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Witches Confluence
Workshops
Confluence Workshops are taking place both online + in-person. Virtual (online) events will take place from October 27th - October 30th. Our in-person gathering will take place on November 2nd, with select workshops recorded and made available for our online community & attendees.
WORKSHOPS + SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th
1-2:30pm PDT
Art of Divination with the Oracle Divination Board with Isis Indriya
Divination is an ancient practice of receiving information by interpreting omens, signs, symbols, and images through the use of various technologies.. This artform is also a medium to communicate with the Divine and thus bring forward messages that can help the querent(s) gain insight into a question(s) or situation(s). As traditionally known to be a practice of foresight, the focus of this technology is to bring into awareness the internal workings of the Cosmos that has and continues to be a useful way to receive guidance for one’s Path moving forward. In this session we will be working with an Oracle Divination Board that is a cosmological map of the Universe carrying planetary, astrological, elemental, cyclical, and archetypal symbols.
All that is needed to prepare for this is a glass of water, a journal & writing utensil, & genuine inquiries for the board. We will collectively be distilling the inquiries into 3 primary focuses for the live reading. It is suggested to take notes as the board often offers a variety of ways to apply the transmissions into a Sacred way of life.
In conversation: Sanyu Estelle and author, Layla K. Feghali
….discussing “The Land in Our Bones: Plantcestral Herbalism and Healing Cultures from Syria to the Sinai–Earth-based pathways to ancestral stewardship and belonging in diaspora”
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th
7-8:30pm PDT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th
10-11am PDT
Astro Activism: Harnessing the Power of the Zodiac for Social Justice with Jeff Hinshaw
In the workshop "Astro Activism: Harnessing the Power of the Zodiac for Social Justice," participants will explore the intersection of astrology, social justice and activism. This empowering workshop aims to provide a deeper understanding of how each of the 12 Zodiac Signs expresses activism in its own unique way. During this workshop, participants will delve into concrete examples of how different Zodiac Signs contributes to social justice causes through its specific lens. This workshop will also pay homage to historical feminists, artists, and activists who have made significant contributions to social justice movements. By honoring these trailblazers, participants will be inspired and motivated to carry on their legacy. By the end of the workshop, attendees will walk away feeling equipped with greater vocabulary to take greater action in alignment with their birth charts. This workshop aims to empower individuals to use their astrological knowledge to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact on the world around them.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th
7-8:30pm PDT
A QUEER LIGHT: The Art of Alchemy with Eliza Swann
What is the space between nothing and something, what impulse whisks things in and out of being, what is the space between zero and one? During this talk we'll look at some of the foundations of alchemical magic, as well as deities, myths and symbols that urge us to dissolve and re-create the self. We'll look in particular at some trans and gender non-conforming deities, alchemists, and myths that populate the European tradition of alchemy. We'll close with an alchemical invocation of Mercury to help us amplify our voices and embrace our multiplicity. This invocation is helpful for both self acceptance and engaging in community organizing and activism. This talk is designed to welcome everyone into a discipline that often seems inscrutable and outdated - all people of any level of interest or experience with alchemy are encouraged to join.
