We're HEADED TOWARDS SPRING, Bay-bee!
- tavabaird
- Feb 2
- 6 min read
Happy Imbolc (just a little late!) We had a fantastic bone-reading class followed by a wonderful Full Moon Celebration that was PACKED TO THE RAFTERS at The Simple Life in Frederick, MD last night. With the world gone crazy around us, I am determined to create as many opportunities for community support, gathering, learning, and centering as I can. Community is how we get through these times. Community heals.
And so...here is a HUGE slate of classes, events, and markets coming up for Darkflower in February and March. Come on out if you can. And if you see something that floats your boat and are a person on a very restricted income, message me. I'm always looking for at least one volunteer per event (which lets you trade helping out for tuition) and I also don't mind bartering for events as well. We always need someone to make cookies or brew tea. So don't let finances stop you from reaching out!
I also am about to put a WHOLE LOTTA new things in the etsy shop over the next few weeks. New prints! Stickers! Spirit Communication Dolls! I use the proceeds from many of these items to cover tuition for classes and events for Pagans who need a financial boost to attend. So if you gotta get your coven-mate a Witchy handmade gift for their birthday, may I humbly suggest a trip to the Darkflower shop? It's at https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.
CLASSES
THE SPIRIT HOUSE: A Level One Class in Lilithian Magick
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 1-4 PM
The Blue Ball Inn in Clear Brook, VA
This class in Lilithian Magick covers types of entities and energies in haunted spaces according to Samael. Learn how to feed hungry spirits, diagnose what may be happening in your environment, and practice tried-and true methods for communicating with Spirits. We’ll be discussing actual cases from our local area and send you away with methods for forming better relationships with the Unseen…and utilizing their resources to help. Click the link above to register!
A GATHERING OF OWLS: A Level Two Class in Lilithian Magick
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 12-3:30 PM
The Blue Ball Inn in Clear Brook, VA
Being able to visualize your Divine Form can help make you more aware of the path towards standing more fully in your own power. This class, which capitalizes on the information from the Four Mirrors class, guides you on the steps towards re-connecting with your divinity and better understanding the workings of Gods, Goddesses, Angels, Daemons, Ancestors, and other guides. Participants will create a painting that embodies their essential energy as the first step towards creating a Lilithian sacred space in their own home. Click the above link to register!
THE DECK OF REBELLION: A Level One Lilithian Divination Class
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1-4 PM
The Blue Ball Inn in Clear Brook, VA
https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/the-deck-of-rebellion-a-level-one-lilithian-divination-class
Come and learn all the layouts for Oracle of the Dae: The Deck of Rebellion in this lively class that covers Dae philosophy and divination. Included in the class are how to integrate Dae philosophy and card pulls into the deck with bone readings. If you already own a deck, these is a discounted option at sign-up for this class. Come and read the energies around you- and inside you- and gain a new perspective on The Lost City and yourself! Click the link above to resister!
SINGING TO THE BONES: Learning to cast Stones, Charms, Stones, and Shells
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 12-3 PM
The Aquarian Metaphysical Shop in Richmond, VA
THE DARKFLOWER COLLECTIVE: A Mentorship Group for Solitary Pagans
Field Trip to Berryville for Druidry Discussion
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 3-5 PM
Are you a solitary practitioner looking for an opportunity to learn and be social? Join the Darkflower Collective meetings for lectures on various types of Paganism and practices and an opportunity to find community at our Darkflower Collective events. This is a wonderful option for those new to Paganism to find information on a wide array of topics and veteran practitioners who can answer your questions. Hosted by Tava Baird. To register:
THE HOLY ROOTS: A Level Two Lilithian Divination Class
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 12-3 PM
The Blue Ball Inn in Clear Brook, VA
Come and learn a unique Lilithian divination practice that combines lot-casting, moving energy, sign language, and ritual dress all in one sitting! The Holy Roots is a divination system that then lets you use the divination items to balance and move energy in magickal practice and communicate without words to fellow Lilithians. Change the way to dress, heal, speak and read energy all at once under the tutelage of Samael. Class includes a Holy Roots set, mat, and guide booklet. Click above to register!
