I will be on the radio tomorrow at 3:05pm!

Tune in to CJAD radio (station 800am) in Montreal tomorrow to hear me on the air live! I will be answering a few questions about Wicca on the Keven and Trudie Show some time around 3:05 on Thursday afternoon.

September 2008 Workshops

PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT Level One (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance Predictive Dreams, Mediumship, Channelling. 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, September 4th, 7-9pm, $30

EXPLORING THE 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 Thursday, September 11th, 7-9 pm, $30

ASTROLOGY 101 (Catharine)
This is the first in the series to help your truly understand astrology and yourself. Sun signs are the foundation of everything else in your birth chart. We will discuss character traits, planetary rulerships and elements and compatibilities.
Thursday September 18th, 7-9pm, $40

SPELLCRAFTING 101 (Robyn)
At last! A course to cover the basics of how to know what goes into making a spell! Correspondences, suggestions, basics and more! Everything you need to know to make your own spells.
Friday, September 12th, 7-9pm, $30

BLACK FOREST COVEN PUBLIC ESBAT
Esbats are rituals held every full moon to honor the Goddess' journey of growth and wisdom. Come and celebrate the Harvest Moon with the Black Forest Coven.
Monday, September 15th, 7-9pm FREE

INTRODUCTION TO THE TAROT (Robyn)
Sometimes it takes more then a tiny little pamphlet to know how to read your cards. In this basic level course we will be discussing the archetypal meanings of the trump cards as well as the general functions of the minor arcana. Please bring your own tarot deck to study with. Thursday, September 18th, 7-9pm $30

MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES (Catharine)
This is a meditative workshop to help you meet your spirit guides, be they angels, humans, relatives, souls from other dimensions or Animals totems. Taught by Catharine, Medium & Clairvoyant.
Thursday September 18th, 7-9pm , $30

FREE REIKI LECTURE (Robyn)
The word 'Reiki' comes from the Japanese Rei meaning 'universal' and Ki meaning 'life energy'. This energy can also easily be recognized as Prana, Mana, Chi or Ruach. Come to this free introductory lecture to learn more about this beautiful method of healing and relaxation, and to ask any questions that you may have about Reiki and how it works. Friday, September 19th, 7-8 pm FREE

REIKI LEVEL ONE (Robyn)
Join us in this two day long 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 20th, 10-5 & Sunday September 21st, 10-5 $150

EXPLORING THE 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, September 25th, 7-9 pm, $30

MANIFESTATION (Catharine)
Our thoughts create our reality! This is the secret that is not such a secret after all! Come and discuss the various ways we can use our intentions to create our reality. Learn techniques to bring you what you want. Talk about some of the pitfalls that can happen. Think about the effects and ethics of what we are wishing for, and the importance of affirmations! Bring some paper, magazines, markers and glue! Thursday, September 25th, 6-9pm, $30

* Guest Speaker ERIN BETONY: Psychic Self-Defense *
Learn about different problems and forms of attack that hinder our lives. These may be interfering spiritual entities, or may be people consciously or unconsciously attacking us with psychic or magical energy. Join guest speaker Erin Betony to explore different ways to defend yourself against these problems.
Friday September 26th, $40 Time TBA

* Guest Speaker ERIN BETONY: Sage Bundle Tying *
Sage has been used for centuries to purify and bless places, people and talismans. Come and participate in this hands-on workshop to learn how to tie your own sage bundle using traditional native methods.
Saturday, September 27th, $40 Time TBA

METHODS OF MEDITATION (Robyn)
Have you ever wanted to meditate, but are not certain which technique will work best for you? Meditation is a means by which people work toward a sense of balance, stress relief and inner harmony. Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and together we will explore several different meditation styles and theories to help you find the way that feels most right for you.
*There will be some practical exercises, so please wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring a floor mat or cushion .*
Sunday, September 28th, 1-3 pm, $30

CRESCENT MOON SCHOOL

The School has been running since 1994 and opens yet another session for September 2008. This Open House displays the various works of the recent students, offers an opportunity to meet the teachers, and to register for the coming session.

Please remember that we accept a very limited number of registrants in the level one, a maximum of 5-8 students, so that we may offer them the best quality teaching and personalized attention as they explore their spirituality.

OPEN HOUSE
Friday August 29th 7-9 pm

SEPTEMBER SESSIONS
CMS Level 1 (Hobbes)
Crescent Moon School is a complete program of 20 weeks (for Level 1) providing a thorough basis in Magic, Paganism, and Wicca.
Wednesday nights 7-9 pm starting September 3rd $300 (or 3 x $100 every 6 weeks)
~~~Seeker's Certificate~~~

CMS Level 2 (Scarlet & WinterWolf)
This next level (24 weeks) builds the foundational correspondances that lead to a complete theoretical background in magical practice. Includes are basics of energy work and ritual.
Saturdays 2-5pm starting September 6th $375 (or 3 x $125 every 8 weeks)
~~~Journey(wo)man's Certificate~~~

