ConVocation 2025: Explore and Build Pathways to the Divine: Full Schedule

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5:00pm EST

First Time At Con

Thursday February 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST

Are you New to ConVocation? Are you nervous about what to expect? Do you think you will get lost in the excitement? Well come on by and we will give you the tips and tricks on what it's all about along with what you need to know to have an incredible experience.

We will also offer an opportunity to learn or refresh your grounding and shielding techniques.

Speakers

Sean WIlde

Sassy Magick

Bishop Sean Wilde UE, the author of Magic Without Tools, is a member of the Aurum Solis. He holds degrees in multiple traditions and is the only publicly verified traditional sin eater in the world. Residing in New Orleans, he co-owns Sassy Magick, Noir and Boutique, metaphysical... Read More →

Moira Finkle

Barb Stenger

Barb Has been a part of the M.E.C. Pagan community for 19 years. A practicing witch and leader in the pagan community. As an avid volunteer for many non profit organizations, a business owner and entrepreneur in Mid-Michigan, An active M.E.C. Board Chair, focusing on advertising... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Auditorium 1 (Lecture Hall)

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

6:00pm EST

Chalice Well Meet & Greet

Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST

2nd Floor Seminar 1

This Circle is a Closed Meeting that is open only to those ConVocation Attendees that have a "desire to recover from substance abuse or addictive behaviors" as stated in our 3rd Tradition. Our meetings are base on the "revised version" of the 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This revision helps to include all the attendees, of any religious faith, that are involved in any kind of 12 step recovery group, outside of this convention.

Speakers

Jim Ekhardt

Jim is an eclectic solitaire Pagan by choice. With his husband of 27 years, Ron, Jim stewards Blackberry Pines Farm near Saugatuck Mi. On their farm, they raise Non-GMO pastured poultry, lamb, turkey, and eggs for clients and themselves. They also sell live stock of pea fowl, chickens... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
2nd Floor Seminar 1

7:00pm EST

OPENING RITUAL!

Thursday February 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST

Garden Marquee

Join the MEC Board, ConVocation Staff, our Guests of Honor, Featured Presenters, teachers, and all of our guests as we create sacred space and kick start the weekend!

Thursday February 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Garden Marquee

8:30pm EST

Family Drumming Playshop!

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

First Floor Salon 3

Speakers

Sundance Living Waters

Sundance Living Waters has been sharing the Ancestral Voices inspired by the rhythms of the African Diaspora, since 1992. Inspired by his first drum workshop facilitated by a master drummer of Nigeria, Babatunde Olatunji, to bring people of all walks of life together in the joy of... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
First Floor Salon 3

8:30pm EST

The Witch's Wheel of the Year

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Auditorium 1 (Lecture Hall)

Timeless. Ancient. Eternal. Modern? The Wheel of the Year followed by Modern Witches is all of those things and more! Many of the sabbats we celebrate have truly ancient roots, while others are less than 100 years old. Journey round the Wheel and learn the history of all eight sabbats and the folklore and customs we associate with each of them. Learn how to connect even more powerfully with the change of the seasons where you live! It’s everything you've ever wanted to know (and more) about the greater and lesser sabbats!\

Speakers

Jason Mankey

Jason Mankey has been coming to ConVocation for over twenty-five years and eventually became a prolific Witchcraft author (ten books and counting!). A former resident of Lansing Michigan, today Jason resides in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife Ari. For fun Jason enjoys... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Auditorium 1 (Lecture Hall)

8:30pm EST

Considerations for Planning Events

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room D

Planning events can be daunting. What are some of the considerations to account for? What kind of emergency plans do you need in place? Join us for a discussion on steps to prepare for contingencies at your next event.

Speakers

Alfred Silverstar

Alfred Silverstar is a Weavers of the Web member residing in Madison Heights Michigan and a first-degree Priest of the WISE tradition under Lord Solinox Silverstar's supervision. In the past, Alfred served for over a decade as an Emergency Manager with the Michigan Air National Guard... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room D

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Magick for Chronic Illness

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room G

Speakers

Danielle Dionne

HPS, Temple of Witchcraft

Danielle Dionne is a psychic medium, witch, herbalist, homesteader, and author of Magickal Mediumship and Chronically Magickal. She is a High Priestess in the Temple of Witchcraft Tradition, serving as Ministerial Deputy of Scorpio for death and dying, sacred sexuality, and ancestral... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room G

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm EST

Malkuth: The Greater Earth

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room A

When people think of Malkuth there is often the assumption that it refers to the earth plane alone. However it is much more than the physical reality that is perceived by the senses and a mind in a state of normal waking consciousness. This is the sphere that receives all the influences of the Tree and is the home to a much more expansive reality. This class hopes to open your awareness to a extraordinary reality that surrounds us every moment. We will also touch on some methods to open the way to this Greater Earth.

Speakers

Ivo Dominguez

Ivo Dominguez, Jr. has been a witch since 1978 and is one of the founders and Elders of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. He is the anchor author for the new twelve book Witch’s Sun Sign Series. Ivo is the author of The Four Elements of the Wise, Keys to Perception, Casting Sacred... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room A

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

8:30pm EST

Meeting the God Soul

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Elizabeth Ann 1

We all have a spark of the divine that resides within us. The more we strive to fulfill our soul’s purpose and follow our higher calling, the more we can align and tap into our God Soul, thus cultivating more purpose in our day to day lives. Together we will create a guide to connect us with our divine selves. There is no clear cut “do this, then this, and boom enlightenment”, it’s actually completely unique to the individual and will look different for everyone. We will discuss different tools, systems and techniques to prepare you to embark on this journey, including your birth chart, specifically discussing the Nodes of Fate, as well as shadow work, yoga, meditation and the divine breath to chart a bespoke course to the inner divine.

Speakers

Zephyrine

High Priestess, Temple of the Triple Goddess

Zephyrine (also known as Karen Quinn) has been practicing spiritual witchcraft since 1995. She is the founder and high priestess of The Temple of the Triple Goddess in Southeast Michigan and specializes in spiritual coaching, divination, energy work, spell crafting and yoga. In her... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Elizabeth Ann 1

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

8:30pm EST

Prophecies from the Silk Road to Siberia

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room C

North Asian Divination of Beads, Bones, Coins, & Stones
The grasslands of Mongolia, the steppes of Central Asia, the deserts of the Gobi, and the frozen forests of Siberia. The Shamanic and Buddhist cultures in these harsh environments have cultivated powerful yet practical, and deeply nuanced divination methods that have allowed these tribes to not only survive, but to thrive as well. In this class, we will explore several of these methods, some of which are practical enough if you need quick but powerful divination “on-the-go”, as well as some North Asian tips that can benefit your other divination practices. If we have time, we will perform a complex Mongolian 41-stone divination for the entire class.

Speakers

David Shi

David Shi is a shamanic worker and folk magic practitioner who primarily engages in traditional North Asian forms of shamanism. He is primarily of Manchurian descent, but can also trace ancestry to Mongolian, Chinese, Korean, as well as a little Tungus Siberian and ancient Central... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room C

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Psychotherapy and the Gods

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Elizabeth Ann 2

How do the gods, ancestors, and other-than-human guides show up in the psychotherapy process? How can I bring my gods and guides into my own personal psychotherapy process (even if my therapist is not pagan)? This workshop will address these questions, and more, at the crossroads where archetypal psychology, animism, and paganism meet, in a place where deep soul-revelation, soul-healing, and soul-magic occurs. Though there will be a particular emphasis on the Trickster (in all forms), Psyche, Hecate, Odin, and the Fates, you are encouraged to bring your own Beloved(s) into our contemplation and discussion.

Speakers

Ash McKernan

Matthew Ash McKernan is a licensed psychotherapist (MFT), ecotherapist, bard, life-long explorer of wyrd, and author of the book: Wyrdcraft: Healing Self and Nature Through the Mysteries of the Fates (Llewellyn). Ash loves to spend time at the crossroads where psyche, nature, magic... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Elizabeth Ann 2

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

The History of the Game of Hope aka Lenormand

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

First Floor Salon 1

In this class , I would speak on the history of the game of hope. From it’s humble roots in Germany as a game, to the world famous reader who’s name this system bears, and beyond! I will also talk about my history with the cards and cover the basics of lenormand. (I might even share some funny stories and other experiences with the cards!)

