You are invited to join us in Kingston Ontario November 11 to 13, 2022 for the fourth Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference. Workshops, laughter, food, friends speaking your language. Come on in.
Welcome to the 2022 Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference
It is my pleasure to share with you all that we have planned. I am
Marilyn Shannon opening the door to you. Come See.
This year's theme is Magic, Divination and Me. Every time we pick up a deck of cards be they Tarot, Lenormand or Oracle cards, magic happens doesn't it? Our three speakers are going to show you how to use your preferred deck to set your intention and anchor it, find out what may be blocking you from realizing your intention fully and joyfully and you will seek out an encounter with a tutor who will guide you going forward. We will do this using our cards, layouts and whatever techniques our speakers have to share with us.
I am really excited about working openly and fully with Magic. I have been divining for years but not really admitting to the magic that happens or that is created. Like many of you I was afraid to speak of magic and embrace it. When I finally realized that magic happens every day in many simple ways the light came on. I am so looking forward to Magic, Divination and Me. This will be an intensely personal time for each of us. And yet when we are brave enough to do this work at conference it is magnified and magnificent.
What else happens at conference?
We will feed you all weekend and warmly welcome you to our beautiful hotel situated on the shores of Lake Ontario. Sunrise over the Lake is a magical spectacle to behold.
We offer Zoom sessions all year so that you will be ready to roll when you get here. And you will meet people just like you talking cards, magic, divination and how it plays out in life. And of course our fabulous vendors will be offering you all the tools and treasures that you need to do your work and live your life. (Hint bring money or the other type of cards or both)
We have a thriving community in our Facebook group for people attending or interested in attending the KTL Conference. When you register you will receive three cards and a little reading from me to get you in the mood for March 2022. And there are lots more surprises and delights along the way.
Truthfully I am a bit surprised and yet very excited to be doing this conference March 4 to 6, 2022. I thought we were done with conferences after 2019. I just could not let go of the camaraderie, community, friendships, learning and fun that this conference offers all of us.
People tell me that our conference is magical. It is of course because the people attending bring their own magic to make the whole weekend special. My sons always say to me "Work your magic Mama!" Come, join us and see what magic awaits you in March 2022. Here we go again!
Much love to you
Marilyn Shannon
Contact me at 613-328-6128 or kingstondivinationtlc@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help with payment methods. We can help you solve that.
photo credit: Julie Scott
How do we plan a conference? How do we know what to include? People tell us what they like.
For Leah Evans it was "the personalization - receiving personalized cards and charms last year was so exciting"
And Mis Melissa added " yes! Having goodie bags made me feel like a rockstar!"
And a few fell in love with the moonlight sparklers'
Shelley Carter sums it up by saying it's like being in Marilyn's living room. Warm, inviting and welcoming.
For Leah Evans it was "the personalization - receiving personalized cards and charms last year was so exciting"
And Mis Melissa added " yes! Having goodie bags made me feel like a rockstar!"
And a few fell in love with the moonlight sparklers'
Shelley Carter sums it up by saying it's like being in Marilyn's living room. Warm, inviting and welcoming.
Come and Meet the Speakers.
They are so good!
Discover how Magic and Divination can help you expand your gifts as you work with the deck of your choice. Tarot, Lenormand or Oracle cards will all work for you.
These workshops all help you dig deep into your own personal story.
Find your ME! And if you have already found your Me, come and dig deeper into what your Me wants you to know and do today.
These workshops all help you dig deep into your own personal story.
Find your ME! And if you have already found your Me, come and dig deeper into what your Me wants you to know and do today.
As Above, So Below
Create Your Own Magical Talisman with the Cards as your Guide
With Lori Lytle on Saturday Morning
Tarot is a spiritual practice, but it has a physical aspect. We work with the cards themselves; we hold them in our hands, we shuffle and lay them out, and yet they carry the intangible energy of the archetypes, the divine, and our own higher selves.
It is a powerful thing to combine intention, spirit and magic into a physical form. If we can create a vivid feeling and image of what we desire on the energetic level, and then lock that image into a tangible object, we create a magical tool, a touchstone that will keep us on track to manifesting our dreams.
This is what a talisman is.
