Bio: Madame Pamita (she/her) is a Ukrainian-American witch, teacher, award-winning candle maker, spellcaster, tarot reader and a best-selling and award-winning author. She has a popular YouTube Channel for teaching witchcraft, she hosts the “Magic and the Law of Attraction” and “Baba Yaga’s Magic” podcasts and she is the author of Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft, The Book of Candle Magic, Magical Tarot and Cancer Witch (co-written with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.). She is also the proprietress of the online spiritual apothecary, the Parlour of Wonders and lives in Santa Monica, California. You can find her at parlourofwonders.com.

Bread on the Water: The Mysterious Water Spirits of Slavic Lands - Join Madame Pamita and dive into the watery depths to encounter the water spirits of the Slavic lands. From the playful water nymphs, the Rusalky, who might tickle an unwary passerby to the Vodnik who collects souls in teapots, the underwater world in Slavic lands is full of legends, lore and deep mystery. Discover their stories and how to make friends with these unique spirits for blessings in this very special class.

"Be Healthy Like Water": Slavic Water Spells for Transformation: Water is truly a divine substance in Slavic magical systems and has a history of thousands of years of being a primary ingredient in spell work. But not all water is the same. In Ukrainian magic, where, when and how you collect the water can determine what kind of spell it can be used for. Join Madame Pamita as you learn sixteen unique water spells that come to us from Ukraine. Learn how to make star water for abundance and sun water for beauty. Discover the magic of rain bathing. Perform a fire and water ritual divination to remove the evil eye. Learn how to collect "unopened" water for spiritual healing and much more. If you would like to participate in a water divination, bring three cloves of garlic, a wooden bowl, a knife, and a book of matches.

Morgan Diamler

Navigating Relationships with Irish Water Spirits

Irish folklore contains an array of spirits connected to water, from the malicious Each Uisce to the well known Rónta [selkies]. In this lecture I will discuss folklore around these beings and how the beliefs and practices can be adapted to witchcraft that actually seeks to engage with them, both as allies and as dangers that may be encountered. Understanding these beings is key to safely dealing with them, helping others who may be having problems related to these spirits, and finding allies among those who call sea or stream their home.

Bio: Morgan Daimler is a witch who has been a polytheist since the early ’90′s, following a path inspired by the Irish Fairy Faith blended with neopagan witchcraft. Morgan teaches classes on Irish myth and magical practices, fairies, and related subjects in the United States and internationally. Morgan has been published in multiple anthologies as well as in Witches & Pagans magazine and Pagan Dawn magazine. She has written a variety of non-fiction books through Moon Books including Fairies: A Guide to the Celtic Fair Folk, Fairy: The Otherworld By Many Names, and Fairies in North America. Morgan has self-published books of Old and Middle Irish language translations, a high fantasy novel 'Into Shadow' through Cosmic Egg, and and has an urban fantasy/paranormal romance series called Between the Worlds. Learn more about Morgan Here

Tiffany Marik

Of Water and Bones: Crafting Magical Broths and Soups

Discover the transformative magic that lies within the heart of every simmering cauldron where bones, minerals, plants, and enchanted waters converge in a harmonious union of culinary magic. "Of Water and Bones" offers an immersive journey into the art of crafting extraordinary broths, stocks, consommés, soups, and stews infused with potent energies and ancient wisdom for both physical health and spell work. This class will instruct you on the blending of sacred waters such as moon water, solar water, eclipse water, storm water, and other mystical waters with the primal vitality of bones, minerals, and botanicals. Under Tiffany's expert guidance, unlock the secrets of harnessing the inherent properties of these ingredients to create elixirs that nourish both body and spirit. We will also delve into the symbolism of plants, waters, minerals and animals, learning to weave edible spells that resonate with deeper meanings. At the culmination of our journey, the group will unite to craft a recipe for "Bewitching the Waters" stew, merging together all that we have learned to uncover the transformative magic that awaits us in every cauldron.

