and broadening concepts of love, sex, magick.
Speakers
RA

Robert Allen and Lasara Firefox Allen

Lasara Firefox Allen and Robert Allen are walking the path of the beloved together. As man and wife, best friends, partners, and parents, the devotional aspect of spiritual dedication manifests in their day to day life. Robert and Lasara live in northern California with their two... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday February 14, 2016 12:30am PST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00pm PST

Talk to the Dead: A Traditional Seance
Discover and practice techniques for connecting and communicating with your loved ones, ancestors, and other spirits who have passed on from their bodily form. Make peace with the dead, listen to their messages, and invite them to join in our ritual to strengthen the bonds of love that tie our worlds together. 18 and up only, please.
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 A Witch's World of Magick, The Witch's Bag of Tricks, Beltane, and Lughnasadh, all from Llewellyn Publications... Read More →

Saturday February 13, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday February 14, 2016 12:30am PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
Sunday, February 14
 

12:00am PST

Saturday Midnight Drum/Dance Jam
OK, The Crystal Coyote is coming out of the Den to drive the drumming bus once again!! Bring your drums, feet, hands, butts, whatever and get ready to get hot, sticky and sweaty!!
Speakers
DS

Don Schulz

Creating hand made "ancient style" drums of simple wood and hide since 2001, I consider myself a "Rhythmic Evangelical", wanting everyone to pick one up and play. My hope is that we can all return to the heart of our Mother - no matter how old or experienced.

Sunday February 14, 2016 12:00am - 1:15am PST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Dirt-Heart Witch: Life and Death on the Farm
The popular blog, Dirt-Heart Witch, explores the practical aspects of living with spirit on the farm. Being intimately involved with the rise and fall of our food plants and animals is a deeply satisfying experience. Also, deeply hilarious, if you think compost is funny. Jenya will talk about raising chickens for eggs, turkeys for meat, and goats for milk, and how these things can directly connect us to the soul of the worlds.
Speakers
JT

Jenya T. Beachy

Jenya T. Beachy is a Teacher, Preacher, Rootworker, Farmer, and Writer of the popular blog, “Dirt-Heart 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... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am PST

Magick Incense Making 201 (Making Incense Circles)
Already taken the Magick Incense Making 101 class a few times? This much more intimate workshop has very limited space. This year we will explore the making and use of incense and charcoal circles, This unique form of incense can be used for ritual, as a timing device, or just for pleasure. Expand your incense knowledge and enjoy a whole new level of incense wisdom. This workshop will be strictly limited to 24 people.

A video about this and the other presentations by Carl 
Speakers
CF

Carl F. Neal

Carl Neal has been fascinated with incense since childhood. For decades he has researched and experimented to better understand incense. Beyond that, Carl is also a Guardian in our Community (at a time when Guardians are sorely needed) and has helped many others find their feet on... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Morphing The Myth
Mythology is an integral part of our belief systems. Over the years, however, these ancient tales have been transformed and added to in order to make them more palatable to modern audiences. Many Pagans of today had their first experiences with Paganism in their reading of "The Mists of Avalon" or watching the British "Robin of Sherwood". How has the modern reinterpretation of mythology changed the Pagan community, and is it a change for the good?
Speakers
SP

S. P. Henrick

Initiate of the Roebuck (Ancient Keltic Church) 1986, B. A. in English 1971 from San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge), author of 2 Pagan oriented fantasy series (The Glastonbury Chronicles and Tales of the Gearg-Sidhe) published by Pendraig... Read More →
TM

Tony Mierzwicki

Tony Mierzwicki is the author of "Graeco-Egyptian Magick: Everyday Empowerment" and a forthcoming primer reconstructing Classical Greek religion, "Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today". He has contributed to anthologies and magazines. He has presented workshops recreating... Read More →
DP

Diana Paxson

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

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Pine
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am PST

