Proudly Hosted by Pagan Alliance SA Inc.
Some of the workshops planned
LIZZY ROSE PRESS RELEASE
BIO
Lizzy Rose is "Australia's Celebrity Psychic"
Lizzy appears regularly on TV & Radio & often in the Herald Sun, The Age, Body& Soul,
City Weekly Times, & many other publications.
Lizzy appears at times on Channel 7 "The Morning Show" with Larry & Kylie,
Radio, 101.9 Fox Fm, Vega Fm, Nova Fm, Triple M, 101.1 Mix Fm, recently working on air & at Dicko's (from Australian Idol) residence to exorcise an annoying ghost, & also attending Pentridge Prison Victoria to communicate on air, with spirit present.
Lizzy specialises in & has been offering Psychic, Clairvoyant, Tarot, Aura & Medium ship readings for over 30 years.
Lizzy is a Pagan, a High Priestess, an Eclectic Witch, who offers spell casting, rituals, herbal lore,potions & much more.
Lizzy Rose is the High Priestess & co founder of the coven OWLL "Order of Wisdom, Learning & Light"
Lizzy Rose has been teaching Meditation since 1992, recently releasing her first album being "Journey of the Self"
http://www.lizzyrose.com.au
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
"JOURNEY OF THE SELF"
Cutting the ties that bind
Lizzy has presented this workshop over the last 17 years, to the pagan & pagan friendly public, most recently at the Mind Body & Spirit Festival in Melbourne Victoria.
The information presented marries in with her Meditation Album titled "Journey of the Self".
This workshop will include information on Chakras, Astral travel, Out of Body Experiences, removing ties, vows & or obligations we have made in the past that no longer serve us, in a safe & caring environment.
This Mediation is deeply soulful & life changing.
Swinging the Pendulum & Confronting the Labyrinths by Nan
Swinging the pendulum
Make a simple pendulum and take it for a spin. This practical workshop will demonstrate the many uses of a pendulum, from balancing chakras, divining for lost objects, creating magickal space and even spirit communication – we may even leave it up to the pendulum to tell us what to do next!
Confronting the Labyrinth
Learn some of the history of labyrinths, ponder their purpose, design and create your own labyrinthine path, and develop an understanding of the power of the walk, both for enlightenment and magick.
Sacred Writing by Deb
Sacred Writing
Deb’s workshop will be on Sacred Writing; learning how to put your thoughts and ideas
into words, discovering, understanding and accepting a personal concept of ‘sacred’
and how to write about it using a variety of creative and poetic techniques. Deb
has successfully co-
Speed dating for psychics by Nan & Deb
Always wanted to read the tarot, but didn’t think you could? Don’t think you have a psychic bone in your body? Want to get in touch with your intuition? Then this workshop could be for you! Be thrown into the divination deep end in this energetic, enlightening and practical workshop.
Making a Lady (or Lord) of Spring using Dry Felting Wool Technique
With Blackthorn
“Using one of the Earth Mother’s wondrous fibres -
If interested in this workshop, which will be limited to 12 participants, please put a handtowel into your suitcase for support while felting.
Bio -
Tarot and Seer Workshop -
Deb has 30 years experience in crystals, tarot, runes, astrology, numerology, palmistry, american indian teachings, colour healing, chakra work and recently Scottish craft and magic.
« Trusting your intuition and guidance
« Layouts and spreads
« Working with multiple decks
« Honing your skills
« Reverse readings
« Timings and frequency for clients
« Counseling through tarot
« Being positive with clients
« Creating sacred space
Britain's Pagan Treaures with Mike
Paganism simmers beneath the surface of British culture, now rising into the public consciousness, and this is hardly surprising given the ancient past so readily to be found in England. In the course of a few weeks travel Mike visited many scenes and sites of pagan interest and here presents a photographic journal and his thoughts on the manifest pagan heritage so close to the English consciousness. From Stonehenge and Avebury to mythic beings in public artworks, a famous tree that would not burn, and a mummified human hand in a Yorkshire museum, England has many a pagan surprise in store for the curious traveller.
Guided Meditation with Stephen
Stephen first came to Wicca/Witchcraft in the year 2000, after reading his first
book about Wicca -
He became a member of a Pagan group,
but later left to return to a Solitary path.
Early on he became interested in writing
meditations -
The guided meditation he offers for the AWC is called
“The Pyramid of The Golden Goddess”. Come with Stephen on a journey into the Golden
Pyramid.
Craft Workshop -
Rosemary lives in Willaston where she practices Massage, Reiki and Tarot Readings.