UNDERWORLD: A HADES and PERSEPHONE JOURNEY to benefit GREEN HILL CEMETERY
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 6-9 PM - THE FIRST DAY of SPRING
Green Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Martinsburg, West VA
Let’s do it again! Darkflower returns to green Hill where we will turn the mausoleum into a candle-lit Feast hall of the Underworld. Learn Greek divination practices, visit our unique vendors, have a reading, and participate in a Spring Persephone Ritual. We’ll also have a gaming tournament for a brand-new dice and card game called River to Hades. Come celebrate Spring with us and raise funds for the preservation of this historic Victorian cemetery at the same time! Themed Greek God and Goddess costumes encouraged! For tickets: https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/underworld-a-hades-and-persephone-journey
**NEW DARKFLOWER OUTING! A GALAXY of HAPPY ART
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 3-5:30 PMCome and hang out with us at the new Pagan-owned Art Gallery A Galaxy of Happy Art in Berryville from 3-5:30! Explore a world of color and meet with us to socialize and discuss Muses and Pagan Creative Processes at 3 pm. There is a free public parking lot just past the store on the left if you come from downtown Berryville! There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP so we know to expect you. https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/darkflower-meet-up-a-galaxy-of-happy-art-in-berryville-va
THE SPIRIT HOUSE: A Level One Class in Lilithian Magick
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd,12-2:30 PM
The Simple Life in Frederick, MD
This class in Lilithian Magick covers types of entities and energies in haunted spaces according to Samael. Learn how to feed hungry spirits, diagnose what may be happening in your environment, and practice tried-and true methods for communicating with Spirits. We’ll be discussing actual cases from our local area and send you away with methods for forming better relationships with the Unseen…and utilizing their resources to help. Click the link above to register!
THE FOUR MIRRORS: An Introductory Class on Lilithain Magick and Philosophy
SATURDAY, MARCH 28th, 12-3 PM
The Aquarian in Richmond, VA
Your Lilithian Journey Starts HERE! Come and learn all the basics of Lilithian Magickal Philosophy and walk the Four Mirrors Self-Worth Ritual with us. You’ll also be making a little Daemon Poppet to continue on your journey with you. If you are curious about Lilith, Samael, Angels and daemons, come and have your perspective shifted in this lively and moving class. Click the link above to grab your ticket!
NEW EVENT! THE POWER OF STORY Sound Healing and Guided Meditation Experience at The Mausoleum at Green Hill Cemetery
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1-3 PM
Green Hill Cemetery in The Mausoleum in Martinsburg, West VA
You’ve heard it talked about on the Mystical Musings podcast…now come experience it for yourself! The Power of Story is a live-channeled sound healing and guided meditation event featuring Jennifer and Keith Taylor live-channeling music while Tava Baird invites Samael to speak to you and provide a unique guided meditation for you inside the stunning Green Hill Cemetery Mausoleum. Bring your yoga mat and your blanket and pillow and stretch out to receive messages and balancing inside the Mausoleum for an experience like no other! This event also helps raise funding for the preservation of the historic cemetery. Space is limited…grab your tickets here!
https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/the-power-of-story-a-channeled-guided-meditation-and-sound-healing-event
DARKFLOWER MARKET APPEARANCES
Reign of Terror Feast of the Vampires DARK ARTS and ODDITIES MARKET
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 & 14
Milton, PA at The Shoe Factory Event Center
Ravenwood’s CELTIC FAIRE on the Walking Mall
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Winchester VA Walking Mall
OTHER FUN NEWS:
Wyldwood is coming out through a publisher this year! New cover, new edit, and a whole new lease on life...and it means I can approach indie booksellers about stocking it! Wheee!
Are you going to the Sacred Space conference in College Park, MD this February? I am! I can't wait to take classes! I'll be there Thursday through Saturday, so if you are going, let's sit together!
The Book of High Places is 200 pages finished, 100 pages to go, baby! Then it will head to editing and be the next installment in The Spiral Pathways series!
I'll be presenting at the Fertile Ground Gathering this Beltane! This fabulous Pagan retreat is chock-full of ritual, community and classes! I'll be teaching Lilith and The Lost City: the Four Mirrors and Lilith and The Lost City: The Holy Roots on my own there. Then I'll be teaming up with Jennifer Taylor and her husband Keith to bring beck The Power of Story workshop on Friday night. AND I'll be partnering with Deathworker Jennifer Jurlando to present a workshop on establishing a healthy relationship with our own mortality! I'll be teaching the poppet part. So much fun! https://www.fertilegroundgathering.com/
I'll be one of the featured presenters at this year's Free Spirit Gathering in Maryland! My entire slate of Lilithian Magick level One classes will be there. The theme this year is Unity In the Storm. For more, visit https://www.freespiritgatheringmd.org/
Stay as well as you can, friends. And remember that when things look bleak, our savage love will overcome all.
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