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Phyllis Curott, a pioneering spiritual teacher and one of America’s first public Wiccan High Priestesses. Phyllis is also the internationally best selling author of Book of Shadows, WitchCrafting, and the Love Spell, which have made Wicca accessible to the world, introduced a generation to the Goddess.
Phyllis Curott is a Wiccan Priestess, attorney, and author of numerous internationally best selling books including Book of Shadows, WitchCrafting, and The Love Spell. She is Vice Chair of the Council for the Parliament of the World's Religions. Honored by: *Inductee, Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Clergy and Scholars *Jane Magazine, one of the Ten Gutsiest Women of the Year *Time Magazine, one of America’s “leading voices” *New York Magazine, one of the culture’s “next big idea” generators, *Vice Chair of the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions http://www.phylliscurott.com Check out her latest book! Check out Phyllis' Facebook Page! |
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M. Macha NightMare, whose given name is Aline O’Brien, is a ritualist, both solo and collaborative, internationally published author, and activist. She co-authored The Pagan Book of Living and Dying and serves on the Advisory Boards of Cherry Hill Seminary, the Sacred Dying Foundation, and Poetry Witch Magazine. She has published two other books, and has contributed to anthologies, encyclopedia, religious studies textbooks, and periodicals. Most recently, she wrote the foreword to Lifting the Veil: A Witches’ Guide to Trance-Prophesy, Drawing Down the Moon, and Ecstatic Ritual, by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone.
Macha represents the Covenant of the Goddess, and CHS in the American Academy of Religion, Marin Interfaith Council, and United Religions Initiative, and at interfaith symposia throughout the U.S. Currently she serves the inmates of the Wiccan circle at San Quentin State Prison. She blogs at Broomstick Chronicles and Witch at Large: Ruminations from a Grey Perspective. |
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Witchdoctor Utu is an author, founder of the globally renowned Pagan drum troupe Dragon Ritual Drummers, curator of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. Utu has been presenting and sharing at some of North America's largest Pagan, spiritual and conjure festivals, conferences and events for the better part of 20 years.
For the last 17 years, Utu has been immersed in the lore, history, magic and root work of the Underground Railroad, which lead to his new book published by Red Wheel/Weiser Books; “Conjuring Harriet 'Mamas Moses' Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad." Utu lives in St. Catharines, Ontario, where Harriet Tubman brought her track of the Underground Railroad to its end; she lived there for many years during her time as the legendary U.G.R.R. conductor and warrior. Utu's workshops and interactive ceremonies range from North American voodoo and root work to traditional witchcraft. Check out Witchdoctor Utu's book! |
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Priestess Miriam Chamani, born and raised in Mississippi, lived in New York City and Chicago before returning to New Orleans in 1990 with her then husband, Belize-born Priest Oswan Chamani, to establish the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. It is the only “formally” established Spiritual Temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing techniques currently existing in New Orleans. Priest Oswan transitioned to the arms of the ancestors in 1995, but Priestess Miriam continues to carry on the traditions of the Temple to this day, its spirituality having extended across the globe.
Priestess Miriam has been involved in countless worldwide media outlets, including PBS documentaries, the New York Times and Spin magazine features, and appearances on TV in Japan, England, Canada, Norway and Russia to name a few. Priestess Miriam has preformed public rituals and ceremonies at various venues from NFL and NBA games to live international radio and famously officiated the marriage of Nicholas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley. Priestess Miriam's spiritual work crosses over many religious lines, encompassing a universal reverence for god, the ancestors and spirit. Miriam's legacy as a celebrated healer, diviner and bone reader is unprecedented. https://voodoospiritualtemple.org/ |
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Lady Kate Henriott is the author (with Baba Teddy) of the newly published 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' Harbor Springs Publishing 2019) as well as 'Tea and Tasseomancy' and 'Talking to the Dead'. She is also the award winning illustrator the 'Energy Annie' series written by Dr. Elizabeth Cosmos. A muralist and installation artist, her municipal art can be seen at many public hospitals and government buildings. Her installations have been seen at such ArtPrize. She is also a descendant of 'Mere Henriod' of absinthe fame and (along with her book) is bringing the original process back to life with 'Mere Henriod's Extraite d'Absinthe which she will be sampling at MPF. They will also be demonstrating 'HexenWeldt' the world's first divination 'board'and RPG (role playing game).
Baba Teddy (Ted Jauw) is the co-author of 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' as well as the co-designer of 'HexenWeldt' (both published on Harbor Springs and available on Amazon, Ingram and various outlets). He is also the author of the SteamPunk novel 'Teslation' whose sequel 'Teslation II' (Harbor Springs 2019) will be debuted at Teslacon 2019. He is a BabaL'Awo (Priest) of Osun Ilode and and an Oluwo (Teacher) of Odu/Ifa of the Yoruba traditions of West Africa. He is also 'ordained' in many North and Central American paths including being a 'KonChante' of the Gineh Yoruba Vodou Tradition. |
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Grandmother Elspeth is one of the relics of the olden days - she has been worrying the consciousness of the neo-Pagan movement for over 30 years. Not content with "Wicca 101" or "How to be a Witch," she consistently scrapes off our blankets of unconcern and bares us to the full light of, "Wake up! Take Charge of Your Life! You have the Power to Change the Reality Around You!" Watch out for her. She just might inspire you!