In this workshop, we will:
*Talk talismans. What they are, how they work, and how they have been used from ancient times until today
*Work with specialized Tarot practices and spreads to tap into our source energy and gain laser sharp clarity on what we want to manifest in our lives
*Dive deep into meditation, visualization, affirmation and ritual to create, consecrate and activate our own magical talisman, a piece specially selected for this event
*Learn how to continue to work with our talisman going forward
*Reach our goal or make our dream a reality with the support of our talisman and our cards
Lori Lytle provides mystical yet practical guidance with Tarot as Inner Goddess Tarot in Toronto. She is a solitary witch, a priestess, a diviner, an ordained minister with the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry, and an introverted empath. She has been a featured presenter at international Tarot conferences including the Northwest Tarot Symposium in Portland, the Light & Love Tarot Reading Festival in Montreal, and the World Divination Association’s first virtual online conference. She was one of the instructors for Ethony’s popular online Tarot Summer School in 2020. Her current work focuses on creating magical talismans with the support of the Tarot, as well as Tarot practices that are designed specifically to feed the sensitive introvert soul.
Lori holds two Masters degrees, one in Ancient History/Archaeology and the other in Museum Studies. She taught English in Japan for several years, and planned fundraising and educational events for not for profit cultural organizations. Now, she divides her time between reading and teaching Tarot, and performing hundreds of happy and inclusive wedding ceremonies. She blissfully spends a lot of her time in her golden home office with her cat, Willow. Find out more about Lori and read her blog at innergoddesstarot.com. You can visit Lori at
www.innergoddesstarot.com
Tarot is a spiritual practice, but it has a physical aspect. We work with the cards themselves; we hold them in our hands, we shuffle and lay them out, and yet they carry the intangible energy of the archetypes, the divine, and our own higher selves.
It is a powerful thing to combine intention, spirit and magic into a physical form. If we can create a vivid feeling and image of what we desire on the energetic level, and then lock that image into a tangible object, we create a magical tool, a touchstone that will keep us on track to manifesting our dreams.
This is what a talisman is.
In this workshop, we will:
*Talk talismans. What they are, how they work, and how they have been used from ancient times until today
*Work with specialized Tarot practices and spreads to tap into our source energy and gain laser sharp clarity on what we want to manifest in our lives
*Dive deep into meditation, visualization, affirmation and ritual to create, consecrate and activate our own magical talisman, a piece specially selected for this event
*Learn how to continue to work with our talisman going forward
*Reach our goal or make our dream a reality with the support of our talisman and our cards
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Lori Lytle provides mystical yet practical guidance with Tarot as Inner Goddess Tarot in Toronto. She is a solitary witch, a priestess, a diviner, an ordained minister with the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry, and an introverted empath. She has been a featured presenter at international Tarot conferences including the Northwest Tarot Symposium in Portland, the Light & Love Tarot Reading Festival in Montreal, and the World Divination Association’s first virtual online conference. She was one of the instructors for Ethony’s popular online Tarot Summer School in 2020. Her current work focuses on creating magical talismans with the support of the Tarot, as well as Tarot practices that are designed specifically to feed the sensitive introvert soul.
Lori holds two Masters degrees, one in Ancient History/Archaeology and the other in Museum Studies. She taught English in Japan for several years, and planned fundraising and educational events for not for profit cultural organizations. Now, she divides her time between reading and teaching Tarot, and performing hundreds of happy and inclusive wedding ceremonies. She blissfully spends a lot of her time in her golden home office with her cat, Willow. Find out more about Lori and read her blog at innergoddesstarot.com. You can visit Lori at
www.innergoddesstarot.com
Identity Magic - The Art of Becoming!
With Andrew McGregor on Saturday Afternoon
Magic is often looked at as a way to make something happen in the world. A tool to get us the better job, to meet the right person, or make money come from out of the air. This approach is rooted in the idea that if we change the world we will get what we want. Don’t get me wrong that is a wonderful way to go when it is possible. However, often we need to make some kind of shift ourselves to capture that blessing. It might be easy to bring more business but do you have the capacity to handle it well? A new love might be called to knock on our door but can we break our bad habit around communication? Often we don’t even really know what we want - why not work on ourselves to bring that knowing to consciousness?
