Thursday, February 25, 2010

Lots of new jewelry

How does one chase away the end-of-February blahs? With shiny jewelry, I say! We've just received in a nice selection of fine pewter jewelry in all sorts of designs:

  • Pentagrams
  • Fairies
  • Egyptian
  • Celtic crosses
  • Celtic knotwork
  • Dragons
  • Goddesses
  • Amulets
And as if that weren't enough, we always have a wide variety of Crystal Earth Studio's fine stone & silver jewelry, colorful designs by Hermit Studios, as well as simple stone jewelry made by a local artisan (*ahem*).

Friday, February 19, 2010

Wishful Thinking

With Ostara on the way and spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to perform spells for luck, prosperity, and fulfilling wishes. The fertile energy of buds blooming and revitalizing energy of the sun help to bring wishes into fruition.

One way to harness this energy is by writing a wish and planting with a seed in a flower pot. As you nurture and care for your growing plant, you will in turn nurture and care for your desires. If gardening is not quite your thing, write your wish in a book dedicated to expressing your desires. Feel free to come to the store and write your wish in our Wish Book of Shadows located in the Le Mélange Magique Public Altar Space.

We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, and a prosperous and successful year!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Upcoming Spring Workshops

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year! We are entering the Year of the Tiger, a year of courage and fiery will. Everyone seems to have a general good feeling about the year to come, and I for one agree.

We're already thinking ahead to the coming spring, and so here is a list of our upcoming workshops!

Psychic Development 2 (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday February 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm $40

Intro to Crystal Healing (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Saturday February 20th, 1:00 -3:00 pm $30

Element Series: Water (Amanda)
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday February 25th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $30

Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine)
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Thursday February 25th, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm $20

Psychic Development 1 (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday February 27th, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm $40

Psychic Development 2 (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday February 27th, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm $40

Reiki Share (Robyn)
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday February 27 1-4 suggested donation $10


Pagan Discussion Night
Our Pagan/Alternative Spirituality Identities: Internal and External Perceptions
Let’s Discuss: How we see ourselves living our paganism/alternative beliefs (As practicing individuals, In our personal circles of family and friends, As students, As professionals), How we see ourselves as “communities” or movement (Personal Covens or spiritual groups, Cultural influences on our beliefs (QC-Ont. Example), Is there a “need or want” for community/unity?), How the outside sees “us” / their misconceptions and our reputation (Are we still perceived as ‘evil worshippers’?, Are we seen as simply following a “freak” belief system?, Is the outside opinion important or not? Should we care?, Discussing our beliefs, still the taboo subject?, Should we “advocate” as once happened in the early movement?)
Thursday March 4th, 6:30-8:30pm Free

Psychic Development 1 - Catharine
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday March 4th, 7-9pm $40

Knowing the Difference - Greg Stroll
How does one know the difference between warning signs of mental illness and the growing desire to explore psychic abilities and the paranormal? When does someone cross the line from the realm of the psychic into self-delusion, or even mental instability? These and similar questions will be approached from a rational understanding of both sides of the coin. How to practice securely with all these doubts and fears as well as knowing what the actual risk factors may be are both prevalent on most people's minds before they get involved. Knowing the difference can really make an impact on your ability to engage a spiritual side of yourself that mainstream reality would tell you to keep hidden. Join Greg Stroll, author of In the Heart of Fear One forgets One's Self, to explore these questions.
Friday, March 5th, 7-9pm $30

Spellcraft 101 (Bilingual) - Brenda & Francois
Casting spells can sometimes seem difficult. There is the general misconception that spells must be complicated and intricate, and that only a special few know how to craft a spell properly. In actuality, all it takes is a little knowledge and knowing how to do your own research. Spellcraft 101 introduces you to the basics of magic and the crafting of spells. A few of the topics to be covered are: Magic and how it works, timing your spell, simple ingredients and how to craft your own spell. Spellcraft 102 expands on the ideas covered in spellcraft 101 . We will discuss planetary hours, moons through the zodiac, a few more advanced ideas in spell crafting and more. // Lancer un sortilège peut parfois sembler difficile. Certains croient faussement que la création d'un sortilège est très complexe et que cet art n'est connu que de très peu. En fait, les seuls pré-requis sont quelques notions de base et savoir comment faire ses recherches. Le cours Sortilèges 101 vous introduira aux bases de la magie et de la conception des sortilèges. Parmi les sujets qui y seront abordés sont: La magie; comment elle fonctionne, quand faire vos sortilèges, les ingrédients de base et comment créer votre propre sortilège. Au cours de la formation Sortilège 102 seront ensuite approfondies les notions vues dans le cours précédant. Les sujets tels que les heures planétaires, les lunes à travers le Zodiaque et d'autre notions avancées viendront peaufiner votre formation dans l'art de créer vos sorts.
Monday, March 8th, 7-9pm $35 (or $30 if sign up for 101 & 102 together)

Element Series (Earth) - Amanda
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Thursday, March 11th, 7-9pm $30

Psychic Development 2 - Catharine
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday March 11th, 7-9pm $40

Reiki Level One - Robyn
Join us in this intensive course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki. Time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday, March 13th, 11am-6pm $150