Grandmother Elspeth will be presenting about "The Feminine Divine," "How Shall We Shape the Future," and "Trickster Tales." |
Lady Dame is first and foremost a teacher. She is an internationally known Moth host and story teller who has been delighting audiences around the world for 3 years. She completed her 3rd degree as a High Priestess in the Elder Faith Tradition Craft and a 1st degree High Priestess in the RavenMyst tradition. Lady Dame has been teaching everything from Wicca to Hoodoo and back again in southeastern Michigan for the past 20 years. As important as she believes teaching is, she is also a life long student. She counts Kenn Day, Dorothy Morrison, and every person who has ever attended ConVocation for the last 15 years as her mentors.
Check out, "Dames Eclectic Brain," Podcast
Check out, "Dames Eclectic Brain," Podcast
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Bona Dea Lyonesse is a seer/medium and works within the Wisewoman/Shamanic and Romano-Celtic traditions as an Elder and High Priestess. She facilitates healing work with her Kenning Stones and the Domeia Matrix.
While Bona Dea will be unable to present at Michigan Pagan Festival this year, we want to extend our thoughts and healing energy to her as she tends to her health. |
Local Presenters
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Amabran is a Priest of the Morrígan and the current High Priest and teacher of Renewal coven, a coven of The Path of Light; a lineaged, initiatory pre-Gardnerian tradition of Witchcraft, from southeast Michigan. Amabran’s experience stretches back to 1993 when he first began to receive training in Christian mysticism; this led him to the Kabbalah and Ceremonial magic before introducing him to Wiccan inspired neo-Paganism and then Wicca (known in the US as British Traditional Witchcraft). While leading a Pagan youth group in Melbourne, Australia around 2003 he encountered the Path of Light tradition in which he received training and initiation and has subsequently practiced and taught.
Kate Andary-Ochss has been a student of the metaphysical for over two decades now and has been a student of religion for longer. She walks the path of 21st Century Viking, because she lives a tribalistic warrior lifestyle while following the Nordic Pantheon and the word seems to fit for her. She is a founding member of the Temple of Valhalla, and has written a book on Energy Work for everyone. She has her second book in the works, A Walk through the Runes. And the third one called 21st Century Viking. She is also a blogger for Patheos Pagan Blog Site.
Paul Barbary is the Owner of Artes and Craft in partnership with his adorable wife, Pat. Paul has been pagan and a practitioner of magick since he was 11 years old and once ran an “occult” club with his school friends. Now a geezer of 50 years old, Paul is a 3rd Degree High Priest of Moonfire, an Alexandrian Coven of Du Bandi Grassil lineage through his High Priestess and wife. Paul is also a 4 degree and Perfect Initiate in Ordo Templi Orientis and Master of the Serpent Flame Camp (an official chartered OTO body in south west Michigan). Paul is British and so also a practitioner of traditional English Witchcraft. Paul is a herbalist and an incense blender, blacksmith and creator of magickal ritual tools. Paul and Pat teach classes at Artes And Craft, also Convocation, area Pagan Pride Days and other pagan events. Artes And Craft is the largest and most specialized Pagan and Witchcraft store in Michigan and much of the Midwest.
Aurie Brown (Audrey Goulding) is an initiate and elder in NROOGD (a sort of Gardnerian tradition) and of Feri (which is decidedly not) and has been active and teaching in the Craft in Northern California, then Michigan, for about 45 years.
Cara Na Dagda - Car, Gwyn, and Ode three family members embroiled in wildly divergent traditions gather in one room to discuss, debate, and flat-out argue about their magical, mythical, and mundane lives. Also, there's a microphone.
Priestess Miriam Chamani, with her late husband, Priest Oswan Chamani, established the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. It is the only formally established spiritual temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing techniques currently existing in New Orleans. Priestess Miriam’s spiritual work crosses over many religious lines, encompassing a universal reverence for God, the Ancestors, and Spirit. Miriam’s legacy as a celebrated healer, diviner, and bone reader is unprecedented.
Gloria Cunningham - At the forefront of changing the culture of birth as a homebirth Midwife/Doula and Childbirth Educator, Gloria is now using those same skills as an End of Life Doula to usher in the change in the culture of end of life/death. Honoring the power of these thresholds, Gloria helps those she serves manifest an empowered transition. Gloria is an End of Life Doula, First Steps ACP Facilitator, Death Cafe facilitator and Threshold Choir Member.