Sacred Sound: Advanced Chanting for Rituals
Singing, chanting, and cantillation is one of the most powerful ways to raise energy or engage a trance state in rituals. Chanting is used for healing, invocations, trance possessions, and more. We’ll address techniques including encouraging a group to sing, strengthening your voice, finding your range, and how to find chants that are musically engaging and simple enough for groups to learn. We’ll explore finding simple harmony lines for chants, adding in instruments, drumming, sound effects like throat singing, or vocal percussion. 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 →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Self-Defense for Women
Assault on women is unfortunately all too common in our culture. Attackers tend to target women they know, and an attack can happen anywhere, including at a festival or convention. Self-Defense for Women is intended for self-identified women who do not see themselves as martial artists or fighters, but would also not like to become victims if they are targeted. This is a hands-on, no-nonsense, highly practical workshop; come prepared to move and engage our instructors who will teach specific techniques for ending an assault. Workshop will be closed five minutes after thevprogram starts.
Speakers
SH

Scott H. Rowe

Scott H. Rowe is a dedicant priest of the Morrìgan, a spirit worker, a martial artist, and an initiate of a distinctly American witchcraft tradition. He is a regular columnist for Polytheist.com. He is a practitioner of multiple healing arts including Chinese Medicine, and is both... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Singing Bowl Meditation
A Singing Bowl Meditation is a powerful way to bring your body to a state of calm using crystal singing bowls as the conduit. During the meditation, crystal singing bowls are played while we sit or lie in meditative bliss. The sound floods us with ethereal vibrations which deepen our meditation and connection with All. Bring a blanket or a yoga mat to lay on. Not suitable for very young children.
Speakers
A

Ayamanatara

Ayamanatara is a multi-denominational Shaman; an internationally-renowned author, healer, teacher, trance channel, clairvoyant, mystery school initiate, kabbalist, and animal communicator. She is a member of the Sound Healers Association, America Society of Dowsers, and the American... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Surviving Your Founder
The goal of any group is to live on past those that founded it. It is a true test of any group to survive through this change. People followed a leader and a vision, and it's because of that leader's vision that the group prospered. Surviving the first year is critical to the future. Let's talk about the struggles, blessings, and realities of a group living on past those that created it. And to those leaders getting ready to retire, we'll talk about how to ensure a smooth transition for your own group.
Speakers
TA

The Aquarian Tabernacle Church

The Aquarian Tabernacle Church, founded by Pete Pathfinder Davis, provides big church resources to small covens and local Wiccan church congregations around the world. We have been on the forefront of pagan rights since 1979, working on issues such as RFRAs, Veterans Rights, Prison... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am PST

The Magic Pomegranate: A Story of Competition and Cooperation
Actively working with the images and story of myths, folktales, and fairy tales can yield new perspectives on our own lived experiences, open up new directions for the interpretations of our lives and the events of the world, and sometimes offer healing of old wounds. This workshop will use the Jewish folktale The Magic Pomegranate as a vehicle to introduce techniques pulled from the works of C. G. Jung, James Hillman, and Robert Johnson, and include both individual and group activities.
Speakers
JA

Jeffrey Albaugh

Jeffrey Albaugh holds BA in theatre, MA in depth psychology, and is a PhD candidate in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. He has worked as an educator in primary grades and special education in the public school system, and currently serves as the lead case manager for... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

THE MAGUS: Adept of the Mysteries
This Power Point presentation examines the figure of the Mage, as Initiatory Adept and as universal Archetype. It will look at the historical progression of the Mage in the sacred Mysteries, from Hermes Trismegestis to Pythagoras, to the Kabbalistic Moses, through Tarot symbolism, to the Renaissance Magi, Ficino, Pico, Bruno, and the Elizabethans Dee and Shakespeare/Prospero.
Speakers
DG

Daniel Gautier

Daniel Gautier is an author, composer and visual artist. His work reflects his training in the disciplines of Hermeticism, Platonism, Kabballa, Raja Yoga. He has recorded CDs of his original music, extensively exhibited his artwork, and has had eleven of his books published, poetry... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Monterey
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00am PST

Yoga for Every Body
Holly breaks the mold when it comes to teaching yoga as well as practicing yoga. In this workshop, she introduces Hatha Yoga basics and her unique style, called Reflexive Yoga, to create flexibility, build strength and connect to your higher spirit. Move into poses to find your inner power waiting to be unleashed as well as remove blockages in your life. Enhance your daily life and ritual practice with this powerful practice. All levels of experience are welcome! Bring a towel, blanket or mat.
Speakers
HA

Holly Allender Kraig

Holly Allender Kraig is a yoga instructor, certified massage therapist, certified NLP Practitioner, psychic and Reiki Practitioner. She has taught Hatha Yoga across the country for 11 years to students of all levels, abilities and walks of life.

