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Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Public Ostara (Spring) Ritual Montreal

Public Ostara ritual
March 21 , 2010
2pm @ ritual space above Melange
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Put a Spring in your step with Luna & Friends!

Join us on Sunday March 21 in the ritual space above Melange to celebrate Ostara, the Goddess in her maiden glory, and the turning of the wheel.

Bring your bright smiles, positive energy, and good cheer to share & bless the seeds of life and joy that they may grow strong.

Note : participants who wish to bring actual seeds that they will be planting in their gardens are welcome to do so.

Daylight Savings Time March 14th!

With Ostara and Spring around the corner, this is a perfect time to bring change. It is also time to change your clocks! It is time to spring forward in our lives, so be sure to set clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 14th.

This Daylight Savings Time also falls during the course of a New Moon, so take advantage of the magical energy to make drastic positive changes in your life. Work hard as your visions unfold with the Full Moon at the end of the month!

Ostara Sunday Sabbat Sale!!!

Don't forget to come in and get all your ritual supplies for Ostara this Sunday, March 14th!

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 are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

Lore and Activities for March

March -- Mars' month

Middle English March(e)
Anglo-French March(e)
Old English Martius
Latin Martius "of Mars"
Latin Marti(s) "Mars" + -us (adj. suffix)
Latin Martius mensis "month of Mars"

Until ~700BC March was the start of the year and the beginning of the war season.
Martius has always had 31 days.

Mars is the Roman god of war. He is identified with the Greek god Ares. Mars was the son of Juno and Jupiter and second only to his father in importance for Roman soldiers.

Many of Mars' festivals included dances performed by the Salii or "leaping priests" who were young men clad like Latin warriors. These festivals were mainly carried out during the first month of the Roman Calendar: Mars (March). The dancers not only called upon Mars but also Saturn, the God of sowing to expel all the evil spirits who had entered the city during the winter. The 'leaping' in the dances was to stimulate growth.

Spring Festivals in Honour of Mars
There were several spring festivals in honour of this Roman god.

• March 1st - The Feriae Marti celebrations. This festival lasted throughout most of the month with repeated rituals conducted by the "leaping priests" until the 24th March.
• March 9th and 24th - As with on the first day of the month, the "leaping Priests" leapt their way through Rome, performing complicated ritual dances and chants at certain points en-route. After these rituals, the priests would retire to enjoy a feast of fairly luxurious standards.
• February 27th and March 14th - the Equirria festival during which horse races were held.
• March 19th - the Quinquatrus: this festival was sacred to Minerva, during which, women would consult fortune-tellers and diviners. The festival which lasted four days would culminate in the hunting of wild beasts, an exhibition of plays and contests of orators and poets.
• March 23rd the Tubilustrium at which festival, weapons and war trumpets were cleansed.
• March 16th - 24th - Fast days
• March 25th - the Hilaria or "Festival of Joy" when the Romans broke their fast for the Festival of Joy.

Born in March?

Birthstone: Aquamarine
Flower: Daffodil, Hyacinth, Cherry Blossom
Tropical Zodiac: Pisces (February 19 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (February 13 to March 14) and Pisces (March 15 to April 13)


Other Events in March

*St. Patrick’s Day March 17th (Christian celebration of the patron saint of Ireland)
*Hanami (Japanese celebration of viewing the cherry blossoms)
*Ostara (Spring Equinox March 20th - Pagan celebration of the Ukrainian Spring Goddess, Oestre)


What you can do in March!

Start in indoor garden. Get small starter pots, fresh earth and seeds. Plant your wishes and see them grow!! Grow herbs that meet your needs: lavender for tranquility, chamomile for calm, mint for money, chives for strength and endurance.

Start dancing lessons, like Irish or Scottish dancing.
- Bernadette Short School of Irish Dancing Montreal
- Montreal Highland Dancing Association

Celebrate Minerva between March 19 and 22 by seeing a clairvoyant. We host three within the store: Catharine, Samara, and Rina. Call to make an appointment (514-938-1458).

