August Workshops

Introduction to Divination (Scarlet)
We are all familiar with the usual forms of divination, Tarot and Astrology. But did you know there are hundreds of other forms and tools? In this workshop you will learn the basics of performing divination and discover various tools and techniques: Shells, Pendulum, Scrying (water, fire, mirror, wax, crystal ball), Runes, Ogham, Tea/Coffee leaves, and Dreams.
Thursday August 5th, 7-9pm $30

Tarot Level One (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
Friday August 6th, 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 August 7th, 11am-6pm $150

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 August 7th, 12-2pm $40

Psychic Development II (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 August 7th, 3-5pm $40

Introduction to Meditation (Scarlet)
Need to relax? Seeking some tranquility? Trouble quieting the chatter and stress in your mind? This course will introduce you to a variety of methods of meditation. Learn meditative breathing, visualization, enjoying the moment, and letting go through several techniques. This practical workshop requires you to dress comfortable and bring a cushion or yoga mat on which to sit.
Thursday August 12th, 7-9pm $30

Tarot Level Two (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
Friday August 13th, 7-9pm $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 August 14th, 1-4pm $10 suggested donation

Astrology 101 (Catharine)
Saturday August 14th, 12-5 $75

Introduction to Paganism (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Thursday August 19th, 7-9pm FREE

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 August 21st, 12-2pm $40

Psychic Development II (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 August 21st, 3-5pm $40

Wicca 101 - part one (Eric)
Part 1 will explore just what is Wicca? Is it an age old practice or a modern creation? Just who are Wiccans? What do they do? Join in in this 2 hours workshop where we will be discussing Spirituality, Faith and the various ways this Faith is practiced. Material will be provided at no fee. However, if you felt compelled to give a donation, it will be given to the Shriner’s Hospital in Montreal. You do not have to be present to both sessions but please register in advance so we can know how many packages to prepare.
Saturday August 21st, 1-3pm FREE

Introduction to Paganism (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Sunday August 22nd, 1-3pm FREE

How to Create Sacred Space (Scarlet)
There are many ways to achieve your goal of a peaceful, tranquil place in your home that feels sacred and is ready for use. Learn ways to cleanse, purify, bless and sanctify your space for ritual or meditation
Thursday August 26th, 7-9pm $30

CMS OPEN HOUSE
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
Friday August 27th, 7-9pm

Wicca 101 - part two (Eric)
Coven work vs Solitary work. In this workshop, we will be looking at the various ways we can build rituals. Sabbats, esbats, solitary, covens. What are the differences, what are the similarities. As a group, we will be building various rituals and exemplify them. You don’t have to participate in the exemplification if you don’t want to. Material will be provided at no fee. However, if you felt compelled to give a donation, it will be given to the Shriner’s Hospital in Montreal. You do not have to be present to both sessions but please register in advance so we can know how many packages to prepare
Saturday August 28th, 13-3pm FREE

Introduction 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 August 28th, 1-3pm, $30

Tarot Level One (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 August 28th, 12-2pm $40

Tarot Practice (Catharine)
Saturday Ausuts 28th, 3-5pm $20

New In-Store Clairvoyant Reader

DAVE
Weekday Mornings 11:00 am to 1 :00pm

Dave has been a practicing witch since his early 20's, both as a solitary and in a coven. He practices both traditional witchcraft & ceremonial magick. He has an abiding interest in magickal herbalism, stone & crystal lore, Kabbalah & divination. He has been called upon to do tarot readings for friends, at public rituals and events such as the various charity fairs and workshops for Concordia University Pagan Society and even the Masons. For tarot readings he uses either the Rider-Waite or the Thoth deck and may do a pendulum scrying for further clarification (client's choice).

Currently he am studying the runes, crystal ball & mirror scrying to expand his repertoire of divination techniques.

Call for an appointment 514-938-1458
30 minutes for $35
1 hour for $70

New July Books

New Secret Language of Symbols ( David Fontana)
ISBN 1844839028 Cost: $33.95
This beautifully illustrated book explores the symbols fount around the world and seeks to unlock their meaning and mysteries.

Astrology of the Moon (Amy Herring)
ISBN 0738718963 Cost: $26.95
Learn about the influence of the moon in the astrological signs and houses of your chart with this book.

Celtic Inspiration (Lyn Webster Wilde)
ISBN 1844839079 Cost: $15.95
Stunningly designed with traditional art and with inspirational texts and meditation ideas.