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Cedar
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Hekate and the Keys to Change
The ancient, powerful, and complex goddess Hekate stands at the crossroads of all liminal experience, bears torches to illuminate our dark places, and holds the keys to a better understanding of ourselves and our world. Join Amber K and Azrael Arynn K as we discuss Hecate’s power to aid us in our transformations, and techniques of key magick suggested by her role as Hecate Kleidouchos, the Keybearer. Amber K is a longtime collector of keys from many ages and cultures around the world, and will share her enjoyment of them as powerful magickal symbols and tools. NOTE: Doors closed at beginning.
Speakers
AK

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K are Wiccan priestesses, authors of True Magick, Ritualcraft, Covencraft, How to Become a Witch, and other books. They are active with Ardantane in New Mexico. Ardantane, PO Box 307, Jemez Springs NM 87025. www.ardantane.org.

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Magick Incense Making 301 (Using Wine & Tea)
Are you ready for the ultimate PantheaCon incense making experience? Join Carl Neal for this first ever Advanced Incense Making workshop that will focus on the use of wine, tea, coffee, wild water, and other liquids in incense making. Only 12 people will be able to attend this unusual workshop.
Speakers
CF

Carl F. Neal

Carl Neal has been fascinated with incense since childhood. For decades he has researched and experimented to better understand incense. Beyond that, Carl is also a Guardian in our Community (at a time when Guardians are sorely needed) and has helped many others find their feet on... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Pagans and Interfaith - The Parliament of Worlds Religions
The Parliament of Worlds Religions is the United Nations of religion. In October of 2015, ten thousand people from every possible religious tradition met in Salt Lake City.  Ever since the Parliament in Chicago in 1993, pagans from Wicca and other traditions have been working hard to get Paganisms on the religious map. At this panel , people who attended and presented at the Parliament will report on what we  shared, and what we learned.
Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Boardroom
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am PST

Seva, Change & Mystery: Our Callings, Our Purpose & Spirit
The social upheavals of these past 18 - 24 months calls to question how we extend (and continue to assert) our magickal selves to serve and support the greater good. No matter how we define and implement service and social change --- our combatting racism, sexism, homo/transphobia and other oppressions are essential to building the world we want to live in for the future. This dynamic workshop will engage in how we integrate who we are (or want to be) as changemakers in the wider world. We will dialogue on what supports our abilities to have impact in our neighborhoods, work spaces and communities. Bring a blanket or cushion, journal and open mind, body and Spirit!
Speakers
DJ

Diane J. Johnson

Diane Johnson, Ph.D., M.Div. (who is also known as Dr. Di by her Spark Collective fire family members) has worked in the field of community building, collaboration and social transformation for more than 25 years (yeah she began when she was around 11 years old Dr. Johnson has worked... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

The Three Weird Sisters Listen and Speak
Join three of modern Paganisms’ most distinguished scholars, Tanya M. Luhrmann, Sabina Magliocco, and Sarah M. Pike, as they discuss their past and present research, share what they’ve learned from the Pagan community, consider trends in Pagan scholarship, and respond to your questions. You won’t want to miss all three weird sisters in one room at the same time; the results are sure to be dynamic and potentially pyrotechnical!
Speakers
SM

Sabina Magliocco & Friends

The author of Persuasions of the Witches’ Craft, Tanya M. Luhrmann is Watkins Professor of Anthropology at Stanford. Sabina Magliocco is Professor of Anthropology at Cal State Northridge, and the author of Witching Culture: Folklore and Neopaganism in America. Sarah M. Pike is Professor... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Panel

1:30pm PST

Intermediate Wheat Weaving
For those of you who have taken wheat weaving classes and advance hand crafters. This class focuses on intermediate weaving techniques. In this class, each student will make a Bridget’s Processional using a locking technique, building, and inserting straws. All materials and supplies are provided. For an example of the project go to www.paganhumanist.com
Speakers
WC

Woven Circle

The Woven Circle is a cadre of Pagan craft teachers from various traditions. We feel strongly about keeping both traditional crafts and the creative process alive in our modern world. Our talents include bead work, fiber arts, wheat weaving, straw, book and paper arts.

