KINGSTON TAROT LENORMAND CONFERENCE 2022
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Registration is open.

You are invited to join us in Kingston Ontario November 13 to 15, 2026 for the sixth Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference. Workshops, laughter, food, friends speaking your language. Come on in. 

We gather at the Residence Inn by Marriott River's Edge in Kingston Ontario where Lake Ontario, the St Lawrence River and the Cataraqui River meet. 


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Welcome to the 2026 Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference In-Person or on Zoom

It is my pleasure to share with you all that we have planned. I am 
Marilyn Shannon opening the door to you. Come See.
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We are planning our sixth conference. In each conference we seem to go deeper into our own personal stories and find ourselves patiently waiting to be found. The joy found in doing this is remarkable.

Sasha Graham took that picture of me at our Opening Ceremonies. Imagine coming to a conference in November where we have our opening ceremonies on the shores of Lake Ontario in the evening, followed by a hundred of us lighting three hundred sparklers. Does that make your skin tingle? It is both a private moment and one shared with all who attend our conference.



I started these conferences because I wanted to hear Mary Greer in my home town. I wanted to bring people like me together. People speaking the language of intuition, tarot, Lenormand, and connection. Every conference has been a glorious connection of learning and sharing and being. The friendships that have grown from our conference warms my heart. The sense of community continues from one conference to another. It is more than I could have hoped for when we planned the first conference. 
 We need this time together now more than ever! 

This is my last conference. I have said it before but this is the final one. I want to slow down a little and concentrate on doing my other favourite things: readings, walking, my granddaughter and sons, and reading books instead of people. I hear over and over, I will come to the next one. There will not be another one. Sign-up today. We start with an 18 month payment plan to keep the payments under $30 a month. You can do this!

Join us in Kingston Ontario November 13 to 15, 2026 at the Residence Inn by Marriott River's Edge Hotel at 7 Earl St. Our theme is: Full Circle and On We Go! Our speakers in 2026 are Heatherleigh Navarre, Lori Lytle, Carolyn Cushing and Donnaleigh de LaRose. Keep scrolling to find out more about their amazing presentations. 



What else happens at conference?
You find new friends just like Megan Hamilton did. Megan says

“The minute I walked into the conference, I felt at home. I sat at a table with several people who didn’t know each other and even now, several months later, we still keep a group chat. I learned so much - the workshops were incredible and the leaders were so good at their craft. I’m ever grateful for the dedication and attention to good work that goes into this conference and I can’t wait for the next one!”
 
Megan Hamilton, tarot reader and host of the Embracing Enchantment podcast


We will feed you all weekend and warmly welcome you. 

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 private Facebook group. It is 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 November 2024. And there are lots more surprises and delights along the way including Swag Bags. We even mail your Swag Box to you if you attend via Zoom. 


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 November 2026. Here we go again! Full Circle and On We Go!

Much love to you
Marilyn Shannon

Contact me at 613-328-6128 or [email protected] if you have any questions or need help with payment methods. We can help you solve that. 

​photo credit: Sasha Graham

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.


Connect with people who understand your other side.

Come and Meet the Speakers.
They are so good!

This year's theme is 
Full Circle and On We Go!
 
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​These workshops all help you dig deep into your own personal story. Understanding your own story and how to use Lenormand and Tarot cards to dig deeper will add to your experience as a reader.  Growing our personal self makes us better readers if we wish to read for others. 

​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. 

Heatherleigh Navarre owner The Boston Tea Room

Friday November 13, 2026~2:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Tarot in the Liminal Spaces
 
When one door closes another door opens. We've all heard the saying, but many of us still find ourselves struggling during those liminal times of our life. What is the answer when we begin to feel stuck during the time between the closing and the opening? In every one of our lives we will experience innumerable periods of transition, some brief, but some which will be prolonged and fraught with grief, uncertainty, or just ambivalence. In this session we'll explore ways to not just get unstuck in those periods of our lives, but to truly embrace them as times of deep introspection, and opportunities for new inspiration, finding our way to what's next with an open mind and a joyful heart, by letting our cards create a map through the uncertainty and out the other side. Through Tarot and Lenormand, we can explore our potential paths, set a new course, create new goals, or merely enjoy the serendipity of embracing the unknown.
 
