Mystic South 2026

In this workshop, oracle and tarot publisher Stacey Williams-Ng will discuss the standard tarot archetypes—the Devil, the Empress, and yes, the Court cards—and tie them in with far older archetypal models from Western thought. Since Plato, we have collectively tried to pin down the roles that all human beings must somehow fit into, yet the figures remain shadowy. If we all agree that the world is pressing forward into a new paradigm, how can we build new archetypes to strive towards? (And should we even try?)

The Hermetic phrase “As above, so below; as within, so without” reminds us that everything in the universe is connected. The cosmos, the body, the mind, and the spirit all reflect one another.In this workshop, we’ll explore how that truth lives inside the Tarot. Together, we’ll move through the seven Hermetic Principles and see how each one shows up in the cards, from Mentalism and the Magician to Rhythm and the Moon. You’ll start to see the Tarot not just as a deck of symbols but as a living mirror of the universe and your place within it.We’ll work with a guided tarot spread I created called The Microcosm & Macrocosm to help you read the dialogue between your inner world and the larger forces shaping your path. Then we’ll close with a simple reflection session to align the “above and below,” grounding what you’ve learned in real-life magic.

Are Archangels and Infernals truly opposites, or are they more alike than we imagine? In this class, we’ll explore the fascinating dynamics between four Archangels and their four Infernal counterparts, examining how each pair reflects two sides of the same cosmic coin. Together, we’ll uncover the unique qualities and roles of these powerful spirits, discuss safe and respectful ways to begin working with them, and learn to recognize the signs that indicate when they may be reaching out to you. Whether you’re curious about spiritual duality or seeking practical guidance, this class offers a balanced and insightful introduction to both Archangels and Infernals.

Curse Your Heart to Heal it is a hands-on workshop that reimagines ancient curse tablets as tools for emotional healing, self-regulation, and restoration. Drawing on Greek and Roman defixiones, participants will learn how binding magic traditionally worked, and how those same techniques can be ethically adapted for working with your own heart, habits, and emotional attachments. Attendees will actively create a symbolic binding object while learning when, why, and how such bindings can be safely created and deconstructed when they are no longer necessary.The workshop begins with historical context, examining curse tablets (also called katadesmoi or defixiones) in their cultural context and how they were used  as instruments of harm, but also as a magical means for protection, justice, and control. By understanding how curse tablets were constructed, empowered, and deployed, participants will gain insights into why physical acts like inscribing, folding, and piercing carry psychological and magical weight.Workshop attendees will then engage in a guided, hands-on process using prepared materials to create a symbolic binding focused on self-directed healing. This work is framed explicitly around consent, self-care, and personal agency, addressing situations where emotions, attachments, or internal patterns persist beyond their usefulness. Emphasis is placed on working with your highest good in mind.Attention is also given to deconstruction and release. The workshop concludes by discussing when bindings are no longer needed, how to safely dismantle magical objects, and why undoing magical work is as important as creating it.This workshop is suitable for practitioners of all experience levels and offers attendees both a tangible ritual object and a deeper understanding of binding magic as a compassionate, responsible healing practice. All materials will be supplied.

Where do we go when we die? There are many Gods of Death in Heathenry, which implies that death was a force often encountered. In this workshop we will explore death and the afterlife as they relate to the Heathen tradition, both ancient and modern. Popular culture would suggest that Valhalla is the afterlife of the Vikings, but there is quite a bit more to it than that.