Mystic South: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

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

This class will explore the ways that Picatrix engages with Hermetic concepts and ties them to alchemy, astrology, herbalism and magical foods. We will examine a few specific passages that illustrate how to use microcosms/ macrocosm connections in your current practice.

Speakers

Meg Raphoon

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

PAPERS

Take aways: A basic understanding of Alchemical concepts in Picatrix Strategies to use alchemical concepts in spellwork.

10:30am EDT

Matter-Reality in the Charge of the Goddess: Bodies, Objects, Places, and Sensations

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

Ashford

Shelley Rabinovich and James Lewis called the Charge of the Goddess “perhaps the most important single theological document in the neo-Pagan movement". Knowing Paganism’s deep affinity with materiality, or matter-reality, such a foundational Wiccan document as the Charge would naturally incorporate bodies, objects, places, and sensations. Material aspects bring a sense of value, meaning, and order to Wicca, serve as symbols to be interpreted for religious meanings, build traditions over time, participate in assemblages along with Wiccans, and act on Wiccans and shape them. In this paper, I will compare five versions of the Charge dating from 1899 to 1979; and the short excerpt from the Charge which Gerald Brousseau Gardner included in his 1954 book Witchcraft Today, to understand what material aspects he and his initiators considered suitable and best to share with Wicca’s earliest public audience.

Speakers

Polly Springhorn

M.Div. student, Theology & Religious History, Cherry Hill Seminary

Polly Springhorn is an M.Div. student at Cherry Hill Seminary studying Theology and Religious History, and the Pagan Studies Unit Chair for the American Academy of Religion Western Region. She's also a Gardnerian High Priestess who's led one of the oldest covens in the San Francisco... Read More →

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

PAPERS

Take aways: I would like attendess to come away with a more detailed sense of the history of the Charge of the Goddess, and how the material aspects in the different versions have changed over time. I would also like for them to have a heightened awareness of how the bodies, objects, places, and sensations in the Charge have shaped Wicca as a religion, and the individual experiences of Witches.

12:30pm EDT

Practicing Ancient Ritual Magick: Techniques and Examples

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

Ashford

How did ancient Pagans invoke gods and daimons to aid their magical work? You might think that these ritual techniques were forgotten or lost many centuries ago, but in fact we have a lot of information, if you know where to look and how to understand and adapt what you find. This workshop will provide an introduction to ancient Graeco-Egyptian magic and how it works, and it will teach several useful rituals. You will learn

Speakers

John Opsopaus

John Opsopaus, PhD, has been practicing Hellanismos (the worship of the Greek gods) since the 1980s. He has more than forty publications in various magical and Neopagan magazines. He frequently presents workshops on Hellenic magic, Neopaganism, Pythagorean theurgy, and spiritual practices... Read More →

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

PAPERS

Take aways: (1)an acquaintance with ancient Graeco-Egyptian magical techniques.(2)our sources for ancient magic.(3)a brief history of ancient magic.(4)the types of ancient magic.(5)how to adapt ancient magic for modern use. (6)how to perform several ancient spells and rituals for both spiritual and practical purposes.

2:30pm EDT

Mighty Medieval Magical Minerals (and Gemstones!)

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

Ashford

The mystical properties of gemstones and jewels have their distant origins in the ancient lapidaries; books of mineralogical lore which we now clearly recognize as magical. During the medieval and Renaissance eras, these writings flew under the radar of authorities who would burn texts they deemed sorcerous. The majority of these texts emphasize the medical usage of gemstones in an era where healing was risky; but others were used to protect against curses, draw money, attract love, endow courage, and even make the bearer virtually immortal. This lore was later integrated into astrological magic, as every stone corresponded to at least one star or planet. Join me as we discuss the forgotten powers of some of the most amazing magical gemstones available for your practice today.

Speakers

Clifford Hartleigh Low

Clifford Hartleigh Low is the impossible man who does impossible things. He’s been described as a living encyclopedia of the arcane, and is recognized by his peers as one of the most accomplished practitioners of magic and divination alive; summoning spirits in front of witnesses... Read More →

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

Workshop

Take aways: To learn about the lapidary tradition and key texts, to employ several popular gemstones into one's spiritual practice, and how to incorporate them into other traditions such as astrological magic.

