Upcoming Events
Each class only $5! (Pay the day of classes.) Seats are limited – Pre-register now!
April 6, 2:00 p.m. – Medicine/Crane Bags – Patrick Schieving
Hedge Druid Patrick Schieving (a/k/a Padraig) will talk about the uses of medicine/crane bags in different cultures and the Magick behind them. He will answer questions such as why you should have one, what you might put in yours, and any other questions you may have about medicine/crane bags.
April 13, 2:00 p.m. – Chakras – Phoenix Willowbloom
Our bodies are made up of energy. These energy centers known as “chakras” keep us in alignment and the energy flowing like a river. Learn all about the 7 main chakras and how to keep yours in balance with Reiki Master Teacher Phoenix Willowbloom.
April 20, 2:00 p.m. – The Dead Sea Scrolls – Stephen Bergren
Join us for a short survey class on the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will discuss the origin of the scrolls and attempt to gain an understanding of what they mean in terms of religious history. In our study, we will talk about the Essenes who lived at Qumran and are mentioned as possible authors of the scrolls.
As usual, this is not a faith-based class. We will strive to look at the subject from an historical perspective and see where that takes us ... everything is a journey. The end of class will be open to group discussion for sharing thoughts and experiences.
April 27, 2:00 p.m. – Beltane – Eric Friedman
This class will provide many insights into both Walpurgisnacht and Beltaine, and will be followed by a Circle for the Sabbat. Pass through the cleansing smoke of the Bale Fires and be relieved of the melancholy of Winter. Celebrate the Thinning of the Veil prior to Beltaine (opposite All Hallow's Eve in the Zodiac), and take home a spark of the Bale Fire to light your own Beltaine lights. Eric is one of the founders of the Long Island Beltaine Festival, and brings that experience to the class and to our Open Circle.
May 4, 2:00 p.m. – Lilith & the Divine Feminine, Part 1 - Bezebel
In the first of this two-part series, we will discuss the concept of the feminine deity and how it has evolved throughout history. With use of myths, art, and symbols, the history of specific Goddesses will be highlighted as well as their involvement in the modern world. **Part 2 is June 1!
May 11 – Protection – Jessica Klockau
You lock your doors when leaving the house to prevent unwanted visitors. You lock your car to keep it from getting stolen. Do you lock down the energy in your spaces to do the same? Join Rock Island Witch, Jessica Klockau, as she walks you through simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your space. You will learn what stones you can use, charms you can make, folk magick to cast, and we will even create a tool to take home. Take an hour out of your day and learn different ways to use protective magick.
FRIDAY, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – Angel Magick - Eric Friedman
Angels are everywhere. They are the thoughts of God. They are both the machinery and the bureaucracy of the Universe. In this class, Eric will provide an overview of the classical literature of the Angels, and an introduction to their Magick, particularly as it relates to Astrology & Qabalah. Eric brings all of his experience with Wicca, Qabalah, and Hermetic Magick together into a single system of Angelic Invocation, unconstrained by any requirements concerning equipment & a fixed temple space. Eric has adapted Wiccan ritual back closer to its Ceremonial roots, and has developed a system of Angelic Magick more suited to the "Nomadic" way of life and a more intimate relationship with the Spirits.
May 18, 2:00 p.m. – Magical Board Games: CandyLand and Chutes & Ladders - Kit Mullins
Learn how to use classic board games as spiritual tools for manifesting, crossroads magic, shadow work, and more. We will be playing a round of either Candyland (manifest) or Chutes & Ladders (crossroads/way shower). Please have a pocket stone of choice to be your game markers. Candy magic will also be incorporated.
May 25, 2:00 p.m. – Buddha: A Primer - Stephen Bergren
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June 1, 2:00 p.m. – Lilith & the Divine Feminine, Part 2 - Bezebel
In the second of this two-part series, we will continue to discuss the concept of the feminine deity and how it has evolved throughout history. With use of myths, art, and symbols, the history of specific Goddesses will be highlighted as well as their involvement in the modern world. **It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 on May 4 to enjoy Part 2!
June 8, 2:00 p.m. – UFOlogy - Adrienne Freeborn
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June 15, 2:00 p.m. – Mohammed: A Primer - Stephen Bergren
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June 22, 2:00 p.m. – Summer Solstice - Eric Friedman
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June 29, 2:00 p.m. – Witchcraft Tips for Other-Abled - Phoenix Willowbloom
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Past classes have included:
The Basics of Dungeons & Dragons, Smudging/Cleansing/Spirits, Pagans 101, Tarot Cards, Meditation/Guided Visualization, Color & Stone Chakra Therapy, Nature Spirituality, Divination, Candles & Candle Color Magick, Palmistry, Soap Making, Deities of the Pantheons, Signs and Spells, Basics of Astronomy, an Introduction to Angels, Drumming 101, Stones & Crystals, Mojo Bags, Staying Positive in a Negative World, and Psychic Self-Defense
BIOS:
Stephen Bergren: Western Illinois University, MA, History. Augustana College, BA, double major: History and Religion with a concentration in Asian Studies. Black Hawk College, History. Currently, semi-retired teaching history online classes. Previously taught history classes at the high school and college level. In the past, worked as a college advisor, international student advisor and upward bound counselor. Yodan, 5th degree black belt in judo. Life member of USA Judo, United States Judo Association and United States Judo Federation. Also studied Aikido and Shinkendo (Japanese swords). Studied different types of meditation for around 15 years and was member of the Satva Center meditation group for 10 years. Studied Shamanic Journeying over 10 years. Some other interests include, history, historiography, comparative religions, philosophy, judo / martial arts. Also enjoy oil painting and drawing, hiking, exercise, studying various topics (i.e., astrology). My philosophy or outlook on life is that we are all on a journey . . . and we are all seekers of knowledge … seeking Truth.