Natural Druidry (Kristoffer Hughes)
ISBN 1870450671 Cost: $29.95
A rare publication imported from England that introduces you to the traditional and shamanic ways of druids. The focus of this book is on Welsh Druidry as it look at the past and at present practices.

Simply Reincarnation (Krys & Jass Godly)
ISBN 140275454x Cost: $13.95
The "simply" series of book are comprehensive and address complex issues in an easy to read and digest way getting right to the heart of the content. This book looks at reincarnation, past life experiences and the methods of connecting and contact information about these past lives in order to better understand the present and the future.

Simply Totem Animals (Celia M Gunn)
ISBN 1402754590 Cost: $13.95
Nother excellent book in the "simply" series. The first five chapters address techniques of working with totems, including identifying a child's totem. The remainder of the book explores the animals alphabetically.

Pathworking with the Egyptian Gods (Judith Page & Jan Malique)
ISBN 0738719064 Cost: $23.95
Meet 23 Egyptian gods through their legends and guided methods of connecting with them through this book. Each chapter addresses one or two gods and begins with a legend about them. Discover prayers to each of these gods as well.

Undines (William R Mistrele)
ISBN 9781556439087 Cost: $23.95
Undines are water spirits sometimes known as mermaids, selkies, sirens and by many other names. This book invites you to learn about who the undines are through the experiences of the author and ways in which you can work with them to answer life's questions.


LOCAL PRIDE:
New Montreal Author from
Crescent Moon School

Path of the Christian Witch (Adelina St. Clair)
ISBN 073871982X Cost: $20.95
Faced with the challenge of two religiously opposed callings, St. Clair has found common ground and discovered ways to blend Christianity and Paganism into a unique and beautiful spiritual path. Knowing that many others face this same challenge and calling, she has written her journey for you all to read in the hopes that what she has learned will help others on their path.

Adelina St. Clair was student of Crescent Moon School of Magic and Paganism and is the second student to become a published author. Arin Murphy-Hiscock was the first. Le Melange Magique is proud to have hosted the school and been able to help people on their journey and spirital paths and now to support them by offering their books for all to buy and read. We bow to them both for their courage and determination and willingness to share of themselves.

Stay tuned for upcoming book signings with these authors as we schedule them.

Cooling Magic in a Heat Wave

Having a hard time in the heat wave? Melting like the watches in Dali's art? Wondering how you will survive?

Please be aware of the dangers of heat for sun and heat stroke.

Stay out of the sun. Drink lots of water. Spent time in cooler places with air conditioning. Avoid extremes (some places crank their air conditioning too much). Extremes will make you ill or give you summer colds.

So how do you survive?

Here are some cooling ideas from the apothecary of our shop.

Cooling Lavender Bath
Fill a bath with water that is room temperature or cooler (never cold as you do not want to shock your body). Add a couple tablespoons of lavender bath salts (you can have them specially blended for you at our apothecary). Soak and relax within this soothing cooling bath,

Peppermint Spray
In any spray bottle filled with water, add a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Shake and spritz yourself as needed. Peppermint essential oil has the medicinal and magical properties cooling and waking the body, as well as relieving headaches. You can also make a basin of this peppermint water and soak a scarf in it to wrap around your neck or head to help you stay cool.

Iced Tea Refreshers
Any tea can be made into a refreshing iced tea. In a large container, fill half way with crushed ice or ice cubes. Make a pot of your favorite tea, sweetened to taste. Pour the entire pot into the ice filled container. Stir and ENJOY! We recommend the following teas:

• On the Waterfront (herbal mint and fruit tea)
  
• Floral Rooibos (rooibos tea with added lavender and jasmine flowers)
• Candied Ginger Peach Rooibos

Stay cool!!

Hot Summer Fun

Among the many summer fun things to do and learn, take a look at the magical experience of Fire Poi! It originates in New Zealand with the Maori people as a form of cultural dance. Other cultures around the world (like Hawaii) have incorporated versions of this and included fire dancing with a variety of items like the poi. Take a look at the video below!

If you want to learn the POI and wish for some excellent advice on technique and safety, then go HERE: http://www.homeofpoi.com/

Enjoy the show!

