Salt Lamps in Our Window!

Himalayan Rock Salt is a natural ionizer or air purifier to improve the quality of the air in any room. Why not place one in your ritual space, meditation space, bedroom... Let them give the air in your home invigorating freshness, reminiscent of the forest of seaside outdoors after a spring rain shower. It is suggested to use these especially if you suffer such ailments as allergies or asthma.

They are a harmonious peach/coral color. When lit they glow warmly to create a refreshing, calm, tranquil, meditative space.

We have three sizes of lamps complete with light fixtures ($39.95, $34.95, and 24.95) and candle holders ($9.95).

Quantities are limited, so get them while they still grace our window!

New In Store

New Incense blends:
Sweetgrass, Oakmoss-Sandalwood,
Cedarwood-Amber, and Country Garden



Offering bowls of various sized and colors in onyx and marble.
Perfect to represent Earth on your altar with some salt within
or on any shrine for sacred offerings.



Multicolored onyx chalices in two sizes.
Match them with some bowls.

Start of October Workshops!

Numerology Workshop - Catharine
This workshop explores how numerology works, covering life path numbers and the ways in which they relate to astrology and tarot.
Saturday October 2nd, 3 pm - 5 pm $40

MPRC DISCUSSION NIGHT
The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed
Topic: Ethics and Conflict Management
Date: Oct.7th, 2010 at 18h45-20h45
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free
Let's discuss: Conflict Management - Festival Ethics - Problems With Semantics (in and outside liturgy) - Coven/Grove/Group Ethics - The Importance of Virtues - Conflicting Leadership & Authority Roles - When your personal practices are at odds with a groups - How you react to an antagonist in a group - Misplaced Pride - When is honesty too much? - When is "pressing buttons" more valuable than silence/when is silence more valuable than one's opinion?

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 This Chakra Workshop Series is offered every Friday starting October 8th for 7 weeks. Each week will focus on one Chakra. Pre-registration is a must. Please wear comfy stretchy clothes & bring something to sit on (cushion of yoga mat). Please also bring your own tea cup or mug as each session starts with a chakra-appropriate tea meditation. Cost is $30 per week ($30 x 7 weeks totaling $210) however if you register for all seven at once the cost is $150 (save $60).
Friday, October 8th, 7-9pm $30

Reiki Level 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. Please note that this workshop is held outside the store at Montreal Reiki's private clinic.
Saturday October 9th, 11am-5pm $150

Tarot Part 1 - Major Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana
Saturday October 9th, 12-2pm, $40

Tarot Part 2 - Minor Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana.
Saturday October 9th, 3-5 pm $40

Mabon recipes

The second harvest is upon us! If you don't have anything ready yet to reign in the autumn equinox, don't worry about it. The recipes are much like the ones for Lughnasadh as they are both harvest occasions. No need for anything fancy, relax!

Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tbsp pumpkin spice
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 3/4 cup pumpkin purée (15oz can)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh or dried cranberries

Combine flour, spice, baking powder, and salt in bowl. Stir to blend the dry ingredients well. Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil in a mixing bowl, beating until smooth. Stir in flour mixture, then stir in cranberries. Spoon into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until done.

Classic Stew
*If through belief or diet issues you cannot/will not eat meat, simply replace the beef with mock-chicken or tofu.

1 1/2 lbs beef, chunks
1 large onion, chunks or diced
6 to 8 carrots, cut
8 to 10 medium potatoes, cut
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Brown beef on medium heat, cover with 8 cups cold water. Bring water to boil. Add onion, carrots, potatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2 to 3 hours til done.

For dessert..
Caramel apples, squash pies, nut mix.. these are just a few of the many harvest snacks.

Enjoy and have a merry Mabon!

Introducing "Luna"

We are pleased to introduce Luna, the newest addition to the Le Melange Magique family. A big thanks to everyone who participated in the contest to find our girl a name - the response was overwhelming, with over 200 entries online and in-store. Luna was by far the most popular suggestion, with the winner of our $100 gift certificate randomly drawn from the suggestions for that name. Don't be surprised if you ever drop in and hear her referred to as "Smudge", however, as she has a special ability to miraculously appear on any black chair you are about to sit on!

