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June 2024
Circle of the Red Thread: a gathering for women
Join Morgana and Otter for a monthly gathering where women can sit in circle, as they have for hundreds of years. This is an opportunity for building community and connection with other women in the spiritual arts, whether you are just starting on your path, or it’s well-worn.
Find out more »Crystal Empowerment – an introduction to working with crystals for healing
Did you know our bodies and crystals are connected? It is so obvious that it’s often overlooked – both crystals and our bodies come from Mother Earth. Did you know our blood and bones are crystalline in nature? Did you know both our bodies and crystals radiate electromagnetic energy? This class will help you develop your connection with crystals and begin using them to support your energy.
Find out more »Church of Myth – a monthly mythic convening
CLAIM YOUR SPOT HERE. CHURCH OF MYTH This is new. This is church. A place to feel closer to the red thread of spirit that connects us all. A place to meet other people like you. Church of Myth will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Star + Splendor at 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, from 4 – 5:30 pm. There will be a myth-based sermon followed by a corresponding ritual. Each month will be different; each mythic tale chosen to reflect the stars, as well as our collective hearts & minds. All are welcome. Coffee hour will follow Church. Come meet & mingle! We’re keeping it just a little traditional over here 😉 CHAPTER 1: PAN Pan, god and protector of shepherds and all untamed, wild places, is one of the greatest and most powerful of the ancient Gods. Depicted as half-man and half-goat, he represents nature in all of its raw, wild strength, and is a symbol of the joyous and often gruesome way nature goes about propagating her own fertility and abundance. As the initiatory meeting of Church of Myth occurs so close to the Summer solstice, Pan is undoubtedly the perfect mythic figure to start with.
Find out more »Sound Bath with Elise Manzo
Elise will play her extraordinary Tibetan healing bowls to support you and offer relief from stress, blocks, and imbalances on all levels: spiritual, emotional, physical. The vibration and resonance of the bowls soothe the body and the mind. Sound healing offers the immediate benefit of an elevated mood, the effects of which can be felt for days.
Find out more »July 2024
Psychic & Spiritual Cleansing with Christopher Blackthorn
Join Christopher Blackthorn July 10th at 7:00 pm for a workshop on Psychic and Spiritual Cleansing.
We will explore various methods for achieving energetic cleanliness from simple breath work to more complex elemental cleansing techniques. We will be experiencing different methods you can use on the fly in your daily lives and also more ritualized practices for home use at your own personal practices.
Find out more »Tarot Study Group: The Sun
Wednesday, July 17, 7-8:30pm REGISTER HERE. The Tarot has been embraced as a popular form of divination, but it is also a key to universal wisdom. Our bi-weekly group, facilitated by Ami Lahoff, owner of Star + Splendor, meets to explore and discuss the deeper meaning of the cards, including their astrological, Qabalah, elemental and archetypal correspondences, to unlock their power as tools for transformation and healing. In each meeting we will discuss one of the major arcana cards in order. Explore the art, symbolism, and meaning of the card with us, and learn how you can apply it to your readings. Each week will include meditation and visualization, a spoken teaching, and exchange of ideas. You’ll receive a copy of the notes each time to keep for yourself. Please bring a traditional based Tarot deck to work with. This group is perfect for all levels of readers, from beginner to advanced. We welcome your thoughts and questions throughout. Feel free to attend only the ones that interest you, or all of them!
Find out more »Sound Bath with Elise Manzo
Join us on Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm for a healing sound bath with sound therapist Elise Manzo. Elise will play her extraordinary Tibetan healing bowls to support you and offer relief from stress, blocks, and imbalances on all levels: spiritual, emotional, physical. The vibration and resonance of the bowls soothe the body and the mind. Sound healing offers the immediate benefit of an elevated mood, the effects of which can be felt for days.
Find out more »Church of Myth: Apollo
Hosted by astrologer Isavella Vassilakis, Church of Myth will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Star + Splendor at 96 Congress Street, Troy, NY, from 4 – 5:30 pm.
There will be a myth-based sermon followed by a corresponding ritual.
Each month will be different; each mythic tale chosen to reflect the stars, as well as our collective hearts & minds.
All are welcome.
Coffee hour will follow Church. Come meet & mingle!
August 2024
Tarot Study Group: The World/Universe
Tarot Study Group concludes the Major Arcana with Key XXI: The World/Universe on Wednesday, August 14, 7pm. Join us before we take our break and begin the Minor Arcana in September!
Find out more »Candle Magic with Christopher Blackthorn
Join one of our favorite witches and instructors Christopher Blackthorn for a workshop on Candle Magic 101. This workshop with be half lecture and half hands learning experience! Materials are included.
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