Program Book 2009 by PantheaCon

PantheaCon 2009 Staff

Contents PantheaCon 2009 Staff................................................................... 3 Welcome to PantheaCon 2009....................................................... 4 Welcome from the Programming Staff........................................... 5 The Green Room, Presenters Check In . .......................................... 6 PantheaCon Convention Operations............................................... 6 Hotel Survival................................................................................. 7 PantheaCon Event & Ritual Etiquette............................................. 8 PantheaCon FAQ............................................................................. 9 Gryphons’ Lair.............................................................................. 10 Charity Auction............................................................................ 11 Hospitality Suites & Parties.......................................................... 11 Friday Afternoon Schedule........................................................... 15 Friday Evening Schedule.............................................................. 17 Saturday Morning Schedule......................................................... 20 Saturday Afternoon Schedule....................................................... 24 Saturday Evening Schedule.......................................................... 26 Sunday Morning Schedule........................................................... 29 Sunday Afternoon Schedule......................................................... 32 Sunday Evening Schedule............................................................ 35 Monday Morning Schedule.......................................................... 38 Monday Afternoon Schedule........................................................ 41 PantheaCon 2009 Presenters........................................................ 43 PantheaCon Vendors.................................................................... 61 Event Floorplans...............................................................back cover

This will be a wonderful gathering, but it could not have been done without a tremendous amount of help from a lot of heroines and heroes. Here is a list of some of our volunteers. If you see them in the hall, give them a big hello and thank you. • Producer, organizer, & ringmaster: Glenn Turner • Operations: Caradwen Braskat (Dept. Head), Staff: Grahame Ainsley, Cruz Arellanes, Darrin Barnett, Max Bernstein, Laurel Beyl, Ted Ellis, Kaerla Fellows, Randy Foreman, Thomas Fullheart, Peggy Glosser, Gene Hertel, David Lucey, Christine Martin, Joe Martin, Kathleen McDowell, Brad Nelson, Doreen Peterson, Keith Roberts, Sally Robinson, Robert Sallade, Vikki Savo, Mike Stalnaker, Martha Storm, Nicole Terry, Robert Tharp, Robert Toland, Kevin Wang, Paul White • Programming: David Shultz (Dept. Head), Dana Runkle (Dept. Second), Staff: Beth Buschbaum, Lori Buschbaum, Angela Cooke, Dennis Ford, Nora Ford, Patty Lafayllve, Jo Rhett, Micah Richard, Michael Paul Schultz • Green Room: Holly Turner (Dept. Head), Staff: Tina Beechy, Alex Beechy, Niko Beechy, Brad Lee, Terrie Lee, Christa Osier • Vendors/Hotel: Thalassa (Dept. Head), Staff: Rydell Downward, Amy Liebert, Thena MacArthur • Tech: Donald Barks (Dept. Head), Sue McCullough (Dept. Second), Staff: Ryn Bruce, Michael Charboneau, Mike Cowen, Dan DeBono, Bonnie McCammond, Cameron Nelson, Amanda Shull • Registration: Joi Wolfwomyn (Dept. Head), Staff: Sean Absentee, Pete Baleschi, Rio Corazon, Jonathan Fae, Lucy Fur, Piwacket Halo, Marion Hindenes, Chandra Krinsky, Justin Ohm, Pi Paloma, Jasmine Samples, Elisa Sheets, Jake Valvo, Mickey Warner • Pre-Registration: Teri Davis (Dept. Head), Staff: Aislinn Harvey, Bob Orser, Donald Simpson • Gryphons: Angela Carlson (Dept. Head), Paula Ashton (Dept. Second), Staff: Nanette Boyster, David Buchanan, Boris Charlton, Amber Cowley, Tina Hodges, De’Jon Jenkins, Saunatina Sanchez, Cherie Tinsley, Corbin Tobey-Davis • Information: Terry Solomon (Dept. Head), Staff: Peter Anderson, Forrest Bryant, Sage DeRosier, Alicia Moore, Terrence Scott, Janelle Tassano, Julie Vayda, Linda VonBraskat-Crowe • Newsletter: Elena Perez-Davis (Dept. Head), Staff: Chris Dunklee • Log: David Benson (Dept. Head), Staff: Nelson Mancia • Hospitality: Sandra Benson (Dept. Head), Staff: Esther Bamberg, Geoffrey Bayley, Diana Benson, Christina Jeffries, Jonathan Kaufman, Nicholas Mar, Nicholas Mattos, Julie Soto • Staff Lounge: Sheila Attinger (Dept. Head), Staff: Randi Hager, Trent Harrington, Yah!Roe Hill, David Hovey, Sean King, Morgan Penngrath, Eric Turner, Kathe Walters, Christopher Wloch • Auction: Acianita Lucero (Dept. Head), Staff: Shanda Catalano, John Garcia, Paul Gatlin, Richard Lau, Trevor Long, Gareth Storm, Jennifer Toal • Program Cover: Thena MacArthur • Program design & layout: Jim Ward

Cover: Herne the Hunter by Thena MacArthur 3

Welcome to PantheaCon 2009!

elcome to the fifteenth annual PantheaCon, our wonderful gathering of the tribes. We are now the largest annual pagan convention in the US. The Bay Area has a wide range of pagans, re-constructionists, and nature religions that come together here. Once again we offer the best events and most knowledgeable speakers that the West and beyond has to offer. Every year we are thrilled to see both presenters and attendees come from further and further away. We have become truly a national and international event! We are keeping with two 90 minute sessions in the morning (9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. –12:30 p.m.) and two in the afternoon (1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.), with a one-hour lunch and a two-hour dinner break. The evening events are scheduled at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. You can find scholarly, ritual and entertainment presentations in almost every time slot. So no matter what mood you are in, there will be a presentation to get you excited and get you going. We are going strong from 1 p.m. on Friday to 5 p.m. on Monday and have over 200 presentations for you to choose from. Registration for the Conference will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13th, and will be situated on the ground floor farthest from the hotel elevators. After you register you will receive a complete program guide, pocket program, and up to date changes. Badges will be required for participation in any presentation or for admittance to any official PantheaCon party floor. Badges will be checked. Please wear your badge at all times. Lost badges will have to be purchased again (and refunded if you find the old one). We start the Conference with a short Opening Ritual with Glenn Turner and friends at 1 p.m. (Hotel room check in is typically at 3 p.m., but bags can be left with the hotel bell service people.) Then at 1:30 p.m. the Con gets going with lots of wonderful presentations. We will have up to 14 different simultaneous workshops going on at any time. Keep your eyes open on the official posting spots to hear about parties, Birds-of-a-Feather gatherings or other informal gettogethers. Every time slot is full of magical and fabulous presentations. Friday events include: At 1:30 pm we start with the first of a strong interfaith track this year that threads through out the Con, then at 3:30 pm find noted presenters like Mary Greer and Raven Grimassi and the first of the rituals with one at every time slot though out the evening. The mind reels at so many great workshops, music and rituals with something for everyone. Saturday events include: Get the kids started off on an energetic foot with the Indoor Snowball Siege with Quill, 9 am, followed by another kid friendly event. OK, I give up, there are so very many wonderful events and presenters that there is no way I can easily pick among the several great events in every time slot. You will just have to join us in making the hard choices. Sunday events include: Too many to list, but just one of many is Holding Power Well with Starhawk at 1 pm and is a must for anyone already a leader or interested in being a leader within their faith. Again there are hard choices for every time frame. One of our biggest “complaints” is that there is no cloak of bi-location available for people. And don’t forget Monday, it may be the last day of Con but it has some of the best stuff. One of note is Pagans, Interfaith & the International Scene, a

panel with active interfaith workers like Don Frew, Starhawk, Selena Fox and others at 11 a.m. And don’t forget to end the weekend with the Closing Ritual with Glenn Turner, RJ Stewart and friends at 3:30 p.m., a great way to end a great Con. Dress up, have fun. Bring your dancing shoes for all the great events with dancing, wear red and black for the Friday night Pomba devotional, and robes and finery we can only wear in a hotel, but not outside in the hills. You may also want to bring a drum, or guitar to make music too. (A word of caution: we will be sharing the hotel including the elevators with the rest of the hotel guests. Please, be covered as if for the street when traveling through the public areas of the hotel. This is not to discourage dazzling costuming.) The Conference Hospitality Suite (Con Suite) is in the Ninth floor Presidential suite, Rm. 954, has snacks, tea and coffee and is a place to go to relax a bit. It is open all the time or as we can staff it. If you wish to bring something to contribute, by all means, do so. We also have a second room that is kid friendly –kids must be with an adult. Check out the Mezzanine area on the 2nd floor above Reg. We expect to have the display for the Charity Auction there. We are looking forward to this year’s auction. The Silent auction will open Friday evening, with the live Auction on Sunday. The Con Book Signing tables can be found in the hallway outside the San Jose room just down the short stairs from Club Max. Look for a flyer with the schedule of the authors at the Info table. There will also be book signings at two vendor booths, Fields Books (book signings) and the Ancient Ways booth (book signings and also find some of the books and CDs the presenters bring to us. Please check ahead with us before you just drop off books or CDs.) The Oak and San Martin Hallways can be used as a place to go after an exciting workshop to continue the discussion. Sometimes the Con Suite is a good place to gather to discuss a good topic. Check with them first by phoning 7954. Party Rooms and Hospitality Suites: The 2nd, 9th and 10th floors are where the parties are generally held.. All will host discussions, gatherings and parties. Look for the details of these groups with their times and days further on in this program book, and at the Information table and Bulletin board. Other groups hosting parties should give their information to the Info table and check in with Ops for guidelines. Please help us make this Convention better by using our General Event Evaluation form and send it back when you’ve filled it in. Copies should be on the Info table. We want to improve every year, and your feedback is important to us. If you attended a fantastic presentation, let us know. If you have any complaints, let us know. We want you to have the best possible time with your peers as possible. You can always send us feedback at feedback@pantheacon.com. We will have a feedback form posted on the website too.

Welcome from the 2009 Programming Staff! Welcome to this year’s PantheaCon- dedicated to the Gods and Goddesses. There are more than 200 presentations from many different and wonderful traditions. There should be plenty to keep everyone involved, busy and having fun! We have some great late night presentations this year as well as party rooms for all the party people. If parties aren’t your thing, we’ve expanded scholarly presentations into the night slots so get your thinking caps on and go learn. The presentations and party floors will be monitored, so remember to wear your badge at all times. If you don’t have your badge you may be turned away from a presentation or party. If you are attending a presentation with adult content and look like you might be younger than 21 make sure you bring your ID with you, we will be checking ages at the door. Please be aware that as our attendance grows some popular presentations may fill to capacity. We will be turning people away if the rooms are too full. So if you think a presentation might be really popular –get there early. PantheaCon is doing our part to combat the well known condition called Pagan Standard Time. So please be prompt to all your events, especially those that are marked as closed, as these will not allow entry after they get started. All the events that are closed are marked with a special symbol in the program. If you are in a hall outside running presentations please be respectful of your fellow con goers and keep it quiet. There are plenty of places in the hotel where loud happy people are welcome and where you won’t run the risk of disturbing a presentation. Please make the Info desk a daily stop, for in addition to the wonderful staffers who are there to answer your Con questions, there are message boards and copies of our amazing newsletter. The newsletter contains helpful hints on staying healthy, schedule changes, ritual etiquette, where you can grab some food as well as interviews, and daily divination readings. And the message boards are a great way to find like minded people, sign up sheets for special events and last minute programming changes. I hope you will fill out a Convention feedback form before you head home. You can find them at the info desk, or you can email your comments to feedback@pantheacon.com. We do listen to your suggestions and comments and use them to help make every year a little bit better. See you around the Con! —David, Programming Manager

Convention Operations

The Green Room Where Presenters Check In Thank you for joining us to present at PantheaCon! First, please pick up your conference badge at Registration, located at the lobby level. Then, go to the Green Room, located on the second floor in the Zinfandel room. Please check in at least 90 min before your presentation. Those who do will receive a special ribbon. This can also be done a day or two ahead if you are already attending the conference. Green Room will be open: Friday–10:00 am to 11:00 pm Saturday–8:30 am to 11:00 pm Sunday–8:30 am to 11:00 pm Monday–8:30 am to 2:00 pm In the past, some of our presenters have experienced lines at Green Room check in, mainly because of the high volume of participants on Friday night and Saturday morning for check in. To help smooth this process, it is asked that the contact person and only the contact person come into the Green Room to sign in for their event. The contact person will be given all of the “Presenter” ribbons allocated for their presentations. All other members of a workshop or ritual will be able to get their ribbons from the contact person. Any discounts or compensation will also be given to the contact person only. Any technical changes, scheduling, or room changes will be made with the contact person only. We hope this will make things much faster and smoother so that we can make the best possible convention for everyone, especially for our presenters! If you have Assistants that are there to help in ONLY your presentation will get a special badge from the Green Room. You will need to pick it up for them. This will give them access to your presentation, NOT any other presentations at PantheaCon. They are welcome to purchase a day pass at registration to attend other events if they become interested. Presenters ask: “Can I do a book or CD signing after my presentation?” An area has been set up specifically for scheduled signings. Check with Programming through Green Room for openings if you did not request this prior to the convention. Alternately, casual tables are located outside of some presentation rooms, and can be used for about 30 min just after your presentation. If you want to sell your book or CD during your presentation or right after, it is permitted, as long as you have moved out of the room making way for the next presentation. If you need additional copies of your handout, there is a business center in the hotel where they are already set up for exactly this type of service. We look forward to your presentation!

A thousand welcomes to our fabulous 15th Year! We’re bigger and better than ever! Convention Operations (commonly called ConOps) can be found in the Board Room on the Second Floor of the hotel, and it will be open almost 24 hours a day, starting early Friday 2/13 and closing late Monday 2/16. A Special Request—when entering ConOps for assistance of ANY kind please try to keep your voice down. ConOps is a small room already full of people, ringing phones and two-way radios. We DO want to help you, that’s what we are there for, we just ask that you help us help you and everyone else who needs our assistance. We apologize in advance if we seem terse or abrupt with you, it is not at all our intention. The most visible facet of the Operations crew is called the “Conference Assistance Team” or “CAT” and they are our version of event security. There will be CAT people wandering about the convention, so if you need assistance with a problem, feel free to approach any of us as we are here to make things run as smoothly as possible. All Operations/CAT people will have a special badge, which is red metallic printing on black background with the Ancient Ways logo, so that they can be easily identified. Remember: If you have a problem, need assistance or want to turn in or claim a “lost and found” item, you can: 1. Approach a CAT member; 2. Go to the Information Table; 3. Go to the ConOps (Board Room—Second Floor). PLEASE: do not go to the Registration Table, as they are often too busy or not prepared, or even not able, to assist you and they will most likely refer you to ConOps or the Information Table anyway.

Lost and Found

All lost and found items should be taken to one of two places, either the Information Table (located in the foyer outside the Vendor Hall and across from Registration) or ConOps (2nd floor Board Room). Anything turned into the Information Table will be taken to ConOps for safekeeping. If you want to claim a lost and found item, you MUST go to ConOps. Lost items, if Found and turned in, can take a little time to make it to ConOps—so please remember that an instant reunion with your wandering possessions is not always possible. We will work with you to reunite you with the item in question but it can often take a little time. The Information Table will only be collecting lost and found items. At the end of the convention all unclaimed items are taken to the Ancient Ways store.

Peace-bonding

Peace-bonding weapons is a common convention practice. We strongly suggest that any Athames and other ritual tools, which might be mistaken for weapons, be peace-bonded. After all PantheaCon is a peaceful gathering of the tribes, and to that end we will be offering to peace-bond your weapons as a symbol of your “intent of non-use.” Also, having your weapon peace-bonded can help to avert misunderstandings with non-attendees and hotel staff who may not know or understand a “costume” or “ritual” use for a weapon.

If one of our CATs offers to peace bond your weapon, or suggests that you should have it peace bonded, please consider it seriously. You will be able to get peace-bonds from wandering CAT people or ConOps. ALSO—if you are warding a space with your blade DO NOT unsheathe it—PLEASE leave it in its sheath. Always keep in mind that Naked Steel—even used in a religious context such as warding—is STILL naked steel and can STILL hurt someone. The rituals are often crowded and everyone’s safety is the most important thing. NOTE: Please use common sense when displaying any weapon. Move away from crowded areas, do not allow it to be brandished about and make certain that it is securely put away when you are finished showing it. —Caradwen von Braskat, Operations Manager

Hotel Survival Guide

Hello and welcome to PantheaCon at the Doubletree hotel. We’ve put together this guide to let you know what some rules and expectations are for you and your fellow attendees. We hope you have a wonderful time!

When you arrive Checking in/Check-out

Hotel check-in starts at 3pm. Standard check-out time is 12:00 noon. If you need a later check out you can call the Front Desk to see if one can be arranged, however if the room is already booked it may not be possible. If you arrive earlier than 3pm, or wish to stay later than Noon, the Bell Captain may be able to store your baggage for you for a short period of time.

Being a Guest

As a guest of both PantheaCon and the Doubletree it is expected that you will follow the hotel’s posted rules: There is no sleeping in any of the public areas of the hotel. There is no-smoking in any of the rooms. All the rooms have sensors installed to detect heat and smoke, so the use of incense, candles, etc., is strictly prohibited. Smoking is permitted only on the balconies or other outdoor areas. Maids start cleaning and refreshing rooms very early in the morning, around 7am. Please use the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door where the maids can see it and not wake you. If you want maid service after their normal rounds (generally after 9am) you should call Housekeeping and leave the “Please Make Up Room Now” sign on the door. Please make sure that your baggage and any other personal belongings are out of the way when maids come in so they can work safely and easily. Please be sure to tip the maid for her work, especially if you’ve had a party and there’s a lot to do beyond their usual routine. Since this may not be the same person over the course of your stay, we suggest that you leave a tip every day. A couple of dollars is a good base rate, and at least double this if there is a lot for the maid to do. In the top drawer of the desk in each sleeping room you will find hotel stationery--the tip can be put in one of the envelopes with “for the maid” written on it and left in a prominent place on the desk. Do not leave money lying loose about or taped to the mirror, they will not pick it up unless it is clearly marked for them.

While You Are Here Pets

While the hotel allows pets (see below for their standard policies regarding pets) the convention no longer allows pets in any function spaces –including the Vendor Room. Pets are also not allowed in any food establishments due to food safety laws. In order to reduce misunderstandings we request that Service Animals be visibly “In Service”, i.e. wearing their service vest or other highly visible and licensed identifying items. Pet Policy (from the Hotel website) Pets are permitted. Allowed Maximum size: Large Maximum weight: 100 lbs Deposit: USD 50.00 Services: Must be crated/caged when owner away Registered guests are responsible for any damage caused by pets. Housekeeping personnel will inspect accommodations upon departure. In consideration of other guests, we ask pet owners to ensure guest room noise levels are kept to a minimum. Refunds to guests inconvenienced by noisy pets (up to $100) will be charged to the registered pet owners. Housekeepers are prohibited from entering rooms occupied by pets unless guests are present or pets are crated.

No private vending

All vending is done through the Vendor’s space in the ballrooms and other permitted public vending spots. There is no private selling of any kind allowed. There are California State Laws dealing with selling anything out of a hotel room (it is considered “Pandering”) and being found doing so may mean the involvement of the local authorities.

Restaurants, Lounges, etc

Always check at the restaurants, bars, and lounges for the most current hours (we have provided our best approximations below). These may have changed over the last year. Also be aware that the extra wait-staff brought in to serve during our event may not be used to large, changing groups in the restaurants and can get overwhelmed and backed up. There is usually a large line for lunch and dinner at the café, please factor in both your time in line and eating so you don’t run late or miss a presentation or ritual. Check the Info table for lists of local restaurants (10 to 15 min away) or call Waiters on Wheels for food that can be delivered to your room. • Espresso Bar brewing Starbuck’s—Open 6am –8pm daily. Serves only basic Starbucks coffee & Espresso as well as pastries and snacks. • Sprigs (formerly the Coffee Garden)—Open from 6am until 1am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 6am to 11am on Monday during the convention (this venue normally only serves Breakfast with more limited hours) and has been recently remodeled. This venue has more reasonable prices, but will often get backed up and run slow. When Sprigs is not open there is a limited menu available in the Lobby Lounge or in Club Max. • Spencer’s for Steaks & Chops—Open 11:30am to 10pm Monday through Friday, and 5pm to 10pm Saturday and Sunday (no lunch on weekends). Reservations are strongly suggested. Offers a wide array of options and is more expensive than Sprigs. • Sushi & Sake Bar—Usually open 11:30am to 2pm Monday –Friday and 5pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday (not open Sunday), located in the Lobby Lounge overlooking the pool. As a captive clientele you can expect to pay market prices. • Club Max—Featuring live music and DJ entertainment most evenings. Pool tables, a live band on Fridays and Saturdays, and live sports shown nightly on our multiple big screen televisions are what make Club Max a favorite spot for Hotel guests and area locals. Basic “bar food” is available. • Pizza and Snack Cart –near Sprigs and/or the Quiet bar for quick “grab and go”, inexpensive meal options. Hours to be posted and are subject to change. • Room Service —In-room dining service features an extensive menu served 24 hours a day (limited menu between 11pm and 6am). From a continental breakfast of freshly baked pastries and fresh fruit juices to a pizza or five-course dinner.

Pool and Hot Tub

The pool and hot tub are available for your use between 8am and 11pm. Please be aware that there is no life guard on duty. There is no nudity or sexual behavior allowed. Bathing suits are required.

Clothing/Costumes

Please feel free to dress up! However, please keep in mind that we share the hotel with guests who are not attending the conven-

tion as well as the hotel employees themselves. If you have a scanty costume please bring a cover-up for the public places in the hotel, including the elevator. Anything that looks like a weapon must be “peace-bonded” and certain items should not be worn at all due to local laws (please see the section in the Program Book from the Operations/Conference Assistance Team regarding this procedure).

EVENT & RITUAL ETIQUETTE

The essence of paganism is diversity, but one consequence of this is the fact that we can’t always assume everyone shares the same ideas about what is acceptable behavior. Please extend the same courtesy to others as you would want; if you are having a problem with someone please speak to a staff member. To remind old timers and inform newcomers, here are some of the unwritten “rules.” • A ritual is a religious service, and one in which considerable power may be raised. Participants should behave reverently and be careful. • A ritual is not a spectator sport. Those who don’t wish to take part should go far enough away so that their conversations, etc. will not disturb participants. Those who are participating should pay attention and guard their tongues. • A ritual need not be solemn, but it should be serious, in the sense that humor should be used purposefully. • Gratuitous funny remarks can be disruptive. Even those rituals that appear to be informal have been planned carefully. • Look to those who are leading for cues on how and when to join in chanting, drumming, dancing, etc. so that you will contribute to the build-up and flow of energy, rather than dispersing it. • Once the circle has been cast, enter or leave it only in an emergency. Bouncing in and out of a circle may disperse the energy, and will certainly distract the other participants. If you must leave, “cut” and exit or get one of the ritual officers to do so. • Ritual tools (including drums) are personal and powerful. Don’t handle, use or play without specific permission from the owner.

Getting High

The presence of illegal substances can jeopardize everyone participating in the Convention. So, please don’t! Also, the general atmosphere of release and excitement at a Convention can sometimes lead to problems with drugs or alcohol. If you find yourself losing control, ask for help from Staff, or another experienced person.

Food and Sleep

The excitement of four days with our own tribe sometimes makes it hard to remember the body’s needs. A contact high can be as exhausting as the drug-induced kind. Remember to eat and sleep! If you find that your emotions are running away with you, check your physical condition, and if necessary get someone to help you ground and center.

Sex

It can be a powerful force, especially in an atmosphere of freedom. Respect it, and remember the following: —among pagans, nudity is an affirmation, not an invitation! —Be sure you interpret signals correctly. A loving touch is not necessarily an invitation ei-ther. If your attempt at closeness and caring makes someone uncomfortable, STOP, and if someone touches you in an unwelcome way,

don’t hesitate to tell him/her how you feel. Be sensitive to how your well-meant affection is being perceived. Practice Safe Sex! The Convention won’t last forever. When making commitments and forming relationships, consider how they will affect your life when you go home.

L o s t B a d g e P o l i cy

Please

keep track of your badge! You will be asked to show your badge at the entrance to most Con events. If you do not have your badge, you will be asked to get it before allowed entry. Our policy for lost badges is that if you have lost your badge, you will need to purchase another Con membership at full price, in cash. If you later find your original badge, you can bring both badges to the registration desk and we will gladly refund the cost of your second badge. At this time, we can only accept cash for second badges. Please help us all have a great time by having your badge with you at all times inside the Con.

Networking

The Conference is a wonderful opportunity for pagans from various traditions to share knowledge and ideas. A freebie table will be available for groups to put out literature on what they are doing. When talking to newcomers, avoid a “hard sell” approach. People who recruit too intensely make pagans suspicious. It is also counter-productive to boast about your magical powers, spiritual advance-ment, initiations and degrees. Newcomers should judge teachers and groups by their deeds, not their words. Don’t let anyone pressure you into joining a group or doing anything you are not ready for. Thanks to the “Rites of Spring” and Diana Paxson for originating and rewriting this material.

PANTHEACON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Hotel Parking

Be aware that parking is in short supply and you may have to park at a distance. ATTENTION: Parking change! Parking used to be free, but now a pay parking lot at $10 a night. However the hotel has agreed to the following: Parking charges for all attendees and overnight guests with the PantheaCon 2009 convention will be $5 a night with your conference badge. DAILY ATTENDEES—Each day of the convention, stickers will be provided to distribute at the PantheaCon registration desk to the guests that drive in for the day. Upon exit, the guest will need to surrender the ticket or show their Registration badge. OVERNIGHT GUESTS—A pass will be distributed upon check in to the hotel. The guest will have in and out privileges at no charge by showing their Registration badge. Still your place will likely be gone.

Check In/Check Out times

Like most hotels the Doubletree check in time is 3 pm with check out at 12 noon. You can ask for early check in and late check out and also store your bags with the bellman. If you are planning to split the room rate tell them at check in so check out is swift and easy.

Convention Registration

The Registration desk will open at 10 am on Friday, Feb. 13. After you register you will receive a registration materials that will include a map of the hotel showing locations of our hospitality room, vendor rooms and where the events will be held. You get the complete program guide, pocket program, up to date changes, and other useful information, like places to eat. Check the Info desk for the Daily Con Newsletter.

Programming

Great people are coming from all over the Bay Area, California, other parts of the country, and from other countries! Programming starts Friday afternoon at 1:00 pm and continues through

Monday afternoon till 5:00 pm. We will have up to 14 simultaneous workshops going on during the day. At night we will have up to ten different programs plus postings for parties and possibly some discussion groups that can reconvene at night in some “extra” rooms.

ASL Options

There will be ASL interpreters this year at the Con. Several presentations will be interpreted. We ask that anyone needing ASL interpretation at the Con please let us know as soon as possible, preferably even before the Con, so that we can keep people informed about when interpreters will be at presentations.

Food

We will have lists of Restaurants located nearby at the Information table, but, in truth there is little nearby except what you find at the hotel. The hotel has an expensive restaurant or Sprigs Café. During the day they will have snack carts with sandwiches etc. We have set aside 1 hour for lunch, and 2 hours for dinner and half an hour between the two sessions each morning and afternoon.

How to Throw a Convention Party

The Conference will have a Hospitality Suite (room 954) where you can go for a snack, coffee, etc. This year we also have a second room that is kid friendly—kids must be with an adult. Several groups have Hospitality Suites. They will be hosting parties at various times which will be posted at the Information table. Other groups hosting parties should post their information at the Info table bulletin board. If you wish to have a party in your room, you can email us the information to put in the Conference Daily newsletter or post that information on the day before and on the evening of your party at the Info table. You don’t have to go to great expense or have your room open for any longer than you want.

What to wear?!?

This is always an important question! On Friday night you might want to wear your dancing shoes

Gryphon’s Lair

for the music and maybe something red, black, and strumpet-like for the PombaGira devotional at 11 pm. (Please remember that we share the elevators with other hotel goers, so cover up if needed.) On Saturday everyone is encouraged to wear their kilts! Certainly on Saturday night dress in a fun costume or a ritual robe. You’ll also need dancing shoes for the bands afterwards and other dancing or a drum for the drum circle. On Sunday night dress in ritual robes for more rituals. Monday has a more relaxed pace to it.

General Hotel Rules

We are sharing with Mundanes—Be cool. The elevators are always “Public” areas. If you are wearing something scanty, please wear a cover-up for when in these shared areas. Costumes are okay, but nudity is not. Keep “weapons” secure and unobtrusive. No crashing in public areas. There are lots of places to meet and visit. Sprigs, the coffee shop, has a fair amount of staff turnover, so there may staff waiting on you who will not be used to large ‘fluid’ groups of people at tables—tip generously.

Sleeping Rooms

Be as honest as possible about how many people are in the room, but the hotel has a strict “4 people to a room” policy. Tip early and often. This will help ensure good service, extra towels and pillows etc. (Write “for the maid” on hotel stationary envelope with $ inside and leave by the phone.) Rollaways may be available at a $20 per night charge, if you ask early. They allow these in King or Queen Rooms.

Greetings and Welcome to PantheaCon’s Volunteer Department aka The Gryphons. Our department is called Gryphons because we have combined several different departments into one (hence the multi-animal mascot) and we do so many different things. We can be called upon at a moment’s notice to help any other department or do our own specific duties such as monitoring access to presentations and parties. There is a place for just about every kind of Volunteer within the Gryphon department. We are also acting as an overall filter for new Staff for the Con. If you are interested in working PantheaCon, you can start as a 1st year Gryphon so you can see if you like it and we can see if being on staff fits in with your needs, talents and skills. As a 1st year Gryphon you will be able to earn back your membership fee up to what you paid and we will make every effort to arrange your hours so you can attend presentations around your volunteer schedule. For 2009, the minimum number of apprenticeship hours required is 8 hours over 4 days. During your first PantheaCon, you’ll get to see how the convention works from the inside, meet a lot of the other Staff and see how all the different departments work together to make the Con run smoothly. Volunteers who do an excellent job and come back for a second year can move up to full Gryphons who have more responsibilities and perks. You will still be able to earn back your membership fee the same way 1st year Gryphons do, up to (but not past) what you paid for your membership. We will also have cool prizes for the most hours worked and for this year’s best non-staff Gryphon. Please be aware that once you sign up and commit to be scheduled that people are counting on you. Failure to show up for your assigned shift has serious repercussions on your reputation and hours (you could lose all your hours you worked that day) as well as making us scramble to replace you. Being a Gryphon for 1-2 years, or more, can greatly increase your chances of securing a full Staff position (which includes membership, etc. and more hours) depending on the needs of the Department Heads and your abilities. As the Con changes and grows, we are always welcoming new Volunteers as well as Staff. We will help you learn your way around the Con, meeting other Staff and providing assistance to Senior Staff members. In order to start helping, all you need to do is register for the Con and then come by the Gryphon’s Lair located in the Chardonnay room on the 2nd Floor and sign up. At the end of the convention you will be able to receive a reimbursement on your membership fee based on the number of hours you have volunteered. Details of rates, etc. will be available on your Volunteer Form. Our goal is to create a warm, friendly community-oriented environment where people can help others as they help themselves. In our Lair we plan on having shared altar space, books, games and hopefully other forms of entertainment including loud & happy children playing to keep things interesting and fun. If this sounds like your cup of tea, please come by and see us and lend a helping hand. Lair Hours: Friday: 10:00 am–11:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 6:45 am–10:30 pm, Monday: 6:45 am–5:00 pm

Charity Auction Though it had humble origins, the Charity Auction has become an important event at PantheaCon, both for its entertainment value and for the support it offers to nonprofit organizations. Since a difficult economy hits charities hard it is especially important that we get as much support to our community as possible this year, so please bid early and bid often! This year both our Live and Silent auctions will be held in the Upper Mezzanine area at the top of the spiral stairwell by the “tree” rooms. You will need to get a bidder number before bidding in either auction; just ask at the auction desk and we’ll set you up. Here’s a schedule for your convenience: Silent Auction Fri 5 PM to 11 PM Sat 8:30 AM to 11 PM Sun 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM—biddings ends! Sun 7 PM to 10 PM—reopen for payment & pickup only Mon 8 AM to 1:30 PM—open for payment & pickup

Live Auction Sunday at 3:30 PM (reopen for payment & pickup at 7PM)

Payment Methods that will be accepted: Visa and MasterCard over $50 (additional fee may be added); checks with current ID; and of course CASH!

we lost and found (Ops handles Lost and Found). There will be no showering, nor dish washing in the suite. There will be a community altar set up. Everyone is welcome to add to it (please put your name and phone number on your item if you want it back). Our altar is for all Pantheons. The Hospitality Suite is also used for overflow from a class or workshop and BoFs (Birds of a Feather). This is important to note, as in the past some folks thought they were walking in on a class. Whatever the activity, anyone can come in.

