2023 Workshops, Entertainment, & Presenters
A New Method for Working with Entities and Spirits: Paneidolism and the Eidolon Model
by J.R. Mascaro
Workshop
This workshop provides a very brief introduction to paneidolism, the spirit contact methodology
presented in "Seal, Sigil & Call: A New Approach to Ritual Magic" from Llewellyn Books. It will
cover the core philosophy and terminology used by the method, as well as practical instruction
on the method itself.
J.R. Mascaro is the author of "Seal, Sigil & Call: A New Approach to Ritual Magic." He has
been working his unique system of magic for over 25 years, and it is from that system that the
paneidolist magical approach has been distilled. He is a sorcerer, artist, and meditation guide
offering select services through his website at jrmascaro.com. J.R. holds a B.A. in Anthropology
of Religion, and is a member of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Connect with
him on Instagram @jrmascaro.
by J.R. Mascaro
Workshop
This workshop provides a very brief introduction to paneidolism, the spirit contact methodology
presented in "Seal, Sigil & Call: A New Approach to Ritual Magic" from Llewellyn Books. It will
cover the core philosophy and terminology used by the method, as well as practical instruction
on the method itself.
J.R. Mascaro is the author of "Seal, Sigil & Call: A New Approach to Ritual Magic." He has
been working his unique system of magic for over 25 years, and it is from that system that the
paneidolist magical approach has been distilled. He is a sorcerer, artist, and meditation guide
offering select services through his website at jrmascaro.com. J.R. holds a B.A. in Anthropology
of Religion, and is a member of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Connect with
him on Instagram @jrmascaro.
Introduction to Familiar Spirits
by Tara-Love Maguire
Workshop
Is there room on your broom? The archetypal image of the witch and her black cat or warty toad has maintained an iconic status for hundreds of years, but what exactly is a familiar and what is their role in a witch’s practice? Learn about familiar spirits, how to gain one and work with it properly, as well as how to maintain a strong and healthy relationship together.
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.
by Tara-Love Maguire
Workshop
Is there room on your broom? The archetypal image of the witch and her black cat or warty toad has maintained an iconic status for hundreds of years, but what exactly is a familiar and what is their role in a witch’s practice? Learn about familiar spirits, how to gain one and work with it properly, as well as how to maintain a strong and healthy relationship together.
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.
Full Queen of Heaven Venusian Rite
by Deb Castellano
Workshop with mini Ritual
An accessible version of The Lesser Banishing Rite in English for those who struggle with other languages and wish to have Queen of Heaven vs Sky Daddy vibes to resonate with. Open to witches of all genders and experience levels.
Deborah Castellano (New Jersey, US) (deborahcastellano.com) is author of Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want (Llewellyn, 2017) and Magic for Troubled Times: Rituals, Recipes and Real Talk for Witches (Llewellyn, 2022) and Broke Witch (Macmillan, 2024). She is an independent maker of ritual perfume and other fineries. In 2006, she founded the first Steampunk convention, SalonCon. She enjoys old typewriters and record players, St. Germain and reality television.
by Deb Castellano
Workshop with mini Ritual
An accessible version of The Lesser Banishing Rite in English for those who struggle with other languages and wish to have Queen of Heaven vs Sky Daddy vibes to resonate with. Open to witches of all genders and experience levels.
Deborah Castellano (New Jersey, US) (deborahcastellano.com) is author of Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want (Llewellyn, 2017) and Magic for Troubled Times: Rituals, Recipes and Real Talk for Witches (Llewellyn, 2022) and Broke Witch (Macmillan, 2024). She is an independent maker of ritual perfume and other fineries. In 2006, she founded the first Steampunk convention, SalonCon. She enjoys old typewriters and record players, St. Germain and reality television.
Botanical Hexes
by Amy Blackthorn
Workshop
Botanical Hexes: the other side of helping spirits Herbs can help you clear your head, and calm your mind, but did you know they can also clear your plate of threats? Join herbalist and author Amy Blackthorn to discover the other side of these helping spirits, as they help you fight against nasty neighbors, fake friends and cheating partners. Stand up for yourself and these plants will stand with you.
Amy Blackthorn is the award-winning author of the best-sellers, ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic,’ ‘Sacred Smoke,’ ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews,’ ‘Blackthorn’s Protection Magic,’ and ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Wellness.’ She has been described as an “arcane horticulturalist” for her lifelong work with magical plants and teaching. She incorporates her experiences in British Traditional Witchcraft with her horticulture studies. She has a certification in aromatherapy and is ordained through the Order of the Golden Gryphon. Amy’s company, Blackthorns Botanicals, creates tea based on magical associations. She has appeared on HuffPoLive, Netflix’s Top Ten Secrets and Mysteries in an episode about Supernatural Abilities & the AP Newswire. Amy lives in Delaware. You can view Amy’s tea shop at BlackthornsBotancials.com
by Amy Blackthorn
Workshop
Botanical Hexes: the other side of helping spirits Herbs can help you clear your head, and calm your mind, but did you know they can also clear your plate of threats? Join herbalist and author Amy Blackthorn to discover the other side of these helping spirits, as they help you fight against nasty neighbors, fake friends and cheating partners. Stand up for yourself and these plants will stand with you.