Bio: Tiffany is deeply committed to her spiritual path as an Avalonian Priestess, holding the esteemed position of Rose Matron within the Triskele Rose Tradition. As a 2nd degree initiate, she embodies the role of the White Rose Witch, a title earned through years of dedicated practice since 2012. Leading a Coven in Phoenix, Arizona, and instructing classes for the Cauldron of Avalon, Tiffany shares her expertise in deity devotion, ritual crafting, guided meditation, shrine construction, sacred cooking, and hearth magic. Additionally, she serves as a Fire Priestess and flame tender for Brighid and Sulis. In her everyday life, Tiffany also finds solace and joy in the physical realm, indulging in heavy weightlifting and competitive powerlifting. Balancing her spiritual pursuits with her professional obligations as an Executive Assistant at a local Fire Department, she exemplifies a harmonious blend of strength, devotion, and practicality. Learn more about Tiffany Here

Laurelei Black

CANCELLED - Gullywasher: A Wee Torrent of Water Witchery in the Ozarks and Appalachias

The ways of the hillfolk in the eastern United States often seem obscure and superstitious to others. Poor, fiercely independent, proudly, private, and thriftily adaptive Scots-Irish and Palatinate German immigrants took readily to the hills of the Appalachias and Ozarks where they often traded with, learned from, and married indigenous folk who were already living closely with the land. These two mountain systems  feature cultures that share a great deal of common customs around healing, foodways, art, music, and folklore, all of which are blends of practices that become something uniquely American. Laurelei Black has lived  in the foothills of the Appalachias or in the Ozarks most of her life. Her ancestors have been in the hills for generations. With yarb doctors, water-dowsers, bee charmers, and grannies aplenty, the magic of this area often calls itself by terms less alarming than “witchery,” but still bearing similarities with witchcraft in both means and ends. Let’s explore together the bits and bursts of this branch of American folk magick as it relates to water.

Bio: Laurelei Black is a hedge-rider, a Cunning Woman, a traveler on the crooked path. She is a priestess of love and pleasure, an Ishtar-woman, an Aphrodite-woman. She is a friend to daemons and a mate to the Red God. A bone collector; a temple dancer. A daughter of Avalon. Laurelei is the author of over dozen books on Aphrodisian and Witchcraft practice, a co-Director and frequent presenter at the Babalon Rising Festival, a co-host of the Water Priestess Confluence and the  Bewitching the Waters Symposium, a co-owner of Midian Events and also of Driftwood Tiny Retreats, and the proud proprietress of Asteria Books & Events and also of Blade & Broom. 

George Hares

In the name of him that can cure and kill: cunning waters and its uses within the Old Craft Witch Current.

In rural and agricultural Old Craft, the cunning folk and witch alike have utilised a plethora of different natural materials containing potency and virtue for matters of sorcery. Water and the use of liquids within the British cunning craft current, are no exception and have been utilised for generations of the crooked path. Within this workshop, Old Craft Witch of over 20 years George Hares delves deep within the fluidity of the cunning path concerning its historical praxis of employing water and liquid. Many charms over the years concerning aqueous magicae have been shared and been made common knowledge, but the workings spoken of in this instance will be historical practices that aren't common knowledge to all. Furthermore, George Hares will share pearls of wisdom based off previous workings and pull from experience in order to help others utilise the arte of effective Water Charms within their praxis in a contemporary world.

Bio: George Hares is a practicing Old Craft Witch, British Folk Magician, and Rootworker located in Glasgow Scotland. He has been practicing and researching folk magic in its various forms for over 20 years. Originally born in native ‘Witch Country’ Essex, he enjoys creating videos for his YouTube channel George Hares which focuses on the magical arts particularly within the traditions of British folk magic and Traditional Witchcraft. He is the author of Barbarous Words: A Compendium of Conjurations, British Folk Magic, and other Popish Charms, as well his latest work: The Ineffable Name: A Crafters Guide to Traditional Witchcraft. Learn more about George Here

Courtney Weber

Water Rituals Of Grief

Whether you're mourning the loss of a life, relationship, community, or a time in life, rituals of grief are essential to support healing. This workshop will explore a Witch's approach to grief as well as lead the group through some basics of grief rituals, using water as a healing tool.

Bio: Courtney Weber is a Witch, award-winning author, Tarot adviser, and influencer. She is the author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess; Tarot for One: The Art of Reading for Yourself; The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might; Hekate: Goddess of Witches and the forthcoming Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide To Grief (June, 2024). She is a co-host of “That Witch Life Podcast.” Courtney has been featured in Maxim, Huffington Post, Vice, and the Thom Hartmann Show. IG and TikTok: @courtneyaweber. Visit her online at www.courtneyaweber.com.

