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SPIRITUAL HYGENE: Keeping Your Magical Life And Practice Clean And Safe ~ Learning the techniques of spiritual cleansing and magical protection is the most practical of the magical skills you can acquire. As you progress in the magical life you will, without question, encounter the bad as well as the good in the people, places and things you encounter. It is therefore absolutely necessary that you understand the principles and learn the techniques of spiritual hygene. You life and your sanity may well depend on how well you take care of yourself and your surroundings. This workshop will tell you why and how to cleanse and protect yourself and your home in almost every situation.

Presented by Jack Montgomery aka Gray Owl Shadowdancer, Powwow, Hoodoo and shaman who has studied world religions academically and personally since the early 1970s. Gray Owl is also a folklorist and practitioner of Powwow and Hoodoo. He has written numerous articles for Pagan magazines and has published the book American Shamans: Journeys with Traditional Healers.

WISE WOMEN: A Discussion Of Influential Wise Women ~ An anthropological discussion of specific wise women in history, art and literature; the role these wise women held, the spheres of sway that at once empowered and degraded women throughout history, why some were and are still seen as shameful; while others are regarded as paragons, how they pertain to human cultural development. Gorgo, Cleopatra, Boadicea, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great and Morgan Le Fey are among the Wise Women to be discussed.

Presented by Pamela Anderson aka Lady Weavr who has been active in the Middle Tennessee Pagan community for over twenty years. She's taught several classes over the years at past PUFs, local businesses, as well as, new age fairs. She's happiest working behind the scenes helping others learn about various neo-pagan paths or just that bit of insight that students need to continue along the path toward their own bliss.

EXPLORING THE FEMININE DIVINE ~ Calling the Spirits of our Ancestors we come together as Women both young and old honoring the Great Mother. Connect, Connect, Connect to the power within! For Women only, this workshop will focus on spiritual connections and feminine empowerment through Ritual work. Please bring a musical instrument, small mirror, a pen and a journal or notebook. This workshop is for Women only from first menses to Crone.

Presented by Rev. Nancie M. Clark who is a Minister and Co-Founder of Spirit of the Earth Church Inc. in Kentucky, and President of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hopkinsville, KY. She comes from a culturally diverse family with a combination of Pagan, Voudon, and Santerian Roots which has contributed to her versatile personal spirituality, she has studied Philosophy and Theology. Her passions include: Interfaith dialogue, Goddess studies, creating and performing Ritual experiences, divination readings, meditation, dance, gardening, and life! She honors the Sacred in all and her Ancestors always. Visit her at; www.spiritoftheearth.org http://www.spiritoftheearth.org

ROBED IN MAGIC ~ Participants will make (and probably finish) their own ritual robes. The simple pattern (three cuts, two seams, and hems) has been historically documented as early as the Bronze Age, and it can be put together in about an hour then decorated at your leisure. Put your own magic into your own sacred garment! Celtic woven tapstries, pins, needles, and thread or floss will be provided so you can get started. Options for lining and adorning the coat will be discussed. The cost for materials for this class is $20.
POWER STONE BRACELETS ~ Choose the stones that you need to wear to bring you that which you need; power, love, strength, money. $10
Presented by Rachel Strange a wife, mother, jewelry maker, prize winning chef, co-owner of Ritual Gifts and a do-it-yourself witch. Her jewely has actually been worn in the movie "Constellation" (with Billy Dee Williams, Lesley Anne Warren, Zoe Saldana, Gabrielle Union, and Rae Dawn Chong" She is currently working on several Pagan cookbooks.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND NATURE RELIGIONS ~ Why evolution is so important to our intimate relationship to nature and why all ecosystems have their own unique spirit and role. Our environment consists of more than just the air we breathe & the ground we walk on. All sights, sounds, chemicals, animals and plants with which we share the world are part of our environment. Each species is involved in a delicate dance with all other species that is called evolution. That process has intimately formed us and all other life. And it is still at work. Why should such an intimate process be of concern to a Pagan?

Presented by Peggy Anderson who spent her formative years working as a scientist in National Wilderness areas studying biology, zoology, ecology & evolution, with an emphasis in swamps. She spent much of those years alone in the wilderness while studying for her BS in zoology, MS in ecology & doctorate research in evolution. She credits that experience as the thing that turned her from an atheist to a pagan, a path she has been on for 15 years. She lives on 40 acres on the outskirts of Hoenwald,TN with 1 spouse, 2 dogs, 2 cats and slew of chickens.