Sunday February 14, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Men, Women, Gods and Sex: Love and Passion in the Biblical World
Sexuality was often a spiritual celebration shared by gods and mortals. Whether Egypt, Mesopotamia or Canaan, the sacred and the sexual were inextricably connected in religious texts, folk tales and love poetry. But there was also a challenging side that included sacred prostitution and even pornography. And love was not exclusively heterosexual. This richly illustrated presentation will introduce you to a fascinating and erotic world you never knew.
Speakers
JG

Jehon Grist

Executive Director, Lehrhaus Judaica. Ph.D., UC Berkeley, ancient Near Eastern cultures

Sunday February 14, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Juan
  General Pagan, Panel

1:30pm PST

Psychic Techniques - Practical Magic
A collection of psychic techniques useful in both magical and mundane settings. Audience participation in a few of the techniques, with a comprehensive take-home practice handout provided.
Speakers
DW

Drew Ward

Drew Ward credits family tradition and hereditary gifts for the foundation of his psychic work and Heathen spirituality. Drew operates a "cottage industry" business, Just Rewards, specializing in the finest Baltic amber. He and his husband Jim, reside in Berkeley.

Sunday February 14, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Spirituality and Social Justice Workshop
Come attend the Spirituality and Social Justice workshop which will look at social justice work as a budding Spiritual Practice, not just a political one. In this community conversation we use the power of the elements to come together to discuss ways to make our Pagan communities more friendly and welcoming to Pagans of Color. From facing the hard truths in air and taking action in fire, providing space for emotional healing in water while grounding ourselves in earth, and ending together under spirit we provide an overarching framework adaptable to any tradition.
Speakers
DT

Darcy Totten and Jasper James

Award-winning musician, LGBTQI activist and Shaman Jasper James and her partner of nine years Darcy Totten, an activist, solitary witch and owner of Activism Articulated, an organization that builds Communication strategies for activists, joined forces after attending 2014’s PCON... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Things that go Bump in the Night (and what to do about them)
The past several years have seen the proliferation of TV programs devoted to "ghosthunting" (17 by my last count!), but people have been investigating ghosts and hauntings for a lot longer than that. This presentation is on the various types of entities that can result in "hauntings" (and what you can do about them) based on 38 years as a professional investigator and "cleaner" of haunted houses and related places. I bring a Wiccan perspective to the topic and illustrate it with tales of personal encounters. (This presentation is an update of one from PantheaCon 2011.)
Speakers
DF

Don Frew (g)

Don Frew is an Elder in both the NROOGD & Gardnerian Craft traditions, and is HP of Coven Trismegiston in Berkeley CA. He has been a consultant on the Occult & Paranormal for law enforcement, the media, and the general public for close to 40 years. At one time, his family owned the... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Panel

3:30pm PST

Baba Yaga Wild Witch of the Woods
Her voice cackles creating a cascade of shivers to all who hear it. She flies silently through the night sky in her mortar and pestle with a broom clearing away her tracks. She sharpens her teeth and with the snap of her bony finger will swallow you whole. She is the Baba Yaga, the wild witch in the words, and grandmother to us all. Baba gives power, and in return offers impossible tasks, which may not be truly impossible at all. Are you ready to face her?
Speakers
YR

Yeshe Rabbit and Phoenix LeFae

Yeshe Rabbit is a holy woman, priestess, intuitive, artist, and friend to humanity. She is a mystic who has studied many different spiritual paths, and feels most intimately woven into Goddess traditions and Tibetan dharma practices. Phoenix LeFae is equal parts blue-eyed wanderer... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Ritual

3:30pm PST

Radical Inclusion for Pagans
What is Radical Inclusion and why is it important for Pagan groups? This workshop will help to define radical inclusion and how to apply it to your group, coven, or grove. Based on the Twelve Steps of Radical Inclusion by Bishop Yvette Flunder, we will also discuss how radical inclusion can improve interfaith and intra-faith relations, particularly between privileged and marginalized groups.
Speakers
RG

Rev. Gina A. Pond

Gina Pond is a 3rd Degree Wiccan Priest of the Open Source Alexandrian Tradition in the Circle of Cerridwen, a minister with the Progressive Christian Alliance, and a seminary student at Pacific School of Religion. She does a lot of work around radical inclusion and social justice... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

The Golden Pentacle: Path to Prosperity
Perhaps you have encountered the magickal techniques called the Iron Pentacle and the Pearl Pentacle, but now a new system has joined them: the Golden Pentacle. This is a path to prosperity, change, and wellness created by Azrael Arynn K and Amber K as the fruit of a long study of magical paths to abundance and financial abundance. It is based in part on the work of many abundance authors, as well as Amber and Azrael’s own experience in confronting and overcoming financial challenges. Poverty consciousness, begone! Embrace prosperity awareness! The presenters are authors of True Magick, Rit
Speakers
AA

Azrael Arynn K and Amber K

Azrael is a 3rd degree priestess of Wicca in the Ladywood Tradition, Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane, and co-author (with Amber K) of RitualCraft and other books on Wicca and magick.

Sunday February 14, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

3:30pm PST

The Green Realm Consciousness - Turning the Tide
In modern times we find that the message in our contemporary stories and movies is about our destruction and the end of our world. However, the natural world teaches us through the Four Seasons that there is no end. The natural cycle is about birth, life, death and renewal. Examined in this presentation is the "ever-green" concept known to our ancestors through the experience of seasonal cycles, nature spirits, and conceptual beings such as the Green Man. The presentation focuses on how we can and must turn the tide against the human impact on the environment. Come and add your magick!
Speakers
RG

Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor

Raven Grimassi is an award-winning author of over twenty books on Witchcraft, Wicca, and inner mystery traditions. He brings over 40 years of experience in these fields. Raven and his wife, author Stephanie Taylor, are the current directing elders of Ash, Birch & Willow (a training... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Discussion

7:00pm PST

Polytheism and Practice: Where Religion Meets the Gods
Patricia Lafayllve will use several aspects of Asatru as a springboard for a shared discussion on what developing a world view can become.  Do the gods impact our ethical systems, or do we impact the gods with our practices?  How do world views differ between pagan groups?  This discussion is meant to bring together people from various faiths in order to help develop an understanding of our similarities even when our differences might seem vast.
Speakers
PM

Patricia M. Lafayllve

Patricia Lafayllve has been active in the pagan and heathen communities since the mid-1990's. She served in various offices of The Troth, an organization dedicated to heathen practiecs, for many years. Patricia's published works include numerous magazine articles, "Freyja, Lady, Vanadis... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  Asatru - Heathen, Workshop |   General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm PST

Creating Culture of Consent: Sacred Sexuality
How do we create a culture where explicit consent is the norm and our society finds healing from its sexual traumas and grief? Wear comfy clothing and come prepared to learn how to obtain consent and why this is important in all areas of Life, and especially so when it comes to knowing Sex as Sacred.
Speakers
SH

Sarah Heartsong/Heartsong Healing Arts

Sarah Heartsong dedicated herself to the study of ancient European & indigenous American nature-centered spirituality & cultures, scholastically and spiritually. Initiated in 1992, ordained in 1994, Sarah is a priestess primarily dedicated to Service with Sophia-Aphrodite and Hermes... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Workshop

7:00pm PST

Things that go Bump in the Woods (and what we know about them)
This program will present the latest information about the phenomenon known as "Sasquatch" or "Bigfoot". Additionally, the presenter will include the results of personal fieldwork in the 1970s & 80s at a site owned by his family which resulted in nine sightings by multiple witnesses, as well as track impressions, recordings of vocalizations, tools, and more. The presenter brings a knowledge of Anthropology to bear on the surprisingly large amount of information we have about this elusive, as as yet unproven, creature and will share stories of personal encounters.
Speakers
DF

Don Frew (b)

Don Frew is an Elder in both the NROOGD & Gardnerian Craft traditions, and is HP of Coven Trismegiston in Berkeley CA. He has been a consultant on the Occult & Paranormal for law enforcement, the media, and the general public for close to 40 years. At one time, his family owned the... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm PST

