Fridays Panels
Panel Spotlight: Ceremonial Magic
Ceremonial Magick Panel
What is the place of
Ceremonial magick in the modern world? A lot of modern magical
technique, and even neopagan rituals are outgrowths of medieval
Ceremonial Magick. Are the trappings of Ceremonial magick (that we
imagine as robed figures in castle towers) still useful, or have they
been updated? Panelists have various experience with different sorts of
ceremonial magick and will share their perspective.
Panelists: Ariel Sirocco, Davis Sprague, Kirk White
Channeling, Mediumship, and Possession Panel:
Sometimes we perceive others who live in other realities, and some can relay messages to those here who cannot. In some instances mediums will let other entities use their bodies, speak with their mouths, or even hop in and dance, eat, and enjoy this world, using blood and bones of a living human. How are these techniques the same, and how are they different? What do we need to know?
Panelists: Deb Jarvis, Sean Kane, Raven Kaldera
Panel Spotlight: Ghost Panel
Ghosts Panel: Different strokes for different ghosts.
Panelists will compare theories (and experiences) about whether what
are called ghosts are figments, interactions with beings from other
dimensions, ancestors, deities, energy patterns left on some substance
of reality, or something else?
IF interaction with beings outside
of ourselves: What has experience & science taught us about this
otherworldly phenomenon to date? IF personal experiences: Is time really
linear? What of astral travel? Past life regressions? Near-death
experiences? Meditations? Sacred space?
Panelists: Thor Halvorsen, Sacred Owl Quinones,
Panel Spotlight: Modern Myths
Modern Myths Panel:
What are our modern myths? Do
comics qualify? Do TV Shows, or Movies? for example: Star Trek, Game of
Thrones, Babylon 5, Star Wars, Firefly, Handmaid’s Tale, All in the
Family, M.A.S.H, Charmed, LoTR, Harry Potter. To decide we must
determine what a myth is, and what is its function. Which stories do you
think serve our culture as modern myths? What heroes? Spiderman,
Superman, Dorothy Gale, and Alice? What roles to these tales play in
forming our world views?
Panelists: HPS Sarah Livermore, Kathryn Smith, Deb Jarvis,
Panel Spotlight:
Masculinity Panel
Panelists will explore the double
edged sword of toxicity & images/ archetypes and media’s depiction
of masculinity, and how they form boy’s expectations, and reinforce
negative images of men for everyone. Too often media portrays men as
either abusive drunkards, sexual prowess prowlers, warriors, or passive,
ineffective, and immature. Stereotyping does not serve us. How can we
promote a positive view of masculinity in our speech and actions, in
our rituals and daily lives? Definitions of masculinity are broadening
and becoming more diverse than ever. We need to be aware of these
changes, so we may choose what aspects we want to see fostered and
carried forward.
Panelists: Thor Halvorsen, Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue, Dione Marshall