Speakers

Eron Mazza

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
First Floor Salon 1

Lecture/Discussion

8:30pm EST

The Moon And Its Herbs

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room B

A look into herbs which are sacred to the Moon , their history, planetary and elemental associations, and how to use them to ratchet up your work with the Moon.

Speakers

Rev. Sharon Ross

Rev. Sharon Ross is a long time ecclectic witch, rootworker, and metaphysician. She earned her Bachelor Degree from the University Of Metaphysics in Metaphysical Science. She is currently pursuing a Master Degree in Metaphysical Science from the University Of Metaphysics. She is... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room B

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Witchcraft Storytelling

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room F

We learn through stories. Throughout the ages witches have been sharing stories of magick, myths, and legends. There are spells in Mother Goose, spiritual lessons in Lord of the Rings, and tales of the Gods in movies such as Thor, Wonder Woman, and American Gods. In this workshop you will learn how stories have shaped witchcraft with the myths of the Gods, pop culture, and the magical story of your own life. When we cast a spell, we are telling a story. Do you know the stories of your spells?

Speakers

Chris Allaun

Chris Allaun has been studying and practicing paganism and witchcraft for over 30 years. He is an ordained minister with the Queer pagan tradition The Fellowship of the Phoenix. He is also an initiate of Traditional Witchcraft and the OTO. Chris received his Master of Divinity at... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room F

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Unveiling Mysteries: Greek and Roman Cursed Tablets

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Conference Room E

A deep dive into the history and use of Greek and Roman Cursed Tablets. The discussion will include the historical context behind the creation and use of Cursed Tablets including their material and form, content and purpose, social and cultural implications, and their reception and legacy. This is in hopes of shedding light on the intricate relationship between religion, magic, and daily life in antiquity via these relics. The last portion of the discussion will include an opportunity to create your own mock-up of a Cursed tablet artifact to take home.

Speakers

Allison Lovecraft

Founder, PSK Occult Goods and Services

Practicing a unique blend of curated witchcraft, Allison focuses mainly on manifestation and psychic arts. Many of these allow her to utilize art and crafting into her practice.

Ian Lovecraft

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Conference Room E

Lecture/Discussion Arts and Crafts

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Grand Emotions

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Garden Marquee

As a witch, you know your emotions are powerful. That they charge - or change - spellwork. You also know how important it is to be in the right frame of mind and body before energy work. Easier said than done sometimes! Especially when that rage is really fuming! Or when your sorrows feel too overwhelming. In this greatly shortened version of my favorite workshop to facilitate, participants will explore Rage, Joy, Sorrow and Fear, moving and transforming these emotions physically. Wake up your body, heart and soul to be open and malleable for ritual, ConVocation and beyond. Suitable for all abilities, ages 8 and older.

Speakers

Kate (or Neowise)

Founder, Group Tarot

"For years Kate Mura has been one of the most multifaceted theatre artists in Portland. Her extensive skill set includes actor, deviser, writer, director, puppeteer, mask-maker, dancer, mover, carpenter, ground rigger and union stage hand. Oh yes, and Tarot card reader.” — Bobby... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Garden Marquee

Lecture/Discussion Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

8:30pm EST

Embracing the Moon: A Pathway to the Divine

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Auditorium 2

As the Moon traverses the starry skies, she travels through her phases and frequencies, mirroring the ever-changing rhythms of our world. When we attune our consciousness to these cosmic energies, we gracefully deepen our connection to All That is Holy, aligning ourselves with the Divine, both within and without. In a sacred ceremony facilitated by Lunar High Priestess Lady Jesamyn and Cista Mystica Priestesses, we shall honor the Moon Mother in Her guise as the Goddess Selene. Reflecting upon our own inner Truth, we will connect with Her sacred waters and pour out libations in Her name. Under Her loving gaze and with focused Vision, we will energize our goals and our intentions for growth. With thankfulness, we will express our gratitude for the Moon’s never-ending witness of our lives.