4:00pm EDT

Death Dogs of Egypt

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

Ashford

"DO you want a Good death?Come into Anubis's Parlor where you will meet Him as well as his brothers and "cousins" who all specialized in the death process.

Speakers

Elder Lady AMber Dawn/ELAD

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

Workshop

Take aways: That life and death are the same "coin"! There are many, many, many cats and Dogs, with a few other animals in the Egyptian/Moor spiritual systems that can assist you in a good "proper" death.

5:30pm EDT

Desperate House Witches podcast LIVE

Friday July 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Ashford

Presenters and crafts persons are invited to be on the live shows to discuss their workshops and creations.

Speakers

Raina Starr

Friday July 17, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ashford

Entertainment

8:00pm EDT

Sacred Connections: Designing Home Funerals as Ritual Acts

Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Ashford

Explore how families and families of choice can create meaningful home funerals rooted in ancestral practices, natural magick, and spiritual direction. Include hands-on elements like ritual washing, altar building, and storytelling circles. We will incorporate Kispum (Sumerian Funerary Rites)/Continuing Bonds into the workshop as a memorial ritual.

Explore
how families and families of choice can create meaningful home funerals rooted
in ancestral practices, natural magick, and spiritual direction. Include
hands-on elements like ritual washing, altar building, and storytelling
circles. We will incorporate Kispum (Sumerian Funerary Rites)/Continuing Bonds into the workshop as a memorial ritual.

Speakers

Silent

Priest | Spiritual Director | Death Doula, Stillness Pathway Assembly

Silent
is a Pagan priest, elder, trusted advisor, and end-of-life doula with decades of experience guiding individuals through transformative life journeys.

Silent is one of the hosts of SpiritNorthwest.com in Portland. Join us for SNW III April 22 - 25, 2027.

Join me on Substack

H... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Ashford

Workshop

Take aways: How to construct home funerals as a modern PaganWhat are the different methods of body disposalWhat are the practical and magikal steps for funeralsThe role of friends, family, death doulas, and psychopomps

10:00pm EDT

Connecting with our Blessed Ancestors

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT

Ashford

Not all who have died are well and at peace. Not all who are dead are Ancestors…yet. In this eclectic shamanistic ritual, we will journey back in our bloodline to meet our bright blessed Ancestors, who are whole and wish us well, and bring forward their insights and blessings to vitalize our lives–and to begin to heal our ancestral line.

Speakers

Angela Raincatcher

Artist, Priestess, Auntie

Angela Raincatcher is a spirit-led visual artist living and working in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. Consciously pagan since the late 1980s and a priestess and community organizer since the early 2000s, Angela is the former convener of the public pagan ritual group Connect DC, current... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Ashford

Ritual

9:00am EDT

Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Ashford

In this presentation, Richard Kaczynski draws on peer-reviewed research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and real-time brain imaging to show how and why ritual magick produces profound experiences with tangible benefits. For solitary practitioners and group participants alike, Richard shares what happens, on both a psychological and neurological level, when they enter sacred spaces, use ritual implements, enter deep meditative states, or experience the transformative effects of initiation. Attendees are encouraged to approach magick as a science to hone a more effective and empirically grounded practice.

Speakers

Richard Kaczynski

Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: An understanding of the role that psychology plays in magick and related spiritual practices, which will make their practice more effective and rewarding, and arm them with the tools to critically evaluate their own ritual work.

10:30am EDT

The Closeted Witch: Textiles, Colors, and Accoutrements for a Magical and Purposeful Wardrobe

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Ashford

Not every magical individual wears linen, earthy tones, or has a million piercings with tattoos galore and knows their way around a sewing machine. Sometimes, most times, we have to work with what we already have in our closet or what we have access to, and that's okay. The history of textiles, their uses, color language, and ceremonies is as old as time and textiles themselves. Let's see how this history and knowledge can be used with our wardrobes to guide us in protecting and arming ourselves for our daily lives and everyday adventures.