Amy Blackthorn is the award-winning author of the best-sellers, ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic,’ ‘Sacred Smoke,’ ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews,’ ‘Blackthorn’s Protection Magic,’ and ‘Blackthorn’s Botanical Wellness.’ She has been described as an “arcane horticulturalist” for her lifelong work with magical plants and teaching. She incorporates her experiences in British Traditional Witchcraft with her horticulture studies. She has a certification in aromatherapy and is ordained through the Order of the Golden Gryphon. Amy’s company, Blackthorns Botanicals, creates tea based on magical associations. She has appeared on HuffPoLive, Netflix’s Top Ten Secrets and Mysteries in an episode about Supernatural Abilities & the AP Newswire. Amy lives in Delaware. You can view Amy’s tea shop at BlackthornsBotancials.com
Ancestor Altars: Honoring Our Beloved Dead
by Sara Mastros
Workshop, mini ritual, All Day Ancestor Altar
At this year's Pagan Pride Day, Sara Mastros will be hosting a communal ancestor altar. Please bring photos or other small trinkets of your Ancestors and Beloved Dead. At 3:30 pm, she'll be giving a short talk on working with the Ancestors and Beloved Dead, including instructions for making your own ancestor altar at home. After the talk, we'll venerate the ancestors together in a short celebratory ritual.
Sara L. Mastros has been called “the single most important living teacher in witchcraft today.” Recognized by her peers as a brilliant and original thinker, an engaging and inspiring teacher, a compelling and clever writer, and a generally decent human being, Sara spends a lot of time dreaming, thinking, enchanting, writing, and teaching about witchcraft, magic, and myth. She’s especially interested in magical communication, translation, and cryptography. But, her true passion is raising up an army of inspired, educated, empowered witches prepared to weave weird new ways of being in a world that desperately needs us. Rise up.
“...a Call to Adventure!" - Jake Stratton Kent
“...enough to form the cornerstone of a lifelong practice.” -Jason Miller
“...Serious scholarship, inspiring spirituality and a dollop of whimsy.” -Byron Ballard
by Sara Mastros
Workshop, mini ritual, All Day Ancestor Altar
At this year's Pagan Pride Day, Sara Mastros will be hosting a communal ancestor altar. Please bring photos or other small trinkets of your Ancestors and Beloved Dead. At 3:30 pm, she'll be giving a short talk on working with the Ancestors and Beloved Dead, including instructions for making your own ancestor altar at home. After the talk, we'll venerate the ancestors together in a short celebratory ritual.
Sara L. Mastros has been called “the single most important living teacher in witchcraft today.” Recognized by her peers as a brilliant and original thinker, an engaging and inspiring teacher, a compelling and clever writer, and a generally decent human being, Sara spends a lot of time dreaming, thinking, enchanting, writing, and teaching about witchcraft, magic, and myth. She’s especially interested in magical communication, translation, and cryptography. But, her true passion is raising up an army of inspired, educated, empowered witches prepared to weave weird new ways of being in a world that desperately needs us. Rise up.
“...a Call to Adventure!" - Jake Stratton Kent
“...enough to form the cornerstone of a lifelong practice.” -Jason Miller
“...Serious scholarship, inspiring spirituality and a dollop of whimsy.” -Byron Ballard
Robert Schreiwer
Open Ritual by Distelfink Sippschaft Kindred
Dedicated to Allelieweziel
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.
Dedicated to Allelieweziel
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.
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Lithomancy: Reading the Earthly Bones
with John Weller
Workshop
You may have heard of Osteomancy, Bone Casting, or Rune Casting, In each of these forms of divinatory arts symbols or items are cast and interpreted according to the methods of each tradition. Lithomancy, which follows a similar pattern is the art of stone casting. In this workshop John will teach participants how to cast and read the stones based on the celestial and earthly elements and symbology of each..
John Weller is an accomplished Lithomancer, tarot reader, & occultist. With 22 years of experience in the practical & theoretical application of esoteric knowledge. He has a background in Theology, Philosophy, & is currently working on his updated approach to Western Occultism and Ceremonial Magic.
with John Weller
Workshop
You may have heard of Osteomancy, Bone Casting, or Rune Casting, In each of these forms of divinatory arts symbols or items are cast and interpreted according to the methods of each tradition. Lithomancy, which follows a similar pattern is the art of stone casting. In this workshop John will teach participants how to cast and read the stones based on the celestial and earthly elements and symbology of each..
John Weller is an accomplished Lithomancer, tarot reader, & occultist. With 22 years of experience in the practical & theoretical application of esoteric knowledge. He has a background in Theology, Philosophy, & is currently working on his updated approach to Western Occultism and Ceremonial Magic.
The Divine Storyteller: Creating Magic through Lore
with Jessica Moran
Workshop
In this workshop we explore mythology, culture, and storytelling and how it can be a functional tool in crafting rituals, spells, and prayers. We also explore the importance of sourcing material for research as well as incorporating the idea of modern lore as beliefs evolve along with the people who practice them. The end goal being opening up new ways to approach our craft and further develop our skills by thinking outside the box.
Jessica Moran is an experienced tarot reader, spirit kindred communicator, and Nekomanteian priestess. Jessica also has experience in marrying historical, archaeological, and theological studies to daily expressions of prayer and service to the Gods. A former student of History at university , with practical experience in both archaeological interpretation and historical context analysis she applies this knowledge to her understanding of our interactions with Deity and Spirit in the pagan & polytheistic context.
with Jessica Moran
Workshop
In this workshop we explore mythology, culture, and storytelling and how it can be a functional tool in crafting rituals, spells, and prayers. We also explore the importance of sourcing material for research as well as incorporating the idea of modern lore as beliefs evolve along with the people who practice them. The end goal being opening up new ways to approach our craft and further develop our skills by thinking outside the box.
Jessica Moran is an experienced tarot reader, spirit kindred communicator, and Nekomanteian priestess. Jessica also has experience in marrying historical, archaeological, and theological studies to daily expressions of prayer and service to the Gods. A former student of History at university , with practical experience in both archaeological interpretation and historical context analysis she applies this knowledge to her understanding of our interactions with Deity and Spirit in the pagan & polytheistic context.