Phyllis Curott is a spiritual trailblazer and Priestess, an attorney and bestselling author whose groundbreaking books have made Wicca accessible to the world and awakened an entire generation to the Goddess. She is Vice Chair Emerita of the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions and founder of the Temple of Ara. Visit Phyllis at: www.phylliscurott.com
Lady Dame is first and foremost a teacher. She is an internationally known Moth host and story teller who has been delighting audiences around the world for 3 years. She completed her 3rd degree as a High Priestess in the Elder Faith Tradition Craft and a 1st degree High Priestess in the RavenMyst tradition. Lady Dame has been teaching everything from Wicca to Hoodoo and back again in southeastern Michigan for the past 20 years. As important as she believes teaching is, she is also a lifelong student. She counts Kenn Day, Dorothy Morrison, and every person who has ever attended ConVocation for the last 15 years as her mentors.
Mara Evenstar
Ordained Priestess, Educator, Healer and Scholar, Mara Evenstar, MTP, holds a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology with specialization in Spiritual Psychology as well as Organizational Development. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Meridian University in Leadership and Social Transformation. A certified teacher of Realization Process and a Reiki Master Teacher, Mara has been teaching transformational classes and workshops for over twenty years. She is co-owner of Evenstar’s Chalice, Director of Conscious Rites, Board Member of The Intentional Living Collective and co-founder of Sophia Unfolds – all organizations created to support our conscious evolution. More info about Mara can be found at Arammai.com.
Grandmother Elspeth is one of the relics of the olden days - she has been worrying the consciousness of the neo-Pagan movement for over 30 years. Not content with "Wicca 101" or "How to be a Witch," she consistently scrapes off our blankets of unconcern and bares us to the full light of, "Wake up! Take Charge of Your Life! You have the Power to Change the Reality Around You!" Watch out for her. She just might inspire you!
Patricia Fero was born for these times. She is a passionate woman who has dedicated her life to igniting the collective feminine in planetary awakening. Her capacity for clearing her own internalized patriarchy and fierce listening are the magic she brings to every setting. The author of four books, Patricia has shared her wisdom through writing. Her first, Mining for Diamonds shows how people can use adversity to create resiliency. What happens When Women Wake Up? is a road map for clearing internalized patriarchy. Her third book, Sacred Marching Orders, describes the new energy of the solar feminine. Marianne Williamson’s endorsement reads: “Women owning our power and using it collaboratively is what our planet desperately needs. Sacred Marching Orders is a call to women to channel our passion into the healing of the world.”
Patricia has grown an active psychotherapy practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan over the past 30 years. She is assisted by her black cocker spaniel, Dexter. Patricia is certified in a cutting edge advanced grief treatment, Induced After Death Communication (IADC) facilitator. Her fourth book, titled The Other Side of the Door, is a guidebook for connecting with loved ones who have crossed over. Patricia earned a Bachelor's of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan.
She has led workshops and retreats for over 20 years based on her books, as well as other topics empowering women. She is available for speaking engagements, personal coaching, and advanced grief work.
Morgana Grimm is a naturalist, conservationist, hunter, eco artist and lifelong learner. She has taught nature and science oriented programming at many all ages summer camps like MUCC (Michigan United Conservation Camps). She is the artist behind Poking Dead Things.
Lady Kate Henriott is the author (with Baba Teddy) of the newly published 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' Harbor Springs Publishing 2019) as well as 'Tea and Tasseomancy' and 'Talking to the Dead'. She is also the award winning illustrator the 'Energy Annie' series written by Dr. Elizabeth Cosmos. A muralist and installation artist, her municipal art can be seen at many public hospitals and government buildings. Her installations have been seen at such ArtPrize. She is also a descendant of 'Mere Henriod' of absinthe fame and (along with her book) is bringing the original process back to life with 'Mere Henriod's Extraite d'Absinthe which she will be sampling at MPF. They will also be demonstrating 'HexenWeldt' the world's first divination 'board' and RPG (role playing game).
Baba Teddy (Ted Jauw) is the co-author of 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' as well as the co-designer of 'HexenWeldt' (both published on Harbor Springs and available on Amazon, Ingram and various outlets). He is also the author of the SteamPunk novel 'Teslation' whose sequel 'Teslation II' (Harbor Springs 2019) will be debuted at Teslacon 2019. He is a BabaL'Awo (Priest) of Osun Ilode and an Oluwo (Teacher) of Odu/Ifa of the Yoruba traditions of West Africa. He is also 'ordained' in many North and Central American paths including being a 'KonChante' of the Gineh Yoruba Vodou Tradition.
Dianna KaTerra has been a practitioner of the craft for nearly two decades, and an active member of the pagan community for over 5 years. She has taught classes at Convocation, Detroit Pagan Pride Day, and Pagan Pathways Temple. In the mundane world, Dianna is an IT professional and manager with nearly 30 years of experience. She also volunteers her time and talents to the Pagan Community, serving on the board of Detroit Pagan Pride Day and as a staff member here at MPF.
Nathan King - Witch, Nathan King has been a very serious practitioner of modern witchcraft traditions since the beginning of his adolescence. A born psychic and magick maker whose passion is to inspire and share his gifts with the community. He now lives in Salem, Massachusetts and is excited to be working with his community from home.
Jane Lawson is a local artist who honed her art teacher abilities while raising 5 children of her own. Witch, mother, artist extraordinaire, children and adults flock to her, as she is known for her kindness and willingness to help out whenever needed.
