Paganicon 2018: Full Schedule

2:30pm CDT

Romuva, The Baltic Tradition

Prudence will discuss the meanings of lots of the symbols and ornaments in Romuva, one of the last surviving indigenous European Traditions. We'll be focusing on an annual fall equinox fire ritual in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Speakers

Prudence Priest

American Ambassadress, Romuva

Amber, pagan carolling, the Baltics, and Romuva, the indigenous Baltic tradition. Currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Circle of Ancient Sisters, and the Daughters & Sons of Yta. In the 60’s Prudence Priest was a proud card-carrying member of W.I.T.C.H. [Women’s... Read More →

Friday March 16, 2018 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Park 1 Music

Movement

4:00pm CDT

Solar Magick

This class will include a highly experimental component. Our focus will be on the exploration of solar magick as a means to transform consciousness. Rooted in sacred forces there is a power that is generated in nature. This primordial energy combined with the transformative power of solar magick results in change. Techniques and theory will be taught and then we will enter an experiential component using path working and sound.

Speakers

Aeptha

Director, Light Haven

Aeptha is a teacher, ceremonialist and cosmic mediator who has taught at a wide variety of Pagan conferences for many years. Aeptha was initiated by her late Master Teacher Shakmah Windrum in the Solomonic Tradition. In North Carolina where Aeptha lives she taught and initiated at... Read More →

Friday March 16, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Park 1 Music

Movement

9:00am CDT

Tai Chi & Qigong for Pagans: Fire & Ice, Yin & Yang

Start your Paganicon morning with gentle, energy-building movement! This returning popular workshop will discuss the Chinese conceptualization of Qi -- the life force -- and its relevance to magic, duality, and balance. Participants will learn simple movements to cultivate Qi, which can be adapted to any physical ability and incorporated into personal spiritual and physical practice. The presenter, a certified instructor, can demonstrate Tai Chi forms, including advanced weapons forms, illustrating the principle of extension of Qi such as we do with magical tools (bring your wand or some other tool to practice this with). We will briefly address concerns about cultural appropriation, and resources for further practice will be provided.

Speakers

Paul Magee

Paul Magee, L.Ac., MaOM, is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine, and has studied and taught Tai Chi for over twenty years. He is a seventh generation lineage holder in traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Ch’uan, and has taught through Evenstar Bookstore... Read More →

Saturday March 17, 2018 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Park 1 Music

Movement

10:30am CDT

Maygical Singing

Prudence will share May carols and other holyday songs. Good practice for Mayday.

Speakers

Prudence Priest

American Ambassadress, Romuva

Saturday March 17, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

1:00pm CDT

Ecstatic Singing

Join Doe, Max, Teri, Song, and Galen from the Upper Mississippi River Reclaiming community in an exploration of ecstatic singing and movement. This will be co-created group singing, which may include sharing chants and songs, improvising music and sound, movement, play, silliness, and connection. Our intention is to sing and vocalize together in ways that feed magic (in general and also the Fire and Ice magic of Paganicon 2018), create ecstatic energy, and celebrate ourselves and all life. You do not need to be a "good singer" or be able to read music! Just come, make joyful sound together, play, and just BE.

Speakers

Max Gries

Saturday March 17, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

2:45pm CDT

Reiki Drumming Introduction

As a Usui Reiki Drumming master I would like to present the background and foundation to the Reiki Drumming modality . A short presentation followed by a journey utilizing Reiki Drumming is offered. Bring your journals and questions. No drums required as I will be leading the journey with a Reiki tuned drum.

Speakers

David L Johnston

owner, Dragonhill

Drumming

Saturday March 17, 2018 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

9:30am CDT

Fire in the Hands: A Pagan Approach to Energy Healing

Following last year’s lecture on “Pagan Reiki”, Fire in the Hands is an experiential introduction to working with Hynni (Welsh for energy), an approach to energy healing that aligns with the Wheel of the Year. Learn the healing themes and symbols for each spoke of the Wheel. Activate your fire in the hands and experience giving and receiving a short chair healing session. Familiarity with Reiki or any other energy healing technique is helpful, but not necessary to participate in this workshop.

Speakers

Tiffany Lazic

Owner/Founder, The Hive and Grove Centre for Holistic Wellness

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a background in Spiritual Psychotherapy, author of The Great Work: Self-Knowledge and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year, originator of Hynni Energy Healing and a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. I also welcome conversations on topics of... Read More →

Sunday March 18, 2018 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

11:00am CDT

Viking Weapons Demonstrations

Weapons Demonstrations
From spears and axes to swords and shields, the weapons demonstration will excite the audiences. The swords are sharp and the spears are pointy, only their skills and armor will keep them safe during this demonstration. Drawing heavily on the historic texts as well as training with Viking Historians, the Viking Encampment delivers a fun and informative demonstration that is full of suspense as well as humor. Fights will be performed in slow motion and at speed.

Speakers

Viking Encampment

Background/History:With a renewed interest in Vikings with the History Channels’ Vikings, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Capitol One commercials, 13th Warrior and Thor films, Vikings have been making an appearance is everyday media and entertainment.In 2014, the Viking... Read More →

Sunday March 18, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Park 1 Music

Movement

1:00pm CDT

Nordic Folk Dance - the spirit of culture

On the Ballroom Dance Floor - be prepared to move!

Absolute beginners are welcome to come and experience the joy of walking, hopping and skipping to the rhythms of Nordic folk music. The schottische and the polka are two very common folk dances with variants all over Europe and Mexico. We will experience a basic lesson in each dance form as individual, paired, and group dancers. The class is taught with gender-free terminology and by using rune postures to anchor the body!

Speakers

Kari Tauring

völva

Kari Tauring is a Minneapolis based Nordic folk musician, cultural educator, and spiritual leader- a völva in Old Norse.Her original spiritual system is called Völva Stav and uses staff and stick rhythm, ancestral history, runes and songs, and alignment with the world tree to heal... Read More →

Sunday March 18, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

2:45pm CDT

Magick in the Paranormal

How to work with ancestors, spirits and guides in the age of technology.
Just as we can use science to help explain some magickal phenomena, we can use technology to help us experience that magick. The energy that is used in rituals and magick can be measured using the same technology that paranormal investigators use. And many of the beliefs and practices of Paganism can be carried over into paranormal investigation. Join Rev. Emily, a Wiccan high priestess and paranormal investigator, as we discuss the boundary between these two ideas, and how taking a balanced approach can strengthen your spiritual beliefs.

Speakers

Emily Guenther

Sunday March 18, 2018 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement

4:30pm CDT

The Six Principles of Divination

Using a very simple system of Six Principles, discover ways that you can find your own style and voice in using psychic skills whether using Tarot or simply channeling for another. Beginners warmly welcomed! Please bring a tarot deck if at all possible. I will have some spare to lend.

Speakers

Nancy Antenucci

Owner, Between the Worlds LLC

Nancy Antenucci of Between The Worlds LLC (www.betweenworlds.us) is a seasoned tarot reader as well as a teacher and negotiator of creative thinking. Her first book “Psychic Tarot – Using Your Natural Abilities to Read the Cards” is a compilation of 30 years of her work. "Tarot... Read More →

The Six Principles in Reading docx

Sunday March 18, 2018 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Park 2 Movement

Movement