2019 Workshops, Entertainment, & Presenters
Open Ritual
Open Ritual by Distelfink Sippschaft Kindred
(all respectful seekers welcome! to participate or observe)
Distelfink Sippschaft is an Urglaawe kindred with members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
We are an inclusive group based on shared values. Distelfink/Urglaawe publications and swagDistelfink Sippschaft is an Urglaawe kindred and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit religious organization with members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Distelfink produces Urglaawe and Heathen-related materials, and undertakes folklore research throughout the Pennsylvania German settlement areas. This table will also feature a full line of Troth publications as well the publications of some of our members. Other Troth and Heathens Against Hate items (pins, t-shirts, etc.) are also available.
(all respectful seekers welcome! to participate or observe)
Distelfink Sippschaft is an Urglaawe kindred with members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
We are an inclusive group based on shared values. Distelfink/Urglaawe publications and swagDistelfink Sippschaft is an Urglaawe kindred and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit religious organization with members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Distelfink produces Urglaawe and Heathen-related materials, and undertakes folklore research throughout the Pennsylvania German settlement areas. This table will also feature a full line of Troth publications as well the publications of some of our members. Other Troth and Heathens Against Hate items (pins, t-shirts, etc.) are also available.
Workshops
Living in Liminality by Tara-Love Maguire
Living in Liminality Walking the roads between worlds with wisdom and ease lies at the very heart of witchcraft, but how do you keep your own heart safe and sane if the borders separating our world from Elsewhere are just naturally thinner for you? And what can a witch do to protect themselves if predisposed to mental illness? Self-care is crucial, but so is learning to navigate reality – in all worlds. Align your internal compass, learn to live within liminal spaces to strengthen yourself and your practice.
Flying Ointments by Tara-Love Maguire
Long have stories been told of witches brewing noxious substances from deadly ingredients to grant them the power of flight. Scholars debate the veracity of such lore, but within every folktale is a grain of truth. Modern day witches seeking their own stories may find them here- get your broomstick, it’s time to ride!
Tara-Love Maguire has been a practicing witch for over 30 years, on a path crookedly influenced by Isobel Gowdie, Marie Laveau, and William S. Burroughs. Growing up as a weird kid in and around the New Jersey Pine Barrens, she found witchcraft within the tales and shadows that dwell there. She co-hosts the podcast, Down at the Crossroads, with her sweetheart, Christopher Orapello, and together they founded Blacktree Coven- a traditional witchcraft coven that exists in the heart of southern New Jersey. Her first book- Besom, Stang, and Sword- co-written with Chris, is now available wherever books are sold from Red Wheel/Weiser Books.
Living in Liminality Walking the roads between worlds with wisdom and ease lies at the very heart of witchcraft, but how do you keep your own heart safe and sane if the borders separating our world from Elsewhere are just naturally thinner for you? And what can a witch do to protect themselves if predisposed to mental illness? Self-care is crucial, but so is learning to navigate reality – in all worlds. Align your internal compass, learn to live within liminal spaces to strengthen yourself and your practice.
Flying Ointments by Tara-Love Maguire
Long have stories been told of witches brewing noxious substances from deadly ingredients to grant them the power of flight. Scholars debate the veracity of such lore, but within every folktale is a grain of truth. Modern day witches seeking their own stories may find them here- get your broomstick, it’s time to ride!
Tara-Love Maguire has been a practicing witch for over 30 years, on a path crookedly influenced by Isobel Gowdie, Marie Laveau, and William S. Burroughs. Growing up as a weird kid in and around the New Jersey Pine Barrens, she found witchcraft within the tales and shadows that dwell there. She co-hosts the podcast, Down at the Crossroads, with her sweetheart, Christopher Orapello, and together they founded Blacktree Coven- a traditional witchcraft coven that exists in the heart of southern New Jersey. Her first book- Besom, Stang, and Sword- co-written with Chris, is now available wherever books are sold from Red Wheel/Weiser Books.
Meeting the Morrigan
The Morrigan is the Irish goddess of war, sorcery, and sovereignty. The name refers both to a specific goddess, as well as a class of goddess, which includes Badb and Macha, as well as Nemain, Fea, and others. She is the wife of the Dagda, a prophet, a shapeshifter, a crow, and more. Join Red Oak Grove as we channel her into one of our members, and ask for advice and wisdom from the Phantom Queen.
Dark Goddesses, a Discussion
The term "Dark Goddess" is loose, but seems to cover several goddesses who are only slightly related: Cerridwen, Hekate, the Morrigan, the Cailleach, Lilith, and more. Who is a Dark Goddess, and why? What does the term mean, and what does that mean about our relationship with womanhood, divinity, and the shadow? We will explore these questions and more.