Speakers

Edna

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: Power and strength, in themselves and in what colors and textiles they choose to wear. I want them to be able to feel like they've chosen pieces that can help protect, calm, or advance them in their day to day activities. The clothes, textiles, colors, and choices we make tell more about ourselves that we sometimes realize, and can also send powerful messages to our guides and spirts.

12:30pm EDT

Crafting a therapy ritual: Using your magic to support your inner work

Saturday July 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ashford

Therapy, like ritual, is a sacred space where healing and transformation unfold. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how pagan spiritual practices can be thoughtfully woven into personal growth and therapy work. We’ll briefly review the academic and clinical foundations that support integrating ritual, meaning-making, and spirituality into therapeutic practice, grounding this work in both evidence and lived experience. Together, we’ll explore how ritual—through engaging the senses, honoring the elements, setting intention, and creating protection—can deepen presence and support inner healing. Participants will learn the difference between habits, routines, and rituals, and will design a personalized therapy ritual to use before, during, or after sessions. We’ll also discuss how to talk with a provider (pagan or not) about incorporating spiritual practices into therapy. Presented by Rachel, a pagan therapist with over 20 years of experience and co-founder of Pagan Affirming Therapy & Healthcare (PATH), who is currently writing a book on this subject.

Speakers

Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD

Co-Founder, PATH - Pagan Affirming Therapy & Healthcare

Presenting at Spirit Northwest 2026:
Crafting a Therapy Ritual: Using Your Magic to Support Your Inner Work

About Me:
I’m a psychologist, educator, and program director working at the intersection of ethics, inclusion, and access in mental healthcare and professional education.I a... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: An understanding of therapy as a ritualized healing process grounded in both psychological science and spiritual practiceA brief overview of the academic and clinical support for integrating ritual, spirituality, and meaning-making into therapy workClear distinctions between habits, routines, and rituals—and why that difference matters for healing and personal growthA practical framework for creating personalized therapy rituals that support grounding, intention, safety, and integrationTools for engaging the senses, elements, energy, and protective practices in therapeutic or inner workConcrete tools for seeking pagan-affirming and spiritually responsive providers, including how to assess fit, ask informed questions, and recognize affirming vs. non-affirming responsesGuidance on how to respond when providers do not appear affirming, grounded in research on therapeutic alliance, client outcomes, and professional ethical responsibilitiesLanguage and strategies for advocating for one’s spiritual needs in therapy while maintaining safety and agencyIncreased confidence in ethically, intentionally, and sustainably blending magic and mental health

2:30pm EDT

Sex and Spirituality

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ashford

What happens when we stop pretending sex and spirituality aren't already deeply intertwined? Explore the taboo space where faith, kink, and power exchange overlap - from Pagan ritual sex to Catholic guilt, ecstatic mysticism, and the spiritual undertones of D/s dynamics. We'll also discuss purity culture recovery and reclaiming pleasure as a path to psychological healing and spiritual transcendence. All belief systems welcome!

Speakers

Jess Renard

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: We want attendees to take away a feeling of validation in wherever their spirituality and sexuality intersect as well as have resources and vocabulary to better understand where things get complicated between sex and spirituality and to work on improving their experience in both.

4:00pm EDT

Plant Spirit Communication: Relearning the Language of the Green World

Saturday July 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Ashford

In this Plant Spirit Communication talk, we will explore how to go beyond simply identifying plants and dive deep into the art of building meaningful, reciprocal relationships with them. You will learn the language of the plants so you can commune with their spirits, for both personal and community healing. Cheyenne Jolene Yates, Ecologist (M.S.) and Herbalist of Among Oaks and Owls, weaves together both science and spiritual awareness to offer grounded, ethical ways to communicate with plants. We will learn how plants communicate through ecology, chemistry, and subtle perception, and how we can begin to tune into them. The talk explores practical foundations of plant spirit communication, such as connection to breath, sensory awareness, and consent. Cheyenne will also address common misconceptions, ethical considerations, and the importance of spiritual discernment.Participants will leave with simple, grounded practices they can begin immediately and a renewed sense of kinship and responsibility toward the green world. This presentation is ideal for anyone longing to reconnect with the living intelligence of the Earth.