Licorice Root Toothbrush

Did you know that you could make your own toothbrushes from Licorice roots? here is how courtesy of http://www.henriettesherbal.com/blog/licorice-toothbrush.html

licorice sticks (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

• Boil a handful licorice sticks (medium thickness - 5 mm is about right, 3 mm too thin, 7 mm too thick) with 3-4 cinnamon sticks and about 10 cloves. If you like you can add ginger, as well.
• Let simmer until the sticks are soft. This takes about 4-5 hours.
• Strain out the licorice sticks and put them into a longish container.
• Cover with vodka, close lid on that longish container.
• Let sit overnight.
• Put sticks into dehydrator, let dry on full heat (about 60 deg. C) until dry.

Using these toothbrushes: chew open 1-2 cm of one end, use that to brush with. You can't reach around corners. When the chewed-up bit is all untidy, remove the untidiness with scissors or a knife and chew up the next bit.

And yes, tastes like spicy licorice with no vodka taste.

Midsummer Recipes!

For anyone searching good recipes for that extra -yet simple- kick for a midsummer night snack or friendly gathering or barbecue, here are a few of my personal favourites.

GREEN TEA & STRAWBERRY
Simple and delicious! Steep your green tea and let it cool for a while. Blend 1/2 cup crushed ice with a 1/2 cup strawberries until it's smooth. Add your (now cooled down) green tea at the last moment and voila!

SUNDRIED TOMATO SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE
1/2 cup dried (canned/drained) tomatoes
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
12 fresh basil leaves/lettuce leaves
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Blend and toss and serve!

MANGO CHICKEN
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 mango, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup mango chutney
1 tsp grated lime rind 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 4 chicken breasts, skinned

In a saucepan, heat oil on medium heat, stirring in onion garlic and chili for about five minutes or until soft. Stir in the mango and mango chutney, lime rinds and juice, sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer to about eight minutes or until the mangoes are tender. Let cool.
Purée the mango blend until smooth and coat the chicken breasts with it. Cover and refrigerate for three to four hours.
Grill on medium heat and brush with any of the left over purée. Cook for forty-five minutes or until fully cooked.

LAVENDER COOKIES
5/8 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp lavender flowers
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Cream together butter and sugar. Beat egg and blend in. Stir in flour and lavender flowers. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for fifteen to twenty minutes or til golden brown.


This exact list of recipes is what I'll be making for my family this year to celebrate summer! All very earth based, sun related, and summer-to-taste recipes.
Hope you enjoy! Have a good solstice!

Father's Day is Sunday Sabbat Sale Day!

This coming Sunday is exciting for 2 reasons: It is both Father's Day AND a Sunday Sabbat Sale day. This means that all regularly priced items in store are 10% off all day long!

Here are a few ideas for dear ol' dad:

• Men's spiritual cleaning bath salts (in store only special item)
  
• Male energy sun candles (both tall and votive)
• Ancient Gods Oil Collection
• Green man candles
• Green Man box
• Wiccan Warrior by Kerr Cuhulain (limited edition in store only)
  
• Sacred Paths for Modern Men by Dragonet Dewr
  
• Sons of the Goddess by Christopher Penczak
  

How about some tea? We have a great selection of tea perfect for hot or iced and enjoying in the summer sun or lounging in the garden.

• Chakra Meditation Teas
• Blended Teas for Magical Needs
  
• Flavoured Teas

Dad's are special! Be sure to wish your Dad a Happy Father's Day!!

Staff Picks and Recommendations

Robyn's Recommendation
"Wiccan Spirituality" AND "Advanced Wiccan Spirituality"
By: Kevin Saunders
These two books are an excellent introduction to traditional Craft knowledge. The first volume explores: ethics, psychology, symbols, planes of existence, Tree of Life, tarot, zodiac, meditation and trance, Wheel of the Year, spirit beings, the process of initiation and more. The second volume explores: history and contemporary perspectives, elements, self development, altars, tools, deities, rites of passage and more.

Scarlet's Recommendation
"Wiccan Warrior"
By: Kerr Cuhulain
According to Cuhulain, being a warrior is not about fighting. A warrior is someone who is balanced, creative, rational and can think outside the box to deal with whatever comes their way. This is a spiritual path of self empowerment for dealing with a relatively hostile world.

Brenda's Recommendation
"Spiral Dance"
By: Starhawk
This has been one of the books to have inspired people for decades and introduced them to Paganism and Goddess worship today. Anecdotal and grounded, Starhawk's book has been pivotal in educating people about the basics of the Craft.