Arrrr Maties! Sunday September 19th be Special

Sunday Sabbat Sale Day

This Sunday September 19th from 12-5pm
Everything in store 10% off !!

And as a treat, we developed a specialty tea blend for the Sabbat! Every Sunday Sabbat Day will see the manifestation of Sabbat related tea blends. Try our Mabon Tea (Pumpkin spice black tea with Cranberry Apple)!

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Local Events of Interest

Public Mabon Ritual
Hosted by: CUPS (Concordia University Pagan Society)
When: Sunday September 19th 4-6pm
Where: Melange Magique (1928 St-Catherine West, Montreal)
What to bring: YOU! Feast and feast gear. This means food to share (ideally Mabon related foods and drinks) and your own cup, plate/bowl, and utensils.


Gaia's Bardic: Fundraiser for Gaia Gathering Pagan Conference 2011

An evening of music, song, storytelling, and magic to raise funds and awareness for the Gaia Gathering pagan conference in May 2011.

Time: October 23 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Atwater Library
1200 Atwater
Montreal, QC
Facebook Event page

Featuring: Hobbes • Alex Del Busso • Shayne Gryn • LC • Triskalia • and much more!

Tickets sold @ / Billets en vente @:
Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal)
Charme et Sortilège (4933, Rue De Grand-Pre, Montreal)
$10 advanced purchase
$15 at the door

* if you register for Gaia Gathering at the door, you will receive the discount off the early-bird fee equal to the fee of your Bardic ticket! *

Montreal Witches Masquerade Ball 2010

Friday, October 29th 2010
vendredi, 29 octobre, 2010
Sala Rossa (4848 Blvd St. Laurent)
Facebook Event page

Samhain Ritual/rituel (free/gratuit): 7pm
Celebration: 8:30pm
(18 years/ans +)

Wear your wildest masks! / Portez vos masque les plus fantastiques!
Prizes and raffles! / Prix a gagner
Music spun by / Musique par: DJ Marcus Aurelius
Bring your drums! / Apportez vos djembes!

Tickets sold @ / Billets en vente @:
Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal)
Charme et Sortilège (4933, Rue De Grand-Pre, Montreal)
$10 advanced purchase
$15 at the door

Sponsored by / Presente par:
Montreal Pagan Resource Centre
Centre de Resource Paienne de Montreal

New Products In Store!

Beatutiful and thick Celestial Throws of 5 different styles.







And a shining selection of brassware: incense burners of great variety and sizes, as well and lovely light boxes and pots... even some copper bowls (but those are selling VERY fast!)

The Magical Blend - 19 years!

Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate our 19th year!

We brought in our 19th anniversary with new stock, sales, and a speech from two lovely authors and friends Adelina St-Clair and Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Everyone had a wonderful time speaking with them all afternoon. Thanks you two!



Everyone met our newest addition, the currently nameless gorgeous little kitten. She was loved and spoiled within an inch of her life. She is now very comfortable in our store after the great greeting you all gave her. And thank you all for the great name suggestions! We're trying to pick one so the name should be out shortly.





Here's to nineteen years and many more!

Fairies, Dragons & Kitties--- Oh My!

New Fairies just in this week!



New Dragons, excellent as altar or bedroom protectors!



New Kitty thinking of using a pendulum to divine her own new name...



Caught snoozing in a basket! She wakes and looks over coyly. "Aren't I cute?"



Scarlet (me) and our sweet old man, Tequila. He needs lovings too.

Help Us Celebrate Our 19th Anniversary - Saturday Sept. 11th

Le Melange Magique's 19th Anniversary!
Saturday September 11th

Free Workshop & Book Launch
Surprise Sales - Wine & Cheese

Keynote Conference
Walking a Path of Peace and Tolerance
Join local authors Adelina St.Clair and Arin Murphy-Hiscock as they discuss the challenges of publicly practicing an alternative spiritual path in a cynical world. Both Adelina, a Christian witch, and Arin, a Wiccan High Priestess, have successfully published books about their paths and experiences, and they invite you to come share an afternoon of discussion and exploration of such themes as respect, tolerance, outreach, courage, and spiritual support.
Panel 1 pm - 3 pm
Book Launch & Signings 3 pm - 4 pm

Meet Our New Familiar & Help Name Her

Win A $100 Gift Certificate!

