Workshops, Entertainment & Presenters
Rev. Queen Mother Imakhu Shekemet
is a Kemetic High Priestess in the AKERU Nu Afrakan Spiritualist tradition, the Wise Woman Traditions, and a Water Priestess & Water Spirituality. She is a diversely talented performer and lecturer, incorporating guitar, poetry, drumming, dance, and fables into her energetic and moving presentations. She has published two books Understanding Kemetic Magic and Cowrie Blessings, a DVD Kemetic Origins of Popular Holiday Traditions, and two music CDs Water Woman and Wednesday's African Child: Goth Tales of My People (all available here). www.imahku.com
Keynote Address:
Building Bridges of Peace in the Pagan Community, at 2 pm.
Don't miss it!
is a Kemetic High Priestess in the AKERU Nu Afrakan Spiritualist tradition, the Wise Woman Traditions, and a Water Priestess & Water Spirituality. She is a diversely talented performer and lecturer, incorporating guitar, poetry, drumming, dance, and fables into her energetic and moving presentations. She has published two books Understanding Kemetic Magic and Cowrie Blessings, a DVD Kemetic Origins of Popular Holiday Traditions, and two music CDs Water Woman and Wednesday's African Child: Goth Tales of My People (all available here). www.imahku.com
Keynote Address:
Building Bridges of Peace in the Pagan Community, at 2 pm.
Don't miss it!
The Typsy Gypsys
The Typsy Gypsys are South Jersey's own freestyle bellydance troupe--which basically means we do anything we want, ranging from Raqs Sharqi to Fusion to American Tribal Style to Raq n Roll to Gypsy! We formed a sister tribe to the Austin, Texas tribe when the founding member moved to New Jersey. New Jersey tribe members include: Denisea (Troupe Director, center), Guenwyfar (far right), Cossachka (right of center), Tsaritza (left of center), and Zahirah (far left). typsygypsysnj.weebly.com
The Typsy Gypsys are South Jersey's own freestyle bellydance troupe--which basically means we do anything we want, ranging from Raqs Sharqi to Fusion to American Tribal Style to Raq n Roll to Gypsy! We formed a sister tribe to the Austin, Texas tribe when the founding member moved to New Jersey. New Jersey tribe members include: Denisea (Troupe Director, center), Guenwyfar (far right), Cossachka (right of center), Tsaritza (left of center), and Zahirah (far left). typsygypsysnj.weebly.com
Xanna Vinson
Xanna Vinson recently retired as High Priestess of Gardnerian Craft after thirty-one years of coven leadership. She is a local writer, artist and designer who focuses on Craft subjects -- with her own brand of humor. She continues to lead a group seeking to receive and decipher messages from the Lady regarding the current state of world/Earth affairs.
ARE YOU LISTENING?
A discussion with Xanna Vinson,
author of "The Song of an Emerald Dove"
In this presentation and discussion about our responsibility to take care of Mother Earth," Xanna talks about the many ways in which She speaks to us, how we can improve our hearing, and the ways in which we can answer that call.
The Maya warned that in this century the Earth Mother would shrug Her shoulders, announcing Her discontent, removing all that would harm Her. Have we been watching and listening?
Xanna Vinson has worked for decades to understand the signs, obtain information, and find others who share her concerns. As spiritual people, what is our responsibility to the Earth and our fellow travelers?
Are we all "the Watchers"? Bring your ideas and experiences.
Lecture and discussion.
Xanna Vinson recently retired as High Priestess of Gardnerian Craft after thirty-one years of coven leadership. She is a local writer, artist and designer who focuses on Craft subjects -- with her own brand of humor. She continues to lead a group seeking to receive and decipher messages from the Lady regarding the current state of world/Earth affairs.
ARE YOU LISTENING?
A discussion with Xanna Vinson,
author of "The Song of an Emerald Dove"
In this presentation and discussion about our responsibility to take care of Mother Earth," Xanna talks about the many ways in which She speaks to us, how we can improve our hearing, and the ways in which we can answer that call.
The Maya warned that in this century the Earth Mother would shrug Her shoulders, announcing Her discontent, removing all that would harm Her. Have we been watching and listening?
Xanna Vinson has worked for decades to understand the signs, obtain information, and find others who share her concerns. As spiritual people, what is our responsibility to the Earth and our fellow travelers?
Are we all "the Watchers"? Bring your ideas and experiences.
Lecture and discussion.
Origins of the Zodiac and Magical Astrology
The utility of sidereal astrology and the elements to look for in casting an election for the timing of a working or consecration of a talisman.
Olorin
Olorin has been a practicing Gardnerian High Priest for over thirty years, he has been a Warden of the Terra Sancta Sangreal Sodality for 15 years. A student of the Kabbalist William G. Gray, Patricia Crowther, and R.J. Stewart. He is currently High Priest of the Gardnerian coven Deepstar and may be reached at Deepstar@Rocketmail.com
The utility of sidereal astrology and the elements to look for in casting an election for the timing of a working or consecration of a talisman.
Olorin
Olorin has been a practicing Gardnerian High Priest for over thirty years, he has been a Warden of the Terra Sancta Sangreal Sodality for 15 years. A student of the Kabbalist William G. Gray, Patricia Crowther, and R.J. Stewart. He is currently High Priest of the Gardnerian coven Deepstar and may be reached at Deepstar@Rocketmail.com
Channeling a la Druids: Awen o Duwiau
Channeling is the practice of intentionally allowing a spiritual being to temporarily inhabit your body or mind, usually for the purpose of communication with an audience. Often that communication is verbal, but it can also be handwritten, typed or transmitted in some other way. It’s absolutely awesome and we’ve done it over 100 times. Come learn about the theory and application of this incredibly moving religious experience.