Speakers

Lady Jesamyn & Cista Mystica Priestesses

Lady Jesamyn Angelica

Sisterhood of the Moon

Lunar Priestess, Oracle, Ritualist, and Muse, Lady Jesamyn Angelica has been practicing Witchcraft and walking the Path of the Moon since her dedication to the Goddess as a Maiden. Now in her Queen Season, she is High Priestess of Sisterhood of the Moon, a matriarchal Goddess Tradition... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
Auditorium 2

Ritual

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

A Kingdom of My Own: The Locus and Spirit Flight

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room D

Each of us has access to a personal slice of the Astral World at the exact juncture between Malkuth and Yesod, where our awareness of this world and the world of the unseen manifests as the mundus imaginalis. This is the Locus, a world unto itself and a plac3e of power for the practitioner. In this class, we will explore a nuanced vision of the Qabalistic tree of life and learn about what the Locus is, how to access it, what can be found there, and in what ways it is connected to the other realms the practitioner works in.

Speakers

Kamden Cornell

Kamden Cornell is a non-binary, queer witch living in Albuquerque, NM. They are the author of The Tameless Path: Unlocking the Power of Invasive Plants in Witchcraft, recently published by Crossed Crow. They work as an apothecarist in Old Town Albuquerque and teach classes on herbalism... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room D

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus Beginner – Requires little to no previous knowledge or training on the topic; introductory courses.

10:30pm EST

Caring for the Sacred Self and Neurodivergence

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Elizabeth Ann 1

Self-care is often talked about and there are many suggestions as to how to accomplish self-care available. Many of these suggestions rely on the person receiving them to be neurotypical and often these suggestions are unattainable for a neurodivergent person. This class will explore what caring for the Sacred Self looks like for a neurodivergent person and how to make adaptations and routines that work for you.

Speakers

Ashnidae Silverstar

Ashnidae Silverstar is a 1st Degree Priestess in the WISE tradition under the supervision of Lord Solinox Silverstar and is a fourth-year student at Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary. She has been active with Weavers of the Web in Lansing, Michigan since 2018. Ashnidae has a passion... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Elizabeth Ann 1

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

Everything is People: Animism & Spirits Made Easy

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room G

Animism, the idea that all things have a spirit, isn't a belief system so much as it is a natural part of human existence. Unlearn your unlearning and embrace the spirit in all things as we and find out how to respectfully work with objects, animals, spirits, concepts, and everything else for powerful magical practices.

Speakers

Mother Multiverse

A biologist, game maker, and occultist, Mother Multiverse has been practicing magic for over twenty five years, focusing on chaos magick for over fifteen. A natural scientist, her approach to the occult has been one of experimentation and innovation, learning and inventing new techniques... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room G

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

Folklore: History's Bizarre Cousin

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room F

Whether you're looking for a bit of levity in your day or are curious about the way we told each other stories a thousand years ago, do we ever have the thing for you. Come and listen as we explore folklore through three examples of storytelling from Britain's Middle Ages. While the popular tales of yore have been given the Hollywood shine, this discussion will present three particularly odd tales that better exemplify the oral tradition while also making you laugh.

Speakers

Scott Markwart

Scott Markwart has been practicing witchcraft for over 20 years and serves as a High Priest in the Temple of the Triple Goddess, located in Livonia, Michigan. As a lifelong academic, he spends much of his time buried in books. Scott has spent much of the past 14 years mentoring and... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room F

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

Mediumship and Channeling Higher Spirit Forms and Gods

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Auditorium 1 (Lecture Hall)

Mediumship and channeling are two essential skills for those serving the old gods. Join bestselling author Devin Hunter for a candid discussion based on the material from The Witch’s Book of Mysteries (2019) and learn to take your relationship with teacher, guardian, and divine spirits to the next level. Topics will include the Witch’s Dream and Flame Body, channeling and mediumship techniques, and methods for interacting with higher spiritual entities. This workshop is perfect for advanced beginners and intermediate practitioners.

Speakers

Devin Hunter

Devin Hunter is the multi-award winning and bestselling author of The Witch's Book of Power, The Witch's Book of Spirits, The Witch's Book of Mysteries, the critically acclaimed Modern Witch, Crystal Magic for the Modern Witch, and the forthcoming Houseplant HortOCCULTure. Initiated... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Auditorium 1 (Lecture Hall)

Lecture/Discussion

10:30pm EST

Ritual Dynamics - Formula of Elements

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room A

Ritual Dynamics is a study of the tools and processes used in various rituals. From Spell making, to circle casting, to the creations of potions, fetishes, and magical implements, what is it about the process that differs from systematic and mundane day-to-day tasks? What makes the aspects of ritual so important? When we gather for a ritual, there are things to do, items to place, and words to say – but why? Let us delve into the mechanics of ritual and discover what it is about the ingredients that come together to create Magic?