Mother Multiverse: A biologist, film maker, and occultist, Shane Wheeler has been practicing magic for twenty years, focusing on chaos magick for the last fifteen. A natural scientist, Shane's approach to the occult has been one of experimentation and innovation, learning and inventing new techniques to see what works, often synthesizing scientific knowledge and various artistic approaches into the art and science of magick, as well as vice versa. Believing strongly in empowering others, they've recently released a series of high impact training manuals for various magick skills under the pseudonym of Simple Psiman through Amazon and other e-publishers. They also continue to create films in the horror sphere with their production company Slashproof Productions.
M. Macha NightMare, whose given name is Aline O’Brien, is a ritualist, both solo and collaborative, internationally published author, and activist. She co-authored The Pagan Book of Living and Dying and serves on the Advisory Boards of Cherry Hill Seminary, the Sacred Dying Foundation, and Poetry Witch Magazine. She has published two other books, and has contributed to anthologies, encyclopedia, religious studies textbooks, and periodicals. Most recently, she wrote the foreword to Lifting the Veil: A Witches’ Guide to Trance-Prophesy, Drawing Down the Moon, and Ecstatic Ritual, by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone. Macha represents the Covenant of the Goddess, and CHS in the American Academy of Religion, Marin Interfaith Council, and United Religions Initiative, and at interfaith symposia throughout the U.S. Currently she serves the inmates of the Wiccan circle at San Quentin State Prison. She blogs at Broomstick Chronicles and Witch at Large: Ruminations from a Grey Perspective.
MeKailia Nimue is a hereditary Witche and Seer with a lifetime of study and experience.
Energy, spirit, natural world, altered state - such as dream realm and trance work, various forms of divination and spellcraft were all considered base knowledge. With lessons starting at a very young age and continued studies she now shares her knowledge and teachings through public venues as well as private group settings. She is the High Priestess of Owls' Grove Coven in N.W. Ohio and is also an active member of the Woodland Wisewomen.
Joseph Noble started his practice in his teens when he found Amber K’s book True Magic in a second-hand book shop. Since then he has walked a winding path working with various groups, not limited to but including Christian mystics, druids, witches, and ceremonial magicians. An avid bibliophile as well as philosopher and psychology student, he is often found reading or out adding more books to his prodigious library. He is very excited to be presenting at Michigan Pagan Festival and looks forward to meeting you all.
Celeste is an author, political activist, and ordained Amazonian Warrior Priestess. She holds a Minerval in the Ordo Templi Orientis and is a lineaged Wiccan Third Degree High Priestess through the RavenMyst Tradition. She is certified in Post Tribal Shamanisim, Three-In-One Concepts, bodywork and energy work and has been practicing in formal settings for over 20 years. She enjoys tinkering with home projects, woodworking and caring for her wives, dogs and chickens.
Corvis Nocturnum is an author, publisher and lecturer who has appeared as a repeated guest speaker at Dragon Con, Scarefest, Parafest and interviewed on the BET Channel's The Lexi Show episode "The Church of Satan". He has written over a dozen books on popular culture. The content ranges from vampires and zombies to the Devil and the occult. He has also been a consultant for A&E Channel's Paranormal States. He is a reverend and media representative for the Church of Satan.
A biologist, film maker, and occultist, Shane Wheeler has been practicing magic for twenty years, focusing on chaos magick for the last fifteen. A natural scientist, Shane's approach to the occult has been one of experimentation and innovation, learning and inventing new techniques to see what works, often synthesizing scientific knowledge and various artistic approaches into the art and science of magick, as well as vice versa. Believing strongly in empowering others, they've recently released a series of high impact training manuals for various magick skills under the pseudonym of Simple Psiman through Amazon and other e-publishers. They also continue to create films in the horror sphere with their production company Slashproof Productions.
Sarenth Odinsson is a Northern Tradition shaman, 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 Sanngetall Press and Bibliotheca Alexandria. He has written for RendingtheVeil.com, and Witches & Pagans magazines. Sarenth holds a B.S. in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and his passions include writing, teaching, theology, religion, and sustainable living. He can be contacted at Sarenth@gmail.com, or his blog at Sarenth.wordpress.com.
Oberon Osiris has been practicing Witchcraft and Wicca since the early ‘70s, and studying various divination methods since the mid ‘60s, as a child. He was an assistant to the founders of Detroit’s first networking and Witch/Pagan umbrella group, Dream Grove of the Sacred Moon (1987 – 1991) and afterwards formed the Great Lakes Pagan Council to much the same effect. He has written and published with 2 Pagan newsletters, the Magic Wand and Crow’s Cause. His coven, Circle of Wondrous Stories has performed many public rituals at Convocation, the Pagan Fest and other venues, mostly between 1991 and 2015 or so. He has held Ministerial credentials with Covenant of the Goddess (member 1999 – 2017) and is planning on rejoining soon.
Renewal Coven is a coven of The Path of Light, or the Path, a secular pre-Gardnerian tradition of Witchcraft. The Path focuses on developing and using our skills to help others and to create a better world in real and tangible ways. The demands the Path places on its practitioners mean that it is not suitable for everyone, but he who says mine is the only way is surely not among the Wise.
Our coven is called Renewal because each of our founding members has undergone a spiritual and life altering renewal in coming to the Path. We have renewed our understandings, renewed our way to learn and to interact with the world and renewed for ourselves who we are and who we wish to be as well as the life path we have before us. Renewal coven is at this time made of the combination of 2 circles; the receptive, sometimes called the women's, circle and the projective, sometimes called the men's circle. The receptive circle is called Serenity because its founding members have focused on the need to be still and calm in a world of chaos and the importance of holding that space. The projective circle is called Firefly because its founding members have been learning the importance that even a small light brings in the darkness.
Yes, it is also because we are all big geeks.
Solinox Silverstar -A self-educated polymath and pursuer of strength and independence in mind and body, Solinox is a libertarian homeschooling mother of six who loves knitting and crochet, science fiction and fantasy, and large quantities of coffee. Solinox is a second degree priestess and student of Phoenix Silverstar in the WISE tradition, a graduate of the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, and the High Priestess of the Weavers of the Web. She keeps a blog at www.patreon.com/solinox.
Jim Two Snakes is a Shamanic Practitioner who has been trained in lineaged Peruvian shamanism, based in Jackson, Michigan. He has been serving his local community for 28 years. Along with his wife Angi Stovall, he facilitates a monthly metaphysics discussion night that is open to the public. He hosts the podcast Around Grandfather Fire, and holds Q’ero (Peruvian) Fire Ceremonies and teaches workshops and classes throughout the year. Find out more at www.anchorandfoxconsulting.com/jim-two-snakes/.
Witchdoctor Utu, an author, founder of the Dragon Ritual Drummers, curator of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and a member of the New Orleans Spiritual Temple, Utu has been presenting and sharing at some of North America‘s largest Pagan, spiritual, and conjure festivals, conferences, and events for the better part of 20 years. He is author of “Conjuring Harriet ‘Mama Moses’ Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad.” If you haven't heard of Witchdoctor Utu, check out his book:
https://buff.ly/2YQxl3a
Omar Khayyam Yeldell is the owner of Spirit Guided Tours. He is a modern-day Shaman, Empath, Spiritual Consultant, and Spiritual Paranormal Investigator. The Philadelphia native and psychic lineal descent was born clairvoyant and empathic. Omar invested several decades studying the occult, world religions, and dream Shamanism. He is also a Reiki/Shamanic healer, web author, and the founder of Desate Spiritual Consultations. He has lectured at the Enlightened Soul Center, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, and Evenstar's Chalice. Omar has a very unique style of lecturing that blends spiritualism, real-life experiences, humor, and Shamanic insights.
Some of the intriguing topics he has lectured upon:
"The Shadow Self"
"Developing Your Spiritual Gifts"
"True Tales of the Paranormal - Vol 1"
"How to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home"
"Encountering THOUght FORMs and Spirit Attachments"
Aside from lecturing, Omar regularly conducts spiritual home cleansing, where he identifies any and all negative energies, entities, and influences that are adversely impacting your home, family, and lifestyle.
Contact info: 727-244-0650, desateconsultations@gmail.com
Amabran is a Priest of the Morrígan and the current High Priest and teacher of Renewal coven, a coven of The Path of Light; a lineaged, initiatory pre-Gardnerian tradition of Witchcraft, from southeast Michigan. Amabran’s experience stretches back to 1993 when he first began to receive training in Christian mysticism; this led him to the Kabbalah and Ceremonial magic before introducing him to Wiccan inspired neo-Paganism and then Wicca (known in the US as British Traditional Witchcraft). While leading a Pagan youth group in Melbourne, Australia around 2003 he encountered the Path of Light tradition in which he received training and initiation and has subsequently practiced and taught.
Kate Andary-Ochss has been a student of the metaphysical for over two decades now and has been a student of religion for longer. She walks the path of 21st Century Viking, because she lives a tribalistic warrior lifestyle while following the Nordic Pantheon and the word seems to fit for her. She is a founding member of the Temple of Valhalla, and has written a book on Energy Work for everyone. She has her second book in the works, A Walk through the Runes. And the third one called 21st Century Viking. She is also a blogger for Patheos Pagan Blog Site.
Paul Barbary is the Owner of Artes and Craft in partnership with his adorable wife, Pat. Paul has been pagan and a practitioner of magick since he was 11 years old and once ran an “occult” club with his school friends. Now a geezer of 50 years old, Paul is a 3rd Degree High Priest of Moonfire, an Alexandrian Coven of Du Bandi Grassil lineage through his High Priestess and wife. Paul is also a 4 degree and Perfect Initiate in Ordo Templi Orientis and Master of the Serpent Flame Camp (an official chartered OTO body in south west Michigan). Paul is British and so also a practitioner of traditional English Witchcraft. Paul is a herbalist and an incense blender, blacksmith and creator of magickal ritual tools. Paul and Pat teach classes at Artes And Craft, also Convocation, area Pagan Pride Days and other pagan events. Artes And Craft is the largest and most specialized Pagan and Witchcraft store in Michigan and much of the Midwest.
