September Workshops & Events

MPRC DISCUSSION NIGHT
The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed
Topic: Spirituality and Aging
Date: Sept, 2, 2010 at 6h30pm to 8H45pm
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free
Let's discuss: - How aging impacts our paganism/spirituality/beliefs; - How we saw our spirituality younger versus how we expect to see it in the future; - How humanity's beliefs changed throughout time; - New Age Spirituality versus the Ways of the Old; - How do we expect general paganism/spirituality/religion to mutate in the future.

CMS Level 1 (Hobbes)
Crescent Moon School begins its level 1 program in magic and Paganism. This level teaches foundational information and theory for basic energy work, elements, tools, colors, sabbats, esbats, deities around the world and more. It runs every Wednesday for 20 weeks. Fees include 3 workbooks and a reading pack. Students are asked to bring a notebook and a binder to class.
Wednesdays, starting September 8th 6-9pm for 20 weeks $300 ($100 every 6 weeks with the first payment due before September 3rd)

CMS Level 2 (Scarlet)
Crescent Moon continues its foundational training with a blend of theory and practice in religions of the world, ritual basics, understanding magical philosophy, stones, herbs, animals, energy sensing and psychic protection, and much more. It runs every Wednesday for 24 weeks. Fee includes a reading pack.
Wednesdays, starting September 8th 6-9pm for 24 weeks $375 ($125 every 8 weeks with the first payment due before September 3rd)

Le Melange Magique's 19th Anniversary!
Saturday September 11th
Author Events, Workshops, Book Launches, Surprise Sales!
Keynote Conference
Walking a Path of Peace and Tolerance
Join local authors Adelina St.Clair and Arin Murphy-Hiscock as they discuss the challenges of publicly practicing an alternative spiritual path in a cynical world. Both Adelina, a Christian witch, and Arin, a Wiccan High Priestess, have successfully published books about their paths and experiences, and they invite you to come share an afternoon of discussion and exploration of such themes as respect, tolerance, outreach, courage, and spiritual support.
Panel 1 pm - 3 pm
Book Launch & Signings 3 pm - 4 pm

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 September 11th, 11 am - 6 pm $150

Rune Lore (Kieth Galbraith)
Learning Germanic Runes for reading and empowerment. Course to include mythology, explanation of the 24 individual runes of the Elder Futhark and various forms of modern divination practices. For beginners; experienced readers also welcome.
Friday September 17th 7- 9 pm $25

Tarot 101 - Major Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana
Saturday September 18th, 12 pm - 2 pm $40

Tarot 102 - Minor Arcana Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the cards of the Minor Arcana.
Saturday September 18th, 3 pm - 5 pm $40

Mabon Sabbat Sale
Sunday, September 19th
Every Sunday that falls before or on one of the eight Sabbats, everything in our catalog is 10% off! Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on your magickal essentials! Discounts apply to all store merchandise For online sales, discounts are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

International Talk-Like-A-Pirate-Day
Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day, have some fun and win some prizes. Drop into our store on September 19th and greet us with an "Ahoy, Matey" to receive a package of free incense and be entered into a contest to win prizes and gift certificates.
International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day is held annually on September 19th.

Psychic Development I (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 September 25th, 12-2 pm $40

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!
Saturday September 25th, 2 pm - 5 pm $25

Reiki II (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 September 25th, 11 am - 6 pm $250

Later This Year ...

Montreal Witches Ball 2011 (MPRC)
Friday October 29th, To Be Held At Sala Rossa
Ritual At 7:30 pm (led by Mark Hughes) followed by
masquerade ball and dancing until all hours

Metal and Magic (Helmut)
Thirty years of making ritual tools, research and experimentation have taught me that when it comes to metal, magic follows a predictable pattern of behaviour linked to its physical state. In this workshop, I will describe these properties and how they affect the ritual and magical use of metal for today’s practitioners.
Helmut started blacksmithing forty years ago, and this year celebrates his thirtieth year of making metal work for the pagan community.
Saturday October 30th 2-4pm $40

Silk & Tarot

We have received beautiful... not just beautiful bu absolutely stunning... 100% silk tarot bags. Each tarot back is made of black silk and silk-screened with a lovely design. We carry about seven designs from the chakras, to the Celtic Tree, to the raven, to the pentacle and more. ($25.95)



So, why silk? What is so important about silk that it is recommended as the most ideal fabric for containing your tarot bags?