Red Oak Grove, ADF
We are a group of Neopagan Druids centered in the Delaware Valley (PA, NJ & DE) who are serious about worshiping the Celtic Gods in a modern context. We were founded at Summer Solstice in 1997 and have provided a public ritual at almost every single High Day since then.
Vela Chandra and Cait Wallace are members of Red Oak Grove, ADF. Vela is the Grove Scribe, as well as the channeler/priestess of Brigid and Cerridwen. Cait is the Grove Schoolmarm, as well as a channeler of Brigid.
The Morrigan is the Irish goddess of war, sorcery, and sovereignty. The name refers both to a specific goddess, as well as a class of goddess, which includes Badb and Macha, as well as Nemain, Fea, and others. She is the wife of the Dagda, a prophet, a shapeshifter, a crow, and more. Join Red Oak Grove as we channel her into one of our members, and ask for advice and wisdom from the Phantom Queen.
Dark Goddesses, a Discussion
The term "Dark Goddess" is loose, but seems to cover several goddesses who are only slightly related: Cerridwen, Hekate, the Morrigan, the Cailleach, Lilith, and more. Who is a Dark Goddess, and why? What does the term mean, and what does that mean about our relationship with womanhood, divinity, and the shadow? We will explore these questions and more.
Red Oak Grove, ADF
We are a group of Neopagan Druids centered in the Delaware Valley (PA, NJ & DE) who are serious about worshiping the Celtic Gods in a modern context. We were founded at Summer Solstice in 1997 and have provided a public ritual at almost every single High Day since then.
Vela Chandra and Cait Wallace are members of Red Oak Grove, ADF. Vela is the Grove Scribe, as well as the channeler/priestess of Brigid and Cerridwen. Cait is the Grove Schoolmarm, as well as a channeler of Brigid.
Working with Primordial Deities: Invoking, Evoking, & Channeling:
In this workshop we will teach participants the difference between invoking, evoking, and channeling. After covering these definitions their will be a ritual to cleanse and open sacred space and a clearly defined explanation of the difference between the Primordial & more human-conversant spirits. After this Jessica will demonstrate evocation, invocation, and channeling techniques. After her demonstration she will a guided meditation to introduction Invocation and Evocation energy workings for the participants to experience , followed by a group channeling journey.
Jessica Moran is the co-owner of Midnight Enchantment. She is a skilled Tarot & Oracular reader, she is also a practicing Spirit-Walker and Hadean Sybil. Jessica is also a published poet and speculative fiction writer.
In this workshop we will teach participants the difference between invoking, evoking, and channeling. After covering these definitions their will be a ritual to cleanse and open sacred space and a clearly defined explanation of the difference between the Primordial & more human-conversant spirits. After this Jessica will demonstrate evocation, invocation, and channeling techniques. After her demonstration she will a guided meditation to introduction Invocation and Evocation energy workings for the participants to experience , followed by a group channeling journey.
Jessica Moran is the co-owner of Midnight Enchantment. She is a skilled Tarot & Oracular reader, she is also a practicing Spirit-Walker and Hadean Sybil. Jessica is also a published poet and speculative fiction writer.
Who are You? Know Yourself, Know Your Craft.
To know your true self is one of the first steps to becoming a Witch. It is also a step a lot of people overlook when beginning thier Magickal Journey. This workshop is designed to discuss ways to help take a step back and look within. With a focus on personal growth and spiritual honesty. When we ask ourselves, Who am I? The answers you get can be astounding, but when answered brings a deeper knowledge of yourself and your connection to the craft.
Rich Donahue is a U.S. Army Veteran, Musician, and Fledgling Youtuber from Burlington NJ. Practicing Witch and High Priest of the Moon Willow Circle based in South Jersey. He has been teaching Wicca and Witchcraft for the past ten years with a focus on Eclectic Wiccan ideas that do not adhere to a strict tradition but helps guides others to find thier own path within the craft. His music is a more modern and contemporary spin on the Traditional Devotional Pagan Worship music. Dubbed The Wiccan Music Experiment, he writes Pagan inspired lyrics layerd within different genres of music. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9KfIVRJ5JSli3K4AAcG7g
To know your true self is one of the first steps to becoming a Witch. It is also a step a lot of people overlook when beginning thier Magickal Journey. This workshop is designed to discuss ways to help take a step back and look within. With a focus on personal growth and spiritual honesty. When we ask ourselves, Who am I? The answers you get can be astounding, but when answered brings a deeper knowledge of yourself and your connection to the craft.