Bard Dafydd is the Priest of Red Oak Grove, ADF. He’s a professional trainer, storyteller, and speaker. Within ADF he has held the offices of Vice Archdruid, Chief of the Council of Senior Druids, Founder and Chief of the Welsh Kin, Chief Seer and Chief Bard – but not all at the same time! He has been presenting rituals, lectures and workshops at Neopagan events for 17 years.
www.redoakgrove.org
Channeling is the practice of intentionally allowing a spiritual being to temporarily inhabit your body or mind, usually for the purpose of communication with an audience. Often that communication is verbal, but it can also be handwritten, typed or transmitted in some other way. It’s absolutely awesome and we’ve done it over 100 times. Come learn about the theory and application of this incredibly moving religious experience.
Bard Dafydd is the Priest of Red Oak Grove, ADF. He’s a professional trainer, storyteller, and speaker. Within ADF he has held the offices of Vice Archdruid, Chief of the Council of Senior Druids, Founder and Chief of the Welsh Kin, Chief Seer and Chief Bard – but not all at the same time! He has been presenting rituals, lectures and workshops at Neopagan events for 17 years.
www.redoakgrove.org
Masmoudi, Beladi and Basic Melody -
Drumming Workshop:
Yes, that banging noisemaker CAN actually make music! Weather permitting, this beginner’s drum workshop will show basic, established and ancient Middle-Eastern-type rhythms. From super-energetic fast ones to hauntingly-sensual slow ones, you'll learn how to recognize them, how to play them and what's REALLY important... how to get beautiful people to dance for you all night long! Please bring your own Doumbek, Darbuka or Djembe. A simple study guide is provided for each participant and success IS guaranteed! REALLY!
White Elk Taliesin
White-Elk Taliesin was a devout Catholic in his youth, then a nearly two-decade solitary practitioner of Wicca, and is now the Chieftain of Red Oak Grove, ADF. He found ROG as a life-saving happenstance two years ago and his life hasn't been the same since. With a brain full of some of the most varied and eclectic knowledge, he's been a Scientist, a Historian, a Storyteller, a Starship Captain and bring him a length of rope, he'll show a few of the coolest knots you'd ever want to see! white_elk@yahoo.com
Drumming Workshop:
Yes, that banging noisemaker CAN actually make music! Weather permitting, this beginner’s drum workshop will show basic, established and ancient Middle-Eastern-type rhythms. From super-energetic fast ones to hauntingly-sensual slow ones, you'll learn how to recognize them, how to play them and what's REALLY important... how to get beautiful people to dance for you all night long! Please bring your own Doumbek, Darbuka or Djembe. A simple study guide is provided for each participant and success IS guaranteed! REALLY!
White Elk Taliesin
White-Elk Taliesin was a devout Catholic in his youth, then a nearly two-decade solitary practitioner of Wicca, and is now the Chieftain of Red Oak Grove, ADF. He found ROG as a life-saving happenstance two years ago and his life hasn't been the same since. With a brain full of some of the most varied and eclectic knowledge, he's been a Scientist, a Historian, a Storyteller, a Starship Captain and bring him a length of rope, he'll show a few of the coolest knots you'd ever want to see! white_elk@yahoo.com
Roundtable Discussion, led by Christopher Orapello
Join Christopher Orapello, writer, producer and host of The Infinite and the Beyond podcast, in his exclusive SJPPD Round Table Discussion and explore such issues as: What does it means to be pagan? What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? Why do we look to the past when paganism is a spiritual family that typically focuses on the present 99.9% of the time? And other issues that may arise in the course of the workshop. Share your thoughts with us as we explore some of the deeper issues with being a pagan in today's world and possibly even challenge ourselves along the way.
Christopher Orapello is an artist and the host of The Infinite and the Beyond podcast (www.infinite-beyond.com), which is an esoteric podcast for the introspective pagan mind and the only Proud Pagan Podcast from New Jersey. In the show he explores and discusses a variety of topics which relate to life and one's unique spiritual journey. Show topics center around paganism, occultism, parapsychology, science, society, and culture in the 21st century. Religiously speaking, Chris considers himself to be a Pagan with a base in Wicca mixed with ceremonial practices and Thelemic philosophies. He has been on his journey for over 15 years and he is a proud New Jersey Freemason to boot! www.chrisorapello.com
Join Christopher Orapello, writer, producer and host of The Infinite and the Beyond podcast, in his exclusive SJPPD Round Table Discussion and explore such issues as: What does it means to be pagan? What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? Why do we look to the past when paganism is a spiritual family that typically focuses on the present 99.9% of the time? And other issues that may arise in the course of the workshop. Share your thoughts with us as we explore some of the deeper issues with being a pagan in today's world and possibly even challenge ourselves along the way.
Christopher Orapello is an artist and the host of The Infinite and the Beyond podcast (www.infinite-beyond.com), which is an esoteric podcast for the introspective pagan mind and the only Proud Pagan Podcast from New Jersey. In the show he explores and discusses a variety of topics which relate to life and one's unique spiritual journey. Show topics center around paganism, occultism, parapsychology, science, society, and culture in the 21st century. Religiously speaking, Chris considers himself to be a Pagan with a base in Wicca mixed with ceremonial practices and Thelemic philosophies. He has been on his journey for over 15 years and he is a proud New Jersey Freemason to boot! www.chrisorapello.com