Physically, silk is durable as fabric's go and resists fabric rot. It is more flexible and keeps its shape better. It has symbolized wealth and achievement as it is a difficult fabric to obtain and make. It keeps a controlled temperature (cool in warm weather and warm in cooler weather) and helps keep moisture at bay. items wrapped in silk are better preserved than those wrapped in other fabric. It was once advised to us that antique books ought to be wrapped in silk to protect them and help them last longer, preserved from natural deterioration.

Magically, silk thus symbolized protection and success.

What better fabric then to contain your precious tarot cards!
In store now in limited quantity.

Pretties... Prescious Pretties!!

We just got a shipment of new and exotic stones with more on their way!!

Entering our store, you are immediately greeted by the new stock.

Amethyst and citrine clusters in large pieces, stunning standing quartz, gemstone pyramids, mini skulls and a medium quartz skull, large fluorite tumbled pieces, gemstone angels, small and large massage wands, quartz hearts, crystal spheres and more.

Among the exotics are the tangerine quartz clusters, the Sacred Seven citrine standing point, Lemurian quartz spheres, and shiny sparkly Zincite.

An entire shelf of blue Evil Eye Protection talismans are now available as well!

Soon, there will be even more stones with an entire display of magnetic hematite. Watch for its arrival.

Out with the Old and In with the New!
We have been revamping many of our displays in preparation for new stock to arrive throughout August and September.

New in as well are some bright plants to enliven the store! Our Irish Shamrock plant still clings to life and peaks out over our computer. Our everlasting Christmas Cactus is in hibernation but we expect it to burst full of color in November. Today we just added a brand new Jasmine Flowering plant for added love and joy. More plants are to come to inspire various energies in our store.

When you buy plants for your homes, consider what you buy and the type of energy is will bring.
Pssst... I want to bring in a Money Plant! Doesn't everyone!!

Community News and Events

Honoring Isaac Bonewits

Isaac Bonewits passed away Thursday August 12th, 2010.

In honor of our revered NeoPagan Elder Isaac Bonewits (http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/), who passed away on Thorsday, Augustus 12th 2010, we are holding an ADF Druid style memorial rite on Wodensday Augustus 18th in Angrignon Park at 7pm (6:30pm arrival). The ritual will be led by Linda Demissy, former Senior Druid of Silver Fox Grove, ADF.

Everyone is invited to join and make a short bardic offering, sacrifice of a crafted item or food, or retell their encounter with Isaac (even if it's just by reading one of his books).

ADF rites are basically a "party" where Gods, Ancestors and Nature Spirits are invited and made offering to, through the gates of the triple centre, Fire of the Gods, Well of the Ancestors, and Tree of Life. An omen is then cast to determine how the offerings were received, and if well received, the ritual drink is blessed and shared.

In this case, we will ask for the blessings to go to Isaac. Bridget will be called at the start of the ritual for bardic inspiration, the Dagda at the centre of the rite, and the Morrigan to help carry him with blessings to the Otherworld. These three deities were those he loved best.

We will be passing the hat to help his family pay for his large medical bills, and you may want to bring some coins to drop into the cauldron during the Ancestors offerings. Bring instruments, drums, your voices and food to share.

Isaac Bonewits Public Memorial
Wednesday, August 18th, 7pm
Angrignon Park, Lasalle
Meet at Angrignon metro at 6:30pm
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117993618252415

If you wish to donate to the Bonewits family, you can get more information at:
http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/donate.html



MPRC upcoming discussion:

The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed.

Topic: Spirituality and Aging
Date: Sept, 2, 2010 at 6h30pm to 8H45pm
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free

Let's discuss:
- How aging impacts our paganism/spirituality/beliefs;
- How we saw our spirituality younger versus how we expect to see it in the future;

- How humanity's beliefs changed throughout time;
- New Age Spirituality versus the Ways of the Old;
- How do we expect general paganism/spirituality/religion to mutate in the future.

Friday the 13th

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Friday the 13th is your lucky day!

Everything in-store is 13% off!

13% OFF

For one day only, August 13th, 2010

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