Fun for the Whole Family

As the number of Pagan Parents who attend PantheaCon with their children rises, we have added some features to accommodate everyone attending. The Hospitality suite has always been childfriendly, and will continue to be, but if you’re looking for a place to sit and have a quiet conversation without the pitter-patter of little feet, we also have the “Kids Room,” which will be a space especially arranged for kids. When you come into the main doors of the Suite, turn to your right, instead of to the left. Through that door will be the Kids Room. The main room will have snacks and comfy seating just like you’ve come to expect from Hospitality, but will have the added feature of being an adult-only room. Welcome! Care and Feeding of Hospitality The Hospitality Crew are on site the entire time and sleep can go out the window. We all work, folks, and it is why we are here— this is our service to our community. We believe in our community and support it by being here. So if we growl, remember we may be

Special thanks are in order for making this event possible: To Glenn for freely donating the space and staff to hold this auction. Thanks to her and to the efforts of the auction staff, several organizations have benefited greatly. To the organizations themselves for providing volunteers to help us set up and run the event. We wouldn’t be able to do it without the help they provide. This year’s beneficiaries include: COG, Fellowship of the Spiral Path, Pagan Alliance, New Wiccan Church, and Sacred Cross.

Hospitality Suites & Parties The PantheaCon Hospitality Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . room 954

Everyone is welcome to come and hang out in the Hospitality Suite at PantheaCon, located in room 954. Hospitality is open throughout the whole convention, beginning on Friday after the Opening Ritual. We close down on Monday after the closing ritual. There are brief times when the suite will be closed for cleanup, maids and staff meetings. Come in, introduce yourself. Take time to grab a snack, a cup of coffee, tea, meet friends, make new friends, sing, do needlework. This is the place to meet, leave messages on our message board, take a break. It’s what we’re here for.

Hospitality is Environmentally Friendly!

To our fellow coffee, tea and hot chocolate drinkers, please bring your own coffee cup. Remember to keep it with you too. You might want to include a spoon, a nice linen napkin, maybe a small bowl or plate. For Staff Members: please do remember to bring these items with you. If there is anyone who is interested and will do it, we would like to compost. The hotel does recycle.

Some Guidelines

The Staff asks that you do not store your belongings in the suite. Hospitality is not responsible for anything left in the suite, nor are

FoDLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 251 FoDLA (Fellowship of Druidism for the Latter Age) invites you to join us in our Hospitality suite. Hours: We will be open from noon to midnight each day of the convention. We will be closed during the 7-9pm slot so that our fellow Druids can attend the rituals each evening. In the suite you can find the Druid grove leaders and members of the groves from Los Angeles, Redwood City, and Phoenix. We will have snacks, information and flyers about FoDLA, and Druidism in general. For Contact info: Email: Druidism@fodla.org or Web: http://www.fodla.org

ADF Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 253 Ár nDra’ocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) is an international fellowship devoted to creating a public tradition of Neopagan Druidry. The Irish words, pronounced “arn ree-ocht fane,” mean “Our Own Druidism,” and that’s just what ADF is—a completely independent tradition of Neopagan Druidism. Come and join us in our Hospitality Suite for fun and fellowship!

Asatru Hospitality Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 255

hungry, need a nap, need to go do a ritual, or just need a break. A hug, a smile and/or a “thank you” goes a long way! Hours: Open 12:00 pm Friday to 6:00 pm Monday Closed 6–7 am for cleaning —Sandy, Hospitality Head

Circle Sanctuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 247 Circle Sanctuary, also known as Circle, is a non-profit center serving Pagans of many paths worldwide since 1974. We publish the quarterly CIRCLE Magazine; sponsor the national Pagan Spirit Gathering; work for Pagan rights through the Lady Liberty League; and provide on-line resources (www.circlesanctuary.org). We also operate Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve and Circle Cemetery, a national Pagan cemetery and one of the first conservation cemeteries in the USA. Come and join us in our Hospitality room for snacks, beverages, conversation, & fun! Friday, February 13, 6 - 9 pm: Circle Sanctuary Meet & Greet Tea & Talk Saturday, February 14, 9 pm - Midnight: Circle’s 35th Anniversary Party

Fellowship of the Spiral Path Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 249 Just a place to stop by, have a snack, put your feet up, ask about Spiral, etc.

Hailsa! We welcome all those who are friendly to the Heathen/Germanic Faiths. Please join us for pleasant conversation, snacks and a good time to be had by all. Sponsored by Othala Hearth: othalahearth@juno.com and the larger community of Heathens in the SF Bay Area FRIDAY ConNoon: Hall Opens Con5:30 PM: Opening Blot Con6:00-7:00 PM: Thor’s Hammer Vodka Martini Hour: Guests must bring ID & have hand stamped to be served this year. 21 and up only please. We’re asking for your $3-5 donation which helps pay for the Hall. Con7:00-Midnight: Friday Night Social SATURDAY 9:00 AM: Hall opens Con11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Brunch with Frigga: Geoff Kenning Con1:30-3:00 PM: Ullr: Jessica McMahan Con6:00-7:00 PM: Raffle to support the Hall Con9:00-10:00 PM: Closed Event: Scotch Tasting: Limit: 15: Guests must bring ID & have hand stamped to be served this year. 21 and up only please: Pre-register by Sat. 6:00 pm and bring either a bottle of Single Malt to share or $10 for the Hall Con10:00 PM-1:30 AM: Saturday Night Social Con SUNDAY: 9:00 AM: Hall opens Con11:00-12:30 PM: Norse Goddesses 101 Mythic Tales: Patrica Lafayllve Con12:30-1:30 PM: Troth Steward Swearing-in Con6:00-7:00 PM: Sumbel Con9:00-10:30 PM: Blot: Hrafnskjoldr Kindred Con10:30 PM- 1:30 AM: Sunday Night Social MONDAY 12:45 PM: Closing Blot & Clean-up: Volunteers Welcome!

Sixth Annual Green Fairy Absinthe Parties . . . . . . Rms 257, 259, 261 a Pirate Revel in our suite, following the concert. Just follow the Friday 7:30pm till whenever, & Saturday 8:00pm till whenever. Necronomi.com and friends invite you for bacchanalian respite and indulgence in our party rooms-- this year on the second floor. Some have said we are possessed by the spirit known as the Green Fairy, which we do not deny. Nor do we deny that we possess her, in turn. In fact, if you would honor us with your presence you may soon say the same of yourselves! This year we expect the delirious pixie to be exceptionally generous with her charms. But that is not the end of, nor the end to our merriments. We have a veritable tavern of refined beverages waiting for your sampling, and this year we also have a sumptuous banquet as well-- a feast fit for kings and queens, or at least the fairy’s most devoted acolytes and companions. There shall be song, decadence, and contemplation of topics profound... and environment ideal both for the relief of the weary spiritual explorer or a copious enhancement to their visions and dreams. The night of Venus is suited to all acts of love and passion, and the night of Saturn shall be our Saturnalia. Please be advised that photo ID is required at the door, and these are 21+ parties.

Church of All Worlds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rooms 263, 265 OPEN NOON-6PM, SAT and SUN **Scheduled Events** CAW Curia, SAT 12:30-1:30PM Green Egg Omelet Book Signing Gala, SUN 7PM **ALSO** Raffle for an Autographed Millennial Gaia Statue (provided by Mythic Images) Chi Balancing and Energized Manifestation Sessions with Cougar-Who-Acts

Blue Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rooms 267, 269 Feri Hospitality Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rooms 271, 273 The Feri Suite is hosted by Casa Vesperus (www.casavesperus. com) and will host several events throughout the ‘Con: Friday 6:30-8:30 pm Feri Salon: “Divine Possession in the Feri Tradition”, (open to all Feri practitioners) Saturday 5-6 pm Feri Initiate Gathering: (Feri initiates only) Saturday 6-7 pm Feri Student Gathering: (Feri students only) Saturday 9:30 pm+ Feri Party (open to all ‘Con attendees!) other events TBA! Suite Contact: lillitu_shahar@yahoo.com

Stone City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 957 Stone City is a Pagan center in the hills just outside the Bay Area, providing sacred spaces for ritual and community gatherings, and features California’s first Pagan standing stone circle. www.thestonecity.org Friday 10:30 pm-2 am - Pandemonaeon Pirate Party. Pandemonaeon, gypsy-gothic Pagan rock band and friends of Stone City, are back from a hiatus of about five years, and playing tonight at Con with a sneak preview of their upcoming CD release, Dangerous Beauty. Stone City will be helping celebrate by hosting

horde of pirates romping from the concert up to our suite... Saturday 3-5 pm - Come and put in your 2-cents at the Ancient Ways Festival Meet & Greet. Join us and assist us in creating the Seeds of Change that will be the theme of the Ancient Ways Festival 2009. Glenn Turner, our festival Creatrix , and the Ancient Ways Festival planning committee will be there to speak to you, along with T. Thorn Coyle who is our Priestess for the Saturday Night main ritual at the Festival. We will do a quick ritual to start the Magick of Prosperity and Abundance flowing. Bring your 2cents (coins) and your 2cents ( dreams and desires ) and help us to create the Ancient Ways Festival that you’d love to attend. Let us jingle and merge the money magick and the talent of YOU, our community, to make this the most amazing and magical AW ever. (Contact us at www.ancientways.com) Sunday 7-11 pm Stone City Gypsy Lounge Benefit Party. We’ll be creating a sensual ambiance, with delectable treats and fine elixirs, enchanting music and bewitching belly dancers, to intoxicate and delight your senses. Come ready to dance and be inspired, or just relax and immerse yourself in beauty. We’re asking for your donations to support Stone City. Early donors giving more than $20 will get a free massage, so come soon!

Fire Family Hospitality Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 960 Welcome one and all! Groups who are part of the greater Fire Family and who organize Sacred Fire Circles in Northern California sponsor our suite. These groups include the Spark Collective, which holds monthly rituals in Oakland; Gaia’s Oasis, which hosts the GaiaFire and TipiFire gatherings in the Sierra foothills south of Yosemite; Redwood Nights, which hosts the Santa Cruz Fire Circle; and the Fire Family Gathering, organizers of an annual event in the Santa Cruz Mountains called Phoenix Fire. Drop by and meet our friendly community, find out what the Sacred Fire Circle is all about, when and where our monthly circles are held and learn about our longer gatherings that include allnight sacred fire circles. Planned events in the suite include • Friday Night “Welcome Home” reception for Fire Family Folks & Friends, including a sing-along led by DJ Hamouris • Saturday Night Valentine Party –“Gathering of the Beloved” • Song & Chant sharing • Healing Hours • Advanced Hanging Out! The Spark Collective will also host an indoor “fire” circle on Sunday, 2/15, at 11pm in the Cedar Ballroom. Hospitality hours & activity schedule will be posted on the door—please drop in!

Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 966

Het-Nuit Temple of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn is a group of Pagans who have come together to study the Mysteries of Hermetic Magick. Our goal is to Normalize Adeptship: to make the Art of Magick more prevalent in the world, and bring all humanity ever closer to Magickal Consciousness. You are invited to visit our suite and chat with members of our Order. You are invited to visit our suite and chat with members of our Order. Saturday night we will be hosting what could be called a

group session of “Steampunk Magick”, featuring John Michael Greer and Joseph Max performing on Hieronymus Machine and Theremin—think orgone and radionics with musical accompaniment (we will be serving Evil all Saturday night). It is also rumored that the Bavarian Illuminati will be holding a Table Lodge Sunday night. Schedule of all events will be posted on the suite door.

Elderflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 967 The Elderflower community is happy to offer a women-only space for women and girls. Come to Room 967, meet some new friends and re-connect with old acquaintances, of course put up your feet and have a snack. As in the past, the we will host a party onSaturday, from 2:30 - 6:00pm, with food and drink. The suite will also be open late evening hours and some daytime hours to be announced during the Con. Elderflower Womenspirit is celebrating our 21st annual women-only sprituality festival this summer in the Mendocino Woodlands, August 13-16, 2009. If you have never been to our festival, here is your chance to hear some great stories, see photos, and pick up a registration flyer. For more information, visit our website http://elderflower.org, or email us info@elderflower.org. Our message phone is (510) 848-1460.

COG/ NROOGD/ NWC Hospitality Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . room 1057

NROOGD, Covenent of the Goddess (COG) and the New Wiccan Church (NWC) will be jointly hosting a suite where we all invite anyone interested in who we are and what we do, or just interested in mediocre food and excellent conversation to come by and say hi. We are generally open from around 10 in the morning to whenever the last dog dies in the wee hours of morning. (Not nearly so wee as when we were all younger but pretty wee none the less.) Just like the cats that no one can herd, we never have a schedule ready for the program but a schedule will be posted at the door for each day’s events, if there are any, and we love inpromptu events as well, such as the “Get a New Name” ritual that took place at 2AM last year. We have two open rooms in which to schmooze and plenty of crotchity old elders more than willing to pontificate at the drop of a Witche’s hat so come on by.

American Magic Umbanda House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . room 1060

Afro-Diasporic Meet & Greet Saturday 5pm–7pm (or later if we can’t tear ourselves away) The American Magic Umbanda House (AMUH) would like to invite anyone interested in Afro-Diasporic Orixa/Orisha/Lwa/Loa traditions—Umbanda, Vodoun, Candomble, Santeria, etc.—please join us for snacks and conversation in the AMUH suite. Practioners and those just curious are welcome. This is our only open-suite time.

The Pagan Alliance Hospitality Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . room 1067

Follow us on Twitter to get up-to-the-second information and send your replies to twitter.com/paganalliance Please join us for a weekend of community building, networking and relaxation. The Pagan Alliance is a Green organization. Please bring your favorite chalice, mug, or recyclable cup with your name written in sharpie to our suite. (shhhh, yes, we have some cups but you’ll have to please or amuse the Keeper of the Light, the bartender, or the attendees to get one.) The mission of the Pagan Alliance is to educate our Communities and the general public, to promote acceptance of our faiths,

traditions and lifestyles, to work for justice, to connect our communities, and to celebrate our spiritual diversity.

Friday—The Lavender Hour

8 pm –9 pm Queer-identifying Pagans meet, reconnect, and network in a casual, safe, and accessible environment during the 1st evening of the convention. Take advantage of this chance to ground and plan your weekend. No one should ever feel alone at PantheaCon or any event. Please join us to welcome newcomers. While this event is created as a LGBT community meet-up and connect, all are welcome!

Saturday—Spiral Scout Circles Open House

Noon- 1:00 pm Spiral Scouts Circles are for girls and boys and young adults of all faiths working, growing and learning together to care for our sacred planet. Meet Scouts and like-minded parents. Discuss how we can be responsible caretakers of our Mother Earth through scouting activities. Snacks will be served.

The Pagan Alliance Pizza Pie-tacular!

5:30 pm–7:00pm Full day at the Con and you want to relax and not worry about feeding your brood? Want to learn more about the Pagan Festival and how the Pagan Alliance serves the Pagan community? Take a break from a whirlwind day of non-stop workshops. Join us for this community meal that will refuel you and your family for a night of rituals and revelry! Come nibble on tasty pizza and vittles with your fellow magical conventioneers and your hosts of The Pagan Alliance. Pizza, salad, beverages, and dessert will be served. Veggie choices available. We are here to serve you and value your comments, so please stop by! All are welcome!

Saturday Night Swingin’ Soirée

10:00 pm –2:00 am Meet our amazing 2008-2009 Keeper of the Light Max Dashu, hear about our services and activities including the 8th Annual Pagan Festival and Interfaith Pagan Parade (back in the street!) on May 9, and share your Ideas for how the Pagan Alliance can better serve the Community! Relax or dance your booty off during an evening of music, libations, and new connections. All are welcome! Please bring an ID if you wish to drink. We request those under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Donations of snacks, beverages and treats are always welcome.

Sunday—Meeting of the House of Danu

1:30 pm–3:00 pm The Druid House of Danu is holding a reception for Druids of all traditions and anyone interested in exploring Druidry. We are an alliance of OBOD Groves and Seed Groups in the West. The House of Danu is convening a Gorsedd during the Festival of Lughnasadh in the coastal redwoods, July 31 to August 3, 2009 that is open to all. For details, Google House of Danu Gorsedd.

The Pagan Alliance and The Circle of Dionysons Co-Host

Sunday Night LGBT Gathering 10:30 PM– Welcome to all LGBT folks and friends to hang out, connect, network, and decompress. Snacks and beverages will be served. Donations of food, beverages, and massages are always welcome.

Friday Afternoon Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE PRESENTER(S) ROOM 1:00 PM Opening Ritual 1:30 PM Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions 1:30 PM v Overcoming Grounding Challenges 1:30 PM Ratatosk: The Function of Gossip in Neo-Tribal Communities 1:30 PM v Practical Shapeshifting 3:30 PM What is Evil? 3:30 PM 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card 3:30 PM The Evolution of the Witches’ Sabbat 3:30 PM v Egyptian Journey with Sekhmet and Hermes-Thoth 3:30 PM History of the Tree of Life-Ancient Babylon to Modern Judaism 3:30 PM Men’s Spirituality and Men’s Mysteries 3:30 PM v How to balance your life with Elemental Magic 3:30 PM Are There Really Witches in Prison? 3:30 PM v Psychic Hygene and Defense 101 3:30 PM Advanced Topics in Ogam 3:30 PM Weiser Book Faire and Release Party 3:30 PM Basic Palmistry 3:30 PM The Pagan Lore of Birds 5:00 PM Welcoming the Sabbath Bride

Glenn Turner & friends Angie Buchanan Dave Shultz Patricia Lafayllve Jay GreenMan Sam Webster Mary Greer Raven Grimassi Ivo Dominguez, Jr. & Michelle Mueller Elisheva Nesher Ivan Richmond Taylor Ellwood Malendia Maccree Eric Lethe Erynn Laurie Weiser Books Glenn Turner Kenny Klein Magical Acts Presents: A Couple of Jews

Oak Fir San Jose Monterey San Carlos Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley Riesling

Friday Afternoon Schedule 1:00 PM

Opening Ritual

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Glenn Turner & friends In this opening ritual we will place guardians at the quarters and place the circle of protection around the hotel to provide the framework for the gathering. If the group is small enough we can introduce ourselves and our hopes for the event. This will be a short ritual to allow programming to start at 1:30 pm. 1:30 PM

Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions

Oak

Angie Buchanan You are cordially invited to attend an interactive, multimedia presentation and panel by past and present Executive members of the Board of Directors for a Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions. The mission statement and history of this organization will be presented as well as information about the upcoming Parliament event in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. 1:30 PM

Overcoming Grounding Challenges

San Jose

Dave Shultz How well can you ground through an earthquake? Can you crown during a tempest? Or are you just having a particularly gnarly problem with everyday grounding? Join us for a discussion of grounding through difficult conditions. Experienced magick workers will compare notes on some of the most extreme grounding situations they have encountered, and share techniques for staying grounded under duress.

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1:30 PM

Ratatosk: The Function of Gossip in Neo-Tribal Communities

Monterey

3:30 PM

Egyptian Journey with Sekhmet & Hermes-Thoth

Oak

Patricia Lafayllve Using Norse myths and Erbyggjasaga, Patricia Lafayllve explores the underlying functions, both positive and negative, that gossip serves in maintaining in-group identification, social and political power, and emotional catharsis. We will discuss the etymology of the word “gossip,” define what a “gossip” is—or may be—and look at the way gossip can achieve cohesion in a person’s chosen community.

Ivo Dominguez, Jr. & Michelle Mueller Participants will visit with two Egyptian deities, Sekhmet and Thoth, in their aspects of Lady and Lord of Magick. Sekhmet and Thoth, through their priestess and priest, will deliver personal messages to PantheaCon attendants regarding their spiritual path. We recommend this ritual for those wishing to develop high magickal skills or to have a close experience with Sekhmet and Thoth.

1:30 PM

3:30 PM

Practical Shapeshifting

San Carlos

Jay GreenMan More than myth or legend, Shapeshifting is a very practical skill that can be extremely helpful in everyday life. This class will help you to understand how we are “unconsciously shaped” and how to develop skills for intentionally shifting. Shapeshifting is useful in meditative journeying, as well as in your daily life. Feedback from people who’ve attended previously: “I never realized just how much I was being shaped by my circumstances, now I know how to shape myself and be more in control. This class changed my life! Why don’t they teach you things like that in school?”

3:30 PM

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History of the Tree of Life— Ancient Babylon to Modern Judaism

San Jose

Elisheva Nesher In this workshop I discuss the history of the Tree of Life from the Ancient Mid East to today. What concept did ancient Mid Easterners have of it? What do we know of its beginnings? Did Godess(ess) have anything to do with it? Was the concept used in ritual, and if yes, how? And how about today? This is not a meditation or ritual, so please be ready to question and comment. 3:30 PM

Men’s Spirituality & Men’s Mysteries

Santa Clara

Sam Webster Is an earthquake evil? Was Katrina evil? Was Enron? What, if anything is ‘evil’ to Pagan folk? Are we a ‘moral’ people or licentious as we are often accused of being. What is the difference between ‘morals’ and ‘ethics’? Theodicy, the theological study of evil, is what most religions founder on, producing creative if not wild theories of were Evil comes from. What do we Pagans say? Come join us for a focused conversation. email: webster@concrescent.net

Ivan Richmond Men have made great contributions to the Pagan community— in scholarship, theology/thealogy, ritual, magical theory, and community service. Yet Paganism, especially Wicca, is often seen (especially by outsiders) as “Women’s Religion.” Women and women’s issues have, quite legitimately, been very visible in the forefront of the Pagan movement. But men and men’s issues are equally important, and are still seldom addressed. This presentation and discussion will look at male identity and male issues, and ways we can explore them. Men only, please.

3:30 PM

What is Evil?

21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card

Pine

Mary Greer Learn to read a card for yourself in depth and in a variety of ways. You will receive more information from one card than from a large spread. Discover how to activate Tarot images so that they come alive directly touching, moving and appealing to you. 3:30 PM

The Evolution of the Witches’ Sabbat

Fir

Raven Grimassi What were the pre-Christian origins of the Witches’ Sabbat? How did this differ from the depiction of the Sabbat during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods? How did politics and religion influence the evolution of the concept of the Sabbat? Join award-winning author Raven Grimassi for an exploration of this topic. Included in this presentation is an examination of the folklore and folk magic references that surface in witchcraft trial records and various commentaries of the period. Come prepared to hear the witches’ side of the story!

How to balance your life with Elemental Magic

Carmel

Taylor Ellwood In this workshop, you will learn how you can use the five traditional elements of Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Spirit, and non-traditional elements such as Love, Sound, and Emptiness to balance your life. We will explore how elemental energy can be accumulated and directed for healing through breathing practices, as well as how to find an elemental spirit guide using contemporary pop culture or traditional cultural dieties. Finally we’ll do a short pathworking to an element of your choice.

3:30 PM

Are There Really Witches in Prison?

Monterey

Malendia Maccree Lecture and discussion on serving the needs of incarcerated Pagans. How can we best address the growing population of practicing Wiccans and Pagans who are in prison or have been released from prison? Three main action points will be discussed: written correspondence with inmates, working in prisons, and receiving released inmates into the community. Topics/material covered will include: statistical data on correctional populations, challenges specific and common to correctional populations, principles and

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practices of restorative justice, constitutional rights of institutionalized persons, current issues in prison reform, and contemplative practices that have shown promise in rehabilitation and addiction treatment in correctional environments. 3:30 PM

Psychic Hygene & Defense 101

San Carlos

Eric Lethe Beginning class on Shielding, Warding, and Protecting your personal space. Defensive energy raising, personal circle protection, and WHY we do these things, especially at a Festival.

3:30 PM

Advanced Topics in Ogam

San Juan

Erynn Laurie Join author Erynn Rowan Laurie in this discussion about specific magical and healing work using the early Irish ogam alphabet. We will be working with the paradigms discussed in her book “Ogam: Weaving Word Wisdom” rather than strictly a tree ogam approach. It will help to be familiar with basic ogam letter meanings and magical technique. 3:30 PM

Weiser Book Faire & Release Party

San Martin/ San Simeon

Weiser Books Come one, come all to the Weiser Book Faire and Release Party where authors John Michael Greer, Orion Foxwood, T. Thorn Coyle, Diana L. Paxson, and Lon Milo DuQuette will be on hand to present their newest Weiser Books. You will also have a chance to meet the Weiser Acquisitions Team. Live rituals, readings, book signings, door prizes and more!! 3:30 PM

Basic Palmistry

Riesling

Glenn Turner Learn about the shapes of hands, the meanings of major and minor lines and the association of the mounds with the planets. We will compare hands and find examples of the various kinds of hands and lines. This is a great opportunity to see a large variety of hand types all in one place. 3:30 PM

The Pagan Lore of Birds

Silicon Valley

Kenny Klein The sacred place of birds in Pagan folklore and worship. Tales of Gods and Goddesses who inhabit the Earth as owls, ravens, wrens and eagles. Kenny uses both mythology and traditional music to explore the birds in our worship. 5:00 PM

Welcoming the Sabbath Bride

Riesling

Magical Acts Presents: A Couple of Jews Jew-friendly Pagans, Pagan-friendly Jews, and those who find ways to be Heathen and non-Heathen at the same time, please join us as we welcome the Jewish Sabbath. There’ll be a short prayer service (where the Hebrew God is acknowledged to encompass a feminine form!) followed by wine and bread and maybe something tasty to nosh upon.

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Friday Evening Schedule 7:00 PM

Cedar/ Pine

Shape Shifters Ball

LAND OF THE BLIND Land of the Blind is a pagan trance dance duo, creating special magikal music for over 12 years, 6 award winning cds, and performing every pagan fest from Oregon’s FaerieWorlds to New York’s Starwood, Berkeley Pagan Fest to Olympia Pagan Pride and every magical town inbetween. BLIND’s mix of eclectic World, ethereal faerie vocals, pagan lyrics, native drums, deep earth didjeridu, and modern live looping is one of a kind. It’s ancient instruments creating burning man tribal present time moments that are stunning, dreamy and transformation! Trance journey magical work within dancing. WARNING: Spontaneous Shamanic Shape Shifting may occur whilst lost in this music. 7:00 PM

Silk & Honey: Erotic Tales from the African Diaspora

Fir

Luisah Teish Come and join Luisah Teish as she takes you into the world of the African Diaspora. This will be an interactive erotic storytelling session involving all your senses. Please wear comfortable non-constricting clothing and feel free to bring musical instruments, oils, perfumes, pillows, blankets, and erotic artwork. *Not Appropriate For People Under Age 18*

7:00 PM

FoDLA Druid Ritual Honoring the Ancestors

Oak

FoDLA Grove of the Bay Come join us as we perform a celtic reconstructionist polytheistic druid ritual, honoring our Ancestors in the FoDLA tradition. 7:00 PM

A Short History of Seidhr

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Patricia Lafayllve Seidhr, a trance method used by Northern European heathens, has enjoyed a resurgence in the modern Asatru reconstuction movement. In this workshop, Patricia Lafayllve examines the source material regarding seidhr and provides a brief but compelling history that should provide attendees with a feel for how our heathen ancestors felt about, and practiced, this method. If time, we will also discuss how modern seidhr reconstructionists and practitioners use the source materials to develop their own ritual traditions. 7:00 PM

Ask the Authors: Relationship with Deity

Carmel/ Monterey

Llewellyn Author Panel In this informal, lively panel discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to ask authors from a wide variety of paths their own thoughts on Gods, Goddesses, and other aspects of Deity. Do you see them as an all-encompassing Lord and Lady, specific deities, or none of the above? How clearly can you see or feel them? How long did it take you to fully shed your monotheistic God baggage? Do societal ideas of the feminine and the masculine influence your worship? Should you stick to one or two patron deities or freely work with different ones depending on your needs? Ask your questions or simply enjoy the engaging discussion. (ASL interpreted)

Friday Evening Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 7:00 PM Shape Shifters Ball 7:00 PM v Silk and Honey: Erotic Tales from the African Diaspora 7:00 PM FoDLA Druid Ritual Honoring the Ancestors 7:00 PM A Short History of Seidhr 7:00 PM Ask the Authors: Relationship with Deity (ASL) 7:00 PM Goodnight Children of the Goddess - Bedtime Stories for Kids 7:00 PM Reading with the Elemental Hexagons Deck 7:00 PM v Invoking Your Sacred Self—A Workshop/Ritual for Women 7:00 PM Pagan Humor (Or: Why ARE the gods fond of a joke?) 9:00 PM ¡ Spirituality and Intimacy 9:00 PM Pandemonaeon w/special guest T. Thorn Coyle 9:00 PM Liturgy for Lady Liberty 9:00 PM Journey to the Enchanted Tree (ASL) 9:00 PM Upstarts! Immanion Press Authors Talk Shop 9:00 PM Join us on the Fools Journey! 9:00 PM Religion & the Law 9:00 PM Gods and Goddesses Blot 9:00 PM Pagans In Sobriety 11:00 PM ¡ Pomba Gira Masked Fete! 11:00 PM The Morrison Ritual 11:00 PM v Triple Goddess Guided Meditation 11:00 PM Ghosts and Violins III 11:00 PM Kismat-Mahal Kirtan Ensemble Chanting 11:00 PM ¡ Amazon Priestess Ritual 7:00 PM

Goodnight Children of the Goddess— Bedtime Stories for Kids

San Carlos

PRESENTER(S) LAND OF THE BLIND Luisah Teish FoDLA Grove of the Bay Patricia Lafayllve Llewellyn Author Panel Bonni Cardoza Calyxa Omphalos Ruth Barrett Angus McMahan Human Awareness Institute Pandemonaeon Debra Cardoza with Spiral Path Orion Foxwood Immanion Press/Megalithica Books Fools Journey James L. Bianchi, Esq. The Troth Robert Blume American Magic Umbanda House Jason Mankey Alicia Paul Mercer Evelie Posch Grove of Artemis 7:00 PM

ROOM Cedar/ Pine Fir Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Silicon Valley Cedar/ Pine Fir Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Silicon Valley Cedar/ Pine Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos San Martin/ San Simeon San Martin/ San Simeon

Invoking Your Sacred Self—A Workshop/Ritual for Women

Bonni Cardoza Just before bed, join us for an evening of children’s stories like “All I see is part of me, Old turtle, There’s a flower on my nose smelling me” and more. Bring a pillow or whatever your kids will need to get comfy. Sugarfree cocoa and tea will be served. Also if your child has a favorite children’s book that they would like to share with the group, have them bring it and we would be happy to read it.

Ruth Barrett Invocation is the act of inviting a deity or spirits into a specific time and place to witness, to grant a request, for protection, or to praise, thank, or honor Her or them. What if you could invoke and bring forward your own sacred presence into time and place as you would when invoking a goddess or elemental being? Participants will learn about invocation as a magical skill and participate in a creative process that culminates in a ritual of healing and empowerment.

7:00 PM

Reading with the Elemental Hexagons Deck

San Juan

Calyxa Omphalos Reading layout forms will be handed out and open-box decks will be made available to every 2 to 4 people to share during the presentation. We will go through a nine card reading, discussing the various cards as they come up relative to their position in the reading.

Silicon Valley

Pagan Humor (Or: Why ARE the gods fond of a joke?)

Angus McMahan What’s so funny about being Pagan? Plenty! Come find out why it’s a good idea to laugh with the Goddess and not AT her—and why it is The Fool who is leading the pack. (Note: This special event takes place in the Silicon Valley Room, which is across the floor from the big “tree” ballrooms. It’s the room where the silent auction items used to be on display.)

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9:00 PM

Cedar/ Pine

Spirituality & Intimacy

Human Awareness Institute What is SEX? Could it be Sacred Energy Exchange? The Human Awareness Institute has been offering workshops on love, intimacy and sexuality for more than 40 years. To freely offer our heart and soul to another requires that we love and accept ourselves as we are, as whole human beings, including our sexuality and our spirituality. Intimacy (“in to me you see”) is allowing the other to see us fully, with nothing in the way, while opening fully to them. In this session, HAI Presenter Jeff Seeman will offer an opportunity to risk vulnerably connecting with others, to reveal ourselves heart to heart, body to body, soul to soul. (Adults only)

9:00 PM

Pandemonaeon with Special Guest T. Thorn Coyle

Fir

Pandemonaeon Sharon Knight and Winter bring their tribal rock band to life after a long hiatus in celebration of their current recording, Dangerous Beauty. Middle Eastern and Celtic themes and driving rhythms accent their dark yet fiercely celebratory music and feature the guest talents of T. Thorn Coyle, Tim Rayborn, and Gothic bellydancer Anaar. www.pandemonaeon.net 9:00 PM

Oak

Liturgy for Lady Liberty

Debra Cardoza with Fellowship of the Spiral Path Lady Liberty, whose giant statue presides over New York harbor, is the New World face of the Goddess. In this time of new leadership, we honor Her a Goddess of this country, this continent. She takes Her place among the many figures of the Divine Feminine to be found in native traditions. This Liturgy is a devotional service presented by the Fellowship of the Spiral Path so that the presence and the power of the Goddess in our lives can be celebrated in communion with others of a like mind. 9:00 PM

Journey to the Enchanted Tree

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Orion Foxwood In this workshop, Orion Foxwood will discuss the experiences and inspirations that culminated in the Faery Seership program and his new book, “The Tree of Enchantment”. There will be intense visionary processes to contact Faery beings, attune to the tree of enchantment, and awaken the Dreaming Body. 9:00 PM

Carmel/ Monterey

Upstarts! Immanion Press Authors Talk Shop

Immanion Press/Megalithica Books Since 2004, small press Immanion/Megalithica has been publishing those intermediate and advanced pagan and occult texts you’ve been looking for. But did you know some of the folks behind these innovative works are right here in the Doubletree this weekend? That’s right—and we’re hosting a panel! You’ll hear fresh perspectives from some of today’s most groundbreaking practitioners and authors as they relate their experiences as practitioners in their respective paths, navigating the stormy waters of the publishing industry, and exploring new territory in spirituality and magic!

