SassyCon 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

Putting All Your Cards on the Table

Friday May 9, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

Are you intrigued by the ancient tradition of tarot card reading? Perhaps you've dabbled in reading your own cards but feel uncertain about your interpretations. Let Debra Lori be your expert guide into the fascinating realm of Tarot. She'll demystify the symbolism of each suit and teach you how to decipher them in various spreads. From understanding different types of spreads to discovering the one that resonates with you, Debra's workshop caters to beginners and those overwhelmed by the wealth of information. By the workshop's conclusion, you'll not only gain confidence in your Tarot skills but also be equipped to give mini readings to your fellow participants. It's an enriching journey into the mystical world of Tarot that you won't want to miss!

Speakers

Debra Lori

Debra Lori is a 3rd Degree Alexandrian, High Priestess of her coven, The Phoenix Rising, and was born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts. She is an Interfaith Minister, an Elder in the New Wiccan Church, International, as well as a full-time Psychic/Medium. As a gifted psychic medium... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #2 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

10:45am CDT

Let it Swing! Pendulum Magick

Friday May 9, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

St. Joseph's Room

Join me to explore the practice of pendulum divination. We'll delve into its origins, mechanics, and practical uses. Through lecture. meditation, and exercise, you'll learn to use the pendulum for guidance and insight. Whether you're experienced or new to divination, this workshop offers a chance to deepen your understanding. Discover how to ask precise questions and interpret responses confidently. My aim is to provide an interactive and engaging journey into spiritual exploration and self-discovery. If you don't have a pendulum be sure to visit the SassyCon Marketplace before class and purchase one!

Speakers

Russell Hamel

Born and raised in the heart of Texas, Russell was born with a deep reverence for the natural world and its mystical energies. After being an eclectic witch for over a decade, his journey into British Tradtitonal Wicca began in the historic streets of Salem, Massachusetts, where underwent... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
St. Joseph's Room 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

1:30pm CDT

The Fastest Way To Balance The 4 Elements

Friday May 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #2

You will be guided into a state of deep relaxation, where you will connect with the magical inner presence of the four elements. Through this transformative encounter, these four aspects of your psyche will be activated, balanced, and harmonized. Deep Relaxation: Experience a guided journey into a profound state of calm and tranquility. Elemental Connection: Connect with the magical inner presence of the four elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Psychic Activation: Activate the four elemental aspects of your psyche, unlocking their unique energies and potentials. Balance and Harmony: Achieve a balanced and harmonious state, integrating the elements within yourself for holistic well-being. Please note: Bring a Yoga mat and a comfortable pillow for your relaxation. A blanket can be useful too. Clothes should be relaxed as if you are going to practice yoga.

Speakers

Jean-Louis de Biasi

Grandmaster de Biasi currently heads two initiatory traditions: The Aurum Solis and the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose-Cross. Along with his wife he is the founder of Mediterranean Yoga - Aurum Solis, a registered school with the International Yoga Federation. He has written over a... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #2 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

3:15pm CDT

Journeying Beyond: Exploring Liminal Realms with Nightshade Truffles

Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #2

Join us for a one-hour class led by the creator of Emporium Black nightshade truffles. Explore a harmonious fusion of advanced metaphysical and meditation techniques designed to facilitate seamless traversal to the liminal planes, where profound inner work can unfold. These truffles serve as potent bridges to alternate realms, offering accessible entry points for both novice and seasoned practitioners alike. Each attendee will receive a preselected Emporium Black truffle, which we will enjoy together at the outset of the workshop. Delve into these sacred realms, ideal for ritual, craft, ancestor work, and other mystical practices.

Speakers

Seamus Black

Seamus Black, the visionary behind Emporium Black’s Nightshade Truffles, combines over three decades of culinary expertise with a profound dedication to spiritual and cultural traditions. Launching his business in 2019, Seamus crafts gourmet truffles that embody the therapeutic... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #2 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice, 18+ Only

Company Must be 18. Must be comfortable sitting in a quiet meditative space with others for aprox 1 hour Disclaimer* By checking the box below you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. Over 20, 000 truffles sold with no adverse reactions or negative exper

9:00am CDT

Egyptian Sekhem - Energy Healing

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

St. Joseph's Room

Sekhem, a term meaning "power" or "force," is an ancient healing modality that channels the powerful life force energy of the universe. Rooted in the mysticism and spiritual practices of ancient Egypt, Sekhem offers a pathway to profound personal transformation and holistic well-being. This workshop includes theoretical teachings, individual and group practical exercises, communication of traditional keys and symbols, temporary tattoos activating the centers of energy, and more.