Eri's Recommendation
"Seventy=Eight Degrees of Wisdom"
By: Rachel Pollock
One of the most solid books about tarot, this details both symbology and correspodnaces for the major and the minor tarot cards. It also introduces you to the techniques of reading the cards. A staple text for anyone interested in tarot.




Francois's Recommendation
"Shadowscapes Tarot Deck & Book Set"
New in for the store, this tarot is positively gorgeous! This is a lovely fusion of Asian and Celtic art and lore merged with the traditional meanings of the Tarot.






Katherine's Recommendation
*Katherine is our newest employee and here we see her first interested to inspire your own spirituality*
"In My Own Words"
By: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Here the Dalai Lama introduces us to his teachings and philosophy, wisdom we can all use! Understand Buddhism through his eyes and words, tap into the ideals and practices of meditation and universal responsibility.

Thursday Night MPRC Discussion

Subject: REMINDER: Discussion Night June 3rd at Melange Magique at 6:45pm.

Good day!

The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month. The structure remains open and informal where everyone’s opinion is welcomed.

Our upcoming discussion:

Topic: Leadership in Alternative Spiritualities (Gurus, Shamans, Prophets, Founders, etc.)
Date: June 3rd 2010
Location: (MPRC) Mélange Magique boutique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free (change donations welcomed to support MPRC’s community activities)

Let’s Discuss:

- What made historical figures spiritual/religious leaders? (Sanders, Gardner, Bonewits, Crowley, Levi, Gandhi, Buddha, Confucius, Muhammad, etc.)
- Who are the key figures in Paganism and Alternative Spiritualities today?
----Local, Regional, National, Global
- Is spiritual leadership something that stems from wanting society to “change”?
- What is expected of Leadership today and is Leadership about sacrifice?
- Where did all the Leaders go?
- Are we moving towards times in which such leadership is no longer required?
- Etc.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
There will be no discussions for the months of July and August due to the crazy summer festivities and holidays.

Stay tuned for the upcoming topics in September 2010.

Belvaspata: Healing of the Heart

Belvaspata Healing of the Heart

Healing Circle at Le Melange Magique
Friday June 4th, 2010
7:00 pm

What is Belvaspata?
A revolutionary savred modality of effortless, immediate and permanent change. Belvaspata heals with Light & Frequency supported by the Angelic realm. It was given to humanity as the perfect tool to dissolve and remove disease from its very root with joy.

Benefits:
- Restores emotional health: Clears depression, anxiety & stress
- Successfully help with neurological conditions
- Helps silence the mind
- Increases level of awareness enhancing perception
- Supports clarity & assertiveness
- Facilitates flow of pure emotions
- Establishes alignment of the mind
- Promotes balance of physical, emotional, mental & spiritual bodies

Please join us for an unforgettable evening!
Please reserve your place by June 2nd*
Admission $30.00

905-847-0101
www.healingoftheheart.com

*place reservations with Le Melange Magique/The Magical Blend by coming in to the store or by calling at 514-938-1458 (must leave name, phone number, and credit card number for phone reservations)

Keepin' it Cool for the Summer

Its a little hard not to notice that summer has arrived early this year, isn't it? What a heat wave! In an effort to keep cool, here's a list of things that we've found helpful that we thought we'd share in the spirit of enjoying the weather without stressing out:

First things first, iced tea! We have a wide selection of teas and tisanes that make delicious iced teas for your drinking pleasure.

• Here's a tip to making perfect iced tea: boil your water as per usual and double the amount of tea you'd normally put in your strainer (so about 4 table spoons will do!). Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Once your tea has steeped for about 5 minutes in the hot water, pour it over the ice and stir. It will cool down pretty quickly so you can drink it right away.
• Did you know that most of our teas are fair trade and organic? Its true!
• We have many pretty tea sets and glass tea pots in store, too!
  

Next on the list are sarongs! We have a fun and colorful variety in, just in time to dress more loosely to enjoy summer breezes.

A personal favorite of my cool-down tricks are Goddess Milk Bath. Creamy and good for burnt of baked skin, its a great way to relax after a long day out in the sun.

Speaking of being out in the sun, consider a wind chime for your garden or yard! It brings a little touch of magic to the wind, don't you think?

And last but not least, now that school season is just about out, its time to consider your summer reading list! What have you been meaning to catch up on that you've had to set aside during your other studies? Druidry? Wicca? Qabala? Or maybe you've a yearning to learn something new... why not take one of our summer workshops?