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9:00 PM

Join us on the Fools Journey!

San Carlos

Fools Journey Begin at the Beginnning! Walk the walk of the Fool as you start your PantheaCon weekend. We find the path of the divine is in our own two feet. At a conference practicing magic, we recognize the importance of the open heart of the wise fool. In sacred space we reconnect the depth of our experience with the curiosity of our beginners mind. 9:00 PM

Religion & the Law

San Juan

James L. Bianchi, Esq. This seminar will explore your legal rights as Pagans. It will cover a wide variety of subjects including freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, protection from discrimination in employment, housing, or child custody, and the rights of Pagan children in schools. We will also discuss current breaches of the separation of church and state that threaten the Pagan community. 9:00 PM

Gods & Goddesses Blot

San Martin/ San Simeon

The Troth Come join members and officers of the Troth as we celebrate our connection with the Heathen (Asatru) Gods and Goddesses. We’ll come together to raise a horn in honor of the deities. 9:00 PM

Pagans In Sobriety

Silicon Valley

Robert Blume Start your PantheaCon weekend with an AA meeting for Pagans. Robert Blume of GreenHeart Grove will host a panel discussion of the challenges and obstacles Pagans have faced getting sober. Meeting will be in traditional AA format with panel members chairing. Meeting will then open for questions and sharing from attendees. 11:00 PM

Pomba Gira Masked Fete!

Cedar/ Pine

American Magic Umbanda House This years Devotional to Pomba Gira, will be a Masked Fete! Dress in your loveliest & sexiest black and red, top it all off with your favorite mask and come celebrate the power and hard earned wisdom that is Pomba Gira. Pomba teaches self-confidence, love of the body and mind, and how to make sure the bills get paid. Remember to wear street-legal cover through the halls. Please note: Trancing is entirely optional & only one way to enjoy this Orixa’s favors. The environment is sensual, but the rating must remain PG13. No-one under 21 admitted. No Photos!!

11:00 PM

The Morrison Ritual

Oak

Jason Mankey The Morrison Ritual is a celebration of life. It’s about celebrating everything that is joyous in this world: music, myth, drink, love and lust. It’s a party honoring Dionysus and Aphrodite, and it’s a time to thank them for all the gifts they give us in this world. Celebrate Jim as the 20th Century Incarnation of Dionysus as the Morrison Clan gathers once more for a night of poetry and revelry. Hail Dionysus! Hail Aphrodite! Hail Jim!

11:00 PM

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Triple Goddess Guided Meditation

Alicia This guided meditation takes you on a journey to meet the Maiden, Mother and Crone as a problem-solving tool in your daily life. Each is unique and presents different perspectives on a situation which can help a person see a fuller picture and add new possibilities. The meditation will follow after a brief discussion of the aspects and history of the Maiden, Mother and Crone.

11:00 PM

Carmel/ Monterey

Ghosts & Violins III

Paul Mercer Composer and violinist Paul Mercer returns with his ancient instruments to PantheaCon to continue his work in trance improvisation. Since last year, he has discovered new techniques for tuning and discovered new voices in the “whispering in the wood”. He will be discussing his strange experiences since the last presentation, including a startling appearance by long dead violinist John Freeman, murdered over a century ago, whose instrument will be attending PantheaCon for the first time. Attendees are welcome to bring antique stringed instruments of their own for possible inclusion in the presentation. 11:00 PM

Kismat-Mahal Kirtan Ensemble Chanting

San Carlos

Evelie Posch Sing praises to the Divine Ones and uplift your heart and spirit!!! We will sing traditional chants in Sanskrit as well as original devotional songs in English and other languages. 11:00 PM

Amazon Priestess Ritual

San Martin/ San Simeon

Grove of Artemis Join the Grove of Artemis for a bare-breasted Dianic ritual to honor your Amazon nature. Get feral and call forth your wisewoman/ warrior/healer to be honored with the ceremony of the sacred labrys: dedicate yourself to the ideals of Amazon sisterhood, sing the praises of sovereign Goddesses, dance and chant with wild abandon among women who recognize your strength and revel in it. (Women only)

The Amethyst Pentacle: An Exercise in Queer Divinity

Cedar

Storm Faerywolf Many of the tools employed by the main-stream religions are heterosexist, if not blatantly homophobic. The Amethyst Pentacle was created with this in mind, providing a symbolic map of some common experiences of the queer practitioner—regardless of sexual identity. Each point on the pentacle (as well as the pathways in between) embodies particular concepts common to the queer practitioner. We will invoke the Feri Divine Twins as lovers and journey in trance to each of the points on the pentacle so that we may cleanse our relationships to them and reclaim our birthright as queer spiritual beings.

Guadalupe River Healing Ceremony

Pine

Daniel Foor The Doubletree, host to PantheaCon, is 1,500 ft. northeast of the Guadalupe River. Still suffering from the gold rush legacy of toxic mercury, the Guadalupe continues to support a small population of critically endangered salmon. Join us for a co-created, interfaith healing ceremony for the Guadalupe. River water will be gathered before ceremony, energized, and returned immediately after, infused with our collective blessings. Bring instruments, song, movement, and an open heart. For more info on the 2009 year of ceremony for the wellbeing of the Guadalupe Watershed visit: www.ancestralmedicine.org 9:00 AM

Unbinding the Threads of Illusion

Fir

Orion Foxwood If a seeker of the hidden ways is to grow magically and spiritually they must encounter “Old Fate” also known as the “the Weaver Goddess”. She weaves the pattern of creation, destruction and re-generation but gifts humanity with one thread and the needle of “free will”. In the development of what may be seen as the “Dark Mirror” (false ego) humans use their thread to create patterns of power and vision but also of illusion and “lie binding”. Orion will discuss his encounters with these threads, the inner wheel of creation and the Weaver. He will also lead a powerful attuning and discuss encountering visionary processes.

9:00 AM

Shamanic Healing Demonstration

Oak

Mateyo Empie Mateyo will demonstrate her popular Peruvian Shamanic Healing techniques on volunteers, lecturing as she goes. Topics will include:-Mateyo’s training;-the healer’s preparation;-opening and closing the aura;-Kawach, or psychic vision;-the mesa, home of Kuyllas, or living stones, the toolkit of the shaman;-sound healing;use of the camay and plant waters;-the interaction of heavy energy, luminous threads, and feathers;-what you can do to repair your aura-the audience will be instructed in “holding space” for the healees.-Those in need of healing are encouraged to come. Floor with cushions is ideal. 9:00 AM

Saturday Morning Schedule 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

The Eagle the Serpent & the Condor

San Jose

Rachael Watcher An intrafaith presentation by Rachael Watcher and Don Frew based on their on-going work of efforts to bring together the indigenous practitioners of the Americas and the World. It will focus primarily on the latest trip to Brazil and the progress, attitudes and future hopes and plans of the South American and Central American Tribes of indigenous Practitioners. It will talk about the Mayan Myth of the “Eagle, Serpent and Condor,” its application to us as practitioners of European Indigenous traditions in America and how the Indigenous practitioners of Central and South America view us within this framework.

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Saturday Morning Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

vindicates that entry is not allowed after event starts. ¡ indicates there are limits for admission.

TIME TITLE 9:00 AM v The Amethyst Pentacle: An Exercise in Queer Divinity 9:00 AM Guadalupe River Healing Ceremony 9:00 AM v Unbinding the Threads of Illusion 9:00 AM Shamanic Healing Demonstration 9:00 AM The Eagle the Serpent and the Condor 9:00 AM v How to create your own Tarot or Divination Deck with Collage 9:00 AM Boundaries 201 9:00 AM Mixing and Mingling Gods 9:00 AM v Your Natal Hexagram: The WAY of your Will & the I Ching 9:00 AM Pagans, Press and Publicity - Getting Coverage You Want 9:00 AM Indoor snowball seige 9:00 AM Tapping the Sacred Ink Well 9:00 AM Learning about Parenting from Gaia, the Goddess of the Earth 11:00 AM v The Seven Gates of the Goddess Ritual Pathworking (ASL) 11:00 AM v Archetypes of Masculinity Ritual 11:00 AM Crone Goddess Magic for Life Changes 11:00 AM Godhood and Your Triple Soul 11:00 AM The Lost & Endangered Religions Project: Preserving the World’s 11:00 AM Tiny Tots Tarot Birthday Party 11:00 AM Binding Intentions: The Art of Rope Magic 11:00 AM Book Publishing 101 11:00 AM ¡ Yoni Self Portraits 11:00 AM v Trance work in theory and practice 11:00 AM Spiral Songs 11:00 AM v Psychotherapy and Story (The Underworld) 11:00 AM Tarot Suits, Elements and Numerology 11:00 AM The Pillars of Druidism 9:00 AM

Santa Clara

Create your own Tarot or Divination Deck Using Collage

Michele Jackson Are you still searching for a Tarot or Divination deck that truly speaks to you? One that is easy to read, with symbolism that is personally meaningful to you? If so, then the solution may be to create your own deck. You do not need to be a talented artist or have any artistic training to create a powerful divination tool. This class will cover references, resources, tools and basic how-tos for creating your own Tarot Deck or Divination Deck using the medium of collage.

9:00 AM

Boundaries 201

Carmel

PRESENTER(S) Storm Faerywolf Daniel Foor Orion Foxwood Mateyo Empie Rachael Watcher Michele Jackson Lia M Salciccia, MA, LMFT Fey Cooper Denny Sargent A.E. Retallack Quill Mark ‘Moss’ Magill Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Christopher Penczak Brotherhood of the Moon Selena Fox T. Thorn Coyle Don Frew, Dr. Little, Dr. Venkatesan David Myriad Lee Harrington Llewellyn Publishing Panel Victoria Slind-Flor Diana Paxson Evelie Posch George L. Hersh Ph.D. Jadzia Krzemien Ellen Evert Hopman

9:00 AM

Mixing & Mingling Gods

ROOM Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel Monterey San Carlos San Martin San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley Monterey

Fey Cooper In modern times witches have become divided on the issue of purity in pantheons; some believe that gods from different pantheons should never be mixed in ritual and worship, while others pick and choose deities as they please. Using primary sources like the Tain Bo Cuailnge we will see how the ancients dealt with this question. After establishing a historical precedent we will discuss the ideology and reasons presented by both sides and debate among ourselves the benefits and draw- backs of both systems.

Lia M Salciccia, MA, LMFT Boundaries 201-The follow up to last year’s popular “Boundaries 101”, local psychotherapist and relationship counselor Lia Salciccia, LMFT facilitates an exploration of boundaries in theory and practice. This year we will focus on practical guidelines for setting boundaries in the family, in the coven, and in our communities. Use the tools available to you as a practitioner of magick to strengthen your self-respect and your relationships.

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9:00 AM

San Carlos

Your Natal Hexagram: The WAY of your Will & the I Ching

Denny Sargent The I Ching reveals every possibility of life encoded into 64 symbols and, by working with this system, we can learn about ourselves and the universe. Traditionally seen as an Oracle, we can use it to discover our unique NATAL HEXAGRAM. This workshop is based on the book THE TAO OF BIRTH DAYS, an in-depth study of natal hexagrams; I CHING hexagrams determined by birth. Everyone in this workshop will discover their natal hexagram, your Taoist ‘Way,’ your own unique gifts and spirit. The ‘Natal I Ching’ is a clear system that is open to all.

9:00 AM

San Martin

Pagans, Press & Publicity—Getting Coverage You Want

A.E. Retallack This course builds skills and focuses on the art of writing effective press releases and publishing them. Participants will learn what elements are critical in a press release, the difference between press releases and public service announcements, how to craft a message, prioritize facts, and craft an enticing lead and quotes. The course also covers creating communication plans, identifying markets and getting published and includes hands on exercises. With more than 20 years in journalism and public relations, A.E. Retallack has extensive experience with media events, campaigns, media interviewing, crisis communications, magazine editing, and media training. 9:00 AM

Indoor Snowball Seige

San Simeon

Quill Children’s Activity—Children sometimes have difficulty understanding the concept of ‘energy.’ This workshop will begin that learning process. Join Quill in creating very simple (and SAFE) catapults from recycled materials. Duck and cover as these indoor snowballs go flying! Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Families are encouraged to attend together in this clean, fun, and safe workshop. 9:00 AM

Tapping the Sacred Ink Well

Riesling

Mark ‘Moss’ Magill What inspires your deepest expression for Goddess, for God, and for your Self? Explore this expression through the writing of original poetry that springs from your own unique intuition. You will be using imagery from Tarot cards and other sources for inspiration to unlock the wisdom and feeling that we all inherently possess. Experienced poets will become more intimate with their own talents while those of you who have never written poetry will discover your own astonishingly beautiful works. In this session we will write one or more sacred poems worthy of ritual, incantations, prayer or just for your enjoyment. 9:00 AM

Silicon Valley

Learning about Parenting from Gaia, Goddess of the Earth

Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. This workshop explores the model of service that Gaia provides in helping us learn what is really required of us as we step onto the path of initiation that parenting provides. The understanding of

these requirements can help sustain mothers and fathers as they are asked to expand the definition of themselves and move into greater participation with the other. This class will help participants step into an active, visceral participation with Gaia, the Great Mother. Participants will be shown how this connection can provide them with on-going guidance and assistance throughout their parenting years. 11:00 AM

The Seven Gates of the Goddess Ritual Pathworking

Cedar

Christopher Penczak Explore the mystery of initiation through the Descent of the Goddess. Reenacted in many traditional initiator or seasonal rites, together we will explore the mystery of descent through a guided visionary pathworking. Using imagery from Sumerian myth, Wicca, alchemy, Welsh myth and the chakras, we will journey. You will be confronted by the guardians of the seven gates, forced to surrender that which no longer serves and arrive in the underworld before the dark gods of shadow. Here you will experience the mysteries of death, rebirth and love, and through this rebirth become free from fate. (ASL interpreted)

11:00 AM

Archetypes of Masculinity Ritual

Pine

Brotherhood of the Moon For the past 13 moons, the Brotherhood has ritually explored archetypes of masculinity that help us thrive as brothers, fathers, lovers, and creators of community. Join us for a ritual to honor the archetypes and gods that inspire, guide and assist us as men in achieving our personal goals of excellence.

11:00 AM

Crone Goddess Magic for Life Changes

Fir

Selena Fox Learn ways of working with the Crone Goddess to help with life challenges and transitions. Connect with the Crone Goddess and Her powers of release, transformation, and renewal. Discover some of the forms the Crone Goddess takes across cultures and traditions. Work with Crone Goddess invocations, meditations, symbols, ceremonial tools, lore, chants, and rituals to help heal from loss, sickness, grief, and death. Connect with the wisdom and magic of the Crone Goddess for moving from endings to new beginnings. Open to women and men. If you wish, bring a Crone symbol for the altar. 11:00 AM

Godhood & Your Triple Soul

Oak

T. Thorn Coyle We are Gods in potentia. How can we know ourselves and wake up to our divinity without losing our animal and human selves? Using theory, spiritual maps, breath-work, and movement, this experiential workshop explores the intersection of all our parts. We will access all the facets of our soul—instinct, intellect, and that which is connected to the macrocosm—coming into effective relationship with ourselves and the world. We open the door to living as whole beings: fully human, fully divine, fully alive.

SATURDAY

11:00 AM

The Lost & Endangered Religions Project

San Jose

11:00 AM

Trance work in theory & practice

San Juan

Don Frew, Dr. Layne Little, Dr. Archana Venkatesan The Lost & Endangered Religions Project (LERP) was created by a Witch as a “Gift of Service” at the 1999 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Cape Town, South Africa. It works with marginalized religious communities around the world to help restore traditions that have been lost, but survive in the archives of academic institutions, and preserve traditions that are known only to a few and are thereby in danger of dying out. This presentation will give an overview of LERP’s work to date, but will focus on two areas: The Wiccan History Project and LERP’s work in South India with the endangered traditions of those who perform the Araiyar Sevai.

Diana Paxson We are all born with the potential to use our inner senses as well as our outer ones, to transcend the limitations of the selves we thought we knew. By conditioning ourselves to respond to specific cues, we learn to shift from one state of consciousness to another in a safe and disciplined way. Such training helps the sensitive person to control her state of consciousness, and gives the inexperienced or blocked individual the sense of security needed to “let go”. In this workshop I’ll discuss these methods and lead participants through a trance experience based on the information in my book, Trance-Portation.

11:00 AM

Tiny Tots Tarot Birthday Party

Santa Clara

David Myriad Ancient Wisdom: Cuter. You’re invited to the The Tiny Tots Tarot Birthday party! Artist David Myriad presents the debut of the youngest tarot deck ever! See the Esoteric Tarot when they were very young! Hear their myth and essentially true origin! Enjoy yummy cookies! Many surprises. Party Favors for all attendees! For children and former children. 11:00 AM

Binding Intentions: The Art of Rope Magic

Carmel

Lee Harrington Fiber magic has been a part of sacred mysteries for ages, the Fates measuring our lives, weaving them into life’s tapestry, and then cutting our cords when our time has come. This discussion based class will look at intention setting, fiber blessings and curses, weaving lives together and relaying the strands of our lives into the patterns we desire. From spells of eight knots to dream catchers, bondage for connection or ordeal, laying physical cord to laying silver cords astrally, and creating “haunted” rope, rope magic comes in a thousand forms and we’ll touch on as many as we can. 11:00 AM

Book Publishing 101

Monterey

Publishing Panel hosted by Llewellyn Worldwide Thinking of getting published? Don’t miss this workshop! Get all your questions answered, including: where and how to submit your proposal, the timeline and the process, the money question, the agent question, covers and titles, working the publicity machine, and much more. Well-known authors such as John Michael Greer, Amber K, Azrael Arynn K, and Don Michael Kraig will give you the inside look from the author’s perspective, while representatives from Llewellyn Publications, Immanion Press and Cleis Press will provide information on acquisitions, publicity, marketing, and distribution from the perspective of small and mid-sized esoteric publishers. 11:00 AM

Yoni Self Portraits

San Carlos

Spiral Songs

San Martin

Evelie Posch Sing the songs of Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance and join the Chorus or Band for the 30th Anniversary October 31st, 2009!!! Singing experience not needed, just a love for the Goddess and dedication to be of service to all Beings! 11:00 AM

Psychotherapy & Story (The Underworld)

San Simeon

George L. Hersh Ph.D. The Underworld Journey in myth, legend, and psychotherapy.The “Master Story” as proposed by Lord Raglan, C.G. Jung, and Joseph Campbell. Journeyers to the underworld: Inanna, Odysseus, Persephone, Orpheus, Psyche, Hercules, Jesus of Nazareth, Coyote, Hermod, Vergil, Dante, Bilbo Baggins. Story as healer and sustainer. Not a therapy session or guided meditation.

11:00 AM

Tarot Suits, Elements & Numerology

Riesling

Jadzia Krzemien We’ll exploring the four suits of the Tarot deck (wands, cups, swords, and pentacles) and the elements that each relates to (fire, water, air, and earth). We will also talk about numbers and how understanding and using numerology can add to your interpretation of the cards. If you have a Tarot deck please bring it! If you don’t there will be some available when you arrive. 11:00 AM

The Pillars of Druidism

Silicon Valley

Ellen Evert Hopman Two Seasons, Three Worlds, Four Treasures, Five Directions: The Pillars of Druidism. An exploration of the cosmology of the ancient Celts and the most important symbols of Celtic and Druidic sacred mythology. Learn how these principles can be applied to ritual and Druidic practice. A presentation by the author of the new Druid novel PRIESTESS OF THE FOREST: A DRUID JOURNEY and of the new tree herbal A DRUID’S HERBAL OF SACRED TREE MEDICINE.

Victoria Slind-Flor Celebrate our sacred sexuality in a workshop that involves arts and crafts and story-telling. Open to women only, 18 and over.

SATURDAY

Saturday Afternoon Schedule 1:30 PM

Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance Chorus & Band in Concert!

Cedar

Evelie Posch Reclaiming’s “Best Ever!!!” Spiral Dance 35+-voice Chorus and 13-piece Band will enchant you with many of the songs and chants from their 29-year tradition. Sing and dance along and celebrate the cycle of birth, death, life, repose, renewal and rebirth and recommemorate the gifts of our ancestors. What is remembered lives!!! Save the date for Spiral Dance 2009: Oct 31st, 2009!!! Directed by Evelie S Posch. 1:30 PM

Ancestral Memory: Seeking the Hidden Cauldron.

Pine

Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor In ancient myth & legend we find tales of the lost or hidden cauldron of enlightenment, renewal, or regeneration. Join authors Raven Grimassi and Stephanie Taylor for a workshop on how to connect with ancestral memories, and how to journey to the realm of the Hidden Cauldron. The workshop will include the use of cords and an alignment object (both are provided to all attendees). Come and discover the keys to retrieving the cumulative memories of your ancestors. (ASL interpreted)

1:30 PM

Advanced Magical Arts: Gods & Goddesses for the 21st century

Fir

R J Stewart A practical soul-on workshop. Be ready to meet with the living spiritual power of deities! An intensive to stretch your soul! Using methods from books such as Living Magical Arts and Advanced Magical Arts, R J Stewart and Anastacia Nutt will demonstrate how our interactions with gods and goddesses are changing for the 21st century and for the planetary future. How can we best understand our relationship to deities and come into and active communion with them? This workshop is not about ‘traditions’ but about experiencing living relationship. All are welcome to join this exploration and experiential workshop with leading practitioners and teachers of magical arts.

1:30 PM

In the Shadow of Evil

Oak

OSOGD Participatory group ritual based on the Golden Dawn Hall of the Neophytes.

1:30 PM

Pagans & Interfaith

San Jose

Angie Buchanan A review of the Global Ethic and a multimedia presentation on the importance of Pagan participation on a global level within the Interfaith forums. 1:30 PM

Santa Clara

Deities & Deity Meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition

Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. The Tibetan Buddhist tradition has a rich pantheon of deities who express very precisely different aspects of consciousness. In

this class, we will explore the role in spiritual practice these deities provide. We will explore the nature of several deities—from Green Tara, the deity which demonstrates and teaches “Compassion in Action” to Mahakala, the deity who provides teachings on overcoming “the Lord of Death.” Participants will learn specific deity meditation techniques which are designed to assist mediators in transforming and expanding their consciousness. 1:30 PM

Carmel/ Monterey

The Divine Divination Panel

Thalassa Join some of the brilliant divination practitioners presenting at PantheaCon for a zesty and exciting peek under the veil. Always different, and always filled with unexpected delights and rollicking doses of wisdom 1:30 PM

Amulets

San Carlos/ San Juan

Bari Mandelbaum Amulets, gris gris bags, medicine pouches, and other forms of small, symbolic talismen have been found in folk traditions throughout the world since the beginning of human spiritual culture. In this workshop, we’ll discuss amulets—how to make them, why to make them, how to use them—then we’ll make amulets for ourselves or someone we know and ritually charge them as a group. I will bring crafting odds and ends, but please bring any other supplies you may want or items with a symbolic significance to you and your unique tradition. 1:30 PM

San Martin/ San Simeon

The Sacred Body of Woman (Self-Blessing)

Z Budapest This skyclad rite honors the body of each and every woman present, the beauty and grace of the feminine form in all of her infinite variety. Allow yourself to be embraced by the glorious love of your sisters, with voices raised in sacred song in this central ritual of the Dianic Tradition. (Women only)

1:30 PM

Riesling

Magick TV Interviews

Rev. Don Lewis Rev. Don Lewis of Magick TV discusses and presents interviews from the “Living the Wiccan Life program”, as well as conducting onsite interviews with attendees. 1:30 PM

Seeing for the Tribes

Silicon Valley

Elisheva Nesher This is a divination ritual of the AMHA, (aka Primitive Tribal Hebrew) Tradition. As always, it is open to all. The “Seer for the Tribes” will “ask of the Gods” on your behalf, so bring your questions.

3:30 PM

A Hundred Years of Secrets in the Waite-Smith Tarot

Cedar

Mary Greer On the hundredth anniversary of the world’s most popular Tarot cards (published Dec. 1909), come learn about the secrets and mysteries encoded into this deck. What is the “Secret Tradition”? What role does the Grail play? Where did the images come from for the first illustrated Minor Arcana?

SATURDAY

Saturday Afternoon Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 1:30 PM Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance Chorus and Band in Concert! 1:30 PM v Ancestral Memory: Seeking the Hidden Cauldron. (ASL) 1:30 PM v Advanced Magical Arts: Gods and Goddesses for the 21st century 1:30 PM v In the Shadow of Evil 1:30 PM Pagans & Interfaith 1:30 PM Deities and Deity Meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition 1:30 PM The Divine Divination Panel 1:30 PM Amulets 1:30 PM ¡ The Sacred Body of Woman (Self-Blessing) 1:30 PM Magick TV Interviews 1:30 PM v Seeing for the Tribes 3:30 PM A Hundred Years of Secrets in the Waite-Smith Tarot 3:30 PM Days in Midgard 3:30 PM Lon DuQuette Talk - TBD 3:30 PM Greek Catharsis in Magic 3:30 PM The Secret Masters Behind the American Superhero 3:30 PM Heathenry for Families 3:30 PM Religious Freedom? What does it take? 3:30 PM Introduction to Wheat Weaving 3:30 PM Coyote and Friends: Trickster Gods, Humor, and Spirit 3:30 PM Goddess, Snakes and Chimeric Beasts in Iran 5:00 PM Open Drum Circle 3:30 PM

Days in Midgard

Pine

Steven Thor Abell Days in Midgard is back with NEW stories of the Norse gods and goddesses at work here in Midgard, and some musical collaboration between storyteller Steve Abell and heathen rock star Hauk.

PRESENTER(S) Evelie Posch Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor R J Stewart OSOGD Angie Buchanan Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Thalassa Bari Mandelbaum Z Budapest Rev. Don Lewis Elisheva Nesher Mary Greer Steven Thor Abell Lon Milo DuQuette Althea Christine Wilson Dr. Layne Little Angela T Carlson Lady Liberty League Angela and William Ardantane Max Dashu PantheaCon

3:30 PM

ROOM Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos/ San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos/ San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Silicon Valley Oak

The Secret Masters Behind the American Superhero

San Jose

Lon Milo DuQuette Drop the Guilt! If you want to advance beyond armchair “High Magick” you’ll have to master the art of “Low Magick”. Are you ready to work? Or are you ready to just read about it? In either case come and enjoy!

Dr. Layne Little The creation of Superman from characteristics scavenged from an earlier gumshoe supernatural investigator named Dr. Occult points to a perplexing, but significant shift in the imagination of American consumers of comics and pulps in the early 20th century. This change is marked most profoundly in the back-story that defined Dr. Occult—namely his induction into a mystic cabal presided over by a group of Himalayan masters that secretly guide humanity’s evolution. By the first half of the 20th century, Himalayan spiritual adepts were a standard trope in the newly emergent forms of American popular storytelling media. This presentation examines the origin stories of a range of superheroes.

3:30 PM

Low Magick: Redeeming the Lower Angels of Your Nature

Greek Catharsis in Magic

Fir

Oak

Althea Christine Wilson We will actively explore the ancient Greek practice of magical ritual theatre, and briefly discuss its connection and relevance to modern pagan practices and rituals. The bulk of this workshop will be “hands on.” Using modern (and ancient) acting methods, you will learn and practice a banishing / releasing technique that will bring new power and focus to your releasing rituals and spells. Learn how to pinpoint and focus your intentions by marrying the most powerful words (verbs) with sustainable physical actions. Learn how to channel your deepest emotions and intentions into those actions, creating a more powerful and cathartic release.

SATURDAY

Heathenry for Families

Santa Clara

Angela T Carlson Come join us as we celebrate the growing number of families within Heathenry. Let’s discuss the challenges and rewards of being a Heathen family within our larger society and end with a Blot to our Gods, Goddesses, Ancestors, Kin and Community.

3:30 PM

Carmel/ Monterey

Religious Freedom? What does it take?

Lady Liberty League Join the Lady Liberty League team to explore the ideal of religious freedom. Listen to first hand accounts of interactions and encounters with judges, lawyers, teachers, politicians, employers, police officers and the media. Understand the volume of requests that come through the LLL application processes, from personal cases dealing with discriminatory employment practices to the Veteran’s Headstone Case. Learn who the faces are behind the organizations work and how LLL’s team works together from coast to coast to bring a case to closure. Hear them share their work, journeys, what motivates them to stand for religious freedom in the face of adversity. 3:30 PM

Introduction to Wheat Weaving

San Carlos/ San Juan

Angela and William This class focuses on beginning weaving techniques along with straw preparation and sources on books, materials, and local groups. In this class, each student will make at least two weaving: a Bridget’s Cross or Harvest Knot to bring home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials and supplies are provided. For an example of the project go to www.weaversharp.com. 3:30 PM

San Martin/ San Simeon

Coyote & Friends: Trickster Gods, Humor, & Spirit

Ardantane Understand and celebrate the gods and goddesses of humor, mirth, and chaos with Amber K and Azrael Arynn K. We will meet Coyote, Uzume, Baubo, Raven, Ho Ti, Hare, and other fun deities, and learn why they are essential to a wholistic spiritual practice. Stories, making a talisman, and a short ritual are included. 3:30 PM

Goddess, Snakes & Chimeric Beasts in Iran

Silicon Valley

Max Dashu Ancient Iran gets very little attention but has a rich mythic heritage. We’ll look at really ancient ceramics and magnificent female icons; Elamite goddesses from Susa, Pinigir and Kiririsha; the rare, little-known snake goddess seals from Marhasi, and their analogs at Marlik and in the Zagros mountains. We visit shrines and reliefs of the great goddess Anahita, and look at the wild-side bronzes from Luristan (this means you, animal-lovers). A sumptuous slideshow on thousands of years of Iranian spiritual culture from the Suppressed Histories Archives. 5:00 PM

Open Drum Circle

Oak

PantheaCon Pagans love to drum! To help satisfy the need we’ve set aside this time for you to gather and enjoy. This is an unstructured circle, bring your percussion instruments, join the circle and have fun.

Saturday Evening Schedule 7:00 PM

Cedar/ Pine

Oracles from the Living Tarot

Limerent Arts Once again, the Ship of Fools bound for the ends of the Universe sets sail for a thrilling ride round the Wheel of the Year. Meet the ladies and gents of the Living Tarot: cards brought to life onstage in full and glorious color for your enlightened amusement. Conceived by Catherine Starr, produced by Limerent Arts, directed by Rabbit, and featuring individuals from many different local pagan communities, this year’s show promises to be yet another exciting installment in the ongoing magic of The Oracles from the Living Tarot. 7:00 PM

Fir

Ultimate Energy Yoga

David Maddux A comprisement program design with yoga, T’ai Chi and Qi Gong to harmonize and increase energy to mind, body and spirit by aligning and enhancing one’s natural Chi energy bringing an empowering awareness to your overall health. 7:00 PM

Oak

ADF Ritual

ADF Ár nDra’ocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) is an international druid organization devoted to creating a public tradition of NeoPagan Druidry based on honoring the polytheistic religions of the Indo-European peoples. The Irish words, pronounced “arn ree-ocht fane”, mean “Our Own Druidism”, and that’s just what ADF is—a completely independent tradition of Neopagan Druidism. This year ADF presents a ritual honoring the Gods and Goddesses of the ancient Indo-Europeans. Join us as we open the gates to the Otherworlds and celebrate with us as we honor these Gods and Goddesses that are integrated Neopagan tradition. (ASL interpreted) 7:00 PM

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Tantric Shamanism Breath work Ceremony

Sylvia Brallier Ecstasy is a divine gift that lifts us out of ordinary reality and into a direct experience of the sacred. The transformative fires of ecstasy burn away the blocked energy held in our shadow selves and transmute it into pure energy that may be used for the healing of our world and ourselves. This form of tantric breath work is done within the context of a circle. This ceremony is a profound opportunity to drop away what has been binding you and move forward towards your bliss.

7:00 PM

Songs Inspired by World Mythology

Carmel/ Monterey

Hobbyhorse The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Mythology come alive with songs by Fantasy Folk duo Hobbyhorse. A song inspired by a Native American flood story, one about the Egyptian god Osiris, another about Eurydice’s last moments before she dies; Hobbyhorse reveals the deeper truth within the old stories and myths through music. “Ancient mythology has inspired art, poetry and literature for thousands of years. Within these magical stories the dramas, emotions and characters speak deeply to us all.”—Annie (of Hobbyhorse.) www.hobbyhorsecafe.com or www.myspace.com/hobbyhorsecafe

SATURDAY

Saturday Evening Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

vindicates that entry is not allowed after event starts. ¡ indicates there are limits for admission. .