Attend the Atwater Poetry Project’s next readings on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Readings by: Anne Compton and James Langer. (http://www.atwaterlibrary.ca/en/node/28)


Discover Québec’s oral heritage through this special activity presented as part of the Discovering Legends with Jean-Claude Dupont exhibition. In the Museum’s archaeological remains, storyteller Eric Michaud will share Québec legends, and historian Jacques Lacoursière will explain their origins. Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m.
http://www.pacmusee.qc.ca/pages/Expositions/temporaires/a_venir.aspx?lang=EN-CA

Attend the St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Montreal on Sunday March 14th starting at Atwater Street around 11:00am.

Start your egg decorating!


INFORMATION RESOURCES
http://www.crowl.org/Lawrence/time/months.html#March
http://words.inpurespirit.com/22/the-meaning-of-march/
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/135717_mars-mythology-and-astrology-and-festivals-associated-with-mars

Lots of new jewelry

How does one chase away the end-of-February blahs? With shiny jewelry, I say! We've just received in a nice selection of fine pewter jewelry in all sorts of designs:

• Pentagrams
• Fairies
• Egyptian
• Celtic crosses
• Celtic knotwork
• Dragons
• Goddesses
• Amulets

And as if that weren't enough, we always have a wide variety of Crystal Earth Studio's fine stone & silver jewelry, colorful designs by Hermit Studios, as well as simple stone jewelry made by a local artisan (*ahem*).

Wishful Thinking

With Ostara on the way and spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to perform spells for luck, prosperity, and fulfilling wishes. The fertile energy of buds blooming and revitalizing energy of the sun help to bring wishes into fruition.

One way to harness this energy is by writing a wish and planting with a seed in a flower pot. As you nurture and care for your growing plant, you will in turn nurture and care for your desires. If gardening is not quite your thing, write your wish in a book dedicated to expressing your desires. Feel free to come to the store and write your wish in our Wish Book of Shadows located in the Le Mélange Magique Public Altar Space.

We wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, and a prosperous and successful year!

Upcoming Spring Workshops

Gung Hei Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year! We are entering the Year of the Tiger, a year of courage and fiery will. Everyone seems to have a general good feeling about the year to come, and I for one agree.

We're already thinking ahead to the coming spring, and so here is a list of our upcoming workshops!

Psychic Development 2 (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday February 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm $40

Intro to Crystal Healing (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Saturday February 20th, 1:00 -3:00 pm $30

Element Series: Water (Amanda)
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday February 25th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $30

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!
Thursday February 25th, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm $20

Psychic Development 1 (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 February 27th, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm $40

Psychic Development 2 (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday February 27th, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm $40

Reiki Share (Robyn)
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday February 27 1-4 suggested donation $10

Pagan Discussion Night
Our Pagan/Alternative Spirituality Identities: Internal and External Perceptions
Let’s Discuss: How we see ourselves living our paganism/alternative beliefs (As practicing individuals, In our personal circles of family and friends, As students, As professionals), How we see ourselves as “communities” or movement (Personal Covens or spiritual groups, Cultural influences on our beliefs (QC-Ont. Example), Is there a “need or want” for community/unity?), How the outside sees “us” / their misconceptions and our reputation (Are we still perceived as ‘evil worshippers’?, Are we seen as simply following a “freak” belief system?, Is the outside opinion important or not? Should we care?, Discussing our beliefs, still the taboo subject?, Should we “advocate” as once happened in the early movement?)
Thursday March 4th, 6:30-8:30pm Free

Psychic Development 1 - 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!
Thursday March 4th, 7-9pm $40

Knowing the Difference - Greg Stroll
How does one know the difference between warning signs of mental illness and the growing desire to explore psychic abilities and the paranormal? When does someone cross the line from the realm of the psychic into self-delusion, or even mental instability? These and similar questions will be approached from a rational understanding of both sides of the coin. How to practice securely with all these doubts and fears as well as knowing what the actual risk factors may be are both prevalent on most people's minds before they get involved. Knowing the difference can really make an impact on your ability to engage a spiritual side of yourself that mainstream reality would tell you to keep hidden. Join Greg Stroll, author of In the Heart of Fear One forgets One's Self, to explore these questions.
Friday, March 5th, 7-9pm $30

