April Workshops 2013

Healer Discussion Panel - FREE

A monthly discussion panel is organized with the healers of Mélange Magique. Do you wish to know more about specific methods of healing, such as Reiki, Shiatsu, Reflexology or Osteopathy? Are you curious about how healing can affect not only your physical body, but your energetic and psychic abilities? This month we will have a general and open discussion. As time goes on, we will focus on specific aspects of healing that may raise questions in the public.

Friday April 5th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE

House Cleansing, Blessing, & Protecting (Scarlet)

Your home is your sanctuary! It should always feel like the safe and happy place you wish to return to. Come learn how to do a thorough house cleansing, purification and blessing. Also discover ways to protect your home from negativity.

Saturday, April 6th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $40

Aura Cleansing (Scarlet)

This course will teach you all about your auric bodies and how to do a full aura sweep, the deep cleansing technique for your aura. It involves alternative healing, energy work, and guided meditation. These are skills you will be able to use on yourself and others.

*Please dress comfortably and bring a cushion to sit on if possible.*

Saturday, April 6th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40

Reiki Share (Anouk Mackenzie)

Do you enjoy gentle, hands-on healing? Need a boost to help you get through the winter? Relax and renew your body, mind and spirit with a 30-minute session of Reiki energy healing for only $10.

Sundays, April 7th & 21st, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: $10 donation

Organizing and Designing a Public Ritual (Hobbes)

Ever want to put on your own Public Ritual, but you don't know how to get started? Learn how to organize, design, and execute a ritual designed for public attendance, as well as learning what NOT to do. Hobbes has led several public rituals over the years and he is ready to share his secrets with you!

Wednesday, April 10th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $20 (10% will be donated to the MPRC)

Nutritional Magic Workshop (Nicole "Nixsy" Reilkoff, ND)

How can food choices affect mood, appearance and energy levels? Having the knowledge of what foods to work with can greatly enhance self-empowerment towards all life goals. Questions and interaction of stories and experience welcome to be shared.

Friday, April 12th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25

DVD Screening of 2 Talks Given by Philip Heleston at Pantheacon 2012 - FREE
Saturday, April 13th

Grab your lunch and join us for an afternoon focusing on the life of Gerald Gardner, one of the most influential people in the development of Modern Wicca. We will be screening two talks about Gerald Gardner given by Philip Heselton, a renowned scholar of Gerald Gardner and early Wicca. Each screening will be followed by about 30 minutes of discussion. There will be a short break between screenings.

Part 1 - 12:00 to 14:00
Intro to the Witch Cult, 1884 – 1939: Many will know Gerald Gardner as having publicized the existence of what he called ‘the witch cult’ in England. But what do we know of his life before his initiation? This talk reveals details of this early life which shed light on his character. It also reveals fascinating details of the members of the group into which he was initiated. It includes illustrations never before seen in public prior to when the talk was given at Pantheacon in February 2012.

Part 2 - 14:30 to 16:30
From Witch Cult to Wicca, 1939 - 1964: Following his initiation, Gerald Gardner spent the rest of his life trying to ensure that the ‘witch cult’ did not die out. This talk tells how he achieved that aim, by giving newspaper interviews, writing books and running a museum. It tells of some of the interesting people he met and initiated and how he finally achieved his aims. It includes illustrations never before seen in public prior to when the talk was given at Pantheacon in February 2012.

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, April 14th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $150

Magie des chandelles 101 (avec Valérie)

Aimez-vous les bougies et les chandelles de tous types et couleurs? Savez-vous que les chandelles ont été utilisées depuis la nuit des temps pour faire des sortilèges? Venez apprendre quelle couleur ou quelle forme de chandelle peut être utilisée pour vous aider à manifester des changements dans votre vie. Des sortilèges touchant des sujets populaires tels que l'amour, la prospérité et le succès seront abordés.

Samedi le 20 avril, de 14h à 16h
Frais: 30 $

Introduction to Chakras (Scarlet)

Chakra balancing is an incredible experience for the body and spirit. In this workshop, learn about the basics and correspondences for the seven chakras. Learn what scents, foods, stones can be used in chakra meditations. Discover the areas of focus and the challenges you face with each chakra. The chakra carries a related energy that connects to our daily lives.

Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $40

Intro to the Medicine Wheel (Sarah Orr)

The Medicine Wheel is a tool that reveals that which exists in the invisible realm. It has existed for thousands of years and continues to offer insights relevant to everyday living. Through stories, dreams and ritual, we will explore the connections between ourselves and the natural world. Join us for an evening of phenomenon.

*Please feel free to bring drums or rattles with you to this class.*

Thursday, April 25th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25

Monthly Discussion Night (MPRC) FREE

Welcome to the revival of the FREE monthly discussion group hosted by the Montreal Pagan Resource Center on the last Thursday of each month. Gather with likeminded people to discuss current issues in Paganism. Bring your ideas and opinions and an open mind.

April Theme: Finding a coven, working in a coven, starting a coven.

Thursday April 25th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE

The Witch's Bottle

Witch Bottles have a history through discovery of them recently and some small scripts refer to them. Folklore historians have collected them, x-rayed them and found that they date to the Seventeenth century and contain a number of ingredients.

They were meant to protect you from harm and curses, inflicted counter harm to those with ill intentions towards you. Often found buried under the hearth or threshold, buried on the corner or entry to your property, or buried at crossroads.

Witch Bottles were traditionally clay wine bottles, though any bottle can be used. Inside you would fill it part way with sharp objects like: broken glass, nails, pins, razor blades, barbs, fish hooks, twisted wire, thorns, etc. These sharp objects were used to cut and stab and harm those trying to harm you. The bottle would then be filled with some red wine (causing the evil to drown) and bodily fluids of those it is to protect, such as: blood, urine, or menstrual blood. Red knotted string often is added to entangle and trap evil-doers. Other ingredients include salt, sand, sage, rosemary and stones for protection: obsidian or hematite. Instead of wine, one can use vinegar or lemon juice.

After all the contents are within, the bottle is then corked or lidded. A candle is secured on the top and burned down completely, allowing the wax to meld down over the bottle to further seal it.

These protective bottles originated in England with a small selection appearing in Pennsylvania.

This is NOT gentle magic. Create with great care as you are working with dangerous magic. Though, sometimes, this is necessary in order to protect yourself and those you care about.

While these focus on protection, spell bottles can be made for all kinds of purposed beyond the original concept. What changes are the ingredients and where you keep it.

We at Melange Magique/The Magical Blend have now made available, charge and started Witch's Bottles that you need only personalize, seal and put to use.

These are currently available in the store. They will be online in the coming week or so. If you want one added to your online order, simple call the shop with your order number and let us know.