Don't Write Me Off 'Cause I'm Old Concert
90 minute musical concert of original pagan/magical/mystical/and just plain funny songs by one of the magical community's most outspoken author/entertainers.
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 →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm PST

Hekate: Witness and Ally
Here and now where are you standing? What crossroads appear before you? What change is yours to make? What shadow obscures your way? We call on Hekate, Keeper of the Crossroads, witness, guide and ally. We will journey into Hekate's cave to clear our vision, our voices, and our energy of obscurations.We will sharpen and power ourselves to make change. The door will close once the ritual has started, about 15 minutes after the program's start time.
Speakers
TD

Timotha Doane and Kristen Oliver

Timotha is a lifelong torch bearer on Hekate’s path. With a background in Thelema, she is also a Vajrayana practitioner and Chodpa. She is a poet, and she is queer. Kristen is a senior priestess in the Chthonian Craft Tradition, and has begun training with Patrick McCollum in the... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
San Martin/ San Simeon
  General Pagan, Ritual

9:00pm PST

Mythpunk Concert Pt 2: Pandemonaeon Live Concert
Full band tribal rock show! Hard percussion, thumping bass, powerful vocals, and relentless bagpipes! Pandemonaeon will feature some new songs as well as a vignette from Sharon and Winter's upcoming Portals album. This year we envision a double bill with the Nathaniel Johnstone Band, each sitting in on each others sets. Come dance to both bands and immerse yourself in the spirit of collaboration!
Speakers
H

Hexenfest

Hexenfest is a Pagan/Pagan-friendly music and arts festival devoted to the shadow-side of magick. Predominantly Gothic in flavor, Hexenfest features magickally themed musicians and artists in an evening of dark exotica and revelry. More the forbidden forest than the enchanted woods... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Cedar/ Pine
  General Pagan, Performance

9:00pm PST

Pagans in Recovery - Serenity First
Serenity First is an open, 12 step recovery group. We share our experience, strength and hope, in a Earth based format. We welcome all Spiritual paths and programs of recovery. All addicts, freinds and family of addicts, the "I might be an addict,but I'm not sure" and the just curious are welcome.
Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Riesling
  General Pagan, Discussion

9:00pm PST

The Bawdy Divine
Dance like sex has been used across time and throughout the world as a means to raise energy and convey the ineffable. The two intersect in the art of burlesque, performance and prose. Join Irene McCalphin aka Magnoliah Black for magic made in movement and mischief. Connect with the voluptuous power of fierce vulnerability. Come see and be seen. Body Shaming Shall Not Be Tolerated. 18+ only
Speakers
IM

Irene McCalphin

Irene McCalphin aka Magnoliah Black is a Bay Area writer, model & performance artist who blends modern movement & words with neo-burlesque to create socially conscious art pieces which give voice to marginalized communities while celebrating every body. She is a published author and... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
San Juan/ San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00pm PST

The Janus Face of NeoPagan Religion
From science fiction to ancient history, modern NeoPaganism looks forwards and backwards in time for inspiration and guidance. Primarily using contemporary American and German NeoPagan religion from the late 1800s to early 1900s, diZerega explores the very different as well as common characteristics of these backwards and forward streams making us who we are. Differences in American and German culture came together with the different roles these perspectives played to shape the very different ways NeoPaganism manifested. There will be plenty of opportunity for attendee participation.
Speakers
GD

Gus diZerega

A Gardnerian Elder for over 25 years, Gus diZerega has conducted workshops on healing, shamanism, ecology and politics at Pagan events in the US and Canada. His newest book "Faultines: the 60s, the Culture War, and the Return of the Divine Feminine," received a major award from the... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00pm PST

Pagan Open Mic
Do you have a passion for music and a willingness to share in community? If so, bring your voices, instruments, and love for music to our popular open mic session. Share your original songs, favorite chants, evocative beats, and improvisational jams in a safe and supportive environment open to singers and musicians of all levels. Join us as we create musical magic -- let the Awen flow!
Speakers
JT

Jhenah Telyndru

Jhenah Telyndru is the founder and Morgen of the Sisterhood of Avalon, and Academic Dean of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. She is the author of "Avalon Within: A Sacred Journey of Myth, Mystery, and Inner Wisdom", and the creator of a unique embodiment meditation system found... Read More →