All of this falls into what I call identity magic. The art of working magic on ourselves to become the person who has what we want, can handle what we desire, and knows who they are and is clear and articulate about it. Any area of our life can be subject to working on ourselves. In working to grow my business I realized my ability to work with and understand the numbers behind the movement of money was a big problem. Once I realized this I created a series of work to create a new identity where I was competent in the language of accounting. It’s still not my favourite but it is easy and the rewards have become obvious.
Though theoretically we could do this work using any tools I prefer to work with cards, sigils, words, and self portraits. You don’t need to be an artist to make this work. Just willing to draw lines on a paper. Together we’ll explore how to bring about the identity work required to manifest your dreams and desires. We’ll use the cards, a spread I’ll share, some art supplies, and each others support to work some profound and powerful magic.
In this workshop we will:
- Explore how to find identities that will empower us
- Learn how to turn our card readings into pathways for that manifestation
- Create a ceremony based on our work
- Make your own personal portable altar to anchor this work in our lives.
Please bring art supplies, a deck you love, notebook, and if you have it an incomplete or damaged deck of cards that could be donated to the crafting table.
Andrew McGregor is the creator of many tarot and oracle decks as well as books on the art of divination and magic. Andrew reads and teaches tarot out of his store The Hermit’s Lamp as well as online, and around the world. His work resides in the place where divination, spirit, magic and science are all one thing. His latest deck comes out of his 18 year journey with the orisha. His much acclaimed podcast explores all of these things with mystics, diviners, and witches from around the globe. All of his work can be found through thehermitslamp.com
Working With a Tutelary Spirit Companion
with Liz Worth
Sunday Morning
Have you ever wondered how working with spirits can improve your tarot practice? Have you wanted to explore spirit work but weren't sure how to begin? Or maybe you have a deep connection with spirits already, and you want to learn new ways to work with hidden realms. Liz Worth is here to show you an exciting technique that will enhance your tarot, Lenormand or Oracle card skills and help you build a bridge to the spirit world.
Tutelary deities and spirit companions date back to ancient times. Tutelary spirit companions can become enriching relationships for any type of spiritual practice. Liz Worth has used tarot cards to channel tutelary companions that have inspired her poetic, magical and divinatory processes. In this class, Liz will show you how to use cartomantic techniques to get a tutelary spirit companion of your own.
Imagine working with the spirit of an ancestor, deity, celebrity psychic, or inspiring artist to develop and deepen your own magical practice.
This class will teach you how to:
- Choose your tutelary spirit companion through divination;
- Build a strong connection with your companion through ritual magic;
- Improve your divinatory practices through this process. Photo Credit
Liz Worth is a tarot reader and author. She has written two books on tarot: The Power of Tarot and Going Beyond the Little White Book: A Contemporary Guide to Tarot. Liz's work has been featured in Chatelaine, Biddy Tarot, Refinery 29 and others, and she has facilitated talks about tarot for the Northwest Tarot Symposium in Portland, Oregon; the Readers Studio in New York City; and the Light and Love Tarot Reading Marathon in Montreal, and more. Liz's approach to tarot reading is practical and accessible, with the goal of helping people make tarot a regular part of their daily lives. She believes that tarot is for everyone and offers limitless possibilities for discussion, reflection, and growth. Visit Liz at www.lizworth.com
Photo Credit: Lin Duperron
Saturday Night Crystal Ball Magic
with Marilyn Shannon
Marilyn loves to work with crystals and crystal spheres. We will be lighting up our meeting room with oh let's say 500 or so little flameless tea lights.
We will turn the lights way down low.
We may chant a little bit.
Very little is known about what is going to happen on this Saturday night around 9 pm. You may be too tired to join us. And that is just fine. You may want to come down in your pajamas. That is okay too.
Come settle in with your crystal or crystals and let's see where magic will take us. This isn't so much a class as an experience. We will see won't we?
www.kingstonpsychic.com is where you can find out more about Marilyn Shannon
Where is all this going to happen? Kingston Ontario!