Enjoy the weather!

Eastern Imports

We have received some wonderful new items and long awaited items from our Eastern Suppliers!

AMBER
Yes, we have amber resin incense once again.
We have also received the beautiful round wooden capsule boxes of amber cream perfume.
Both items are $10.00 each and will not last long in the store.
Come get them while you can or email/call us to place an order for these once a year items.

Silk Bags with Shoulder Straps
New from the Orient, we have Chinese silk brocade bags (6 x 8 inches).
A simple circular embroidered panel graces the front of each.
A little brass bell jingles at the closure.
Colors vary (turquoise, brown, red, navy blue).
These are selling for a low $10.95! WOW!
Quantities are limited. Come get them while you can or email/call us to place an order for these once a year items.

Upcoming Workshops at Mélange Magique, from now until the end of June!

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, May 15th, 1-4 $10 suggested donation

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 May 20th, 7-9pm $40

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, May 22nd, 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 May 22nd, 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 May 22nd, 3-5pm $40

Spirits Among Us - Catharine
There are spirits around us all the time. They are present in our homes and work places. They are around us as guides and sometimes attached to us causing hindrance to our lives. This workshop will help you to understand what spirit activity is going on in your home, office, around you and people close to you. Come learn the ways they act when they are malevolent or benign, how to identify them and what to do about it.
Thursday May 27th, 7-9pm $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 May 29th, 2-4pm $20

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!
Thursday June 3rd, 7-9pm $40

Pagan Discussion Night: Leadership in Alternative Spiritualities (MPRC)

Let’s Discuss: What made some historical figures spiritual/religious leaders? (Gandhi, Buddha, Confucius, Muhammad, Sanders, Gardner, Bonewits, Crowley, Levi, etc.) Who are the key figures in Paganism and Alternative Spiritualities today? Local, Regional, National, Global.. Is spiritual leadership something that stems from wanting society to “change”? What is expected of Leadership today and is Leadership about sacrifice? Where did all the Leaders go? Are we moving towards times in which such leadership is no longer required?

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There will be no discussions for the months of July and August due to the crazy summer festivities and holidays.

Thursday June 3rd, 6:30-8:30 FREE

Totems (Scarlet)
Did you know that a place can have a totem? Family bloodlines carry totemic energy too! What about you? We all have totems in our lives teaching us and guiding us and lending us their power. Learn about the different types of totems around us, as well as the totem that is our own spirit.
Friday June 4th 7-9pm, $30

Tarot Part 1 - 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 June 5th 12-2pm, $40

Tarot Part 2 - Minor 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 June 5th, 3-5pm $40

Covens VS Solitaries (Scarlet)
What is a coven? What does it mean to be a solitary practitioner? How can I practice my path solitarily? How to I find a coven? In this discussion, we will look at the pros and cons of coven and solitary practice and field questions anyone has on these issues. We will also consider how to evaluate if a group is for you and safety concerns that you should always keep in mind.
Thursday June 10th, 7-9pm $30

Cleansing and Clearing (Catharine)
So many times in consultations and workshops people come and ask how they can cleanse a space or themselves spiritually of negativity they feel in their environments or around them. There are many ways to do this! This workshop will explore the simpler methods for clearing your aura, and for clearing your home. We will discuss your stories and needs, perform a group exercise to cleanse, and offer ways to help your situation. Please let me know in advance if you have any allergies to incense or herbs.
Thursday June 10th, 7-9pm $25

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 June 12, 11-6pm $150

Wild Flora Montreal Herbwalks (Nixsy Reilkoff ND)
Each one and a half hour walk will take place at Mont Royal Park (the mountain). These herbwalks will feature local flora, guided by Nixsy Reilhoff, a certified naturopath. Please contact us 4 days in advance to reserve your place, or email Nixsy for more information at nixsy@cheerful.com.
Saturday June 12, 3pm and 5pm, $36

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 June 12th, 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 June 12th, 3-5pm $40

Introduction to Meditation (Scarlet)
Need to relax? Seeking some tranquility? Trouble quieting the chatter and stress in your mind?
This course will introduce you to a variety of methods of meditation. Learn meditative breathing, visualization, enjoying the moment, and letting go through several techniques. This practical workshop requires you to dress comfortable and bring a cushion or yoga mat on which to sit.
Thursday June 17th, 7-9pm $30