MAGICAL FOCUS ~ an indepth discussion about different types of magical foci that you can use, discovering what works best for you, as well as an exploration about mental focus during spell work.

Presented by David Clark who is a co-founder and Vice-President of Spirit of the Earth Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In the more mundane world he is a full-time college student seeking a degree in Human Services, and currently works as a mental health associate with male adolescents. David's spiritual practices usually revolve around Heathen and Shamanic traditions, with a splash of Voudon to keep things interesting.

PSYCHOMETRY ~ Are you born with psychic abilities? Can only a chosen few learn this ability? And, what is psychometry anyway? Attend this workshop and learn that everything contains energy and objects that are with you all, or most, of the time contain your energy which can be read, felt or seen by those who are open. Some say you must be born with this psychic ability known as psychometry while others believe it is a skill that it can be learned. We will share stories and experiment to see which is true. Be sure to bring an object that is usually close to you (ring, bracelet, keys, etc.) for an exercise.

Presented by Michael Cheiron aka Lord Cheiron who has traveled many spiritual paths during his life, he has been a witch since 1993, is the High Priest of LunaFyre Family Teaching Coven, a High Priest, a Board Member, Clergy Weaver and Elder with Family Wiccan Traditions International, is a Reiki master and Voyager Tarot teacher, he and his wife owned and operated 'Wisdom Quest' in Atlanta for several years and Michael has taught at Inner Space and was on staff at the Atlantian Mystery School. He holds a degree in Social Psychology, an MSW and a Ph.D. in Gerontology.

THE FIVE LEVELS OF BEING AND PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
This class describes those levels; Physical, etheric, astral, mental, and spiritual. You will also discuss paranormal beings, such as ghosts, vampires, fay's, spirits, mermaids, dragons, angels, demons, possessions, hauntings obsessions, and the behaviors of these more commonly encountered creatures,what you would need and do if you want to be a competent paranormal investigator, what to expect, protective measures/precautions, history & folklore concerning paranormal beings.

CLERGY AND CRISIS deals with counseling, working with hospice patients, funerals, funeral homes, grave site ceremonies, what to do from the moment of death until after the remains have been released from the custody of the funeral director, counseling the bereaved, and working with the dying/terminally ill, and crisis events in which clergy, Priestesses and Priests find themselves involved.

Presented by Kevin Gardner (Lord Cebhion) who has been counseling and teaching, for over 30 years. A student of the Wiccan Faith since the early 70's, trained through the Church & School of Wicca, was formally consecrated as a Bishop through Apostolic Succession and elected into the Bishop's College of The Church of Seven Planes, a Bishops appointment with the Four Winds Fellowship and Clergy with the Federal Prison System in Terre Haute, Indiana, an Interfaith Minister working with Hospice patients, High Priest of the Temple of Ishtar, and a Professor of Spiritual Studies on staff for the "Interfaith Seminary" where he specializes in Wicca, Alternative Spirituality and the Paranormal. He has been published in Circle Magazine, Fate, Pan Gaia and the Blessed Bee. His books include; A Handbook For Wiccan Clergy, The Wiccan Minister's Manual, A Guide For Priests and Priestesses, and The Pagan Clergy's Guide For Counseling, Crisis Intervention and Otherworld Transitions.

SIGNS OF MAGICK: USING BINDRUNES AND RUNE SCRIPTS ~ This workshop will teach basic and advanced techniques of using the Futhark row in sigil magic. We will cover magical intent, formulation of runic inscriptions, and combining runes in sigils for magical effect. This class presupposes a basic knowledge of the runes and their meanings.

Presented by Michael Hubbard who has been a polytheist and student of rune magic for over twenty years. He was a founding member of Nashville's SPIRAL pagan networking organization and has been a staff member for PUF and Pagan Pride. Michael holds a third degree in the Oak, Ash, & Thorn American Eclectic Wiccan Tradition.

WHAT'S YOUR STORY? ~ Stories leave an indelible mark on our psyches. The ancients knew this and used stories for explaining the natural world around them and to instill ethics into their youth. But what is this magic that makes stories become part of us? And more importantly, what is YOUR story?