If you've ever looked at your life and asked yourself "NOW what??"
then this session is for YOU.

 


Boston Tea Room is a woman-owned business that was founded and has been run by my family for over 40 years. Four generations of us have worked here, from my great-aunt to my nieces and even my granddaughters. We’re proud of our family legacy, of the many awards we have earned, but most of all - the community we’ve built. Today, I’m supported in this work by a diverse team of more than a dozen people, along with a talented roster of the region’s best psychics, mediums, intuitive counselors, tarot readers, and teachers. All of us are committed to carrying on the tradition of excellent customer service and a welcoming and meaningful experience for every single visitor to our shop.

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Lori Lytle Inner Goddess Tarot, Author, and Deck Creator 

Saturday Morning November 14, 2026~9:15 am to 12:15

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Spin the Wheel: Fate and Free Will for Tarot Readers
As a Tarot reader, the ideas of fate versus free will constantly spin in my heart and mind. What are we doing when we read the cards? Are we diviners, fortune tellers, spiritual guides, or all of the above? In our 2026 Universal Wheel of Fortune year, let’s explore the themes of fate and free will – how the Tarot empowers us by revealing what we can and can’t control in our lives and how we can make the most of our time on earth by knowing when to take action and when to let things unfold. Bring your favorite Tarot deck, and let’s embark on this journey together. We’ll search for cards that express these ideas, read some Tarot spreads together, and allow the Wheel of Fortune to twist and turn us through its mysteries.
BIO and Socials/Links:
Lori Lytle provides mystical and practical guidance with Tarot as Inner Goddess Tarot. She is a solitary witch, a diviner, an ordained minister with the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry, and an introverted empath. Lori is the co-creator of the Unifying Consciousness Tarot, coming in May 2025 from RedFeather MBS, and the author of Talismans and Tarot: Magical Tools to Amplify, Attract, and Manifest, coming from Weiser Books in Autumn 2025. Her current work focuses on Tarot practices that are designed specifically to feed the sensitive introvert and empath soul. Find out more at innergoddesstarot.com.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/@inner.goddess.tarot
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innergoddesstarot/
Website: https://innergoddesstarot.com/
Preorder my deck: https://www.amazon.ca/Unifying-Consciousness-Tarot-Deck-Guidebook/dp/0764369121/
Preorder my book: https://www.amazon.ca/Talismans-Tarot-Magical-Amplify-Manifest/dp/1578638755/



Carolyn Cushing Soul Path Sanctuary

Saturday November 14, 2026~1:30 to 5 pm

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​Meeting the Eternal: The Magic Between the Empress and Death
By Carolyn A. Cushing

 
Magic is not reserved for those with special powers. Magic is inherent in the world and can be experienced by anyone through synchronicities, symbols, the power and patterns of nature. But we need help to translate the messages. The Tarot can be our translator by pointing the way toward and teaching us how to collaborate with Magic.
 
Viewing the Major Arcana through the lens of Magic we see the Magician, number 1, encountering the single digit archetypes (10 through 19) to direct their energy and wisdom in higher/deeper directions. In our time together we will engage in discussion, meditation, card play, and crafting to explore the Magic of the Magician (1) and the Empress (3) in Death (13). We’ll dare to reach out to and gather energy from the flow of Eternal Wholeness even as we remain  with our feet walking the pathways of our broken open world.
 
