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Tejas Web Magical Calendar, Spring 2008

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April 18 - May 23, Fridays, 7-10pm
MAGICK OF THE ELEMENTS
With Cat Dancing and Midnight
In this class we will awaken within us the clarity and knowing of Air, the passion and will of Fire, the mystery and daring of Water, the silence and strength of Earth, and the swirling cauldron of Spirit. Join us in discovering and celebrating the Magick of the Elements. This class is for beginners or those wishing to deepen their relationship with the Elements.
Sliding fee scale: $80-$140. To register call Midnight at 512-373-4411 or e-mail events@ancient-mysteries.net. Please register ASAP--class space is limited.

May 4, Sunday, 5pm
RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF BELTANE
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd., Austin

May 10, Saturday
TEJAS WEB BUSINESS MEETINGS:
RITUAL CELL, 1pm
QUARTERLY MEETING, 3pm
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Open to all who have attended a Tejas Web event and want to help take care of the business of Tejas Web.

June 21, Saturday, 7pm
RITUAL FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Location TBA.

March 18, Fourteen years ago..

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Fourteen years ago today [March 18, 2008] about 30 of us gathered under a
live oak tree on an early spring Texas morning. It was a
balmy morning. The very first buds of bluebonnets were
beginning to break open and show their blue. We barely
knew each other and we surely didn't know what the next
week would hold. It was the first Texas Witch Camp. It was
the first Reclaiming Witch Camp to be offered outside of
the three home sites in California, Michigan, or British
Columbia.

Starhawk, Carol McAnnally, and a woman from the Northwest
named Rosemary had come to guide us through a 6-day
intensive. We worked the story of Persephone. Not the one
of my children's story book, where she is carried against
her will into the underworld. In our story Persephone
chose to step into the dark, into the mystery, into the
unknown. For better or worse, each of us also chose to
walk a stone-lined path into the deep. The rock beneath
our feet was limestone, riddled with caves and mysterious
channels of flow. The sky overhead was a waxing moon over
the deep heart of Texas.

The ritual that night didn't end. We were left in the
underworld for a day, one day in hell. I think that for
years later our Tejas camps resonated with the pattern of
that ritual; a day when it felt like everything was
difficult, hellish. In the good camps, for the lucky ones,
we emerge and celebrate our return to the world of life.
When the week was done we danced the spring. The paths of
Stonehaven were thick with bluebonnets so that we stepped
carefully not to crush them. And the first Tejas Web had
been woven into the larger Reclaiming world of magic.

Today I am in Washington DC for actions against the war.
And as we walk the streets and contemplate the cold floors
of jail, I will never loose my way to the well of memory.

Love,
Juniper

Tejas Web Magical Calendar, Winter - Spring 2008

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(revised 1/22/08)

All events in Austin unless otherwise indicated.

February 2, Saturday, noon-5pm
BRIGID FAIRE AND RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF BRIGID
At The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Contact Deanna Marie, spankingrace@yahoo.com

February 9, Saturday, time TBA
SACRED LAND, SACRED SERVICE
A work day in service to the land in the Texas
Hill Country. Details available soon.

February 17, Sunday, 1pm
TEJAS WEB QUARTERLY MEETING
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Open to all who have
attended a Tejas Web event and want to help take
care of the business of Tejas Web.

February 20 and 27, Wednesdays, 7-10pm
THE MYSTERIES OF TAROT: A BEGINNER’S PATH
With Cat Dancing and Suzanne
Are you drawn to the Tarot, but aren’t sure how
to get started? Do you feel confused or
intimidated by the cards, unsure of your ability
to read their meanings? This class offers a path
into the mysteries of the Tarot, an experiential
introduction to the cards from an intuitive and
magical perspective. The class explores the key
meanings and magical energies of the Tarot--Major
and Minor Arcana, including the Court cards. You
will learn basic spreads and gain confidence in
reading the cards. You are invited to join us on
this path into the mysteries of the Tarot! No
Tarot or magical experience required. Sliding fee
scale $50-$100. Contact Suzanne,
mcanna314@hotmail.com, 512-282-5541, or Cat
Dancing, catdancing13@yahoo.com, 512-608-1701

March 3 - April 7, Mondays, 7-10pm
MAGICK OF THE ELEMENTS
With Cat Dancing and Midnight
In this class we will awaken within us the
clarity and knowing of Air, the passion and will
of Fire, the mystery and daring of Water, the
silence and strength of Earth, and the swirling
cauldron of Spirit. Join us in discovering and
celebrating the Magick of the Elements. This
class is for beginners or those wishing to deepen
their relationship with the Elements.
Sliding fee scale: $80-$140. To register call
Midnight at 512-373-4411 or e-mail
events@ancient-mysteries.net. Please register by February 29.

