Wednesday, June 27, 2012

July 2012 Workshops & Events


CANADA DAY: JULY 1st
CLOSED
Hours may be reduced on Monday July 2nd

Connecting to Divine Self (Sarah)
The key to a Life of Wisdom, Miracles and Joy is in your hands when you learn to Consciously Connect to your Divine Self.

On this guided journey you will learn: the simplest route to deep meditation, how to download all the Wisdom you could ever need from your Source, how to upload your dreams and intentions to Manifest Miracles, and how to access the Joy, Peace, and Contentment that you came into this life to enjoy.

This transformative workshop is for you if you seek simple and practical tools to experience Wisdom, Miracles and Joy in your everyday life.



Learn how to:
- Receive Wisdom directly from Source
- Manifest Miracles
- Experience True Joy

Sarah Wilson is a Clairvoyant Spiritual Counselor from Vancouver Island, BC. She works as psychic and international lecturer in the field of Consciousness. Sarah is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Metaphysics. www.sarahwilson.ca

Thursday, July 5th, 6:15-9pm   $60

Reiki I (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, July 7th, 10am - 5pm  cost: 150$

Training in the Craft (Scarlet) FREE
A look at the difference between traditional vs eclectic Wicca and witchcraft, as well and coven vs solitary training. We will explore the many facets of the craft and try to understand which is the best path for you to take. How do you find a group or mentor? What are the pros and cons of each path?


Thursday July 12th 6-8pm FREE

Quantum Psychology (Matt Risk)
Back in the late '60s Dr. Irving Blum (AKA: T. Leary) wrote about the 8 circuit model of human psychology which was later popularized by Robert Anton Wilson, Chris Hyatt, and other writers. This model allows us to reflect on the basic needs and drives of the Human and Trans-human aspects of our psychology and to explore and navigate these needs in order to transcend the neuroses of terrestrial consciousness and increase our Intelligence in preparation for the next inevitable stages of human evolution. Incorporating conventional psychology and mystical experience into a greater whole which shows the way forward into the post-terrestrial future. 

Playing with this useful map allows us to learn about and take care of the psychological needs that may be baulked by our neuroses, as well as to develop those faculties of mind that mystics and magikians of the past have called 'Psychic', 'Mystical', or 'Spiritual' without falling for the greatest obstacle to Illumination: Taking Ourselves Seriously.


Saturday, July 14th, 1-5 pm $40

Fire Scrying (Scarlet)
How does one create a safe contained fire for ritual and divination? What are the techniques for scrying in the flames? learn and practice this during this workshop.


Thursday July 19th 6-8pm $30
 
Walking on Water (Matt Risk)
Are you plagued by emotions that are out of control? In this workshop we will learn about what it is that triggers our emotional states, why we get carried away by feelings outside of our control, and how to reprogram those triggers so that things that used to bother us lead to feelings we'd prefer to have. By employing creative use of the post-hypnotic state, we can easily learn to master our emotions, make our lives more effective, and more satisfying.

Saturday July 21, 2-5 pm, $35

Building the Astral Temple (Matt Risk)
Long ago the concept of the Astral Temple was brought forward as a means of working one's spells and making changes on the deeper levels of one's practice. An Astral Temple provides you with a work space that is accessible anywhere without the need for carrying an elaborate magickal kit with you. Simply close your eyes and relax and you can make use of your own astral temple. In this workshop we will learn how to access the powerful states of mind that allow us access into the astral, as well as techniques and considerations for building the temple, and making a home on the astral plane.

Saturday July 28th, 2-5 pm $35

OH-HARAI-TAISAI: JULY 30th
Shinto Day of repentance and purification.
Meditatively walk through a ring of woven grasses for self-purification.
One will be woven by our staff and erected in our public altar space for you.
Many bright blessings upon you at the half-way point in the Asian year.

KALEIDOSCOPE GATHERING FESTIVAL: AUG 1-6
We will be vending at the festival, so if you are at fest, come visit us there!

Staff will be hosting three activities at the festival:

The Need Fire History: Discover the connections through land and time of the concept of a sacred flame or need fire. Where does the idea come from? Why do we use this tool in our rites? How to create a sacred need for your home.

Fire Scrying: Learn how to create a safe fire within your cauldron for the purpose of magic, ritual, and scrying. Engage in a fire scrying experience!

Rite of Passage for Girls: This is a non-denomination ceremony for girls aged 12 through 18 who have had their first mensus. They must be sponsored by a parent/guardian to attend with that parent present for the ceremony. This is both ritual and learning experience for girls and parents alike. This is an overnight experience where the girls will encounter the divine and themselves through ritual. $25 preregistration required by July 26th (paypal payments to scarletcougar@gmail.com)

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ritual Tools: Limited Items

For a limited time Melange has in stock beautifully hand-tooled leather tomes: This stunning handcrafted Book of Shadows is an heirloom-quality tome which will serve you for years. Each book has a sword on its 3" binding. The front cover overflows with the ancient Celtic symbolism of Morrigan, who appeared as a crow to lead warriors into battle, and escort souls to the afterlife. The back cover celebrates the harvest, prosperity, and fertility. This book is 8.5" x 10", weighing in at a hefty three pounds. The covers are made out of high grade vegetable, tanned leather that softens with use and age. This spell book is coptic bound with 3" binding so that its pages always lay flat! Featuring: Handmade, Old World, tree-free, acid-free, archival quality linen parchment paper!

  Also back in stock are our ritual horns: A ceremonial horn, made from waterbuffalo horn-- approximately 6" in length. Excellent for representing the horned god on your altar or being used as a drinking horn. Magical properties include strength, stamina, masculinity, and virility. Elemental associations with fire. Bull horns are also associated with the astrological sign Taurus and therefore earth and stability.

Order them online or come to the store before the fly away!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Father's Day


Wondering what to get your father? Here are some ideas:

- Leather perfume oil
- Men's Spiritual Cleansing Bath Salt
- Gratitude banner
- healing session with one of our amazing healers
   --- Monika (Reiki & Energy Healing)
   --- Matt (Shiatsu Massage)
   --- Valerie (Osteopathy)
- Green Man talisman or decorative box (for his keys!)
- Book: "Sacred Paths for Modern Men"

Select one of our beautiful art cards and tell your dad how much you love and appreciate him!



What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain, 
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun, 
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature, 
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages, 
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring, 
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity, 
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, 


He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

Friday, June 01, 2012

June's Full Moon

This June 4th, 2012 will be a spectacular full moon with partial lunar eclipse that will be absolutely dazzling to watch! To ramp it up, there will be a transit of Venus joining that energy.

What you might want to know about June's Moon and things you can do.

In Celtic lore and sacred trees, the full moon of June can be associated with either one of 2 trees (Oak and Holly) which is appropriate for the Celtic epic battle that happens twice a year at the solstices, the Battle of the Oak King and Holly King.

If you follow the Oak Tree for this full moon, then you want to focus on these themes: Strength & Protection.

If you follow the Holly Tree for this moon, then you want to challenge yourself. Take yourself out of your comfort zone and then re-establish your balance.

The Farmer's Almanac for North Eastern America refers to this full moon as the Strawberry or the Rose Moon for its tendency to take on a pinkish hue and the harvesting of strawberries at this time. It is a time to celebrate your achievements and accomplishments. What have you done that you should celebrate? Go to your local farmer's market and buy their strawberries. Celebrate with Strawberries and cream. Don't forget to offer some to your local faeries! Give a rose to someone you love and share your celebration with them.

At the shop, we have featured a few very special items: