Mystic South 2026

Mystic South 2026

9:00am EDT

Advanced Symbol Magick

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

Dive deeply into an exploration of how various types of magickal symbols differ in terms of their working mechanics. In this class you will improve your grasp, both practically and conceptually, on the unique workings of seals, sigils and alphabetic symbols. During class you will be provided with copies of various symbols that you will practice activating using specific sorcery techniques intended to best help you engage their effects. You will come away from this workshop having new ideas on how to effectively use symbols to change your inner landscape, the atmosphere around you, and communicate with spirits at will and on the fly.

Speakers

Nikki Wardwell Sleath

Nikki Wardwell Sleath is a formally trained occultist who has been practicing magick for 30 years, and is directly descended from Samuel Wardwell, who was hanged for witchcraft charges in the Salem trials. She is the founder of the Society of Witchcraft and Old Magick and holds a... Read More →

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

Take aways: *Understanding the differences in how seals, sigils and alphabetic symbols work in magickal practice*Gain firsthand experience in activating seals as well as using signing and hand gesturing of various symbols to improve skill in replicating their effects*Improving understanding of when to choose which types of symbol activation depending on whether the desired result is internal to oneself, external to oneself, or related to other beings

10:30am EDT

Animism and Accountability in Magical Practice

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

Animism is based on the belief that we are in relationship with the world around us and that everything has agency and a spirit or a soul. This presentation will help you understand the core values of animism. You will learn the guiding principles of living in right relationship with yourself, your community, and the Otherworld and you will be given tools and techniques that help you build the relationships that support your magical practice.

Speakers

Izzy Swanson

Transformation Reiki and Liminal Crossings

Izzy Swanson is a trauma-informed healer, mentor, and ritualist specializing in the intersection of mental health, trauma, and spiritual practice. Izzy has been practicing Earth-based spirituality for more than 30 years and has cultivated a deep relationship with Irish and Welsh spiritual... Read More →

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

Take aways: How to build processes and systems of magic for living practice

12:30pm EDT

Energetics 102 and 202

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

102 - Beyond mind, supernatural alignment, or identifying and projecting thoughtforms, how do we draw and move energy in the body? We can paint, draw, and move astral/spirit/chi/prana through our body via energetic memory, breath, movement, and awareness. We will cover how we can channel spirit through our bodies utilizing concepts in energetic hygiene and a brief overview of meditation, Breath is used for energy work. Movements such as tai chi, chi gong and kriyas augment many spiritual and magical practices. Foundational integrated practices will be covered.

202 – Group energetic techniques. We will present concepts on how to move group energy in a group and do it safely will be addressed. Beyond the 4 elements we will cover entities, places, things and group mind that can augment group workings. Movements, group physical connections, holding hands in ways to channel or direct energy will be covered also.
-We will make sure that everyone grounds during and after the workshop.
-Personal discovery to take these concepts further is always encouraged.
-These are back-to-back energetic workshops. Please come hydrated. Please wear comfortable clothes. Wells of natural energy will be evoked, and be available, as opposed to drawing on urban energies.
-The video link in my sched profile is from the first Mystic South on Meditation and Energy Accumulation and Management and will be helpful.

Speakers

William Hegeman / Archonstone

Archonstone

He started have supernatural experiences when he was 2. His grandfather, who passed 2 weeks earlier,came back to say good bye when he was 7. He studied various methods of developing psychic skills, magic and practices from around the world.Bill facilitated, in Albany, NY, the Wizard's... Read More →

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Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Take aways: Basic principles of breath and movement that draw spirit/astral/chi/prana and add it to whatever working they choose. And how to do it safely.

2:30pm EDT

Held After Death: Body Care, Ritual, and the Sacred Work of Shrouding

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

What happens after death is often rushed, hidden, or handed over without choice. This 60-minute workshop explores the deeply human practices of after-death body care, ritual, and shrouding, and why reclaiming them matters. Alexis, Executive Director of the Home Funeral Alliance, will discuss practical approaches to caring for the dead, cultural and spiritual traditions surrounding ritual washing and shrouding, and how these practices support grief, meaning-making, and community connection. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their options, the role of ritual in honoring the dead, and how intentional body care can transform the experience of loss.

Speakers

Alexis Hughes

Owner, Without Fear

Alexis Hughes is an end-of-life doula, educator, and Executive Director of the Home Funeral Alliance. Her work centers on reclaiming sacred, community-based death practices, including home funerals and shrouding. Through hands-on education and ritual, she helps people reconnect with... Read More →

Michelle Sanders

Vice President, Home Funeral Alliance

Michelle is a writer, singer, herbalist, certified death doula, home funeral & deathcare educator, and an advocate for natural burial and disposition. She is Vice President of Home Funeral Alliance and part of the Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center (Tennessee's first contemporary... Read More →

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

Take aways: Attendees will leave feeling informed, empowered, and less afraid of after-death care. They will gain a clearer understanding of their legal and practical options around body care, ritual, and shrouding, and recognize these practices as meaningful, accessible acts of care. The workshop emphasizes choice, dignity, and the role of ritual in supporting grief and community healing.

4:00pm EDT

Introduction to TaiChi and QiGong

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

We will be learning a simple and easy TaiChi set based on Yang Style movements.

Speakers

Jay Lohr

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

7:00pm EDT

Brigid, A Ritual for Safety

Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

In a time where there is constant worry in merely existing, we can call upon Brigid for help and guidance. In this ritual, we are going to reach out to Brigid for help in our daily lives. Maybe you need inspiration, healing, or guidance in navigating the turmoil of life. Although she is usually honored at Imbolc for the first signs of hope in Spring, we will be exploring her aspects as Healer and Protector.

Speakers

Bev C

I’m Beverly or Bev. I am an eclectic witch that works heavily with Cernunnos and Freyja. I study multiple modalities and deities in my practice . I am currently studying the bardic grade under the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, as well as a member of ADF. I am a wordsmith... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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Ritual

8:30pm EDT

Ritual Witchy Loud & FAT! 4 corners of Radical Self & Community Love

Friday July 17, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

A living ritual of body liberation, goddexx reverence, and collective healing. Together, we will cast intentional space to honor our bodies as holy—curved, changing, scarred, powerful, and whole—reclaiming the divine within our flesh. Through shared ritual, movement, music, reflection, and sacred witnessing, we call our divine selves home. This is our annual sacred space of love, release, and revolution against body shame - so much more than just a workshop!. Through presence, reflection, movement, music, and shared story, we reclaim bodies as holy, worthy, and deeply beloved.Participants will be invited (never required) to share, witness, move, and reflect together, honoring pain that has been carried and celebrating bodies as sites of resilience, magic, and sacred connection. This ritual centers consent, care, and accessibility, and welcomes all bodies exactly as they are.

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 →

Friday July 17, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
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Ritual

10:30pm EDT

Beyond the Planchett

Friday July 17, 2026 10:30pm - 11:59pm EDT

From Victorian parlor pastime to pop culture icon, the Ouija board has fascinated...and frightened...people for over a century. In this immersive class, paranormal investigator and psychic medium Shana Leilani guides you through the board’s true origins, the inventors behind it, and the cultural myths that still shape its reputation today. We’ll explore the difference between Ouija and spirit boards, examine infamous stories of possession and the demons they’re tied to, and discuss scientific and spiritual theories on how these mysterious tools work. You’ll also learn the rules, techniques, and psychic protection methods needed to use a board responsibly, and even a few hands on experiments to try yourself. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this class offers a safe and insightful deep dive into one of the most misunderstood tools of spirit communication. Have your own board? Feel free to bring it!

Speakers

Shana Leilani

An initiated priestess, tarot reader, energy healer, and paranormal investigator, Shana Leilani has been walking her spiritual path since childhood, when she first discovered the tarot. What began as childhood curiosity quickly became a lifelong devotion to the mystical arts, influenced... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 10:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Ravinia A

Take aways: Attendees will learn the true history of spirit boards, the proper safety protocols, and techniques to use them. They will also have a chance to get hands-on in with a board in a safe and controlled environment.