TIME TITLE 7:00 PM Oracles from the Living Tarot 7:00 PM Ultimate Energy Yoga 7:00 PM ADF Ritual (ASL) 7:00 PM v Tantric Shamanism Breath work Ceremony 7:00 PM Songs Inspired by World Mythology 7:00 PM Hospitality and the Modern Heathen. 7:00 PM ¡ Hit Me Up! A Witches Journey in Casual Encounters/Adult Websites 7:00 PM CAW Phoenix Rising Ritual 7:00 PM Baltic Heathenism 9:00 PM A Shamanic Sacred Sound Experience for Conscious Dance 9:00 PM v An Invocation of Selene, The Moon Goddess 9:00 PM v Ceremony to Honor Inanna and Dumuzi 9:00 PM In Concert: Holly Tannen and Ruth Barrett 9:00 PM Discovering Taoist Wicca and the Wisdom of the Seasons 9:00 PM Love Tips of the Gods: Dating, Relationships, and Sex 9:00 PM ¡ Oracular Seidh 9:00 PM Ancient Path Shamanic Didjeridu 11:00 PM Hauk: Live in Concert 11:00 PM v Transforming Technology with Discordian.com 11:00 PM Kali Puja: Worship of Goddess Kali Maa 11:00 PM Mahal in Concert!!! 11:00 PM v Pombagira: Purpose out of Chaos 11:00 PM The Green Fairy Reborn and the Elixirs of Love

7:00 PM

Hospitality & the Modern Heathen

San Carlos

Tanya Peterson Hospitality is an important part of Heathenry. Its all over the lore, in the sagas, and one of the 9 Noble Virtues. But what does it mean to the Modern Heathen? We will discuss Hospitality in the Lore, and how it fits into Modern Life. 7:00 PM

Hit Me Up! A Witches Journey in Casual Encounters/Adult Websites

San Juan

Linda Loo Connection! So, you compelled by the pull of Eros, feel naughty, or want to explore some tantric sexual healing? Whats a girl to do about all this mw4mw, mw4w, w4mw, m4mw! Couples? Swingers? Bi-Curious? Fear not! We will explore ads, safety, communication, negotiation and ethical navigation. Pics, pitfalls, misrepresentation, boundaries and “no strings attached” will also be covered. Bring a pen and paper for writing exercise and share your online wisdom during our open forum. (Women Only)

SATURDAY

PRESENTER(S) Limerent Arts David Maddux ADF Sylvia Brallier Hobbyhorse Tanya Peterson Linda Loo Church of All Worlds Prudence Priest AXIS MUNDI Tony Mierzwicki Temple of Inanna and Dumuzi Holly Tannen and Ruth Barrett Suzy Peltier (aka Lady Red Hawk) Lia M Salciccia, MA, LMFT Seidhjallr Krystov Didjeri-Doc/Land of the Blind Hauk Discordian.com Chandra Alexandre & SHARANYA Mahal {EthnoFusion Musik} A Thorny Path Jeff Winters

7:00 PM

CAW Phoenix Rising Ritual

ROOM Cedar/ Pine Fir Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Silicon Valley Cedar/ Pine Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Silicon Valley Cedar/ Pine Oak San Jose/ Santa Clara Carmel/ Monterey San Carlos/ San Juan Silicon Valley

San Martin/ San Simeon

Church of All Worlds Through the Magick & Ritual of the Church of All Worlds we will ReLive the mythos of the Phoenix Rising. “We shall rise from the fires of destruction” to Birth our New Era of Healing and ReGeneration. 7:00 PM

Baltic Heathenism

Silicon Valley

Prudence Priest Discussion of Lithuanian ethnic tradition and showing of “Kulgrinda” DVD. Will have Hymns to Perkunas (Thor), Saule (Sun Goddess), and Prussian Chant CD’s, amber, and Baltic Mythology Books on hand. 9:00 PM

Cedar/ Pine

A Shamanic Sacred Sound Experience for Conscious Dance

AXIS MUNDI Sonic Shamanic Trance Groove Join this remarkable collective of musical shamans for Tantric Trance Dancing & Dynamic Whole Body Meditation as they journey through the mystical dimensions of Coherent Emotion & Primal Yearning. “Be prepared to travel the full spectrum of human longing, from the ecstatic to the deranged. You will be profoundly changed and humanized in the process.”

9:00 PM

Oak

An Invocation of Selene, The Moon Goddess

Tony Mierzwicki The lunar cycles are linked with the tides and menstruation, and have been traditionally used by farmers to optimize agriculture. The full moon has been linked with behavioral changes. An effective way of experiencing lunar energies is through the moon goddess, Selene. Selene’s golden crown was said to illuminate the night sky. Every night, Selene journeyed across the heavens, clad in splendid robes, riding in a chariot drawn by two white horses, mules, or cows. Sometimes she was portrayed as mounted on a horse, mule, or bull. The horns of the bull and cows symbolized the crescent moon.

9:00 PM

Ceremony to Honor Inanna & Dumuzi

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Temple of Inanna and Dumuzi This devotional ceremony will honor Inanna, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Her beloved consort Dumuzi, Lord of Shepherd and Field. It will be a typical Temple ritual, adapted to meet hotel requirements. Please dress festively and arrive with clean hands.

9:00 PM

In Concert: Holly Tannen & Ruth Barrett

Carmel/ Monterey

Holly Tannen and Ruth Barrett Once again Ruth and Holly share magical, original and traditional pagan songs and contemporary, thoughtful and ridiculous songs of Renaissance minds in a post-post-modern world. Songs to make you laugh and cry, and songs to sing along with. Accompanying themselves on mountain dulcimers, Holly and Ruth go straight to the heart of the Goddess, in good humor and good grace. 9:00 PM

San Carlos

Discovering Taoist Wicca & the Wisdom of the Seasons

Suzy Peltier (aka Lady Red Hawk) This workshop previews a system called “Taoist Wicca” from the upcoming book entitled: “The Wisdom of the Seasons: A Guide to Wicca, the Chakras and the Tao.” By mixing ritual with Taoist principles and Chakra wisdom this system transforms the Wheel of the Year into a coaching and self-cultivation tool for healing and growth. See how a process of applied introspection can open the sabbats as thematic and energetic connections between the body, mind and spirit: the Unseen, ourselves and our planet. See how your favorite deities can be used with the “Taoist Wiccan” calendar. 9:00 PM

Love Tips of the Gods: Dating, Relationships, & Sex

San Juan

Lia M Salciccia, MA, LMFT It can be difficult to get your bearings enough to functionally seek out, find, and sustain love. With the rules evaporated or rewritten, roles up for grabs, and new models of how to do things on the scene, it can be a confusing time. Because of the internet, it is easier than ever to find like-minded potential lovers. This workshop will help you figure out what you are looking for. It will give some guidance on how to find it through looking, sorting through possibility, assessing fit and compatibility, and communicating with others. Last it will touch on basic relationship tools to keep things going smoothly.

9:00 PM

Oracular Seidh

San Martin/ San Simeon

Seidhjallr Now, as in the ancient North, seers and seeresses journey to the spirit world to find answers to our questions. This practice comes from the heathen tradition, but all are welcome. The energy of the group strengthens the divination. This session is limited to 60 people. For more information about Seidh, see http://www. seidh.org/

9:00 PM

Silicon Valley

Ancient Path Shamanic Didjeridu

Krystov Didjeri-Doc/Land of the Blind A class/workshop for beginning Didjeridu players (didjes provided or bring your own) focusing on healing and shamanic breathwork and ancient native background. DIDJERI-DOC will also work with mid level didj players regarding Sound Healing, as well as offer Deep Earth Sound Healings to those interested. 11:00 PM

Cedar/ Pine

Hauk: Live in Concert

Hauk Hauk—the Premiere Heathen Musical Experience- take a bit of Metal, a bit of Folk, some Rock, Punk, and Classical, mix in the divine fury of Odin and prepare to raise the dead. 11:00 PM

Transforming Technology with Discordian.com

Oak

Discordian.com A ritual to bridge the chasm between Technology and Magick, Discordian.com evokes silicon dreams and psychic bandwidth. Come experience technology that is more than meets the eye as we work with and through modern tools for timeless ends. Hodge meets Podge in this transforming experience.

11:00 PM

Kali Puja: Worship of Goddess Kali Maa

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Chandra Alexandre & SHARANYA Join us for a devotional and ecstatic worship celebration of Kali Maa, Divine Mother, in the Sha’can tradition, a Western Shakta Tantra. All are welcome! A brief overview will introduce the goddess and Her worship. We will then proceed to honor Maa, the Dark One, with hearts open, egos surrendered, and voices uplifted in Her name. Jai Mata Kali ki Jai! 11:00 PM

Mahal in Concert!!!

Carmel/ Monterey

Mahal {EthnoFusion Musik} Be entranced by music from around the world and sung in many languages. Mahal will offer originals, covers, and traditional songs in various genres: folk-rock, tribal, devotional chant, popjazz, meditative, trance. Join Mahal in singing favorite Goddess, Buddist, Hindu and Earth chants. Dance to the gentle or rockin’ tunes thru yoga, tai chi, martial arts moves, butoh, Bharatanatyam, Kathak and other high-energy, free-form sacred circle dances or just sit, listen and breathe.

SATURDAY

11:00 PM

Pombagira: Purpose out of Chaos

San Carlos/ San Juan

A Thorny Path Pombagira, the female half of the Orisha Elegbarra; that which brings purpose out of chaos, comes to us from Afro-Latino traditions found in Brazil. Gira means “dance” and this is how we communicate with the energy of Pombagira. We learn to tap into this energy through movement (dance), specific drum rhythms, guided meditation and communal discussion. This is personal work from a non-western approach to the Divine Feminine. Participants may wish to bring a notebook and writing implement. Dress comfortably.

11:00 PM

The Green Fairy Reborn & the Elixirs of Love

Silicon Valley

Jeff Winters A dozen years ago I fell in love with the Green Temptress Absinthe. Soon I realized it was my duty to share her secrets with a wider audience but I also realized some folks just don’t like the taste. For those I now produce fruit elixirs with similar magical and aphrodisiac properties and I’d like to share my process and impressions with you. I’ll present a brief history of absinthe and answer questions as well as discuss the evolution of my elixers. If the Gods allow, there will be a slide show of historical absinthe art and Her appearances during my recent trip to Paris.

Sunday Morning Schedule 9:00 AM

Candy Ritual

Cedar

Lydia M. Crabtree This ritual for the young and young-at-heart will be available this year with ribbons as proof that the Candy Ritual has bitten you! This tactile learning experience is a great ritual for Family Covens to experience together or for anyone who wants a fun and unique learning experience about the basics of ritual design and execution. Bring your sweet tooth, your sense of adventure and your willingness to actively participate to this one-of-a-kind ritual. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult or teen. If your Family Coven wants to shatter the myth that ritual must be stuffy and grown-up, bring them to the Candy Ritual.

9:00 AM

Wake Up To Spirit Ritual

Pine

Come As You Are Coven Start your day with an eclectic ritual to stimulate the mind, awaken the deep magic, and set the tone for your experience at the Con. Now in its third year at the Con, previous attendees of this ritual say it has helped them ground and focus their energies, gather their guides and entities, and enjoy their Con to the fullest. Come As You Are and be welcome! 9:00 AM

Sacred Partnerships in the Middle East

Fir

the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine, together in partnership and communion. In Anastacia’s PantheaCon workshop, participants will experience, and have the opportunity to learn, three sacromagical tools that are used in the PCA program in the Middle East, promoting awareness beyond the separation created by internal and external conflict. 9:00 AM

Peak Oil & the Pagan Community

Oak

John Michael Greer Peak oil—the point when world production of petroleum begins a permanent decline is already a reality changing the world around us in unexpected ways. Join John Michael Greer, archdruid and author of the new book “The Long Descent: A User’s Guide to the End of the Industrial Age” for a wide-ranging discussion of what peak oil means, what changes it brings, and what today’s Pagan community can expect—and offer—as we begin the transition to a dramatically different world. 9:00 AM

Magical Experience or Mental Illness?

San Jose

Cathy Barber Ever wonder if “it” was a magical experience or the beginning of a mental breakdown? When is it moodiness or depression? Visions or hallucinations? Learn to identify depression, mania, and thought disorders within your spiritual community and what you can do to support those in need. Review symptoms, treatment options and process, and local resources. Updated from 2008 presentation. 9:00 AM

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Persia

Santa Clara

Rev. Jessie Medb Olson The Avesta (the sacred text of the Zoroastrians) offers us one of the best views of the Proto- Iranians. This lecture examines the sacred text of the Avesta, archaeological evidence, and Persian myth. Starting with a scholarly approach to the study of Old Persian religion and belief we will discover the Gods and Goddesses of the Iranic people as well as the religious practices and cosmology of the ancient Persians. 9:00 AM

Orisha 101

Carmel

Baba Esu Wemimo of Ile Orunmila Oshun The Orisha are Divine Forces of Nature that are intimately connected to the consciousness of human beings. This class will focus on a high level overview of the most popular Divine Forces of Nature. The Orisha were born in West Africa and through the slave trade have deeply influenced and affected the cultures of the Caribbean and the United States. We will discuss topics such as: the importance of Elders, methodology of worship, divination, and answer the question, how do I know who my Orisha is? Question and answer session will follow.

Anastacia Nutt Since 2004, Anastacia Nutt and Lila Sophia Tresemer have been actively working with combined Arab and Israeli circles in the Middle East through the Path of the Ceremonial Arts’ Women of Vision program. Our goal is to rekindle the remembrance of

SUNDAY

9:00 AM

Herbs through the ages

Monterey

Kim Pennington The ancient lore of herbs and their magic healing properties will come alive in this workshop! Since the earliest history of life on this planet, herbs have been used by healers and spiritual adepts alike for their remarkable healing properties. We will explore this history and the new insights of herbs. To allow the individual to discover how to apply herbs into their own healing lifestyle.

9:00 AM

Feri Witchcraft & the Otherworld

San Carlos/ San Juan

Morpheus Anima A workshop on Otherworld experience and its role in Feri Tradition witchcraft. The witch as an intermediary between worlds. Building relationships and opening gateways into the Otherworld. Becoming a conduit for Faery power. The Fetch and Faery seership. Otherworldly truth and the Black Heart of Innocence.

9:00 AM

Yoga for Everybody

San Martin/ San Simeon

Holly Allender Relax, stretch, and energize yourself for the day while doing Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga is a gentle technique that allows you to modify poses for added challenge (or ease!) depending on experience. Hatha Yoga focuses on a bold opening and expression of the heart as well as the discipline and training of the body. 9:00 AM

Lady of the Land

Riesling

Linda Costello This lecture/discussion focuses upon the role of the sovereignty goddesses in ancient Celtic cultures, and their significance to the relationship of the People with the Land. We will be discussing the differences between sovereignty goddesses and goddesses of place. We will compare and contrast several examples of sovereignty goddesses, along with the idea of “fit and honorable kingship.” We will encourage open discussion on how we can sustain such a relationship with the Land in this day and age, and why it is essential that we do so. 9:00 AM

Tybondi Asatru & Activism

Silicon Valley

Christina Olague and Joffrey Atlason Christina and Joffrey discuss an Activism tailored to Asatru dogma, which will explain individual, group, and political action. Using the lore, they will define a psychology of action in Asatru philosophy. The 1st Amendment guarantees religious activism as a right of citizenship, and Joffrey and Christina suggest a paradigm for Asatru activism in America. 11:00 AM

Consecration of the Holy Blood

Cedar

Orion Foxwood In Orion’s Faery Seership work, the first attunement the seeker encounters is with the ancestral forces. However, many of us have not “re-sacredized” our lives and accepted the holy presence of our ancestral lineage the powerful role with each play in

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resolving ancestral paradox and mediating redemptive forces of healing to our ancestors (past and future). In this powerful lecture culminating in the consecration of each participant as a “temple of the holy blood”, Orion will work with us to reclaim our place in the vision of humanity and earth’s spiritual design. 11:00 AM

Pine

Talking to the Clouds: Weather Shamanism

Thena MacArthur A hands-on workshop for those wishing to explore weather working within an ethical and shamanic context. In light of the extraordinary global climate changes we are facing, knowing and developing relationship with the spirits of weather not only makes good sense but may be vital to our survival. An intermediate workshop for those who are familiar with the Shamanic Journey (not a guided visualization.) Participants will journey to meet the spirits and share information given to them. 11:00 AM

Fir

The Witch’s Plant Familiar

Christopher Penczak Many witches are familiar with the concept of the animal familiar, the totemic animal or fetch beast, but many witches are also allied with spirits from the plant world. The spirits of herbs, flowers and trees can act as divine guides, protectors and tutors in magick. Each one has its own spiritual medicine that is in harmony with the witch’s purpose in the world. Survey traditional plant allies of the witch, including the spirits of Nightshade, Monkshood, Thorn Apple, Mandrake, Oak, Apple, Hazel, Birch, Rose, Mugwort, Wormwood, and Angelica. Learn how to find your own plant familiar. 11:00 AM

The Nature of Magic: Goddess Myths & Witch Thealogy

Oak

Patrick McCollum This presentation will show how Goddess myth and Witch thealogy reveal the fundamental nature of magic as a thread of creation, and will demonstrate that all of the possibilities to meet our needs and desires exist already in nature and are directly available to us. A detailed and in depth understanding of these concepts will reveal to both the beginner and advanced practitioners new ways to harness this powerful magical force to influence their lives and to shift and change the world around them. (ASL interpreted) 11:00 AM

The Grey School of Wizardry

San Jose

Oberon Zell-Ravenheart After writing the Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard (2004), Oberon created an online School to further such studies. The Grey School of Wizardry offers a 7-year-level Apprenticeship program, culminating in a certificate of “Journeyman Wizard.” Classes are taught by a qualified faculty. 16 Departments include Wizardry, Nature Studies, Magickal Practice, Mind Magicks, Healing, Wortcunning, Divination, Alchemy, Performance, Lifeways, Beast Mastery, Mathemagicks, Cosmology, Ceremonial Magick, Lore, and Dark Arts. Headmaster Oberon and other faculty members will present the Grey School Vision, and show how you can become part of it.

SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 9:00 AM ¡ Candy Ritual 9:00 AM Wake Up To Spirit Ritual 9:00 AM v Sacred Partnerships in the Middle East 9:00 AM Peak Oil and the Pagan Community 9:00 AM Magical Experience or Mental Illness? 9:00 AM Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Persia 9:00 AM Orisha 101 9:00 AM v Herbs through the ages 9:00 AM v Feri Witchcraft and the Otherworld 9:00 AM Yoga for Everybody 9:00 AM Lady of the Land 9:00 AM Tybondi Asatru and Activism 11:00 AM v Consecration of the Holy Blood 11:00 AM Talking to the Clouds: Weather Shamanism 11:00 AM The Witch’s Plant Familiar 11:00 AM The Nature of Magic: Goddess Myths and Witch Thealogy (ASL) 11:00 AM The Grey School of Wizardry 11:00 AM Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Pagan Temple 11:00 AM Why Yes, It Is A Wicked Pack of Cards 11:00 AM The Theology & Practice of Magic in Ancient Egypt 11:00 AM v Psychic Techniques 11:00 AM v A Ritual of Longing 11:00 AM The Interfaith role in disasters 11:00 AM v The Holy Guardian Angel in the Western Tradition 11:00 AM

Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Pagan Temple

Santa Clara

Don Frew Until recently, few knew about Gobekli Tepe, a hilltop archaeological site in upper Mesopotamia. Excavations there have so far uncovered three megalithic stone rings covered with animal carvings —part of a religious structure dated to the 11th Millennium BC. This site predates the invention of agriculture & was being built while Europe was still in the throes of the last Ice Age. This presentation will describe the structures found to date, explain the significance of the site, and show images from visits to the site in 2005 & 2008 and of artifacts from the site now in the Museum of Urfa in Turkey. 11:00 AM

Why Yes, It Is a Wicked Pack of Cards

Carmel

Thalassa A look at the dark, the difficult, the foundation-ruffling and action-packed aspects of the Tarot. Problem cards? No problem! You’ll walk out with a different—and, one hopes, useful—perspective on the shadowy underside of the cards.

SUNDAY

PRESENTER(S) Lydia M. Crabtree Come As You Are Coven Anastacia Nutt John Michael Greer Cathy Barber Rev. Jessie Medb Olson Baba Esu Wemimo Kim Pennington Morpheus Anima Holly Allender Linda Costello Christina Olague and Joffrey Atlason Orion Foxwood Thena MacArthur Christopher Penczak Patrick McCollum Oberon Zell-Ravenheart Don Frew Thalassa Richard Reidy Drew Ward Fellowship of Druidism Ronan and friends Damian Murphy

11:00 AM

ROOM Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel Monterey San Carlos/ San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley Cedar Pine Fir Oak San Jose Santa Clara Carmel Monterey San Carlos/ San Juan San Martin/ San Simeon Riesling Silicon Valley

The Theology & Practice of Magic in Ancient Egypt

Monterey

Richard Reidy Ten measures of magic have come into the world. Egypt received nine of these, the rest of the world one measure. (Talmud b. Qid. 49b)What was the unique theological perspective of ancient Egypt that helped shape the actual practice of magic? What specific methods were used by the magician priests to bring about the desired change? This presentation will be an introduction to authentic ancient Egyptian Magical practice, including the specific mechanics employed by the ancient priesthood. A Bibliography will be provided for further reading. 11:00 AM

Psychic Techniques

San Carlos/ San Juan

Drew Ward A “practical magic” approach to psychic techniques useful in both magical and mundane settings. This is an “audience participation” experience, and a detailed practice handout is provided.

11:00 AM

A Ritual of Longing

San Martin/ San Simeon

Fellowship of Druidism for the Latter Age The rituals of modern American Druidism almost always feature sacred fire as gateway for offerings to the Powers. At a venue where fire cannot be employed in ritual, we have an opportunity to confront and consider those times when the Gods and Goddesses seem to have left us alone to contend with adversity and deprivation. This ritual will draw on the experience of the Gaelic cultures in striving to survive when stripped of language and customs.

11:00 AM

Riesling

The Interfaith role in disasters

Ronan and friends It has been noted on Federal, State, and Local levels, that in a disaster Government will not be able to fully assist people, and that is assuming people have listened and prepared. In times of crisis in the past people have turned to Religion, and houses of religion for aid and shelter. You may be prepared, your coven may be prepared, but do you have any idea what other groups, traditions, or people of other faith are doing? Let’s find out, what we have. 11:00 AM

Silicon Valley

The Holy Guardian Angel in the Western Tradition

Damian Murphy An examination of the entity known alternately as the Holy Guardian Angel, the Augoides, Agathodaimon, the Sufi Man of Light, the Higher Genius, the Inner Guide, and many other names. The lecture will include an examination of the Holy Guardian Angel in light of many different cultures, as well as an overview of some of the techniques whereby Knowledge and Conversation with this personal deity may be initiated.

Sunday Afternoon Schedule 1:30 PM

Brigid Healing Circle

Cedar

Selena Fox Attune and work with the Goddess Brigid for healing self, others, and the planet. This spiritual healing rite includes chanting, meditation, and energy raising, and features alignments with Brigid of the Sacred Oak, Sacred Swan, Sacred Sun, Sacred Well, and Shining Spirit. Participants are invited, but not required, to bring a piece of jewelry or other object to be energized during the ceremony. Open to women and men.

1:30 PM

Experience Your Past Lives

Pine

Donald Michael Kraig This is the presentation everyone was talking about last year! People who have never experienced a past life did so in this workshop. You’ll discover what past lives are and why they’re important. You’ll also learn what hypnosis is and what it isn’t. You’ll have the chance to be hypnotized several times and actually experience a past life. People who think they “can’t be hypnotized” will be the first ones to trance out! This was filled to overflowing last year, so come early and don’t miss out.

1:30 PM

Folklore as History? The View from Colleges & Cauldrons

Fir

Raven Grimassi & Sabina Magliocco Join Anthropology professor Sabina Magliocco and author Raven Grimassi as they interpret the origins and meanings of two old Italian traditions: the good witch Befana, and the stag-man of Castelnuovo di Volturno, a town in Abruzzi where every February, a stag is hunted, killed and resurrected in an ancient ritual. These presenters, often portrayed in opposition to one another, now join forces for an exploration of their different interpretations of oral tradition and folklore and their relationship to Pagan belief and practice. Come prepared for what is sure to be a controversial and lively presentation. 1:30 PM

Holding Power Well

Oak

Starhawk This workshop explores issues of power and leadership. How do we take our power and own it as a life-giving force? How do we recognize when we do have power, and use it in ways that empower others? How do we nurture and support leadership in our groups, while also holding our leaders accountable? This is a workshop for anyone who has struggled with these issues in relationships or groups. We will consider power within sacred space, and through ritual, trance, and energy work develop the tools we need to transform destructive patterns into energies freed for change. (ASL interpreted) 1:30 PM

Writing Pagan Songs & Chants

San Jose

Holly Tannen and Ruth Barrett Two Pagan songwriters share their secrets of powerful Pagan song writing. We’ll talk about reworking old songs, where melody comes from, rhythm and rhyme, the magic of metaphor, connecting with audiences, and how to make a funny song funnier.

1:30 PM

The Goddess in Oaxaca

Santa Clara

Greg Stafford This is a slide show and sharing of Greg’s spiritual discoveries of The Goddess in Oaxaca, Mexico, under the friendly guidance of el curandero Jorge Cirijio, enthrallment with the local spirits of the land, and the support of his wife Suzanne. This is not theory, this is experience. 1:30 PM

Tree Medicine, Magic, & Lore

Carmel

Ellen Evert Hopman A slide show of trees that are easily found in North America, and a discussion of their medicinal uses, mythology and spiritual significance. Presented by the author of the new novel PRIESTESS OF THE FOREST: A DRUID JOURNEY and of the new tree herbal A DRUID’S HERBAL OF SACRED TREE MEDICINE. Ellen Evert Hopman is Co-Chief of the Whiteoak Druid Order (Ord na Darach Gile) and lives in an Oak forest in Western Massachusetts.

SUNDAY

Sunday Afternoon Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 1:30 PM ¡ Brigid Healing Circle 1:30 PM Experience Your Past Lives 1:30 PM Folklore as History? The View from Colleges and Cauldrons 1:30 PM Holding Power Well (ASL) 1:30 PM v Writing Pagan Songs and Chants 1:30 PM The Goddess in Oaxaca 1:30 PM Tree Medicine, Magic, and Lore 1:30 PM Seshat - Ceremonial Magick for Women 1:30 PM v Mother and Daughter Goddess Tea Party 1:30 PM Set: Evil or Misunderstood? 1:30 PM v In praise of Freyja 1:30 PM v Faerie Fotos/Fae Transformation Workshop 1:30 PM Magical Stones Workshop 3:30 PM ¡ Wild Women Witches Chant for Peace 3:30 PM v The Faery Tradition of Fiona Macleod 3:30 PM The Non-Dual, Polytheism and Contemporary Magic(k) 3:30 PM Pan: The God of All 3:30 PM The Origins of an Ancient Hebrew God 3:30 PM Witches Garden/Pagan Permaculture 3:30 PM v Things really do go BUMP in the night! 3:30 PM v Spiritual Community Support & the Modern Soldier 3:30 PM Energy Healing- Beginning to Intermediate 3:30 PM Djehuty (Thoth) & Heka: Gods of Magic in Ancient Egypt 3:30 PM Open Seidh Ritual 3:30 PM v Restorative Harp Experience 3:30 PM Chaos and the Restoration of Pagan Wisdom 3:30 PM Live Charity Auction 1:30 PM

Seshat—Ceremonial Magick for Women

Monterey

Brandy Williams Ceremonial Magick can be challenging for Pagan and feminist women. This presentation explores how women’s language and approach to authority differs from men’s in Western culture and how this impacts our experience of the ceremonial systems. We will invoke Seshat to support women in speaking and act with authority in the realms of high magick. 1:30 PM

Mother & Daughter Goddess Tea Party

San Carlos

Bonni Cardoza When women gather, great power is created and great things can happen. Mothers and daughters of all ages are welcome to enjoy tea and share stories about the great mother and their own great mothers. We will sip tea, snack on delicious cookies and even enjoy a puppet show. Come dressed in costume if you like, with white gloves and bonnets!

SUNDAY

PRESENTER(S) ROOM Selena Fox Cedar Donald Michael Kraig Pine Raven Grimassi & Sabina Magliocco Fir Starhawk Oak Holly Tannen and Ruth Barrett San Jose Greg Stafford Santa Clara Ellen Evert Hopman Carmel Brandy Williams Monterey Bonni Cardoza San Carlos Tony Mierzwicki San Juan Diana Paxson San Martin/ San Simeon Cyoakha Grace O’Manion—FAERIE FOTOS Riesling Kay Pannell Silicon Valley Z Budapest Cedar Steve Blamires Pine Panel of Respected Authors! Fir Jason Mankey Oak Elisheva Nesher San Jose F.F.R.A.S.S. Santa Clara Darkwatch & Northern NV Paranormal Carmel Puget Sound Celtic Reconstructionists Monterey Gus diZerega San Carlos Richard Reidy San Juan Seidh Sisters San Martin/ San Simeon The High Priestess and Reverend Alex Riesling Max Dashu Silicon Valley — Upper Mezzanine

1:30 PM

Set: Evil or Misunderstood?

San Juan

Tony Mierzwicki Set was the supreme deity of neolithic tribesmen in predynastic Egypt. In the Pyramid texts, Set was a helper of the dead. In the Book of Coming Forth by Day, Set defended the Solar Barque on its journey through the underworld. Eventually, Set became the personification of evil, as clearly seen in the Osiris myths. When the Greeks invaded Egypt in Classical times, Set became identified with Typhon, a monster with a hundred dragons’ heads. In later times, Set became one of the prototypes for the Christian Satan. This lecture will give an insight into the real nature of Set. 1:30 PM

In praise of Freyja

San Martin/ San Simeon

Diana Paxson Freyja is the Norse Lady of Love, but she is not only the giver of passion, but the winner of Brisingamen, the mistress of magic, an abandoned wife, and the great goddess who welcomes heroes and maidens to her hall. She is the golden goddess, lusty and loving, who gives us what we need. In this devotional ritual we will encounter her many aspects and talents and receive her blessing.

1:30 PM

Riesling

Faerie Fotos/Fae Transformation Workshop

Cyoakha Grace O’Manion-FAERIE FOTOS This workshop-photo shoot will utilize already exposed images of Deep Nature to magically double expose you as a winged woman. This transformation is Shamanic in nature, Celtic/ Druid/Faerie in intent and fun and very creative. Bring special wings if you own them, if not, they will be provided. We will meet and open sacred fae space, then proceed to transform ourselves with make up, wings, wigs and costumes, with love and support into fantasy. We will do your magical faerie foto shoot. This is NOT photoshop layers but rather a magical process with film. Expect to receive a portrait. and be prepared to perhaps be a part of FAERIEFOTOS PAGAN CALENDAR 2010.

1:30 PM

Magical Stones Workshop

Silicon Valley

Kay Pannell How to use, why they work, why they aren’t working for you, what not to do. 3:30 PM

Wild Women Witches Chant for Peace

Cedar

3:30 PM

Pan: The God of All

Jason Mankey In Greek, the word “Pan” translates to “everything” or “all”. Find outjust how important Pan was to the ancient Greeks, as Jason traces his history from his humble beginnings in the mountains of Arcadia to his rise into the pantheon of the ancient Greeks to his re-emergence in the 19th century. This workshop also explores how Pan was worshipped and perceived in the ancient world and why he might be even more important today. As with all things Pan, this workshop is also full of laughter and jokes. 3:30 PM

Elisheva Nesher The ancient Hebrews were not monotheists; their Supreme God is actually a melding of different West Semitic traditions, which gave him differing and sometimes contradictory traits. We will discuss what is known about these traditions in the light or modern archeology and comparative religion. Pls come with questions Q&A are always welcome 3:30 PM

Witches Garden/Pagan Permaculture

3:30 PM

The Faery Tradition of Fiona Macleod

Pine

San Jose

The Origins of an Ancient Hebrew God

Z Budapest When women raise their voices in an intense and powerful chant, their divine unison becomes the voice of the Goddess. Join us as we gather to raise power for transformation. We will be working with Medusa, Hecate, and Pax to cease violence, bring balance, and create a more vagina-friendly world. (Women only)

Oak

Santa Clara

F.F.R.A.S.S. FFRASS celebrates 5 years of putting the Earth back in earthbased religion! Join us for presentations on smart gardening techniques, network with other pagan gardeners. Bring seeds for the Seed Swap. Wear something green! Carmel

Things really do go BUMP in the night!

Steve Blamires The writings of Fiona Macleod from 1893-1905 contain the first and perhaps only in-depth and detailed account of the Faery tradition from an actual Faery. Previously unknown gods, goddesses, mythology, lore, rituals and magical information are laid out in her substantial body of writing produced over a twelve year period. In particular her play “The Immortal Hour”, later a hugely successful opera, lays out a complete ritual involving the interactions of the human world and the world of Faery. This and other important Fiona Macleod writings will be discussed and explained by Steve in this unique presentation.