Spellcraft 101 (Bilingual) - Brenda & Francois
Casting spells can sometimes seem difficult. There is the general misconception that spells must be complicated and intricate, and that only a special few know how to craft a spell properly. In actuality, all it takes is a little knowledge and knowing how to do your own research. Spellcraft 101 introduces you to the basics of magic and the crafting of spells. A few of the topics to be covered are: Magic and how it works, timing your spell, simple ingredients and how to craft your own spell. Spellcraft 102 expands on the ideas covered in spellcraft 101 . We will discuss planetary hours, moons through the zodiac, a few more advanced ideas in spell crafting and more. // Lancer un sortilège peut parfois sembler difficile. Certains croient faussement que la création d'un sortilège est très complexe et que cet art n'est connu que de très peu. En fait, les seuls pré-requis sont quelques notions de base et savoir comment faire ses recherches. Le cours Sortilèges 101 vous introduira aux bases de la magie et de la conception des sortilèges. Parmi les sujets qui y seront abordés sont: La magie; comment elle fonctionne, quand faire vos sortilèges, les ingrédients de base et comment créer votre propre sortilège. Au cours de la formation Sortilège 102 seront ensuite approfondies les notions vues dans le cours précédant. Les sujets tels que les heures planétaires, les lunes à travers le Zodiaque et d'autre notions avancées viendront peaufiner votre formation dans l'art de créer vos sorts.
Monday, March 8th, 7-9pm $35 (or $30 if sign up for 101 & 102 together)

Element Series (Earth) - Amanda
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Thursday, March 11th, 7-9pm $30

Psychic Development 2 - Catharine
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday March 11th, 7-9pm $40

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, March 13th, 11am-6pm $150

Reiki Share - Robyn
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday, March 20th, 1-4 $10 suggested donation

Spellcraft 102 (Bilingual) - Brenda & Francois
Casting spells can sometimes seem difficult. There is the general misconception that spells must be complicated and intricate, and that only a special few know how to craft a spell properly. In actuality, all it takes is a little knowledge and knowing how to do your own research. Spellcraft 101 introduces you to the basics of magic and the crafting of spells. A few of the topics to be covered are: Magic and how it works, timing your spell, simple ingredients and how to craft your own spell. Spellcraft 102 expands on the ideas covered in spellcraft 101 . We will discuss planetary hours, moons through the zodiac, a few more advanced ideas in spell crafting and more. // Lancer un sortilège peut parfois sembler difficile. Certains croient faussement que la création d'un sortilège est très complexe et que cet art n'est connu que de très peu. En fait, les seuls pré-requis sont quelques notions de base et savoir comment faire ses recherches. Le cours Sortilèges 101 vous introduira aux bases de la magie et de la conception des sortilèges. Parmi les sujets qui y seront abordés sont: La magie; comment elle fonctionne, quand faire vos sortilèges, les ingrédients de base et comment créer votre propre sortilège. Au cours de la formation Sortilège 102 seront ensuite approfondies les notions vues dans le cours précédant. Les sujets tels que les heures planétaires, les lunes à travers le Zodiaque et d'autre notions avancées viendront peaufiner votre formation dans l'art de créer vos sorts.
Monday, March 22, 7-9pm: $35 (or $30 if sign up for 101 & 102 together)

Element Series (Ether) - Amanda
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday, March 25th, 7-9pm $30

Reiki Level Two - 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, March 27th, 11am-6pm: $250

Psychic Development 1 - 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 March 27th, 12-2pm: $40

Psychic Development 2 - Catharine
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday March 27th, 3-5pm: $40

2010 calendars and agendas are now on discount

2010 is well underway, and with the Year of the Tiger beginning on Sunday, it has been decided that we will mark down all of this year's calendars and agendas by 40%!

We still have many fine selections to choose from, but they will sell out quickly! Don't wait to come snatch your favorites!

Relief Results!

A heartfelt congratulations and 'thank you' goes out to all the volunteers and donors from this weekend's Divine Relief fundraiser. Together we raised over $1 300 to benefit the Redcross relief work for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. As the government of Canada is matching all donations made up until February 12th, this means our contribution will make up $2600!

I think we'll all be able to smile about that for a while.

In especial I want to express my gratitude to Catharine Allan for all the work she did to pull this together. She really gave a lot of her time and energy to make this event a success. So too did JD Hobbes of the MPRC. On behalf of the Montreal community, THANK YOU!

Events This Weekend!

There are special community events at Le Mélange Magique Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, February 7th. Don't miss out!

Public Imbolc Ritual
Saturday, February 6th starting at 2:30pm

"Saving the Seed Corn"
February is the time of retreat, contemplation, and discipline.
Beyond our eyes, growth is still happening deep under the snow-covered ground.
We need to be patient to ensure an abundant future: we cannot squander our seed corn.

