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Witchcraft: Mystery Tradition Understanding the Mystery Teachings of Witchcraft is essential for anyone wishing to enrich their Craft. World-renowned author and scholar Raven Grimassi guides readers down the well-worn path to these Mystery traditions by exploring their roots in myths, legends, verses, and lore. Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition provides a cultural and mythical context that helps readers gain insight into these Mystery themes. Drawing upon the long-standing traditional European Witchcraft and occult concepts and tenets, Grimassi constructs a cohesive mythos that supports and unifies the Sabbats and their associated deities. Also provided are techniques for aligning with the momentum of the past, a powerful current of knowledge and energy available to all Witches. Author: Raven Grimassi Publisher: Llewellyn Publishing. $19.95 Canadian |
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Rites: A Guide to Creating Public Rituals That Work Isaac Bonewits pours over three decades of ritual experience--creating, attending, and leading ceremonies as a Neopagan priest and magician--into this practical guide to effective ritual. Ideal for Earthcentered spiritual movements and other liberal religious traditions, this book clarifies how to design powerful rites for small groups or large crowds. Bonewits addresses every detail that contributes to successful public worship: the dynamics of participants, common worship patterns, the deities invoked, the risks of mixing spiritual traditions, preritual preparation, and more. Learn to choose the optimal time, location, costume, props, and altar decorations. Enhance your ceremony with music, singing, poetry, dance, and movement. There are also invaluable tips for raising and channeling energy and using centers of power to send energy. Best of all, Neopagan Rites will help you create and perform rituals that unify, inspire, and fulfill their intended purpose. Author: Isaac Bonewits Publisher: Llewellyn Publishing. $18.50 Canadian |
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Astral Projection Plain & Simple: The Out-Of-Body
Experience Discover a reality beyond human vision with the complete system in this book. It starts with preparation for the first steps out into the astral to clear instructions for returning to the physical body. Author: Osborne Phillips Publisher: Llewellyn Publishing Price: $19.95 |
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Within: Creating a Wiccan Spiritual Tradition The Circle Within is your guide to creating a personal spiritual practice for daily life. The first section is a thoughtful examination of Wiccan ethics and philosophy that explores how to truly live Wicca. The second section includes devotional prayers and rituals that provide inspiration for group or solitary practice. Topics include: cultivating an ongoing personal relationship with deity, ethics and standards of behavior, concepts of sacred space, elements of a daily practice, tuning into the Wheel of the Year and the elements, and creating meaningful personal rituals. Move beyond the basics of Wicca and enter the sacred space of the circle within. Author: Dianne Sylvan Publisher: Llewellyn Publishing Price: $19.95 |
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Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft and Magical Transformation Return to the old ways of witchcraft. Enter the old forms of Witchcraft (many of which have been forgotten), and learn the ways and techniques that provide a solid foundation for further study, qualifying you to become the local village Witch! The material is selected for its authenticity, and demonstrates that Witchcraft is an evolving religion, not a modern construction. Containing many aspects of Witchcraft never before seen in print, these pages will take you through the labyrinth of Witchcraft's history and deliver up the secrets of the Witches' craft, which lie deep within the center of the maze. It is a treasure worthy of pursuit. A serious and in-depth study of the old ways of WitchcraftThe first book to present the entire unedited method of constructing the witches' ladderExamines the obscured roots of witchcraft from ancient to modern times, with historical and literary referencesContains correspondence between the author and Doreen Valiente that sheds further light on the evolution of Witchcraft as it is practiced todayPreserves much of what has been forgotten, misplaced, or discarded through the years. Author: Raven Grimassi Publisher: Llewellyn Publishing Price: $26.95 |
METHODS OF MEDITATION (Robyn)
Have you ever wanted to meditate, but are not certain which technique will work best for you? Meditation is a means by which people work toward a sense of balance, stress relief and inner harmony. Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and together we will explore several different meditation styles and theories to help you find the way that feels most right for you. *There will be some practical exercises, so please wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring a floor mat or cushion .*
Sunday, March 16th, 1-3 pm, $30
EXPLORING THE THROAT CHAKRA WORKSHOP (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Throat Chakra dealing with communication, expression, responsibility, truth & lies, faith, your true nature and the lies we tell ourselves. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation.
Monday, March 17th, 7-9pm, $30
TAROT FOR INTERMEDIATES (Scarlet)
Tarot is a complex system of divination. This workshop assumes that you have a deck and are familiar with the basic meanings of your cards. We will take the next step in understanding the tarot. You will learn the meanings of card combinations, explore various types of tarot spreads, and how to create your own spreads!