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
7 Earl St, Kingston Ontario
We are back at the Marriott on Lake Ontario because it is so beautiful and they treat us very well.
The Sun rises over Wolfe Island and the Lake around 7ish. There are walking paths along the Lake too. That is a compass in front of the hotel where we have had some pretty chilly opening ceremonies!
We may move the ceremonies inside. For those brave enough and with a desire to ignite their magic we will light up our sparklers and share our desires with the Lake and the Moon outside.
You might like to know that each room has a full kitchen! You can cook if you wish. I am not sure if anyone has ever needed to cook a meal at the conference!
The hotel offers a full breakfast for all over night guests. There is a salt water pool for the brave.
Room Rates are $179 plus $18 for parking plus taxes. This special rate is available Thursday March 3 to Sunday March 6,2022 . You can book your room right here.
www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1624281283079&key=GRP
We have changed the date of our Conference to November 11 to 13, 2022. This is the third date for the conference. They say that third time is the charm! Let it be so.
And while we are talking about food: know that we feed you Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning breaks, and hot delicious lunches both Saturday and Sunday. And cookies Saturday afternoon. I heard you.
So far we have been able to accommodate all special diets in the diamond club. Just let us know your requirements when you register.
Here is what Veronica Chamberlain said after attending the 2019 Conference:
"Besides you I loved the active tarot activities we did, the food of course, and the variety of tea that we could help ourselves to."
Yes Please Sign Me Up
Full registration is $365 + $47.45 HST (Our Canadian VAT) = $412.45
If you must cancel we will refund your money less a $50 handling fee up to September 13th, 2022. After that there will be no refunds.
If you must cancel we will refund your money less a $50 handling fee up to September 13th, 2022. After that there will be no refunds.
OR
Pay monthly for 10 months at $41.25 (includes vat).
All payments will be completed by the end of October 2022.
Contact Marilyn at 613-328-6128 or kingstondivinationtlc@gmail.com
All payments will be completed by the end of October 2022.
Contact Marilyn at 613-328-6128 or kingstondivinationtlc@gmail.com
I loved the Kingston Conference so Much! Hear what Karen has to say.
I loved the Kingston Conference so much!
1. The location is amazing, I couldn't get over how nice the rooms are and the view was fabulous. I had a room to myself and it was so spacious and comfortable. Being able to cook some of my meals was a huge cost savings! And when I didn't feel like cooking, it was so easy to do take out.
2. I got to meet people in person I only knew via FB, and I made lots of new friends too. So many fantastic conversations and so many belly laughs!
3. I thought the size of the conference was perfect, big enough to have a great mix of people, but not so big you got lost in the crowd.
4. The speakers were phenomenal, I learned so much and had so much fun in the process. I was able to read for others, get readings and dig in deeper for myself.
5. The vendors!!!!! Oh the treasures I found! I spent way too much and I don't regret any of it!
I don't have a lot of photos of the conference, because I was too busy socializing! I'm attaching a few of my room, and the view from my room, one of Yvonne and I, and one of all of you fabulous speakers.
I am so looking forward to the 2021 conference!
All the best,
Karen
And here are Karen's pictures. We are glad that you stayed a few extra days and found the kitchen useful. Now I know someone who cooked!
And Yvonne Breau pictured with Karen adds this
My goodness, where to start!
As a new person to the "group", I felt welcomed from the minute I entered the room on the first evening.Meeting new like-minded people was so satisfying and encouraging! Many have become wonderful friends.
The gift bags was such a great idea. It was like a passport to the magic that was about to happen.
The sparklers and the whole circle on the first night, out of this world.
Food was great! Very natural, but very fancy!
The presenters were above and beyond what I expected. I learned so much! Would like more info about charm-casting.
The tables with their wares, well, I did come home with several treasures!
And Marilyn, well all this wouldn't have happened without your fearless "go-get-em" energy!
And the venue, and James Wells, and etc.
I guess I could just say, everything was perfect!
As a new person to the "group", I felt welcomed from the minute I entered the room on the first evening.Meeting new like-minded people was so satisfying and encouraging! Many have become wonderful friends.
The gift bags was such a great idea. It was like a passport to the magic that was about to happen.
The sparklers and the whole circle on the first night, out of this world.
