Session 1: Understand the Tableau
Diving into the Tarot Tableau: Read Cohesively in Every Context
Presented by Maria Alvíz Hernando
In this session you will become acquainted with a dynamic reading style and be introduced to the Nine Card Tableau. You will be familiarized with the different interpretative layers and see examples of how to gather information from the spread. At the end of this session, you will practice with a reading for yourself.
Session 2: Adapt the Tableau
Diving into the Tarot Tableau: Read Cohesively in Every Context
Presented by Maria Alvíz Hernando
Once that you are familiar with the spread, it’s time to adapt it to your reading needs! You will learn how to glean advice and prediction from the cards, and how to adapt the layout that you know to fit the specifics of your question. You will learn the keys of timing with this reading system and practice reading for a partner.
Session 3: Extend the Tableau
Diving into the Tarot Tableau: Read Cohesively in Every Context
Presented by Maria Alvíz Hernando
Meet the Nine Card Tableau’s big sister: The 5×5 Tableau. Learn to tackle a large spread with ease and incorporate new techniques to go deeper in your interpretations and aim for longer periods of time in your readings. In this session, you will practice reading a 5×5 in groups and have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and ask questions.
For this session you will need a tarot deck (I advise bringing a mini-deck if you have one, so you can comfortably lay the 5×5 Tableau). You will be given a handout, but you can bring material to take notes if you wish.
Madam Adam
Presented by Madam Adam
Details of the session will be available soon.
The Art of Reading Lip Prints Session 1
The Art of Reading Lip Prints
Presented by Amy Forman
Lip print reading is a fascinating and emerging field of energy analysis that can reveal a lot about a person’s personality, mood, and well-being. It is based on the idea that the shape, size, and color of the lips reflect the inner state of the individual.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
The Art of Reading Lip Prints Session 2
The Art of Reading Lip Prints
Presented by Amy Forman
Lip print reading is a fascinating and emerging field of energy analysis that can reveal a lot about a person’s personality, mood, and well-being. It is based on the idea that the shape, size, and color of the lips reflect the inner state of the individual.
This is part 2 of a 2-part series.
Mercedes Vasquez
Presented by Mercedes Vasquez
Details of the session will be available soon.
Oracular Intentions Sound Bath Meditation
Presented by Jenny Stafford
This deeply relaxing and centering experience blends divination with a meditative sound journey, a unique opportunity to come together to explore and manifest clear intentions for our experience at StaarCon 2023!
The session unfolds as Jenny guides you through a simple introspective Major Arcana pull and symbol meditation technique before you surrender to invisible waves of gentle sound from Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other healing instruments.
*Please bring a Tarot Major Arcana deck (or alternate oracle that you are already familiar with) and, if possible, a yoga mat or beach towel and a sweater + socks or blanket to ensure maximum comfort while reclined during your sound bath experience. If you are not physically comfortable resting on the floor for the sound bath, chairs will also be available.
Opening Ceremony
Presented by Christiana Gaudet
Join Christiana for the opening ceremony for StaarCon 2024! We will gather together as a community to create sacred space, set intentions, and perform divinations for our weekend ahead.
Lisa Adams – Part 1
Astrology for Beginners
Presented by Lisa Adams
Details of the session will be available soon.
Lisa Adams – Part 2
Astrology for Beginners
Presented by Lisa Adams
Details of the session will be available soon.
Lisa Adams – Part 3
Astrology for Beginners
Presented by Lisa Adams
Details of the session will be available soon.
Session 1 – Cards and Stars
Tarot Plus! Divination Combos
Presented by Mary Ellen Collins
Whether you know nothing about astrology, or you’ve been a pro for years, the first session will help you focus on a few simple astrology tools to personalize your tarot readings.
Session 2 – Cards and Charms
Tarot Plus! Divination Combos
Presented by Mary Ellen Collins
Details of the session will be available soon.
Session 3 – Cards and Crystals
Tarot Plus! Divination Combos
Presented by Mary Ellen Collins
Details of the session will be available soon.
Why I Designed a Tarot Deck…and You Should Too!
Presented by Rosemary Sunflower
Publishing isn’t always the goal. An exploration of my journey creating the Good Journeys Tarot and why creating a deck is a valuable exercise for tarot readers of any level. We will explore a little tarot history, my personal experience, and some practical concerns of creating a deck.
