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Friday, October 18
 

4:00pm PDT

Coping with Energy Overload: Grounding Centering and Shielding
Friday October 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Lincoln
At a con it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the high energy levels and multitude of activities. Besides the common advice of 7-2-1: make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep, 2 full meals and 1 shower each day, we will learn basic psychic energy protection techniques of grounding, centering and shielding. Suitable for adults and mature teens aged 12 + with parental permission.
Moderators
SC
Friday October 18, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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5:00pm PDT

Divination: From the Unreal to the Real
Friday October 18, 2024 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Lincoln
Many authors have included existing forms of divination in their work, or, as with Charles de Lint's Weirdin, invented new ones. How does divination in real-life actually work, and how do we distinguish legitimate practitioners and uses of it from fraudulent ones? Suitable for adults and mature teens age 12+ with parental permission.
Moderators
SC
Friday October 18, 2024 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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Saturday, October 19
 

11:00am PDT

History of Magic
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Lincoln
A look at the history of magic, the intersection of magic and science and how the early magicians helped influence modern technology and science.
Moderators
PD
Panelists
IR
AN
Saturday October 19, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Lincoln
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2:00pm PDT

Speculative Fiction as a Tool for Personal Transformation
Saturday October 19, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Lincoln
What SF/F books and other media have transformed your life? Why? How? A classic example: Robert A. Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land gave impetus to the growing polyamory movement.
Moderators
BK
Panelists
IR
GW
Saturday October 19, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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3:00pm PDT

New myths in fantasy world-building
Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Lincoln
Creating new myths and spiritual themes in fantasy world-building. What are some common archetypes? How can we create new myths and deities without appropriating the sacred from other cultures?
Moderators
IR
Panelists
NC
GT
Saturday October 19, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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5:00pm PDT

Introduction to Modern Paganism
Saturday October 19, 2024 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Lincoln
An overview and discussion of modern Paganism, which has been styled as a survival, but is actually more a revival of ancient Earth-centered pre-Christian spiritual beliefs. Bring courtesy and an open mind. Suitable for adults and mature teens aged 12+ with parental permission.
Moderators
SC
Panelists
AD
RL
Saturday October 19, 2024 5:00pm - 5:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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6:00pm PDT

The Hero's Journey and the Re-Invention of Self
Saturday October 19, 2024 6:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Lincoln
Frodo and Gandalf. Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and many others. Their archetypes, Arthur and Merlin. How do heroes grow, change, re-invent themselves through and because of their adventures?
Moderators
SG
Panelists
GW
GT
Saturday October 19, 2024 6:00pm - 6:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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10:00pm PDT

Autumn Circle
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00pm - 10:50pm PDT
Lincoln
October is the month leading up to Samhain, or Halloween. Until then we are still in the harvest season, when we reap the benefits of what we’ve planted and nurtured earlier in the year. This is also time when the veils between the worlds are thin, when we remember and honor our ancestors and beloved dead. This Pagan Circle is open to all adults and mature teens aged 15+ with parental permission who wish to participate respectfully.
Moderators
SC
Panelists
AD
RL
Saturday October 19, 2024 10:00pm - 10:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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Sunday, October 20
 

12:00pm PDT

Tapping the Fountain of Myth
Sunday October 20, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Lincoln
Many authors have used the myths and legends of various cultures as source material. For better or for worse, what are some of the issues involved and how can they enhance or detract from the modern story?
Moderators
GT
Panelists
BS
JC
RB
Sunday October 20, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm PDT
Lincoln
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