Darkwatch Paranormal, Northern Nevada Paranormal Ghosts and the supernatural have intrigued people for years. Those who have had interactions with Spirits or Ghosts know how life-altering that can be. What we will be doing in this workshop is give some information on various types of Ghosts and Supernatural Beings. How to use ghost hunting equipment correctly and how to conduct an investigation. This will include pictures we have taken, and information on how to start your own investigative team.

3:30 PM

Puget Sound Celtic Reconstructionists When a member requested a blessing in preparation for deployment to the Persian Gulf, we were faced with a major challenge. What obligations do spiritual communities have toward members in the armed forces? How much warrior lore of the Celts applies to the modern soldier? What ritual elements are needed to send them off well and welcome them home whole? Three community members will discuss the issues that arose, the solutions we considered, and why we ultimately chose the way we did. Due to the sensitive subject matter and highly contextual nature of the discussion, latecomers will not be admitted.

The Non-Dual, Polytheism & Contemporary Magic(k)

Fir

Panel of Respected Authors! Is the Divine many, one, zero, or all of the above? Why do we even care? How do our theological definitions affect our practice and our spiritual communities? Put on your critical-thinking caps and join authors T. Thorn Coyle, Ivo Dominguez Jr, Lon Milo Duquette, Diana Paxson and Christopher Penczak for a lively theological argument (oops! we meant discussion) about the nature of God(s) and Magic(k). Moderated by Stephanie Taylor.

3:30 PM

Spiritual Community Support & the Modern Soldier

Monterey

SUNDAY

3:30 PM

Energy Healing-—Beginning to Intermediate

San Carlos

Gus diZerega This workshop combines explanation with personal experience. Based on participant’s prior experience, topics can include: moving healing energy within your own body, the importance of motivation, auric cleansing, chakra stimulation, relieving energy coagulations that lead to physical symptoms such as pain and stiffness, working with depression and anger, self-cleansing, spirits, and applying these methods in healing circles, coven circles, and other spiritually oriented groups. This workshop integrates what I learned studying six years with a Brazilian shaman as well as almost twenty years of healing work. 3:30 PM

San Juan

Djehuty (Thoth) & Heka: Gods of Magic in Ancient Egypt

Richard Reidy Djehuty (called Thoth by the Greeks) and Heka are important gods of magic in ancient Egypt. By examining ancient texts and inscriptions we will develop a fuller and deeper profile for both deities, not solely in their roles as gods of magic but also in their relationship to this world, the divine realm, and the Duat (i.e., the afterlife dimension). We will also focus on their well known roles as gods of magic and what this means to those of us following a Kemetic Reconstructionist path. 3:30 PM

Open Seidh Ritual

San Martin/ San Simeon

Seidh Sisters Seidh Sisters is a group made up of individual Seidhkonas from around the country. Although we each have our individual Seidh histories and styles we come together at PantheaCon to offer a service to our community. This will be an open ritual and we have permission to go into the dinner break. Please feel free to come on by and ask your questions. 3:30 PM

Restorative Harp Experience

Riesling

The High Priestess and Reverend Alex Give your body a break! Experience profound relaxation and gentle healing as you are led through simple laying-down yoga poses which passively stretch the body. Cascading sounds of the gentle harp serenade you into a state of deep stillness. This is a perfect activity to ground you after an amazing weekend of high frequency magic and high energy shopping! Surrender to the healing magic of the High Priestess.

3:30 PM

Chaos & the Restoration of Pagan Wisdom

Silicon Valley

Max Dashu “Huang! Hu! Miao! Ming! Profound! Mysterious! In the center there are essences, most true essences.” Spirals, spiritual Essence, and the Creative Power of Deep Night, in sacred traditions of the Chinese, Maori, Senufo, Greeks, Kogi, Pueblos, Maya, Britons, and Dogon. Serpents and labyrinths and womb vessels, oh yeah! The Deep through which we are renewed, “the ocean of being from which the cosmos pours” (Chandi Paath), as seen through rock art, offering pots, and sacred objects of all kinds.

SUNDAY

3:30 PM

Live Charity Auction

Upper Mezzanine

Come support your favorite Pagan Organizations and get good stuff too.

Sunday Evening Schedule 7:00 PM

A Walk in the Garden of Polarity

Cedar

Catherine Pennington Come take a walk with us through the Garden of the Wiccan Lady and the Lord to explore and celebrate Divine Polarity from a decidedly eclectic Wiccan perspective. Covens and solitaries from the Gardnerian, NROOGD, Coven of the Sacred Feminine, CAYA, Dark Moon Circle, NineSisters Ritual Group, and Eclectic Wiccan traditions among others, will take you on a journey to explore different aspects of the Goddess and God. This ritual will contains a guided meditation. Wear celebratory garb, your cords, and any coven insignia you may have. Everyone Wiccan, or not, are most welcome and share in this celebration! No young children.

7:00 PM

Resonance: A Gay Alternative to Polarity

Pine

Hyperion In typical witchcraft circles, polarity between genders is used to amplify energy to accomplish magic. For gay men and lesbians, using the principle of polarity is foreign, non-intuitive and ultimately goes against our spiritual grain. Enter the Principle of Resonance, the resolving of polarity, where “like amplifies like”. Explore the Principle of Resonance between like genders in this lecture and hands-on workshop where we see the Gods within one another echoed infinitely back at us, and how to apply this principle in healing, magic and more. 7:00 PM

Dearly Beloved… An Ol’ Time Feri Tent Revival

Fir

Feri Initiates, Students & Guests Come gather between the worlds for a syncretic celebration of love and laughter in the time honored tradition of the ole time tent revival. Join with Feri initiates, students and guests for Feri faith inspired readings, songs and sermons in a mystical congregation where the Gods of Feri will be called to come on in, kick off their shoes and set a spell. So bring out your Sunday Best and come lift up your hearts and voices, as we raise the roof in Southern F(a)eri(e) Style. Yes...fans will be provided. (Adults only)

7:00 PM

Druid Ritual with Danse Macabre

Oak

Druids of O.B.O.D. The Order of Bard, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) presents their popular Druid ritual celebrated with the performing arts. Join the grand procession led by Danse Macabre with chanting, drumming, and props that you help create. Bring drums you can carry, your creativity, and prepare to celebrate. Ritual is not something you watch, it’s something you do.

7:00 PM

Meet Hecate, Lady of Darkness & Light

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Ardantane Join Amber K and Azrael Arynn K in a visit to this ancient and complex goddess of many faces: Persephone’s Guide; Protectress of the Home; Great Mother; Queen of Heaven, Earth, and Underworld; Goddess of Witches, Lady of the Crossroads, Keeper of the Keys, and much more. Lecture, discussion, and short ritual.

7:00 PM

Broceliande Concert

Carmel/ Monterey

Broceliande Join Celtic/Medieval quartet Broceliande in a joyous musical celebration of life! Broceliande will perform an inviting blend of Celtic, Medieval, and Renaissance music, ranging from upbeat dances to haunting ballads to multi-part a capella madrigals. With Margaret Davis (vocals, Celtic harp, recorders, flute), Karl Franzen (guitar, vocals, bouzouki, whistle, melodeon), Kristoph Klover (vocals, guitars, octave mandolin, oboe) and Kris Yenney (cello, vocals, gamba, percussion). 7:00 PM

Volcano Ritual & Workshop

San Carlos/ San Juan

Thena MacArthur Ritual and Journey work. We will talk to the most powerful creators on and of the Earth. Centered on global and personal questions, and the need to obtain answers from the ancient spirits of the Volcanoes, especially our local spirit in the Oakland Hills. Participants will shamanically journey, conduct self healing and honor ‘fire mountains’ through ritual. 7:00 PM

Ekklesía Antínoou Lupercalia Ritual

San Martin/ San Simeon

Ekklesía Antínoou A traditional Ekklesía Antínoou communal ritual (invoking the Obelisk, expressing the Antinoan Petition and Prayer Against Persecution, chanting of hymns), featuring a modern Lupercalia portion coinciding with the traditional date (February 15), and also including an observance of Parentalia, and the Communalia (an alliance-building covenant with representatives of other polytheistic groups). Bring food or flower offerings if you wish! Other ritual participants will include Elisheva Nesher, Rabbit, Ember Cooke, Lupa, Derik Cowan, Jack Faust, Erynn Laurie, Ogam, Michael Routery, and more! Some ritual nudity may be involved, as well as light flogging, in the Lupercalia.

7:00 PM

Divining your Deity

Riesling

Round Tower Experience a Round Tower ritual and share in the euphoria that is a room full of gods and goddess. We’ll call our favorites and invite you to do the same. By meeting varied forms of the divine in ritual we hope that you will get a better sense of who they are to you, rather than what history has called them. After learning about our deities we will honor them by charging trinkets, which you can take home to ‘lure’ deity into your life. The trinket that chooses you will be your guide as to which deity is for you!

7:00 PM

Those Who Have Gone Before

Silicon Valley

Alaric Albertsson When we think of “ancestors”, most of us find our thoughts go immediately to our genetic pedigrees. This presentation explores the various kinds of ancestors we have, and how we can call upon their aid and advice. 9:00 PM

Erisian High Mass

Cedar

AJMC Traditional Discordian Ritual and Sacred High Mass of Eris— Join the AJMC for our 23rd year of chaotic bliss! Shake sacred gourds! Eat Sacred Twinkies! Drink Sacred Tang! Frighten neighbors and thrill the children! Bring gourd for maximum spiritual energy power! 9:00 PM

Jammin with the Gods

Pine

Dog Barks (PantheaCon Tech Crew) Okay, the drummers always have their circles. It’s time that we guitar players get a chance, too. Bring your guitar (or other instruments) for an hour of Jammin’ with the Gods. Bring songs (originals & covers; Beatles to Cat Stevens, Gaia’s Voice to Grateful Dead to ???) 9:00 PM

Dance the Goddess

Fir

Jessica Zebrine Gray Join us to experience the connection of mind, body and spirit as we dance in honor of the sacred. The primary dance is based on Tara, a Tibetan Goddess of Wisdom and Compassion (for more information see www.taradhatu.org). In this dance, we purify our minds to recognize our own true nature as beings of wisdom, compassion & power. We also do Dances of Universal Peace, particularly from Buddhist and earth-centered traditions. The mandala dances are simple movement meditations which can be done by anyone, regardless of experience, gender or physical capability. Dance with us! 9:00 PM

Oak

Yes They Are! Meeting & Greeting the Queerest of the Gods.

The Circle of Dionysons Throughout history, members of what is known today as the GLBT community held important positions in the priesthoods of various deities the world over. However, current traditions that emphasize “fertile” relationships between Goddess and God and idealize a heterosexual “Great Rite” can relegate our experiences and sensibilities to the sidelines. But our very existence proves that there are purposes in life as important as procreation, and every purpose in life is represented by its own set of deities. GLBT-specific circles often find unexpected allies. In this theatrical ritual, we’d like you to meet them. Under 18 must have guardian’s informed consent.

SUNDAY

Sunday Evening Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 7:00 PM v A Walk in the Garden of Polarity 7:00 PM Resonance: A Gay Alternative to Polarity 7:00 PM ¡ Dearly Beloved... An Ole Time Feri Tent Revival 7:00 PM Druid Ritual with Danse Macabre 7:00 PM v Meet Hecate, Lady of Darkness and Light 7:00 PM Broceliande Concert 7:00 PM Volcano Ritual and Workshop 7:00 PM v Ekklesía Antínoou Lupercalia Ritual 7:00 PM v Divining your Deity 7:00 PM Those Who Have Gone Before 9:00 PM Erisian High Mass 9:00 PM Jammin with the Gods 9:00 PM Dance the Goddess 9:00 PM Yes They Are! Meeting and Greeting the Queerest of the Gods. 9:00 PM v Stones and Cauldrons: Meditation Techniques of Filidecht 9:00 PM Concert with R J Stewart and Anastacia Nutt 9:00 PM v A Black Woman Speaks 9:00 PM v The Guardians of the Feri Tradition 9:00 PM Fiber Arts Show & Tell 11:00 PM Spark Collective Fire Circle 11:00 PM The Shaman’s Dance with the Divine 11:00 PM Mystical Secrets of Music and Sound 11:00 PM Concert 11:00 PM All Acts of Love and Pleasure: Aphrodite in the Ancient World 11:00 PM Brewing Mead and Cider for Rituals 11:00 PM Bardic Circle 9:00 PM

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Stones & Cauldrons: Meditation Techniques of Filidecht

Erynn Laurie The Gaelic poetic tradition of Filidecht has left hints of several meditative techniques. Join author Erynn Rowan Laurie in an experiential workshop as we explore a few of these. Please bring something to use for the Stone on the Belly technique —a stone, book, or other relatively heavy object at least fist sized for use as a focus in this breathing exercise. Doors will close ten minutes after workshop begins to allow for quiet focus on meditation without interruption.

9:00 PM

Concert with R J Stewart & Anastacia Nutt

Carmel/ Monterey

PRESENTER(S) Catherine Pennington Hyperion Feri Initiates, Students & Guests Druids of O.B.O.D. Ardantane Broceliande Thena MacArthur Ekklesía Antínoou Round Tower Alaric Albertsson AJMC Dog Barks (PantheaCon Tech Crew) Jessica Zebrine Gray The Circle of Dionysons Erynn Laurie R J Stewart Luna Pantera Storm Faerywolf Lorrie Wood Bay Area Spark Collective Kenn Day aka Kenn Deigh Hobbyhorse Kenny Klein Jason Mankey Joel Schonbrunn Valerie Voigt

9:00 PM

A Black Woman Speaks

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Luna Pantera In 1950 Beah Richards performed a one-woman monologue that shocked The Chicago Women for Peace, an all white liberal organization. Now, almost 59 Years later women are still trying to come together to heal ourselves, our love ones, and the world; and sometimes unity is not possible until we remember and acknowledge our history. A Black Woman Speaks transforms Ms. Richards monologue into a six woman ritual piece that calls on the energies of the Ancestors, the Descendent, and the Ancient Ones; presenting the bitter pill of our past and the sweet honey wine of what our future could be! There will be a discussion after with the performers.

R J Stewart Join R J and Anastacia for a concert of original songs and instrumental music, plus haunting ancient magical ballads from Scotland. R J Stewart is a prolific songwriter and composer, who has written and recorded for feature films, theater, and television. Featuring 70 stringed psaltery, guitar, flute, and other instruments.

SUNDAY

9:00 PM

The Guardians of the Feri Tradition

San Martin/ San Simeon

Storm Faerywolf An important aspect of various forms of witchcraft is working with discarnate beings. In the Feri tradition we work with many, but those known as the Watchers or Guardians are perhaps among the most important in terms of their impact on our personal evolution. We will discuss these ancient and mighty beings and then perceive them directly through invocation and simple ritual..

9:00 PM

Fiber Arts Show & Tell

Silicon Valley

Lorrie Wood Do the voices in your head, no longer content with spending all your money on statues, incense, and doodads, now encourage you to buy increasingly exotic tools and materials for fiber-based crafts? Are you experienced or just getting started and want to see who else knits, crochets, spins, or felts in public? This panel is open to anyone with interest or experience in any of the fiber and textile arts as applied to their personal magical and/or spiritual practice. At least half of this panel will be devoted to show and tell among the audience. 11:00 PM

Spark Collective Fire Circle

Cedar

Bay Area Spark Collective Transform yourself with sacred dance, chanting & service. Enter the circle through these portals. Together we create a container for spontaneous acts of creative self-expression & magical community-building. We invoke the directions before beginning our journey around the center, the Spirit. Then anything can happen as you open yourself to deep witnessing & sacred play. Join us, listening to what the moment needs. Above all this is a safe space to stretch your spirit, trying new things! 11:00 PM

The Shaman’s Dance with the Divine

Pine

Kenn Day aka Kenn Deigh An interactive and experiential workshop, using the spiritual technology of Post-Tribal Shamanism to connect with spirits and the divine in meaningful and powerful ways. Includes work with ancestors, spirit allies, gods and goddesses. We will be using techniques described in Dance of Stones: A Shamanic Road Trip, as well as other tools derived from over 30 years of practical experience. 11:00 PM

Mystical Secrets of Music & Sound

San Jose/ Santa Clara

Hobbyhorse Everyone is moved by music, but do you know the deeper, spiritual reasons why? We offer an interactive, fun and informative workshop to introduce you to the esoteric meaning of sound and music for both musicians and non-musicians. Learn about the music of the spheres, the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, how to use toning to stimulate the chakras, and how to drum the 4 elements on one of the oldest instruments, the frame drum. Learn how you, the cosmos, and the awesome power of music are connected. Website: www.MysticalSecretsOfMusic.com

11:00 PM

Carmel/ Monterey

Concert

Kenny Klein Kenny Klein is a well known Pagan musician, playing in genres that include Celtic, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues and Gothic. This year Kenny is joined by a full band featuring Anna Klein on bass. Join Kenny for Mythology, Goth Girls, Dead Gerbils and Pagan Bluegrass. 11:00 PM

San Carlos/ San Juan

All Acts of Love & Pleasure: Aphrodite in the Ancient World

Jason Mankey Aphrodite is beloved in the Pagan world, but how was she really worshipped by the ancient Greeks and Romans? In this workshop we’ll explore Aphrodite’s origins in the Middle East, and how this former protectress became the goddess of love and beauty. The workshop will also explore the idea of “Sacred Prostitution” and look at how it was applied to the worship of Aphrodite. Whether you are a lonely heart looking for the goddess of love, or one of her many priestesses, you’re bound to learn something about Her at this workshop. 11:00 PM

Brewing Mead & Cider for Rituals

San Martin/ San Simeon

Joel Schonbrunn Learn the ages old traditions of brewing mead and cider for use in rituals. 11:00 PM

Bardic Circle

Silicon Valley

Valerie Voigt Come celebrate Pagan bardic arts! Of old, the bards kept the sacred knowledge and tribal history in song and verse. You may participate in performing, or not, as you will. Performances should be limited to about 3 minutes, and may include song, poetry, stories, dance, or other sacred arts. Both your own compositions and traditional works containing sacred lore are welcome.

Monday Morning Schedule 9:00 AM

To Court the Muse—Goddesses of Inspiration

Pine

Veronica Cummer Without inspiration, nothing beautiful and sublime could come into being. Without the Muse, there is no inspiration. How do you court the Muse? Why would you choose to form a relationship with Her? A discussion on the creative force of the Muse, the many faces that She wears as Goddess, and how She touches and has touched the lives of us all from the ancient past to the future yet to come. The discussion will be followed by a brief ritual and guided meditation to contact the Muse and evoke Her aid in discovering your creative gifts.

9:00 AM

The Occult Art of Ithell Colquhoun

Fir

Amy Hale Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988) was a British painter, writer, and poet who, despite formally separating herself from the British Sur-

MONDAY

Monday Morning Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 9:00 AM v To Court the Muse--Goddesses of Inspiration 9:00 AM The Occult Art of Ithell Colquhoun 9:00 AM Every Day Reiki - Magical & Mundane 9:00 AM Serving the Community 9:00 AM Boundaries & Mentoring: develop and assert effective boundaries 9:00 AM Pagan Prayer Beads for Fun and Prophet 9:00 AM Saturn Can Bite Me! 9:00 AM v Our grandmothers as Goddess 9:00 AM Dark Imaginations 11:00 AM Sacred Circle Dance (no experience needed) 11:00 AM Theater Games and Tarot 11:00 AM Chakra Power 11:00 AM Pagans, Interfaith, & the International Scene (ASL) 11:00 AM Orisha 201: Spiritual Elevation 11:00 AM Village Witchery 11:00 AM Divine Embodiment: Assumption, Drawing Down, Aspecting, Possessi 11:00 AM Defining Sacred Space 11:00 AM v Intermediate Wheat Weaving 11:00 AM Runes as Active Tools for Change 11:00 AM Psychic Protection Workshop 11:00 AM v God and Goddess: Father Priest, Mother Priestess realist movement in 1940, was deeply committed to Surrealism throughout her entire life. She may have also been one of the most prolific and original occultists of the 20th century. In addition to her interest in the Golden Dawn , which inspired her 1975 history The Sword of Wisdom, she was an initiate of several Druidic orders, a member of the O.T.O, a Martinist, an alchemist and a CoMason. This illustrated presentation will be an introduction to her life, art and magick. 9:00 AM

Every Day Reiki—Magical & Mundane

Santa Clara

Francena Marie Hancock Based in Essential Reiki—explore where working with the life force energies which are all around us are instantly and completely available. Do You know Reiki? Probably more than you ‘think’. Want to find out more about what it is to ‘live’ with the access to the energies around us in a gentle yet powerful way. What makes Reiki different from other ‘healing’ modalities? Why is Reiki a tool for this time on the planet? I want to share with you the information about the ‘gift of Reiki’. See you here! 9:00 AM

Serving the Community

Carmel

Dennis Ford This is about being in service the community. If through acting as an information source for the community at large, an organization or just your local pagan community, or stepping forward to serve as a

MONDAY

PRESENTER(S) Veronica Cummer Amy Hale Francena Marie Hancock Dennis Ford Rev. Crystal Blanton >ogam- & Clare Vaughn Jennifer Rutherford Victoria Slind-Flor Anaar Bay Area Circle Dancers Robin Dolan Donald Michael Kraig Don Frew, etc. Baba Esu Wemimo Valerie Voigt Ivo Dominguez Jr Hilary Ayer Angela and William Kaedrich Olsen Mateyo Empie Lydia M. Crabtree

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leader of a group. This will go into problems common to leader such as ego. Being a leader is about serving the people and the gods, not ourselves. It will also go into various forms of community service. This will also go into lore that shows community service. 9:00 AM

Boundaries & Mentoring: develop & assert effective boundaries

Monterey

Rev. Crystal Blanton Discuss and learn ways to create and evaluate your boundaries or expectations for those you are mentoring. Discussion will include the different types of boundaries, how and why boundaries are important in any working spiritual relationship, how they promote spiritual studies for self and others we work with. This workshop will also address the differences between boundaries and expectations with “traditional” ways of mentoring and distance mentoring. 9:00 AM

Pagan Prayer Beads for Fun & Prophet

San Carlos

>ogam- & Clare Vaughn Discover ancient and modern ways to map the cosmos with beads and then participate in the realms you have mapped. Learn how you can meditate, explore inner space, do magick, and commune with the Gods and Goddesses, all using a simple strand of beads. Clare Vaughn and >ogam- will guide you through this indepth workshop on the growing phenomenon of pagan prayer beads. Bring your ideas, questions, and your own prayer beads (if you have them) for a lively learning experience.

9:00 AM

Saturn Can Bite Me!

San Juan

Jennifer Rutherford Saturn: planet of ass-kicking. What does it mean in your chart, and how do you handle it? Bring a printout of your natal chart (and/or the charts of folks you know for comparison) and we’ll discuss the four main personal aspects of Saturn connecting to your sun, moon, Venus, and/or Mars. What does that mean about your personality and how do you interact with others? What kind of karmic ties do you have to deal with? How does Saturn play out in your relationships? If you don’t know, come and find out. 9:00 AM

Our grandmothers as Goddess

San Simeon

Victoria Slind-Flor What was your first experience of unconditional love and acceptance? For many of us, this came from our grandmothers. At this workshop we will create poppets to honor our grandmothers, share stories and a small ritual. Open to men and women. Not suitable for children under 12.

9:00 AM

Dark Imaginations

Silicon Valley

Anaar Using her experience as a priest in the Feri Tradition of Witchcraft, we will cover the basics of ritual theory and how this theory applies to dance. First we will begin with welcoming gestures. Then we will learn to set the space as sacred and make invocatory gestures to call in a force of power. This workshop will delve deeper into ritual than Anaar’s dvd by focusing on movements around the concept of spellwork. Some floorwork will be involved. By the end of the workshop you will have enough concepts and practices to develop your own ritualized performance art. This workshop is suitable for the beginning level dancer. 11:00 AM

Sacred Circle Dance (no experience needed)

Cedar

Bay Area Circle Dancers We do simple dances to honor the earth and its rhythms, dances of ceremony, ritual, life and death, and the turning of the seasons. We dance holding hands in a big circle, to beautiful music from England, Greece, Israel, Russia, Lapland, and the Americas, always closing with the moving dance to Charlie Murphy’s “Burning Times.” We teach each dance before we do it. 11:00 AM

Theater Games & Tarot

Pine

Robin Dolan Theater Improvisational games are a great way to blend energy, have fun, learn to take yourself less seriously, and get in touch with your intuition. We will play some games and then enact scenes from tarot cards to learn about ourselves and the cards. 11:00 AM

Chakra Power

Fir

what the chakras are and how they relate to you physically, mentally, and spiritually. You’ll memorize all of their empowerment sounds (bija mantras) and colors, and see how to activate them. You’ll also learn what happens when they’re open, the key to kundalini energy and how it all relates to practical magick. 11:00 AM

Oak

Pagans, Interfaith & the International scene

Glenn Turner, moderator. Starhawk, Don Frew, Selena Fox, Rachael Watcher, Anastacia Nutt, and possibly others This panel brings together many individuals who have been active on the international front as pagans. Some bring neo-pagans into contact with other indigenous earth based religions. Others have interacted with Abrahamic religions to expand their awareness of the growth of the modern paganism. How do they see us? Are we being accepted as “real” religionists? What are the stories around this? What are the issues that we may find in this interaction? What are the common threads among these different approaches? 11:00 AM

San Jose

Orisha 201: Spiritual Elevation

Baba Esu Wemimo of Ile Orunmila Oshun Spiritual elevation in the African Diaspora is the process that one undergoes to understand one’s own highest spiritual destiny. Spiritual destiny is a process that is learned through divination guided by Elders. In this class, we will learn the step-by-step process of spiritual elevation as taught by Ile Orunmila Oshun to include: Process, purpose, and practical application. Lastly, we will review the following elevations: Ancestor’s pot, Warriors, Elekes, Olokun Adimu, and Initiation into the Priesthood. 11:00 AM

Village Witchery

Santa Clara

Valerie Voigt Village Witchery is part of our Pagan heritage: the community service of helping people resolve health and love problems, get lost pets to come home, remove jinxes, and so on. Come learn how to help those who seek you out for such aid. Teacher has been doing this for 30 years or so. 11:00 AM

Divine Embodiment: Assumption, Drawing Down, Aspecting, Possession

Carmel

Ivo Dominguez Jr Many traditions use some form of divine embodiment in which a priestess or a priest becomes for a time the vehicle for the presence of one of the Great Ones. This is one of the most intimate and often one of the most powerful ways in which one can directly experience a Great One while incarnate. This workshop will provide an overview of these methods. The strengths and the weaknesses of assumption of god forms, drawing down, aspecting, and divine possession will be compared to each other.

Donald Michael Kraig If you’re ready to use the chakras and not merely talk about them, this is the presentation you have to experience. You’ll learn

MONDAY

11:00 AM

Defining Sacred Space

Monterey

Hilary Ayer What is consistent from tradition to tradition about making a circle, defining sacred space, stepping into the timeless time...and what is not. This is a cross-tradition workshop, suitable for beginners and the knowledgeable, to explain various effects that we hope to produce at the start and end of a ritual. 11:00 AM

Intermediate Wheat Weaving

San Carlos

Angela and William For those of you who have taken wheat weaving classes, advance hand crafters, and those afflicted with triticophilia. This class focuses on intermediate weaving techniques. In this class, each student will make a Welsh Fan using a locking technique and hair braid for a hanger. All materials and supplies are provided. For an example of the project go to www.weaversharp.com

11:00 AM

Runes as Active Tools for Change

San Juan

Kaedrich Olsen Runes are popularly used for divination in the modern world. But, to the ancient Norse, runes were a means of changing lives. In this class you will learn to change reality using ancient and new techniques. We will explore the true nature of the runes, explore how they hold your intention, and how they can bring that intention to life! 11:00 AM

Psychic Protection Workshop

San Martin

Mateyo Empie Ever been unable to end a relationship with a person you know takes advantage of you or felt tired and cranky after each encounter with a certain “special” person? Wonder if “curses” actually exist and what you can do about them? How about avoiding, or removing plain old negative energy? Then this is the class for you! In a relaxed, reassuring atmosphere we’ll learn how to identify various energy problems and what we can effectively do about them. Clear explanations ensure that after the evening you’ll practice far better “aura hygiene.” 11:00 AM

God & Goddess: Father Priest, Mother Priestess

San Simeon

Lydia M. Crabtree How the God and Goddess impact a family unit spirituality (also known as Family Coven), is one of the fundamental basis for stability within a Family Coven. This workshop presents practical, tested advice about how to better develop your relationships so that your Family Coven can find peace. This adult-only class will utilize poppets that partners create that will help them begin to understand each other on a spiritual level while developing new tools for a deeper understanding and trust of one another. Single parents should attend this class as well. This seminar will discuss the Great Rite and is not appropriate for children to attend. People and partnerships of all sexes and sizes are encouraged to attend.

MONDAY

Monday Afternoon Schedule 1:30 PM

A Pilgrimage: Circling the San Francisco Bay

Cedar

Ginny Anderson Sacred places open doors to those who visit them with intent. A circle of sacred mountains surrounds San Francisco Bay, and offers unique gifts to those who establish relationships with them. The sites nurture creativity and innovative thinking; their power and resonance support the transformation of consciousness and action that gives the Bay Area its potential to lead us through these changing times. Outer and inner worlds come together as we open to the Spirit of Place, develop partnerships with the Beings of nature. Learn about the pillars of our paradise, and how to be present with them. 1:30 PM

Show & Tell with PantheaCon

Pine

David, Glenn, Ange and various PantheaCon staffers Everything you wanted to know about PantheaCon behind the scenes but didn’t know who to ask. We will be responding to feedback from you about all things PantheaCon, both good and not so good. We want to continue improving for you. Heck, we will tell you how to become a presenter or even get on staff to help keep this wonderful gathering going! Come and toss in your thoughts and get your questions answered. 1:30 PM

The Role of Mysticism in Reconstructionist Religions

Fir

Soli Johnson Rumi, Hafiz and Hildegard of Bingen are well known mystics from monotheistic traditions, but where are the Pagan mystics? It may seem like modern Paganism doesn’t have mysticism within its traditions, but the mystics are there. Devoted to their paths, they are often considered outsiders by more mainstream Pagans. Soli Johnson, along with others including Philip Bernhardt-House and Erynn Laurie will be leading this discussion with modern Pagan mystics. Learn about their practices and experiences, their views on their own traditions, and how they make it all work. 1:30 PM

So Many Gods, So Little Time (& altar space)

Oak

Diana Paxson How is polytheism like polyamory? Is it better to focus on a single deity or pantheon, or should we play the field? What’s the difference between being gods-blessed and god-bothered? In this presentation I’ll be discussing some of the many different ways in which we can honor our gods and goddesses, get closer to them, and manage our Divine relationships, and offer a place for others to share their own experiences.

Monday Afternoon Schedule at a Glance IMPORTANT NOTE:

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TIME TITLE 1:30 PM A Pilgrimage: Circling the San Francisco Bay 1:30 PM Show & Tell With PantheaCon 1:30 PM The Role of Mysticism in Reconstructionist Religions 1:30 PM So Many Gods, So Little Time (and altar space) 1:30 PM Magic of the Self-Your Holy Guardian Angel 1:30 PM ¡ Healing With The Ancestors (ASL) 1:30 PM Where are all the Finnish pagans? 1:30 PM Cartomancy : Fortune Telling with Playing Cards 1:30 PM v HO’OMANA - Traditional Hawaiian Spirituality 3:00 PM Closing Ritual (ASL) 1:30 PM

Magic of the Self-Your Holy Guardian Angel

PRESENTER(S) Ginny Anderson David, Glenn, Ange & P’Con staffers Soli Johnson Diana Paxson Robert Hager Luna Pantera Rev. Jessica McMahan Sophia AUPUNI IWIULA Glenn Turner & friends

San Jose

Robert Hager The pagan magickal world has many tools to choose from. All of these tools are effective for what they are designed to do. Yet some practitioners of magick overlook the overarching purpose of magick itself: to return to the divine. Each of us has a teacher within. The most skilled human teachers can only guide the student to the threshold of divinity. The student must be willing to take the next step forward. Discover how to take that step and find the inner teacher, Your Holy Guardian Angel. 1:30 PM

Healing with the Ancestors

Santa Clara

Luna Pantera Ancestors! What comes to mind: slave owners or slave, oppressor or oppressed, spiritual or corrupted, enlighten or ignorant? So much of what we think about our Ancestors comes from taught believes. What would it be like to go back and actually talk with those who have come before us; whose shoulders for better or worst we stand on? This is a workshop for those who are ready to face, forgive, heal and be healed, and learn from those whose DNA runs through their veins. We will have a discussion on the myths and “realities” of the Ancestors and a trance to go and meet an Ancestor representative. I invite you to be Open to the Possibilities!!! (Adults only)

1:30 PM

Where are all the Finnish pagans?