Bio
 
Carolyn A. Cushing is a Tarot practitioner, seeker of justice, and poet. Through Soul Path Sanctuary, she offers spiritual mentoring, Tarot sessions, and online and in-person offerings to attune to the wisdom of the seasons and lunar cycles. For over 20 years, Carolyn has taught Tarot and facilitated ritual in Western Massachusetts., on-line, and at Tarot conferences across the United States including the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. Her Tarot practices and writing are included in The Gaian Tarot Companion Guide and Tarot for Troubled Times. She is cofounder of the Massachusetts Tarot Society, completed the Spiritual Direction Internship at the Spiritual Life Center in 2010, and served as Easthampton, MA’s Poet Laureate, 2023-2025.
 


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Donnaleigh de LaRose Lenormand and Tarot meet Psychology

Sunday November 15, 2026~930 am to 12:30 pm

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Inside-out Mirrors: The Hidden Reflections in Every Reading
 
(Bring both a Tarot and Lenormand deck and get ready to discover!)
 
What is right there in our readings — waiting to be seen — that we are missing when we read?
 
* Did you ever do a reading for someone about another person/relationship and have the querent ask you, “Are you talking about me, or about them?”
* Did you ever wonder about the core reactions and motivations of a person you are doing readings for? 
* Did you know that most readers uncover only a portion of a reading, and leave the rest unread?
* What unseen “mirrors” are happening in our relationships and are hidden in our cards?
 

All these reflections are right there in the cards you are already reading.
 
We’ll be talking about the unused, additional (surprise!) information that is already present in your readings. This information is important and usually missed, even by experienced readers. We’ll be digging into psychology‘s shadows, projections, and the stress responses in our problematic relationships, while gaining better understanding of the relationship dynamics demonstrated in our card readings.
 
This system can be used with nearly every divination method (Runes, crystal or shell readings, tarot, oracle, Lenormand, charms, etc.).  Bring both a Tarot and Lenormand deck to the workshop. Any other systems are welcome for added explorations.
 
Donnaleigh de LaRose is a Tarot and Lenormand educator, mentor, and reader, with a passion for divination systems. Her educational podcast, Tarot Tribe: Beyond Worlds, received awards for best metaphysical podcast for 5 consecutive years. Her YouTube tutorials have been downloaded by cartomancy students worldwide. Donnaleigh has taught cartomancy worldwide, virtually, to every continent, and has done tens of thousands of readings over the past 25 years.
 
Website: http://Donnaleigh.com
 
Facebook: http://facebook.com/TarotTribe
Instagram: @donnaleigh_de_larose
BlueSky: @donnaleigh.bsky.social
YouTube: @DonnaleighTarot 


Susan Lisa Brecht~Hawaiian Energy Sessions

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Photo credit: Paula Sara Photography
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HUNA is the Hawaiian word for secret. It refers to the wisdom of the ancient Polynesian cultures.  It is also the name of the healing symbols that Susan uses today and learned in her time in Hawaii.
Today, Energy Sessions using both the Huna Symbols and intuition are used as needed to comfort the person Susan is working with. Together after a conversation, she helps release negative energies stuck in the body or to help people to relax and enjoy some loving energy.  Susan is grateful that she can help people find the healing and comfort they are looking for.
Personal sessions are available over ZOOM.   Contact Susan at [email protected] with your questions about session availability.
Loving Energy is sent out every morning to people who have “Liked" or “Followed” the Aloha Healing Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/www.alohahealing.ca/
(Susan also loves Dragons and their Spiritual significance.  She will have some handmade Dragon items and because she also likes making jewelry, she will be bringing some of her items to sell.)  

 


We are grateful to Susan for extending this gift to all of us at every conference.

Susan sends out energy every morning all year long to those who may need it. You can find out more about Susan and Hawaiian Energy Sessions at 
www.alohahealing.ca/


Where is all this going to happen?
Kingston Ontario!
At the Residence Inn River's Edge by Marriott at 7 Earl St.

