Friday November 2
7pm $20
Runes have been used in Northern European lands (Germanic, Scandinavian, and British) since the second century BCE for a variety of purposes. These purposes included writing, branding, protection, magic, and divination. The progression of the Roman Empire and its religious practice eventually rendered the rune systems all but obsolete.
Archeological studies of the last 200 years have brought the runic systems back into a place of interest. With the growth of the modern neo-Pagan movement and Heathen practice (such as Asatru), runes have made a resurgence in North America and their native lands primarily used for magic and divination.
This class will explore the power of the runes as we connect with them as a tool to gain insights from the Gods & Goddesses. This class will explain the meanings of the Elder Futhark runes as we begin our journey to use them in our practice wisely and effectively.
John has been a member of the San Diego Pagan Community for over a decade. He is co-founder of Coast Oak Grove (San Diego's Druid Grove) and co-leader of the Kindred of the Northern Hammer (a Heathen Kindred celebrating the Gods of the Northern lands). He is devoted to Freya and Odin and is currently active in the Lore Program of The Troth.
John is honored to teach, read runes, and lead ritual at The Tree of Life. He believes community to be an essential part of our practice and a great place to start is at The Tree of Life.
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Wednesday November 7
In this class, we will focus on the Third Eye Chakra:
The third eye chakra is associated with:
-Connecting to your inner wisdom and intuition
-Envisioning what you want to manifest and making it a reality
-Seeing the big picture
-Achieving clarity
We will work with the third eye to get clear on what we want to manifest this lunar cycle and visualize it as so.
Want to manifest a goal but feeling stuck? You’ve come to the right place. Together we will clear barriers with gentle stretching and set a new intention with meditation and candle magic.
May's theme is removing obstacles that stop you from being the most karate kicking awesome Boss Lady/Man we all know you are. In this class we will:
In this class, we will focus on the Third Eye Chakra
The third eye chakra is associated with:
•Connecting to your inner wisdom and intuition
•Envisioning what you want to manifest and making it a reality
•Seeing the big picture
•Achieving clarity
We will work with the third eye to get clear on what we want to manifest this lunar cycle and visualize it as so.
Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, water, journal and your awesome self.
Stephanie is a certified yoga teacher and her goal is to bring more fun into people's lives with the classes she teaches.
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Thursday November 8
Movement is a key element to connecting the mind, body, and spirit: three major aspects of our human experience. The more we can become present in our physical and emotional selves, the more powerful our magick and other metaphysical experiences become. In this ritual-meets-workshop, we'll use the mythology of the cauldron as a guide to see how simple dance elements and visualization techniques can invigorate your practice regardless of age, ability, experience, or tradition.
Book signing to follow event.
Laura Tempest Zakroff is a professional artist, author, dancer, designer, teacher, and Witch. She holds a BFA from RISD (The Rhode Island School of Design) and her artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Her work embodies myth and the esoteric through her drawings and paintings, jewelry, talismans, and other designs. As Tempest, she has been a major pioneer of fusion bellydance for nearly 20 years. Her fascination with sacred and ritual dance lead her to bellydance, and she strives to help others connect mind, body, and spirit through movement.
Laura has been a practicing Modern Traditional Witch for over two decades and revels in the intersection of her various paths with witchcraft. She blogs for Patheos as A Modern Traditional Witch, Witches & Pagans as Fine Art Witchery, and contributes to The Witches' Almanac, Ltd. She has two books published by Llewellyn Worldwide: The Witch's Cauldron: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Ritual Vessels (May 2017) and Sigil Witchery: A Witch's Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols (January 2018) with two more on the way - The Witch's Altar (co-authored with Jason Mankey - November 2018) and Weave The Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft (January 2019). Laura resides in Seattle, Washington, with her partner Nathaniel Johnstone and at least three cats.
Find out more at www.lauratempestzakroff.com
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Friday November 9
Shakti Healing
Pushed past your limits? Is your feminine Self all frazzled? Does the collective pain and frustration leak into your personal emotional space?
You are ready for Shakti Healing
•Restore your life force energy
•Reset your giver/receiver balance
•Rebalance your Empath circuits
•Regain the pleasure of being in your body
Shakti is the ultimate Divine Feminine Principle curled like a snake at the base of your spine, pure expression, liberation! Her ultimate healing power literally vibrates through you when activated.
She is waiting for you! Experience Shamanic Healing and Shakti Embodiment.
BRING: Something you'd like to charge up on the Shakti Altar
WEAR: whatever your inner Shamanic Goddess desires
There's no need to hide in the shadows. Come out and let your Shakit shine!
About the Shamanic Goddess Circle
Reawaken the Divine Feminine within you and reclaim your natural, wildish nature. Did you forget you were a Goddess in order to survive through the chaos of this world? Sink your roots into the ground and feel into the life-giving energy available to us all as women.
Every month is different — just like we are. Join in this open Circle and journey down the powerful rivers of feminine intuition and healing magic. You’ll learn and experience shamanic techniques for personal growth and healing and discover your own personal Goddess self.
Who is Mara Clear Spring Cook?
Mara is a Shamanic Healer who works with groups and individuals toward becoming healthy, happy people.
Life is a gift we all deserve to enjoy!!
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Saturday November 17
Tree of Life presents our 9th Annual...
A Holiday Handmade Gift Faire!
Unique hand crafted gifts!
Magical treats and treasures!
All manner of handmade wares!
treats served all day!
Join us for a celebration of unique gifts and curios, each designed and created locally,a one-day event showcasing several local purveyors of handcrafted goods.
You’ll find many unique, high quality and creative gifts for all your holiday shopping.
Shop Local and keep it awesome!
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