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Relief Results!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:52:00 +0000

A heartfelt congratulations and 'thank you' goes out to all the volunteers and donors from this weekend's Divine Relief fundraiser. Together we raised over $1 300 to benefit the Redcross relief work for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. As the government of Canada is matching all donations made up until February 12th, this means our contribution will make up $2600!

I think we'll all be able to smile about that for a while.

In especial I want to express my gratitude to Catharine Allan for all the work she did to pull this together. She really gave a lot of her time and energy to make this event a success. So too did JD Hobbes of the MPRC. On behalf of the Montreal community, THANK YOU!

Events This Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (Samantha) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:03:00 +0000

There are special community events at Le Mélange Magique Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, February 7th. Don't miss out!

Public Imbolc Ritual
Saturday, February 6th starting at 2:30pm

"Saving the Seed Corn"
February is the time of retreat, contemplation, and discipline.
Beyond our eyes, growth is still happening deep under the snow-covered ground.
We need to be patient to ensure an abundant future: we cannot squander our seed corn.

To bring:
A handful of pennies and a drinking vessel for ritual
Optional: Drum, rattle, pillow
Recommended: Finger food to share and eating utensils
Donations appreciated!

Divine Relief Fundraiser
Sunday, February 7th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Public Ritual to follow at 5:00pm

Lend a helping hand to Haiti in their time of need by having your fortunes read! Catharine Allan, the Montreal Pagan Resource Center, Montreal Diviners, and Le Melange Magique will be hosting a day of tarot readings, divinations, and Reiki, with all proceeds to be donated to the Red Cross (redcross.ca).

There will be an opening prayer led by Catharine Allan to kick off the event at 12pm, and a public ritual by Hobbes of the MPRC to close the event at 5pm for all who want to attend them.

*Next weekend:
Friday February 12th: Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid, 7-9pm
Saturday February 13th: Introduction to Druidry, 10am - 5p
(Registration with payment due by February 10th!)

Anna Riva Books Are In Stock!

noreply@blogger.com (Samantha) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:06:00 +0000

We have received books by Anna Riva! Back in print, these books are a spellcraft must-have for reference to rituals, prayers, candles, seals, herbs, incense, and oils.

Our stock now includes:

The Modern Witchcraft Spellbook*
Spellcraft, Hexcraft, and Witchcraft*
New Revised Helping Yourself with Selected Prayers Vol 1 & 2*
Powers of the Psalms*
Devotions to the Saints
Candle Burning Magic*
Secrets of Magical Seals*
The Modern Herbal Spellbook*
Magic with Incense and Powders
Golden Secrets of Mystic Oils Revised Edition*

Get your copy while supplies last!

*These books are not available on our website yet. Feel free to e-mail us to add them to your online order or call us to have one put aside for you to pick up.

Sabbat Sale this Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Don't forget to come in and get all your ritual supplies for Imbolc this Sunday!

Every Sunday that falls before or on one of the eight Sabbats,
everything in our catalog is 10% off!

Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on your magickal essentials!

Discounts are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

Crescent Moon School Open House

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:49:00 +0000

CMS OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION

Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.

Friday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm FREE

CMS Level 1 starts Wednesday February 10th
Every Wednesday for 20 weeks (6 pm - 9 pm)
$300 (in three payments of $100)

Divine Relief Fundraiser

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:26:00 +0000

Many of us are horrified by what has happened to those living in Haiti and are trying to think up ways to help out. Come consult Montreal's top diviners as they donate their time, talents and services to raise funds to help with the recovery in Haiti. Catharine Allan (river-rain.com), the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), Montreal Diviners and Le Melange Magique will be hosting a day of tarot readings, divinations, and Reiki, with all proceeds to be donated to the Red Cross (redcross.ca).

Sunday February 7th 2010, 12pm - 4pm

The day will open at 12 with a prayer led by Catharine, and there will be a public Pagan Ritual led by Hobbes at 5pm.

Dedicate your heart to the Earth this Valentines' day!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:36:00 +0000

Have you been looking into studying a natural path of spirituality, but weren't sure what it was all about? Ever wondered what modern Druids practiced? Now is your chance! On Valentines' weekend we will be hosting Ivan and Fearn from the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids from the Green Mountain Druid Order who will be giving both an introductory overview as well as a full day exploration of the Druid's path.