9:00am EDT

The Will of Magic: Cultivating Willpower and Spiritual Fitness for Pagans and Magicians.

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

Few things are as important in the practice of the esoteric arts as the cultivation of our most fundamental instrument: the spirit itself. In magic especially, the development of a strong spirit is essential. Spiritual health forms the foundation that supports and sustains the magical will. At times, the body may fail us and the mind may dull or decline. The spirit, however, need not do either. It can be strengthened and exercised just as the body can be. This workshop will introduce spiritual fitness from a uniquely pagan perspective; teaching methods for gauging your own spiritual fitness level on any given day, simple practices to strengthen your spirit, cultivating magical willpower, and a whole-soul approach to leading a magical life.

Speakers

Hunter

I’m Hunter, a military veteran reared on the spiritual philosophy of my Scottish Border ancestors. My work focuses on reviving ancestral faiths and intangible cultural traditions, fostering spiritual fitness for pagans and magicians, and promoting the wisdom of warriorship and warrior... Read More →

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

Take aways: Understanding the importance of exercising the spiritual bodyLearn to evaluate your own spiritual fitnessDiscover the profound impact of spiritual health, and how it supports the development of magical will.Beginner- friendly practices for cultivating magical willpower and spiritual fitness.Understanding the importance of exercising the spiritual bodyLearn to evaluate your own spiritual fitnessDiscover the profound impact of spiritual health, and how it supports the development of magical will.Beginner- friendly practices for cultivating magical willpower and spiritual fitness.

10:30am EDT

Deepening the Bond with Your Animal Companions Through Telepathy

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

Animal communication is a natural ability within us all and one that can help you to understand your animal companions on a deeper level. It offers meaningful insight into behavioral challenges, emotional needs, or possible sources of discomfort. Most importantly, it strengthens the bond of love and trust between you and the animals who share your life. In this workshop, you’ll learn how intuitive listening can reveal the subtle messages your animals are always sending. Telepathy is not a replacement for veterinary care, but it can beautifully complement your understanding by helping you sense their feelings, needs, and perspectives. You’ll explore practical tools for quieting the mind, opening the heart, and reconnecting with a skill that humans have carried for millennia—one still used by many Indigenous cultures to communicate with wildlife in respectful partnership.You’ll also discover how love, compassion, and trust in yourself are essential parts of this process. Developing telepathic communication begins with honoring the bond you already share and allowing your natural intuition to reawaken. As you deepen your confidence and connection, you’ll cultivate a richer, more harmonious relationship with your animal companions—one built on mutual understanding, presence, and genuine heart-to-heart communication.

Speakers

Rosemary aka Bird Woman

Animal Communicator, Death Doula, Visions and Reflections

Rosemary Kimble, known as Bird Woman, is a lifelong artist, mystic, and seeker whose path is deeply rooted in nature and spirit. A fourth-generation Unitarian Universalist, she began practicing Wicca and Druidism as a teen. In 2005, she helped introduce ayahuasca to the U.S. by hosting... Read More →

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

Take aways: A better understanding for what is possible when you tap into your inherent ability to communicate with animals and practical exercises for doing so.

11:45am EDT

Introduction to TaiChi and QiGong

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT

We will be learning a simple and easy TaiChi set based on Yang Style movements.

Speakers

Jay Lohr

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Ravinia A

Take aways: Feeling calm and relaxed

12:30pm EDT

Thou Art God/dess

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

“Thou Art God/Goddess” falls from our lips automatically and the litany of ritual moves forward, but do we hear and understand this phrase intimately? What reminds us of our relationship with the divine? Is it, truly, a relationship? We have looked into the eyes of our people in circle and easily said those words, but then they fall forgotten when we look at ourselves. In this class we’ll develop the power of these words and develop something new and personal to carry with you. But what real meaning do they hold for you, tired at the end of the day or checking your finances twice? Do we believe ourselves – in our hand-me-down jeans and old T-shirts – that we are the God/dess spoken of in circle? Join me as we explore a facet of the intimate connection with deity and with ourselves. Please bring a notebook, drawing/sketching implements for exercises.