Rich Donahue is a U.S. Army Veteran, Musician, and Fledgling Youtuber from Burlington NJ. Practicing Witch and High Priest of the Moon Willow Circle based in South Jersey. He has been teaching Wicca and Witchcraft for the past ten years with a focus on Eclectic Wiccan ideas that do not adhere to a strict tradition but helps guides others to find thier own path within the craft. His music is a more modern and contemporary spin on the Traditional Devotional Pagan Worship music. Dubbed The Wiccan Music Experiment, he writes Pagan inspired lyrics layerd within different genres of music. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9KfIVRJ5JSli3K4AAcG7g
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Elemental Magic: Beyond the Four Quarters
Most of us are familiar with the guardians at the gates of the quarters, but the elemental realms hold a deep magic that dances along the lines between the mystic and the manifest. Join us as we explore the opportunities that arise working with the elemental spirits, from the spark of a candle’s flame to the lightning flash of inspiration. Take a closer look at the elements beyond their correspondences. This class will explore the many opportunities working with elemental spirits can provide, how to establish relationships with those spirits, and the work that can be done with their assistance. The class will include a pathworking to the elemental realms as well as practical techniques to hone your work at home. The Seekers of the Wild Heart is a coven in the tradition of Wild Heart Paganism based in Baltimore, MD. We are a collection of witches who ally with the spirits of the land and the pantheons of old to achieve personal growth and empowerment to live as our true, authentic selves. We seek to serve our community by offering ritual, fellowship, and instruction in a variety of esoteric practices. |
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The Faces of Gods and Goddesses: Understanding the essence of a Deity
Explore how the Gods and Goddesses of the world’s traditions are more than the faces and names we give them. Go beyond the myths and find the inter-connected-ness of various pantheons through energies and not images. Learn how understanding their essence can break down the confines of how we view our own spirituality. Through a group meditation, attendees will tap into the primal energy of a choice Deity to guide the direction of the class. E. Massey Discusses how to build a stronger relationship with your Deities through energy and ritual. Acquire new practices by building upon your own teachings and views of the Gods and Goddesses. Discover how indigenous teachings and the Hermetic philosophies can reshape the modern spiritual concepts of Deities. E. Massey is an author, teacher and practicing Witch. Author of "Casting Creative Magickal Circles” and "The Modern Witch's Curriculum". Nominated for the 2018 Witch Way Magazine Awards “Favorite Witch Teacher”, E. Massey has facilitated classes and workshops on Witchcraft and magick throughout the U.S. E. Massey has been a practicing Witch for over 20 years. Originally trained and initiated into a non-linage Gardnerian tradition and now follows his own path that combines traditional Witchcraft, and indigenous American spiritual beliefs. His presence in the community can be seen throughout Pennsylvania, most notably serving on the board of directors for Philadelphia Pagan Pride and organizer of the Pocono Witches Festival and Ball. More Information on E. Massey can be found at www.e-massey.com |
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Magickal Properties of Color: Your Personal Colors
Every color is important. We all have favorite colors and others not so much. There are also colors that relate to us because of our name and date of birth. These are our personal colors. They are ours and cannot be changed. We’ll determine what those colors are and how they relate to us on a personal level. Join us for a fun set of activities to learn how color influences our lives. Artisans & Purveyors of unique, high-quality essentials for working magic, the men from WizardsTower have been serving the Pagan Community for almost 15 years. Jim & Kevin share what they have learned bringing their products to the community. They are designing 3 workshops based on what their research taught them about.....wood, color, and stones. |
Music & Entertainment
SoundWeaver
Music... one of the threads that connect beyond language, beyond time, beyond the individual, reaching out and connecting the performer with the listener like a web. Art is how we paint space, music is how we paint time. When driven by spirit it brings hearts and minds together creating a bridge to understand what words alone never can. Sierra and Cat exemplify this bridge, coming from vastly different musical bases to share the voice of spirit as it comes to them. Brought together originally as the voice and guitar for the Mythic Folk band Ashagal, SoundWeaver allow the two artists to step out of the limitations of genre and bring you the spirit music they both love. Ranging from folk, to contemporary, to experimental, the two try to give voice to the ephemeral and share their experience of spirit through song, be it songs of the gods themselves, or music inspired by the growth of their individual journeys.
Music... one of the threads that connect beyond language, beyond time, beyond the individual, reaching out and connecting the performer with the listener like a web. Art is how we paint space, music is how we paint time. When driven by spirit it brings hearts and minds together creating a bridge to understand what words alone never can. Sierra and Cat exemplify this bridge, coming from vastly different musical bases to share the voice of spirit as it comes to them. Brought together originally as the voice and guitar for the Mythic Folk band Ashagal, SoundWeaver allow the two artists to step out of the limitations of genre and bring you the spirit music they both love. Ranging from folk, to contemporary, to experimental, the two try to give voice to the ephemeral and share their experience of spirit through song, be it songs of the gods themselves, or music inspired by the growth of their individual journeys.
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Rich Donahue & The Wiccan Music Experiment
Rich Donahue is a Pagan Musician and cover artist, his original music dubbed The Wiccan Music Experiment, is a Modern twist on traditional Pagan worship music. With a contemporary sound and songs written throughout different genres of music with Pagan inspired lyrics. |