Reiki Share - Robyn
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday, March 20th, 1-4 $10 suggested donation

Spellcraft 102 (Bilingual) - Brenda & Francois
Casting spells can sometimes seem difficult. There is the general misconception that spells must be complicated and intricate, and that only a special few know how to craft a spell properly. In actuality, all it takes is a little knowledge and knowing how to do your own research. Spellcraft 101 introduces you to the basics of magic and the crafting of spells. A few of the topics to be covered are: Magic and how it works, timing your spell, simple ingredients and how to craft your own spell. Spellcraft 102 expands on the ideas covered in spellcraft 101 . We will discuss planetary hours, moons through the zodiac, a few more advanced ideas in spell crafting and more. // Lancer un sortilège peut parfois sembler difficile. Certains croient faussement que la création d'un sortilège est très complexe et que cet art n'est connu que de très peu. En fait, les seuls pré-requis sont quelques notions de base et savoir comment faire ses recherches. Le cours Sortilèges 101 vous introduira aux bases de la magie et de la conception des sortilèges. Parmi les sujets qui y seront abordés sont: La magie; comment elle fonctionne, quand faire vos sortilèges, les ingrédients de base et comment créer votre propre sortilège. Au cours de la formation Sortilège 102 seront ensuite approfondies les notions vues dans le cours précédant. Les sujets tels que les heures planétaires, les lunes à travers le Zodiaque et d'autre notions avancées viendront peaufiner votre formation dans l'art de créer vos sorts.
Monday, March 22, 7-9pm: $35 (or $30 if sign up for 101 & 102 together)

Element Series (Ether) - Amanda
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday, March 25th, 7-9pm $30

Reiki Level Two - Robyn
This course is only open to Reiki practitioners who have already received their First Degree of Reiki. Topics covered will include Reiki symbols and their uses, long-distance treatments, mental/emotional healing treatments, mind-to-mind techniques, chakra harmonization, Crystal grids and and formal initiation to the second degree of the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations.
Saturday, March 27th, 11am-6pm: $250

Psychic Development 1 - Catharine
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday March 27th, 12-2pm: $40

Psychic Development 2 - Catharine
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday March 27th, 3-5pm: $40

Thursday, February 11, 2010

2010 calendars and agendas are now on discount

2010 is well underway, and with the Year of the Tiger beginning on Sunday, it has been decided that we will mark down all of this year's calendars and agendas by 40%!

We still have many fine selections to choose from, but they will sell out quickly! Don't wait to come snatch your favorites!

Monday, February 08, 2010

Relief Results!

A heartfelt congratulations and 'thank you' goes out to all the volunteers and donors from this weekend's Divine Relief fundraiser. Together we raised over $1 300 to benefit the Redcross relief work for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. As the government of Canada is matching all donations made up until February 12th, this means our contribution will make up $2600!

I think we'll all be able to smile about that for a while.

In especial I want to express my gratitude to Catharine Allan for all the work she did to pull this together. She really gave a lot of her time and energy to make this event a success. So too did JD Hobbes of the MPRC. On behalf of the Montreal community, THANK YOU!

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Events This Weekend!

There are special community events at Le Mélange Magique Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, February 7th. Don't miss out!

Public Imbolc Ritual
Saturday, February 6th starting at 2:30pm

"Saving the Seed Corn"
February is the time of retreat, contemplation, and discipline.
Beyond our eyes, growth is still happening deep under the snow-covered ground.
We need to be patient to ensure an abundant future: we cannot squander our seed corn.

To bring:
A handful of pennies and a drinking vessel for ritual
Optional: Drum, rattle, pillow
Recommended: Finger food to share and eating utensils
Donations appreciated!


Divine Relief Fundraiser
Sunday, February 7th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Public Ritual to follow at 5:00pm

Lend a helping hand to Haiti in their time of need by having your fortunes read! Catharine Allan, the Montreal Pagan Resource Center, Montreal Diviners, and Le Melange Magique will be hosting a day of tarot readings, divinations, and Reiki, with all proceeds to be donated to the Red Cross (redcross.ca).

There will be an opening prayer led by Catharine Allan to kick off the event at 12pm, and a public ritual by Hobbes of the MPRC to close the event at 5pm for all who want to attend them.

*Next weekend:
Friday February 12th: Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid, 7-9pm
Saturday February 13th: Introduction to Druidry, 10am - 5p
(Registration with payment due by February 10th!)

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Anna Riva Books Are In Stock!

We have received books by Anna Riva! Back in print, these books are a spellcraft must-have for reference to rituals, prayers, candles, seals, herbs, incense, and oils.

Our stock now includes:


The Modern Witchcraft Spellbook
*
Spellcraft, Hexcraft, and Witchcraft
*
New Revised Helping Yourself with Selected Prayers Vol 1 & 2
*
Powers of the Psalms
*
Devotions to the Saints
Candle Burning Magic*

Secrets of Magical Seals*

The Modern Herbal Spellbook*

Magic with Incense and Powders
Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils Revised Edition*


Get your copy while supplies last!


*These books are not available on our website yet. Feel free to e-mail us to
add them to your online order or call us to have one put aside for you to pick up.