Llewellyn Author Deborah Blake/Onyx
Deborah Blake is a Wiccan High Priestess who has been leading her current group, Blue Moon Circle,
for three years. She is the author of Circle, Coven and Grove: A Year of Magickal Practice, published by
Llewellyn in 2007. Her second book will be coming out in fall of 2008.
When not writing, Deborah runs The Artisans¹ Guild, a cooperative shop she founded with a friend, and works as a jewelry maker, tarot reader, an ordained minister and an intuitive energy healer. She lives in a 100 year old farmhouse in rural upstate New York with five cats who supervise all her activities, both magickal and mundane.
About her book:
Green, Celtic, Alexandrian, Eclectic ... every circle, coven, and grove of Witches is as unique as the magick they practice. No matter what kind of Witch you are, High Priestess Deborah Blake's guide to ritual has something for you.
Part instruction manual, part personal journal, and part Book of Shadows, this all-in-one ritual handbook is an ideal tool for busy Witches, new covens, and new priestesses, priests, or coven leaders. Celebrate the Wheel of the Year with original group rituals that can be used as written, personalized to reflect your coven's unique style, or modified for solitary practitioners. Along with practical tips on ritual basics, there are beautifully written New Moon rituals, Full Moon rituals, and Sabbat celebrations for each month and season.
Circle, Coven & Grove presents basic correspondences for magickal practice and coven work essentials such as circle etiquette. With seasonal spells, blessings, and rituals for celebrating holidays, increasing energy, giving thanks, healing, and more, this friendly book has everything you need.
Sandy Caswell - "Your Book of Shadows"
Sandy Caswell is an Interfaith Minister and Pagan Priestess with
over thirty years experience leading rites, rituals and celebrations. See
Sandy at the Willow Grove Booth.
Gems of the Nile - "Introduction to Belly Dancing: The Basic Steps" & "The Gems of the Nile Performance"
The Gems of the Nile are comprised of women brought together by the allure of Middle Easter Dance and music.
MISSION STATEMENT
We believe that this ancient dance form has inspired us to present this art form in a creative and education
manner for all audiences.
Oracle DancingGoat - "Introduction to Paganism"
An Initiated Witch since 1987. Was Ordained as a Universal Life Church Minister
on March 21, 1990 and she founded the Wiccan Church of Caldera the same year.
She currently serves as Co-founder and High Priestess of
"Coven of the Sacred Pentacle". Oracle is dedicated to positive public awareness
of our Pagan community.
In the Pagan Pride Day tradition of service to the community, Oracle will provide a introductory look at Paganism directed to the non-pagan or uninitiated.
Josh - "Children's 'What are you thankful for?' Art Show, Create Your Own Art" & "Children's Circle"
Joshua resides in Rochester, NY. He is a Teacher's Assistant and is hoping to one day be a teacher. He has worked in a number of camps and really enjoys working with children. Josh considers himself spiritual and has identified himself as Pagan for the last few years.
Seeker - "Native American Children's Games" & "Native American Pictographs"
Seeker believes that non-indigenous people are being called by Great Spirit to walk the Good Red Road
with the Natives; to understand the ways of the Elders, to teach the children, and to act responsibly; ever
keeping in mind the effects of our choices on future generations.
Callia Underhill - "Folk and and Pagan Acoustic/Vocal Music"
Jo Lynne Valerie - "Positive Energy Raising" with Circle Songs and Dances to raise positive energy, followed by a Healing Circle
High Priestess and Holistic/Pagan writer Jo Lynne Valerie resides in Penfield, New York. She was raised in
European WitchCraft and has studied mainstream Wicca for more than a decade. She founded and facilitates an
opening WitchCraft learning Circle in Rochester New York and is High Priestess of her coven, the Sacred Circle
of The Hidden Path. View her writings at www.NaturesWisdomMagazine.com
and www.FullMoonRisingMagazine.com
Learn about upcoming classes and open rituals by contacting Jo Lynne at
JoLynne@FullMoonRisingMagazine.com or
(585) 802-8473.