Erika Robinson
Presented by Erika Robinson
Details of the session will be available soon.
Situational Divination, or What I Learned from Scott Cunningham
Presented by Christine Cunningham Ashworth
You’ve read the books. You do the work, and you’re confident in your divination abilities. But when you’re caught off-guard, and your usual references are out of reach, what do you do? Come learn how Christine Cunningham Ashworth took what she learned from her brother Scott, among others, and made it work – her way. Learn how to trust your studied knowledge and apply your skills when you’re on your own.
T. Susan Chang
Presented by T. Susan Chang
Details of the session will be available soon.
The History of Occult Tarot, Made Easy
Presented by Benebell Wen
We’ll begin in 18th century France and cover three different tarot divination methods from three centuries. How has astrology, philosophical Hermeticism, alchemy, Cabalism (the Qabalah), and Rosicrucianism influenced the evolution of tarot into an occult tool? And what does Hermes Trismegistus have to do with tarot? What do we even mean by “occult”? Let’s discuss together.
This is a nuts-and-bolts foundational primer on the advent of tarot occultism, who the key players were, and how French occult interpretation of the tarot continues to influence tarot readers today.
Stacey Williams-Ng
Presented by Stacey Williams-Ng
Details of the session will be available soon.
Kristen Barnes
Presented by Kristen Barnes
Details of the session will be available soon.
Entertainment
Presented by To Be Announced
Details of the session will be available soon.
Navigating the Crone Years with Divination
Presented by Silver Raven
This workshop is specifically for women who are in or approaching their Crone years. This time of life can be scary, challenging, and very exciting! Using divination, you can navigate your life in a way that creates a roadmap through these years. And at the end of the road, you will be your true self.
Marion Kirk
Presented by Marion Kirk
Details of the session will be available soon.
Dame Darcy
Presented by Dame Darcy
To be Announced
Dionne C. Monsanto
Presented by Dionne C. Monsanto
Session description is coming soon.
Bonnie Isham Willis
Presented by Bonnie Isham Willis
Details of the session will be available soon.
Jen Sankey
Presented by Jen Sankey
To be Announced
Holistic Healing, Complimentary Alternative Modalities and Wellness
Presented by Dr. Barbara Ann Wilmes
Feeling blocked? You may need to unblock and redirect your energy flow!
Learn about the Universal energy field, the human energy field and how holistic interventions can balance body (physiological), mind (psychological) and spirit (metaphysical/spiritual) to correct the flow of energy, facilitate healing and achieve improved health.
Madam Adam
Presented by Madam Adam
Details of the session will be available soon.
Peter Coe
Presented by Peter Coe
Details of the session will be available soon.
Erich Landstrom
Presented by Erich Landstrom
Details of the session will be available soon.
Arwen Lynch Poe
Presented by Arwen Lynch-Poe
Details of the session will be available soon.
Amie Emberharte
Presented by Amie Emberharte
Details of the session will be available soon.
Tarot Reversals – Are They Necessary?
Presented by Catiara Marie
In this workshop, Catiara will teach you a few different methods of reading reversed cards. She will explain her beliefs and philosophies surrounding reversed cards.
She will challenge you to look at the cards differently and teach you how to read both the upright and reversed meanings, sometimes at the same time, regardless of the position/orientation of the card.
Catiara will instruct and encourage you to develop and trust your intuition to interpret the cards accordingly.
Journey through the Nine Realms
Presented by Brightheart
Join Brightheart for an introduction to the Norse Pantheon. You will learn the Rune for each Realm and Deity.
This is an exciting way to learn about Norse Mythology and Runes. The story unfolds and you will be amazed at what you have learned when it’s over!
Joe Monteleone
Presented by Joe Monteleone
Details of the session will be available soon.
Reading Tarot in Layers
Presented by Mitchell Osborn
Join Mitchell, your ‘tarot coach,’ in this practical and fun workshop to improve your reading skills. You will break down your ‘reading senses,’ if you will, in layers, practice one layer at a time, and then reconstruct them. This practice can enhance any reader’s ability to give a more comprehensive, deeper, and thorough reading. Bring a tarot deck and something to log your notes and findings. And get ready to have fun.
