2019 Workshops, Entertainment, & Presenters
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.
(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.
Introduction to Traditional Witchcraft by Tara Maguire
Traditional witchcraft is a wild beast with many parents and even more children. A chimera of folk magic, shamanism, history and folklore, ancestor veneration, and respect for the land- walking these crooked paths will help you forge stronger connections to your immediate surroundings and lead you to deepen your practice on a more personal level.
Tara Maguire has been a practicing witch for over 30 years, on a path which has been 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 which dwell there. She co-hosts the podcast, Down at the Crossroads, with her sweetheart, Christopher Orapello, and together, they founded the Blacktree tradition- a traditional witchcraft coven which exists in the heart of southern New Jersey. Her first book- Besom, Stang, and Sword- co-written with Chris, is due out from Red Wheel/Weiser Books December 2018.
Traditional witchcraft is a wild beast with many parents and even more children. A chimera of folk magic, shamanism, history and folklore, ancestor veneration, and respect for the land- walking these crooked paths will help you forge stronger connections to your immediate surroundings and lead you to deepen your practice on a more personal level.
Tara Maguire has been a practicing witch for over 30 years, on a path which has been 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 which dwell there. She co-hosts the podcast, Down at the Crossroads, with her sweetheart, Christopher Orapello, and together, they founded the Blacktree tradition- a traditional witchcraft coven which exists in the heart of southern New Jersey. Her first book- Besom, Stang, and Sword- co-written with Chris, is due out from Red Wheel/Weiser Books December 2018.
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
Project Wendigo
We're Cat, Saffire, Rose, and... we make music that we hope you find moving, enjoyable or just plain fun. friend us! follow us!
Let us know what you think!
Somewhere in the back of our minds there is music... some heartfelt , some searching, some that reaches out and grabs you by the throat... in a good way. Project Wendigo Started at as a Duo, and has expanded to a 4 piece with the addition of Rosemary on guitar and vocals, and Caleb on bass.allowing more a fuller sound and more excitement than ever before.
Check us out at projectwendigo.bandcamp.com and www.facebook.com/projectwendigo
We're Cat, Saffire, Rose, and... we make music that we hope you find moving, enjoyable or just plain fun. friend us! follow us!
Let us know what you think!
Somewhere in the back of our minds there is music... some heartfelt , some searching, some that reaches out and grabs you by the throat... in a good way. Project Wendigo Started at as a Duo, and has expanded to a 4 piece with the addition of Rosemary on guitar and vocals, and Caleb on bass.allowing more a fuller sound and more excitement than ever before.
Check us out at projectwendigo.bandcamp.com and www.facebook.com/projectwendigo
Raks Sahara
Raks Sahara is a Middle Eastern Folkloric Dance Troupe founded and based in Vineland Nj. We are a NON POLITICAL, educational troupe 35 plus years running.
www.rakssahara.org
Raks Sahara is a Middle Eastern Folkloric Dance Troupe founded and based in Vineland Nj. We are a NON POLITICAL, educational troupe 35 plus years running.
www.rakssahara.org