Friday, March 21st, 7-9pm, $30.
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT Level I (Catharine)
Being able to tell the difference between intuition, prediction, clairvoyance, predictive dreams, deja vu, gut feelings etc. is essential to developing your abilities. We will discuss the various ways psychic abilities manifest and do hands on exercises to test your present level. At the end we will have a message circle where each participant will receive messages from Spirit with Catharine.
Saturday March 22nd, 1 - 3 pm $30.00
PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT Level II (Catharine)
Being able to tell the difference between intuition, prediction, clairvoyance, predictive dreams, deja vu, gut feelings etc. is essential to developing your abilities. We will discuss the various ways psychic abilities manifest and do hands on exercises to test your present level. At the end we will have a message circle where each participant will receive messages from Spirit with Catharine.
Saturday, March 22nd, 3:30-6 pm, $40.00.
INTRODUCTION TO THE TAROT (Robyn)
ThSometimes it takes more then a tiny little pamphlet to know how to read your cards. In this basic level course we will be discussing the archetypal meanings of the trump cards as well as the general functions of the minor arcana. Please bring your own tarot deck to study with.
Saturday, March 22nd, 1-3 pm, $30
SPELLCRAFTING 101 (Robyn)
At last! A course to cover the basics of how to know what goes into making a spell! Correspondences, suggestions, basics and more! Everything you need to know to make your own spells.
Sunday, March 23rd, 1-3pm, $30.
SPIRIT MESSAGE CIRCLE (Catharine)
This is a weekly group that is open to everyone. You may come as often as you wish. Each week, Catharine will talk about a theme, give a mini lesson on issues relevant to our lives, on the seasons, on symbols and on life cycles. A guided meditation is given to provide protection and relief from stress. At the end, everyone will receive a short psychic message!
Thursday, March 27th, 7-9pm $20.
EXPLORING THE THIRD EYE CHAKRA WORKSHOP (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Third Eye Chakra dealing with inspiration, intellect, awareness, psychic abilities, and the illusion of separation. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation. Monday March 31st, 7-9p.m. $30.00!
TEACHING THE CRAFT (Scarlet)
This is a workshop for people wanting to improve their teaching/mentoring skills. We will explore such things as: whether teaching is an art or a science; learning styles; preparing for teaching; writing lesson plans; presentation techniques; how to assess students; and how to be a reflective spiritual teacher. We will also address concerns of teaching the craft specifically. If you are interested in this course, please put your name down on the waiting list. A date and time will be announced once a minimum of 5 students have registered.
5 four-hour session every 2 weeks $50/session, includes reading pack.
ASTROLOGY 101 (Catherine)
All the basics you need to know to get started and interpret your chart! Astrology is a wonderful way to get to know yourself and others, determine career paths, relationship compatibilities and even see past lives. This 8 week course will cost $200 which may be paid in advance, or else in 4 installments. Dates and times for this course will be settled once a minimum of 3 students have registered
Our instructors ....
Scarlet - Eclectic
Celtic Priestess of the Black Forest Tradition Scarlet was born on July 24th,
1972. She has studied Paganism and Wicca since she was 14 years of age. Her
field of expertise focuses on cultures and religions, magical and Wiccan
practices, and research and teaching. She has obtained her BA in Classics and
Anthropology and Certification in Journalism, Graphic Design and Technical
Communication. And recently she added a BA Honours Religion degree to her
repertoire. In 1994, she founded the Concordia University Pagan Society (CUPS)
in an effort to develop awareness of this diverse spirituality. That same year,
she began the Crescent Moon School, which has experienced several evolutions
since. On the public front, Scarlet has published articles and poetry and run a
local magazine (WynterGreene) on alternative spirituality. 
Maery - Born into a family of
very sensitive and intuitive women, Maery’s abilities were accepted and
nurtured at a very young age. Raised in an electic form of shamanism by her
Native American/French Canadian mother and Gaelic Father, she learnt about the
cycles of the earth and how to live in harmony with the world around her,
homeopathy and herbalism, concocting salves, tonics and creams at a very early
age. Seeing her environment around her as being linked to her spirituality, she
also got involved in activism and protesting against animal testing, the use of
GMOs, Globalization and promoting recycling and ethical consumerism. A healer
at heart and self-proclaimed Green Witch, Maery’s inherent nature is to
grow, nurture and cultivate joy in the world around her and in other
people’s spirit 
Robyn - Robyn first came into
the store when she was just 13 and knew right away that she could never really
leave. Now, as a part of the team, she manages the wholesale and production
aspects of the business. Robyn is also a professional Reiki practitioner, a
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