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00pm - Monday February 15, 2016 12:30am PST
Carmel/ Monterey
  General Pagan, Performance

11:00pm PST

The Rite of Needful Unbinding
During growth, sometimes we release partnerships of people or communities once held tight. Sometimes, it’s a positive change of joy and well-wishes. Other times hardened hearts and bitter lessons linger. Regardless of how it happens, even after a witch walks away, emotional and spiritual ties can cling. Sometimes, they must be set free. Join us for the Rite of Needful Unbinding and release yourself from the allegiances and connections that no longer serve you. (You are welcome to bring any ritual tools that you desire to be re/de-consecrated or destroyed. Doors close as ritual begins.)
Speakers
OD

Order Domina

A wild and willful band of witches who gather for the purposes of potent ritual, solid research, and delicious cocktails.

Sunday February 14, 2016 11:00pm - Monday February 15, 2016 12:30am PST
San Jose/ Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
Monday, February 15
 

9:00am PST

Advancing 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 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Martin
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Crafting Sigil Magic: Creativity, Prosperity, Vitality, & Love
The power of magic flows through all acts of creation, harnessing desire. First, we name our desire: to create passionately, to be vital and healthy, to have satisfying work, to manifest and share love. Once desire is named, we set intention. Once we set intention, we train ourselves toward the magic of action and will. In this workshop, we will craft our intentions into a sigil that will help power us toward further action and manifestation. Crack open your heart, head, and soul. Strengthen your will. Bring your magic to life. Bring pens, pencils, papers and curiosity.
Speakers
TT

T. Thorn Coyle

T. Thorn Coyle is a magic worker committed to love, liberation, & justice. Author of the novel “Like Water” & the collection of tales “Alighting on His Shoulders," her non-fiction includes "Sigil Magic for Writers, Artists, & Other Creatives,” “Make Magic of Your Life... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Pine
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

From the Holy Mountain to the Sacred Cave: Journey of Descent
Throughout human history, a sacred timeless path has called to women over and over again, the path of descent. And unlike the hero's journey where at each juncture the hero attains gifts, tools, or allies, the descent journey asks us to relinquish our hard won trophies, shatter our deeply held convictions, dissolve our ego-supporting illusions, and surrender our very innocence. In this workshop, we will review the three models of descent: Abduction, Surrender, and Emergence. All are welcome to participate in this workshop.
Speakers
KM

Katrina Messenger

Katrina Messenger is certified as an Archetypal Pattern Analyst and Master Dream Pattern Analyst. As a Wiccan mystic, Katrina works extensively with mythology, dreams, ritual and trance as a means of self exploration, self healing and self evolution. She believes that any attempt... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Juan
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy and Paganism
The world of Chaplaincy is a growing and evolving field. Increasingly, Chaplaincy departments are asking how can we make room for Animists and Polytheists in our spiritual care? Come learn more about multi-faith Chaplaincy from a Pagan perspective. We will explore the work of Chaplaincy across difference and learn practices to ground this work.
Speakers
CC

Claire Chuck Bohman

Claire "Chuck" Bohman is the Education Manager at Sojourn Chaplaincy, the Multi-Faith Spiritual Care Department at the San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). SFGH is a comprehensive medical center and the sole provider of trauma and emergency psychiatric services for the City and... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Simeon
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Pop Culture Magick 201: Leveling Up Your Practice
In this workshop we’ll look deeply into the practice and spirituality of pop culture magick and pop culture paganism. We’ll look at developing a consistent practice with particular fandoms, the use of custom gaming characters in magick and meditation, exploring the use of fandom to deepen our spirituality, and more. Please bring an item (or items) representing your favorite fandoms - toys, action figures, t-shirts, cards, etc.
Speakers
EC

Emily Carlin

Emily Carlin is an eclectic witch, attorney, and mediator, based in Seattle, Washington. She works extensively with the Crone and specializes in shadow magick and defensive magick. Emily teaches at Pagan events around the Puget Sound area. You can read her work in her book Defense... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Carlos
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Sitting Down or Sitting Out: Adapting Energy Work
What do you do when you can’t stand through an hour long ritual? How do you raise energy when you can’t dance? When have you felt invisible in a ritual? Welcome, people with mobility issues, other sensitivities or ritualists wanting to be more inclusive. Let’s play with ground/center/shield and energy raising techniques and discuss adaptations that work. Participants are encouraged to bring percussion instruments.
Speakers
LS