March 21-23, Friday evening 6pm – Sunday 4:30pm
RIVER OF TEARS – IN-DEPTH WORK WITH THE PENTACLE OF PEARL
With Morgana and Suzanne
This weekend intensive offers time and space for
deep personal work in a peaceful, natural
setting. We honor and call on Ancestors,
Descendants, and Fey, and summon the ancient
magic of the Witch’s tool, the Pentacle. With
meditation, trance, the shaping and directing of
energy, sound and rhythm and movement, ritual,
art and dream, we seek the flow of the River of
Tears, which draws us into deepening relationship
with ourselves, others, and communities.
Through the Pentacle of Pearl--the energies of
Love, Knowledge, Wisdom, Law and Liberty--we
release and empower the flow of the River of
Tears within ourselves, acknowledging our grief
for what is wounded and our hope for healing, and
finding tools for creating relationships with communities/within communities.
Prerequisite: Elements of Magic or equivalent.
Iron Pentacle experience strongly recommended.
Fee: $100. A $25 non-refundable deposit holds
your space. Contact: Morgana, ethos@texas.net,
512-478-5282; or Suzanne, mcanna314@hotmail.com, 512-282-5541

March 29, Saturday, 2pm
RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF OSTARA
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

April 1-22, Tuesdays, 7-10pm
THE PATH THE SOUL WALKS: TAROT AS THE STORY OF OUR OWN BECOMING
With Cat Dancing and Suzanne
From each moment when the Fool stands looking
out at the great unknown, remembering to breathe
and daring to trust, to the ever-changing Wheel
where we must find that place of balance and
center, to the great Cosmic Dance of the World:
the Tarot is the story of becoming. In a world
where a Cup can be a Holy Grail, a womb, or our
heart; a Sword can be Excalibur, an idea, or a
single word - our deepest knowing emerges.
This experiential 4-session class explores the
Major Arcana of the Tarot as a mirror of the
lights and shadows of our soul, an opening into
the powers of desire, will, choice and magic.
All levels of Tarot experience are welcome.
Seasoned reader, sincere novice, or anywhere in
between--if you feel called, we invite you to
join us as we journey with the Tarot through the
mystery of who we have been, are, and may become.
Bring a Tarot deck, a journal, and a willingness
to let go of your assumptions and teachings and
look with fresh eyes. Sliding fee scale $90-$150.
Contact Suzanne, mcanna314@hotmail.com,
512-282-5541, or Cat Dancing, catdancing13@yahoo.com, 512-608-1701

May 4, Sunday, 5pm
RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF BELTANE
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

May 10, Saturday
TEJAS WEB BUSINESS MEETINGS
RITUAL CELL, 1pm
QUARTERLY MEETING, 3pm
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Open to all who have
attended a Tejas Web event and want to help take
care of the business of Tejas Web.

June 21, Saturday, 7pm
RITUAL FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
Location TBA.

Classes, Feasts, Workshops - Fall 2007-Winter 2008

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All events in Austin unless otherwise indicated.

NOVEMBER

November 4, Sunday, 7pm

RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF SAMHAIN

At The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

November 6 and 13, Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 pm

THE MYSTERIES OF THE TAROT: A BEGINNER'S PATH

With Cat Dancing and Suzanne

Are you drawn to the Tarot, but arenÕt sure how to get started? Do you feel confused or intimidated by the cards, unsure of your ability to read their meanings?

This class offers a path into the mysteries of the Tarot, an experiential introduction to the cards from an intuitive and magical perspective. The class explores the key meanings and magical energies of the Tarot Major and Minor Arcana, including the Court cards. You will learn basic spreads and gain confidence in reading the cards.