Speakers

AVATAR

Co-Founder, Lil' Country Haven

Joel “Avatar” Bukowski is frequent panelist at various conventions around Michigan, speaking on such topics as Self-Defense, Strange Reality, the difference between Faith and Belief, various other Philosophical and Esoteric Topics. He firmly believes that there is much more to... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room A

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus Intermediate – Attendees should already be familiar with the basics of the topic.

10:30pm EST

Talking With Trolls

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

First Floor Salon 1

Trolls are a category of vættir, spirits, in various European folklore. Ranging from ugly to beautiful, harsh to compassionate, stupid to brilliant and cunning, they encompass a range of expressions, forms, and ideas. Come meet the trolls, and learn how to talk with the ones you share the world with!

Speakers

Sarenth Óðinsson

Sarenth Óðinsson is a Heathen spiritworker, erilaz, goði, and Priest of Odin and Anubis. He compiled and edited the devotional anthology Calling to Our Ancestors released by Asphodel Press and has contributed to several devotional books by Bibliotheca Alexandria. He has written... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
First Floor Salon 1

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

The Not So Great Work

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Elizabeth Ann 2

Although most of us would would love to participate in the grand inner Alchemy that is transforming the lead of our lesser selves into the gold of our highest self, many of us do not have the time or spoons to enact complex rituals along a rigid schedule. Whether you experience cognitive differences or simply the multifaceted demands of a busy modern life, you might find your personal process The Not So Great Work. Not to worry, nature makes beauty in all colors, shapes and sizes. We will discuss ways to make your craft meet you where you are and support your ever unfolding process of growth, without the demands of Greatness. We will simplify the art of creating effective rituals you'll actually perform, not just pin for later.

Speakers

Andrea Anzalone

Astral Dragon

Andrea Anzalone earned her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with a certificate in Health Care Foundations from Washtenaw Community College in 2009 at the tender age of 17. Unsatisfied with the chasm in allopathic medicine between pharmaceutical or surgical intervention and the maintenance... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Elizabeth Ann 2

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

To Create A New Self: Witchcraft & Trauma Healing

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room B

In 2016 I was in the darkest mental place I had been since I was a child. It was so bad I had to seek therapy. I was diagnosed with PTSD & Borderline Personality Disorder which led me to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In the years since I have realized a direct connection between the tools I was taught and the magic that I have practiced. This class is a survivor/patient's guide to informal DBT that remodels various psychological and magical theories to heal yourself from trauma. Attendees will be able to share pieces of their stories as well as the magic they have done to overcome the Dark Places of the Mind. You are never alone in the dark. We are here with you.

Speakers

Cris Castellano

Cris Castellano is a multi-named, multi-talented artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been a practicing pagan since 2005. His day job as a sign maker allows him a lot of time to listen to occult media while contemplating the secrets of the universe. At night, he devotes himself... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room B

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

10:30pm EST

Erotic Power: Sacred Sexuality and Releasing Shame

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room E

Step into your power and heal your Sacral Chakra (the gateway to passion and creativity) to access stronger magick. As practitioners, our thoughts and actions shape both our reality and magick. With something as physically, emotionally, and politically loaded as sexuality, there’s often a lot of interference affecting this Chakra. Learn about deities and practices that can help you healthily connect with your sacred sexuality. Come prepared to reevaluate your sex life, and destigmatize pleasure! We will end with an activated meditation to Lilith.