Panel Discussion: Creativity, Magick, and Divination
Presented by Nancy Hendrickson, Stacey Williams-Ng, Erika Robinson & Larie Trenkelbach
Creation and magick are closely intertwined. A basic definition of magick is when it is performed to convey a specific desire and produce results using techniques that employ the supernatural, forces of nature, or a connection to Spirit. It’s essentially built on intention. Just as a writer, magician, witch, or spellcaster uses intention, focus, and rituals; the creative does the same in a form of ‘art’ magick. This magick speaks to our innate nature as makers and creatives. Creating is a powerful way to lead to discovery, creativity, healing, and spiritual connection.
Your panel facilitator is Nancy Hendrickson. Panelists include Stacey Williams-Ng, Erika Robinson, and Larie Trenkelbach.
Anthony Perotta
Presented by Anthony Perrotta
Details of the session will be available soon.
Madam Adam
Presented by Madam Adam
Details of the session will be available soon.
Emilie Muñiz
Presented by Emilie Muñiz
Details of the session will be available soon.
Closing Ceremony
Presented by Christiana Gaudet
Christiana leads the conference in the closing ceremony. Join us in a moment of appreciation and affirmation, as we share our joy of tarot, art, divination and community.
Teri Salomoni
Presented by Teri Salomoni
Details of the session will be available soon.
Michelle Barrie
Presented by Michelle Barrie
Details of the session will be available soon.
Famous Foursomes: A Celebration of the Elements!
Presented by Frank Kwiatkowski
The four classic elements are literally everywhere. Both the physical world of nature and the inner world of the psyche are comprised – at the essential level – of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that we would find the elements throughout popular culture as well!
Think about your favorite movies or television shows and you’re bound to recall some famous foursomes. Groups of four are a common trope in popular culture, and for good reason. Foursomes allow storytellers to craft believable characters, each based on one of the elements. The dynamics between these “elemental” personalities are often fascinating because we relate to them on a deeper, more primordial level.
Please join us for this celebration of the elements, where we’ll explore famous foursomes in popular culture. You’ll never look at the elements – or your favorite movies and television shows – the same way again!
Tikashi Denour Lacoste
Presented by Tikashi Denour Lacoste
Details of the session will be available soon.
Brenda Elizabeth
Presented by Brenda Elizabeth
Details of the session will be available soon.
Grace Calas
Presented by Grace Calas
Details of the session will be available soon.
Mark Horn
Presented by Mark Horn
Details of the session will be available soon.
2024 VIII Strength – The Power of Centeredness
Presented by Katrina Wynne, M. A.
2024 is a pivotal year so let’s prepare for the greatest experience!
As most Tarot folks know, Key VIII can be represented by either the Strength/Lust card or Justice/Balance/Adjustment, which will not only be explained, but touch you in a much deeper way as I share my 50+ years’ experience with these image exemplars.
More emphasis will be made on the VIII Strength card as I go through the history, symbolism, and sacred depths of this powerful reminder of our core connection with life.
Join us live, or watch the recording to prepare for the challenges and opportunities appearing in 2024! Please be sure to download the very helpful handout…with journaling prompts to help you follow the presentation and work your program through the year.
Be sure to sign up for the StaarCon AfterGlow party as we return to this topic in an open discussion among us.
Bring more than one Tarot deck and pull out VII The Chariot, VIII Justice AND Strength, IX The Hermit, and XVII The Star. You’ll enjoy the PowerPoint presentation with many versions of these VIII cards from my extensive deck collection. All levels of Tarot experience are welcome!
Camlyn Medicinesnake
Presented by Camlyn Medicinesnake
Details of the session will be available soon.
Tarot, Scent, and Psyche: Creating Magical Potions, Using Tarot Correspondences, Symbols, and Elemental Energies, in Conjunction with the Plant Kingdom
Presented by Ailynn Halvorson
The power of the tarot is unsurmountable when you call in the energies of the plant kingdom as an ally. As we work with the tarot, we can create magical potions and teas by connecting plant energies with the tarot symbols, correspondences and the elemental energies that flow through the cards. In this class we will learn how to connect the plants with the cards. I will demonstrate how to create a planetary oil based off of a chosen tarot card’s energies.