This lovely and affectionate 6 month old kittie will be joining our resident cat Tequila today and as part of our 19th anniversary celebrations, we are asking for your help in naming her! Drop into the store and meet this adorable girl, and if the Muses inspire you, fill out a form with your suggestion for her name. Entries will not be accepted after Saturday September 11th and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Le Melange Magique.

Entries are in-store only and no purchase is required. One entry per person please.

New powder!

We have a new powder in store!

Diatomaceous Earth Powder is a powder first discovered in the Haußelberg Hills in Germany and initially used as a fertilizer and in pancake batter, simply because of it's resemblance to limestone and cornmeal. It's properties are now known and can be used for several different purposes.

Used in anything from toothpaste to metal polisher, face scrubs to insecticide, and cat litter to insulation. It has now worked it's way to Le Melange Magique where we use it for purification and the removal of negativity and the evil eye.

Sprinkle it around the outside of your property, in the corners of your home, around windowsills and on door frames, or even on your doorstep to help keep your home clear of negativity.

Warning; as it is used in the products listed above be careful not to inhale or ingest and not to let it get into any cuts or scrapes you may have.

Twinkle twinkle little planet..

Throughout the month of September there are planets visible in the gorgeous nights sky. For all of you planet gazers, here's what to expect..

Mercury came into the sky yesterday though will only be visible around the 10th, due to the sun, and only right before sunrise.
This would be a good time to work on anything involving communication, travel, and intellect. Using a fire agate stone or a tiger's eye, as they are Mercury ruled stones, will help with introspection.

Jupiter and Neptune will be visible starting from just before sunset, lasting throughout the month.
Jupiter brings with it the chance to work on personal growth, creativity, and emotional uplift. Using turquoise, topaz, or jasper will help bring out this self-expanding energy.

Neptune opens the door to inspiration, romance, mysticism, and deception. Amethyst, jade, fluorite, or aquamarine will help keep you on track between what is glamour and what is an illusion.

Something new for your brew!

We have a new specialty tea in store! Angel's Dream is a little taste of heaven with it's sweet maple, delicious blackberry, and it's mix of black and green tea.

As spirits of heavenly realms, angels represent the unconscious mind as well as symbolizing a transcendence over troubles into accomplishments. Don't know what angels may dream about? Sit back and find out for yourself as you sink into it's flavours and let it lull you into relaxation.

With black tea's aid in lowering cholesterol and sharpening concentration, and green tea's immunity strengthening and anti-oxidant effects, it helps to feel more aware with well-being at heart.

With these feelings of awareness and connection you can use it as a spiritual uplift during personal works or rituals.
Suggestions?
Maybe drink before a meditation and burn our Angel incense to help you attune with heavenly spirits.
Or use Angel oracle cards to receive aid from your angelic guides.

Come into the store, fulfill any of your Angel needs, and sit down to a Dream.

Help Name Our New Kitten!

Win A $100 Gift Certificate!
Part of our 19th anniversary celebrations ...

This lovely and affectionate 6 month old kittie will be joining our resident cat Tequila today and as part of our 19th anniversary celebrations, we are asking for your help in naming her! Drop into the store and mee...t this adorable girl, and if the Muses inspire you, fill out a form with your suggestion for her name. Entries will not be accepted after Saturday September 11th and the winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Le Melange Magique.

Entries are in-store only and no purchase is required. One entry per person please.

September Workshops & Events

MPRC DISCUSSION NIGHT
The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed
Topic: Spirituality and Aging
Date: Sept, 2, 2010 at 6h30pm to 8H45pm
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free
Let's discuss: - How aging impacts our paganism/spirituality/beliefs; - How we saw our spirituality younger versus how we expect to see it in the future; - How humanity's beliefs changed throughout time; - New Age Spirituality versus the Ways of the Old; - How do we expect general paganism/spirituality/religion to mutate in the future.

