Goddess Festival 2021: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21
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Friday, March 19 Virtual Vendor Marketplace Opens (Open to the public) 5:30 Opening Ritual Join us in opening the 12th Fayetteville Goddess Festival with the ritual of welcome to spirits and ancestors waiting to join us. With this ritual we cast wide a network of wonder to the spirits, and the many and varied practitioners attending. All those who honor divine feminine, pagan, and nature-based energies, and all people no matter their race, gender, culture or creed are needed in this new time. Together we’re working to re-balance a human world that has lost its way. Forces of disintegration are determined to hold tight to power, but we know that the goddess is coming into her own and the power of those negative energies is already broken. Her time is at hand, and this festival greets her with joy, beginning with this ritual. One significant segment of the ritual will offer you space to meet and connect with other participants of the festival virtually. (Zoom Room 2) 7:00 Virtual Concert with Ginger Doss, Lynda Millard, S. J. Tucker, and Renée Janski Separate ticketing and fee required, sliding scale. Get your tickets and see full info at Online Concert Thing! Saturday, March 20 10:00 Online Morning Coffee (Zoom Room 2) Take a Two-Minute Dance Break with TerraNova Tribal 10:30 Workshop Block 1 Rachel, Rosewater Visions: Candle Magic 101. An overview of the basics of candle magic including color association, candle types, how to carve and fix a candle with intention and how to set up your altar/space for a basic candle spell. (Zoom Room 1) Dylan, High Priest of the Beacon Hill Coven, Boston: Wicca as Resistance. Examine the history of resistance in Wicca and explore the ways in which contemporary traditional and Neo- Wiccans may resist oppressive structures of power. In so doing, we will unpack Wiccan theology, ritual, and practice from the 1950s into present day. This workshop will be presented from a feminist queer perspective. (Zoom Room 2) 12:00 Lunch Break (Zoom Room 2 remains open for informal interaction) Take a Two-Minute Dance Break with TerraNova Tribal 1:30 Workshop Block 2 Queer Pagan/Witch Meet and Greet: This is a time to socialize with, relate to, and bounce ideas off other queer pagans. Get to know people, network with other queer pagans and witches, and talk about how being queer has affected your practice. (Zoom Room 1) Allee Anabal-Walker: How to Harness Your Super Powers & Thrive in Times of Change & Uncertainty. Experience an opening ritual to connect and ground Mother Earth (Gaia) activated by sound (Tibetan bowl & tuning forks)! Learn simple ways to: Stop stress in its tracks quickly & easily! Tap into joy & Celebrate the Divine Feminine within! Keep your immune system strong & resilient! Feel safer & more relaxed no matter what! Recommended: loose clothes, eat light snack before, and have water available. (Zoom Room 2) 3:00 Break (Room 2 remains open for informal interaction) Take a Two-Minute Dance Break with TerraNova Tribal 3:15 Workshop Block 3 Janice Neighbor & Jane-Ellen Ross: Self Care: Supporting Your Immune System Naturally. Workshop will cover herbal remedies and alternative methods to add to your toolbox for boosting the immune system naturally and reduce stress and anxiety. During this time of pandemics, climate destabilization, and social strife self care has never been more critical or beneficial. Join us for an empowering workshop! (Zoom Room 2) 7:00 View the Ostara Ritual Video (Recorded Sat., Mar. 20) Note: Live Stream Link has changed: The link below is correct. Ritual Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/uqPBy2r4nZk Sunday, March 21 10:00 Two Options: Online Morning Coffee (Zoom Room 1) Patrice of Leo Sacred Journey: The Ring of Fire Meditation. An energy healing session by means of guided mediation. (Zoom Room 2) 10:30 Workshop Block 4 Ginger Burgess, Spiritual Readings with Ginger: Medium Readings. Ginger talks to those who have crossed over to help those still here to get closure or to know they are not alone. (Zoom Room 1) Charlotte Winchester, The Sacred Cocoon: Creating Your Personal Oracle Deck to Communicate with the Divine. How to create your own personal oracle deck using simple symbols and signs often associated with Goddess figures with artist and third-generation medium Charlotte Winchester. (Zoom Room 2) 12:00 Break (Zoom Room 2 remains open for informal interaction) 1:30 Workshop Block 5 U of A Student Pagan Association: Young Pagan/Witch Meet and Greet: Get to know other 25-and-under practitioners and share experiences and perspectives. (Zoom Room 1) Brandon Weston, Ozark Healing Traditions: Ozark Rites of Magical Cleansing and Protection. These rites and remedies will be a blend of the old and new. The protection section will focus on some methods for making "house charms" for protecting the home and family as well as some wearable talismans. The methods for magical cleansing will look at cleansing by water (baths) and smoke cleansing using traditional Ozark plants. Emphasis will be put on the role of the Ozark Granny Woman as a community healer skilled in the use of herbs and minerals as well as in the use of ritual, spells, and prayer. (Zoom Room 2) 3:00 Break (Zoom Room 2 remains open for informal interaction) Take a Two-Minute Dance Break with TerraNova Tribal 3:15 Workshop Block 6 Wendy Love Edge: On Behalf of the Feminine: Mary Jane. A workshop featuring health and wellness information about the science of cannabis as medicine. (Zoom Room 1) Red Star: Prevailing Energy on the Planet and How to Deal with it This Year: Keys to understanding numerology and the Tarot for 2021. (Zoom Room 2) 4:45 Closing Ritual All participants are invited to close the ritual circle together. Please bring a glass of your favorite beverage to conclude the Festival. |
Visit the Virtual Vendor Marketplace for full information on:
Vendor Sponsors The Four of Wands, Fayetteville Your local metaphysical and spiritual shop. In the Siren's Wake A one stop shop for what you need. Clothing, ritual items, jewelry, and many other things. Reiki Institute Reiki classes and sessions: readings, lessons, massage, etc. Trismegistus Handmade Handmade esoteric products for a variety of needs and aspirations. Vendors Art by Wolves Handcrafted jewelry, wands, and other art and display pieces made with cruelty free bones, skulls, and crystals. Jen Black Design One-of-a-kind Reiki-infused wearable art, personal care, and ritual tools. Let It Bee Garden & Designs Jewelry and one of kind faux flower crown fairy headbands. My Ritual Magic Our mission is make magick beautiful, environmentally friendly and accessible to everyone. The Steampunk Buddha Whimsical Steampunk Jewelry, Metaphysical Items, Gothic Styles, and Natural Stone Jewelry. We are especially thankful to all who supported this year's festival: Festival Patrons Diana Rivers Melissa Hall Diana Sponsors Jon-Michael & Cosmé Batlle Elaine Wade Anonymous Lilith Sponsors Mary Allbright Anonymous |