PantheaCon2016: Full Schedule

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.

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

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

Tags Family-Kids

3:30pm PST

Avalon: inner and outer landscapes of transformation

In the Avalon tradition we relate to the landscape as a map for our conscious journeys or path working. Avalon legends are plenty of signs and keys to the otherworld that can be found in nature. The union between the inner journey and the outer journey holds the power of Priestess of Avalon practice. The landscape is also the body of the Lady and the spiritual container we need in our process of transformation. In this workshop we will learn some of the places and threshold we may encounter while journeying to the Isle of Death and Transformation.

Speakers

Susana Aguilar

Susana is a Priestess of Avalon living in Valparaíso, Chile. She trained at the Glastonbury Goddess temple while she was living in Durham England. She is a Tarot Reader, Reiki Master and Astrologer. She works as a full time priestess in her local community doing ceremonies, priestesses... Read More →

Friday February 12, 2016 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Martin

Goddess Spirituality, Workshop

Tags Magic-Psychic-Techniques, Meditation-Trance

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

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

Tags Movement-dance-yoga-etc

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

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

Tags Family-Kids, Other-Performance

9:00am PST

Seidhr: A History

Just where did seidhr come from? In this lecture, Patricia Lafayllve explores the pre-Christian practice of seidhr, using the saga record, mythology, and other sources to help reconstruct what seidhr looked like during the Viking Age. Seidhr has a considerable range of practice in the modern heathen world; this discussion will highlight what is, and is not, remaining in the records, while briefly touching on current practices.

Speakers

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 9:00am - 10:30am PST
San Martin

Asatru - Heathen, Discussion

Tags Scholarly-Lecture-Panel, Introductory

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

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

Tags Audience-Participation, Community-Leadership

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

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