To bring:
A handful of pennies and a drinking vessel for ritual
Optional: Drum, rattle, pillow
Recommended: Finger food to share and eating utensils
Donations appreciated!


Divine Relief Fundraiser
Sunday, February 7th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Public Ritual to follow at 5:00pm

Lend a helping hand to Haiti in their time of need by having your fortunes read! Catharine Allan, the Montreal Pagan Resource Center, Montreal Diviners, and Le Melange Magique will be hosting a day of tarot readings, divinations, and Reiki, with all proceeds to be donated to the Red Cross (redcross.ca).

There will be an opening prayer led by Catharine Allan to kick off the event at 12pm, and a public ritual by Hobbes of the MPRC to close the event at 5pm for all who want to attend them.

*Next weekend:
Friday February 12th: Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid, 7-9pm
Saturday February 13th: Introduction to Druidry, 10am - 5p
(Registration with payment due by February 10th!)

Anna Riva Books Are In Stock!

We have received books by Anna Riva! Back in print, these books are a spellcraft must-have for reference to rituals, prayers, candles, seals, herbs, incense, and oils.

Our stock now includes:

The Modern Witchcraft Spellbook*
Spellcraft, Hexcraft, and Witchcraft*
New Revised Helping Yourself with Selected Prayers Vol 1 & 2*
Powers of the Psalms*
Devotions to the Saints
Candle Burning Magic*
Secrets of Magical Seals*
The Modern Herbal Spellbook*
Magic with Incense and Powders
Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils Revised Edition*

Get your copy while supplies last!

*These books are not available on our website yet. Feel free to e-mail us to add them to your online order or call us to have one put aside for you to pick up.

Sabbat Sale this Sunday!

Don't forget to come in and get all your ritual supplies for Imbolc this Sunday!

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 are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

Crescent Moon School Open House

CMS OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION

Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.

Friday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm FREE

CMS Level 1 starts Wednesday February 10th
Every Wednesday for 20 weeks (6 pm - 9 pm)
$300 (in three payments of $100)

Divine Relief Fundraiser

Many of us are horrified by what has happened to those living in Haiti and are trying to think up ways to help out. Come consult Montreal's top diviners as they donate their time, talents and services to raise funds to help with the recovery in Haiti. Catharine Allan (river-rain.com), the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), Montreal Diviners and Le Melange Magique will be hosting a day of tarot readings, divinations, and Reiki, with all proceeds to be donated to the Red Cross (redcross.ca).

Sunday February 7th 2010, 12pm - 4pm

The day will open at 12 with a prayer led by Catharine, and there will be a public Pagan Ritual led by Hobbes at 5pm.

Dedicate your heart to the Earth this Valentines' day!

Have you been looking into studying a natural path of spirituality, but weren't sure what it was all about? Ever wondered what modern Druids practiced? Now is your chance! On Valentines' weekend we will be hosting Ivan and Fearn from the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids from the Green Mountain Druid Order who will be giving both an introductory overview as well as a full day exploration of the Druid's path.

Friday February 12th: Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid, 7-9pm

An inspiring power point presentation exploring the magical, mysterious and empowering world of modern Druidry and the Green Mountain Druid Order.

($10 donation suggested)

Saturday February 13th: Introduction to Druidry, 10am - 5pm

What is the Druid's path? How do we become fully aware, alive and empowered as Caretakers of the Earth? How do we prepare for the earth changes? Fearn and Ivan will teach and guide a full day exploration into the magical world of the Druid; including the Awen, the power of truth sharing, journey to our inner grove to find our power and meet our guides, Earth Mysteries and the Brigid's Flame Ceremony.
$75

To sign up to either of these wonderful events, call us at the store at 514-938-1458. As space is limited, please try to register as early as possible!

Workshops for 2010 so far!