Paz Elemental

The darkside of water: Secrets and voices of the deep. Sirens, lamias and obscure spirits.

The depths of water have always been a mystery for human beings. Since the beginning of time there has been different records of aquatic beings. 
 Water spirits are associated with perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings. They are protectors and guides of the ocean and all its creatures, representing the power of nature to nurture and sustain life. 
Water spirits, also known as sirens or mermaidens, have been depicted in various cultures and folklore throughout history, and their character traits have varied widely. Beauty, mischievous, supernatural, wisdom, power, seductiveness and darkness. 

In some cultures, mermaids are considered to be benevolent creatures who help fishermen and sailors. Fertility, motherhood, and healing. while in others they are seen as dangerous and malevolent. Would you like to join me to the deep?

Bio: Paz Elemental is an ordained priestess of the goddess from the Avalonian Tradition and water priestess from Chile. Since a very young age, she felt a strong connection with the ocean, the energy of water spirits, and magic. 
 She studied to become an EFL educator and for some years, she taught first and second graders several subjects such as science, math, history and geography. Since 2018 she has been working as a full time hypnotherapist, Reiki master and Tarot reader. But she is really passionate about learning and continues to study different esoteric and priests arts, as well as science and marine biology field in order to connect the mind and the spirit. 

 Paz is the founder of the priestess training “Nacidos de las Aguas.” (Born from the Waters) which has different students from Chile, Peru, Mexico and Spain. She sees all the bodies of water as one reflection of our own consciousness, so complex that can be related to different archetypes and qualities that can be found in ourselves. She refers to water as Dama del agua (Lady of the waters). 

You can find her chanting along the sound of the waves, swimming during the foggy mornings and spell casting the waters during sunsets all year long on the small coast of Iquique, Chile.

The Witch of Salopia

Mother of the ocean: An anthropological exploration of crabs in magic and lore

The crab is a dynamic and fascinating creature that straddles the liminal boundary between aquatic and terrestrial. They have continuously evolved not only through the physical environment but also through spiritual belief; an odyssey that ranges from the divine to the monsterous. Join the Witch of Salopia to explore the crab through magic and folklore; from Karkinos to Santa Marian Kamalen. Discover the astrological significance of the crab and the moon through folk magic, the grimoire tradition, Mithraism and how this can be incorporated into a personal practice while uncovering the lost identity of the divine presence we attribute to the cosmic ocean.

Bio: Known in the magical circles as the Witch of Salopia, Brett is a devoted folk practitioner, born and raised with the stories, traditions, and magic of the Welsh Marches. He is a workshop leader, public speaker across the UK, and author of an upcoming book on Sabrina: Goddess of the River Severn with Moon Books. Brett is also a regular contributor to several zines and has appeared on both Welsh and Japanese television to share the folklore of his home. He is also a professional pole dance instructor and proud member of the Welsh Coven Cylch y Sarffes Goch.

Jamie Waggoner

Magical Rivers of the Underworld

Styx, Akheron, Kokytos, Lethe, and Phlegethon: the five mighty rivers of the Greek Underworld. Their waters are brimming with magic, and often tended or inhabited by a guardian or tutelary spirit, as they flow through the Realm of the Dead. Each of these rivers has a distinct personality, serving a unique purpose in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. In this workshop, we'll explore their mythology, discuss how they might be called upon in modern ritual and spellwork praxis, and begin cultivating a magical, reciprocal relationship with them. Our time together will culminate in a guided trance journey to the Underworld, wherein participants may meet and talk to one of the rivers and/or its guardian spirit. Your host on this adventure, Jamie, is a dedicated priestess of Hades, and author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, 2024).

Bio: Jamie Waggoner is an author, podcaster, Pagan priestess, and occult expert. She has been a practicing witch for 25+ years. Jamie is the author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, 2024), and contributor to Witchology Magazine, The Llewellyn Journal, and The Feminine Macabre: A Woman's Journal of All Things Strange and Unusual, among others. In addition to her independent projects, Jamie is a cofounder and teacher for Way of the Weaver: a queer-centric, inclusive program of magical inquiry, social justice, and community building. Read more about Jamie’s projects, classes, and events at jamiewaggoner.com or follow @jmwaggoner on social media.

Moss Matthey

Frau Holle - The Goddess in the Well

What if I were to tell you that an ancient German goddess was rediscovered by a young girl in the bottom of a well? Come join me to meet Frau Holle, the Goddess almost lost to time preserved in the stories of the Brothers Grimm and local German lore. She makes it snow when she shakes her pillows, leads an army of angry spirits through the night, and cares for the most downtrodden in society. She lives in subterranean caves, in fairy worlds, below the surface of the waters, and in beloved German stories. Take the trip to the bottom of the well with me, and find the Goddess who resides there.

Bio: Moss Matthey is a German-Welsh pagan, witch and druid raised in the Harz mountains of Germany. He is an author with Llewellyn and Moon Books, a regular speaker at Pagan events, and often found chasing fairies on the Internet. He has a deep passion for Folklore and Folk magic, and when he's not exploring ancient monuments he spends his time reading obscure German texts in search of magic. Learn more about Moss at www.Mossmatthey.com

Mickie Ravyn

The Liminality of Water: Magic In The Spaces Between

Water is one of the most liminal things in the universe. Beyond its ties to goddesses and various magics, water is a boundary- a portal to other worlds such as Annwfn or even the Greek Underworld. The liminality of water can be found across all cultures, and in this lecture, we will discuss some key examples of water liminality, it's importance in Welsh folklore, and how you can use this liminal water magic in your craft, as well as how you can find these thin places for yourself.

Bio: Known more commonly as The Liminal Witch, Mickie is a Welsh Hedge Witch who specializes in working within the liminal realms and understanding the mysteries of the universe. Blending her love for High Strangeness, the Paranormal, Welsh Folklore, and Witchcraft, Mickie has a unique and non-traditional way of working with magic and nature, which she strives to share with the magical community through her work with nature and liminality. Learn more about Mickie here.

Jessie Joi

Realms of the Sea Witch- An Exploration Into Nautical Spirit Work

In this lecture, we will be exploring the 3 realms of the sea witch and learning about the spirits that dwell there: the dark ocean, the in-between, and the etheric ocean. We will meet spirits like kraken and sirens in the dark ocean, as well as ancestor work and cemetery sea etiquette. In the realm of the in-between, we will focus on working with the spirits of sea and water animals in our physical realm, and the lessons they can teach us. We will finish in the etheric or astral realm, where we can encounter spirits like mermaids, naiads, and undines. We will end with questions and a discussion about how spirits can transcend realms to interact with us in our life and practice through signs and in nature, and how we can reach them through reflection and meditation. Water spirits are amazing allies to work with in your spiritual practice, so let's dive right in and meet them!

Jessie is a fiction novelist and elemental witch of over 8 years with a specialization in water and sea witchcraft. She spends most of her time in nature working with spirits both local and abroad, or with a cat on her lap and a good cup of enchanted tea! Since beginning her journey in water magic, Jessie reconnected with her love of water spirits, particularly merfolk from her Italian heritage, and has been working with them closely in her magic ever since. She is also well- versed in mermaid and water spirit folklore and often finds inspiration in their stories for her books and her daily life. Jessie is the Author of “The Turning Tides”, "The Endless Deep" and a previous presenter at the 2024 Water Priestess Confluence. Learn more about Jessie at www.jessiejoi.com

Jacq Civitarese

Communing with the Sea Spirits of the Altantic Ocean

The USA side of the Northern Atlantic Ocean holds many great wonders, lore of old, and Sea Sprites... both comforting and ferocious, as does all of the Mighty Atlantic. From Mer-people, Serpents, and Sea Hags, to Primal Forces that are more easily felt but can be seen through the psychic eye or during meditation. Together, in this story-telling turned ritual mediation we will explore the sea tales of the Massachusetts coastline before we cast a circle in the style of the Salem-based majick of the Cabot Tradition. In this ritual, we will draw in the powers of the Sacred Ocean that lies just 300 feet outside of Rev. Jacq's shoppe. Following, an in-circle guided meditation will safely allow some of these local Sea Spirits to come forth and commune with us... perhaps offering us wisdom, warnings, healing, or blessings. Lastly we'll open our majick circle and ground.