Speakers

Cheyenne Yates

Saturday July 18, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: I want attendees to leave feeling open, curious, and willing to expand their understanding of how we relate to the plant world. My hope is that this presentation gently invites them to consider the possibility of plant spirit communication as a meaningful and accessible practice, rather than something abstract or out of reach. More than anything, I want to inspire participants to begin engaging with the unseen presence of the living world around them. Whether with a house plant on their windowsill, the herbs in their backyard, or the trees in a nearby forest, I hope they feel empowered to start listening, conversing, and building relationships with our more-than-human kin.

7:00pm EDT

The Language of Spirit: Understanding Mediumship in the Modern World

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Ashford

The Language of Spirit is an invitation to slow down and listen beyond the noise of everyday life. This talk explores mediumship as a subtle language of feeling, knowing, and connection, shaped by discernment and respect. It centers on the emotional truth that communication with Spirit is not about spectacle, but about presence, compassion, and meaning.

Speakers

austin dawson

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ashford

Workshop

Take aways: A sense of peace, not fear.Mediumship is gentle, respectful, and rooted in love, not something to be afraid of or sensationalized.Clarity about what mediumship really is.An understanding that spirit communication is a perceptive language of awareness, feeling, and meaning, not a performance or a trick.Trust in their own sensitivity.Even if they never become a medium, they leave knowing their intuition and awareness are valid and worth listening to.Respect for ethical boundaries.Mediumship carries responsibility, consent, and compassion for both Spirit and the living.A reminder of continuity.Love, presence, and connection do not end with physical death.

8:30pm EDT

Voice of Power: Shamanic Singing with Spirits

Saturday July 18, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Ashford

Experience the magical power of voice in this shamanic ritual that blends a short workshop on throat singing with an immersive sound journey to awaken your connection with sacred animal spirits.We will begin with a brief introduction to throat singing and the use of the voice in energy and spirit work. You’ll learn how voice can direct power, shift energy, and create sacred space. Then, we’ll explore a few basic techniques together — no singing experience is needed, and participation is always optional.The second and main part of the event is a full shamanic ritual with live drumming and throat singing. You will be guided into a trance to meet eight powerful animal spirits — each representing a different force or aspect within you. Through voice and rhythm, we will call upon these spirits to help balance your energy, deepen your awareness, and empower your path.You may join in singing, or simply receive. This ritual is open to all levels and does not require prior experience. It is a deep, meditative, and activating experience for anyone drawn to the power of sound and spirit.

Speakers

Aleksandra Shaman

Aleksandra Shaman is a pagan witch, shaman, and mystic, devoted to the deep and ancient traditions of magic, spirit communication, and the unseen forces that shape our world. Her spiritual path spans over 30 years of dedicated practice—performing rituals, working with spirits, and living the magical... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Ashford

Ritual

10:00pm EDT

The Rite of Kheperu: Awakening Through the Kheprian Current

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT

Ashford

A ceremonial Kheprian working designed to assist individuals standing at the threshold of awakening. Warriors hold the space, Counselors guide integration, and Priests direct the ritual current to open participants to awakening through the Kheprian current. Through guided invocation and energetic alignment, attendees are assisted in recognizing dormant aspects of themselves. The rite is not an initiation, but an opening, designed to catalyze awareness, clarity, and remembrance.Participation is voluntary and consent-based, with grounding and aftercare provided.

Speakers

Sean Wilde

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Ashford

Ritual

9:00am EDT

The Buddhist Tantric Mandala

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Ashford

A discussion of the use of the Five Buddha Families. We will look at important correspondences the mandala has to the five elements, their positive and negative emotional expressions, and it’s use as a protection sphere. We will discuss the mandala as a use as a psychological tool in Buddhist practice. Several different deities and their mandala forms will be presented.

Speakers

Alannah Brown

Insightout Therapy

I'm so happy to share with you two seemingly separate ideas which have been so defining to me. Here is my bio. It's hard to talk about myself, but here you have it.

I started studying martial arts and Buddhism at a very young age and have been studying 50 years. There was no yoga... Read More →

Sunday July 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ashford

PAPERS

Take aways: Understanding of the 5 elements and their use in a Buddhist traditional manner.