A fun interactive workshop, working with one of the Ancient Earthmothers -
Venus
of Willendorf from the old stone age. An opportunity to share,
honour and create
this beautiful earth mother from clay.
The Dark Goddesses by Frances
"Frances has been exploring the occult since early adulthood and came to the realisation
that the more she discovers, the less she knows and that this will be a life long
learning journey. She describes herself as a Wytch, a Wiccan and an occultist, although
not necessarily in that order. In the early 1990s Frances underwent training with
English occult author David Rankine and upon her return to Australia, founded the
Temple of the Dark Moon in 1999. After holding the position of secretary of Pagan
Alliance Inc (SA) for six years, Frances resigned in 2006 to concentrate on her writing.
Her articles have been published both in Australia and internationally, including
"Insight" magazine and the 2008 Llewellyn Witches' Calendar, and she is endeavouring
to have at least one of the books rattling around inside her head published in the
not too distant future. Frances openly acknowledges her book addiction, and confesses
she is rather partial to the 'odd' bottle of red wine."
"Journey back through the aeons to a time when the Great Earth Mothers created and walked upon the earth. From these primal beginnings, they have been shaped by perception and a lack of appreciation of their true chthonic powers. There are more aspects to the Dark Goddesses than that of the Crone, and they do not always play "nice". Through increasing our understanding of their true purpose and developing/strengthening our relationship with them on their terms, we may appreciate the lessons they have for us."
If you would like to check out France’s website it is: www.templedarkmoon.com
A Journey to Deity by Don & Vicki
CV: Don McLeod has been involved in organising group rituals since the late 1980s. His path is described as “generalist pagan”, which means that he incorporates ideas from various traditions in order to satisfy his spiritual needs and to provide a meaningful ritual experience for the participants. He is the founder of Adelaide’s Pagans in the Pub meetings and was Coordinator of the South Australian Pagan Alliance for nearly ten years.
A Journey to Deity
In this workshop, Don and his partner Vicki will explain the importance of using grounding techniques prior to meditation. Various preparatory exercises will be experienced by all, and then participants will be guided through a visualisation where they will meet deity.
Native Tree Propagation by Trevor
After seven years working as a volunteer with Trees for Life, I was part of the founding committee of Trees Please! Inc. a registered Landcare group working in the Adelaide Hills. Trees Please! Inc is now eleven years old. During this time I've collected seed from local native trees and shrubs and raised over 15,000 seedlings. I've always had a strong feeling for trees and for me this is an important part of the Pagan way of caring for the earth and all of nature.
The Workshop :-
I'll be bringing some seed and seed pods from the local Stringy bark tree (Eucalyptus obliqua), propagating mix and slow release fertilizer. I'll demonstrate how to collect and process seed, and how to fill tubes and plant seeds so you will be able to raise your own seedlings. If you've never done this before it will be quite informative and useful.
Time for a Spell by Kaye
Kaye has been a professional astrologer since 1998 and is currently studying Medieval Astrology (the ancient pagan form). She is a High Priestess of Wicca and Lady of the Temple of Kaos.
Having been a solitary witch for most of her life, Kay was introduced to ceremonial magick t6 years ago and has mastered the art of spellcasting and ritual due to her expertise in mythology, Wicca knowledge of astrological timing and significance. She is also the proprietor of The Magickal Crystal Forest, a shop devoted to keeping the ‘craft’ alive in Adelaide for the last 18 years.
Time for a Spell
Kaye will offer a workshop in spellcasting with particular focus on precision in the timing of occult practices. It will include group participation in performing a spell on the day with any magickal materials provided.
Introduction to Wicca by Zac
Zachariah Esq. is a high Priest of Wicca and also a ceremonial magician. He has been a practising Witch for more than 30 years and is partly responsible for the revival of modern witchcraft in Adelaide in 1995. Zac has performed over 50 initiations into the ‘Temple of Kaos’ which started in 2002.
Zac teaches a wide spectrum of different magicks and is skilled in the art of ceremonial magick.
Introduction to Wicca
Zac will be offering a workshop at the Wiccan conference to help fine tune and get the maximum benefits when performing your rituals. The workshop will include chants, dance and harmonics. Blessed Be.
Workshop -
Tom is an initiated Gardenerian Second Degree Witch, who, with his partner, has developed
an Eclectic Earth Tradition in the Adelaide Hills.
He will discuss the history and
significance of the Maypole, and teach some of the steps to weave the ribbons.
An energetic dance session for those who would like to express their spirituality
through dance in this very Beltaine way.
Forum -
Terry, an initiate of the Twyford Coven in the Adelaide hills, will lead a discussion
about the beginnings of his Pagan journey -
Forgotten Journey -
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To reconnect with the lost rite which was slowly phased out by Christian Churches
from the 770s until 1600 when all burial sidhe mounds were closed by Cromwell.