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 January 16th, 11 am - 5 pm $150

Introduction to Paganism & Wicca (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Saturday January 16th, 4 pm FREE

I Have a Rock...now what? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Tuesday January 19th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $30

Spellcraft 101 BILINGUAL (Brenda & Francois)
Wednesday January 20th, 7 pm - 9 pm
$35 or sign up for 101 & 102 and pay $30 each

Introduction to Crystal Healing (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Thursday January 21st, 7 pm - 9 pm $30

Developing a Daily Practice (Amanda)
Daily spiritual practice is a commitment to self-care, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Depending on your tradition and beliefs, it may also be a commitment to your gods, coven- or Craft-mates. For a daily practice to work for you, it has to be something that satisfies your spiritual goals and that you enjoy. It also must fit into your daily life. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the reasons for undertaking a daily practice, as well as its most common forms and commonly-encountered obstacles. We will then develop individual plans for starting, and maintaining, a daily spiritual practice.
Thursday January 21st, 7 pm - 9 pm $25

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!
Thursday January 21st 7 pm - 9 pm $20

Reiki Share (Robyn)
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday January 23rd, 1 pm - 4 pm $10

Spellcraft 102 BILINGUAL (Brenda & Francois)
Wednesday January 27th, 7 pm - 9 pm
$35 or sign up for 101 & 102 and pay $30 each

Psychic Development 3 (Catharine)
For everyone who has completed level 1 and 2 this workshop is available to you! We will begin to give readings to each other and you will be guided to go deeper into what you sense. We also will talk about ethics, how, what,if and when to tell others what you see for them. This is meant to be intensive so there will be no more than 4 people in the course at a time
Thursday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm $ 40

Element Series: AIR (Amanda)
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm $30 (for $120 for all 5 classes)

CMS OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
Friday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm FREE
** please note that only 8 students will be accepted into Level 1 **

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 January 30th, 11 am - 5 pm $250

SNEAK PEAK @ FEBRUARY!!

Tue Feb 2 IMBOLG DAY

Tue Feb 2 Dark Side of Faerie (Sam) 6:30-8:30pm $30
Wed Feb 3 CMS Level 1 starts and is every Wednesday for 20 weeks 6-9pm $300 (in three payments of $100)
Thu Feb 4 Psychic Dev 1 (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Thu Feb 4 MPRC Discussion (Humanity’s Quest for Enlightenment/Ascension) 6:45-8:45pm FREE
Thu Feb 11 Element Series: Fire (Amanda) 7-9pm $30
Thu Feb 11 Soul Mates (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Fri Feb 12 Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid (OBOD - Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids) 7-9pm $10 donation
Sat Feb 13 Reiki 1 (Robyn) 11am - 5pm $150
Sat Feb 13 Introduction to Druidry (Ivan & Fearn of OBOD- Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids) 10am - 5pm $75

Sun Feb 14 VALENTINE'S DAY

Thu Feb 18 Psychic Dev 2 (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Sat Feb 20 Intro to Crystal Healing (Robyn) 1-3pm $30
Thu Feb 25 Element Series: Water (Amanda) 7-9pm $30
Thu Feb 25 Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine) 7-9pm $20
Sat Feb 27 Psychic Dev 1 (Catharine) 1-3pm $40
Sat Feb 27 Psychic Dev 2 (Catharine) 3:30 - 5:30pm $40

Blue Moon

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 14H14 (2:14PM), 2009
NEW YEAR'S EVE

An uncommon astrological event spurs the term "Once in a Blue Moon" to mean not very often. This is due to the infrequency of a second full moon occurring within a single calendar month. There are approximately 41 Blue Moon within each century.

This is a time to harness the strength of the full moon and make the rare suddenly very possible. Enact great change in your life, make a wish, do something you would only do "Once in a Blue Moon" and ENJOY it!

For news on this event see the following article:

Lunar event happens ‘once in a blue moon’

• Phenomenon has nothing to do with color, everything to do with time

By Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune

While a blue moon consistently gives poets fodder and feeds the imagination of stargazers, its presence is a scientific marker for a rotating earth that by its own clock, ignores the Julian calendar.

And only once in every 20 years, the blue moon appears on New Year’s Eve, as it will this year.
“The moon is out of phase with the days – for it to make its complete cycle it’s about 28 days. It doesn’t coincide with our month, and that’s why it is out of sync with our Julian calendar,” explained retired high school science teacher Bob Hartley “It’s simply the occurrence of two full moons in one month.”

The moon brings with it heightened energy for tides and ushers in new weather patterns. This year’s tide will be minus 4.5 feet, the lowest of the month, at 8:18 a.m. on Dec. 31. High tide that day will be 20.8 feet at 1:37 p.m., though it isn’t the month’s highest tide.

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