Our Speakers for 2014

Lady AMber Dawn aka Genise White

Chango: fighter/lover/magician

Strength Journey

I have been a very active Magickal force in the Occult world since October 1993. I am tarot card reader, a Usui and Sacred Flame Master-Teacher for 14 years in total, an Isian, a Witch, a practitioner of the Haitian Voudoun religion and I am presently learning more about color therapy. I am also studying Umbanda for the past 4 years thorough The Temple of Guaracy of Washington D.C. (in Kensington, MD). I am presently in active ordination studies with the Fellowship of Isis under the tutelege of the late Rev. Deena Hartray Butta, FOI Archbishop of the Lyceum of Eleusis in Chicago before she passed away January 27, 2013. I was the previous Godchild of Papa Max Beauvoir; Hougan Elder, biologist and scientist from Mariani, Haiti from 1996 to 2002. I received my First Degree from Silver Ravenwolf and Diane McDonough on Yule 1994 at Dillsburg, PA and my Second Degree (and Third Degree teaching) from Ecumenicon under Rev. Charles Butler in the middle 1990’s. I have taught classes at Cedar Light Grove in Baltimore, at Ecumenicon for several years, at FOI of Chicago for several years and at at least 7 previous Sacred Spaces.

Sha Blackburn (Loonwitch)

Aura Exercises

Tarot Spreads - two part workshop:

Understanding Tarot Spreads and

Creating your own Tarot Spread

Sha Blackburn is The LoonWitch a psychic intuitive healer.  She incorporates a variety of psychic tools including the tarot, runes, the pendulum and psychometry to help her clients transform their lives.

She is an honest and insightful psychic, who has been studying and practicing various forms of divination for over 20 years.

Sha is also a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing, a Holistic Therapist certified by the American Institute of Natural Healing in Reflexology, Acupressure, and Chinese Herbology.  In addition, Sha is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church.

Sha is a gifted teacher, helping adults and children define their spiritual path and work toward  a happier future.

Sha is a teacher at The Learning Connection in Providence, RI where you can study Tarot and the Aura with her.  She also facilitates workshops in her shop, The Mystic Room.

CoyoteSkyWoman

 

Land Stewardship

Paganism in the Modern Age

CoyoteSkyWoman has been a member of the Pagan community in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for the last 25 years, and she has been a practicing shaman for only a little bit longer than that. She works closely with the trickster spirit, Coyote, and has worked with The Sagefire Fellowship and A Sacred Place since their inceptions.

Morgan Daimler

The World of Faery

Connecting to the World of Faery

Spirits of the Otherworld, Spirits of the Land

Getting your Metaphysical Book Out (with Catherine Kane)

 

Ellen Evert Hopman

A series of three workshops with Ellen Evert Hopman:

The Druidic Wheel of the Year
The Druidic Tree Alphabet
Druidic tree meditation

Ellen Evert Hopman is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. Hopman has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. read more

Claire Fitzpatrick

Meno/Andropause: Embrace The Power

Bodywork: Your First Three Chakras

Organic Parties…What? Why?

DR. CLAIRE FITZPATRICK is an authority in the fields of human empowerment, chiropractic philosophy, natural health, physical sensuality, and Western mysticism. She is a faculty member of The Akashic Temple School of Magick and Ritual. She teaches human energetics; magickal theory and practice; meditation; healing; and human sensuality throughout the Northeast.  Her podcast and blog, –read more-

Thor Halvorsen

Should we Rewrite the book, or Keep it?

American Sign Language and the Erasure Effect

Social Media and Us

I’m a Deaf, Norwegian-Welsh, Poet, Musician, Pagan, Wiccan, computer-tinkin’-sci-fi fella; Military Brat, lived in Korea and Germany (traveled around a bit read more

Raven Kaldera

The Eightfold Path of Altered States

Psychic Vampires

Shamanic Astrology

Voices and Runes in Northern Healing Magic

Raven Kaldera is a Northern Tradition shaman, intersex/transgender FTM activist, erotica educator, Ordeal Master, Speaker for the  -more-

Catherine Kane

Affordable Metaphics for Everyone

Getting Your Metaphysical Book Out (with Morgan Daimler)

A Touch of Accupressure

Alternative Methods of Pain Management

Catherine Kane is a professional psychic, a Reiki Master, a bard, a metaphysical Christian, and   a delighted student of the Universe (amongst other things). She brings creativity, an eclectic body of knowledge, and an attitude of fun to empowering people to find and live their best and brightest dreams. Her writing has been seen in magazines such as Thorn, the Door Opener, and Helix; and she is the author of “Adventures in Palmistry” and “The Practical Empath”,  “The Psychic Power of Your Dreams“, and “Manifesting”    -read more-

Jenni Kenny

Gentle-slow Flow Yoga

Jenny Kenny graduated 200-hr RYT program in 2011; specializes in a gentle, slow flow class.