Bio: Jacq Civitarese is an Elder, Rev. High Priestess, and dedicated practitioner within the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft studying the Science, Art, and Religion for over 15 years; Born in the “Witch City” and nurtured as a gifted psychic, divination of all types has been at the forefront of her majick as she's studied psychic phenomena and witchcraft for over 3 decades. An artist, psychic medium, tarot reader, practitioner of the healing arts, and counselor, she now teaches workshops regularly at her Eternal Stitch Shoppe in Gloucester, MA, and is an active leader in her community including leading public Sabbats and Esbats. Aside from that, Jacq has professionally designed and stitched period-styled and mystical-focused clothing for unique shoppes in Salem, Ma over 25 years. Self-taught needle threading and hand sewing through deep meditation at 6 years old, Jacq received her first sewing machine at age 10. Learn more about Jacq at www.jacqcivitarese.com

Mhara Starling

Lecture: Welsh Water Witchery

Water holds a prominent place within the magical traditions of the Celtic nation of Wales. During this presentation learn about Welsh sea witchery, sacred wells and lakes, otherworldly entities associated with water, and more!

Bio: Mhara Starling (Chester, England) was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, and is a native Welsh speaker. She leads a coven, and is an author who focuses on the topic of Welsh folk magic, witchcraft, and mythology.

Cory Thomas Hutcheson

Asynchronous Bonus Content: May Dew, Stump Water, and Magnetic Springs - 'Found' Waters in North American Folk Magic

The folk properties of many "found" waters have long been a part of the magical DNA of North America. Dews collected on auspicious dates are reputed to confer beauty, while water collected from rotting stumps might have curative properties. Some waters were considered so powerful that entire towns and industries sprang up around them to harness their health- or luck-giving powers. This brief video highlights three examples of magical waters found in North American folklore and explains a bit of their history, their uses among folk practitioners, and some thoughts about magic in "found" waters today.

Bio:Cory Thomas Hutcheson is a folklorist, university educator, and magical practitioner currently living in the Upland South. He has spent more than a decade as the co-host and author of the New World Witchery podcast and website, producing hundreds of episodes and articles on North American folk magic and witchcraft. He has a doctorate in American Studies from Penn State, with specializations in folklore, ethnography, and religious studies. He is the author of New World Witchery: A Trove of North American Folk Magic (Llewellyn, 2021), Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic (Llewellyn, 2023), and the forthcoming Conjuring the Commonplace: A Guide to Everyday Enchantment and Junk Drawer Magic (1000Volt Press). He has also contributed to a number of magical publications, including Witches & Pagans magazine and the witchcraft anthology The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance (Revelore, 2022), as well as scholarly publications like the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies (Oxford UP, 2018)

Sarah Lawless

Workshop: Flower Essences, Botanical Dews, and Magical Waters

A workshop on flower essences, what they are, how they’re made, the importance of water, their origins, their use in history, and their applications today. Enjoy a fascinating history of flower essences and their origins in the animistic folk practices of ritually harvesting botanical dews and magical waters. Learn how Hildegard von Bingen and Paracelsus made and used flower essences centuries before Dr. Edward Bach did in the early 1900s. Discover how flower essences are used in flower essence therapy today and how you can make and use them yourself for folk medicine or folk magic.

Bio: Sarah is a published author, artist, herbalist, herbal manufacturer, and educator who hails from the Pacific Northwest but is currently living in rural Ontario, Canada. She has been a gardener and herbalist for 15 years, creating herbal medicines, publishing articles, and teaching at herbal conferences in Canada and the United States. Sarah has taught native plant and mushroom identification walks & workshops to private groups, local schools, scouting programs, outdoor education programs, and via horticultural societies for the past 15 years. Some of her biggest influences include herbalists Michael Moore and Robert Rogers along with ethnobotanists Nancy J. Turner and Wade Davis.  For the past 10 years she has focused on researching and working with the medicinal properties of poisonous plants & fungi with a particular focus on medicinal nightshades —which led to the creation of Bane Folk. Bane Folk is a resource on poisonous plants, mushrooms, animals, and insects created as a labour of love. Original artwork and herbal products are created with sincere devotion to poisonous plant medicine combined with over a decade of research, experience, and practice.

Nicholas Pearson

Workshop: Aqueous Alchemy: The Magick and Medicine of Crystal and Gemstone Elixirs

Water is a remarkable substance, existing in a liquid crystal mesophase and demonstrating the qualities of transformation and memory. These traits enable water to carry the essence and healing energy of crystals and gems, offering us deeper healing and communion with both water and stone. Join award-winning author, crystal expert, and flower essence practitioner for a tour de force of the world of crystal essences and gem elixirs. Together we will explore the nature of water and crystals, discuss safe methods for making gem elixirs, and learn how to implement these sacred waters for achieving inner and outer balance.