Food was great! Very natural, but very fancy!
The presenters were above and beyond what I expected. I learned so much! Would like more info about charm-casting.
The tables with their wares, well, I did come home with several treasures!
And Marilyn, well all this wouldn't have happened without your fearless "go-get-em" energy!
And the venue, and James Wells, and etc.
I guess I could just say, everything was perfect!
Skip to the Agenda and Things page if you want to know more. The details are all laid out for you.
And Now let me introduce you to our vendors. Bring money, bring a big suitcase, be prepared to charge it! You will love all the goodies selected just for you. Shopping commences at 6 pm Friday night!
Purple Door Books & Gifts: We Know You Love Them
Purple Door Books and Gifts is delighted to be part of the Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference again! What a pleasure it is to share the product you love with so many others who love it too!
I bring practically my whole shop of books, decks, crystals, treasures and so much more. If there is something that you would like, ask and I will order for you. Pre-orders are just the thing.
I can’t wait to see all the wonderful attendees that put the icing on this cake that Marilyn and her team of magic makers put together for us to enjoy!
To pre-order your treasures for delivery at conference or if you see something you like in the pictures below, order them now. Linda is ready to mail treasures any time.
Contact Linda at 613-923-5320 or
purpledoorbooks@live.ca
Visit us on our website at purpledoorbook.com
Mystic & Magick by Missy
You are invited into the enchanting world of Mystic & Magick. A place where earth's Magickal Minerals gather, offering their energy and beauty to those who wish to work with their Magick. Whether it is a crystal to bring more love into your life, or a decorative piece for your home, Mystic & Magick carries a variety of Crystals and Gemstone Jewelry to for all your needs.
Missy (Owner of Mystic & Magick) strives to bring the power of Crystals to the world, by promoting the education and benefits of Crystal Healing. Missy, a Certified Crystal Healer herself, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have in finding your perfect energetic fit.
Mystic & Magick also carries a variety of smudge, herbs and tools for your practice.
For more information you can find Mystic & Magick on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/mysticandmagick
Global Apothecary by Megan
Global Apothecary essential oil blends combine traditional herbal recipes with Hermetic alchemy to facilitate healing for your human and energetic forms.
Global Apothecary was created from a desperate need for physical and spiritual healing of the divine feminine womb-space. After decades of mistreatment and being ignored in a male-dominated Western medical system, it became apparent that an alternative solution was needed that focused on inner alignment as the means to wholeness. Thus, we were born.
Each blend is a select mix of essential and carrier oils, individually handcrafted with deliberate intention. Our 10 mL rollers allow for easy application on the go, and our 30 mL bottles are perfect for application to larger surface areas of the body and deep massage. Our various formulas treat the energetic underlying causes of physical ailments. All ingredients are naturally derived, and where possible, certified organic.
Find us on:
Facebook - Global Apothecary
Instagram - globalapothecaryalchemy
Etsy - GlobalApothecaryCo
Also available in select retail stores throughout Eastern Ontario.
The County Magpie with Lynda Fox
TheCountyMagpieHandmade Canadian jewellery, pendulums & talismans
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheCountyMagpie
Hi, I'm Lynda Fox and I make jewellery, talismans and pendulums from the unusual and the eclectic.
The Magpie side of me has always been fascinated by the kind of magical treasures you might find in Aladdin's cave, a goblin's hoard or a witch's parlour.
The unusual, the eclectic, and the beautiful always catch my eye!
For many years, I've collected treasures, both old and new. From them, I make my jewellery, talismans and pendulums, infusing them with lots of good energy and a little pinch of magic.
TheCountyMagpieHandmade Canadian jewellery, pendulums & talismans
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheCountyMagpie
Hi, I'm Lynda Fox and I make jewellery, talismans and pendulums from the unusual and the eclectic.
The Magpie side of me has always been fascinated by the kind of magical treasures you might find in Aladdin's cave, a goblin's hoard or a witch's parlour.
The unusual, the eclectic, and the beautiful always catch my eye!
For many years, I've collected treasures, both old and new. From them, I make my jewellery, talismans and pendulums, infusing them with lots of good energy and a little pinch of magic.