Kyndyl Rikard Greyland

“Craft ‘n Bitch”

Kyndyl is someone who has walked a lot of different paths in his life. Currently, you can usually find him with some form of fiber in his hands; whether it is spinning, knitting, or crocheting. He is also a Reiki Master in the Usui system of natural healing, practitioner of RúnValdr, and works primarily with the Norse Pantheons.

Christopher LaFond

Time is On My Side, Yes it is!

and  Harp Concert

Christopher LaFond is a Master Astrologer in the Society of Astrologers, and works, teaches, and lectures throughout the Eastern USA. He has lectured at local, national and international astrology conventions. He specializes in classical and medieval astrological method of prediction and is available for private readings and for private or group classes. read more

Katie LaFond

“Trash Talk”: Garbology 101

Katie LaFond follows an Earth-based spirituality. A fiber artist, “garbologist,” orchestral flutist, and astrologer, Katie is passionate about local food. Katie has led a variety of clans at EarthSpirit’s Twilight Covening, taught workshops in a variety of pagan disciplines across the U.S. and led ritual both public and private. She is a read more

Adam Latin

Using Palmistry to Aid in Relationship Communication

My name is Adam Latin. I have been a healing/helping professional since 2001. I am a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, intuitive, mystic and teacher. In my intuitive practice I primarily use palms and cards. I have studied with a wide range read more

Lori-Ann Locke

In Their Presence ~ Part One~ A Circle of Gratitude  (pre-req to Saints Alive)

SAINTS ALIVE ~ Catholic Roots and Christian Folk Magic

Lori-Ann has consciously sought connection and partnership with Spirit and with the natural world for over 40 years. The pathways she’s explored have brought a diversity of people and experiences into her life and she will always be grateful for this. Prayer and solitude are the heart of her path as she believes that ceremonies, rituals and outward signs of devotion are -read more-

Maryalyce Merrit

Good Vibrations: Healing with Sound Waves

Reiki II and  Reiki III

“She changes everything she touches and everything she touches changes”  Maryalyce (aka Akasha’s Heart) has been practicing witchcraft and the magickal arts since 1994.  She is an ordained minister, priestess, ritualist, writer, teacher, and  -read more-

Colleen McCartney

Modern Day Oil Apothecary

Hi my name is Colleen and I was born and raised in Fairfax County VA with a large Irish family. I love Irish Step dancing and am the Keeper for the DC Gales Camogie team. I knew about essential oils for years but I found doTERRA while searching for a solution to my sudden severe allergies that were prohibiting me from going outside. After using the lemon, lavender,  and peppermint combination to ease my allergies I found the Lifelong Vitality Supplements made the allergies virtually disappear. I also have Narcolepsy and since -read more-

Rev. Robert Nolan

Spiritual Ecology

Land Stewardship (w/Coyote Skywoman)

Rev. Robert Nolan has been a practicing magician and priest in New Hampshire for the past 17 years during which time -more-

Julianne Palmer

Circle of Joyous Healing and Play

Julieanne has been a Mesa carrier since 1997. She has been studying  in depth with Peruvian shaman/teacher, Jose Luis Herrera and the many Quero’s of the Cusco area. Her frequent climbing visits to Peru have allowed her to become deeply connected with the sacred mountains within the Sacred Valley of Cuzco, and with the many medicine people who are doing this important work.

Stephanie “Skwerl” Seger

Hula Hoop Basics

Hula Hoop Meditation

Essential Oils and Energy Work

Mystery of Labyrinths

Skwerl had acquired her nickname when she was little. But little to anyones knowledge, she would grow to be over 6 foot tall (she takes after her Father). Tall in stature, she (read more) 

Kathryn Smith

Cleansing – Not Just for Sacred Spaces

Crafting a Guided Meditation

Basic Grounding and Centering

Kathryn has been a student of the esoteric in various forms since the mid 1980’s, and began studying with R. J. Stewart in 1996. Since then she been exploring both the Western esoteric traditions and fairy lore. She’s currently pursuing advanced studies in teaching esoteric topics with R. J. Stewart and Anastacia Nutt. more

Jane Sibley

Runes: the Elder Futhark/Anglo-Saxon/Frisian Futharks

Runes: the Younger Futhark

Norseworking

Jane T. Sibley, Ph.D., is a traditional Norse practitioner and a specialist in Norse folklore and  runes.  She has taught at many Pagan events for decades, including at Rites of Spring, Feast of Lights, Twilight Covening, Beltane, Ecumenicon … the list goes on … and also hosts MithraCon, which focuses on Mithraism and other cults in the Roman Empire. Her books, “Norse Mythology…According to Uncle Einar”, “The Hammer of the Smith”, and “The Divine Thunderbolt: Missile of the Gods”,  and  -read more-

