PantheaCon 2017: Full Schedule

Join our huge and varied Pagan, Heathen, Wiccan, Reconstructionist, Indigenous, spiritual and magical groups in education and celebration February 2016 in San Jose, CA. More information can be found about the conference at www.pantheacon.com

The schedule is complete as of October 23, 2016 - changes/cancellations will be entered as often as possible. If you sync a personal schedule with your phone it will auto update the next time you open the application.

Presenters: If you have a major change to your bio that you want reflected here please email programming@pantheacon.com after you have entered it in the database. Changes do not automatically from from there to here. Your changes, of course, will be reflected in the program book.

1:30pm PST

Voices of the Animals

Pagans of all descriptions tend to have a special affinity with animals. From our beloved Familiars to our powerful Animal Spirit Guides, we relate to animals in a much deeper way than the novelty of a house pet or fascination with an exotic creature. In this powerful workshop we will explore an even deeper understanding of our Animal Allies, and how to bring their profound wisdom into our hearts and their voices into our own, amplifying our inspiration and power to speak up for our cousins who cannot bring their own voices to the Activist Table for their protection, health and happiness.

Speakers

Scarlet Rivera & Rev. Devon Rachelle

Scarlet Rivera is a world-renowned Violinist, best known for her work with Bob Dylan. In addition to her love of music, she holds a lifelong empathy for animals, and is an avid Animal Rights, Environmental and Peace & Justice Activist. She is a Board member of the Patrick McCollum... Read More →

Friday February 17, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm PST
Cedar

General-Pagan, Workshop

Tags Green-Eco-friendly, Social-Justice

3:30pm PST

Journey to Faery

Legends tell us of another race of beings that inhabit this world; sometimes small, sometimes giant, always powerful, these inter-dimensional beings hold the key for living in harmony with the land, and for accessing our own divine potential. Join us for a ritual and trance as we journey into the Underworld to visit with the powerful inhabitants of the shining realm below and then return with messages and gifts to deepen our magical practices.

Speakers

Storm Faerywolf

Professional author, teacher, warlock, and co-owner of The Mystic Dream, a spiritual supply store where he teaches and offers services to the public. An initiate of the Faery tradition with over thirty years experience practicing witchcraft, he has been teaching both privately and... Read More →

Friday February 17, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
Cedar

Faerie-Feri, Ritual

Tags Meditation-Trance

9:00am PST

Crossing Stony Ground: Magic for Challenging Times

How do we renew our spirit and keep hope alive in times of social and environmental melt-downs? What tools and skills of magic--the art of changing consciousness at will--can help us move through despair and into action? Can our magic really affect the world—and if so, how do we use it strategically and ethically? In this participatory workshop, we’ll explore tools and rituals to help us address the crucial issues of our times, and the commitment to the practical work that makes the magic real.

Speakers

Starhawk

Starhawk is a co-founder of the Reclaiming tradition and the author or coauthor of thirteen books on earth-based spirituality, Paganism, Goddess religion and activism, including the classics The Spiral Dance, The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative Groups, her visionary... Read More →

Saturday February 18, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Cedar

Wicca, Workshop

Tags Social-Justice

11:00am PST

Tarot Reading Circle

Working together intuitively increases everyone's skills as you will discover in this Tarot reading circle. You will give and receive impressions from Tarot images for the benefit of all - whether you've ever read a Tarot card before or not. No matter your expertise, you will learn new skills and deepen your divinatory and intuitive awareness. Plus, each person will receive several messages from the heart regarding a personal question. Suitable for everyone. Doors will close about 10 minutes into the workshop.

Speakers

Mary Greer

Mary K. Greer specializes in using Tarot and Lenormand cards for guidance, personal insight and transformation. With 50 years experience in Tarot, she is the author of eleven books including Tarot for Your Self, Who Are You in the Tarot, and the biography, Women of the Golden Dawn... Read More →

Saturday February 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Cedar

Divination, Workshop

Tags Divination, How-To, Magic-Psychic, Techniques

9:00am PST

Tree Huggers and Dirt Worshipers: Closer to Gaia

Don’t just be outdoors; be outdoors and see, feel, hear, experience, and connect with the Goddess who is incarnate in our Mother Earth. Discover new ways to connect with nature and deepen your relationship with the world around you. We will explore thought experiments, exercises, and activities: Ways to Be in Nature, Starhawk’s Nine Ways of Observing, 13 Core Routines from Coyote’s Guide, and more. We will do a few exercises on site, and you will leave with more you can take home and do with your family or group. Amber K and Azrael Arynn K have over 60 years experience as Wiccan priestesses.

Speakers

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K are Wiccan priestesses, authors of True Magick, Ritualcraft, Covencraft, How to Become a Witch, and other books. They are active with Ardantane in New Mexico. Ardantane, PO Box 307, Jemez Springs NM 87025. www.ardantane.org.

Sunday February 19, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Cedar

General-Pagan, Discussion

Tags Green-Eco-friendly

11:00am PST

Loving Our Monsters

Why do monsters matter? As cultural figures, religious icons, tales of terror, and staunch companions, monsters have been with us--and in us--for as long as stories have. This discussion will range from colonial history to contemporary crisis, mythology to modern bodies, looking at ways monster stories have been used to dehumanize and justify violence against various groups of people--just as they have been used as sources of identification, strength, and liberation. Together, we will explore the power and potential of the monsters we are kin to, and the deep value in bringing them home.

Speakers

Elena Rose

A storyteller from rural Oregon, Elena Rose has distinguished herself as a writer and educator on intersectional justice issues. Her approach balances deep scholarship with an equal dedication to accessible, approachable learning wherever people may come from. Elena lives and works... Read More →

Sunday February 19, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Cedar

General-Pagan, Discussion

Tags Scholarly, Lecture-Panel, Social-Justice, Introductory

9:00am PST

Devotional to the Dagda: A Good Day for Good Work

The Good God! God of Plenty, God of community, of honest work, and sincere celebration! Come gather round and hear a story (or two!) to inspire you in your own work. Sit within community and honor the fruits of labor and the balm of hospitality. All are welcome at the hearth of the Dagda. Know the heart of generosity, a cauldron ever full, take a portion with you and bring it out to the world. Note: There will be the handling of barley and/or wheat substances in this ritual.

Speakers

Cauldron of the Celts

A devotional group in the SF Bay Area by those devoted to "Celtic" gods working together in an effort to connect with other devotees and be of service to the public. Being a multi-faith group means that everyone is coming from a different angle as far as practice, but share a common... Read More →

Monday February 20, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am PST
Cedar

Celtic-Druid, Ritual

Tags Male-deity-focused, All-ages

11:00am PST

Eating with spirit: Pagans and Food

Juicy double cheeseburger or tasty veggie stir-fry? What do you eat? What enters into your food choices: taste, cost, healthfulness, animal rights, sustainability, Pagan ethics? join us for an open, non-judgmental discussion of Paganism and food. When is a meal a sacrament, a social event, a means to survive, or an assault on the planet? What foods are Earth-friendly and sustainable for humanity? Different choices will be respected, and we will not prescribe any “perfect diet." Azrael Arynn K has co-authored How to Become a Witch and other books, and has eaten food for many years.

Speakers

Azrael Arynn K

Azrael is a 3rd degree priestess of the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane. She has co-authored Ritualcraft, Heart of Tarot, Candlemas, and How to Become a Witch.

Monday February 20, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Cedar

General-Pagan, Discussion

Tags Green-Eco-friendly