Carmel

Rev. Jessica McMahan A survey of the growing indigenous reconstructionist movement in Finland. This class will introduce the Finnish gods and goddesses as they appear in the Finnish national Epic, the Kalevala, and collected poems; and will also give a basic understanding of Finnish traditional magic. We will discuss god-cognates and influences from neighboring, invading countries while listening to Kalevala-inspired music. Bring a copy of the Kalevala, if possible. Handouts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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1:30 PM

Cartomancy : Fortune Telling with Playing Cards

San Juan

Sophia Fortune telling with playing cards (Cartomancy) is ancient, but it has generally been forgotten. Until now. This art was handed down in Sophia’s family for generations and she was taught it from the age of 3 by her grandparents. As an adult, Sophia wrote the system down for everyone in her book FORTUNE TELLING WITH PLAYING CARDS. Later she created THE SOPHIA DECK. In this workshop com learn the basics of Cartomancy. Using playing cards you can give amazing readings for yourself and others. Sophia will teach all participants how to use a deck of playing cards to open a door to a new universe of understanding and magic. Aside from divination, the uses of the cards for spells and meditations will be discussed. 1:30 PM

HO’OMANA—Traditional Hawaiian Spirituality

San Martin

AUPUNI IWIULA HO’OMANA means to create Spiritual Power. This class will present the four tenets of HO’OMANA: HO’OMAKAUKAU (Preparation with Firmness), HA’AHA’A (Humility with Strength not Surrender), HO’IHI (Respect with Understanding) and ‘OIA’I’O (Truth with Commitment not Complacency). It will demonstrate the concepts of HO’OPONOPONO, HO’OMALU and KU HINA. This will all be done through the context of KULANA and KULEANA. The presenter is practiced and well-versed in 24 different Kahuna modalities. Both sides of his family are kahuna. Although it has been written that the Ways of The Kahuna have been long gone, Aupuni will provide you insight that it is not gone rather it has been underground for the last 200 years.

3:00 PM

Closing Ritual

Pine

Glenn Turner & friends We will gather together one last time to thank and release the guardians of the quarters and the protectors of our event. This is where we can share the highlights of this long weekend.

MONDAY

PantheaCon 2009 Presenters A Thorny Path

A Thorny Path is the public side of Heart of the Rose Societ of Pombagira, the Afro-Brazilian sacred harlot, female Esu energy. Heart of the Rose has provided on-going workshops for exploring this wonderful healing energy within the spiritual community for the last 12 years. A Thorny Path provides the same very personal workshops to the public without the need for a background in the African-Diaspora religions. • Pombagira: Purpose out of Chaos Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan

Steven Thor Abell

Steve Abell is a writer, actor, and storyteller, with a lifelong interest in Norse Mythology. He is known in many contexts for his unique stage presence. This is Steve’s seventh year performing his original stories known as “Days in Midgard” at PantheaCon. He can be reached at www.StevenAbell.com. • Days in Midgard Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Ár nDra’ocht Féin (ADF)

ADF provides a flexible structure for a Neopagan Druidic religion based on the practices of the ancient Indo-Europeans, adapted to the needs of a modern people. It’s a non-profit religious, scientific, educational, artistic, and charitable corporation whose members practice the full range of activities practiced by most religious organizations. We are dedicated to the preservation of our Holy Mother Earth, the full achievement of human potential, the revival of the worship of the Goddesses and the Gods in a modern context, and the creation of world peace, freedom, health, prosperity for all intelligent beings. • ADF Ritual Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

AJMC

The Avatar Jones Memorial Cabal is an eclectic group of Erisian Alchemists who specialize in guerrilla ontology & hot dog picnics. Unfortunately, they’re not actually very good at either. They are also the founders of the Fifth Trinity Church, a Discordian temple in the making, whose exploits are legendary but only accessible through the Hidden Stacks of the Akashic Library with a special Pineal Transfer account. • Erisian High Mass Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Alaric Albertsson

Alaric Albertsson embraced polytheism in the summer of 1971 and has been a devout Pagan ever since. He currently serves on the Witan of the Fellowship of Anglo-Saxon Heathenry (www.fyrnsidu. org), and facilitates the organization’s clergy training program. Alaric is also a member of Ar nDraiocht Fein. His book, Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan, is scheduled to be released by Llewellyn Worldwide in their 2009 summer catalog. • Those Who Have Gone Before Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Chandra Alexandre & SHARANYA

Chandra serves Maa Kali as Rashani, a priestess in the Sha’can tradition, a Western Shakta Tantra. She was initiated into both dualistic and non-dualistic forms of Tantra in India and carries authority as lineage holder in the Shakta marga (path). She is also a hereditary Witch. Chandra brings East and West together through SHARANYA (www.sharanya.org), a Federally-recognized devi mandir (goddess temple) based in San Francisco. The SHARANYA community works to bring healing and wholeness through individual sadhana (spiritual practice) and a reclamation of the Dark Goddess, Our Divine Mother. • Kali Puja: Worship of Goddess Kali Maa Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Alicia

Alicia has been practicing Wicca for 12 years and is being trained as a priestess in the Myjestic tradition. • Triple Goddess Guided Meditation Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Holly Allender

Holly Allender, CMT, yoga instructor. She has taught Hatha yoga across the nation for the last 9 years. She is also a certified massage therapist specializing in release therapy. Over the years she has helped many people become more flexible in their body, mind, and spirit. • Yoga for Everybody Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

American Magic Umbanda House

The members of the AMUH have been practicing our version of American Umbanda for over 16 years in the greater San Francisco bay area. We are what is called a mixed house, meaning that we have a variety of pantheons that we work with, but our primary pantheon is the orixa of Yorubaland west Africa. In addition to the Pcon Pomba Devotional, we offer public consultos six times a year in Berkeley. For more information please contact Moma Maeva at: AMUHinfo@gmail.com • Pomba Gira Masked Fete! Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Anaar

Anaar is a long time practicing witch in the Feri Tradition and brings to her performances a large body of dark lore and ritual. Her body of work focuses on sensual ecstasy and expressionistic storytelling. She walks between the worlds, dancing between technique and passion. Every performance is an homage to her Triple Muse; Mystery, Power and Ritual. Fear not to step into the circle, Fear not to dance with the Fey. www.anaar.info • Dark Imaginations Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Ginny Anderson

Eco-psychologist, leading pilgrimages to Bay Area sacred sites; organizes community ceremony around Earth Day, wheel of the year, issues of personal and spiritual exploration; author of “Circling San Francisco Bay: A Pilgrimage to Wild and Sacred Places; leads workshops; Board member of San Bruno Mountain Watch; 25 year founding member of Stone Dancer Coven; PhD from Stanford University. • A Pilgrimage: Circling the San Francisco Bay Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Joffrey Atlason

An independent asatru practitioner for 22 years, Joffrey has a BA in Religious Studies from CU Boulder and studied in Uppsala Sweden’s Theology Institute for History of Religions. • Tybondi Asatru & Activism Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

AXIS MUNDI Sonic Shamanic Trance Groove

Angela and William have been teaching wheat weaving together for several years. Angela is an eclectic Pagan writer (www.angelapearson.com) and has taught crafts for 20 years. William is a Pagan Humanist in the Greco-Roman Moralist tradition—a part of the Pagan community for over 29 years—and has been teaching wheat weaving for over 13 years. • Introduction to Wheat Weaving Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan • Intermediate Wheat Weaving Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Plunge into the deep end of the pool as we revive the untamed longings of the Eternal Dance, the Spontaneously Arising ecstatic agony of endless bliss born at the dawn of consciousness. Axis Mundi has long been enticing Bay Area audiences to flow into Trance Dancing and Moving Meditation as our completely original improvised music recreates the ancient cave rituals of Vedic India. Merging Kundalini Trance Chant, Didjeridu and pulsingWorld Beat Percussion, this “Muse-sic” metamorphoses throughout the set in a journey of whirling sacred sound and seethes with the pure power of primal energy erupting from the cauldron of deepest inner space. www.soundclick.com/axismundi axismundi@jps.net • A Shamanic Sacred Sound Experience for Conscious Dance Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Morpheus Anima

Hilary Ayer

Angela and William

Morpheus is a witch and priestess in the Anderson Feri Tradition of witchcraft. An initiate of 9 years, she was trained in Vanthe coven. She currently co-owns Stone City Pagan Sanctuary with her husband Shannon, near the Bay Area, where they organize spiritual gatherings for Feri and other Pagan traditions. • Feri Witchcraft & the Otherworld Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan

Ekklesía Antínoou

The Ekklesía Antínoou (“Citizenry of Antinous”) is a queer, Graeco-Roman-Egyptian syncretist reconstructionist polytheist group dedicated to worship of Antinous, the deified lover of the Roman Emperor Divus Hadrianus. This form of modern Antinoan practice has been functioning since 2002. P. Sufenas Virius Lupus (Phillip Bernhardt-House) will be conducting this ritual. • Ekklesía Antínoou Lupercalia Ritual Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Ardantane

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K are officers and teachers at Ardantane, a Pagan Learning Center headquartered in northern New Mexico. Ardantane offers certificate programs in Witchcraft, Pagan Leadership, Shamanic Studies, Healing Arts, and Magickal Arts. They have written such books as True Magick, Covencraft, Ritualcraft, Heart of Tarot, etc. Contact them at Ardantane, P.O. Box 307, Jemez Springs NM 87025, or visit the website at www.ardantane. org. • Coyote & Friends: Trickster Gods, Humor, & Spirit Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon • Meet Hecate, Lady of Darkness & Light Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Cruz Arelannes

Cruz Arellanes is a pagan-friendly Jew on the PanteaCon ops team. Magical Acts has been serving the community and bringing you quality rituals for many years. • Welcoming the Sabbath Bride Friday, 5:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Raised by artists in San Francisco, nourished by the hippie movement, poet, ritualist and mystic. Norse Pagan working with several groups, currently with Hrafnar and Hrafnar Seidhjollr. • Defining Sacred Space Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Cathy Barber

I am a licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, working with the chronically mentally ill for over 15 years, and have been involved in the pagan and heathen communities for over 20 years. I am engaged to a great PCon staff member, am “Step Cathy” to a great 10 year old boy, and owned by two wonderful cattle dog mixes. • Magical Experience or Mental Illness? Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Ruth Barrett

Ruth Barrett is an ordained Dianic High Priestess, ritualist, and award- winning recording artist of original Goddess songs. She is a fretted dulcimer artist and vocalist, and among the pioneering musicians in the pagan and Goddess Spirituality Movements since the early 1980’s. Ruth’s book, WOMEN’S RITES, WOMEN’S MYSTERIES: Intuitive Ritual Creation (Llewellyn, 2007), is critically acclaimed. Her latest CD is GARDEN OF MYSTERIES. • Invoking Your Sacred Self —A Workshop/Ritual for Women Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon In Concert: Holly Tannen & Ruth Barrett Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey Writing Pagan Songs & Chants Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Bay Area Circle Dancers

A workshop in Circle, or Sacred Dance: a means of experiencing and celebrating our connection to the rhythms of the earth, to each other, and to our sources. We will teach simple meaningful beautiful dances from Greece, Scotland, Israel, the Incas, the Shakers, the Inuits, all done to splendid music, holding hands in a circle. • Sacred Circle Dance (no experience needed) Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Bay Area Spark Collective

The Spark Collective is a growing magical community. We meet monthly in Oakland to celebrate spirit, community, & each other. Our rituals are modeled on the diverse sacred fire circles that have sprung up around the country in the past decade. Come find another home in the Bay Area for your heart songs, your dance, your poetry, your music. More info can be found at www.sparkcollective.org • Spark Collective Fire Circle Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Max Bernstein

Max Bernstein is a pagan-friendly Jew on the PanteaCon ops team. Magical Acts has been serving the community and bringing you quality rituals for many years. • Welcoming the Sabbath Bride Friday, 5:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

James L. Bianchi, Esq.

James L. Bianchi is an attorney in Benicia, California and is a graduate of the oldest public interest law school in the country, New College of California, School of Law. He has been practicing civil law for over 25 years. Jim has recently joined the faculty of the Cherry Hill Seminary where he teaches an online course entitled, “Pagans and the Law.” He is an Ovate who leads the Druids of Taliesin, and a faculty member of the Cherry Hill Seminary Chaplaincy. • Religion & the Law Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Steve Blamires

Born in the West of Scotland where the Celtic culture and Gaelic language are still strong, Steve has become a noted author and presenter on Celtic magic and spirituality on both sides of the Atlantic. His latest book is the biography of William Sharp, a prominent figure in the Victorian occult world, and the pen behind all the magical writings of Fiona Macleod. These long-neglected stories, poems and plays contain a wealth of previously unknown Faery lore, gods, goddesses and magical techniques that come direct from the Faery Fiona Macleod. Steve presents this here for the first time. • The Faery Tradition of Fiona Macleod Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Rev. Crystal Blanton

Ms. Blanton has worked in the Social Services field for 12 years, specializing in addiction studies and counseling. She is a Registered Addiction Specialist and certified in Anger Management. She is a Wiccan High Priestess who has combined her experience in covens with professional training to enhance understanding of spiritual balance and how behavior and perceptions affect our everyday lives. She continues to work as an AOD counselor while maintaining family, mentoring, being Board Member /Clergy Weaver for Family Wiccan Tradition, local coven, two traditions and writing for her community. www.crystalblanton.com • Boundaries & Mentoring Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Robert Blume

An initiate of GreenHeart Grove, a teaching Coven in Santa Cruz CA, and a member of Covenant of the Goddess, Robert has been a worshiper of the Great Goddess since before he had a name for Her. • Pagans In Sobriety Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Sylvia Brallier

Sylvia Brallier is the author of the award winning book, Dancing in the Eye of Transformation, and the Director of the Tantric Shamanism Institute. She has been teaching tantric shamanism workshops nationally and internationally for over 20 years. Her work is based on her own experiences with both ancient and new techniques for the evolution of consciousness. She has a deep commitment to creating safe space for the deepest of transformations. www.sylviabrallier.com • Tantric Shamanism Breath work Ceremony Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Broceliande

Broceliande plays Celtic music from the British Isles and the Medieval and Renaissance music, with an emphasis on music inspired by or traditionally performed during each of the four seasons. Their entrancing sound is built on the interweaving of up to 4-part vocals with Celtic harp, octave mandolin, cello, guitar, flutes, whistle, and melodeon. Their repertoire includes original arrangements of trad and Early music and ranges in feel from Celtic dances, to harp tunes, to a capella madrigals. • Broceli&e Concert Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Brotherhood of the Moon

Brotherhood of the Moon is a project of Come As You Are Coven. We are a men’s circle dedicated to the exploration of the male mysteries in a safe and non-judgmental space, open to all ideas and paths. Join us for rituals that encourage and support the ideal of masculinity in each and every man. • Archetypes of Masculinity Ritual Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Angie Buchanan

Rev. Angie Buchanan is a founder and director of Gaia’s Womb, an interfaith spirituality group. She has a background in law enforcement and politics and holds ministerial credentials through Circle Sanctuary. She is the first Pagan to hold office within CPWR, one of the oldest, largest and most well respected interfaith organizations in the world. She is currently the Secretary of the Board. Since 1893, the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions has initiated dialogues and nurtured relationships among people of difference. In doing so the Council has provided a framework for expressing many visions of a just, peaceful and sustainable future. In the process, religious and spiritual communities have discovered a shared commitment to ethical principles. This shared commitment has opened the way for a new era of cooperative action among the world’s religious and spiritual communities as well as civil and political societies. The well-being of the Earth and all life depends on this collaboration. • Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions Friday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Pagans & Interfaith Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose • Pagans, Interfaith, & the International Scene Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Z Budapest

Founding mother of the Women’s Spirituality Movement and Dianic Wicca. Z Budapest (Lady Medea) is a dynamic leader, author, teacher, and High Priestess who has served the Goddess in women’s communities and circles for over 35 years. She serves the spiritual needs of women and witches in the Bay Area at public ceremonies, and also online via her Dianic University and the Susan B. Anthony Coven Number 1. www.zbudapest.com • The Sacred Body of Woman (Self-Blessing) Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon • Wild Women Witches Chant for Peace Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Bonni Cardoza

Bonni is a Drama therapist and MFT Intern working under MFT supervision. She has led a number of women’s empowerment workshops and rituals in the bay area for mostly family and friends. • Bedtime Stories for Kids Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos • Mother & Daughter Goddess Tea Party Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Debra Cardoza with Fellowship of the Spiral Path

The Fellowship of the Spiral Path is an association of Neo-Pagan groups dedicated to reviving and preserving the practice of the Old Religion. Spiral is recognized by the state of CA and has licensed Pagan Clergy. We have been in existence for over 20 years. Spiral provides an extensive clergy training program which may lead to consecration as a member of the Spiral Clergy. For further information, please visit our website, http://www.thespiralpath.org • Liturgy for Lady Liberty Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Angela T Carlson

Angela T Carlson has been actively serving as a Gythia within the Heathen community for the past 14 years. She is involved in the larger Interfaith community as well as being a working Mom and helping to run conferences and events on the side. • Heathenry for Families Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Church of All Worlds

The Church of All Worlds (CAW) is one of the oldest incorporated Neo-Pagan churches in the United States, and among its members are people of various faiths including Abrahamic traditions. It has an international membership, board of directors, an ordained priesthood of women and men, a consecrated membership dedicated to the service of the church called Scions, a process of personal development of 9 circles (stages) and various subsidiary organizations and Nests. CAW promotes lifestyles that support personal freedom and responsibility, environmental stewardship, progressive and cooperative social order and pluralistic democracy. • CAW Phoenix Rising Ritual Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Come As You Are Coven

Come As You Are (CAYA) Coven is an eclectic, open, drop-in coven in the East Bay. Our mission is to create safe, loving, magical space for all those who wish to participate in community rituals. We gather for ritual in the fashion of the ancient rural villages and

tribes- all are invited and welcome as members of the community. No event or practice is mandatory, all members are offered opportunities to participate, and everyone’s talents and gifts are honored. Visit us at www.cayacoven.com • Wake Up To Spirit Ritual Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Fey Cooper

Fey Cooper is one of the founders of Round Tower, a teaching coven in Davis, California. She teaches Witchcraft, Tarot, and Spell Crafting through the Experimental College at UC Davis. As an avid proponent of the intuitive learning and practice of Witchcraft she spends most of her time assuring students that everything she tells them is useless, unless they don’t think so. She loves spending time in Ireland researching traces of pagan culture in early Irish legal codes and classical literature. • Mixing & Mingling Gods Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Linda Costello

Rev. Linda Costello earned her clergy credentials from the Fellowship of Druidism in the Latter Age, and has completed all required coursework through the Druid Academy. Holding a M.Ed. from Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, and a B.A. in Business Management from Curry College, Milton MA, Linda has been studying about the ancient Druids since 1991.Linda is dedicated to teaching others more about history, lore, and application of this interesting and colorful culture, and to that end, she founded EarthLove Fellowship: A Grove of FoDLA, in Scottsdale, AZ, where she presents public ritual and classes. • Lady of the Land Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

T. Thorn Coyle

T. Thorn Coyle is an internationally respected teacher. A spiritual seeker her whole life, she has studied the craft of magic for more than twenty-five years. Thorn combines her esoteric studies and work with her Gods and Guides to form a practice that honors the fertile dark and the limitless light. Mystic, musician, dancer, activist, and author of “Evolutionary Witchcraft” and the brand new “Kissing the Limitless”, she makes her home near the San Francisco Bay. Please visit thorncoyle.com for more information. • Godhood & Your Triple Soul Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Lydia M. Crabtree

As cofounder of Family Wiccan Traditions International, author Lydia M. Crabtree is dedicated to promoting family as the first and most important coven in a witch’s life. Featured in the Modern Witch Magazine, CIRCLE Magazine and The Witches’ Voice, Lydia has been dedicated to researching families as they relate to spiritual practice during her training in occult practices. Her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Minors in Theatre and Journalism have positioned Crabtree to present entertaining, informative seminars. Crabtree’s first book on Family Spirituality, Family Coven: Creating Magic at Home, will be published by Llewellyn Publications Worldwide, Ltd., in 2009. You may contact Crabtree at Lydia@lydiacrabtree.com or visit her Web site www.lydiacrabtree.com. • C&y Ritual Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar • God & Goddess: Father Priest, Mother Priestess Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Simeon

Veronica Cummer

Author, artist, and editor, Veronica Cummer’s work has appeared in newWitch, The Beltane Papers, and The Crooked Path. Her book, Sorgitzak-Old Forest Craft, was released this past March and has been #1 pagan book on Amazon. She has been a witch for over 20 years, much of that time as a priestess of this old European path. • To Court the Muse—Goddesses of Inspiration Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Darkwatch Paranormal, Northern Nevada Paranormal

Kim Pennington-Dozier, founder of DarkWatch Paranormal New Mexico and Joe Keller, founder of Northern Nevada Paranormal have numerous years of paranomal investigation between them. They lead paranormal investigations in New Mexico and Nevada and have come together to present this workshop. • Things really do go BUMP in the night! Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Max Dashu

Since Max Dashu founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in 1970, she has built a collection of over 14,000 slides and 90 presentations on global women’s history (www.suppressedhistories. net). Max has been a force in the women’s spirituality resurgence, practicing and teaching about Goddess traditions, witchcraft, and shamanic arts. Her art (www.maxdashu.net) appears in the Daughters of the Moon Tarot and the 2005 anthology She Is Everywhere. Come look at her booth at PantheaCon! • Goddess, Snakes & Chimeric Beasts in Iran Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • Chaos & the Restoration of Pagan Wisdom Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

David, Glenn, Ange and available PantheaCon staffers

David, the Head of Programming who knows too much about all the events here; Glenn, the Ringmaster of this great circus; and Ange, heading up the Gryphons as well as helps potential staff members learn the ropes. Other Department heads and staff members will join us as they are able. • Show & Tell With PantheaCon Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Kenn Day aka Kenn Deigh

Kenn Day is a working shaman with a thriving practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is also a nationally recognized lecturer with over 20 years’ experience delving into the mysteries of the human spirit, through work with native healers and tribal elders, as well as training in modern healing modalities. As a founding faculty member of the Traditional Chinese Medical Academy in Ohio, he taught QiGong and Tai Chi. He has recently published his first book Dance of Stones: A Shamanic Road Trip. www.shamanstouch.com • The Shaman’s Dance with the Divine Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Krystov Didjeri-Doc/Land of the Blind

Didj and Shamanic breathwork to the disenfranchized, from women (traditionally a male instrument only, he likes to shake that up) as well as children, and the disabled (very healing for compromised lungs). He is also the inventor of the sound healing medical device, Sound Relief, patented by US Gov. As a shaman, he has studied with Rolling Thunder, Medicine Man, Heyesmeoyst Storm, Eagle Clan and Sun Bear, learning Native American healing ways and vision quests. He is the author of the upcoming book “Deep Mother Earth”, a member of AIM, holds a Chiropractic license in California and Oregon, and a member of the touring Shamanic Pagan Trance band for 12 years, LAND OF THE BLIND. • Ancient Path Shamanic Didjeridu Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Discordian.com

Discordian.com was created by the Church of No Dead Saints to further their purpose of promoting Discordianism as the thinking prankster’s religion. The Church believes that Discordianism will die without an influx of modern thought, semi-belief, and Erisian events. By creating this site with its writings and ideas, St. Mae and St. Fox hope to revitalize Discordianism as an intense, throbbing centre of laughter, defiance, and lunacy. • Transforming Technology with Discordian.com Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Gus diZerega

A Gardnerian Elder for over 20 years, Gus diZerega has conducted workshops on healing, shamanism, ecology and politics at Pagan events in the US and Canada. His newest book (with Philip Johnson) is Beyond the Burning Times: A Pagan and Christian in Dialogue. Dr. diZerega is completing a book on the 60s, the Culture War, and the Sacred Feminine. A political scientist in the outside world, he writes often on political topics. His website is www. dizerega.com. • Energy Healing- Beginning to Intermediate Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Dog Barks (PantheaCon Tech Crew)

I am the guitar geek with the PantheaCon Tech Crew. We are the motley bunch of folks who provide technical wizardry for the con. Our most valued magical skill is invisibility followed by some modicum of technical finesse. • Jammin with the Gods Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Robin Dolan

Robin teaches Reclaiming magic classes, practices Gardnerian magic with some silly squirrels, reads tarot cards with Tarot-ToGo, has sung on numerous pagan recordings, directed the Spiral Dance chorus for 5 years, and was Artistic Director of Magial Acts Ritual Theater for 2 years. She works professionally in theater, and has BA’s in both theater and music. But her best qualification is a desire to laugh and enjoy life. • Theater Games & Tarot Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Didjer-Doc is a healer, musician, sound shaman and doctor. He has used the didjeridu as a Deep Mother Earth vibrational attunement instrument, both in his Pagan music with Land of the Blind, and as a doctor-sound healer-shaman for over 20 years. He teaches

Ivo Dominguez Jr

Ivo Dominguez, Jr. has been active in Wicca and Paganism since 1978. Ivo was a founding member of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, a Wiccan Tradition where he now serves as one of its Elders. Ivo is also a professional astrologer who has studied astrology since 1980 and has been offering consultations and readings since 1988. He is the author of “Castings: The Creation of Sacred Space,” “Beneath the Skins,” “Of Spirits,” and “Spirit Speak.” • Divine Embodiment: Assumption, Drawing Down, Aspecting, Possession Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel • Egyptian Journey with Sekhmet & Hermes-Thoth Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Druids of O.B.O.D.

This program is a joint effort several Druid Groves: GROVE OF THE OAK in the central valley, www.groveoftheoak.org ; TALIESIN in the North Bay, jblawyer@pacbell.net; DOIRE BHRIGHID of the East Bay, www.doirebhrighid.net; GRAND YEW GROVE in Stanislaus County, www.aupagans.org, and William Melnyk, also known as OAKWYSE. • Druid Ritual with Danse Macabre Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Lon Milo DuQuette

Lon Milo DuQuette is a best-selling author and lecturer. His books on Magick, Tarot, and the Western Mystery Traditions have been translated into nine languages. He is currently U.S. Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis and he is on the faculty of the Omega Institute in Reinbeck NY, and the Maybe Logic Academy. He lives in Costa Mesa, California with his wife Constance. www.lonmiloduquette.com • Low Magick: Redeeming YourNature’s Lower Angels Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Taylor Ellwood

Taylor Ellwood lives in Portland, OR with his wife Lupa and his cats Sun Ce and Ember. He is the author of Pop Culture Magick, Space/ Time Magic, Inner Alchemy, and Multi-Media Magic. Taylor is also the managing non-fiction editor of Immanion Press, which specializes in esoteric Non-Fiction. To learn more about him visit http://www. thegreenwolf.com or http://magicalexperiments.wordpress.com • How to balance your life with Elemental Magic Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Mateyo Empie

Mateyo Empie has spent 40 years learning and practicing everything that she could find taught in English and Spanish regarding personal growth, spiritual development, healing, and shamanism, in the U.S., India, and Peru. For the last 15 years she has focused on Peruvian shamanism, including living in the Peruvian Andes at 11,000 feet for months at a time. When not teaching throughout the United States, she lives in a loft in downtown Ypsilanti, MI, with her husband and numerous house plants. In this world the plant and stone people are her most important advisors. • Shamanic Healing Demonstration Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Psychic Protection Workshop Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin

F.F.R.A.S.S.

Fruit, Flower, Root and Seed Society was founded at PantheaCon 2005, by Beki Filipello, Sarah Ripley and Morgan Morningstar. FFRASS is an informal forum for learning about and sharing the spiritual as well as the practical aspects of gardening: the spirituality of sustainability. This year we celebrate 5 years of growth. • Witches Garden/Pagan Permaculture Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Storm Faerywolf

Storm Faerywolf is an artist, writer, poet, witch, teacher, mystic, gay man, warlock, and priest. He was trained and initiated into the F(a)eri(e) tradition, where he holds the Black Wand, a title conferred in a rite by Feri Grandmaster Cora Anderson. He is the founder of his own line of Feri, “BlueRose”, the author of “The Stars Within the Earth”, and the editor of “Witch Eye: A Journal of Feri Uprising”. For more information about his classes or his art visit his website at www.faerywolf.com. • Amethyst Pentacle: An Exercise in Queer Divinity Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar • The Guardians of the Feri Tradition Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Fellowship of Druidism for the Latter Age

FoDLA is a nonprofit fellowship of American polytheistic Pagans following the path of Neo-Druidism. • A Ritual of Longing Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

FoDLA Grove of the Bay

the 2nd FoDLA Grove, based locally in Redwood City. This grove celebrates lunar 1/4 moon rituals, as well as the major 8 druid holidays of the year. Rituals are free and open to all. • FoDLA Druid Ritual Honoring the Ancestors Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Feri Initiates, Students & Guests

The Dustbunnies are a working circle of Feri initiates and practitioners that meet monthly to do Magick and celebrate direct connection with the Gods. Founded by Feri initiate and teacher Valerie (veedub) Walker, the Dustbunnies currently include veedub, dbananza, Ron, Philip, Colin, Joanne, Tim, Jenya, and others. They oversee/teach the March Hares, a beginners’ Feri group in San Francisco, once a month (email v.weatherwax@gmail.com for info). Jenya teaches Feri in Santa Cruz and can be reached at jenyaloves@ live.com. • Dearly Beloved... An Ole Time Feri Tent Revival Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Fools Journey

The Fools Journey is group of teachers, priestesses, and facilitators dedicated to earth-based spiritual paths. We include initiated priestesses of Reclaiming, Feri, and Gardnerian traditions. With more than two to three decades behind us in following these paths, we came together to explore how solid spiritual and magical practices that extend beyond particular traditions or techniques can be built. • Join us on the Fools Journey! Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Daniel Foor

Daniel has studied diverse ceremonial ways for over a decade, and holds degrees in religious studies and counseling psychology. He is of mixed English, German, and Irish descent and does not claim to represent a specific indigenous/tribal lineage besides that of his rowdy European ancestors. His work with ancestors is especially inspired by training in European earth-based spirituality, Native North American ceremony, and Mongolian shamanism. He leads trainings and regular ceremonies in the San Francisco Bay Area to help people restore positive relations with their ancestors and the land. • Guadalupe River Healing Ceremony Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Dennis Ford

Dennis is currently a memberThe Troth. Dennis is the Chieftian of Raudhajordh Kindred, in Tucson, AZ. He is a member of Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF in Tucson, AZ. He is a also member of the ADF Warriors Guild Council of Honor currently holds the position of Preceptor. In The Troth he is currently Steward of the state of Arizona and New Mexico and is an Assistain High Steward. Dennis has been working with physical skills as well as researching warrior positions with in ancient cultures and analyzing the role of warriors in the current pagan world. He has long said that a warrior’s most powerful weapon is his or her mind. • Serving the Community Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Selena Fox

Selena Fox is high priestess of Circle Sanctuary, a Shamanic Wiccan church serving Pagans worldwide. Selena, who is founder and executive director of the Lady Liberty League, has worked for Pagan civil rights and religious freedom for more than thirty years. Selena has a MS in counseling and is a spiritual healer and counselor, teacher, environmentalist, and interfaith leader. Her writings, rituals, chants, and photographs are published on-line and inprint. Selena lives in Wisconsin where she directs Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, which includes Circle Cemetery, a national Pagan cemetery and one of America’s first green cemeteries. More about Selena: www.selenafox.com • Crone Goddess Magic for Life Changes Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir • Brigid Healing Circle Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Orion Foxwood

Orion is a conjurer in Southern folk tradition, traditional witch and founding elder of the Foxwood Temple of the Old Religion in Maryland, and the founder of a Faery Seership apprenticeship program. For over 20 years, he has lectured extensively on magical practices and spiritual development. He is the author of “The Faery Teachings” (RJ Stewart Books, 2007),a collaborative CD project with RJ Stewart named “Faery Seership” and his newly released book called “The Tree of Enchantment” (Weiser books, 2008). • Journey to the Enchanted Tree Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara • Unbinding the Threads of Illusion Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir • Consecration of the Holy Blood Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Don Frew

Don Frew is an Elder in both the NROOGD & Gardnerian Craft traditions, and is HP of Coven Trismegiston in Berkeley CA. He has been investigating the origins of modern Wicca for over 15 years and has traveled the ancient world in search of the texts & artifacts that illuminate our past. He has been doing ongoing interfaith work on behalf of the Craft for over 23 years, serving as a Nat. Interfaith Representative for the Covenant of the Goddess, on the Board of the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, on the Global Council of the United Religions Initiative, & in the Assembly of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. He is the founder & Director of the Lost & Endangered Religions Project (LERP), a non-profit group aiding marginal religious communities around the globe. • The Lost & Endangered Religions Project Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose • Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Pagan Temple Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara • Pagans, Interfaith, & the International Scene Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Jessica Zebrine Gray

Zebrine is a PhD Candidate at Louisiana State University writing a dissertation about the Wiccan identity in relation to witch and wizard images in the broadway musical Wicked, the stage productions of Narnia, and paratheatrical representations of Harry Potter. She is a third-degree initiated priestess and co-founder of the Spirit Wheel tradition, a blending of eclectic Wicca and Tibetan Buddhism. She is trained in the lineage tradition of the Tara Mandala Dance, a tantric Buddhist dance practice, and works as the Director of Religious Education at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge. This is her second year presenting at PantheaCon. • Dance the Goddess Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Jay GreenMan

One of the founders of Redwood Circles (formerly in Santa Cruz, CA), Co-owner of “The Guiding Tree” in Portland, Oregon, Wiccan Priest and Spiritual Counselor. Jay Greenman has been active in various aspects of the Pagan Community in the Bay area and Oregon for over 20 years. More info: http://theguidingtree.com/ services/jay-greenman/ • Practical Shapeshifting Friday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Mary Greer

