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SCHEDULE FOR THE GATHERING OF THE TRIBES 2007
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SCHEDULE FOR THE GATHERING OF THE TRIBES 2007
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More speakers are coming but have not sent us their workshop description yet. A final schedule will be available at the gathering.
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THURSDAY - MAY 31, 2007
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Location 1 |
Location 2 |
Location 3 |
1:45 - 3:00 |
Anissa Mathias Herbalism I - A General Introduction. Herbal basics which include preparation, mixing and storing. Herbal cautions. |
Staff Polarity & Energy - Hands On Healing: What is polarity and how is it used in healing. Come and find out.
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Wren Taylor Druidism - An Introduction: Keltria is just one Druid
tradition, but there are common threads of Druidism in many Druid groups. Come and
discover them. |
3:15 - 4:30 |
Lady Amythyst TBA |
Kenny Klein The History of Modern Paganism: How did the religions we practice today take form? Where did it come from? Do we do the same rituals as ancient Witches dancing the ancient bonfires? This highly informative, slightly opinionated lecture explores the history of Paganism, from its ancient roots to modern practice. Learn why 1951 and 1979 were very good years for Pagans, and why you might want to have shaken hands with Alex Sanders. |
TBA Elemental Spirits - What are they and how to communicate with them: This is a wonderful workshop on contacting elemental spirits and using them in your rituals and visualizations. |
5:00 - 8:00 |
Evening meal; meeting and greeting |
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8:00 - ? |
Bardic and Drumming Circle REMINDER: illegal substances are prohibited at all times
during the Gathering |
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FRIDAY - JUNE 1, 2007
BEGINNING OF DAY THOUGHTS: Our gathering promotes peace between all peoples. Go quietly and peacefully in the midst of turmoil and everyday tensions. Forget for the moment all your troubles and concerns. Open yourself to the light of understanding.
The Band "Moonstruck" will be playing at various times during the evening. "Lucidan" and "Kenny Klein" will also be playing at various times during the day.
There will be children's events every day. Please check the schedule board at the registration tent for time and place.
Time |
Location 1 |
Location 2 |
Location 3 |
8:00 - 8:45 |
Lady Rhiannon The Celtic Tradition as taught by Gwen Thompson - an Introduction: Lady Rhiannon is initiated in the line of Lady Gwen Thompson who published "The Long Version of the Wiccan Rede" in the Green Egg, in 1975. |
Gina Estevez Storytelling with the Tarot (1 hour 30 minutes) Learn some fantastic techniques for unearthing the stories beneath the cards and relating those stories in a clear and effective manner. We'll read a card, find relationships between cards, and tell stories using multi-card spreads. This is a Tarot class AND a creative writing class, so bring your favorite Tarot and/or Oracle deck, a notebook, and a comfy pen. |
Eric Tyrsson Introduction to Rune Magick. |
9:00 - 10:15 |
Rev. John "Yona Gadadoli (Praying
Bear)"Missing Kuan Yin as Bodhisattva and Goddess: History of the veneration of Kuan Yin. A guided meditation. A simple Kuan Yin veneration ritual. |
Kenny Klein Totem Animals and Pagan Animal Lore: In Wicca and European Paganism, many Gods and Goddesses are associated with animals, and even seen by humans in their animal appearance. How can we tap into this animal energy, and call upon these creatures to help us with trance work and to reveal their secrets to us? How does one choose a spirit animal? Kenny leads a workshop that is part lecture, part trance experience, guiding us to our spirit animal allies. |
Bronwynn Forrest Torgerson Weavings…A workshop in magickal communication This workshop will cover: Unfoldings: How to set up a sacred sphere in which honest communication can occur between you and somebody else. Calming the Storm: How to untangle the painful knots of anger and resentment which sometimes lead to distance and silence between people? You can Go Now: A celebration of letting go, when that time has come. You are Worthy - Communicating with yourself to accept the blessing that has come your way. Communicating with the Spirit of your home - Addressing the magick in Nature Become the Divining Rod - Scanning for what you require |
10:35 - 11:45 |
Xythos Shamanism I - Ayahuasca and the Master Plant Teachers - a basic introduction and overview of the different plant teachers and a in depth discussion on ayahuasca and how it has changed and influenced our faith and practices. He will touch on apprenticeship with the plant teachers, how one plant teacher helps you to learn the spirit of another, and bringing the ritual experience into daily life in a powerful and meaningful way. He will also be discussing the indigenous culture and practices from which Ayahuasca has come. |
TBA Martial Arts and Witchcraft |
John Belham-Payne Witch Wars in the UK, and how they have affected the Craft Today. |
Noon - 1:30 |
LUNCH | LUNCH |
1:45 - 3:00 |
Maxine Sanders The Early Days Maxine will be talking about the early days, Alex and his initiators, and their experiences that eventually led to the Alexandrian Craft coming into being and, of course, the humorous anecdotes that are inevitable in her talks. She devised this talk after her last visit with us because so many wanted to know about the early history of Alex and Maxine Sanders. |
Rev. Christa Landon (Tentative) Pagan Scriptures: Beyond the Book of Shadows.