Bio: Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. As one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, he offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals. Nicholas is also a flower essence practitioner and researcher and has received training in several systems of flower essence therapy, including Floral Acupuncture, Bach Flower Therapy, Patagonia Essences, and Green Man Tree Essences. The author of several books, including Flower Essences from the Witch's Garden and Crystal Basics, he lives in Orlando, Florida.

Madame Pamita

Lecture: Voda: The Mysteries of Slavic Water Magic

Slavic people from the most ancient times have revered rivers, lakes, seas, wells, gentle rains, and springs. Water is seen as living or dead, healing or depleting and is the special domain of spirits such as the Rusalky and Vodyanyk. Join Madame Pamita as she teaches the mysteries and magic of water in the Slavic tradition.

Bio: Madame Pamita is a Ukrainian-American witch, teacher, an award-winning best-selling author, candle maker, spellcaster, and tarot reader. She has a popular YouTube Channel for teaching witchcraft, she hosts the “Magic and the Law of Attraction” and “Baba Yaga’s Magic” podcasts and she is the author of Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft, The Book of Candle Magic, and Madame Pamita’s Magical Tarot. She is also the proprietress of the online spiritual apothecary, the Parlour of Wonders and lives in Santa Monica, California. You can find her at parlourofwonders.com

Brett - The Witch of Salopia

Lecture: Sabrina: The liminal Goddess of the river Severn

The river Severn is the longest river in Britain. A source of tranquility and a liminal gateway; a vast amount of folklore has been attached to her magnificence. But unknown to many, an ancient Nymph resides in these waters who, through apotheosis, has become a loved Goddess among practitioners. Alongside her story of tragedy and transformation dwells additional tales of dragons, serpents and magical salmons, all which we can learn in order to understand the power of her waters. In this talk I will discuss Sabrina's place amongst the people and how anyone can work with the Goddess. I will delve into her history, the folk practices from my home, all while exploring how divinity has always existed within rivers and how we can connect to this.

Bio: The Witch of Salopia is a devoted practitioner of folk witchcraft, born and raised with the stories, traditions and magic of the Welsh Marches.He is a workshop leader, a writer for zines and a public speaker at various Pagan festivals, camps and conferences throughout the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids as well as a professional pole dance instructor, avid tasseomancer and a member of the Coven of the Red Serpent, Cylch y Sarffes Goch.

Wendy Mata

Workshop: Embracing Cenote Mysteries: Channeling Underworld Energies and Healing Powers in Your Sanctuary

Journey into the profound realm of Mayan spirituality as we delve into the mysteries of cenotes, sacred wells revered as gateways to the underworld. In this immersive class, you'll learn about the cultural significance and the healing capacities of these magical bodies of water. More importantly, we'll guide you on how to replicate the potent energy of cenotes within your home, helping you tap into their transformative and curative power. Experience a unique form of spirituality, steeped in ancient wisdom and designed to cultivate inner healing and stronger connections to unseen worlds.

Bio: Wendy Mata supports magical ones in their journey to the reclamation of their power. She believes that awakened humans are a force of nature and the drivers of the transformations needed in the world. Wendy is a Lunar Priestess who received her Mayan Shamanism initiation in Yucatan, Mexico, and was trained in Curanderismo and Brujeria by her family. She is a Reiki Master Teacher and Advanced Pranic Healer. She graduated from the Feng Shui Master class of Lilian Too in Malaysia, Ericksson College of Leadership and Coaching in Canada. She also completed studies on Energy Healing, the Human Mind and Co-Creation in China, India, Finland, Brazil, Indonesia and The Netherlands.

Moss Matthey

Lecture: Nixies and Nymphs - Water Spirits in German Lore

German folklore and fairy tales are filled with fantastical creatures, including many beings associated with water. Chief among them is the famous Lorelei, presiding over the river Rhine. However, she is but one spirit among many, and a relative newcomer to the scene. This talk will explore the many beings that dip their toes into Germany's bodies of water, from Gods who stand atop a giant fish, to Princesses who are turned into springs of water, and the many spirits in between.