Spirits Among Us (Catharine)
Are the spirits in your home and around you helping you or hindering you?
Thursday June 17th, 7-9pm $40

Wild Flora Montreal Herbwalks (Nixsy Reilkoff ND)
Each one and a half hour walk will take place at Mont Royal Park (the mountain). These herbwalks will feature local flora, guided by Nixsy Reilhoff, a certified naturopath. Please contact us 4 days in advance to reserve your place, or email Nixsy for more information at nixsy@cheerful.com.
Thursday June 17, 10:30am $36

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 June 19th, 1-4pm suggestion $10 donation

Tarot Spreads and Readings (Catharine)
Shows you various ways to do readings
Saturday June 19th, 12-2pm $40

Practice Your Tarot Reading! (Catharine)
Open to everyone no matter what your experience.
Saturday June 19th, 3-5pm $25

Wild Flora Montreal Herbwalks (Nixsy Reilkoff ND)
Each one and a half hour walk will take place at Mont Royal Park (the mountain). These herbwalks will feature local flora, guided by Nixsy Reilhoff, a certified naturopath. Please contact us 4 days in advance to reserve your place, or email Nixsy for more information at nixsy@cheerful.com.
Saturday June 19, 3 and 5pm $36

Introduction 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 June 24th, 1-3pm $30

Wild Flora Montreal Herbwalks (Nixsy Reilkoff ND)
Each one and a half hour walk will take place at Mont Royal Park (the mountain). These herbwalks will feature local flora, guided by Nixsy Reilhoff, a certified naturopath. Please contact us 4 days in advance to reserve your place, or email Nixsy for more information at nixsy@cheerful.com.
July 1, 10, 17, 22 $36
Thursdays at 10:30am
Saturdays at 3pm and 5pm

Canadian Pagan Summer Festivals

Upper Canada Pagan Gathering: Midgard Festival
May 21-24, 2010
Raven’s Knoll, Eganville, Ontario

Wolfsong
May 21st – May 24th, 2010
Bethany Hills, Ontario

Three Rivers Festival
June 4th to 6th, 2010
Raven’s Knoll, Eganville, Ontario

Music in the Pines
July 1st to 4th, 2010
Whispering Pines Campground, Curran, Ontario

Wiccanfest
June 23 – 27, 2010
Mulmur, Ontario

Harvestfest
2010 Dates TBA
Mulmur, Ontario

Spirits of the Earth
July 6-11, 2010
32242 Erin Line, Dutton ON

Kaleidoscope Gathering
Wednesday July 28 – Monday August 02, 2010
Raven’s Knoll, Eganville, Ontario

Le Melange Magique thanks the MPRC for provision of this information.
We hope everyone makes it out to at least one festival for a vacation and fun!!
Have a safe and wonderful summer 2010!

New Leather Journals!

Another shipment of handmade leather journals has arrived! Tanned camel leather wraps around quality handmade paper made of recycled cotton. A beautiful piece of tigers eye or other semiprecious stone sits in the middle of a beautifully embossed design on the cover. An elasticized cord and leather button on the back cover serve as a closure. These journals are a perfect place to record and protect all your magickal secrets!
Only available in store or by e-mail or phone request!

Sunday Sabbat Sale

This Sunday, April 25th, is our Beltain Sabbat Sale! Everything in store will be 10% off*! Take advantage of this sale to pick up all your spellcrafting needs.

While you're here, remember to visit the Pagan Art Expo which is being hosted by the Montreal Pagan Resource Centre! The Art Show will be running from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday.


*Discounts are not reflected online but are adjusted when your order is processed.
*Discounts do not stack. Higher percentage discount will be honored.

Pagan Art Expo This Weekend!

The Montreal Pagan Resource Centre (MPRC) is proud to host Montreal’s first Pagan Art Exposition. Our goal is to showcase artistic work created by pagan artists from our community, but also to give these artists a venue in which they can present their work to a larger audience. There will also be a few vendors with their products to sell.

The artists participating in the Pagan Art Show include:

Scarlet Cougar
Warren Baird
Lisa Viger
Lady Silver
Robyn Stroll
Alisha Fischer
Lena Breijer
Marissa Boisvert

The art exposition will be held above the MPRC space on the 3rd floor (1928 Ste. Catherine Street West) from Friday April 23rd to Sunday April 25th, 2010.