10:30am EDT

Tarot 201 - A Further Exploration of Tarot

Sunday July 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Ashford

So you know the cards. Now what?Step beyond the basics and into the deeper realms of tarot with this Advanced Tarot Lecture for experienced readers. Explore the busting of myths, styles of reading, handling issues with querents, utilizing all six senses, and intuitive synthesis. We'll dive into the esoteric frameworks that elevate a reading from insightful to profound. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your professional edge or enrich your personal spiritual practice, this lecture offers the tools and insights to push your tarot skills toward master-level territory. Join us for an enlightening journey into the hidden language of the cards.

Speakers

Brian Peace

Sunday July 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ashford

Workshop

Take aways: Enhanced skills with tarot, increased confidence in their existing abilities, and a larger toolbox with which to perform readings.

12:30pm EDT

Just Energy: Physical, Mental and Spritual Balance

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Ashford

Scalar energy treatments, multiwave oscillators, and radionic machines are part of modern metaphysical healing systems designed to balance the body’s subtle energy field. Scalar energy is described by practitioners as a non-Hertzian, coherent field capable of supporting cellular communication, detoxification, and emotional balance. Multiwave oscillators build on the idea that each cell vibrates at specific frequencies; by exposing the body to a broad spectrum of oscillations, these devices aim to reinforce the natural vitality of healthy cells. Radionic machines extend this concept into the realm of “information healing,” using frequency signatures and “witness samples” to broadcast corrective energetic patterns either in person or at a distance. Although these methods remain scientifically controversial, many metaphysical healing centers use them for energetic cleansing, emotional clearing, and supporting holistic well-being. These modern frequency-based technologies can be conceptually connected to Afro-Cuban spiritual purification practices such as those found in Palo Mayombe. In Palo, cleansing rituals aim to remove spiritual negativity, reestablish harmony, and strengthen the individual’s connection to ancestral and natural forces. Both approaches—metaphysical technology and Palo ritualism—share the belief that human health involves more than the physical body and that imbalances in one’s spiritual or energetic field can lead to emotional, mental, or physical disturbances. While Palo works through ancestral spirits, ritual baths, herbs, and the sacred nganga, scalar and radionic treatments attempt to achieve similar effects through vibrational frequencies and energetic modulation. Together they represent different but complementary paths toward restoring balance, removing unwanted influences, and promoting spiritual and energetic alignment.

Speakers

William Cadle

Dr. P

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ashford

Workshop

Take aways: This workshop aims to introduce participants to the core principles of scalar energy, multiwave oscillators, and radionic systems, and to show how these technologies can be used to support energetic cleansing and holistic well-being. Through a blend of scientific, metaphysical, and cultural perspectives, attendees will explore how modern frequency-based tools align with traditional spiritual-cleansing practices such as those found in Palo Mayombe. The workshop will provide practical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and guidance on assessing and balancing energy fields, while promoting safe, ethical, and respectful application. By the end, participants will understand the connections between these systems and feel confident integrating them into their personal or professional healing practice.

2:30pm EDT

Finding Starry Patrons

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ashford

The stars offer powerful allies for your magical practice - but how do you find the ones who want to work with you? This workshop explores multiple techniques for identifying and connecting with planetary, stellar, and asteroid energies. We'll cover finding natural affinities through your natal chart, working with the Lord of the Year for annual protection, current transit analysis, intuitive exercises and reaching out to celestial energies you're drawn to regardless of your chart. Any planet, star, or asteroid can be approached as an ally - your birth chart just shows where you might have an easier introduction. You'll learn how to connect and build relationships with these celestial beings. Bring your birth chart if you have it, but come ready to explore beyond it.

Speakers

Denise Harwood

Sunday July 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ashford

Workshop

Take aways: I want attendees to leave understanding that the entire sky is available to them as potential allies, and with practical tools for making those connections. Your natal chart can reveal where you have natural resonance or an easy "in," but it doesn't limit who you can work with - any practitioner can approach any celestial energy with respect and intention. Beyond identification, I want them to understand how to actually build relationships with these energies through offerings, timing, and consistent practice. My hope is that attendees leave seeing the night sky as a community of potential allies - some familiar, some waiting to be met.

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