April 15th, 1pm
Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine street, Montreal)
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Author Brendan Myers, Ph.D, will discuss, read from, and sign copies of “Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear: The 22 Relationships of a Spiritual Life and Culture – And Why They Need Protection“.

This is Brendan’s latest philosophical work, and the most ambitious to date. From our private loves to our most public commitments, from our own bodies to the Earth as a whole, and even the way we address the gods, this book shows us how the sacred appears not in ‘things’, but in *relationships*.

Yet these relationships are so often saturated with fear: from fear of judgment or failure, to the fear of other people, to the fear of death itself. This book looks at what our relationships would be like if they were not so saturated with fear.

More info about the book:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47%3Acircles-of-meaning&catid=19%3Aaboutbooks&Itemid=8

Brendan Myers is the author of eight books, including six nonfiction works, a novel, and a strategy game. He earned a doctorate in philosophy from NUI Galway (Ireland), and really loves the city of Montreal.

More info about Brendan:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7%3Aaboutbrenarticle&catid=7%3Ainfo&Itemid=16

And Bren’s other books:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=4

Sunday, March 18, 2012
2:00pm until 5:00pm
1928 Ste, Catherine Street, 3rd floor
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Come join Alain and Diane (in collaboration with the MPRC) to celebrate the Spring Equinox and Ostara at the same time. Ostara is celebrated in honnor of Oestre, Saxon Goddess of fertility.

The cold and darkness are leaving us to make place for the Sun and all the beautiful colors will awaken again. It is a time for new births, for planting, new beginnings and fertility……..

We ask if possible that you bring for the activity, a SMALL FLOWER POT, and FOOD TO SHARE.

We hope that you will be able to join us for a beautiful afternoon of celebration.

Diane & Alain

Special 2 for 1! Offer limited! We will meet at 6pm for a short full moon ritual and begin the movie night around 7pm. The two activities will happen in the club’s office. Bring drinks and sweets for everyone, this full moon is a community moon!

We will NOT meet in the hall building. The two activities are in the CLUB’S OFFICE.

Such a great evening of entertainment was had by all who attended the Beat the Winter Blues fundraiser last night. I do believe we doubled the number of attendees from last year and the money raised will go to a fund for travel subsidies for people who wish to attend the Gaia Gathering conference in Toronto in May of 2012.

The event hosted a cauldron brimming with talent. We had storytelling, singing, dancing, spoken word, and magic! All the artist generously donated their time and talent for this fundraiser, so we owe them a debt of thanks.

To find out more about these artists, please visit their sites, attend their events, and buy their stuff. These artist work hard for your support.

• Loran Magie Mystique (website, Facebook)
• Shayne Gryn (website, Facebook)
• Taelstrum (website, Facebook)
• Alex and the Goddesses
• Linda Demissy
• Kym Dominque Ferguson of Madpoetix
• Laura Jane Beach (website)
• Ryan & Pascal

This was the second time we put on the Beat the Winter Blues event and I strongly suspect it won’t be the last!

Update: here are some of the performances that were filmed that night:

Second Open Tea information session
Saturday, January 28th from 7-9:30PM
Happy Tree Yoga Studio (4010 Ste-Catherine Street West, suite 200)

All Montreal-area women who are interested in the Sisterhood of Avalon and an 8-week Learning Circle starting in February are welcome to attend. The cost is free but small donations to cover the space rental are appreciated. Cookies and snacks are welcome! Please feel free to pass this info along to any interested women and contact me with any questions.

For more information about the SOA, feel free to visit: http://www.sisterhoodofavalon.org/.

Lastly, please RSVP by sending them an e-mail at (daughter.of.seas@gmail.com) so they can know how many women to expect. Looking forward to sharing sacred space with you!

Imbolc Ritual
Thursday, February 2nd, 6pm – 8pm
Third floor of Melange Magique (1928 Ste. Catherine West)
FREE
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The MPRC will be running a public path of lights ritual for Imbolc in the upstairs room of Melange Magique.

During the ritual, we will be offering visitors the chance to walk the labyrinth of candles in meditation or contemplation

Note: You need not bring anything but you. Please no flowy robes/clothes as the candles are all on the floor.

Atwater Library and Computer Centre
1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, QC H3Z 1X4
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Cost: $10

Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Entertainment starts at 7pm.

An evening of music, story, poetry, magic, and song to raise funds for the Canadian National Pagan Conference, Gaia Gathering taking place in Toronto in May 2012.

Performers include:
Taelstrum (Hobbes & Shayne)
Kym Dominique Ferguson (Spoken Word poet)
Loran Magie Mystique (stage magic)
Laura Jane Beach (Bluegrass / Folk / Indie)
and more to come!

Would you like to see what we’ve got planned for the Yule Fair this weekend? You can download a PDF of the program that will be available this weekend and see for yourself.

Keep in mind that this PDF may look a bit weird, but the layout allows us to print an 8 page booklet on 8.5 x 14″ pages, folded in half.

Yule Fair 2011 Program

Don’t forget about the Yule Fair taking place this coming weekend! Here are two events you don’t want  to miss:

• Sunday morning: Pagan Sunday brunch at Cafe Theatre (1832 Rue Ste-Catherine West)
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• Sunday evening: we will be holding a Yule Ritual (7pm, Melange Magique) where you should bring a candle that you can hold comfortably in your hand.
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Time:  Saturday, December 3rd at 10am – December 4 at 10:00pm
Location: Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

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Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend website

Welcome to the 2011 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join us for a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!