Presented by Trudy Herring, a.k.a. Mama Dragon who is a storyteller and Pagan minister. A founding member and current Realm Coordinator of Summerland Grove Pagan Church, she has been active in the Memphis, TN Pagan community for over 15 years. She is a consulting elder of Temple of the Sacred Gift and co-founder with Amanda Riley of SDCW-ATC of the Daughters of the Moon spiritual retreat for women. Her published works include Rabbit's Song, co-authored with SJ Tucker, and two short stories, "The Spell" published in Mark Fitzgerald's Tales of Fantasies, and "Dragon Solstice" in Dragons Composed.

SENSUAL DANCE ~ Dancing for your lover or your deity requires spiritual and sensual movement. Attaining spiritual love for yourself and learning how to project emotion through your body will be the focus of this class. There will also be instruction on how to be a good audience for a sensual dance. This is an adult class held at Jill's Yurt. If you would like to bring your lover or friend as an audience for yourself, please do! A limited number of volunteers to be receptors will be allowed if needed.

GUEDRA ~ Guedra is a trance ritual done by the Tuareg people of Africa. It is a blessing dance for the tribe, involving rhythmic chanting and transcendent motions. We will briefly discuss the traditional dance, and the dance as it is done by non-Africans in the festival environment. Dancers, drummers and chanters welcome. This is an adult class held at Jill's Yurt.

CONSTELLATION VIEWING PARTY ~ Wouldn't it be nice to just sit and spend some time finding constellations with friends? Handouts will be available. Bring a chair or blanket and a flashlight. If you know any star lore, or star related legends, come and share them!

Presented by Jill "Zebeebah" Fazio who has had a love affair with dance for over 20 years. With praise, encouragement and steadfast direction tempered with humor, she has made dancers from naysayers and performers from shrinking violets. Her passion is infectious and she brings new perspective to all she touches. Jill has been teaching bellydance for over 5 years locally, and traveled as a burlesque feature dancer for 11 years before that.

INQUIRING MINDS is a workshop on how to walk a clear path and turbo boost your spells with strategic thought work. Not quite Jedi mind tricks - but close! Please join in for an explanation of how some of the newest discoveries about our brains can be applied to spell work and life paths with amazing results. Learn to dial up the day you want, avoid spells that fizzle, and supercharge your energy work. Whether you're brand new to magick or an experienced old soul, come have fun exploring new tools and get your intuition and intellect on the same page.

Presented by Calyx Harris, a passionate Episcopagan, weight loss and creativity coach, writer, quilt artist and triathlete. A teacher of comparative theology, communication strategies, and destiny manifestation, she has been active in the pagan community for over 15 years. She taught workshops in the early days of PUF and is excited to get to travel back to Tennessee to do so again.

SPELLING IT CORRECTLY is a work shop designed to teach you how to do real magick without blowing your feet off or screwing up your karma. You will learn about everything from cord magick to sex magick and everything in between, why astrological, moon, sun signs and days of the week are important to your spelling.

Presented by Tish Owen, whose second book Spell it Correctly was released in December 09 and has gotten rave reviews and even better, good sales since. She has been a practicing Pagan for more than 18 years, is the coordinator of Pagan Unity Festival and owner of the Goddess and the Moon. She was coerced into doing this workshop by others whom shall remain nameless.

NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY: Creation of Spirit and essence. An anthropological discussion of "Who is the Creator?" from several Native American backgrounds including the Navajo and the Cherokee. "The Creator" gave us our spirit and the "essence of life" within each of us. This "essence of life" is energy. Certain spiritual guides can be drawn to people based on the person's energy level. Spiritual guides walk with people throughout their journey upon the Earth. The discussion may also include the medicine wheel, spiritual guides, and their influence within our lives. This class is a discussion so please feel free to bring your own ideas of "Who is the Creator?" to the table and respect for the beliefs of others.

Presented by Jonathon M. Feaster, aka Graywolf, who has been a solitary practitioner for several years. He has extensive background knowledge on Native American culture and shamanism through personal experiences, studies, and academic studies. He is looking forward to completing his Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education and Behavioral Sciences in the spring of 2011.