Friday:
Wine & Cheese -- 7pm to 9pm

Saturday:
Art Expo -- 10am to 5pm

Sunday:
Art Expo -- 12pm to 4pm

Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us at mprccrpm@gmail.com.

Check out the Facebook page!
Check out the Montreal Pagan Resource Centre page!

Earth Day 20th Anniversary

The very first international Earth Day celebration was held April 22nd in the year 1990.

~~~~~ Anecdote ~~~~~
I was in CEGEP (college) when it was celebrated for the first time. Our college (John Abbott College of Ste-Annes) engaged in day long celebrations with environmental debates, workshops on how to make your own cleaning or beauty products, art with recycled materials, and promotion of reforestation. In the Agora, our communal gathering hall, science projects were hosted with the theme of recycling or environmental preservation. Also, baby trees were being given away. I adopted a little red dwarf maple and a little elm tree I named Elmo. Elmo is still growing in my parent back yard.
~~~~~ The End ~~~~~

Here are some places on the WEB you can visit for Earth Day events and activities:

• Earth Day Canada: http://www.earthday.ca/pub/
• Earth Day Network: http://www.earthday.org/
• Earth Day 2010 (Crafts, Environmental Games & Recycling Activities for Kids): http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/

Have a wonderful Earth Day!!

April News

Now that Ostara and Easter have both gone by and Beltain is yet to come, you might be wondering what to do or read for April while you wait.

Take a look at this website: MINDFUL TABLES
Mindful Table is a website started last year to raise awareness about environementally and socially-conscious food choices. There is an RSS feed you can subscribe to on site. Also, you can visit its Facebook fan site.

Why not explore stones! Visit the Salon des Pierre de Montreal April 16-18.
Vendors from Eastern Canada (Ontarion through the Easter Townships) will be showing and selling their stones. This is a great opportunity to find supplies for jewelry making, discover a new types of stones, find larger stones for your collections or acquire that rarer stone you just can't seem to find anywhere else!

The Montreal Pagan Resource Centre is hosting a Pagan Art Expo April 23-25.
Looking to show off or sell your art? Visit the website ASAP for the forms. Or, come visit and see what artists have in your local community.

A new season of books has come upon us!! New books are arriving each week. Come into the store to see what is new in or check back here frequently for updates.

Lastly, here are some workshops for the month!

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 April 15th, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm $20

Root Chakra - 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 begin with the Root Chakra dealing with grounding, stability, survival, and fears. 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
This Chakra Workshop Series is offered every Thursday starting April 15th for 7 weeks through to May 27th.
Each week will focus on one Chakra. Pre-registration is a must.
Please wear comfy stretchy clothes & bring something to sit on (cushion of yoga mat). Please also bring your own tea cup or mug as each session starts with chakra-appropriate tea meditation.
Cost is $30 per week (totaling $210)
Cost if you register for all seven at once is $200.
** CMS STUDENTS showing their student card can pay for the whole series for $175 ($25/week)
Thursday April 15th, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm $30

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, April 17th, 1-4 $10 suggested donation

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 April 17th, 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 April 17th, 3-5pm: $40

Insight - Catharine
Come and learn how to interpret signs and messages you get from dreams to readings to daily life. Gain insight into your life and how ouranswers can appear in many ways.
Thursday April 22nd, 7 pm - 9 pm, $40

Navel Chakra - 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 Navel Chakra dealing with confidence, creativity, pleasures, passions, and guilt. 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
Thursday April 22nd, 7 - 9 pm, $30

I Have a Rock...now what? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Friday April 23rd, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $30

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, April 24th, 1 - 3 pm, $40

Solar Plexus Chakra - 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 Solar Plexus Chakra dealing with willpower, self-control, self-awareness, strength, and shame. 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.
Thursday April 29th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Easter Weekend Hours

We are open our regular hours all weekend!

Thursday and Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Public Ostara (Spring) Ritual Montreal

Public Ostara ritual
March 21 , 2010
2pm @ ritual space above Melange
Facebook Event Page

Put a Spring in your step with Luna & Friends!

Join us on Sunday March 21 in the ritual space above Melange to celebrate Ostara, the Goddess in her maiden glory, and the turning of the wheel.

Bring your bright smiles, positive energy, and good cheer to share & bless the seeds of life and joy that they may grow strong.

Note : participants who wish to bring actual seeds that they will be planting in their gardens are welcome to do so.

Daylight Savings Time March 14th!