Bio: Moss Matthey is a folk witch and a member of a Welsh coven. Having been raised in christian fundamentalism before finding his way to the pagan path, he has a passion for all things spiritual and the magical side of life. He often presents at festivals and conventions online and in the UK, and is an upcoming author with Llewellyn worldwide.

Suzanne OGara

Workshop: Tea Magic 101

Join Tea Witch Suzanne O'Gara of Alchemy of Avalon for a crash course in Tea Magic! If you're a Water Witch who also loves herbs...or the thought of crafting a potion to suit your every desire excites you...this class is for you. In Tea Magic 101 we will discuss how to craft the perfect tea blend to align with your magical intention, and some of my favorite ways to imbue or "charge" the water. We'll also go over the magical properties of at least 25 tea-friendly herbs and botanicals, and some other ways you can incorporate a magical tea blend into your practice.

Bio: Suzanne O'Gara, owner of Alchemy of Avalon LLC and known by many as "The Tea Witch" is a Certified Herbalist, having studied under Joann Sanchez at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, AZ, from which she graduated in early 2011. At Samhain in 2012, Suzanne launched her tea shop online, and after many years of dreaming, working, and planning, opened Alchemy of Avalon as a brick-and-mortar shop in Greenfield, MA in August of 2021. An Avalonian Priestess, Witch, and devotee of Morgan LeFay, Suzanne practices her Craft both alone and with her husband, Sean, and her two children, Sebastian and Selene. Since the autumn of 2018, she has also served as the Herbcraft Professor for Rockstar Priestess’ 11-month online course, “Morgan LeFay Mystery School”, under the direction of Demelza Fox. Suzanne also teaches her own class series in Herbalism, "Herbs of Avalon: Morgana's Materia Medica", and also runs in-person classes and events at her shop as well. When not running her shop, Suzanne can be found dreaming about running away to Glastonbury, Ireland, and just about any ancient sacred sites. She is a proud member of the Sisterhood of Avalon, and those who attended Ninefold festival in Colorado may remember her as one of the bellydancers in the evening performance that year!

Elhoim Leafar

Workshop: Three Ages and Dark Faces of Water

The evolution of the black mother of the waters between Africa and South America. Healing the deep wounds in the water body of Olókun, understanding the powerful waves of change of Yemanjá, and embracing the sweet waters of Ọṣun. Join Elhoim Leafar (Baba OmiOloyu Yoko) Ọbatala's priest initiated into the Yorùbá religion to study and understand together the various aspects of the primordial divinity of the waters in the Lucumi cult, its incarnations and other aspects of the divinity of water that nourishes and separates the world of the living from the world of the dead. This workshop serves as a guide for those interested in understanding three of the most important Orisas in Afro-Caribbean worship, and closes with three works of Abundance to attract wealth while venerating the Orisas.

Bio: Elhoim Leafar (the urban Shaman) is a tarotist, dowser, and Spiritual worker who hails from a family of magical practitioners from Amazonia, Venezuela, where Brujería was introduced in his family for his Great-Great Uncle; tio Javier. With over twenty years of practice, he has been formally initiated into Espiritismo Tradicional Venezolano (1999), Candomble (2001), Santeria (2003), and La Orden de Los Encantados (2007). Elhoim's classes and books portray the Afro-Caribbean influence and culture of his land and people, and the diverse aspects of pagan spirituality of his tribe and family. His academic education includes six years of University College at the "Instituto de Nuevas Profesiones", and "ISUM", in Venezuela, specializing in Mindful Marketing, and Conscious Sustainable Advertising. Elhoim is the author of 'Dream Witchery' (Llewellyn Books, 2023).

Robin Corak

Workshop: Well of Dreams: Using the Element of Water in Dream Magick

Water has long been associated with liminal worlds beyond the physical one we inhabit. Dreams take place in a liminal state; thus, combining water magick and dream magick can yield powerful results. This workshop will cover the basics of dream magick and how working with the element of water can help us to better remember and understand our dreams as well as to connect with loved ones or ancestors who have passed and explore the world of lucid dreaming. This workshop includes topics and immersive exercises such as: • Understanding the connection between the water element and our dreams • Using water to facilitate a liminal state for dream work • Water aligned deities that can be dream allies • Use of oils and sacred water in dream work • Guided meditation to a water aligned dream temple