Aurie Brown (Audrey Goulding) is an initiate and elder in NROOGD (a sort of Gardnerian tradition) and of Feri (which is decidedly not) and has been active and teaching in the Craft in Northern California, then Michigan, for about 45 years.
Cara Na Dagda - Car, Gwyn, and Ode three family members embroiled in wildly divergent traditions gather in one room to discuss, debate, and flat-out argue about their magical, mythical, and mundane lives. Also, there's a microphone.
Priestess Miriam Chamani, with her late husband, Priest Oswan Chamani, established the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. It is the only formally established spiritual temple with a focus on traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing techniques currently existing in New Orleans. Priestess Miriam’s spiritual work crosses over many religious lines, encompassing a universal reverence for God, the Ancestors, and Spirit. Miriam’s legacy as a celebrated healer, diviner, and bone reader is unprecedented.
Gloria Cunningham - At the forefront of changing the culture of birth as a homebirth Midwife/Doula and Childbirth Educator, Gloria is now using those same skills as an End of Life Doula to usher in the change in the culture of end of life/death. Honoring the power of these thresholds, Gloria helps those she serves manifest an empowered transition. Gloria is an End of Life Doula, First Steps ACP Facilitator, Death Cafe facilitator and Threshold Choir Member.
Phyllis Curott is a spiritual trailblazer and Priestess, an attorney and bestselling author whose groundbreaking books have made Wicca accessible to the world and awakened an entire generation to the Goddess. She is Vice Chair Emerita of the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions and founder of the Temple of Ara. Visit Phyllis at: www.phylliscurott.com
Lady Dame is first and foremost a teacher. She is an internationally known Moth host and story teller who has been delighting audiences around the world for 3 years. She completed her 3rd degree as a High Priestess in the Elder Faith Tradition Craft and a 1st degree High Priestess in the RavenMyst tradition. Lady Dame has been teaching everything from Wicca to Hoodoo and back again in southeastern Michigan for the past 20 years. As important as she believes teaching is, she is also a lifelong student. She counts Kenn Day, Dorothy Morrison, and every person who has ever attended ConVocation for the last 15 years as her mentors.
Mara Evenstar
Ordained Priestess, Educator, Healer and Scholar, Mara Evenstar, MTP, holds a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology with specialization in Spiritual Psychology as well as Organizational Development. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Meridian University in Leadership and Social Transformation. A certified teacher of Realization Process and a Reiki Master Teacher, Mara has been teaching transformational classes and workshops for over twenty years. She is co-owner of Evenstar’s Chalice, Director of Conscious Rites, Board Member of The Intentional Living Collective and co-founder of Sophia Unfolds – all organizations created to support our conscious evolution. More info about Mara can be found at Arammai.com.
Grandmother Elspeth is one of the relics of the olden days - she has been worrying the consciousness of the neo-Pagan movement for over 30 years. Not content with "Wicca 101" or "How to be a Witch," she consistently scrapes off our blankets of unconcern and bares us to the full light of, "Wake up! Take Charge of Your Life! You have the Power to Change the Reality Around You!" Watch out for her. She just might inspire you!
Patricia Fero was born for these times. She is a passionate woman who has dedicated her life to igniting the collective feminine in planetary awakening. Her capacity for clearing her own internalized patriarchy and fierce listening are the magic she brings to every setting. The author of four books, Patricia has shared her wisdom through writing. Her first, Mining for Diamonds shows how people can use adversity to create resiliency. What happens When Women Wake Up? is a road map for clearing internalized patriarchy. Her third book, Sacred Marching Orders, describes the new energy of the solar feminine. Marianne Williamson’s endorsement reads: “Women owning our power and using it collaboratively is what our planet desperately needs. Sacred Marching Orders is a call to women to channel our passion into the healing of the world.”
Patricia has grown an active psychotherapy practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan over the past 30 years. She is assisted by her black cocker spaniel, Dexter. Patricia is certified in a cutting edge advanced grief treatment, Induced After Death Communication (IADC) facilitator. Her fourth book, titled The Other Side of the Door, is a guidebook for connecting with loved ones who have crossed over. Patricia earned a Bachelor's of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan.
She has led workshops and retreats for over 20 years based on her books, as well as other topics empowering women. She is available for speaking engagements, personal coaching, and advanced grief work.
Morgana Grimm is a naturalist, conservationist, hunter, eco artist and lifelong learner. She has taught nature and science oriented programming at many all ages summer camps like MUCC (Michigan United Conservation Camps). She is the artist behind Poking Dead Things.
Lady Kate Henriott is the author (with Baba Teddy) of the newly published 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' Harbor Springs Publishing 2019) as well as 'Tea and Tasseomancy' and 'Talking to the Dead'. She is also the award winning illustrator the 'Energy Annie' series written by Dr. Elizabeth Cosmos. A muralist and installation artist, her municipal art can be seen at many public hospitals and government buildings. Her installations have been seen at such ArtPrize. She is also a descendant of 'Mere Henriod' of absinthe fame and (along with her book) is bringing the original process back to life with 'Mere Henriod's Extraite d'Absinthe which she will be sampling at MPF. They will also be demonstrating 'HexenWeldt' the world's first divination 'board' and RPG (role playing game).
