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