Bio: Robin Corak has always felt a deep connection to both the element of water and to dream work. In addition to authoring a forthcoming Llewellyn book about dream magick, Robin is also the author of the Moon Books Pagan Portals titles “Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power” and “Demeter”, and is Robin has presented locally and at national conferences including Paganicon, the SOA Ninefold Festival, Mooncon, and the “A Year With Our Gods” conference series. . A member of the Sisterhood of Avalon, Robin has immersed herself in the Avalonian tradition over the past 20 years to include having served as Board Secretary. Robin is a certified End of Life doula and has several years of experience with modalities such as Reiki, coaching, and tarot reading. She currently writes a blog for Agora Patheos entitled “Phoenix Rising”. Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential, Robin is also the CEO of a large, non-profit social services organization in Washington state.

Cailleach's Herbarium (Scott)

Lecture: Uisge Beannaichte - Water and water ways in Scottish folk magic

Uisge Beannaichte – Blessed Water in Scottish Gaelic. Water is intrinsic to Scottish life, as a small part of a larger island nation. In this lecture we will traverse the numinous nature of bodies of water as they occur in folktales, myth, historical records and academic research in Scotland. We will explore holy wells, springs rivers, shore, sea and those liminal islands who raise above the waves. We will dip our cup along the way, sampling some of the Scottish folk magical practices illustrating how important water and water ways is to Scottish folk beliefs and folk magic today.

Bio: A native Scotsman, an academic researcher, writer, herbalist, activist, and Scottish folk magic practitioner. Scott draws on the rich well of Scottish Folklore, customs, practices, and traditions Scott weaves these strands to explore the historic and academic basis of Scottish folk practices. He encourages people to become custodians of Scotland’s intangible and historic animistic heritage through the work of the Woven Land Network and curates’ events through the Taibhsear Collective bringing together experts in areas of Scottish folk magic, music, story, and practice to fetch them into relevance today. When he is not writing, he works alongside minority groups, creating change in legislation, policy and practice in Scotland and advocates alongside marginalised communities to have their voices heard where it matters.

Lisa Wagoner

Workshop: Creek Magic

Creeks, those magical waterways that wind through mountains, neighborhoods, and farmlands, can sometimes be overlooked. The definition of a creek is that it is a minor tributary of a river. We tend to overlook creeks as they burble over rocks or placidly glide through forests. Yet we can also be startled when creeks majestically swell after a storm, sometimes causing havoc in their wake. Lisa Wagoner is the neighborhood Water Priestess of her own neighborhood's creek, and has a long history and a personal relationship with this particular type of waterway. This relationship goes all the way back to childhood, when she lived in Austria during her formative years. Utilizing folk magic and water priestess rituals, she will offer ways to work with, honor and appreciate these small yet mighty waterways.

Bio: Lisa Wagoner is a writer, the author of Positive Pagan: Staying in an Offbeat World by Llewellyn, and the co-host of the podcast Mystic Tea. She is a certified Reiki Master in Usui and Celtic traditions, an emerging herbalist, a water priestess, and the owner of Aligned Alchemy Center, where she works with clients on manifesting/magical challenges, purpose clarifications, healing work, and more.

Salicrow

Workshop: Scrying with Colored Water

Scrying is the divinatory art of entranced gazing through a reflective surface; such as water or a mirror, for the purpose of ‘seeing’ that which is yet to be, or hidden…the unknown. In the beginning, it is often difficult to make out images and/or trust oneself, as the subtleties of water take time to reveal themselves. We can make this process easier by adding color to our water in the form of food coloring. We will begin the workshop by connecting with the water using hand movements and sound, allowing us to soften our gaze and open our minds, followed by active scrying/gazing. YOU WILL NEED- a clear glass or stainless-steel mixing bowl, Water to fill the bowl, 2-3 colors of food coloring (I recommend buying organic food coloring at the health food store as the dyes are safer for you and the water. Your journal of Book of Shadows & a pen

Bio: Salicrow is a witch, Druid, and natural psychic medium who carries on the magical traditions of her Irish Traveler and Blackfoot heritage. With over 30 years of professional experience in the psychic arts, she offers psychic readings for individuals and groups and teaches workshops throughout the United States and internationally. She lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Salicrow is the author of JUMP GIRL, The Initiation and Art of a Spirit Speaker, The Path of ELEMENTAL WITCHCRAFT, and SPIRIT SPEAKER, A Medium's Guide to Death & Dying