Friday February 12th: Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid, 7-9pm

An inspiring power point presentation exploring the magical, mysterious and empowering world of modern Druidry and the Green Mountain Druid Order.

($10 donation suggested)

Saturday February 13th: Introduction to Druidry, 10am - 5pm

What is the Druid's path? How do we become fully aware, alive and empowered as Caretakers of the Earth? How do we prepare for the earth changes? Fearn and Ivan will teach and guide a full day exploration into the magical world of the Druid; including the Awen, the power of truth sharing, journey to our inner grove to find our power and meet our guides, Earth Mysteries and the Brigid's Flame Ceremony.
$75

To sign up to either of these wonderful events, call us at the store at 514-938-1458. As space is limited, please try to register as early as possible!

Workshops for 2010 so far!

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:51:00 +0000

Reiki I (Robyn)
Join us in this intensive course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki. Time will be given for practice as well.
Saturday January 16th, 11 am - 5 pm $150

Introduction to Paganism & Wicca (Scarlet)
This is you chance to ask those burning questions about Paganism. Is it a religion? What are the basic beliefs? Where does it come from?
Saturday January 16th, 4 pm FREE

I Have a Rock...now what? (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Tuesday January 19th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $30

Spellcraft 101 BILINGUAL (Brenda & Francois)
Wednesday January 20th, 7 pm - 9 pm
$35 or sign up for 101 & 102 and pay $30 each

Introduction to Crystal Healing (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Thursday January 21st, 7 pm - 9 pm $30

Developing a Daily Practice (Amanda)
Daily spiritual practice is a commitment to self-care, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Depending on your tradition and beliefs, it may also be a commitment to your gods, coven- or Craft-mates. For a daily practice to work for you, it has to be something that satisfies your spiritual goals and that you enjoy. It also must fit into your daily life. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the reasons for undertaking a daily practice, as well as its most common forms and commonly-encountered obstacles. We will then develop individual plans for starting, and maintaining, a daily spiritual practice.
Thursday January 21st, 7 pm - 9 pm $25

Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine)
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Thursday January 21st 7 pm - 9 pm $20

Reiki Share (Robyn)
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday January 23rd, 1 pm - 4 pm $10

Spellcraft 102 BILINGUAL (Brenda & Francois)
Wednesday January 27th, 7 pm - 9 pm
$35 or sign up for 101 & 102 and pay $30 each

Psychic Development 3 (Catharine)
For everyone who has completed level 1 and 2 this workshop is available to you! We will begin to give readings to each other and you will be guided to go deeper into what you sense. We also will talk about ethics, how, what,if and when to tell others what you see for them. This is meant to be intensive so there will be no more than 4 people in the course at a time
Thursday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm $ 40

Element Series: AIR (Amanda)
Natural elements are a foundational underpinning of many esoteric traditions. In this series of classes we will explore the ones commonly associated with the five points on the witches’ pentacle using activities designed to bring us in tune with their energies. We will also explore their history, magical associations, and some common symbology. Each class will focus on a separate element. The course is designed as a series that builds over eight weeks, but they can be taken individually.
Thursday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm $30 (for $120 for all 5 classes)

CMS OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
Come one and come all to the CMS Open house evening. See what the students from three levels of study have been working on all Autumn & Winter! Meet the teachers and discover what is expected for the coming session. This is the best opportunity to register for the February Level 1 class. Please note that the CMS Level 1 class take no more than 5 students so as to provide each student with personalized attention and guidance.
Friday January 28th, 7 pm - 9 pm FREE
** please note that only 8 students will be accepted into Level 1 **

Reiki II (Robyn)
This course is only open to Reiki practitioners who have already received their First Degree of Reiki. Topics covered will include Reiki symbols and their uses, long-distance treatments, mental/emotional healing treatments, mind-to-mind techniques, chakra harmonization, Crystal grids and and formal initiation to the second degree of the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki using the American Reiki Mastery Association's style of initiations.
Saturday January 30th, 11 am - 5 pm $250

SNEAK PEAK @ FEBRUARY!!

