Paganicon 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am CDT

A Hand in the Dark: Psychopomps as Guides in Times of Crisis and Anxiety

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Defined in ancient Greek as the “guides of souls”, psychopomps have traditionally bridged the physical and non-physical worlds. Stemming from a similar root, psychology can be defined as the “study of the soul”, serving to bridge conscious and unconscious awareness. In an age marked by increased anxiety, depression, mental illness, and suicide, this presentation explores the roles and characteristics of these guides through the dark that can offer a sense of direction and hope.

Speakers

Tiffany Lazic

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a background in Spiritual Psychotherapy; originator of Hynni Energy Healing; and author of The Great Work: Self-Knowledge and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year (May 2015); The Noble Art: From Shadow to Essence Through the Wheel of the Year... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Embody the Runes!

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT

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This workshop is based on her book "The Runes: A Pandemic Journey" and will take us through the 16 younger Futhark runes, their postures, tones, and animal associations. It's great to study them, to use them in divination, or to sing them...but adding the creation of runic postures brings the entire being in alignment with these sacred letter shapes. Taking note of where we feel them in the body and what they bring up for us is a great pathway to spiritual discovery. All levels of mobility and experience are welcome as we stretch and breathe together in runic unity. Books will be available but are not necessary to enjoy this workshop.

Speakers

Kari Tauring

völva

Kari Tauring is a Minneapolis based Nordic folk musician, cultural educator, and spiritual leader- a völva in Old Norse.Her original spiritual system is called Völva Stav and uses staff and stick rhythm, ancestral history, runes and songs, and alignment with the world tree to heal... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Presentation

2:30pm CDT

Poppets and Magickal Dolls

Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

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Poppets and magickal dolls are a powerful form of sympathetic magick, used for many purposes. They have been much maligned in pop culture, but continue to be part of many witch's workings. In this workshop, Heather will share the basic ways poppets work and how powerful they can be. She will discuss ethics and dispel myths, and you might get a make a little poppet before the workshop is through.

Speakers

Heather Greene

Heather is a freelance journalist, film historian, and editor at Llewellyn Worldwide. She is the author of the award winning book "Lights Camera Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witchcraft in American Film and Television."

Friday March 21, 2025 2:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
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Presentation

4:00pm CDT

Welcome to Faerieland- exploring photographic evidence (or hoaxes?) of the fey in modern times.

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

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Are faeries real? Like- REALLY real? Photos and videos of fey creatures will be examined with both a critical eye and a magical heart. James Divine has been working with the fey for over 25 years in the Sylvan Tradition of Witchcraft in Seattle. He will offer his insights, experiences, and even share tips for working with (and even seeing) the fey.

Speakers

James Divine

The Divine Hand Palmistry

James Divine has dedicated over 35 years to the art of palmistry and is the visionary behind the Divine Hand method. This innovative approach weaves modern psychological insights with traditional metaphysical wisdom, transforming palmistry into a profound tool for self-discovery and... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
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Presentation

9:00pm CDT

The Mysteries of the Horned One

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm CDT

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The Horned One is the keeper of the wild spaces, the soul of nature, and a source of connection to the natural world. He is also joy; urging us to drink deeply from the cup of life, and to live a life free of guilt and shame simply for being our carnal selves. As the Dread Lord of Shadows the Horned God is a part of this world and the next, offering us a way to connect with our beloved dead and promising that all who die shall be born again. Experience his mysteries and feel the full power of the Horned One.

Speakers

Jason Mankey (he/him)

Jason Mankey read his first book on Witchcraft in the seventh grade, and at age 22 dedicated his life to the Craft. Today, Jason helps run two Witchcraft covens in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Ari, and writes books, like lots of books. Jason is a popular speaker at Pagan... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
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Ritual

9:00am CDT

For the Love and Fear of Dolls

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

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Dolls scare us, comfort us, and fascinated us. They are mundane play things and magickal tools. In this workshop, Heather Greene will share her own love of dolls and how you can work with them in magick and in life. How do you know if a doll is haunted? Can you enspirit a doll? What does any of that even mean? Heather will give you the basic tools and knowledge to begin seeing dolls with new eyes.

Speakers

Heather Greene

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
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Presentation

10:30am CDT

Arianrhod - Celtic Goddess of Fate, Fortune and Destiny

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

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Join Druid - Kristoffer Hughes - on a journey to discover the nature of the elusive and enigmatic Welsh Goddess - Arianrhod. For decades people have struggled to discover her nature and function, and yet so many are drawn to her mysteries. Hughes takes you on a journey to discover her nature by sharing wisdom and knowledge that has been locked into Welsh language and culture for centuries, and in doing so will open you to new possibilities of connecting with Arianrhod.

Speakers

Kristoffer Hughes

Chief, Anglesey Druid Order

I am a native Welsh person from the mountains and islands of North Wales in the United Kingdom, and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order (Urdd Derwyddon Môn), a polytheistic, animistic and magical tradition that is steeped in Welsh history and lore. Come and talk to me about Druidry... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Witches and Animal Allies

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

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Witches throughout history have had relationships with animal allies, in physical and spirit forms. In this presentation, we will dive into the past and learn how this can help inform our modern witchcraft traditions and practices, and how we can build constructive relationships with animal familiars, companions and pets.

Speakers

Dodie Graham McKay

Filmmaker & Author, Moongazey Films Inc

Dodie Graham McKay is a writer, green witch, Gardnerian priestess and filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and witchcraft. She is the author of the book Earth Magic: The Elements of... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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Presentation

2:45pm CDT

Raymond Buckland: International Man of Mystery

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT

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Known for classics such as “The Big Blue Book” and “Practical Candle burning Rituals,” Raymond Buckland was one of the most read Witches of the past 100 years. But what do you really know about Raymond Buckland? Go behind the scenes of Buckland’s legendary career and find out just how much of an impact Ray had on Modern Witchcraft.

Speakers

Jason Mankey (he/him)

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Presentation

9:30am CDT

Magical Potions: Making Concoctions and Elixirs to use in Your Practice

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CDT

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In this class we will discuss several ancient potions from old herbals and alchemical texts that were used for everything from attracting love to making one invisible and learn how to make your own magical concoctions using herbs.

Speakers

Aurora

CE0, Aurora’s Magical Realm

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
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Presentation

11:00am CDT

Witchcraft, Grief, and the Loss of an Animal Companion

Sunday March 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

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Witches have unique bonds with their pets and animal companions. When we lose one to death, how do we grieve and recover from such a profound loss? In this presentation we will explore how death, and what may come after, affects witches and pagans, and ways we can connect with and honour the significant animals we have known after they have transitioned into their afterlife.

Speakers

Dodie Graham McKay

Filmmaker & Author, Moongazey Films Inc

Sunday March 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
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Presentation

1:30pm CDT

Tarot & The Tree of Life

Sunday March 23, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

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Join award winning Tarot designer and author of The Celtic Tarot, Yuletide Tarot and The Bee Tarot - Kristoffer Hughes - on a journey into the branches of the Tree of Life. Discover how the mysteries of the Kabbalistic Tree can enhance and heighten your experience and understanding of the Tarot. Often perceived as complicated and sometimes bewildering, the Tree of Life is essentially a map of Tarot, that once understood will elevate your readings to new heights of insight and clarity.

Speakers

Kristoffer Hughes

Chief, Anglesey Druid Order

Sunday March 23, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Presentation, Tarot