Mary K. Greer is an author and teacher specializing in methods of self-exploration and transformation. She is the author six books on the Tarot including Tarot for Your Self, and the biography, Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses. • 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine • 100 Years of Secrets in the Waite-Smith Tarot Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

John Michael Greer

John Michael Greer, the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA), is the author of eighteen books and many articles on nature spirituality, occult traditions, and environmental issues. His most recent titles are “The Long Descent: A User’s Guide to the End of the Industrial Age” and “The Art and Practice of Geomancy.” • Peak Oil & the Pagan Community Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Raven Grimassi

Raven Grimassi is an award-winning author of over twelve books on Witchcraft and Wicca. He is a lineage bearer through family connections to folkloric traditions rooted in Italy and in Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Craft. He is also the co-founder and co-director of The College of the Crossroads, which is a Mystery School dedicated to preserving and teaching the ancestral knowledge and wisdom of pre-Christian European religion and spirituality. Raven and his wife, author Stephanie Taylor, are the directing elders of Ash, Birch & Willow (a training system in the Old Ways of Witchcraft for modern practitioners). • The Evolution of the Witches’ Sabbat Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir • Ancestral Memory Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine • Folklore as History? Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Amy Hale

Dr. Amy Hale is an anthropologist specializing in contemporary Celtic cultures, with an emphasis on Cornwall and esoteric cultural history. She is the co-editor of New Directions in Celtic Studies (2000) and Inside Merlin’s Cave: A Cornish Arthurian Reader (2000) in addition to over 30 other articles ranging from Neo Druidry to Celtic cultural tourism. She is the co-editor of the Journal of the Academic Study of Magic and is currently working on a biography of Ithell Colquhoun for Francis Boutle Press. • The Occult Art of Ithell Colquhoun Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Francena Marie Hancock

Mage and Seer, Francena Marie, guides us towards finding our deepest truths and highest paths. Teaching Reiki since 1996 and practicing Reiki since 1989, sharing the gift of Reiki is one of Francena Marie’s favorite activities. Traveling the paths of transformation for more than 30 years she brings a lighthearted approach to the majic and mystery that manifest in our lives. • Every Day Reiki—Magical & Mundane Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Lee Harrington

Grove of Artemis is a project of Come As You Are Coven. We are an open Dianic Full Moon ritual circle dedicated to creating sacred space, spiritual community, and support for female witches. We are witches, women, warriors, amazons, maidens, mothers, crones. We honor the divine in every woman, and make manifest Her many faces. • Amazon Priestess Ritual Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Lee Harrington is an eclectic artist, spiritual and erotic educator, gender radical and published author on human sexuality and spiritual experience. Part of the international sex positive communities since 1995, and pagan communities since 1992, his stories make people laugh while showing you that eroticism and magic can be as serious, sexy, or silly as you make it. Lee’s writings and photography have appeared in numerous publications, such as “Dark Moon Rising: Pagan BDSM and the Ordeal Path”, including under his previous name, Bridgett Harrington. Learn more at www.PassionAndSoul.com • Binding Intentions: The Art of Rope Magic Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

Hauk

Grove of Artemis

This class is taught by Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. who holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Comparative Religion, and Transpersonal Psychology. She has received master-level training in Shamanism and has been a student of Buddhism for 30 years. She teaches classes in Depth Hypnosis, Integrated Energy Medicine, Huna, Buddhist Psychology and Applied Shamanism through the Foundation of the Sacred Stream. She has a private practice in San Francisco, Call For more information see sacredstream.org, hunaspirit.com and depthhypnosis.com. • Learning about Parenting from Gaia Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • Deities & Deity Meditation in Tibetan Buddhism Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

From the depths of the City of Fallen Angels comes Hauk, a four-piece Heathen Metal Band. Drawing on everything from Irish Folk music, Thrash Metal, and the fury of the North Wind, Hauk takes no prisoners and shows no mercy! The thundering drums of Chris Dooly, the soaring lead guitars of Boyd Ervin, the dynamic keyboards of Duke Dubeau, and the Odinic howl of frontman Hauk- all combine to not only raise a chill up your spine, but to raise the dead from their slumber! Don’t miss this one of a kind musical experience! • Hauk: Live in Concert Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Robert Hager

Clinical psychologist serving the Pagan community of the San Francisco Bay Area. COG Elder, NROOGD red cord, ADF life member (inactive), Fellowship of the Spiral Path. Friend of Hrafnar and AMUH, Grandfather, artisan. • Psychotherapy & Story (The Underworld) Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Simeon

Robert Hager has participated in magick for over twenty years and is currently a student of Fresno’s Bennu-Kheper Lodge, which practices in the style of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He is also a regular guest lecturer at Fresno State University. Under the pseudonym of Frater Perceptum Operor Servo, he authors the popular “Doing Magick” blog, a daily diary of a working magician. “Doing Magick” can be found at http://doingmagick.blogspot.com. • Magic of the Self-Your Holy Guardian Angel Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

George L. Hersh Ph.D.

Hobbyhorse

Annie and Phil of Hobbyhorse live in the San Francisco bay area, but their music exists in a realm they call Fantasy Folk. Their poetic lyrics and intricate guitar work will enchant and transport you. Hobbyhorse’s songs are inspired by stories from around the world about gods and goddesses, creation, love, loss, renewal, the end of times, and the wonders of science and alchemy. They perform concerts and also teach workshops about The Mystical Secrets of Music. Their concerts and workshops have been enthusiastically received at the International Alchemy Conference, Ancient Ways Festival, Merry Meet Festival and other venues. • Songs Inspired by World Mythology Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Hobbyhorse

Annie and Phil of Hobbyhorse live in the San Francisco bay area, but their music exists in a realm they call Fantasy Folk. Their poetic lyrics and intricate guitar work will enchant and transport you. Hobbyhorse’s songs are inspired by stories from around the world about gods and goddesses, creation, love, loss, renewal, the end of times, and the wonders of science and alchemy. They perform concerts and also teach workshops about The Mystical Secrets of Music. Their concerts and workshops have been enthusiastically received at the International Alchemy Conference, Ancient Ways Festival, Merry Meet Festival and other venues. • Mystical Secrets of Music & Sound Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Ellen Evert Hopman

Ellen Evert Hopman (http://www.celticheritage.co.uk/EllenEvertHopman) is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. Hopman is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile, www.whiteoakdruids.org) and its current Co-Chief, a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, and a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana. She was Vice President of The Henge of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years. Hopman has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Hopman has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism, and magicat conferences, festivals, and events in Europe, Canada, and the United States. She has participated in numerous radio and television programs, is author of a growing number of books, and has released videotapes and DVDs on the subjects covered in her books through Sawmill River Productions: http://www.sawmillriver.com/ • The Pillars of Druidism Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • Tree Medicine, Magic, & Lore Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Human Awareness Institute

The Human Awareness Institute (HAI) empowers individuals to be potent, loving, contributing human beings. HAI promotes personal growth and social evolution by replacing ignorance and fear with awareness and love. HAI aims to create a world where people live together in dignity, respect, understanding, trust, kindness, compassion, honesty and love. The Human Awareness Institute is committed to creating a world where everyone wins. • Spirituality & Intimacy Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Hyperion

Hyperion is the founder of The Unnamed Path, an emerging spiritual path for Men-who-love-men. His experience includes over 14 years of teaching pagan and magical traditions including astrology, energy healing, shamanism, meditation, spirit contact and possession, magic, herbalism and divination. He is a High Priest of the Druidic Craft of the Wise, an Olorisha crowned with Shango, an Usui Reiki Master Teacher and host of the weekly podcast, “The Unnamed Path”. • Resonance: A Gay Alternative to Polarity Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Immanion Press/Megalithica Books

We are a group of authors from Immanion Press/Megalithica books, a small UK-based publisher whose nonfiction line is known for its edgy, experimental, and not-the-usual pagan and occult titles. We specialize in topics and approaches that you may not have encountered before, and if you happen to run into us at the Con, feel free to say hi and maybe ask a few questions--or come see us (and our books) at our booth! After you’ve headed home, check us out at http://www.immanion-press.com • Upstarts! Immanion Press Authors Talk Shop Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

IWIULA IWIULA

Kahuna Aupuni Iwi’ula is the last true Kahuna of the Old Ways. He is practiced and well-versed in 24 different Kahuna modalities. Both sides of his family are kahuna. His family lineage is Aiwohi and comes from Ni’ihau, Niuli’i, Holualoa and Mo’ili’ili. Although it has been written that the Ways of The Kahuna have been long gone, Aupuni will provide you insight that it is not gone rather it has been underground for the last 200 years. The organization he represents is the KALAMA Foundation. Our website is: www.kalama.org • HO’OMANA—Traditional Hawaiian Spirituality Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin

Michele Jackson

Michele Jackson is a Feri Witch and priestess, a digital and mixed- media artist, and has created five Tarot decks. She discovered the Goddess via the Tarot and has loved both ever since. She is the founder of tarotpassages.com and has written hundreds of deck reviews. She is an initiate of Victor Anderson and a member of Mandorla, a coven in the Vicia line of Feri (lilithslantern.com). • How to create your own Tarot Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Soli Johnson

Soli has been Pagan and practicing magic in various forms since 1992. She identifies (and blogs) as a syncretic mystic, involved in three different spiritual traditions. When asked for how she practices, the short answer is as a mystic, ecstatic, visionary, witch and spirit worker. • Role of Mysticism in Reconstructionist Religions Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Kenny Klein

Kenny Klein is a well known musician, author, and lecturer in the Pagan community. Kenny has recorded many CDs geared toward Pagan and Renaissance Festival audiences; He is the author of The Flowering Rod, Men, Sex and Spirituality, (Delphi 1993), a book about men’s Wicca; and has been a workshop presenter and musical performer at festivals that include PSG, Free Spirit Gathering, Heartland, Starwood, Ancient Ways, Florida Pagan Fest, Goddess Gathering, and many others. Kenny is a co-founder of the Blue Star tradition of Wicca, and has been a Wiccan priest and teacher for over twenty years. He is currently working on a book about Fairy lore. Visit Kenny’s website at http://www.kennyklein.net/ . • The Pagan Lore of Birds Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • Concert Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Donald Michael Kraig

Donald Michael Kraig is a magician, Tantric, musician, presenter and author. He specializes in Kabalah, Tarot, Magick, Tantra, hypnosis, and psychic development. His books include Modern Magick, Modern Sex Magick, and Tarot & Magic. He has been a computer teacher at USC and the editor-in-chief of Fate magazine. He has practiced many Western spiritual and magickal traditions and is an initiated Tantric. He is a certified hypnosis instructor for the American Board of Hypnotherapy and recently became a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. His first novel, The Resurrection Murders,has recently been published by Galde Press. • Experience Your Past Lives Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine • Chakra Power Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Jadzia Krzemien

Jadzia is a professional Tarot Reader and Instructor from Portland, Oregon. Her approach is practical and positive, as she believes that Tarot is a tool for self discovery and personal growth. • Tarot Suits, Elements & Numerology Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Lady Liberty League

Lady Liberty League (LLL) is the religious freedom support service of Circle Sanctuary, providing information and networking assistance to individuals and organizations concerned with religious freedom issues pertaining to Wiccan ways, Paganism, and other forms of Nature religions. • Religious Freedom? What does it take? Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Patricia Lafayllve

Patricia Lafayllve is the Steerswoman of The Troth, a certified Godwoman, and the Provost of the Troth’s Lore Progam. She is a proud member of Two Ravens Kindred and Bjornsal, an active seidh group centered on the east coast. She has been heathen for ten years, a trance practitioner (shamanist and seidh/spae) for twelve, and has been active in her local heathen and pagan communities for close to fifteen years. • Ratatosk: Gossip in Neo-Tribal Communities Friday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey • A Short History of Seidhr Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

LAND OF THE BLIND

Land of the Blind is a pagan trance dance duo, creating special magikal music for over 12 years, 6 award winning cds, and every pagan fest from FaerieWorlds to Starwood, Berkeley Pagan Fest to Olympia Pagan Pride and every magical town inbetween. BLIND’s mix of eclectic World, ethereal faerie vocals, pagan lyrics, native drums, indigenous didjeridu, and modern live looping is one of a kind. It’s ancient instruments creating burning tribal present time moments that are stunning, dreamy and transformation! It’s trance journey magical work within dancing. WARNING: Spontanious Shamanic Shape Shifting may occur. • Shape Shifters Ball Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Erynn Laurie

Erynn Rowan Laurie is the author of “Ogam: Weaving Word Wisdom” and “A Circle of Stones: Journeys & Meditations for Modern Celts”. She has 24 years of experience in the Pagan community and has been developing a path of Filidecht or sacred poetry in the Celtic tradition since 1988. • Advanced Topics in Ogam Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan • Stones & Cauldrons: Filidecht Meditation Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Eric Lethe

Eric Lethe is an Elder with the Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Wicca. • Psychic Hygene & Defense 101 Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Rev. Don Lewis

Rev. Don Lewis is the production head of Magick TV and host of the “Living the Wiccan Life” program. Rev. Don is also First Priest and Chancellor of the Correllian Tradition and Chairman of Witch School International. • Magick TV Interviews Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Limerent Arts

Limerent is that state of pure presence, being in the now of any endeavor. There are no doubts, no restrictions, no boundaries. That state of bliss as you fall in love and before you question its destination. Imagine the world as Dorothy saw Oz, a technicolor blast to all senses.. At Limerent Arts we seek to find the beauty in all our creations and to transcend our audience. Going back to the foundation of traditional theatre as ritual, we bring it into the 21st Century to create a new organic form of theatre that knows no bounds. We place no restrictions on our work, letting each production unfold and reform like a kaleidoscope. Multi textural, live music, dancing, puppetry, all and more will be incorporated into our productions, be it classic or a world premiere. We delve deeply into our work in a fully dimensional sense, researching the author’s research, recreating live moments out of written memories, and rituals that explore the spirituality, psychology, history and future of each piece we do. The effect of such immersion presents a stronger communication with the audience and a transformational experience for the performer. • Oracles from the Living Tarot Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar/ Pine

Dr. Layne Little

Dr. Layne Little is the regional director of South Asian programs for the Lost & Endangered Religions Project. He also teaches courses on South Asian religion at UC Berkeley. • The Lost & Endangered Religions Project Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose • The Secret Masters Behind the American Superhero: Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Llewellyn Author Panel

Barring any scheduling conflicts, our panel will include wellknown Llewellyn authors Christopher Penczak (The Living Temple of Witchcraft), Thuri Calafia (Dedicant), Z Budapest (Summoning the Fates), John Michael Greer (The UFO Phenomenon), Azrael Arynn K (RitualCraft), Amber K (True Magick), Donald Michael Kraig (Modern Magick), Ellen Evert Hopman (Priestess of the Forest), Lydia Crabtree (forthcoming title Family Coven), and Brandy Williams (Practical Magic for Beginners). Elysia Gallo, Acquisitions Editor at Llewellyn Worldwide, will moderate. • Ask the Authors: Relationship with Deity Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Linda Loo

Linda is an eclectic witch and warrior of aphrodite in her own subtle ways. She has facilitated “The Magick Mouth” at PCon previously. Linda has a Masters in Public Administration, and a Certificate in Training and Group Facilitation, but is most proud of that 60 hour Certification in Sex Education from San Francisco Sex Information. Her low alcohol tolerance combined with a high tolerance for sexual variation, make her the cheapest, most fun date ever. She resides in beautiful Southern Oregon. Hit her up at Lindaloo60@hotmail.com. • Hit Me Up! Witches Journey in Casual Encounters Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Thena MacArthur

Thena is very, very blessed to have studied with various teachers including Ai-Churek (a Tuvan Shaman,) Nadyezda Duvan (an Ulchi Wisdom Keeper,) Larry Peters (an initiated Tamong/Tibetan Shaman,) and several non-traditional teachers. Her studies have focused on Himalayan and Central Asian Shamanic Practices. She is also an amateur Volcanologist and Anthropologist. Thena is also an artist, having provided the covers for the PantheaCon programs and has created a new divination deck, called Shamanka: the Oracle of the Shamaness. A resident of Berkeley, she lives with her cat Mac, piles of historical costumes, and way too many books (if there can be such a thing.) • Talking to the Clouds: Weather Shamanism Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine • Volcano Ritual & Workshop Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan

David Maddux

David is a lover of the ancient wisdom traditions, an ever growing student of the underground truths. He has a comparative religions degree from Cal State Fullerton. He has studied under Dr. Dana Dunn for the past five years. He is a teacher and trainer of physical fitness programs, Yoga and Ta’i Chi. A member of the Joseph Campbell organization and a teacher of mythologies, his purpose is to illuminate the inner kingdom of consciousness for the higher lover of truth. • Ultimate Energy Yoga Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Mark ‘Moss’ Magill

Mark “Moss” Magill is an award winning playwright and poet, as well as an Ovate student in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. As a certified professional Tarot reader for over ten years, he has combined his love of writing and divination to discover how the Tarot can open the gateway to devotional writings. Moss spends his time between Seattle and Port Townsend, Washington where he is a professional trainer and playwright. • Tapping the Sacred Ink Well Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Sabina Magliocco

Sabina Magliocco is Professor of Anthropology at California State University Northridge and the award-winning author of four books and numerous articles. She is a priestess in the Gardnerian tradition, and has also studied Reclaiming Witchcraft. • Folklore as History? Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Mahal {EthnoFusion Musik}

Mahal is a musical ensemble from one to up to 11 performers blending voices and sacred instruments from all over the world with modern instruments. Included in the instrumentation are powerful and beautiful vocals by Evelie who sings in many languages; twostringed lutes; bronze gongs; hand drums; bamboo percussion; jaw’s harps; flutes; didgeridoos; tabla; guitars; bass; and keyboard. • Mahal in Concert!!! Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Bari Mandelbaum

Bari Mandelbaum is an Eclectic tradition pagan with Norse leanings. She was initiated with Waxing Muse Coven and has been a practicing Priestess for over 12 yrs. Bari has been a student of healing traditions, energy work, and the occult for over 25 years. She is employed full time as a holistic nutritionist, herbalist, medical intuitive, teacher, and energy worker. For more information about Bari’s healing work, go to http://www.foodfairie.com. • Amulets Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan

Malendia Maccree

Malendia is a Witch living in the Sacramento area who volunteers as a chaplain for Pagans within California prisons. She has been a practicing Witch for 20 years, formerly within traditional coven families and more lately as a community ritualist, educator and chaplain. Malendia makes her living as a plant pathologist studying soilborne diseases of trees. • Are There Really Witches in Prison? Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Jason Mankey

Tony Mierzwicki

Patrick McCollum

Michelle Mueller

Jason Mankey has been lecturing and entertaining on the Pagan festival circuit for the last few years. Jason mixes humor and scholarly insight to fire-up the imagination and to tickle the funnybone. Much of Jason’s research has led him into the realm of the Horned God, and the various deities who have contributed to this archetype. Jason is a Priest of Pan and a Disciple of Dionysus and he’s excited to be bringing his knowledge of these deities to the Bay Area. Jason lives in Lansing MI. • The Morrison Ritual Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Pan: The God of All Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • All Acts of Love & Pleasure Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan Patrick McCollum teaches workshops on Witchcraft, Magic, & Herb Lore, internationally. As a Pagan activist he became the first Pagan ever to address the United States Commission on Civil Rights and Congress. He is the Wiccan Chaplain for the California Department of Corrections and Director of Pagan Chaplaincy at Cherry Hill Seminary. Patrick was key in winning the rights for Pagans veterans to have the pentacle inscribed on their headstones. Patrick is a Minister with Circle Sanctuary and Coordinator for the Lady Liberty League. Patrick is author of: Courting The Lady, A Wiccan Journey, available at courtingthelady.com • The Nature of Magic: Goddess Myths Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Angus McMahan

Angus McMahan is a gregarious solitary who can usually be found playing strange drums strangely at various community seed rituals. He is a lego sculptor, a cross-country marcher, a crop circle inspiration and a writer of no great renown. Angusmacog.com • Pagan Humor (Why ARE the gods fond of a joke?) Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Rev. Jessica McMahan

Jessica began her spiritual journey at age 12 when she found a set of Elder Futhark runes in her parents’ basement. Since then she has been trained as an eclectic pagan and 1st degree Alexandrian initiate, before finding the Asatru community in California. She received her B.A. in Scandinavian Studies & Finnish at UC-Berkeley and is now conducting research for her first book. She lives in beautiful Hayward, CA with her “avomies”, David, 7 cats, and a best friend, Maestro. • Where are all the Finnish pagans? Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Paul Mercer

Paul Mercer is a violinist and composer who years ago began focusing on the unique relationship between antique instruments and their players/custodians. He is at PantheaCon to talk about a project called “Ghosts” which was performed on a series of violins made over the last four centuries. Each work on the album is an experiment in trance improvisation and an attempt to unlock the history and spirits of the instruments themselves.www.electronicvoicephenomena.com or www.myspace.com/paulmercer • Ghosts & Violins III Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Tony Mierzwicki is the author of “Graeco-Egyptian Magick: Everyday Empowerment” and has contributed to various anthologies and magazines. He has been continuously running workshops and rituals recreating ancient magickal practices in the United States and on the east coast of Australia since 2001, drawing on his practice of ceremonial magick which he began in 1990. Tony’s wife, JoAnn has been co-facilitating his workshops since 2004. Tony has completed three degrees at the University of Sydney - MA, BE and BSc. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Cherry Hill Seminary. • An Invocation of Selene, The Moon Goddess Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Set: Evil or Misunderstood? Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan A few months after the PantheaCon 2008 panel, “30 Years of Wiccan Interfaith Work-What have we learned?”, Michelle graduated with a Master of Divinity from the Pacific School of Religion. She hopes to minister to and teach Pagans. “Egyptian Journey with Sekhmet and Hermes-Thoth” was inspired because Sekhmet won’t leave Michelle alone. • Egyptian Journey with Sekhmet & Hermes-Thoth Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Damian Murphy

Damian Murphy is the head of Temple Ignis Aeternus, a temple in Seattle, WA based in the work of the Golden Dawn. Has has been actively practicing ceremonial magic for over 15 years and has been teaching and lecturing for 6 years. This will be his first presentation at PantheaCon. • The Holy Guardian Angel in Western Tradition Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

David Myriad

An artist using mythic elements of the past, present, and future, Myriad has embraced a variety of spiritual traditions, both serious and otherwise. He is currently a member of the Fellowship of the Spiral Path, as well as several Masonic groups. His Tiny Tots Tarot Project seeks to evoke some well needed playfulness into this ancient tradition. More details at www.tinytotstarot.com, and www. davidmyriad.comContact: davidmyriad@gmail.com • Tiny Tots Tarot Birthday Party Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Elisheva Nesher

EliSheva is originally from the Galilee. She served in her country’s Security Forces; retired; ran an international business, retired, is now a psychotherapist and organizational consultant. She is elected leader of AMHA, (Primitive Hebrews), an Earth oriented neo-Tribal Israeli Tradition • History of the Tree of Life Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose • Seeing for the Tribes Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • The Origins of an Ancient Hebrew God Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Anastacia Nutt

Anastacia Nutt is an author and teacher, co-founder of a long running residential and international spiritual program The Path of the Ceremonial Arts, and a minister with The Star House, a trans-denominational stellar temple (complete with stone circle!) situated outside Boulder CO. Anastacia is a classically trained singer, composer, and pianist. • Sacred Partnerships in the Middle East Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

>ogam-

>ogam- has been praying with beads in many configurations and languages for over 20 years. He is a professional prayer bead artisan specializing in one-of-a-kind and limited edition strands at http://www.paganbeads.net . • Pagan Prayer Beads for Fun & Prophet Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Christina Olague

A political activist in San Francisco for many years, Christina has been involved with Asatru since the early 90s and is currently a member of the Rune Gild. • Tybondi Asatru & Activism Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Kaedrich Olsen

has also shown these images in Galleries as well as at Berkeley Pagan Fest/Pagan Unity Fest/Sacramento Faerie Fest/Faerie Worlds/Fairy Folk Fest and more. As CYO moves into shooting for FF 2010, she sees photographing pagan women in wings more as a shamanic ritual, watching the “fae” inside come out to play thus transforming both the artist and the faerie by the inherent magic created between them. • Faerie Fotos/Fae Transformation Workshop Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Calyxa Omphalos

Calyxa Omphalos is a perpetual student torn between art and science. Besides creating the Elemental Hexagons deck, she specializes in computer-generated landscape art. • Reading with the Elemental Hexagons Deck Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn

Het Nuit Temple of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn (OSOGD) is a group of Pagans who have come together to study the Mysteries of Hermetic Magick. Our goal is to normalize adeptship: to make the art of magick more prevalent in the world. Contact us at: cancellarius@osogd.org. • In the Shadow of Evil Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Pandemonaeon

Kaedrich Olsen is the author of Runes for Transformation. He has studied the runes and Northern mysteries for over 20 years. He also studied spiritually based hypnotherapy and Shamanism in order to become a transpersonal hypnotherapist. Within this practice, he applies runic wisdom to develop powerful techniques his clients use to transform their lives. • Runes as Active Tools for Change Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Pandemonaeon combines Middle Eastern, Celtic, folk, rock Gothic, and medieval elements to create a driving and evocative sound fueled by passionate vocals and mythic themes. After a long hiatus, they return with a fresh new collection of songs, featured on their latest release “Dangerous Beauty”. www.pandemonaeon.net • P&emonaeon w/special guest T. Thorn Coyle Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Rev. Jessie Medb Olson

T. Thorn Coyle, Ivo Dominguez Jr, Lon Milo Duquette, Diana Paxson and Christopher Penczak and Stephanie Taylor. • The Non-Dual, Polytheism, & Contemporary Magic(k) Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Jessie is a Dedicant Priest in Ar’ nDraiocht Fe’in (ADF). She has been a Pagan for over 17 years and a member of ADF since June 2003. she has served the Pagan community in many ways over the years. She has organized Pagan Pride Day celebrations, volunteered as a hospice and prison minister, worked as a Designated Faith Group Leader on two different military installations, managed a large Pagan networking association in Southeastern Arizona, and given numerous presentations on Pagan beliefs to various organizations. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from CSU, Chico. She currently resides in Chico, CA with her partner, their dog, and two cats. • Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Persia Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Cyoakha Grace O’Manion-FAERIE FOTOS

Cyoakha Grace O’Manion is an Irish Faerie, as well as a sacred artist whose work has been shown around the world. She is best known for her singing and songwriting in the Pagan Trance band, LAND OF THE BLIND, which tours the pagan trail and has six award winning CDs released. Cyo started shooting magical images of real pagan women (not models) in 06 for the project FAERIE FOTOS that she has dreamed about for many years, using images of Deep Nature and double exposed winged women. The stunning result was published as FAERIE FOTOS CALENDAR 09, a magical collection of images, faerie facts and monthly moons and spells, selling internationally. Cyo

Panel of Respected Authors!

Kay Pannell

Kay Pannell is a practicing Witch and Garderian Elder, member of COG, and holds the front banner at the Pagan Pride Parades. She is also a geologist and COO of an environmental consulting firm. She has been in MART productions over the years and can sometimes be seen peddling fantasy masks at PantheaCon. • Magical Stones Workshop Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Luna Pantera

Luna Pantera is a Priestess and Witch whose path is to open up the line of communications with the Ancestors to all who are willing and ready to listen. Luna’s personal work with her Ancestors has rekindled her magikal gifts and started healing of deep family wounds. She is the Founder of the Theatre of the Ancestors; a theatrical company that uses ritual performance to awaken people’s Higher/God/Goddess Self. • A Black Woman Speaks Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan • Healing With The Ancestors Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

PantheaCon

PantheaCon is one of the world’s largest Pagan conventions and has been going on for 15 years. Each year we bring together pagans of all types to gather, learn, party and network. • Open Drum Circle Saturday, 5:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Diana Paxson

Diana L. Paxson is an Elder in the Troth and CoG, founder of the Fellowship of the Spiral Path, and the author of TAKING UP THE RUNES and TRANCE-PORTATION. She is also well-known as a writer of pagan-themed fiction, including THE GOLDEN HILLS OF WESTRIA and RAVENS OF AVALON. • Trance work in theory & practice Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan • In praise of Freyja Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon • So Many Gods, So Little Time (& altar space) Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Suzy Peltier (aka Lady Red Hawk)

Suzy Peltier/Lady Red Hawk has served the Goddess and wholism for over twenty years as a Third Degree Priestess, Reiki Master Teacher, Massage Therapist, and Hypnotherapist. Fifteen years ago she established a Wiccan Sabbat Circle, which continues today. From this experience was born the vision and “new tradition” of Taoist Wicca and the upcoming book entitled: “The Wisdom of the Seasons: A Guide to Wicca, the Chakras and the Tao.” www.suzypeltier.com, email:info@suzypeltier.com • Discovering Taoist Wicca & the Wisdom of the Seasons Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Christopher Penczak

Christopher Penczak is a modern witch with a full time teaching and healing practice in New England. He is the author of several books, including Gay Witchcraft, The Inner Temple of Witchcraft, Ascension Magick and The Living Temple of Witchcraft. For more information, visit www.christopherpenczak.com • The Seven Gates of the Goddess Ritual Pathworking Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar • The Witch’s Plant Familiar Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Kim Pennington

Kim is a Reiki master, master herbalist, Bach Flower specialist, energy healer, aromatherapist, and a graduate of Ardantane Healing Arts program. She has served on the faculty and Board of Directors for Ardantane Pagan Learning Center. She is an avid leaner of the healing arts. Kim also practices Shamanic healing and Shamanic Witchcraft. • Herbs through the ages Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Catherine Pennington

Mirth & Reverence is Catherine Pennington (by Remote) and Jamie Morgan (on Site). Together they create beautiful art work including Altar dolls and Beaded Jewelry as well as teach classes on ritual and magic, and produce innovative rituals. For this ritual they have the fun of being joined by many talented ritualists including members of their coven - Ratatosk, along with members of DarkForest Coven, Coven of the Sacred Feminine, CAYA, and a collection of

amazing individual solitary practitioners, techies and warders. For more information visit their website: www.mirthreverence.com • A Walk in the Garden of Polarity Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Tanya Peterson

Tanya Peterson was raised in Tulsa OK, and found Asatru in 1994. She currently resides in Baltimore MD, where she is the Steward for the Troth. She is also a member of the High Rede of the Troth, and is an ordained Godwoman for the Troth. She is also a proud member of Gladsheim Kindred, in Columbia MD. • Hospitality & the Modern Heathen. Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Evelie Posch

Evelie Delfino Sales Posch is a Babaylan, priestess, oracle, shaman, enChantress, & healer in Philippine indigenous shamanistic/ animistic practices. She is the founder of Mahal an ethnofusion musical group & BEAM: Babaylan Emerging: Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program. She performs and facilates rituals and magical workshops blending her blood tradition with Reclaiming and other earth-based spiritualities. Evelie is also Reclaiming’s SpiralDance Chorus and Band Director. • Kismat-Mahal Kirtan Ensemble Chanting Friday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos • Spiral Songs Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin • Reclaiming’s Spiral Dance Chorus & B& in Concert! Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Prudence Priest

Prudence is a witch and Heathen priestess, and a founder and member of many groups including CoG, the American Vinland Association, Romuva (Lithuanian Heathenism) and the Besom Brigade. • Baltic Heathenism Saturday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Publishing Panel hosted by Llewellyn Worldwide

Panel members include Elysia Gallo, Acquisitions Editor for Witchcraft, Paganism and Magick at Llewellyn; Steven Pomije, Publicity Manager at Llewellyn; esteemed authors John Michael Greer, Don Michael Kraig, Amber K and Azrael Arynn K; Brenda Knight, Associate Publisher at Cleis Press; Taylor Ellwood, Sr. Editor and Manager of Megalithica Books; and Lupa, Editor, Layout Tech and Non-Fiction Publicity Manager of Immanion Press. • Book Publishing 101 Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Puget Sound Celtic Reconstructionists

We are a gathering of Celtic Reconstructionists (CRs) from Seattle and surrounding areas, meeting for monthly group discussions and observance of holidays. CR focuses on bringing to light the historical aspects of early Celtic religions and working with them in a context for today. Our group emphasizes a balance of scholarly rigor and personal inspiration. • Spiritual Community Support & the Modern Soldier Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Quill

I am a member of the Green Faerie Grove, an eclectic coven in Columbus, Ohio. I have spent the last 15 years working with children in a number of settings: summer camps, science museums and preschools. • Indoor snowball seige Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Simeon

Richard Reidy

Richard Reidy received his Masters of Divinity degree in 1979 and is the author of Ancient Egyptian Rituals for the Modern World, a selection of authentic texts from pharoanic Egypt. For the past ten years he has facilitated the Temple of Ra in San Francisco, and since 2007 an Egyptian Reconstructionist temple in San Jose, CA. meeting monthly for ritual and fellowship. He can be reached by email at rjreidy@hotmail.com. • The Theology & Practice of Magic in Ancient Egypt Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey • Djehuty & Heka: Gods of Magic in Ancient Egypt Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