Speakers

Gaybrielle Gray

Gaybrielle Gray is initiated into 4 different traditions, and is most public about her initiation as a Gnostic Bishop. At a young age she started having intense experiences with entities; predictive dreams, and forming friendships with trees and rocks. She has a Bachelor’s Degree... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room E

Lecture/Discussion 18+ Restricted

10:30pm EST

Hex Support: Mixing Magic in the Machine

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Conference Room C

Weird times call for weird tools. Magic isn’t just about herbs, candles, and ceremonial robes anymore—it’s apps, AI, and a dose of digital chaos. In this 90-minute ride through the tangled intersection of tech and witchcraft, we’ll cover how to summon your guardian angel with Midjourney, write spells with ChatGPT (yes, really), and create digital sigils that pack as much punch as the old-school ones. And that grimoire you’ve been writing in? Time to take it online.

Pulling straight from my upcoming book, The Magical AI Grimoire: A Book of Shadows for Contemporary Chaos, this class will show you how to meld the mystical with the modern—and have a damn good time doing it.

Speakers

Davezilla

Davezilla has been reading tarot for about forty years. His first deck was the Aleister Crowley deck. Probably not the best choice for a beginner, but try telling him that. He has undergone initiations in Wicca, traditional witchcraft, Discordianism, Palo Mayombe, and is a practicing... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Conference Room C

Lecture/Discussion Arts and Crafts

Age Level Mature – Geared towards both adults and some of our more mature/older teens.
Experience Focus Advanced – Class covers details and practices that require a good working knowledge of the topic.

10:30pm EST

Shamanic Manifestation: Mystical Desires Journey

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Auditorium 2

Do you want to learn a truly effective technique for making wishes come true? Join us for a transformative shamanic manifestation ritual featuring the shamanic drum. This session seamlessly blends shamanism, meditation, visualization, and manifestation techniques. Whether you're a mature magician seeking to enrich your practice, a shaman ready to expand your abilities, or a newcomer to magical rituals, this experience is designed for you. Participants will be guided through a powerful ritual rooted in ancient traditions and adapted for modern times. Learn effective techniques for meditation and visualization, discover practical applications of ancient rituals in today's world, and explore universal methods for wish fulfillment.

Speakers

Aleksandra Shaman

I am a pagan witch and shaman with extensive experience and the author of 8 books on magic, Wicca, shamanism, stones, and herbs. My practice combines ancient traditions with modern methods in an effort to provide spiritual guidance that is universal and accessible to all levels of... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Auditorium 2

Ritual

10:30pm EST

Goetia for Beginners: Calling the Demon Lord Shax

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

Garden Marquee

Following a brief lecture on the history and theory of goetia I will teach you how to conjure the demon Shax Together, we will oblige him to enter into a triangle, and then request him to teach us further magic. This ritual is safe, easy, and fun. There will be no explicit sexual or violent content, although demons sometimes get a little spicy, and I cannot entirely control what Shax will say. Please do not come to intoxicated or otherwise out of your right mind.

Speakers

Sara Mastros

WitchLessons.com

Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Big Book of Magical Incense, and The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Pentacles of the Magician King, is Pittsburgh's leading Witch for Hire. She teaches Tarot, Witchcraft, Greek and Near Eastern mythology, Pan-Levantine folk... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
Garden Marquee

Ritual Lecture/Discussion 18+ Restricted

10:30pm EST

The Well of Wyrd: a Ritual with the Norns

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST

First Floor Salon 3

We invite you to explore the Great Mysteries of What Is, What Was, and What Shall Be. We will dive into the Well of Wyrd, to expand our relationship with the Weaving Sisters. We will use the techniques of oracling and deep listening to hear answers to our questions. This ritual will be conducted in the participatory methodology of the Reclaiming Tradition; come expecting to fully engage with the magic, and the ability to look deeply within.

A note of clarification for the Programing committee, not to be published in the book: This is one of the two classes that I intended to host last year. Alas, I came down with Covid, and therefore could not attend Convocation 2024. I hope that 2025 will be the year we can host these rituals 😊

Speakers

Anatieda

Anatieda is a Reclaiming Witch, and has been a member of the local witchy community for two decades. She practices a variety of earthy magics including politics, sex, herbalism, rune casting, and gardening. She lives with her Beloved, a school of spoiled fish, and far too many... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30pm - Friday February 21, 2025 12:00am EST
First Floor Salon 3

Ritual Movement/Music

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus Intermediate – Attendees should already be familiar with the basics of the topic.

ConVocation 2025: Explore and Build Pathways to the Divine

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