CMS Level 1 (Hobbes)
Crescent Moon School begins its level 1 program in magic and Paganism. This level teaches foundational information and theory for basic energy work, elements, tools, colors, sabbats, esbats, deities around the world and more. It runs every Wednesday for 20 weeks. Fees include 3 workbooks and a reading pack. Students are asked to bring a notebook and a binder to class.
Wednesdays, starting September 8th 6-9pm for 20 weeks $300 ($100 every 6 weeks with the first payment due before September 3rd)

CMS Level 2 (Scarlet)
Crescent Moon continues its foundational training with a blend of theory and practice in religions of the world, ritual basics, understanding magical philosophy, stones, herbs, animals, energy sensing and psychic protection, and much more. It runs every Wednesday for 24 weeks. Fee includes a reading pack.
Wednesdays, starting September 8th 6-9pm for 24 weeks $375 ($125 every 8 weeks with the first payment due before September 3rd)

Le Melange Magique's 19th Anniversary!
Saturday September 11th
Author Events, Workshops, Book Launches, Surprise Sales!
Keynote Conference
Walking a Path of Peace and Tolerance
Join local authors Adelina St.Clair and Arin Murphy-Hiscock as they discuss the challenges of publicly practicing an alternative spiritual path in a cynical world. Both Adelina, a Christian witch, and Arin, a Wiccan High Priestess, have successfully published books about their paths and experiences, and they invite you to come share an afternoon of discussion and exploration of such themes as respect, tolerance, outreach, courage, and spiritual support.
Panel 1 pm - 3 pm
Book Launch & Signings 3 pm - 4 pm

Reiki Level 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. Time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday September 11th, 11 am - 6 pm $150

Rune Lore (Kieth Galbraith)
Learning Germanic Runes for reading and empowerment. Course to include mythology, explanation of the 24 individual runes of the Elder Futhark and various forms of modern divination practices. For beginners; experienced readers also welcome.
Friday September 17th 7- 9 pm $25

Tarot 101 - Major Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the archetypes of the Major Arcana
Saturday September 18th, 12 pm - 2 pm $40

Tarot 102 - Minor Arcana Arcana (Catharine)
This is a beginner workshop to help people chose, protect, and work with their tarot deck. Within this workshop, students will explore the cards of the Minor Arcana.
Saturday September 18th, 3 pm - 5 pm $40

Mabon Sabbat Sale
Sunday, September 19th
Every Sunday that falls before or on one of the eight Sabbats, everything in our catalog is 10% off! Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on your magickal essentials! Discounts apply to all store merchandise For online sales, discounts are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

International Talk-Like-A-Pirate-Day
Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day, have some fun and win some prizes. Drop into our store on September 19th and greet us with an "Ahoy, Matey" to receive a package of free incense and be entered into a contest to win prizes and gift certificates.
International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day is held annually on September 19th.

Psychic Development I (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. 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!
Saturday September 25th, 12-2 pm $40

Psychic Practice Circle - Catharine
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Saturday September 25th, 2 pm - 5 pm $25

Reiki II (Robyn)
This course is only open to Reiki practitioners who have already received their First Degree of Reiki. Topics covered will include Reiki symbols and their uses, long-distance treatments, mental/emotional healing treatments, mind-to-mind techniques, chakra harmonization, Crystal grids and and formal initiation to the second degree of the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations.
Saturday September 25th, 11 am - 6 pm $250

Later This Year ...

Montreal Witches Ball 2011 (MPRC)
Friday October 29th, To Be Held At Sala Rossa
Ritual At 7:30 pm (led by Mark Hughes) followed by
masquerade ball and dancing until all hours

Metal and Magic (Helmut)
Thirty years of making ritual tools, research and experimentation have taught me that when it comes to metal, magic follows a predictable pattern of behaviour linked to its physical state. In this workshop, I will describe these properties and how they affect the ritual and magical use of metal for today’s practitioners.
Helmut started blacksmithing forty years ago, and this year celebrates his thirtieth year of making metal work for the pagan community.
Saturday October 30th 2-4pm $40

Silk & Tarot

We have received beautiful... not just beautiful bu absolutely stunning... 100% silk tarot bags. Each tarot back is made of black silk and silk-screened with a lovely design. We carry about seven designs from the chakras, to the Celtic Tree, to the raven, to the pentacle and more. ($25.95)



So, why silk? What is so important about silk that it is recommended as the most ideal fabric for containing your tarot bags?