Speakers

Scarlett

Scarlett C Ross is an author, teacher, and long-time Pagan practitioner whose work centers on intentional living, evolving relationship with deity and self, and community-rooted spirituality. Her focus on social justice, reimagining relationship structures, and individual path development... Read More →

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

Take aways: Attendees reevaluate the idea of self-divinity, the altar of worship for ourselves and the duality of being divine and connecting with the divine. Attendees will examine their personal divinity and then sketch/draw/describe the ways of worship for their divine selves: colors, representations, element, offerings, a statue and rituals to summon and work with their own divine presence.

2:30pm EDT

Corpse of Burden: Using an effigy to heal

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

In these extraordinary times, I invite you to join me for an uplifting and interactive workshop where we’ll create a sacred circle of support! Together, we’ll gently lift our spirits and release the heaviness that can hold us down. With love and trust, we’ll honor the struggles we've faced, including the Corpse of Burden that so many carry—the weight of past experiences and expectations. We’ll gather energy to bless and set free what no longer serves us. Are you ready to embrace change? Are you excited to step into your healing power? If so, come along! We’ll chant, we’ll move, and we’ll discover the joy of releasing what limits us. Let’s embark on this journey together, transforming the Corpse of Burden into a source of strength and resilience!

Speakers

Michelle Angone

Michelle is a lifelong student of the Mysteries, deeply immersed in paganism for over 30 years. As a facilitating Priestess for the Edge of Perception Collective, she embodies the roles of a Reiki Master, energy healer, and spiritual counselor. An accomplished author and editor, Michelle... Read More →

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

Take aways: I want workshop attendees to understand how to use an effigy to rid themselves of their darkest shadows. They will learn that they can heal both themselves and others through ecstatic, energetic practices.

4:00pm EDT

Experiencing Loving Contact with Deities and other Spirits for healing of our Hearts and Minds

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

We suffer in our hearts and minds from our personal losses, sorrows, griefs, mental health challenges, as well as the assaults on Mother Earth, the greed and heartlessness of corporations, the ultra wealthy, and political systems that cause inequality and poverty! There are loving deities and healing spirits that offer us compassion, strength, and healing in our hearts and minds when we open our awareness and feelings to them! In this heart centered practice we will connect with these spirits through our bodies' subtle senses, evocative imagery, breathing, sacred self soothing touch, movement, and music.

Speakers

Daniel Bailey

Counselor, Retired

Daniel “MoontreeHeart” Bailey has been a student of spirituality and its embodied expression most of his life. He has a Master of Divinity, has been a Certified Addiction Counselor II since 1995, is a trained Shamanic Breathwork(™) facilitator and an ordained Shamanic Minister... Read More →

Sherree Bailey

Sherree Bailey is a massage therapist. She was a Service Leader of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett for ten years. She teaches weekly tarot classes as part of Faith Development for the congregation.

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

Take aways: participants to have a practice that creates a felt sense of the presence, compassion, and healing of caring spirits! This can also easily be combined with other spiritual practices.

7:00pm EDT

Journey Through the Elements

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Journeying is a powerful experience for understanding the elements beyond just their tools by stepping into the spiritual realm and living current of each element. This guided ritual will lead you to encounter each element in its full, embodied expression to illuminate your innate gifts and anchor them into your body for you to carry from here forward. You’ll use breathwork, visualization, sound, opening and closing movements, and sensation to experience and meet the spirit and sacred form of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.

Speakers

Tahverlee

Moon Temple Mystery School

Tahverlee is a High Priestess, Oracle, and founder of Moon Temple Mystery School, author of the Sacred Magic series. She teaches witchcraft, ritual magic, and spiritual sovereignty to a global community. Known for her bold blend of ancient wisdom and modern power, she has guided... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
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Ritual

10:00pm EDT

Mystic South Community Drum Circle

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:59pm EDT

Join us for the Mystic South Community Drum Circle! Bring your drums, bring your percussion instruments, bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes, but most importantly, bring a smile and have a blast! Don’t worry if you don’t have a drum, we have plenty to share.