You are invited to join us on this path into the mysteries of the Tarot! No Tarot or magical experience required. Please bring a Tarot deck (or ask us if you need to borrow one.)

Sliding fee scale: $50-$100. For more details or to register, contact Suzanne, mcanna314@ hotmail.com, 512-282-5541, or Cat Dancing, catdancing13@yahoo.com, 512-608-1701

November 12 December 10, Mondays, 7-10pm

THE MYSTERIES OF THE FAERY STAR

with Midnight and Cedar

The seven pointed star, like the pentacle, has a long and rich history of occult powers and meanings. Explore this portal which is called the Faery Star, Elven Star, Star of the Pleiades, the Cherokee Star, and the Star of the Seven Sisters, to name a few.

In a ritual setting, learn about the symbol that connects myth and legend from Aboriginal Australia, Celtic Britain, North America, Ancient Greece, The Indian subcontinent, Japan and Mayan Mexico. What powers and potential magical practices and lessons does the Septagram contain?

Join us at the center of the seven directions prepared for discovery and experimental magik. Mysteries of the Faery Star presumes but does not require basic magickal training such as Elements of Magic.

Sliding fee scale: $70 - $149. Contact: Cedar (poisonivypixie@hotmail.com, 512-320-0413) or Midnight (Midnight@ancient-mysteries.net, 512-373-4411)

November 18, Sunday

1pm - TEJAS WEB RITUAL CELL MEETING

3:15pm - TEJAS WEB FALL QUARTERLY MEETING

At The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

DECEMBER

December 7-9, Friday evening Sunday afternoon, Central Texas

RIVER OF BLOOD: IN-DEPTH WORK WITH THE PENTACLE OF IRON

With Morgana and Suzanne

This weekend intensive offers time and space for deep personal work in a peaceful, natural setting. We honor and call on the Ancestors and the Fey, and summon the ancient magic of the WitchÕs tool, the Pentacle. With meditation, trance, the shaping and directing of energy, sound and rhythm and movement, ritual, art and dream, we seek the flow of the River of Blood within ourselves.

This intensive is intended to work with The River of Tears: In-Depth Work with the Pentacle of Pearl (see March 2008). These Rivers of myth and tale carry the stories of our own personal journeys. Our energy rides their waters. The currents of the River of Blood and the River of Tears draw us into deepening relationship with ourselves, others, and communities.

Through the Pentacle of Iron --the energies of Sex, Self, Passion, Pride and Power--we channel and enhance the flow of the River of Blood within ourselves, claiming our ancestral truth, embracing our human birthright, and strengthening our skills and powers.

Prerequisite: Elements of Magic or equivalent.

Sign up for both intensives at a special fee rate, or sign up for either class individually. Both: $150, payment in full due at first class; each: $100. A $25 deposit in advance holds your space.

Contact: Morgana, 512-478-5282, ethos@texas.net; or Suzanne, 512-282-5541, mcanna314@hotmail.com

December 22, Saturday, daytime

RITUAL FOR THE WINTER SOLSTICE

At The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

2008

FEBRUARY

February 2, Saturday, times TBA

BRIGID FAIRE AND RITUAL FOR THE FEAST OF BRIGID

At The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd.

MARCH

March 21-23, Friday evening Sunday afternoon, Central Texas

RIVER OF TEARS: IN-DEPTH WORK WITH THE PENTACLE OF PEARL

With Morgana and Suzanne

This intensive is intended to work with The River of Blood: In-Depth Work with the Pentacle of Iron (see December 2007). These Rivers of myth and tale carry the stories of our own personal journeys. Our energy rides their waters. The currents of the River of Blood and the River of Tears draw us into deepening relationship with ourselves, others, and communities.

Through the Pentacle of Pearl --the energies of Love, Knowledge, Wisdom, Law and Liberty--we release and empower the flow of the River of Tears within ourselves, acknowledging our grief for what is wounded and our hope for healing, and finding tools for creating relationships with communities/within communities.

Prerequisite: Elements of Magic or equivalent

Fee: $100 for this intensive only. ($150 if you have registered for both River of Blood and River of Tears.) A $25 deposit in advance holds your space.

Contact: Morgana, 512-478-5282, ethos@texas.net; or Suzanne, 512-282-5541, mcanna314@hotmail.com