Physically, silk is durable as fabric's go and resists fabric rot. It is more flexible and keeps its shape better. It has symbolized wealth and achievement as it is a difficult fabric to obtain and make. It keeps a controlled temperature (cool in warm weather and warm in cooler weather) and helps keep moisture at bay. items wrapped in silk are better preserved than those wrapped in other fabric. It was once advised to us that antique books ought to be wrapped in silk to protect them and help them last longer, preserved from natural deterioration.

Magically, silk thus symbolized protection and success.

What better fabric then to contain your precious tarot cards!
In store now in limited quantity.

Pretties... Prescious Pretties!!

We just got a shipment of new and exotic stones with more on their way!!

Entering our store, you are immediately greeted by the new stock.

Amethyst and citrine clusters in large pieces, stunning standing quartz, gemstone pyramids, mini skulls and a medium quartz skull, large fluorite tumbled pieces, gemstone angels, small and large massage wands, quartz hearts, crystal spheres and more.

Among the exotics are the tangerine quartz clusters, the Sacred Seven citrine standing point, Lemurian quartz spheres, and shiny sparkly Zincite.

An entire shelf of blue Evil Eye Protection talismans are now available as well!

Soon, there will be even more stones with an entire display of magnetic hematite. Watch for its arrival.

Out with the Old and In with the New!
We have been revamping many of our displays in preparation for new stock to arrive throughout August and September.

New in as well are some bright plants to enliven the store! Our Irish Shamrock plant still clings to life and peaks out over our computer. Our everlasting Christmas Cactus is in hibernation but we expect it to burst full of color in November. Today we just added a brand new Jasmine Flowering plant for added love and joy. More plants are to come to inspire various energies in our store.

When you buy plants for your homes, consider what you buy and the type of energy is will bring.
Pssst... I want to bring in a Money Plant! Doesn't everyone!!

Community News and Events

Honoring Isaac Bonewits

Isaac Bonewits passed away Thursday August 12th, 2010.

In honor of our revered NeoPagan Elder Isaac Bonewits (http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/), who passed away on Thorsday, Augustus 12th 2010, we are holding an ADF Druid style memorial rite on Wodensday Augustus 18th in Angrignon Park at 7pm (6:30pm arrival). The ritual will be led by Linda Demissy, former Senior Druid of Silver Fox Grove, ADF.

Everyone is invited to join and make a short bardic offering, sacrifice of a crafted item or food, or retell their encounter with Isaac (even if it's just by reading one of his books).

ADF rites are basically a "party" where Gods, Ancestors and Nature Spirits are invited and made offering to, through the gates of the triple centre, Fire of the Gods, Well of the Ancestors, and Tree of Life. An omen is then cast to determine how the offerings were received, and if well received, the ritual drink is blessed and shared.

In this case, we will ask for the blessings to go to Isaac. Bridget will be called at the start of the ritual for bardic inspiration, the Dagda at the centre of the rite, and the Morrigan to help carry him with blessings to the Otherworld. These three deities were those he loved best.

We will be passing the hat to help his family pay for his large medical bills, and you may want to bring some coins to drop into the cauldron during the Ancestors offerings. Bring instruments, drums, your voices and food to share.

Isaac Bonewits Public Memorial
Wednesday, August 18th, 7pm
Angrignon Park, Lasalle
Meet at Angrignon metro at 6:30pm
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117993618252415

If you wish to donate to the Bonewits family, you can get more information at:
http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/donate.html



MPRC upcoming discussion:

The MPRC holds public discussions on random subjects pertaining to paganism and/or alternative beliefs every first Thursday of the month (except July and August). The structure remains open and informal where every opinion is welcomed.

Topic: Spirituality and Aging
Date: Sept, 2, 2010 at 6h30pm to 8H45pm
Location: (MPRC) Melange Magique; 1928 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
Cost: Free

Let's discuss:
- How aging impacts our paganism/spirituality/beliefs;
- How we saw our spirituality younger versus how we expect to see it in the future;

- How humanity's beliefs changed throughout time;
- New Age Spirituality versus the Ways of the Old;
- How do we expect general paganism/spirituality/religion to mutate in the future.

Friday the 13th

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Friday the 13th is your lucky day!

Everything in-store is 13% off!

13% OFF

For one day only, August 13th, 2010

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