With Ostara and Spring around the corner, this is a perfect time to bring change. It is also time to change your clocks! It is time to spring forward in our lives, so be sure to set clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 14th.

This Daylight Savings Time also falls during the course of a New Moon, so take advantage of the magical energy to make drastic positive changes in your life. Work hard as your visions unfold with the Full Moon at the end of the month!

Ostara Sunday Sabbat Sale!!!

Don't forget to come in and get all your ritual supplies for Ostara this Sunday, March 14th!

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 are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

Lore and Activities for March

March -- Mars' month

Middle English March(e)
Anglo-French March(e)
Old English Martius
Latin Martius "of Mars"
Latin Marti(s) "Mars" + -us (adj. suffix)
Latin Martius mensis "month of Mars"

Until ~700BC March was the start of the year and the beginning of the war season.
Martius has always had 31 days.

Mars is the Roman god of war. He is identified with the Greek god Ares. Mars was the son of Juno and Jupiter and second only to his father in importance for Roman soldiers.

Many of Mars' festivals included dances performed by the Salii or "leaping priests" who were young men clad like Latin warriors. These festivals were mainly carried out during the first month of the Roman Calendar: Mars (March). The dancers not only called upon Mars but also Saturn, the God of sowing to expel all the evil spirits who had entered the city during the winter. The 'leaping' in the dances was to stimulate growth.

Spring Festivals in Honour of Mars
There were several spring festivals in honour of this Roman god.

• March 1st - The Feriae Marti celebrations. This festival lasted throughout most of the month with repeated rituals conducted by the "leaping priests" until the 24th March.
• March 9th and 24th - As with on the first day of the month, the "leaping Priests" leapt their way through Rome, performing complicated ritual dances and chants at certain points en-route. After these rituals, the priests would retire to enjoy a feast of fairly luxurious standards.
• February 27th and March 14th - the Equirria festival during which horse races were held.
• March 19th - the Quinquatrus: this festival was sacred to Minerva, during which, women would consult fortune-tellers and diviners. The festival which lasted four days would culminate in the hunting of wild beasts, an exhibition of plays and contests of orators and poets.
• March 23rd the Tubilustrium at which festival, weapons and war trumpets were cleansed.
• March 16th - 24th - Fast days
• March 25th - the Hilaria or "Festival of Joy" when the Romans broke their fast for the Festival of Joy.

Born in March?

Birthstone: Aquamarine
Flower: Daffodil, Hyacinth, Cherry Blossom
Tropical Zodiac: Pisces (February 19 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (February 13 to March 14) and Pisces (March 15 to April 13)


Other Events in March

*St. Patrick’s Day March 17th (Christian celebration of the patron saint of Ireland)
*Hanami (Japanese celebration of viewing the cherry blossoms)
*Ostara (Spring Equinox March 20th - Pagan celebration of the Ukrainian Spring Goddess, Oestre)


What you can do in March!

Start in indoor garden. Get small starter pots, fresh earth and seeds. Plant your wishes and see them grow!! Grow herbs that meet your needs: lavender for tranquility, chamomile for calm, mint for money, chives for strength and endurance.

Start dancing lessons, like Irish or Scottish dancing.
- Bernadette Short School of Irish Dancing Montreal
- Montreal Highland Dancing Association

Celebrate Minerva between March 19 and 22 by seeing a clairvoyant. We host three within the store: Catharine, Samara, and Rina. Call to make an appointment (514-938-1458).

Attend the Atwater Poetry Project’s next readings on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Readings by: Anne Compton and James Langer. (http://www.atwaterlibrary.ca/en/node/28)


Discover Québec’s oral heritage through this special activity presented as part of the Discovering Legends with Jean-Claude Dupont exhibition. In the Museum’s archaeological remains, storyteller Eric Michaud will share Québec legends, and historian Jacques Lacoursière will explain their origins. Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m.
http://www.pacmusee.qc.ca/pages/Expositions/temporaires/a_venir.aspx?lang=EN-CA

Attend the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Montreal on Sunday March 14th starting at Atwater Street around 11:00am.

Start your egg decorating!


INFORMATION RESOURCES
http://www.crowl.org/Lawrence/time/months.html#March
http://words.inpurespirit.com/22/the-meaning-of-march/
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/135717_mars-mythology-and-astrology-and-festivals-associated-with-mars

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*).

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!

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
Hide quoted text - 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 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

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!

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!

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!)

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.