Baba Teddy (Ted Jauw) is the co-author of 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' as well as the co-designer of 'HexenWeldt' (both published on Harbor Springs and available on Amazon, Ingram and various outlets). He is also the author of the SteamPunk novel 'Teslation' whose sequel 'Teslation II' (Harbor Springs 2019) will be debuted at Teslacon 2019. He is a BabaL'Awo (Priest) of Osun Ilode and an Oluwo (Teacher) of Odu/Ifa of the Yoruba traditions of West Africa. He is also 'ordained' in many North and Central American paths including being a 'KonChante' of the Gineh Yoruba Vodou Tradition.
Dianna KaTerra has been a practitioner of the craft for nearly two decades, and an active member of the pagan community for over 5 years. She has taught classes at Convocation, Detroit Pagan Pride Day, and Pagan Pathways Temple. In the mundane world, Dianna is an IT professional and manager with nearly 30 years of experience. She also volunteers her time and talents to the Pagan Community, serving on the board of Detroit Pagan Pride Day and as a staff member here at MPF.
Nathan King - Witch, Nathan King has been a very serious practitioner of modern witchcraft traditions since the beginning of his adolescence. A born psychic and magick maker whose passion is to inspire and share his gifts with the community. He now lives in Salem, Massachusetts and is excited to be working with his community from home.
Jane Lawson is a local artist who honed her art teacher abilities while raising 5 children of her own. Witch, mother, artist extraordinaire, children and adults flock to her, as she is known for her kindness and willingness to help out whenever needed.
Mother Multiverse: A biologist, film maker, and occultist, Shane Wheeler has been practicing magic for twenty years, focusing on chaos magick for the last fifteen. A natural scientist, Shane's approach to the occult has been one of experimentation and innovation, learning and inventing new techniques to see what works, often synthesizing scientific knowledge and various artistic approaches into the art and science of magick, as well as vice versa. Believing strongly in empowering others, they've recently released a series of high impact training manuals for various magick skills under the pseudonym of Simple Psiman through Amazon and other e-publishers. They also continue to create films in the horror sphere with their production company Slashproof Productions.
M. Macha NightMare, whose given name is Aline O’Brien, is a ritualist, both solo and collaborative, internationally published author, and activist. She co-authored The Pagan Book of Living and Dying and serves on the Advisory Boards of Cherry Hill Seminary, the Sacred Dying Foundation, and Poetry Witch Magazine. She has published two other books, and has contributed to anthologies, encyclopedia, religious studies textbooks, and periodicals. Most recently, she wrote the foreword to Lifting the Veil: A Witches’ Guide to Trance-Prophesy, Drawing Down the Moon, and Ecstatic Ritual, by Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone. Macha represents the Covenant of the Goddess, and CHS in the American Academy of Religion, Marin Interfaith Council, and United Religions Initiative, and at interfaith symposia throughout the U.S. Currently she serves the inmates of the Wiccan circle at San Quentin State Prison. She blogs at Broomstick Chronicles and Witch at Large: Ruminations from a Grey Perspective.
MeKailia Nimue is a hereditary Witche and Seer with a lifetime of study and experience.
Energy, spirit, natural world, altered state - such as dream realm and trance work, various forms of divination and spellcraft were all considered base knowledge. With lessons starting at a very young age and continued studies she now shares her knowledge and teachings through public venues as well as private group settings. She is the High Priestess of Owls' Grove Coven in N.W. Ohio and is also an active member of the Woodland Wisewomen.
Joseph Noble started his practice in his teens when he found Amber K’s book True Magic in a second-hand book shop. Since then he has walked a winding path working with various groups, not limited to but including Christian mystics, druids, witches, and ceremonial magicians. An avid bibliophile as well as philosopher and psychology student, he is often found reading or out adding more books to his prodigious library. He is very excited to be presenting at Michigan Pagan Festival and looks forward to meeting you all.
Celeste is an author, political activist, and ordained Amazonian Warrior Priestess. She holds a Minerval in the Ordo Templi Orientis and is a lineaged Wiccan Third Degree High Priestess through the RavenMyst Tradition. She is certified in Post Tribal Shamanisim, Three-In-One Concepts, bodywork and energy work and has been practicing in formal settings for over 20 years. She enjoys tinkering with home projects, woodworking and caring for her wives, dogs and chickens.
Corvis Nocturnum is an author, publisher and lecturer who has appeared as a repeated guest speaker at Dragon Con, Scarefest, Parafest and interviewed on the BET Channel's The Lexi Show episode "The Church of Satan". He has written over a dozen books on popular culture. The content ranges from vampires and zombies to the Devil and the occult. He has also been a consultant for A&E Channel's Paranormal States. He is a reverend and media representative for the Church of Satan.