Speakers

Jean-Louis de Biasi

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
St. Joseph's Room 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

10:45am CDT

Grounding and Shielding

Saturday May 10, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

St. Joseph's Room

Learn to use your own magic, without tools. Sean will introduce grounding in a new light and discuss effective shielding for all levels of skill. This class will also explore the magic we put out into the world, and attendees will be encouraged to have more day-to-day awareness of this as they move through the physical world.Highlights: * Learn what grounding and shielding really are and what they can do* Learn the three foundational shields that will work in almost any situation* Learn how to ground in a variety of situations and a myriad of mediums* Learn the ethical implications of grounding and shielding Suitable for any level of practitioner, this class will complement your pre-existing path or tradition. You will never look at grounding or shielding the same way again.

Speakers

Sean Wilde

Saturday May 10, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
St. Joseph's Room 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

1:30pm CDT

Vampyric Magic

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #1

Drawing from the folklore of vampires in lore and mythology, a Vampyre is a self-created energy being cognizant of the energy structures that maintain and enhance human life. This class covers Vampyric Magic as it relates to the Setian principle of Greater Black Magic, energy inventory, Exchange, and three specific words of power by which the Vampyre can come into being: Indulgence, Xeper, and Synesis. Participants will be able to practice Setian Exchange after the lecture.

Speakers

Janice Taylor

Cimentarius Jewelry

Janice is an initiate of multiple traditions that explore ceremonial magick and transformation of the self. She creates fine jewelry, working primarily in gemstones, gold and silver, using traditional metalsmithing techniques of lost wax casting and hand fabrication. Her craft is... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #1 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

3:15pm CDT

Mystical Pathways - A Journey Into Divination

Saturday May 10, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT

St. Joseph's Room

During this exciting class, you will work with a Black Mirror for Scrying and try your hand at Automatic Writing. Everyone will have the opportunity to experience each of these divination methods. To be clear, you do not need to be a Witch or a Psychic to master different forms of divination. My goal by the end of this class is for you to have a clearer understanding of what Divination is and how you can use its tools to gain guidance or validation that you are on the right path.

Speakers

Debra Lori

Saturday May 10, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Joseph's Room 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

9:00am CDT

Crystal Gridding: Turning Rocks into Rock Stars, One Grid at a Time!

Sunday May 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #2

In "Crystal Gridding: Turning Rocks into Rockstars, One Grid at a Time!", participants will embark on a journey through the intersection of mysticism, geometry, and geology. This class unravels the art of crystal gridding with scholarly passion and a touch of irreverent charm. Through a blend of lecture and hands-on exercise, attendees will decode the secrets of arranging gemstones in intricate patterns, transforming crystals, jewels, amd even mundane rocks into celestial celebrities on the metaphysical stage. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer to the realm of crystal magic, this class promises to illuminate the path to rockstar status in the most unexpected of ways. You will need 5 crystals for this class. If you don't have any, visit the SassyCon Marketplace to pick some up!

Speakers

Russell Hamel

Sunday May 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #2 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

10:45am CDT

Host of Many

Sunday May 11, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

St. Joseph's Room

Curious about Hades, the Host of Many, Ruler of the Underworld? In this presentation, Jamie will share both well-known and obscure bits of Hades' mythos, introduce you to the magic and mysteries of the Underworld, and deconstruct some of the common misunderstandings about this enigmatic god from Greek mythology. We'll also discuss how to approach a working or devotional relationship with Hades, and engage in a guided trance journey to the Underworld. Your host on this adventure, Jamie, is a dedicated priestess of Hades, and author of the newly released book Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, February 2024).

Speakers

Jamie Waggoner

Priestess & Author

Jamie Waggoner is an author, Pagan priestess, and occult expert. She has been a practicing witch for 25+ years. Jamie is the author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion (Llewellyn, 2024), and contributor to Witchology Magazine, Haunted Magazine, and The Feminine Macabre, among... Read More →

Sunday May 11, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
St. Joseph's Room 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

10:45am CDT

The Art of Poeting Tarot

Sunday May 11, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #2

The Art of Poeting Tarot This interactive event delves into how clients and readers can use tarot imagery as poetry therapy. This class will show you how to encourage you or your clients to serve as active participants in their personal healing journey.

Speakers

Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani

Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani is an award-winning writer, educator, and spirit woman born and raised in the most African City in the North America – New Orleans. Mawiyah is an eighth-generation Witch, Egun Medium, and Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality. Mawiyah’s... Read More →

Sunday May 11, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #2 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

3:15pm CDT

Ritual Baths & Purification

Sunday May 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT

St. Ann's Cottage #1

Ritual baths are often discussed in terms of its use in meditation and preparation for ritual. We will take a deeper dive into the history and development of baths as a form of ritualistic purification, as well as discuss various ways to incorporate it into modern personal and group practice.

Speakers

Heather Duke

Heather is the High Priestess of a Gardnerian & Alexandrian Wiccan coven in Ontario, Canada. She has been walking the path the Gods set out for her since her early teens and became active in the pagan community as a young adult while studying Anthropology. For the past 23 years she... Read More →

Sunday May 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm CDT
St. Ann's Cottage #1 717 Orleans St. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Practice

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