Tue Feb 2 IMBOLG DAY

Tue Feb 2 Dark Side of Faerie (Sam) 6:30-8:30pm $30
Wed Feb 3 CMS Level 1 starts and is every Wednesday for 20 weeks 6-9pm $300 (in three payments of $100)
Thu Feb 4 Psychic Dev 1 (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Thu Feb 4 MPRC Discussion (Humanity’s Quest for Enlightenment/Ascension) 6:45-8:45pm FREE
Thu Feb 11 Element Series: Fire (Amanda) 7-9pm $30
Thu Feb 11 Soul Mates (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Fri Feb 12 Life & Training of a Contemporary Druid (OBOD - Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids) 7-9pm $10 donation
Sat Feb 13 Reiki 1 (Robyn) 11am - 5pm $150
Sat Feb 13 Introduction to Druidry (Ivan & Fearn of OBOD- Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids) 10am - 5pm $75

Sun Feb 14 VALENTINE'S DAY

Thu Feb 18 Psychic Dev 2 (Catharine) 7-9pm $40
Sat Feb 20 Intro to Crystal Healing (Robyn) 1-3pm $30
Thu Feb 25 Element Series: Water (Amanda) 7-9pm $30
Thu Feb 25 Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine) 7-9pm $20
Sat Feb 27 Psychic Dev 1 (Catharine) 1-3pm $40
Sat Feb 27 Psychic Dev 2 (Catharine) 3:30 - 5:30pm $40

Blue Moon

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:40:00 +0000

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 14H14 (2:14PM), 2009
NEW YEAR'S EVE

An uncommon astrological event spurs the term "Once in a Blue Moon" to mean not very often. This is due to the infrequency of a second full moon occurring within a single calendar month. There are approximately 41 Blue Moon within each century.

This is a time to harness the strength of the full moon and make the rare suddenly very possible. Enact great change in your life, make a wish, do something you would only do "Once in a Blue Moon" and ENJOY it!

For news on this event see the following article:

Lunar event happens ‘once in a blue moon’

• Phenomenon has nothing to do with color, everything to do with time

By Naomi Klouda
Homer Tribune

While a blue moon consistently gives poets fodder and feeds the imagination of stargazers, its presence is a scientific marker for a rotating earth that by its own clock, ignores the Julian calendar.

And only once in every 20 years, the blue moon appears on New Year’s Eve, as it will this year.
“The moon is out of phase with the days – for it to make its complete cycle it’s about 28 days. It doesn’t coincide with our month, and that’s why it is out of sync with our Julian calendar,” explained retired high school science teacher Bob Hartley “It’s simply the occurrence of two full moons in one month.”

The moon brings with it heightened energy for tides and ushers in new weather patterns. This year’s tide will be minus 4.5 feet, the lowest of the month, at 8:18 a.m. on Dec. 31. High tide that day will be 20.8 feet at 1:37 p.m., though it isn’t the month’s highest tide.

----- rest of the article can be read by CLICKING HERE -----

Boxing Weekend Sales!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:18:00 +0000

This weekend we will be offering
10% off everything in our store's usual catalog
BOTH Saturday AND Sunday.
Plus, as an added bonus, there will be a
liquidation table with items up to 75% off!!
Come on in and check it out!

Video Journal of the Yule Fair by April-Anna

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:11:00 +0000

Its not too late!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:13:00 +0000

Don't panic!! If you are a last-minute shopper, we still have plenty of wonderful gift ideas for you in store:

jewelry * bath bombs * body products
* candles * tarot sets * pendulums*
crystal balls * trinket boxes * glass teapots
* tea * oil & oil diffusers * incense & incense holders *
wind chimes * chakra meditation kits * and much more!!

Sunday Sabbat Sale

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:58:00 +0000

Every Sunday that falls before or on one of the eight Sabbats,
everything in our catalog is 10% off!

Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on your magickal essentials!

Discounts are not reflected online but adjusted to credit card charges when order is processed.

Find out more in our Yule Sabbat Shop!

Magic of Snow

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +0000

Ever consider the wondrous and miraculous world of snow and snowflakes? Every snowflake is unique. By some miracle they crystallize into forms that are NEVER the same twice. This miracle lends its magic to the mystical sparkling of the snow through the crystalline reflections. They are magic, magic you can share with your children, too.

Here are some ideas of things to do with kids and the magic of the snowflake.

Teach them about the first man to photograph the snowflake: Wilson Bentley. (http://snowflakebentley.com) This man managed to photograph the snowflake in the early 1920's. Draw snowflakes or use white chalk on dark blue construction paper. Do snowflake cut outs too!

Other fun things to do include these fun stocking stuffers:
- little snowman kit
- little Christmas tree kit

Enjoy the beauty of our snow. Step out in the evening and see the glittering magic of the snowflakes upon the ground.