Eric C. Friedman is a Qabalist of both the Traditional Hebrew & Hermetic paths. He discovered Magick at an early age (Runes at age 9, Tarot at 10), studying everything from Witchcraft to Ceremonial Magic of various forms. While pursuing rabbinical studies on Mt. Zion, Jerusalem, Eric was initiated into the study of traditional Hebrew Qabalah. As a 2° Alexandrian Wiccan Priest, Eric is one of the founders of, and an ordained minister in, the Church of Ancient Ways (NY). He is also the founder and former Director of the Long Island Open Circle and the Ancient Ways STL open circle in St. Louis, MO. He is a Past Master of several Masonic bodies and deeply involved in exploring the esoteric aspects of Freemasonry and other Ceremonial systems. Rev. Friedman is the author of the H. P. Lovecraft Tarot, and has had articles published in several esoteric & Masonic journals.
Moon (Carol Mackel) is a mother of 3, high school teacher, yoga teacher, and a Wiccan Priestess. She has been practicing Witchcraft for nearly 30 years. Connecting with others brings her great joy.
Cloud (Michael Lingner) is an ordained 3 rd Degree High Priest of Wicca. He has studied and practiced magick for decades. Cloud has shared his knowledge of ritual craft, contemporary nature religions and magick through classes, seminars, workshops and tutoring. He is pleased to have this opportunity to share his knowledge of sigil craft with you.
From an early age, Rev. Greg Moorman has been able to hear, see and sense other people's guides;
allowing him to help others recognize their life-path and find a purpose to the lessons along their way.
He has also been able to see people's Auras and work with their energy fields to help balance issues that
need some fine tuning in order to remove energetic blockages. Greg has been trained through Sacred
Flame Interfaith Monastery and has taught classes on Spiritual Development, Reiki, Energetic Healing,
Crystal Therapy, Angelic Therapeutics, and various styles of Divination.
Jessica Jackson-Klockau has been practicing magik since she was a young child. The daughter of a Druid, she has been practicing energy and spirit work, reading tarot, and divining for nearly fifteen years. Together with Lindsey Prine, Jessica has successfully cleansed numerous houses of negative energy and/or entities. She describes her learning process as a mix of intuition, trial and error, and guidance from elders. Jessica is a member of the local pagan band Sentinel Grove.
Rev. Clayton Bowman, DD DM DES DRS, manifested the talents of a Spiritual Intuitive early in life. By the age of 10, he had shown signs of animal empathy, auric sense, telepathy, astral travel and angelic sight. With the guidance of a knowledgeable pastor, Clayton studied the religions of the world; finding the common bonds that connect all faiths through Peace, Love & a Unity with all Life.
Bezebel is a poppet artist, fortune card reader, shimmy dancer, wannabe musician and aspiring herbalist, with a passion for Goddess studies.
Adrienne Freeborn has been interested in the paranormal since her first encounter with the paranormal at the age of 11. At the age of 19, she joined a small paranormal investigation group where she learned a lot of the basic knowledge on the paranormal and hot spots in the area. After that group disbanded, she furthered her knowledge on her own, occasionally going on hunts with other groups and learning from them. Now, she has joined a few friends and created Exspiravit Paranormal Society and is passing on the knowledge from all their combined experience.
Sarah Malaise is a foodie
who has been cooking for decades. She likes using wholesome, natural ingredients whenever possible, even growing some of her own herbs. Her second love is Halloween! Since she was old enough to trick or treat, she has loved the magical feeling it brings to her life. Creating, whether with food or arts and crafts, is good therapy for her. Sometimes, she is able to combine the two, such as with her class Halloween Treats!
Lara Paxton: As a young hippy mom, Lara was involved with midwifery, herbs, witchcraft, and bodywork. She spent many years as a doula and massage therapist in Seattle, as well as a trapeze artist in an underground circus. When wearing sequins and doing the splits got old, she decided to pursue a career in healthcare. She returned to school to complete her degree in neurobiology and is currently working on a master of public health with the goal of applying to medical school.
Sarah Tisinger is an energy worker located in the Quad Cities. She is trained in shamanic healing, reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques/Thought Field Therapy (EFT/TFT) healing, and trauma-informed care. Sarah teaches and heals with the mission that everyone deserves to discover their healthiest, happiest selves.
Tara Wells is a grandma to a growing brood of kiddies that she absolutely adores. She is a hippy at heart who enjoys gardening, hiking, and loves trees. Over the past few years she has experienced a spiritual soul awakening. Becoming AWARE has led to a voracious appetite for knowledge in areas like theology, spirituality, meditation, Jung's Shadow Work, Tantric Buddhism, the Laws of the Universe, and evolving consciousness. She is currently enrolled in courses to become a certified REIKI practitioner. She hopes to help others discover and connect with their inner being, find balance between the self and shadow, heal traumas, and live their purpose joyfully and lovingly.
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