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TBA Techniques of Prosperity Rituals and Love Magick.
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3:15 - 4:30 |
Anissa Mathias Herbalism II - Herbal First Aid - Which herbals are good for everyday emergency use. |
Staff Magick and Ritual I (Cloud Dissolving and Blue Pentacle of Protection Ritual)
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Lady Passion Cross-Cultural Witchcraft: Similarities and Differences in
Worldwide Witch Spells |
5:00 - 8:00 |
Evening meal; visiting, shopping |
8:00 - ? |
Bardic and Drumming Circle REMINDER: illegal substances are prohibited at all times
during the Gathering |
SATURDAY - JUNE 2, 2007
BEGINNING OF DAY THOUGHTS: Our gathering promotes peace between all peoples. Go quietly and peacefully in the midst of turmoil and everyday tensions. Forget for the moment all your troubles and concerns. Open yourself to the light of understanding.
Members of the Bands "Moonstruck", "Silver Wheel Pagan Chorus", "Lucidan" and "Kenny Klein" will be playing at various times during the day.
There will be children's events every day. Please check the schedule board at the registration tent for time and place.
Time |
Location 1 |
Location 2 |
Location 3 |
8:00am - 8:45am |
Anissa Mathias Meditation and Visualization II How to cleanse your chakras. How to make your mind see what you want it to- training your subconscious. A meditation exercise. |
Rhuddlwm Gawr Q&A regarding Dynion Mwyn Welsh Witchcraft
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Rev. John "Yona Gadadoli (Praying
Bear)"Missing Mother, I'm so sorry. About walking our talk. --
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9:00am - 10:15am |
Eric Tyrsson Introduction to Rune Healing. |
Lady Passion Lingua Arcana: How To Pronounce Magical Barbarous Words of Power |
Gina Estevez Tarot & Magick (1 hour 30 minutes) More than just a pack of cards, your Tarot deck may be your greatest ally in your magickal path and daily practice. Join us for a lively discussion, as we share specific techniques for using the Tarot in altar, spell, and ritual construction. |
10:35am - 11:45am |
TBA Magick and Ritual II (Making things happen) |
Kenny Klein The Erotic World of Fairie: Sexuality In British Fairy Lore: How does folklore view the sexuality of the creatures we know as Fairies, Elves and Selkies? Kenny explores the erotic conduct of magical creatures, consorting with each other and with humans. Learn why certain creatures were to be avoided for their sexual whiles, and why it is best to stay away from the roses of Carter Hall. (PG rated) |
ELDERS Traditional Sweat Lodge (Tentative) If you wish to take part in a Sweat, please let the organizers know prior to arrival. There will be an additional charge of $20 if you wish to take part - payable in advance. |
Noon - 1:30pm |
LUNCH |
1:45pm - 3:00pm |
Kenny Klein What is Traditional Wicca?: Kenny Klein explores the oldest traditions of the religion we now call Wicca, from its roots in Neolithic animism to its practice in such places as the New Forest of England and the Witches Tower region of Alsace. How much has changed in the Pagan Wicca we practice today? How much remains the same? Learn the lore and history of this seminal Pagan tradition, and how its practise has changed in modern years. |
Xythos Shamanism II |
John Belham-Payne The Legacy of Doreen Valiente John was the last High Priest of Doreen's and has a tremendous amount of information as well as Books of Shadows, and ritual objects. |
3:15pm - 5:00pm |
Maxine Sanders Initiation Maxine will give an inspiring talk on ‘Initiation’ as people seem love this topic. |
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6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Gathering Ritual - Everyone is invited (yes, children) Silver Wheel Pagan Chorus will be performing the ritual. Their Rituals are Awesome! |
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7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Pot Luck Dinner - Pot Luck dinner will immediatel precede ritual. Please bring food for yourselves and an extra dish to share with everyone. |
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8:00pm - ? |
Bardic and Drumming Circle REMINDER: illegal substances are prohibited at all times
during the Gathering |
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END OF DAY THOUGHTS: Be
courteous to everyone staying the night at the campsites. It will be impossible for
everyone to take showers in the morning and at night... SO, be courteous and take your
shower when no one else is.
SUNDAY - JUNE 3, 2007
BEGINNING OF DAY THOUGHTS: Our gathering promotes peace between all peoples. Go quietly and peacefully in the midst of turmoil and everyday tensions. Forget for the moment all your troubles and concerns. Open yourself to the light of understanding.
Time |
Location 1 |
Location 2 |
Location 3 |
8:00 - 8:45 |
Anissa Mathias Meditation and Visualization III Meditation, astral travel, and past lives. A meditation exercise. |
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Pack belongings; clean campground; Merry Part. |
END OF GATHERING THOUGHTS: This is the new beginning of your life and the lives of those around you. Love goes a long way toward sealing the connection of understanding between all peoples..
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Ritual will be Saturday Evening. Please honor us by attending and wearing your ritual attire. Circle will be cast, then opened for entrance. Please take this time to meditate, calm yourself to enjoy the celebration of our rite.
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