Book Your Room Now: no payment is required until the conference. You can cancel up until 6 pm the day before your reservation. Here is the link to book your room here
app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1765299801606&key=GRP&app=resvlink

We have negotiated a super price for rooms again this year at $200 plus $25 for parking plus all our taxes. 
All rooms have a full kitchen. Everyone staying at the hotel can enjoy breakfast in the lobby. It is a great breakfast with lots of choices.

Reserve in early 2026 so that we can be sure to have enough rooms for everyone. You do not pay until the conference.  
The reservation Link will be available late 2025 or early 2026. We will let you know as soon as room reservations open.
Your reservation will say that parking is $34 but at checkout it will be reduced to $25.



Becki Walker Pickering says:
 
The Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference provides opportunities to enhance your lifelong learning, come together with harmonious friends, new and old, and bolster or reignite the flame that feeds your divining Spirit. It's like a booster shot for happiness, validation and acquiring new techniques.
 

And Gail Wood who has been to four conferences says:
The Kingston Tarot and Lenormand Conference is the best of all conferences and a “can’t miss” for me. The conference is heart-centered and fun. I always learn a lot in a wonderful setting. Marilyn Shannon and her team take good care of all the attendees.
My heart and soul are filled and my body is warm and well-fed while my Tarot-Lenormand brain is filled with delightful new knowledge.
And Kingston Ontario is a lovely lakeside city full of history, delicious food, and tourist attractions. You learn Canadians are friendly, caring, and nice!


Everyone gets a Swag Bag! And they are going to be awesome! 

Meals covered with In-Person Registration:
​This is the only conference that offers so many meals as part of your registration fee. 
* a light supper Friday evening
*treats on arrival Saturday and Sunday morning
*treats Saturday afternoon
*Hot buffet lunch both Saturday and Sunday
*continuous coffee, tea, juice and water all weekend long

Not included
You are on your own Saturday night or join me for pay by the slice pizza.
Each room at the Marriott has a full size kitchen if you want to cook your own supper or breakfast. 
The Marriott offers a full hot breakfast if you stay at the hotel.

​Registration for In-Person and Zoom Virtual

Please read our cancellation policy.
Every year people ask me for a refund. Once we sign contracts every dollar counts so I cannot do refunds after the cut-off date which is June 1st, 2026.

Registration for In-Person 2026
Full registration is $497.20
$440 plus $57.20 HST (Canadian tax) 



Registration for Zoom Virtual 2026
Full registration $339
$300 plus $39 HST (Canadian tax)



Cancellation/Refund Policy

​A full refund less $60 surcharge will be issued up until June 1, 2026. After that there will be no refunds because our contract with the hotel cannot be cancelled after that date. You will be switched to the Zoom conference after June 1 or you may transfer your registration to someone you know.

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
Judy Nathan adds I was just describing Kingston Tarot Lenormand Conference to someone today... as warm, intimate, comfortable and magical!

And Yvonne Breau pictured with Karen adds this

My goodness, where to start!
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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!
 

The Agenda and Things page is available by clicking the link at the top of this page. 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 1 pm Friday.

Purple Door Books & Gifts: We Know You Love Them

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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 

[email protected] 

Visit us on our website at  www.purpledoorbooks.com/
 
 


Mystic & Magick by Missy

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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

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​Tarophernalia with Shelley Carter

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Shelley Carter is the co-ordinator of the Elora Tarot Project, and formerly of the Elora Tarot and Witchery Festival.

She has many interests in the esoteric world. She is always making something – spell bottles, witch bottles, tarot clocks, textile projects, tarot bags and boxes, jewellery, garden sculptures and whatever else takes her fancy!

Come and see what she has on offer at the Kingston Tarot and Lenormand Conference in 2024.





Lynda Fox

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Lynda Fox - Handmade Canadian jewellery, pendulums, charm kits and journals.
For years, I've collected unique treasures, both old and new, to infuse my creations with lots of good energy and a pinch of magic!