Holiday Shopping & Weather

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:05:00 +0000

Snow snow and more snow! Dress for the weather, winter has arrived!

Our hours are fluctuating to accommodate the holiday season. Starting December 16th our hours will change.

Wednesday through Friday December 16th - 18th open 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday December 19th open 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday December 20th open 12:00 - 5:00pm
Monday through Wednesday December 21st - 23rd open 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday (Christmas Eve) December 24th open 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday (Christmas Day) December 25th CLOSED
Saturday (Boxing Day) December 26th open 12:00 - 6:00pm
Sunday December 27th open 12:00 - 5:00pm
Monday through Wednesday December 28th - 30th open 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday (New Year's Eve) December 31st open 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday (New Year's Day) January 1st CLOSED
Saturday January 2nd open 12:00 - 6:00pm

After January second we return to our regular hours.

CHRISTMAS GIFT RETURN POLICY

there are no refunds, only exchanges with receipt, with original packaging and in good condition (no exceptions)
no exchanges on December 26th or 27th
exchanges possible right through till January 10th for items bought throughout December
items not returnable include: herbs, resins, oils, teas, and incense

Have a very happy and safe holiday shopping!

Thank You!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:23:00 +0000

On behalf of all of us who attended the Yule Fair this past weekend, a very heartfelt wish of gratitude goes out to everyone who made this our best one yet!

Scarlet
Hobbes
Sam the Elf
Jorn Samsguy
Debra
Yan & Jessie

To our courageous staff who held the fort all weekend, a special thanks goes out to

Brenda
Francois

Thank you everyone who came to the wonderful talks, the exciting vendors room, the guest dinner, and the lovely Yule Ritual! See you all again soon!

Yule Fair Surprises!

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Discount Days!

Huzzah! Huzzah! There will be a celebration of -10% throughout the weekend to kick off the Yule season shopping for gifts! Come celebrate with us!!

Dinner with the Authors!

Join us SATURDAY, December 5th, after the fair. We will pilgrimage a couple blocks away to have dinner at Angela's Restaurant. This restaurant predominantly caters to Italian foods, but has a remarkably wide variety of other foods, including vegetarian. We will be arriving there shortly after 6pm. The address is: 1662 boul de Maisonneuve Ouest. If you wish to call and find out more about their menu, you can reach them at 514-933-2000. Let them know you are with Scarlet's Group!

The Yule Fair Schedule is now available!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:49:00 +0000

Have you been looking forward to the Fair as much as we have? Now you can find out what's going on at which time by checking out the speakers' schedule on our main website. You can also choose to view the schedule as a PDF, too!

Wow! Just one more week! I can't wait!

It's getting closer to Yule by the day!

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Boy, its been a little while since we've posted, hasn't it? That's because we've been busy preparing for the Yule shopping season, and we have all sorts of new things in, and with much more to come in the next few weeks, this promises to be a very exciting holiday indeed.

New Books:

Field Guide to the Little People, by Nancy Arrowsmith
A unique guide into the realm of elves, faeries, hobgoblins and other not-so mythical creatures. This guide was originally published in 1977 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Now, revised by Arrowsmith, it is available again at long last.

Palmistry: The Universal Guide, by Nathaniel Altman
This accessible encyclopedic guide will take you through the fundamentals of using hand analysis to provide insight into everything from relationships and sexuality to career and spiritual fulfillment.

Writing the Divine, by Sara Wiseman
This book guides the reader through channeling and channeled writing, including what to expect when first starting out. You will learn to use a journal for spiritual growth and to manifest your goals through writing.

Cunningham's Book of Shadows, by Scott Cunningham
Recently discovered in a battered manila envelope, this previously unpublished manuscript was penned by Scott in the late 1970s or early 1980s. This rare book includes original spells, rituals, and invocations and an herbal grimoire. Featured in the design are Scott''s actual hand-written notes and hand-drawn signs, symbols, and runes.

New Products:

The Buddha Board Box
This box set includes a reusable Buddha Board and a bamboo brush for painting designs with water that will slowly fade away. This serves as a reminder to clear your mind, let go, and begin anew. It also contains a book within, called The Art of Letting Go, which is a wonderful meditative journey and guide to finding a little bit more of that inner calm we all so crave.

