Hi Everybody,
I’m doing two very special events this fall, fundraisers for two different pagan organizations. The first is in September, in Salem, MA for the PWP, or Project Witch’s Protection. It’s a witchcraft civil rights organization founded by Laurie Cabot to help educate the public and government about Witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism, and the rights of practitioners. It’s a special workshop on the mysteries of the Cauldron, followed by the Cabot Mabon ritual that I will be leading. We plant to feature three oracular priestesses, invoked with three dark goddesses of the Celtic Tradition.
The second fundraiser is for my very own Temple of Witchcraft. We have recently incorporated the Temple of Witchcraft in N.H. and are seeking out our federal nonprofit status with the intention to create a community center, sanctuary and space for the Mystery School and Seminary. Look for more announcements about the Temple soon, but for now, we are kicking things off with a fundraiser for the Temple featuring the magick and mystery of Merlin, with a day long workshop in Barsntead, NH at the lovely Lichenwood Herbals.
Full Info is below. If you have any further questions, email me at Info@christopherpenczak.com.
Blessed be,
Christopher Penczak
The Goddess of the Cauldron:
Mysteries of the Child of Light and Mother of Darkness
A Fundraiser for Project Witches Protection (PWP)
Saturday, Sept 26, 1 PM to approximately 5 PM
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA
Suggested Donation: $75 which includes evening Mabon Ritual. For more information, call 978 744-6274
In this day long intensive, delve deep into the mysteries of the cauldron, the sacred brew of Awen and the magick of the Ladies of the Lake. Through a study of Celtic myth, particularly the story of Ceridwen and Taliesin, we will look at the spiritual significance of the cauldron of the Goddess. She is the force of life, regeneration and true wisdom. She gives birth to the Child of Light that dwells in potential within us all. Through ritual we will align with the powers. Through visionary pathworking we will journey to the otherworld and directly experience the Mother and the Child.
* Discover the image of the cauldron and grail, as a five fold vessel of abundance, transformation, rebirth, inspiration and healing.
* Learn about Ceridwen’s origin as one of the first Ladies of the Lake and the evolution of the godform into Morgan of Avalon.
* Undergo the inner world initiation of the western island with the Great Mother.
* Ally yourself with the sacred herbs of knowledge and wisdom of the brew of Awen.
* Experience the transformation and challenge of the four elements and their animal totems.
* Dwell in the three great darkness of the hut, the womb and the sea.
* Become reborn as the Child of Light, flowing with the powers of inspiration, knowledge , poetry and wisdom.
Through this work, forge the spiritual links to the past Cult of Taliesin and take up the mantle of bardic inspiration fulfilling your True Will in the world, shining like a star upon the Earth.
Mabon Ritual
Sept 26, 7:00 PM – Midnight
The Moose Lodge, 50 Grove Street, Salem, MA
Suggested Donation: $15. Free if you attending the afternoon workshop with a $75 donation. For more information, call 978 744-6274
Join us in a celebration of the Child of Light as he is lost in and returned from the Otherworld. Modron, the Great Mother seeks out Mabon the Child, who descends down into the Underworld as the seasons begin to wither. Like King Arthur, venture into the real m of spirit to seek the child. Consult with the Wise Oracles, speaking to the gods through the Priestesses and Priests of the Cauldron. In visionary journey, consult with the animal allies. Descend through the seven otherworldly caers, the sacred castles, and find the Child of Light, the Cauldron of Transformation and the Fruit of Immortality.
The Mysteries of Merlin: Working with the Magus of Albion
Sunday, Oct 18 10 AM – 6 PM
A Fund Raiser for the Temple of Witchcraft
Suggested Donation, $75
Lichenwood Herbals
12 Old Canaan Road Barrington, New Hampshire 03825
http://www.lichenwood.com – christine@lichenwood.com
603-664-3393 Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Merlin is one of the most recognized figures of Western Myth, the teacher and magician to King Arthur’s Court. His presence looms over the mysteries of magick and the intersection of British Paganism and Christianity. Wise One, Druid, Prophet, Madman and Priest of the Old Ways, he still guides us into the mysteries of the land, the dragon kings, sovereignty, the sword, grail and stone, Avalon and the Goddess. He is the Priest and Guardian of the Albion and the British Mysteries that have greatly influenced modern paganism, magick and witchcraft. Through ritual and visionary journey, contact the Order of Merlins guiding this Age, and forge a connection to their power and wisdom.
* Learn about the historic Merlins in Arthurian Lore – prophetic child, wild man & mentor
* Explore modern Merlin lore from Ceremonial Magick, Theosophy and Popular Culture
* Discover the connections between Taliesin/Ceridwen and Merlin/Morgan.
* Perform Ritual to Align with the energy of Merlin
* Meditate on the Divine Birth of Merlin, whose father was a deity, demon or faery
* Work with the King’s Tower and the Power of the Red and White Dragons
* Meet with the Order of Merlins who guide this Mysteries of this Age
* Encounter the Faery Ladies of the Fortunate Isles, Allies to the Order of Merlins
* Travel to Merlin’s Enclosure ñ The Tree, the Crystal Cave or the Tomb
* Experience the Prophecies of Merlin and how they apply to use today
Through a dual approach of historic research and direct experience work with this living, powerful figure of myth and magick for yourself, for your people and for the benefit of the world.
For those in the Boston area seeking rideshare information, ride shares will be coordinated through Barbara Farrow who can be contacted at gypsywitchbarbara@yahoo.com.