A.E. Retallack

A.E. Retallack has been working in the communications/media field for more than 20 years. She has served as a newspaper editorin-chief, magazine managing editor, and primary editor for several books on a variety of topics. Her experience includes serving as an information officer for emergency response and developing several media training programs. Currently she serves as a marketing specialist focusing on educational, informational, and recruitment campaigns with media, publication, event and publicity components. • Pagans, Press, & Publicity—Getting Coverage Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin

Ivan Richmond

Ivan Richmond is an initiate of the Men’s Mysteries celebrated by the Men’s Lodge of Thiasos Olympikos, a Hellenic Reconstructionist organization that primarily has mixed-sex rituals, but also offers Men’s and Women’s Mysteries. He has been active in Hellenic Reconstructionism and in other aspects of the Pagan community since 2001. During this time he has worked to explore men’s issues and men’s spirituality, with a view to strengthening the Pagan community’s ability to address issues related to men, and increasing opportunities for Pagan men to find fellowship. • Men’s Spirituality & Men’s Mysteries Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Ronan and friends

Ronan is organizing the outline, speakers, will be from different communities, with different, view points, experience and information. • The Interfaith role in disasters Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Round Tower

The Round Tower is a teaching coven in Davis, California. We believe in the all encompassing power of the Tower Card, and its ability to show up when least expected and least desired. We merrily incorporate blissful irreverence, somber thoughtfulness, and endless enthusiasm all taken with a healthy dollop of humbleness courtesy of Eris. We believe that everyone is a teacher as well as a student, and that the only difference between the two is subject matter. • Divining your Deity Sunday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

Jennifer Rutherford

Jennifer has read an enormous amount of astrology books. She has a Grand Trine and a T-square in her natal chart, both of which connect to Saturn. Suffice it to say, she has learned firsthand. Her astrology blog, Saturn Return Can Bite Me (guess when that got started?), is at fullmoon.vox.com. • Saturn Can Bite Me! Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Lia M Salciccia, MA, LMFT

Lia is a Silicon Valley psychotherapist who works in the innovative and creative Bay Area spirit, infusing depth and archetypal psychology with short-term methods of change. Author of “How to Invoke the Gods,” (Smite!press) she is grateful to offer individual and family counseling to alternative and nontraditional families and communities. • Boundaries 201 Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel • Love Tips of the Gods: Dating, Relationships, & Sex Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Denny Sargent

Denny Sargent (a.k.a.: Aion, Hermeticusnath) is a writer, ceramic artist, teacher, Tantrik, Witch, Magikian and practicing Eclectic Ritualist. He is member of many initiatory groups. He has edited: Mandragore, Kalika and (now) Silver Star Journal of Magick. Holding an MA in Ancient History/Cross Cultural Studies. Denny has traveled around the globe to 20+ countries. His published books include: Global Ritualism, Myth & Magick Around the World (Llewellyn), The Tao of Birth Days (Tuttle), The Magical Garden (with Sophia) (Andrew McMeel Pub.), Your Guardian Angel & You (Red Wheel/Weiser) and the Clean Sweep (Redwheel/Weiser). Website: http://www.psychicsophia.com/aion/ • Your Natal Hexagram: Your Will & the I Ching Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Joel Schonbrunn

A resident of Redwood City, California, Joel Schonbrunn is an ordained Druid Minister in the FoDLA tradition, a Celtic recreationist neopagan druidism church. Additionally, Joel has spent many years training as a member of the Woodcraft League at Tanager Lodge in the Adirondacks. Currently, Joel works as a video compressionist at Microsoft’s Mountain View Campus. Joel is also the founder of the FoDLA Grove of the Bay, the 2nd Druid Grove of FoDLA. In his spare time, Joel is also trying to start a new business “the Oak, Ash & Thorn Brewing Company”, famous for its Apple Piety Cordials. • Brewing Mead & Cider for Rituals Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Seidh Sisters

The Seidh Sisters is made up of Seidh practitioners from around the country. Most of us have either presented on our own at PCon or are members of PantheaCon’s volunteer staff. Seeing for us this year are Patricia Lafayllve, Dana Runkle and Nan Edwards Boyster. • Open Seidh Ritual Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Seidhjallr

Seidhjallr has served the Pagan community by presenting Oracular rituals in the Norse tradition since 1991. Based in the East Bay, it is associated with Hrafnar kindred. www.seidh.org • Oracular Seidh Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Dave Shultz

A longtime contributor to the fabulousness that is PantheaCon, Dave enjoys long walks on the beach to watch longships burning in the dawn light, quiet conversations by a campfire to plot greater mead consumption, knitting, and movies. • Overcoming Grounding Challenges Friday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Victoria Slind-Flor

Victoria Slind-Flor is a Dianic crone witch who lives and makes art in Oakland, California. In her mundane life, she’s a journalist specializing in intellectual property law. She is a member of The Pagan Alliance. Victoria has presented art and spirituality workshops for Gaia’s Womb, the Sacred Harvest Festival, and PantheaCon. Her Pagan-themed writings have appeared in a number of publications including Circle Magazine and The Beltane Papers. She also contributed several chapters to Celebrating the Pagan Soul published by Citadel Press. Victoria’s blog, Driving Audmumla, can be found at http://vsf.blogs.com/driving_audhumla/ • Yoni Self Portraits Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos • Our grandmothers as Goddess Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Simeon

Sophia

Sophia is a professional hereditary psychic, witch, astrologer, and spiritual teacher with more than 30 years of experience in the US & Japan. From the age of three she learned Psychic Reading and other forms of divination from her grandparents in Aberdeen, WA. Sophia is the author of twelve published books. And writes several columns. A frequent guest at festivals such as PantheaCon, Sophia (aka Rebecca Sargent) lives in Seattle with her husband Denny Sargent and their teenage son, Forrest, who has autism. Sophia is also a ceramic artist and avid world traveler. Sophia’s Web site: www.psychicsophia.com • Cartomancy: Fortune Telling with Playing Cards Monday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Juan

Greg Stafford

Greg’s 35 years of roleplaying game design (RuneQuest, Pendragon, et alia) and publishing (Chaosium, and Issaries, Inc.) are well known. Glimpses of his 35 years of shamanic activity have surfaced in articles in Matthews’ “Table and Household” books, Shamans Drum and an interview in Modern Primitives. He lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for two years, exploring the precolumbian ruins and learning from a local curandero. • The Goddess in Oaxaca Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Starhawk

Starhawk is the author of ten books on Goddess religion, earth based spirituality and activism, including The Spiral Dance and her latest, The Earth Path. Starhawk is a cofounder of the Reclaiming extended network of teachers and ritual makers--www.reclaiming.

org . A committed activist for global justice and the environment, Starhawk also teaches courses in everything from ritual to permaculture design to political organizing. www.starhawk.org • Holding Power Well Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Pagans, Interfaith, & the International Scene Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

R J Stewart

R J Stewart is a Scottish author and composer now living in California. He is one of the leading writers and teachers of magical traditions, and author of 41 books on Magical Arts, Faery and UnderWorld tradition, Music and consciousness, Celtic tradition, and has recorded many CDs of original music and song. • Advanced Magical Arts for the 21st century Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir • Concert with R J Stewart & Anastacia Nutt Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey

Holly Tannen

Holly is a Reclaiming Tradition Priestess of Brighid, as well as a folklorist specializing in traditional song. She is known for her songs Rime of the Ancient Matriarch, Victim of Them, Painted Toenails and Crazy Laughter. • In Concert: Holly Tannen & Ruth Barrett Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey • Writing Pagan Songs & Chants Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Stephanie Taylor

Author Stephanie Taylor, wife of Raven Grimassi, is one of the directing elders of Ash, Birch & Willow (a training system in the Old Ways of Witchcraft for modern practitioners). • Ancestral Memory: Seeking the Hidden Cauldron. Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Luisah Teish

Luisah Teish is an initiated elder (Iyanifa) in the Ifa/Orisha tradition of the West African Diaspora, and she holds a chieftaincy title (Yeye’woro) from the Fatunmise Compound in Ile Ife, Nigeria. Presently she is the Chair of the World Orisha Congress Committee on Women’s Issues. She is also a devotee of Damballah Hwedo, the Haitian Rainbow Serpent, under the guidance of Moma Lola. She is the Olori (director) of Ile Orunmila Oshun and the School of Ancient Mysteries/Sacred Arts Center in Oakland, Ca. Teish is a writer, storyteller, creative projects consultant, and author of several books. • Silk & Honey: African Diaspora Erotic Tales Friday, 7:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir

Temple of Inanna and Dumuzi

The Temple of Inanna and Dumuzi is an incorporated Mesopotamian Semi-Reconstructionist Temple that meets in Mountain View. Rituals are based on research into ancient practice and incorporate ancient texts in English translation. The formal ethical statement of the Temple is: “Honor yourself. Honor each other. Honor the Gods.” The Temple welcomes all sincere persons of good will. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/temple_of_inanna_and_dumuzi/ • Ceremony to Honor Inanna & Dumuzi Saturday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose/ Santa Clara

Thalassa

Thalassa has been working with the Tarot, divination and the arts magickal for more than 40 years. She is the producer of the San Francisco Bay Area Tarot Symposium (SF BATS), founder of Daughters of Divination, and publisher of The Belfry. She speaks widely on Tarot and Divination at events across the country. She is also active in historical recreation and theatre. Visit www.dodivination.com for more info and divinatory hijinks. She is currently working on a book (on Tarot, of all things). • The Divine Divination Panel Saturday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel/ Monterey • Why Yes, It Is A Wicked Pack of Cards Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

The Circle of Dionysons

The Circle of Dionysons grew from the ashes of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Open Wiccan Coven. In 2008, Sun Priest Derik K Cowan felt called to return the coven to active status with a new focus on gay men’s mythology (particularly hellenic mythos). After a couple of rituals and a conceptual challenge from Moon Priest Hayden Reynolds, it became apparent that coven under their coleadership had changed from a traditional wiccan coven into a circle celebrating an emerging gay mystical/magical path. The Circle celebrates open Sabbat rituals led by Derik K Cowan and invitation-only Moon rituals led by Hayden Reynolds. For more information, please email derik.cowan@gmail.com. • Meeting & Greeting the Queerest of the Gods. Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

The High Priestess & Reverend Alex

High Priestess graduated from CalArts with a double major in Performance and Composition. She later completed USC’s prestigous graduate Film Scoring program. She has written and produced an electronica album, “Sellisternia” (a feast held in honor of the Goddess) and a celtic rock album “OakSong”. Her compositions have been heard on tv, film and theatre. Her performances and workshops have inspired the west coast. High Priestess is an orchestrator of exotic experience and explorer of unusual states of consciousness. Her goal is to share compassion and create beauty in the world, to inspire people, share mutual wisdom, and enhance bliss. • Restorative Harp Experience Sunday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling

The Troth

The Troth’s mission is to educate, train, provide resources for, and otherwise promote the polytheistic religion known as Northern European Heathenry or Asatru. Our religion contains many variations, names, and practices, including Theodism, Irminism, Odinism, and Anglo-Saxon Heathenry, and The Troth seeks to place itself as an umbrella organization where all Asatruar may meet, worship, and learn from one another. We understand that what we all share is a defining personal loyalty to, or Troth with, the Gods and Goddesses of Northern Europe, our specific and tribal ancestors, and the landvaettir, or spirits of the earth around us. • Gods & Goddesses Blot Friday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Glenn Turner

Glenn Turner is the owner of Ancient Ways store in Oakland CA and organizer of both PantheaCon in February at the DoubleTree in San Jose and the Ancient Ways Festival in May at Stone City. She is available for Palm readings at Ancient Ways store on Fridays. Call for an appointment, 510-653-3244 or email glenn@ ancientways.com • Basic Palmistry Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riesling • Presented with friends: Opening Ritual Friday, 1:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Pagans, Interfaith, & the International Scene Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak • Presented with friends: Closing Ritual Monday, 3:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pine

Clare Vaughn

Clare Vaughn started collecting prayer beads before she entered first grade. A beader and crafter for nearly 20 years, she has made pagan prayer beads since first encountering them at the Elysium Festival in 2003. She wrote Pagan Prayer Beads (Weiser, 2007) with coauthor John Michael Greer. • Pagan Prayer Beads for Fun & Prophet Monday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos

Dr. Archana Venkatesan

Dr. Archana Venkatesan teaches about ritual and performance traditions in Hinduism for the Religious Studies and Comparative Religion departments at UC Davis. • The Lost & Endangered Religions Project Saturday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Valerie Voigt

Valerie Voigt has been a practicing priestess for about 35 years. She studied with Julie Tower, Alison Harlow, and Victor Anderson, among others, and ran the Pagan, Occult, and Witchcraft SIG of Mensa from 1980 until 1992. Both a Feri and a Gardnerian initiate, she leads the working-training coven Waxing Moon Circle in the Mountain View/Palo Alto area. She organizes the Palo Alto Area Pagan Meetup and the Ducklings Pagan Lunch Bunch. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Temple_of_Inanna_and_Dumuzi/, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waxingmooncircle, http://pagan. meetup.com/1073, http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_ ev.html?a=usca&id=22695 . • Bardic Circle Sunday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley • Village Witchery Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa Clara

Drew Ward

Drew Ward credits family tradition and hereditary gifts for the foundation of his psychic work and Heathen spirituality. He is a member of Hammer of Thor Kindred, and serves as a Seer with the Kindred’s Seidh team. Drew operates a “cottage industry” business, Just Rewards, specializing in the finest Baltic amber. He and his partner of 19 years, Jim, reside in Berkeley. • Psychic Techniques Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Carlos/ San Juan

Rachael Watcher

Rachael watcher is an elder in both the NROOGD and Gardnarian traditions. She is an active member and past national officer of Covenant of the Goddess and founder of several covens, many of which are still functioning. • The Eagle the Serpent & the Condor Saturday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

Sam Webster

Sam Webster, M. Div., Mage, has taught magick publicly since 1984. He graduated from Starr King School for the Ministry at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley in 1993. He is an Adept of the Golden Dawn and a cofounder of the Chthonic-Ouranian Templar order, as well as an initiate of Wiccan, Buddhist and Hindu and Masonic traditions. He founded the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn in 2001, and serves the Pagan community principally as a priest of Hermes. website: www.OSOGD.org, email: webster@concrescent.net • What is Evil? Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar

Weiser Books

Weiser Books has a long history, as one of America’s preeminent publishers of esoteric and occult teachings from traditions all around the world and throughout time. Metaphysics and magick, Kabbalah, astrology, tarot, we publish serious books for students from all walks of life. • Weiser Book Faire & Release Party Friday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Martin/ San Simeon

Baba Esu Wemimo of Ile Orunmila Oshun

Baba Esu Wemimobabaesuwemimo@ileorunmilaoshun.org Baba Esu Wemimo is an initiated Priest of Esu and was initiated by Luisah Teish 8 1/2 years ago. Esu is the Spirit of the Crossroads, the Divine Spirit of Communication, and the Owner of Ase (Power). He has been a member of Ile Orunmila Oshun since 1992. Baba works as an internal auditor and holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from San Jose State University and an Associates of Science in Hospitality Management. Baba is a trained and accredited as a professional chef. • Orisha 201: Spiritual Elevation Monday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose • Orisha 101 Sunday, 9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carmel

Brandy Williams

Brandy Williams is former president of COG, ordained priestess in EGC and former master of Vortex Oasis of OTO. She has two books, “Practical Magic for Beginners” and “Ecstatic Ritual, Practical Sex Magic”. • Seshat—Ceremonial Magick for Women Sunday, 1:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monterey

Althea Christine Wilson

Currently a 3rd Degree HPS and member of Temple of the Evening Star, a Minoan Fellowship temple based in Westchester New York, Althea has been a practicing pagan for over 20 years. Over the years she has combined the knowledge and skills of her artistic career as an actor, director and teacher with her Wiccan practice. With a BA from California State University, Long Beach and an MFA in Directing from Penn State University she has taught act-

ing and directed shows in NYC, LA, Penn State and across the U.S. Althea has studied jazz saxophone and voice at Berklee College of Music, and plays flute and piano in her spare time. Althea’s current “day job” is producing DVDs for the BBC. She is also a voting member of The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) • Greek Catharsis in Magic Saturday, 3:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak

Jeff Winters

Jeffry Winters is a loving husband and father, amateur mycologist, herbalist and gardener interested in plants considered sacred or medicinal by indigenous cultures. He is a frequent presenter at PantheaCon and Ancient Ways festivals on Sex and Drugs and the related topics of health, sanity and pleasure. • The Green Fairy Reborn & the Elixirs of Love Saturday, 11:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Lorrie Wood

Lorrie learned pagan spirituality and computer herding at the same time. As a result, she believes that computers are just as much people as anyone else is. A seidhkona working with Seidhjallr, Lorrie works with the Web of Wyrd, and she also practices magical knitting and other crafts involving string. Wouldst thou know more? E-mail lwood@snugharbor.com, or visit http://lwood.livejournal.com/ • Fiber Arts Show & Tell Sunday, 9:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silicon Valley

Oberon Zell-Ravenheart

Oberon Zell-Ravenheart is a renowned elder in the worldwide magickal community. In 1962, he co-founded the Church of All Worlds, a Pagan church with a futuristic vision, and he has been involved in the founding of several other major groups and alliances. Through his publication of Green Egg (1968–), Oberon was instrumental in the coalescence of the modern Pagan movement. He is the principal artist for the Mythic Images Collection, and author of Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, Companion for the Apprentice Wizard, Creating Circles & Ceremonies, A Wizard’s Bestiary, and Green Egg Omelette. He is also the Founder and Headmaster of the online Grey School of Wizardry. • The Grey School of Wizardry Sunday, 11:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Jose

TOMBO STUDIOS

MAGIC VELVETS

WINDWALKER BLADES

SEW MAGICAL

SERPENT’S KISS

21 WOLF SISTERS CREATIONS

SACRED REALM

SEAN’S DANCING CAULDRON CELTIC CREATIONS

WINDWOLF STUDIOS

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EVERYDAY GODDESS

DRAGONQUEST TREASURES

SJE CREATIONS DANCING TREE MUSIC

MYTHIC IMAGES

MAGICAL JOURNEY GODDESS TIMELINE DRAGON MISTRESS/ WIZARDCRAFT COURTING THE LADY TECHNOLOGIES

MYTHICA MASKS

SIGN OF THE HAWK

23 READINGS BY MARY GREER

MABIE’S FARM

THE SACRED WELL

DARK GARDEN UNIQUE CORSETRY

FREYA'S FOLK

76 XCENTRICITIES CORSETS

INDIGO LIGHTS

BOTANICAL THE AMBER WOLF PRESERVATION CORPS

5 NOMENCLATURE

41 AMBER MOON

ADORNMENTS

3 ROB E. CARTER CO.

PASSIFLORA

24 AIR & FIRE

STONE CIRCLE STUDIO

BLUESTAR CREATIONS

43 FIELD'S BOOKS

54 ARTEMIS ARCHERY

8 GILDED BAT

WASHBURN CELTIC ON CLOTH

ART BY MAX DASHU

2 ANCIENT WAYS

SERPENTINE MUSIC DRAGON'S TREASURE

HAT COUTURE

JAMIE MATINEZ WOOD

THE PENTAVLE

BEKAH’S NATURALS HEXKITTEN DESIGNS WILLOWROOT WANDS

JUST REWARDS

CORVEN DESIGN

COYOTE TALES

EYE SCREAM JEWELRY

ARDANTANE

SECOND CITY ARTS

SPIRIT OF THE GODDESS

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26 ANCIENT CIRCLES

30 VENDOR ROOM SECOND DOOR

READINGS 3

PANTHEACON VENDOR ROOM REVISED 1/16/09

IMPROOVEMENTS

RICKEY SCHALLER

LIZ ELMS BODYWORK

JEWELS BY OLIVIA

ISABELLA GAIAN ALLUSIONS BILL ROMANTIC WEAR THE WITCH DOCTOR POTTERY

READING SIGN-UPS

VENDOR ROOM MAIN ENTRANCE

READINGS 2

CELTICA

RENU LAL HENNA DESIGNS

•THALASSA PRIME• VENDOR COORDINATOR

Welcome to Vendor Land! As long as there has been a PantheaCon, there has been a PantheaCon Vendor Room. We are proud to feature a vast array of artisans and vendors reflecting the colour and creativity of our community to enhance your Convention experience. Clothing, books, jewelry, art, ritual tools, and so much more— many items handcrafted—are presented by an assortment of Pagan and Pagan-friendly Vendors from all over the West Coast and beyond. Well-known Vendors and fresh new faces—every year the mix is a little different. We are certain that you will be pleased by the variety of wares, and the lively buzz of commerce and conversation in this Enchanted Bazaar. Welcome! A map of the Vendor Room will be posted in several locations, including just inside the main entrance to the Room, and the Vendor Room Staff will be happy to assist with questions. The list of Vendors is below.

Bright blessings from Thalassa, Vendor Coordinator/Hotel Liaison, and the Vendor Room Staff

Vendor Room hours:

Friday: 1:30 (approximately)–6:00 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–6:30 Monday: 10:00–2:00 Vendors in the area outside of the Ballroom (listed as “Mezzanine Vendors”) may have different hours.

Readings at PantheaCon

Several of the PantheaCon presenters will be available for readings in the Vendor Room. There will be sign up sheets at the Vendor Coordination table (just inside the main entrance to the room, immediately to your right as you enter) noting readers and their time availability. Be aware that compensation must be negotiated directly with the readers. We ask that this exchange of service and energy be conducted respectfully.

PLEASE NOTE THAT VENDING BY PERSONS NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORISED BY PANTHEACON IS NOT PERMITTED—YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED. We ask that no animals be brought into the Vendor Room

VENDORS—BALLROOM  Table 0 Thalassa Prime Vendor Coordinator  Table 0.5 Reading Signups  1-2 Ancient Ways Books, tools, magical trinkets www.ancientways.com 510-653-3244  Art by Max Dashu Prints, cards, magnets, t-shirts www.maxdashu.net www.suppressedhistories.net

 3-4. Adornments Fantasy Fashion & Jewelry  5 Nomenclature Oudeman Glass Soaps and candles, unique stained glass www.nomenclaturebath.com www.oudemanglass.com  6-7 Magic Velvets Fantasy clothing & accessories www.magicvelvets.com (831) 423-7940

 19-20 Tombo Studio Clothing, Jewelry, Feri Tradition items www.tombostudio.com  21-22 Wolfsister’s Creations/ Windwolf Studios Prints & t-shirts http://windwolf.com http://goldenwolfen.com  23 Mythica Masks Masks and crowns www.mythicamasks.com

 8-9 The Gilded Bat Odd & Out-of-Print Books, Jewelry 916-967-1800 The Gilded Bat@sbcglobal.net

 24 Air & Fire Soaps, oils, candles, art www.airandfire.com (831) 338-7567

 10 DragonQuest Treasures Ritual Objects, drinking horns, headbands 510-653-5096 DQTreasures@px.netcom.com

 25 Indigo Lights Unique jewelry 714-745-9135 www.indigolights.com

 11 The Everday Goddess Eclectic clothing & GoddessWear 707-433-6686 aracina@sonic.net

 26-27 Ancient Circles Clothing, Textiles & Tapestries 800-726-8032 www.ancientcircles.com

 12 Wizardcraft Technolgies, Inc. Ritual Tools 916-369-0546 www.wizardcandles.com wizardcraft@sbcglobal.net

 28 Bekah’s Naturals Global Herbs & Essences–aromatherapy products www.bekahsnaturals.com (916) 721-6560

 13 Dragon Mistress Magickal Accessories Courting the Lady/Patrick McCollum Bags, pillows, pouches, books & jewelry 707-431-1819 www.dragonmistress.biz www.courtingthelady.com  14 Goddesstimeline.com Posters, sculpture, cards www. Goddesstimeline.com  15 Magical Journey Ritual Tools www.cherylbriggs,net (978) 884-8338  16 Serpent’s Kiss Ritual and healing Tools from a variety of traditions www.serpents-kiss.com (831) 423-KISS  17 Sew Magical Velvet wraps, quilts, hangings (831) 239-3876 bridgidhp@aol.com  18 Windwalker Blades Historical & Ritual weapons www.windwalkerblades.com (510) 402-4730

 29 HexKitten Designs Artwork, prints, accessories www.hexkittendesigns.etsy.com (510) 504-4479  30 Willowroot Wands Wands, Goddess & Metaphysical Jewelry www.willowrootwands.com  31 Just Rewards Amber & jet jewelry, gift items www.4justrewards.com  32 Corven Design Jewelry and gift items bcormack@corvendesign.com 510-459-775  33 Coyote Tales Symbol Makers Metaphysical jewelry www.coyotesilver.com  34 Eyescream Jewelry Jewelry, circlets, music, art www.eyescream.com  35 Ardatane (Amber K) Info on Ardantane, T-shirts, buttons, books: www.ardantane.org (505) 469-7777  36 Second City Arts Wood & stone decorative items www.secondcityarts.com

 37-38 Spirit of the Goddess Circlets, crowns, necklaces, staffs Rosieechelmmeir@comcast.net 415-488-4697  39 Passiflora Scents and decorative objects www.passiflora.com  40-41 Amber Moon Jewelry, amber carvings, art, silk clothing www.amberreva.com  42 Bluestar Creations Jewelry, crystals, beads, Art pm@bluestarpm.com 510-797-3486  43 Washburn—Celtic on Cloth Cloths, altar goods 831-688-4323 loren@cabrillo.edu  45-46 Fields Bookstore Magical, spiritual & esoteric books www.fieldsbooks.com 415-673-2027  46 Rob E. Carter Company Non-iron knives, stone and wood carvings elfwreck@idiom.com  47-48 Serpentine Music Pagan interest music, books & artwork www.serpentinemusic.com 800-270-5009  49 Dragon’s Treasure Jewelry, sculpture www.dragont.com www.dragonstreasure.etsy.com  50-51 The Pentacle, Inc Ritual Tools & Clothing www.ThePentacleInc.com  52-53 Dark Garden Unique Corsetry Custom & ready-to-wear corsets 415-431-7684 www.darkgarden.com  54 Artemis Archery Archery equipment www.artemisarchery.com  55 Dancing Tree Music Books and music by Ruth Barrett www.dancingtreemusic.com  56 SJE Creations/Labyrinth Dance Jewelry and crystals www.sjecreations.com (510) 614-5823  57-58 Mythic Images/TheaGenesis Books, statuary www.mythicimages.com 888-698-4421

 59 Sign of the Hawk Handmade leathercraft  60 Freya’s Folk Amber, jet, books, art, pagan kitsch www.freyasfolk.org  61-62 Hat Couture (Which Hats) One-of-a-kind Witch Hats hatcouture@hotmail.com  63 Jamie Martinezwood Books, handmade altar crafts www.jamiewood.com  64-65 The Amber Wolf Wood-burned items, drums, crystals 209-601-3085 www.theamberwolf.com  66 The Sacred Well Ritual tools www.sacredwell.com  67 Mabie’s Farm Goat’s milk products www.mabiesfarm.com  68-69 Sean’s Celtic Creations Unique, Celtic inspired jewelry 510-928-1146 www.seanscelticcreations.com

 M4 Bill the Witch Doctor Chiropractic alignment & bodywork 510-843-8640 webdweller@earthlink.net  M5 Isabella RomanticWear Women’s clothing 408-738-2980 www.isabella.biz  M6 Jewels by Olivia Handcrafted jewelry www.jewelsbyolivia.com  M7 Liz Elms Massage 530-647-6953  M7 Rickey Schaller Wire jewelry, ornaments, mobiles http://www.geocities.com.gypsyroaddog gypsyroaddog@yahoo.com  M8 Improovements Bodywork www.improovements.com (510) 459-7596

 70 Dancing Cauldron Crafts, toys & clothing for pagan kids www.dancingcauldron.com  71-72 A Sacred Realm Jewelry, statuary, leather journals Ambermoon89@sbcglobal.net  73-74 Stone Circle Studios Gemstone jewelry (916) 202-3158 Suzanne@stonescirclestudio.com  75-76 Xcentricities Corsets Corsets, clothing and accessories www.corset.net (505) 459-8733  77 Botanical Preservation Corps Herbs, seeds, plants, books, tapes orders@botanicalpreservationcorps.com

MEZZANINE VENDORS  M1 Renu Lal Henna Henna Designs, jewelry www.hennadesigns.com 916-399-4970  M2 Celtica Unique handmade jewelry www.celticajewelry.org  M3 Gaean Allusions Pottery Handmade pottery www.gaeanallusions.com

Right: Slavic god Svantovit found in the river Zbrucz in southern Poland.

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Festival Registration Form 26th Annual

Ancient Ways Festival An eclectic pan pagan gathering of magical folk:

Magic, Mystery, & Community

May 13–17, 2009 Special Guest: T. Thorn Coyle Dance under the stars around the fire within the Standing Stones

Theme: the Seeds of Change— Change to Community & Prosperity Stone City Pagan Sanctuary Santa Clara County, CA • Workshops • Rituals • Camping • Clothing Optional

PLEASE PRINT & LIST ALL NAMES OF REGISTRANTS

(Please include children and their ages)

Name(s) ______________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City____________________ State_______ Zip_________ Phone________________________________________

Special Guest: T. Thorn Coyle presideing over main ritual Sat night & workshops Harness the Magick of Community, Prosperity & Abundance. Bring your 2 cents (coins) and your 2 cents (dreams and desires). Coin art and a cauldron of Change will be centerpieces. Let us jingle and merge the money magick and the talent of YOU, our community, to make this the most amazing and magical AW ever. Hobbyhorse (music duo) return for ‘09 along with a Pirate party at the boats.

Pre-registration is required! Advance registration is until April 15, after which rates increase as follows: Four nights Three nights Two nights One night Booth Space

Before Apr. 15 $70 $50 $40 $30 $50

After Apr. 15 $80 $60 $50 $40 $60

No. & Amt. ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Merchandise type:____________________________ Children under the age of 18 are admitted to the event free!

No. of registrants_ _____ Total enclosed $__________ Make checks payable to: Ancient Ways

Presented by

Ancient Ways

4075 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 510-653-3244 • FAX 510-653-3269 www.ancientways.com

Fees include, camping, workshops and rituals. Community work is expected from all participants for at least one hour for each night. Enclose a description of any workshop you plan to lead and time preferred, so it can be included in the festival program. (Last minute bulletin board sign-ups are OK.) All large rituals must be scheduled in advance. Parents, bring toys or activities to share in the children’s program. All registrations must reach us by May 10. Register online with PayPal after March 1.

Check here _____ if you need to be mailed information. Additional information can be found on the Ancient Ways web site: http://ancientways.com/festival

People of the Earth in America: Building Relationships – Locally & Globally Saturday, March 7th, 10am - 4pm at the Interfaith Center at the Presidio The American community of faiths is including an increasing number of practitioners of indigenous, nature-based, Earth-centered, polytheistic, and Pagan traditions. The San Francisco Bay Area is uniquely blessed with an exceptionally large number of such religions, spiritual expressions, and indigenous traditions. As the growing interfaith movement turns its attention to “intra-faith” communication, we invite practitioners of all these traditions to come to the Interfaith Center at the Presidio to meet their neighbors. This is be an opportunity to build new relationships locally and learn about ways to connect with fellow Earth- religionists around the world through the United Religions Initiative and the Parliament of the World’s Religions. There will also be a special invitation from a coalition of indigenous tribes of Latin America to join with them in Pan-American networking of the peoples of the Serpent, the Eagle, and the Condor. The day will include lunch and ceremony. We will be asking a donation of $10-20 to cover costs – any extra will go to the Interfaith Center.

For more information or to RSVP, contact: earthpeople@ancientways.com ________________________________________________________________________

People of the Earth in America: Building Relationships – Locally & Globally

March 7th, 10am - 4pm AncientatSaturday, Ways the Interfaith Center at the Presidio Festival

PantheaCon Convention

May 19–23, February 18–21, The American community of faiths is including an increasing number of practitioners of 2010 indigenous, nature-based, Earth-centered, polytheistic, and Pagan traditions. The San2011 Francisco Bay Area is uniquely blessed with an exceptionally large number of such religions, spiritual expressions, and indigenous traditions. As the growing interfaith movement turns its attention to “intra-faith” communication, we invite practitioners of all these traditions to come to the Interfaith Center at the Presidio to meet their neighbors. This is be an opportunity to build new relationships locally and learn about ways to connect with fellow Earth- religionists around the world through the United Religions Initiative and the Parliament of the World’s Religions. There will also be a special invitation from a coalition of indigenous tribes of Latin America to join with them in Pan-American networking of the peoples of the Serpent, the Eagle, and the Condor. The day will include lunch and ceremony. We will be asking a donation of $10-20 to cover costs – any extra will go to the Interfaith Center.

For more information or to RSVP, contact: earthpeople@ancientways.com

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Voices of the Earth

Gede Parma Interwoven with stories, advice, and first-hand experience, this book addresses everything that a young Pagan deals with in daily life, from school and family to sexuality and love. $18.95 • 336 pp.

Clea Danaan Nature intuitive Clea Danaan presents lessons for building psychic awareness and communicating with plants, trees, and nature spirits. This rewarding connection with nature offers heal ing, renewal, knowledge of your life purpose, and a spiritual oasis. $15.95 • 216 pp.

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