CMS Level 3 (Scarlet)
Move from theory to practice! This 24 week course guides you to apply all the foundations and theory you have learned in the previous levels.
Wednesday Nights 6-9pm Starting September 3rd $375 (or 3 x $125 every 8 weeks)
~~~Certificate of Witchcraft~~~

Register within the store:
Le Melange Magique
1928 St-Catherine WestMontreal, Quebec
514-938-1458

Please Note that the last day of registration is Monday September 1st.

Job Opportunity

It is back to school time even with the staff at the store. This means that many of our full time staff have to change their schedules to attend school, thus becoming part-time employees. It is a challenging thing to work and do school simultaneously. We at Melange Magique do our best to help support our employees in their studdies by accommodating these seasonal changes.

This however means that we have some open shifts in the store for a new employee. If you feel qualified, are bilingual, and are available on the days and times we need, then please bring in your CV as soon as possible. We intend to hire someone by September 1st for the following hours:

Tuesdays 1-5pm
Thursdays 3-9pm
Saturdays 10am - 6pm

Address your CV's to the attention of Scarlet, Debra, or Robyn.

Le Melange Magique
1928 St-Catherine West
Montreal, Quebec
514-938-1458
magic@themagicalblend.com

Helmut's Forge in Melange Magique

While at KG, we made a wonderful old connection that we used to have when the store was in its infancy. We met with Helmut's Forge! This is a private forge in Ontario where the metalsmith specialized in unique Pagan blades (athames & bollines).

We brought back to our store a beautiful selection of small billines (curved herb sicles) of exotic woods or of amber with copper and silver blades. Each piece is a work of art! They are carefully crafted and cleansed by a man who really knows the magic of each element involved in the creation of each piece.

HUZZAH!
He will even be coming to our shop!
Helmut will visit us late November or early December with more of his incredible wares. He will also be hosting a workshop on the Magic of Metals and Metalsmithing. Keep watching here for more information.

Kaliedascope Gathering 2008 News

We are back from the festical. It was an incredible expereince as always. This year we had a DOUBLE tent booth in the main vending area and met so many wonderful people. We would like to personally thank the various folks who volunteered to reserve our space as of the Saturday (Hobbes and friends), and the folks who helped us manage the our vending booth (John D., Karyn, WinterWolf).

Here is a brief recap of the exciting things we experienced there!

Monday July 28
Sam and I arrived and struggled to set up in the rain that decided to rain on us ONLY during tent set-up. We greeted the fairies and relaxed for the day.

Tuesday July 29
I (Scarlet) lead a beautiful Baby Naming ceremony for Alexander Roger-Rene Dhur. It was a largely attended ceremony. As a member of Black Forest tradition with vows to serve the community, performing rites of passage and especially baby blessings are my favotire services. The bonus is that I am the Goddess Mother to this adorable little man. here are a few pictures:

This is the formal altar with some special items that will be given to Alexander at his rite of manhood later on in his life.

This is me and Alexander. I hope to one day have a child of my own.

Wednesday July 30
Debra showed up in TWO trips with new tenting that was amazing and SO MUCH STOCK! We had such a full and beautiful booth! This year's festival theme was fairies and we were PREPARED! People were already coming into check out the pretties in out vending tent before we were done setting up!

Thursday July 31

We were finally and fully set up. This was an amazing day to sit in the vending tents, meet folks and make sales. We even had MIDNIGHT MADNESS!! This is where all the festival venders stay open till midnight for everyone just coming onto the site. The earlybirds get the specials! Mead was shared as part of the brewing contest. Kids ran around with glowsticks. We all changed from the city life of jeans and work clothing into sarongs and other summer fun clothes. Belly dancing and drumming around the bonfire could be heard from where we stood in our vending tent.

Friday August 1

Friday we continued the great day here, however there was a fun Fairy Gathering Cocktail Party. We watched folks go by dressed in their ritual best or in fairy costumes for the costume ball. In the evening we rested and watched the incredible display of starscape and shooting stars. MAKE A WISH!

Saturday August 2
Robyn came out to visit, despite her healing broken leg. HUZZAH! The unfortunate thing was the terrible thunder storms that hit that day and nearly flooded out vending tents. We spent a good deal of the day frantically moving things to save them from the encrouching puddle that grew from a 1/2 inch deep 1 foot diameter puddle in front of the entrance to a 8 foot puddle of about 2 inched deep. YIKES! Thankfully the ground soaked it up by the evening. The weather shifted and the night was beautiful and dry. Perfect for a bardic competition around the bonfire. Our very own Hobbes from the MPRC was performing a touching story for his father who past waway not long ago.

Sunday August 3
This was our LAST DAY! We held a book sale in the end of the day to help reduce the things we would need to pack and bring home. It was a sad time to have to say goodbye to frinds we only see once a year at this festival. The atmosphere is a rare expereicne of friendship and support we no longer really see in the general public "real" world. We love and miss everyone we met there!

Scarlet with the red hair looks up and wishes everyone a great year!


Sam the elf wishes everyone a Fairy Fun summer and hopes to see you all next festival!

Christopher Penczak is coming to Mélange!!!

Christopher Penczak, spiritual healer, teacher, and award-winning author of over a dozen book on various New Age topics including the award-winning Temple of Witchcraft series, is appearing in Montreal on Friday 8 August 2008 from 19h00 to 21h30 at The Magical Blend (Le Mélange Magique), Montreal's largest esoteric bookstore, for a book signing and workshop based on his book The Witch's Shield.

SPIRITUAL PROTECTION WORKSHOP

The modern world stresses us on emotional, mental, and spiritual levels, and many of us seek methods by which we can restore balance in our lives and protect ourselves against further damage. Penczak's workshop explores techniques of psychic self-defense, focusing on how to protect and balance yourself and your home environment. Topics such as potential psychic dangers, drains and trauma from other people, your environment, and yourself are discussed, as well as methods to counteract these dangers and create new healthy habits. Other subjects explored include protection shields, guardian spirits, protective crystals, herbs and energy cleansing techniques to create a balanced, sacred environment.

WORKSHOP: The Witch's Shield: Protection Magick and Psychic Self-Defense
August 8th 7 - 9:30 PM
COST: $30 per person

EVENT LOCATION: Le Mélange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 St. Catherine Street West Montreal, Québec, Canada H3H-1M4

TO REGISTER: (514) 938-1458
http://www.themagicalblend.com