Ariel Sirocco

Alchemical Gold: The History and Significance of Hermetics

Introduction to Personal Alchemy

Sacred Geometry – Redux

(classes are progressive, you may want to attend all)

Ariel Malachi Sirocco is a teacher of Western esoteric history and traditions, a Hermetic alchemist, a 32 Degree Freemason of the Scottish Rite, and a High Priest of Wicca.  He is the founder of The Akashic Temple, School of Magickal Arts, and   -read more-

Starwolf

Warding

As a shaman, Witch, professional psychic, Reiki Master and metaphysical engineer and soldier of fortune, Starwolf brings a broad range of knowledge and experience to the fields of magick, metaphysics and spirituality. His practical approach to adapting traditional metaphysical -read more-

Tchipakkan

RúnValdr

Tchipakkan is an artist, writer, healer, and eclectic pagan-heathen-rustic. Openly pagan since the 60s, she’s currently living on a small farm in NH aimed at self sufficiency and sustainability, with 3 adult children- all artists and writers, and a varying assortment of animals- friends and livestock. On weekends Tchipakkan teaches at SCA, pagan, SF and other conferences & festivals, while her daughters sell – read more-

Joshua Tenpenny

Physical Techniques of Spiritual Development

Joshua Tenpenny is a licensed massage therapist, Shiatsu and Asian bodywork practitioner, yoga teacher, author, and minister-in-training in the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel. He follows a path of spiritual service.

Josh has written Honey, Grain and Gold on the god Frey,  and Real Service, & Sacred Power, Holy Surrender:  (read more)

Sewmagical

Learning the Minor Arcana

Ethical Issues in Divination

SewMagical is a woman of many talents. She is an accomplished sewer, crocheter, beader, machine-embroidery, tarot reader and teacher. She ran a sewing-related website for several years, more

Sophia Kelly Shultz

Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Mythology and Magic

The Stone Circle Oracle: Birth of an Oracle Deck

Festivals, Moon Services and Raising Stones: Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary

Born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, Sophia Kelly Shultz has been working professionally as an artist for 29 years, more

Taliesin aka Thor Halvorsen

Social Media Series

Social Media and Pagan/Wiccan

Clergy, Should We Rewrite the Book, or Keep it?

ASL and the Erasure Effect.

Norse/Welsh Wiccan, Clergy soon to be 2nd Degree, Coven of Amber Heart, of the Coven of Amber Rose Family of Covens), Educational Interpreter, Poet, Reader of Runes and Tarot. Deaf Educator. Deaf Professional. Musician (plays Mandolin). –read more–

Turnsteel

The Dirt on Dirt (two parts)

Turnsteel is a practicing rootworker and sorcerer trained in southern hoodoo and modern sorcery. His workshops focus on combining practical spellwork with real world action to help achieve your aims. Trained in traditional hoodoo, folk magic, and drawing on techniques from around the world, Turnsteel is a reader and rootworker who specializes in making real world changes through the fusion of skillfully applied sorcery and practical mundane effort. -read more-

Adhi Moonien Two Owls

Global Shamanism

Adhi Moonien Two Owls is a trained Shaman and healer. Her formal background is in fine art. Her area of study was painting, sculpture and eventually moving into Mixed Media. Adhi studied at the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City Missouri. Other areas of study include the earth and natural sciences, Physics and Astronomy. Esoteric studies include: Tibetan Buddhism and its related meditation practices, Western Spiritual practices and the causes of Magick and Alchemy, Qi Gong and  -read more-

Dennis Seavey Windsinger

Akichita Wakan’

Dennis Seavey-Windsinger began his journey on the pathway of Akichita Wakan’ literally from the crib.  Of mixed ancestry, Dennis was surrounded by the oral traditions, ceremonies, and traditional skills of the Elders around him simply as day to day elements in his life.  Dennis had his first conscious  metaphysical experience at the age of five and has been following the pathway of Akichita Wakan’ from that time onward, -read more-

Stephanie Woodfield

Embracing the Dark Goddess

Solar Feminine

Awakening the Warrior Spirit

Meeting the Morrigan

Stephanie Woodfield has been a practicing Witch and Priestess of the Morrigan for over seventeen years. She is a Reiki practitioner as well as a natural clairvoyant and empathy. read more

Please let us know about any speakers you’d like to see at Changing Times-Changing World, or any topics you’d like to see covered.