A biologist, film maker, and occultist, Shane Wheeler has been practicing magic for twenty years, focusing on chaos magick for the last fifteen. A natural scientist, Shane's approach to the occult has been one of experimentation and innovation, learning and inventing new techniques to see what works, often synthesizing scientific knowledge and various artistic approaches into the art and science of magick, as well as vice versa. Believing strongly in empowering others, they've recently released a series of high impact training manuals for various magick skills under the pseudonym of Simple Psiman through Amazon and other e-publishers. They also continue to create films in the horror sphere with their production company Slashproof Productions.
Sarenth Odinsson is a Northern Tradition shaman, 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 Sanngetall Press and Bibliotheca Alexandria. He has written for RendingtheVeil.com, and Witches & Pagans magazines. Sarenth holds a B.S. in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and his passions include writing, teaching, theology, religion, and sustainable living. He can be contacted at Sarenth@gmail.com, or his blog at Sarenth.wordpress.com.
Oberon Osiris has been practicing Witchcraft and Wicca since the early ‘70s, and studying various divination methods since the mid ‘60s, as a child. He was an assistant to the founders of Detroit’s first networking and Witch/Pagan umbrella group, Dream Grove of the Sacred Moon (1987 – 1991) and afterwards formed the Great Lakes Pagan Council to much the same effect. He has written and published with 2 Pagan newsletters, the Magic Wand and Crow’s Cause. His coven, Circle of Wondrous Stories has performed many public rituals at Convocation, the Pagan Fest and other venues, mostly between 1991 and 2015 or so. He has held Ministerial credentials with Covenant of the Goddess (member 1999 – 2017) and is planning on rejoining soon.
Renewal Coven is a coven of The Path of Light, or the Path, a secular pre-Gardnerian tradition of Witchcraft. The Path focuses on developing and using our skills to help others and to create a better world in real and tangible ways. The demands the Path places on its practitioners mean that it is not suitable for everyone, but he who says mine is the only way is surely not among the Wise.
Our coven is called Renewal because each of our founding members has undergone a spiritual and life altering renewal in coming to the Path. We have renewed our understandings, renewed our way to learn and to interact with the world and renewed for ourselves who we are and who we wish to be as well as the life path we have before us. Renewal coven is at this time made of the combination of 2 circles; the receptive, sometimes called the women's, circle and the projective, sometimes called the men's circle. The receptive circle is called Serenity because its founding members have focused on the need to be still and calm in a world of chaos and the importance of holding that space. The projective circle is called Firefly because its founding members have been learning the importance that even a small light brings in the darkness.
Yes, it is also because we are all big geeks.
Solinox Silverstar -A self-educated polymath and pursuer of strength and independence in mind and body, Solinox is a libertarian homeschooling mother of six who loves knitting and crochet, science fiction and fantasy, and large quantities of coffee. Solinox is a second degree priestess and student of Phoenix Silverstar in the WISE tradition, a graduate of the Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary, and the High Priestess of the Weavers of the Web. She keeps a blog at www.patreon.com/solinox.
Jim Two Snakes is a Shamanic Practitioner who has been trained in lineaged Peruvian shamanism, based in Jackson, Michigan. He has been serving his local community for 28 years. Along with his wife Angi Stovall, he facilitates a monthly metaphysics discussion night that is open to the public. He hosts the podcast Around Grandfather Fire, and holds Q’ero (Peruvian) Fire Ceremonies and teaches workshops and classes throughout the year. Find out more at www.anchorandfoxconsulting.com/jim-two-snakes/.
Witchdoctor Utu, an author, founder of the Dragon Ritual Drummers, curator of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and a member of the New Orleans Spiritual Temple, Utu has been presenting and sharing at some of North America‘s largest Pagan, spiritual, and conjure festivals, conferences, and events for the better part of 20 years. He is author of “Conjuring Harriet ‘Mama Moses’ Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad.” If you haven't heard of Witchdoctor Utu, check out his book:
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Omar Khayyam Yeldell is the owner of Spirit Guided Tours. He is a modern-day Shaman, Empath, Spiritual Consultant, and Spiritual Paranormal Investigator. The Philadelphia native and psychic lineal descent was born clairvoyant and empathic. Omar invested several decades studying the occult, world religions, and dream Shamanism. He is also a Reiki/Shamanic healer, web author, and the founder of Desate Spiritual Consultations. He has lectured at the Enlightened Soul Center, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, and Evenstar's Chalice. Omar has a very unique style of lecturing that blends spiritualism, real-life experiences, humor, and Shamanic insights.
Some of the intriguing topics he has lectured upon:
"The Shadow Self"
"Developing Your Spiritual Gifts"
"True Tales of the Paranormal - Vol 1"
"How to Spiritually Cleanse Your Home"
"Encountering THOUght FORMs and Spirit Attachments"
Aside from lecturing, Omar regularly conducts spiritual home cleansing, where he identifies any and all negative energies, entities, and influences that are adversely impacting your home, family, and lifestyle.
Contact info: 727-244-0650, desateconsultations@gmail.com