Judy Nathan Jewels and Custom Made Treasures
Judy Nathan and all her beautiful goddess bracelets and Tarot bags plus a few surprises will be joining us.
Beautifully designed goddess bracelets with an intuitive touch of magic.
Exquisitely sewn, sumptuous fabrics sewn into the perfect bag for your precious deck or other treasure.
Masks that are just a little bit special just for you.
Judy will share the story of how each piece went together and you will know if it is meant for you.
Pamela Carr creates and designs little boxes and things to keep your treasures.
I have always had a passion for Natural Arts, I found a connection to this by using wood and wood burning tools.
I create special treasure boxes that hold my sacred tools used in divination, such as crystals, smudge and tarot.
I look forward to helping you find just the right treasure box for your sacred tools at the conference.
Shelley Carter & Tarophernalia and Witchy Things
Shelley Carter is the proprietor of the Elora Tarot and Witchery Festival, an annual (when we aren’t in a pandemic) spring event in the beautiful and enchanting village of Elora, Ontario.
I will be bringing lots of tarotphernalia and witchy items, including tarot decks and books (new and used), beaded jewellery, spell bottles, ritual boxes, buttons, table clocks, and more.
You can find out more about the Elora Tarot & Witchery Festival, and the Elora Tarot deck at www.eloratarot.com
Andrew McGregor & The Hermit's Lamp
I'll be bringing a stunning array of rare and exciting crystals, custom handcrafted magical supplies and imported indie decks from all over.
If you have requests please drop me an email at andrew@thehermitslamp.com.
Closer to the event I'll also be offering free delivery at the event through my online store. www.thehermitslamp.com.
Annick Rousseau of Berry Homestead Farms
Annick works with earth energy (geobiology, herbs, essential oils, sounds) and cosmic energy in making healing products. She will be offering tinctures, herbs and oil blends made with medicinal plants, Elderberry flowers and fruits grown on her farm near Lyndhurst Ontario.
Annick is also a bilingual professional astrologer, accredited by the Canadian Association for Astrology Learning for Eastern Ontario and by Orian for the Outaouais region and also a member of the American Federation for Astrology Networking.
She practices as an astrologer (personal, business and medical astrology) and also offers astrology tarot readings and Feng Shui consultations for your home.
Find Annick online at www.astro4u99.com/ or email: astro4u99@gmail.com
Annick is also a bilingual professional astrologer, accredited by the Canadian Association for Astrology Learning for Eastern Ontario and by Orian for the Outaouais region and also a member of the American Federation for Astrology Networking.
She practices as an astrologer (personal, business and medical astrology) and also offers astrology tarot readings and Feng Shui consultations for your home.
Find Annick online at www.astro4u99.com/ or email: astro4u99@gmail.com
Mary Alps with Pretty Rox and Moonflower Soaps
I am an intuitive tarot card reader, jewelry artist/metalsmith, soap maker, and a reiki master. My home in the country north of Kingston is also home to my business and practice. I believe that, in addition to reiki, there are elements of healing in jewelry, soap and tarot, so I have decided to bring my various business streams under one umbrella. Watch out for the launch of Violet Moon in the new year! Until then, you can still find me on Facebook.
PrettyRox Handcrafted Jewelry
www.facebook.com/prettyroxhandcraftedjewelry
I use semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver, copper and other metals that I have hand-forged to create unique artisanal jewelry. Once each piece is complete it is cleansed, cleared and charged with reiki healing energy, for your highest healing good.
Moonflower Soaps
www.facebook.com/moonflowersoaps
My beautiful glycerine gemstone soaps are one-of-a-kind works of art that you might be tempted to display rather than use! I only use 100% pure essential oils to scent my soaps, and many are unscented for those with fragrance sensitivities. These soaps are all vegetable-based, and they don’t contain any parabens, propylene glycol, or sodium laurel sulphate (SLS).
Back this year by popular demand are the “lumps of coal” soaps, which are featured on my Moonflower Soaps FB page. Please DM me if you’d like to pre-order, to be sure I don’t run out.
Tarot Readings
http://www.facebook.com/TarotByMary
Please DM me to talk about how a reading with me can help you.