Lisa Spiral

Lisa Spiral is the author of Manifest Divinity through Immanion Press. She has been active in the Twin Cities Pagan Community for over 30 years. She has been a featured local guest at Sacred Harvest Festival. She is a member of Northern Dawn - CoG. She can be found at lisaspiral.com... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Santa Clara
  General Pagan, Workshop

9:00am PST

Working the Wood Craft: Expanding Magical Worldviews of Wood
Participants can expect to learn more about the sacred nature and properties of wood, how to use what to wider culture might be considered to be “mundane wood" in Magical practice... about wooden Tools and lore surrounding them. We will teach skills to promote deepened relationships with the tree beyond the wood. It’s a Tree! It’s Wood! It’s a Wand! It’s Magic! It's Transformation!
Speakers
KF

Karl Feret - Rare Earth Designs

Every land references Sacred Trees. Rare Earth Designs is the product of Karl Feret's vision of making a living through loving the Earth and sharing his skills and Teachings about the Sacred properties of Wood. He's joined with his partner, Rev Heartsong. Together they enjoy sharing... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Goddess in the Kitchen: The Magic & Making of Food
The art of Kitchen Witchery is fully explored in this comprehensive workshop, including cooking lore, the elemental affiliations of food, the magical properties of different types of food, and the act of instilling intention into the foods we prepare to create specific outcomes. "Goddess in the Kitchen: The Making & Magic of Food" celebrates the time honored tradition of working magic through food. (Book: "Goddess in the Kitchen: The Magic & Making of Food")
Speakers
KR

Katrina Rasbold

Katrina Rasbold is a best-selling author of thirty books, all available on Amazon.com. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion and has taught workshops and classes throughout California for more than two decades. She and her husband, Eric Rasbold, are the co-founders of the CUSP (Climbing Up... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Workshop

11:00am PST

Introduction to magical drumming.
Discussing the four "pillars" of drumming with magical purpose: Foundation, Celebration, Meditation, and Healing. What drums, rhythms, and volumes to choose, playing with/for others.
Speakers
DS

Don Schulz

Creating hand made "ancient style" drums of simple wood and hide since 2001, I consider myself a "Rhythmic Evangelical", wanting everyone to pick one up and play. My hope is that we can all return to the heart of our Mother - no matter how old or experienced.

Monday February 15, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Silicon Valley
  General Pagan, Discussion

11:00am PST

Sacred Fire: Keepers of the Flame
A fire burns at the heart of our community, yet the fire that sustains us must be fed. Together we journey into the darkness to seek the deep magic, the sacred well waters… the fires of inspiration, of hearth-tending, and of transformation. This magic we claim is not only for ourselves—if we are to claim our power as change-makers, we must seek the deep mysteries…burn the spell that binds us…and risk everything on the forge of transformation in the alchemy of ecstatic, participatory ritual. Will you tend the sacred flame of community? Doors close after 10 minutes. Adults only.
Speakers
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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 →

Monday February 15, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Oak
  General Pagan, Ritual

11:00am PST

Speed Reiki Techniques
ALREADY a Reiki practitioner or have lots of healing energy in your hands this class is for you!.. Learn & practice techniques developed during my 20 years of Reiki innovation to lift out headaches, improve circulation in extremities, reducing pain issues, and much more [til we run out of class time]
Speakers
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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 15, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
San Jose
  General Pagan, Workshop

12:30pm PST

Closing Ritual
Join us as we gather again one last time to say good-bye to the guardians and protector of our event. We can also share highlight of our annual gathering of the tribes.
Speakers
GT

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner has become active in Sunflower Alliance and their local Bay Area actions to prevent massive influx of crude oil by rail. She has turned her skills to help organize a Bay Area Peoples Climate Rally on September 21 and a conference by 350 Bay Area. Her vision of the future... Read More →

Monday February 15, 2016 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST
Fir
  General Pagan, Ritual
 
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