April 2012 Workshops & Events

INVENTORY DAY 
Sunday April 1st All Day
CLOSED

Elements of Magic Intensive Weekend (Amanda) 
 In this class we explore the practice of magic and witchcraft by working with the elements--Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit. We learn the ritual technologies used in the Reclaiming tradition to create sacred space and time, and to create magic; and we explore our connections with the Divine and Mysterious Ones, in whatever form we understand them. Some techniques that are typically touched on include breath, dancing, drumming, chanting, trance, visualization, working with will, sensing and projecting energy, raising a cone, basic spellcraft, and ritual.
Saturday & Sunday, April 14 & 15, OFF PREMISES (in Verdun), $75
Contact Witchy Ways at: ravenka@cosmic-muse.com

How to do a Ceremonial Banishing - The LBRP (Eri) 
In this workshop we will be learning the history, symbolism, visualizations and theories behind the famous Qabbalistic and Ceremonial Magic ritual of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. Students will also go through a practical demonstration and learn how to do this powerful ritual on their own. The LBRP uses divine and angelic energies to remove influences from your sphere and is great for banishing, balance and protection.
Saturday, April 14th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, $35

Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear Book Launch (Brendan Myers) FREE
You have heard of sacred places, writings, relics, and rituals, holy days and magical times of year. But these are actually representations of relationships that people have with each other and the elements of the world.
Sunday, April 15th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, FREE
*Book Signing following the lecture*

Walking on Water: Mastering the Emotional Body (Matt)
Has your mind ever kept you awake at night? Have you ever been crushed by careless words of a co-worker, or parent? Do you hold back from joy to appease your fear of having what you want more than anything? Learn to work with your emotional body to move past habits and anxieties, to heal and find joy.
Sunday, April 15th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $35

Advanced Magical Self-Defense (Courtney) 
Basic shields are not always the right tool for the job. Learn some advanced techniques and theories for magickal self-defense, from quantum resonance to the technopagan concept of emotional 'anti-viruses.' Some prior experience with energy work is required. There will be take-away materials.
Sunday, April 15th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $30


Energy Work for Beginners (Monika) FREE
If you are interested or have a piqued curiosity for energy work this is the place to start! Free lecture and open panel conversation on what is energy work, how it can benefit all areas of your life. Will be touching base on different kinds of energy work. Come and see which is best suited for you!
Saturday, April 28th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, FREE

REIKI 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 using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations. Ample time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday, April 21st, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, $150 OFF PREMISES
*Teacher will contact students*

Gypsy Magick: a guide to divination (Ameara) 
We will be discussing and demonstrating divination techniques. Learn the basics, or help your own gifts and skills become more accurate.
Crystal scrying 
Tarot cards 
Tea leaves 
Pendulum scrying 
Come with any divination tools you own and help refine your skills, or learn where to start. Demonstrations and readings to be done in the workshop as well.
Sunday, April 22nd, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, $25

An Introduction to the Elements (Amanda) 
Many contemporary Pagan and esoteric traditions use the five foundational elements of earth, air, fire, water and ether/spirit. What are they, where do they come from, what do they represent, how can we tune-in to their energies for our magical or spiritual work, and why would we want to? This 2-hour introduction scratches the surface of these questions and offers some practical exercises to explore the five elements.
Thursday, April 26th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, $30

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Eri) 
Learn the basic history, myths, personalities and attributes of some Egyptian Gods and Goddess's. We will look at how to identify some of the Gods and Goddesses in hieroglyphs, like Anubis, Isis, Osiris, Thoth and Ra. Learn how they relate to one another and how you can use them to empower your spells, rituals and yourself!
Saturday, April 28th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, $35

SUNDAY SABBAT SALE
Sunday April 29th ALL DAY

Astral Projection for Beginners (Matt) 
For centuries we have been told that astral projection requires years of practice and hard work to accomplish. In this workshop you will be given the tools to make use of this time honoured skill. You will be given anchors to powerful trance states in which you can easily achieve out of body experiences.
Sunday, April 29th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, $35