Meditative Mazes & Labyrinths
Throughout history, cultures around the world have used mazes and labyrinths as tools to help calm and center the body, mind and spirit. Today we can meditate on these ancient symbols for healing, spiritual growth, guidance and transformational change. This box set includes a book of the history of mazes, colored pencils and the outlines of 80 mazes and labyrinths to aid youi on your journey.

Mandala Astrological Tarot
Created by renowned astrologer and tarot expert A.T. Mann, this box set includes a full 78 card tarot book and a beautifully color-illustrated book to provide clarity and guidance for your tarot readings.

Coming Soon:

more sage smudges
Badger Balms
Shoyeido's traditional Japanese incense
more stones
singing bowls
witch balls
inspiration tree balls
more calendars
gargoyles
chalices
and much much more.

Don't forget! Our Yule Fair is only 2 weeks away! Come visit on December 5th and 6th to check out the crafts of many local artisans, meet Judika Illes, Brendan Myers, Rob St. Martin and Arin Murphy-Hiscock. There will be all sorts of workshops and panel discussions, all for FREE!

noreply@blogger.com (Samantha) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:05:00 +0000

It's that time of year again! Come join us for our annual Yule Fair and see what the community has to offer. We will have local artisans and diviners selling their goods and services. There will be various free panel discussions and workshops. Take this opportunity to meet authors Judika Illes, Brendan Myers, and Arin-Murphy Hiscock. Pick up unique and handcrafted holiday gifts for your loved ones, then participate in the public Yule Ritual on Sunday December 6th at 6:00. Stay tuned for an updated events list!

Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:34:00 +0000

The Montreal chapter of the Kabbalah Center will be hosting a special event on called Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret on Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm at the Centre St. Pierre (1212 Panet, Montreal, Qc H2L 2Y7)

Here is a little of the excerpt from their website:

Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret is a live event that brings the power of Kabbalah to you. More than a scholarly presentation of Kabbalah, its an experience that will empower you to take your life to new heights using the secrets of this ancient wisdom.

In just 2 hours, you will learn the roots of lifes most enduring secrets and begin a journey that can change your life. A central teaching of Kabbalah is that you are destined to live a joyous, abundant life, free of chaos. We aim to show you how.

[...]

A few of the things you'll learn at Kabbalah: The Best Kept Secret:

Make sense of the world around you and take control of your life
Understand the nature of the universe and why you are here
Take away practical, real-life tools that will help you deal with current challenges
Learn your true destiny and start to live the life you were born to live

Upcoming Workshops for November

noreply@blogger.com (Roo) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:09:00 +0000

I Have a Rock (Sam)
Wondering whether to use a rough stone or a tumbled stone? Maybe you want to know how to cleanse different stones. Having trouble remembering which one does what? Discuss the answers to these questions and learn how to incorporate stone-work in your life.
Tuesday November 10th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Exploring The Root Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We begin with the Root Chakra dealing with grounding, stability, survival, and fears. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation.
Wednesday November 11th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Psychic Development II (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Thursday November 12th, 7 - 8 pm, $40

Psychic Development I (Catharine)
Discover the many ways we receive our psychic gifts. Intuition, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Channeling etc. Practical exercises to help identify your particular gift. Discussion and questions answered. There will be a guided meditation and message circle where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday November 14th, 12 - 2 pm, $40

Psychic Development II (Catharine)
Take the next step in your development by exploring multiple ways of receiving messages and visions. We will do more in depth work with meditation, energy work and practice readings on each other. Guided meditation and message circle follows, where everyone will get psychic messages from Catharine!
Saturday November 14th, 3 - 5 pm, $40

Reiki I (Robyn)
Join us in this intensive course to learn all you need to know to become a First Degree Reiki Practitioner. Topics covered will include: the history and origins of Reiki, the ethics of being a Reiki practitioner, what the hand positions are in a full Reiki session, how to treat others as well as yourself, and formal initiation to the Usui Shiki Ryoho style of Reiki. Time will be given for practice as well.
Sunday November 15th, 11 am - 5 pm, $150

Exploring The Navel Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Navel Chakra dealing with confidence, creativity, pleasures, passions, and guilt. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation
Wednesday November 18th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Intro to Crystal Healing (Robyn)
There are many ways one can explore alternative healing these days, but one of the more popular and easily accessible ways is the laying on of stones on the body to re-align energies, combat maladies and increase the body's natural harmony. Join us in this introductory workshop to learn more about this peaceful mode of healing
Thursday November 19th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Understanding and Clearing Karma(Catharine)
What is Karma? How do different traditions see it? Can we clear our Karma? There will be a meditation for clearing your Karma. We will also discuss finding ways to generate good karma.
Thursday November 19th, 7 - 9 pm, $40

