Mystic South 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

The Heart as Compass: Love, Will, and the Path of Inner Alignment

Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Presentation DescriptionLove Under Will is the paradox of Thelemic doctrine. Across mystical traditions, the heart has been described not merely as an emotional center, but as an organ of perception — capable of recognizing truth before the analytical mind can explain it. This experiential workshop explores the relationship between love, will, and spiritual direction through symbolism, cosmology, contemplative practice, and cross-tradition insight drawn from Western esotericism, devotional mysticism, and modern understandings of heart–brain interaction. Participants will examine how authentic purpose — often called True Will — may be recognized through resonance rather than analysis, and how practices of attention, breath regulation, and symbolic contemplation can reduce mental interference and clarify inner orientation. The session concludes with a guided meditation integrating Tarot symbolism and embodied awareness practices designed to help participants experience alignment directly.No prior background in Thelema or ceremonial practice is required.📘 Short Program Listing (50 words)An experiential workshop exploring how love functions as an inner compass guiding authentic will. Drawing from Western esotericism, contemplative practice, and symbolic psychology, participants learn practical methods for recognizing spiritual direction and quieting mental interference, culminating in a guided meditation on alignment, purpose, and inner coherence.

Speakers

Soror Susan F.N. Duncan

Susan F. N. Duncan is an Elvis Presley artist, speaker, and long-time practitioner of Western esoteric traditions with over three decades of initiatory and contemplative practice. An initiate within a living Thelemic lineage, she integrates symbolism, devotion, and practical spiritual... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ravinia B

Workshop

Take aways: Participants will: • Understand the concept of spiritual orientation through the “heart as compass” model • Distinguish impulse from authentic will or direction and explore what Love Under Will means • Learn practical techniques for stabilizing attention and reducing mental noise • Explore symbolic tools (Tarot & meditation) for self-reflection • Experience a guided contemplative practice supporting inner alignment

10:30am EDT

How Archaeology Can Help Us Reconstruct the Origin of Pagan Religions

Friday July 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Ravinia B

This workshop will explore the ways archaeology has helped discover the origins of polythestic religions. From Native American religions to Chinese folk religion to Norse Paganism and the Egyptian gods, archaeology has helped to piece together the origins of these practices. Through examining these we can look at ways archaeology can continue to help modern pagan communities reconstruct the origins of their pagan practices and apply those findings to the modern day.

Speakers

Dane Roberts

Dane Roberts is an archaeologist who seeks to educate the public on archaeology.

Jessica Roberts

Friday July 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ravinia B

Workshop

12:30pm EDT

Tempest Ruins the Tarot

Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ravinia B

Experience the Tarot in ways you've never seen before in this irreverent yet informative romp through the Major & Minor Arcana. It'll not only change how you look at the Tarot (that you will likely be unable to forever unsee)“ this class will also build your divination skills and enhance your relationship with the cards. Blasphemy is included.

Speakers

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. Laura is the author of several bestselling Llewellyn books including Weave the Liminal, Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, and Anatomy of a Witch, as well... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ravinia B

Workshop

Take aways: a new way to the look at the Tarot and with the skills to dive in deeper and build their intuition

2:30pm EDT

The ties that bind (and some that should not): connection, clearing and balancing alignment for a magical life

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ravinia B

There are cords that connect us all as we move through life: some aiding and supporting us, and some holding us back. All our experiences make us who we are, how we are, and where we go— and through all these connections we have opportunities to grow. This workshop will discuss cords in faery seership, such as the threads of the Weaver, and the impact of our connections on our life, our work and magic. We will discuss discernment of these threads, and A’alyvyne will offer information about tools and techniques that can guide and assist both supporting or severing that which enhances, as well as that which no longer serves us, in our true purpose and Great Work. This includes everyday cleansing and clearing, as well as deeper, focused unbinding or severing negative connections. We will discuss tools such as the iron blade, the Weaver’s tether, and other faery topics and tools related to this work.

Speakers

A’alyvyne Weaverwood

A’alyvyne is a traditionally initiated witch and priestess, a practitioner and student of folkloric based faery traditions for over thirty years, and above all a seeker of mystery, magic and joy everywhere life takes her. A dreamer, a drummer, and lover of nature—most especially... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ravinia B

Workshop

Take aways: An understanding, including recognition and discernment, of the various types of threads and connections that impact a person’s life and work (magical and otherwise). Attendees will learn some techniques for assessment, further exploration, and practical means of supporting or severing threads to improve one’s internal balance and well-being, as well as relationships in the world.

4:00pm EDT

I'm dead and folks are boxing my deer shed, books, a deck of cards, and dried lavender!

Friday July 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Ravinia B

An increased awareness of death positive culture, death workers, and deathcare. An invitation to continue thinking about their magical legacy. To whom will they bestow or withhold their most meaningful crafting tools, robes, books, artwork, stones, notebooks, herbs, plants, brooms, bottles, teacups, dolls, drums, decks, and stories?

Speakers

Kelly Cronin

Kels is active in pagan and witchcraft communities, including the New World Witchery and Laura Tempest Zakroff Discord groups. She will begin studying with Cherry Hill Seminary in 2026. Her training in deathcare includes study through the University of Vermont and Village Deathcare... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ravinia B

Workshop

Take aways: An increased awareness of death positive culture, death workers, and deathcare. An invitation to continue thinking about their magical legacy. To whom will they bestow or withhold their most meaningful crafting tools, robes, books, artwork, stones, notebooks, herbs, plants, brooms, bottles, teacups, dolls, drums, decks, and stories?