The Store Will Be Closed This Sunday, April 1st

Just a reminder that the store will be closed this Sunday, April 1st for inventory. (This is not an April Fool's joke :p )

Brendan Myers Returns to Montreal

SUNDAY APRIL 15TH

BOOK LAUNCH LECTURE 1-3PM

BOOK SIGNING 3-5PM

Brendan Myers will be visiting The Magical Blend / Le Melange Magique (1928 St-Catherine West, Montreal) to launch his newest book. Come attend the free lecture. get any of the books of his that you own signed. Buy Pagan Testament or Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear his newest book (being launched this day).

Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear

978-1-84694-745-2

$26.95

You have heard of sacred places, writings, relics, and rituals, holy days and magical times of year. But these are actually representations of relationships that people have with each other and the elements of the world.

Some of these relationships environmental: they involve landscapes, animals, and the streets of your home town. Some are personal, such as families, friends, and elders. Some are public, involving musicians, storytellers, medical doctors, and even soldiers. This book studies twenty-two relationships, from a variety of traditions, and shows their place in the good life.

Yet these relations are always fragile, and threatened by fears, from the fear of loneliness, to the fear of the loss of personal or political freedom, to the fear of death. To escape from these fears, people often trap themselves into ways of life that are bad for everyone, including themselves. This book studies how that happens, and how to prevent it.

More than beliefs, laws, and teachings, our relationships are the true basis of spirituality, and freedom.

The twenty-two relationships of a spiritual life and culture - and why they need protection.

To learn more about Brendan Myers:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=3&Itemid=5

New teas!

We've just gotten in a beautiful new series of Zodiac blooming teas, as well as a few other tasty teas! We have blooming teas for all twelve signs, each of them with special properties fitting the zodiacal sign attributes. They are lovely to see and very tasty! Take a look below!

(Aquarius / Infinite Tranquility)

Personality: Quiet, shy, ambitious, and sharp.

Ingredients: Jasmine green tea and carnation flower.

Functions: Relieves stress, improves body metabolism and blood circulation.

(Aries / Sensual Interlude)

Personality: Attractive, affectionate, and artistic.

Ingredients: Jasmine green tea, chrysanthemum, globe amaranth, and
jasmine flowers.

Functions: Helps cure coprostasis and relieve stress.

(Leo / True Love)

Personality: Systematic, understanding, and imaginative.

Ingredients: Jasmine green tea, globe amaranth, and jasmine flowers.

Functions: Eliminates body toxins and maintains emotional balance.

(Capricorn / Winter Fantasy)

Personality: Hard-working, smart, sensitive, and loyal.

Ingredients: Jasmine green tea, chrysanthemum, and jasmine flowers.

Functions: Reduces internal heat, and cleanses grease and impurities.

We have Ginseng Oolong, Milk Oolong and Red Lychee loose teas as well. Not only are they yummy in the tummy, but they also have interesting health benefits.

Ginseng Oolong Health Benefits:
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol, aid with indigestion, immune-system boost, anti-carcinogen, heart disease preventative, strengthening against stress and fatigue.

Milk Oolong Health Benefits:
Immune boost, antitoxin and anticarcinogen, helps fight disease and aging, reduces cholesterol, aids in weight loss.

Red Lychee Health Benefits:
Immune boost, healthy skin, improved blood circulation, lowers blood pressure.

Make a wish!

Want the "Luck of the Irish"? Come by the store and make a wish in the wish-book at the public altar. On St-Paddy's day the staff will use all that lucky energy to do a spell to help grant your wish. Just follow the guidelines of the spell inscribed in the book:



Make a wish
For what you need
Not in hate
Or in Greed
May God and Goddess
Give you aid
And grant the wish
That you have made.
Write your wish and trust in the Luck of the Irish to grant it!