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Dark Gods and Goddesses Panel
Almost all pantheons have divinities or supernatural beings who may be regarded as on the dark side and who primarily deal with sickness and death. In the North, we have Odin and the valkyries, as well as some of the elves, vettir, and the Underjordiske (Under-Earth Ones). Heading south, there are Charun, Pluto, Apollo, various demons, Set, and more. Christianity has Satan/Lucifer and a legion of various devils; Islam has Shaitan and Iblis. Judaism seems to have demons (lower case d) floating around, but no major Dark gods or goddesses. Tibet, China, Japan, India, and Africa have Dark Ones, as do the cultures in the New World. In this panel, we shall explore the nature of these Dark Ones, contrasting and comparing their attributes.
Workshop Spotlight: What Dreams May Come
What Dreams May Come – understanding and unlocking your dreams
Winter is a time for dreams. What we dream in the dark heart of night holds significant wisdom for us. But often it is hard to unlock the kernel of truth nestled deep within the symbolic, poetic, metaphorical language of the dream. We will share dreams and learn effective methods based on the work of dream pioneer Jeremy Taylor for unpacking the layers of meaning available within. Even if you rarely remember a dream this workshop can helpful. Bring a dream or a snippet of a dream to share.
Juniper Talbot began her psychic and magical training as a witch in 1982 and is currently an Elder in Lenai Aine, a Celtic witchcraft coven. She began her study of Tarot and the occult in 1983, through Servants of the Light, an off-shoot of the Golden Dawn, and continues to study with Builders of the Adytum, an esoteric school founded by Paul Foster Case, focusing on Tarot and Qabalah. Juniper has extensive knowledge and experience Celtic myth, ritual and magic, having written and taught on Celtic subjects for over 25 years. Juniper also works actively with dreams and co-facilitates a monthly Dream Circle in her hometown. As a professional dancer and choreographer, Juniper has toured widely to teach and perform both traditional and creative dance/ritual pieces based on her connection to the earth and ancient ways. In 2004, Juniper was chosen as a delegate representing Paganism to offer “Dancing with the Earth” at the Parliament of World’s Religions held in Barcelona.