All experience levels are welcome: from beginner to expert. Explore the beat and find your Rhythm!

Speakers

Eric Olson

Eric Olson has been around drums his entire life and Rhythm is his passion. Eric believes everyone has Rhythm, but not everyone knows how to express it. Through facilitation and Rhythm games he helps you tap into your inner beat. Eric weaves his lifelong passion for Rhythm and drumming... Read More →

Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - 11:59pm EDT
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Entertainment

9:00am EDT

Psychic Gift Orders: A Psychic’s Keys to Communication

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

Are you finding yourself increasingly frustrated with those around you? This workshop will explore your psychic gifts (audient, intuitive, feeling, visual, etc.) and how their order dictates your interaction with the world. Learn how to stop arguments, use empathy, and look past "personality flaws" to strengthen communication and relationships. If it feels like no one is hearing or understanding where you're coming from or friends and family are having a hard time seeing things from your point of view, then sign up for this class today.

Speakers

Cathryn "Casie" Halseth

Light and Love! I was raised in a matriarchal Hungarian/Norwegian family where the old ways were a part of our everyday life. My husband and I currently live in the Ozarks of Northern Arkansas where I've been drawn to write my real-life mystical adventures in an auto-fantasy format. My... Read More →

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

Take aways: Attendees will have a better understanding of why people act the way they do. Learning how to spot their own psychic gift order (audient, intuitive, feeling, visual, etc.) and the gift orders of others will help them further understand their interactions with the world. This workship is proven to have helped past attendees stop arguments, use empathy instead of anger, and look past perceived "personality flaws" to strengthen communication and relationships with their friends, family, and coworkers.

10:30am EDT

Circle Casting as Sacred Practice

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

Casting a circle is a foundational part of magick, often it’s treated a means to an end.In this workshop, Ketzirah "haMa'agelet" (The Circle Maker) draws on over 25 years of dedicated study and practice to the sacred art of circle casting. Not only will Ketzirah unpack circle casting from her uniquely Jewitch perspective, but she will also share multiple techniques she has created for personal and group castings that work with both online and offline rituals: all of which can be adapted to fit most any magickal path.

Speakers

Ketzirah haMa’agelet

Ketzirah Lesser, haMa’agelet (The Circle Maker), is a maker and teacher of the sacred arts as well as an ordained Kohenet and Celebrant. Through Devotaj Sacred Arts, she explores Jewishly-rooted making, mussar, and magick to connect past, present, & possible future(s); cræfting... Read More →

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

Take aways: Circle casting as a practice unto itself Designing a casting that meets the needs of specific ritualAdapting techniques for online ritual

12:30pm EDT

The Road of Aconite

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

A plant of the witching garden, an ancient weapon, and the favorite poison of the Pombagira Gypsy of the Road, aconite is a quiet yet deadly ally that can boost our attack and defense spells, aiding us in standing up against oppression, violence and abuse.In this presentation we will walk the poison garden alongside the Pombagira Spirits, learning from the women who defied the patriarchy and mastered the art of survival and healing. Recipes, spells and rituals will be provided as well as information on safety measures.No previous knowledge is required, just an open mind and the honest desire of dismantling oppressive systems of power !

Speakers

Coby Michael

Coby Michael is an occult herbalist and magical practitioner specializing in the ritual use of poisonous and psychoactive plants. He studied religion at Arizona State University and has been a folk herbalist since a young age. He owns and operates The Poisoner’s Apothecary, an online... Read More →

Debora Greer

Debora Greer was born and raised in a family of Makumbeiros, an Afro- Brazilian spiritual tradition with strong Indigenous Brazilian Influences, and in some cases, also influenced by European witchcraft. She had the privilege of being initiated by her Godmother, Vovó Joaquina das... Read More →

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

Take aways: We would like the attendees of our workshop to feel empowered to safely include poisonous plants in their self defense and attack works as well as feel confident that their magical knowledge can be a practical tool when it comes to dismantling oppressive systems of power, leaving toxic relationships and healing from emotional and physical abuse.

4:00pm EDT

Closing Ceremony

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Entertainment

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