A ritual that has been stopped through superstition because of the information the shamans received in these visions and their belief in these ancestral earth mother, fae and knowledge.
The shamans took these visions as fact and acted upon them in real life, whether they were for good or bad for the town, village.
The people already had mistrust and fear about the mounds. The church prayed on these fears in the end forcing the locals to close them down.
Are you brave enough to take the ancient journey to the womb of the earth mother
underneath the fert mound, which has been lost through superstition and folklore?
"Science and Spirituality -
In recent years, science has often been used to debunk myths, expose frauds and generally
take the magic out of life. So how then does a scientist reconcile with being a pagan?
What can Paganism learn from Science? As both a scientist and a pagan I have found
myself confronting these issues on a daily basis. This forum will aim to examine
some of the similarities between science and paganinsm thorugh discussion. Both scientific
and non scientific people are welcome to join the discussion as we look for the benifits
that a scientific mind can bring to paganism and a pagan heart can bring to science.
Virginia
is a country girl at heart, growing up on a property on the Eyre Peninsula, however
her experimental nature soon led her down the path of higher education from which
she (eventually and after many interesting detours) graduated with honours as as
hydrogeologist (water and rocks) from Flinders University. Strangley enough, Flinders
University had an excellent Pagan group which she naturally fell into and after many
FUPA Beltaines, had no wish to leave. So Flinders actually provided two educations
(talk about a bargain!) one in science and the other in Paganism (less exams in paganism!).
Making a Lady (or Lord) of Spring using Dry Felting Wool Technique
With Blackthorn
“Using one of the Earth Mother’s wondrous fibres -
If interested in this workshop, which will be limited to 12 participants, please put a handtowel into your suitcase for support while felting.
Bio -
Pagan Polyamory (abstract) -
Join Darren in a discussion centering around the often lively topic of Polyamory (Poly) and how his spiritual journey in Paganism supports this ‘alternative’ lifestyle.
So what is Polyamory? So as not to confuse, Polyamory is a word invented in the
late 90’s to describe people who find live with more than one person at a time and
have meaningful relationships with them. It is sometimes referred to as ‘Ethical
Non-
Darren is a founding member of PolySA, an Adelaide based support group for Polyamorous people in the South Australian community. Together with one of his partners, PolySA is gaining momentum after its first year in operation. Darren is also a financial member of PolyVic, PolyOz and other support groups around Australia. He is often involved in community discussion groups to help people understand what Polyamory is all about.
When Poly meets the various flavours of Pagan beliefs, many wonderful dynamics can be established.
Darren will talk about the What, Why and How that Pagan’s sometimes find Poly and how often Poly finds Paganism. He has run similar sessions at Confest and other community events and has found the interactive style to set a comfortable space for people to discuss their thoughts and ideas. His discussion will be adorned by personal stories of lessons learned, rituals and spells that can support love in this manner, resources available for the curious or interested and is happy to openly and honestly answer questions about Polyamory as it relates to a Pagan lifestyle.
Meeting with Grail Maidens: Celtic Myth to Holy Grail
With Lynne
I love this term *”Grail Maiden”* for a woman of power in European culture.
She appears
in Arthurian and Holy Grail stories when the Grail Knight needs to be guided or challenged.
Caitlin Matthews suggests that “The sacred relationship of the Quester (the Grail
Knight) and the Priestess of the Mysteries (Grail Maiden) is one of the most profound
mysteries of the Grail”.
There has been a lot of emphasis on the ‘Hero’ journey of
the Grail Knight but not much attention on the women he interacts with on his journey,
who in fact are the agents of his transformation at each stage, enabling him in the
end to achieve the Grail. Often it is a woman who guards the Grail and winning the
woman is part of the deal.
Nimue, Dindraine, “Loathsome Ladies” -
*Grail Maidens* offer the Questing Knight a drink from the sacred well of
wisdom and healing.
*Grail Maidens* offer women keys to empowerment through relationship
with themselves, with partners and the natural environment.
*What are the origins
of Grail Maidens in Celtic myth and culture? *
*How can a Grail Maiden reveal herself
as a guide and agent of transformation for friends, partners, children and contemporary
mainstream culture without loosing her personal sense of self on a spiritual journey.*
*How
can a modern man on a spiritual journey relate to the Grail Maidens in his life?*
This
workshop, for both men and women, will explore the stories and characters of some
of the *Grail Maidens* of Holy Grail stories using storytelling, discussion and guided
meditation to look at why Grail Maidens are important for us all in the modern world.