Chakra Cleansing (Catharine)
Intro to energetic cleansing of the chakras. Guided meditation to cleanse
Saturday November 21st, 12 - 2 pm, $40

Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine)
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Saturday November 21st, 3 - 5:30 pm, $20

Reiki Share (Robyn)
Are you a Reiki practitioner looking to practice your skills? This is the event for you! Now offered on a monthly basis, you will be able to come and exchange Reiki sessions with other Reiki practitioners with help and supervision from a Reiki Master of the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. This is an excellent way to gain confidence in your skills as a healer and to connect with other students of Reiki. Please RSVP early, as space is limited.
Saturday November 21st, 1 - 4 pm, $10

Exploring The Solar Plexus Chakra (Scarlet)
Chakras are energy pools within us. Throughout our lives we draw energy from these pools and accumulate experiences which may block the flow of the energy. We continue with the Solar Plexus Chakra dealing with willpower, self-control, self-awareness, strength, and shame. In this workshop, you will discover the various correspondences associated with this chakra that will help you explore it, cleanse it and balance it. We will end the session with an exploratory meditation.
Wednesday November 25th, 7 - 9 pm, $30

Mediumship (Catharine)
Exploring what mediumship is and what it is not. We will attempt to contact those who have crossed over so you may bring a photo or an object of the person or pet if you wish. There will be a guided meditation, discussion and messages from spirit with Catharine.
Thursday November 26th, 7 - 9 pm, $40

Developing Daily Practice (Amanda)
Daily spiritual practice is a commitment to self-care, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Depending on your tradition and beliefs, it may also be a commitment to your gods, coven- or Craft-mates. For a daily practice to work for you, it has to be something that satisfies your spiritual goals and that you enjoy. It also must fit into your daily life. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the reasons for undertaking a daily practice, as well as its most common forms and commonly-encountered obstacles. We will then develop individual plans for starting, and maintaining, a daily spiritual practice.
Thursday November 26th 7-9pm $25

Attracting Love Workshop (Catharine)
How do we attract more love into our lives? Is there a magic solution? Is there something you're doing "wrong"? These are common questions we will explore as I help you to attract what you want! Meditations and Messages from Catharine will follow.
Saturday November 28th, 12 - 2 pm, $40

Psychic Practice Circle (Catharine)
This is a workshop open to everyone who has the desire to practice their intuitive skills. You will be guided to do various types of readings on each other - so come on out!
Saturday November 28th, 3 - 5:30 pm, $20

The Big Idea: Neo-Paganism

noreply@blogger.com (Samantha) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:03:00 +0000

The radio station The Big Idea invited Scarlet and Hobbes to speak about paganism and the meaning of Halloween. The interview is available at The Big Idea website here:

http://bigideackut.blogspot.com/2009/10/neo-paganism.html

"This time we talk about contemporary Paganism and the pagan meaning of Halloween. I am joined by Scarlet Cougar from the Montreal pagan supply store Melange Magique (http://www.themagicalblend.com/) and Hobbes, a Pagan writer and storyteller involved in the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (http://www.paganuniverse.com/mprc/). We discuss what Paganism is, what it means to be a Pagan today and how they approach holidays we would not usually connect with anything too religious. Hobbes and I also sing a (somewhat altered) Christmas carol towards the end!"

A Halloween Treat

noreply@blogger.com (Samantha) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:20:00 +0000

To celebrate one of the staff's favourite holidays, Melange is offering a Halloween treat to our customers! The Trick is that we ask you to arrive in your best costumes. Those adorning costumes* will receive 10% off on their purchase on October 31st!

*Please note, coming dressed as a muggle does not apply.

Book Explosion!

noreply@blogger.com (T. Scarlet) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:58:00 +0000

Opening the book shipment today revealed so many new books!! The genre focuses mostly on Ceremonial and Alchemical rare books from England, but also included some other genres and even one from a local author!

Please understand that rare books are exactly that, rare. This means that they are difficult to obtain and tend to be more costly, especially when imported over an ocean. Many of the books below are one time treasures and will not appear on our website. So drop into the store or call us to set one aside to add to your online order as soon as possible before they are all gone.