I have been creating funky, witchy jewellery for many years, but at the last conference, I also introduced my newest passion, my Witch’s Compendiums, Book of Shadows and Journals.
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This year along with my jewellery, I will include several new art journals… Divination, Hedge Witch, Green Witch, Raven Magic, BOS, and many more, each unique with a different size and theme.
I’ll also be bringing back my Lenormand Oracle Charm Kits for those who like to cast their Lenormand readings in 3D!


I can’t wait to reconnect with old friends and meet all the new attendees at the 2024 Kingston Tarot and Lenormand Conference.




Judy Nathan Jewels and Custom Made Treasures

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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.
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Exquisitely sewn, sumptuous fabrics sewn into the perfect bag for your precious deck or other treasure.

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Judy will share the story of how each piece went together and you will know if it is meant for you.  





Susan Lisa Brecht Dragon Magic, Jewels and Huna

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HUNA is the Hawaiian word for secret. It refers to the wisdom of the ancient Polynesian cultures.  It is also the name of the healing symbols that Susan uses today and learned in her time in Hawaii.
Today, Energy Sessions using both the Huna Symbols and intuition are used as needed to comfort the person Susan is working with. Together after a conversation, she helps release negative energies stuck in the body or to help people to relax and enjoy some loving energy.  Susan is grateful that she can help people find the healing and comfort they are looking for.
Personal sessions are available over ZOOM.   Contact Susan at [email protected] with your questions about session availability.
Loving Energy is sent out every morning to people who have “Liked" or “Followed” the Aloha Healing Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/www.alohahealing.ca/
Susan also loves Dragons and their Spiritual significance.  She will have some handmade Dragon items and because she also likes making jewelry, she will be bringing some of her items to sell. 

 

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Lori Lytle has yummy Talismans for you again!

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Lori Lytle, AKA Inner Goddess Tarot, and her sister, Angela Lytle, are back with their magical gemstone talismans, protective amulets, and Goddess jewelry.

Pre-orders are also open for Lori's Unifying Consciousness Tarot, coming Spring 2025 from RedFeather MBS.

Contact Lori at
 innergoddesstarot.com.



Annick Rousseau of Berry Homestead Farms

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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: [email protected]
       

Mary Alps with Violet Moon 

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Mary Alps
I am a silversmith, tarot reader, and Reiki Master whose lifelong passion for jewelry, colourful gemstones, and the metaphysical world inspired me to create my small business, Violet Moon. I create one-of-a-kind jewelry and offer tarot readings, bringing together my love of artistry and spirituality.
 
My jewelry is handcrafted using .999 fine (pure) silver, .925 sterling silver, brass, copper, and semi-precious gemstones. I infuse each piece with Reiki energy, with the intention of directing the natural energies of the stones to the person who wears them, for their highest healing good.
 
Step into the world of Violet Moon at www.violetmoon.ca.


You can purchase Mary’s designs, book a tarot reading or arrange a reiki energy session with her through her website at www.violetmoon.ca
 Follow her on Instagram at violet_moon_canada, on Pinterest at VioletMoonCanada, and on Facebook at VioletMoonCanada. 


 

A little of this and a little of that. Various vendors will be at this table over the weekend.

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At this table you will find a wide variety of people offering very unique things. This is the table to check to meet authors with their own books. Kingston author and tarot lover Virlana Kardash has a brand new book out. You will able to get an autographed copy of "a Dark Slip of Time."

Rebecca Walker Pickering has created very unusual 'deck'. 
Waiting to connect with you is a Blind Date with a Deck. These mystery decks come with surprises tucked carefully inside the wrapping. Choose a Tarot, Lenormand or Oracle deck and discover how you vibe with it. Discover the Magic. No peeking!

Drop by this table to see who is offering their magic!


Michelle Pritchard may be offering massage!

Please Join Us For This Time of Connection, Learning, Having Fun and Meeting People Talking Your Language. November 13 to 15, 2026 In Kingston Ontario Canada or Virtually Wherever You Are.

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