HERBAL BOOKS
The Green Wiccan Herbal
ISBN: 9781906525873 $26.95
Simple and colorful illustrations bring 52 herbs to life as Silja teaches herbalism, spell crafting and rituals in this book.

SPELL WORKING
Magick for the Kitchen
ISBN: 9780982397121 $22.95
This is not a cooking book. Instead it is a great collection of magick for the everyday witch who works with items common in their own kitchen!

The Spellcrafter's Reference
ISBN: 9781578634521 $21.95
Eileen Holland has produced some of our best reference collections. Here is yet another focusing on magickal timing.

Vodou Love Magic
ISBN: 9781594772481 $19.95
There is a shamanic aspect to Vodou. Learn about it and how to use the Lwa's in magical work for love.

Witch's Coin
ISBN: 9780738715872 $23.50
Yet another book by our very loved Christopher Penscak (who might be visiting us in the Spring of 2010). His newest book is about prosperity magic for abundant, balanced, healthy living.

PAGAN WAYS
Magic Words: A Dictionary
ISBN: 9781578634347 $30.95
This dictionary includes all sorts of magical words from the common "Amber" to the very odd "Iggly wiggly woo" to some we have heard before like "Shazam". Where do they come from? What do they mean? How are they used?

Hekate: Liminal Rites
RARE BOOK - $41.95
This is a study of the rituals, magic and symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the Crossroads from Greek mythology. A must own by anyone studying liminality or ritual, or those walking a Greek Reconstructionist path of Paganism.

An Examen of Witches
ISBN: 9780486473581 $19.95
From the 16th century study of witchcraft series of books by Montegue Summers (such as Malleus Malificarum) comes this look of France's ruthless inquisitor, Henry Boguet.

Seidways
RARE - $45.00
Norse Shamanism has never been so well explored as it is in this book. Discover the world of possession and serpent mysteries.

Cunningham's Book of Shadows
ISBN: 9780738719146 $25.95
At last the unfinished manuscript of Scott Cunningham's Book of Shadows has finally been published. Llewellyn Publishing completed the unfished sections with excerpts from Cunningham's Guide for the Solitary Practitioner. A few selected covens have owned copies of this long before it came to print. One customer looking through the book commented how this book reflected a much more traditional aspect of craft, more than any of Cunningham's previous works. In his honor, This book is now available to all. (HARDCOVER)

Both Sides of Heaven
RARE - $44.95
This book is a collection of 18 essays exploring the origins, history, nature and magical practices of Angels, Fallen Angels and Demons.

CEREMONIAL, HERMETIC, ALCHEMICAL
Aleister Crowley: A Modern Master
RARE - $35.95
This is a biographical account of Crowley's life.

Mastering the Art of Ritual Magick: Volume II: Grimoire
RARE - $33.95
This is a "next step" kind of book for those practicing energy work, ritual, and magick... excellent for the intermediate or advanced practictioner.

The Secret Fire
RARE - $18.95
This is part of the Golden Dawn's Alchemical series. It's main focus is the chakras.

Book of Treasure Spirits
RARE - $44.95
This is a grimoire of magical conjurations to reveal treasures and catch thieves by invoking spirits, fallen angels, demons and fairies.

A Collection of Magical Secrets & A Treatise of Mixed Cabalah
RARE - $41.95
This is a collection of works from the Renaissance period in history about magic and spells through the eyes of Agrippa. The second part of this book explores the key of Solomon as related to the Cabalah.

Key of Solomon the King
ISBN: 9780486468815 $11.95
Dover Publishing has put out an inexpensive version of the Key of Solomon by MacGregor Mathers. It is a replacement to the now out of print favorite by other publishers.

Hermetic Alchemy: Science and Practice
ISBN: 9780982352113 $29.95
A publication by the Rosicrutian Order and the Golden Dawn is the second book in the series to The Secret Fire mentioned above.

Hermetic and Alchemical Writings of Paracelsus
ISBN: 9781578988341 $60.00
This two in one set of works was translated by E. Waite. Paracelsus was an alchemist from living from 1493 to 1541. This looks at his life as well as his written works in Alchemy and Hermetics.

NECRONOMICON
Necronomicon by Joshua Free
ISBN: 9780976170488 $53.95
A hard cover version of the Necronomicon.

Necronomicon
ISBN: 9780892541461 $150.00
This is a collector's edition of the Necronomicon that is hard cover, cloth bound.