Sydän Aquacielos & Temples of Sound Guest Player
Friday, March 13, 6:30-7:45PM, Tickets Sliding Scale: $20-$35
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Temples of Sound is a living sound practice where bodies, voices, and presence become temples. Each participant contributes to a shared field of resonance, weaving breath, tone, rhythm, and drone into a collective space of clarity, connection, and coherence.
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Our bodies are living instruments, carrying memory, vibration, and power. The spaces we gather in become temples themselves, shaped by the care and attention we bring to ourselves and one another.  Our mission is to empower sovereignty — supporting people in reconnecting with themselves, each other, and life in ways that allow all beings to thrive.
These events are interactive and participatory. Instruments are shared, and you’re invited to sing or play with us — or simply be and hold presence. There is no right way. Choose your own adventure.
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Our Interactive Sound Immersion is an alternative to the passive sound bath. Steady drone tones create a vibrational foundation, and your voice is invited. Singing with the drones drops participants into meditation rapidly and directly, engaging the body at a cellular level. No singing experience is needed — you cannot get it wrong. Authentic presence is the harmony.
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We work with 14 crystal singing bowls, harmonium, shruti boxes, shamanic drums, breathwork to open and somatic movement at close to integrate and seal the temples.
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This is community-building as healing. We come together in mutual support, honoring each person’s individual process while strengthening the collective field.
 
About Sydän Aguacielos
Sydän is a Reiki certified Sound Healing Facilitator who has chosen to focus on the heart chakra. The heart is the first organ to develop as we become human and the heart chakra is the loving and healing bridge between the upper and lower main chakras. It is her belief and understanding that once we deeply connect to ourselves and each other through working with and developing this space, the healing energy that is created will reverberate throughout our communities and ultimately create a better life experience for all inhabitants of earth. It starts with knowing and loving ourselves.

Saturday, March 14, 1-5PM, Free to Attend!
 
This Metaphysical Fair is an event to empower, inspire, uplift and create community with each other. It occurs once a month on the second Saturday of the month. Each time several healing practitioners will be present and offer their services for a small fee. The opening circle allows for a brief meditation and introductions, the closing circle for a moment of gratitude and appreciation. Time in-between is unstructured and great for connections and individual readings. Most people come by word of mouth, but new people are always welcome! If you are interested in being a practitioner or vendor please contact Gabi Schoening at gabi@doortothelight.com. 
 
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Sunday, March 15,  1-4PM
 
Join us for a magical experience with Jess as she brings a touch of sparkle to your hair! Jess will be at the bookshop's metaphysical fair to weave her enchanting fairy hair sparkle strands into your locks. These delicate strands are tied to individual hair strands, creating a beautiful, sparkling effect that lasts for weeks.
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No Appointment needed, just pop in!

Mark Mezadourian, Sunday, March 15 from 11:30am-12:30pm, Free!

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What happens when we interrupt fear with a clear articulation of love?

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"I am well, safe and happy. My loved ones are well, safe and happy. All beings are well, safe and happy."

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This is the moment for all of us on the spiritual path to use our heart-centered power to create the world we want to live in. And why not? The old patterns about authority and sequence of events can be healed. In this gathering, we will focus on making room for delightful developments in our lives. With graceful power, we will let the universe know what we want, experience empowerment, and receive tremendous love from the angels and guides. Together, we can welcome incredible good into our lives and onto the planet.

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Mark Mezadourian is an intuitive specializing in connecting with angels and guides. Accessing spirituality with heart-centered practicality is the goal of his work. You are invited to visit his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkMezadourian) to access free recordings for empaths, healing, relaxation and building a relationship with the angels. You can also find recordings of angel experiences on Insight Timer (http://insig.ht/markmezadourian). For information on all events and intuitive readings, please visit www.markmezadourian.com

​Sunday, March 15, 2:30-4:30PM, $25
Dive into the world of the tarot with this experiential workshop perfect for all levels of enthusiasts. Explore the Major and Minor Arcanas, understand the significance of suits and court cards, and demystify the tarot deck in a straightforward manner. After we go through the cards, we will have an opportunity to do mini-readings for each other to help us put some of our knowledge into practice. Join us for this down-to-earth exploration of these timeless cards.

Santosh LaMarche has been reading the Tarot for years at East West Bookshop in Mountain View, CA and locally at New Renaissance. He also teaches classes to groups and individuals on the Tarot, meditation and stress reduction.

Jane de forest, Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 7:30PM PST
Optional Student Practice Time with Jane from 7:30-8PM PST
 
Dates: March 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23  
Series Fee Sliding Scale: $155 to $333
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Jane’s class will be recorded & posted (no downloads).  Student practice section will be private & not recorded. 
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In this lovely 6-week foundational course, Jane will teach you the basics of astrology, including its history, different types of charts, zodiac signs, rulerships, houses, planets, aspects, and how planets interact. The course explores modern applications for personal growth, relationships and decision-making, while introducing the ancient understanding of astrology as a spiritual practice.
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You will learn through traditional explanations combined with guided visualizations, color and doodling; these approaches tap directly into visual-spatial intelligence, boost memory retention by 20–65% (depending on the study), spark creativity, reduce anxiety, and make learning feel like play instead of work. As well, you will practice reading your own and each other’s birth charts in a fun, hands-on way for practice & cultivating community.
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Class 1: History and Basics of Astrology
Explore the history of astrology from its Babylonian origins through its development across different cultures. This class introduces the main types of charts (natal, transit, solar return, synastry) and includes a guided meditation to connect with the archetype of astrology plus a simple color-doodle exercise to map out the zodiac wheel.
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Class 2: Zodiac Signs and Rulerships
Discover all 12 zodiac signs, their elements, modalities, and planetary rulers. You will use color associations and doodling to represent each sign, and come to a deeper understanding. This will be followed by a guided visualization to meet the ruling planet of their Sun sign and reflect on its personal meaning.
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Class 3: The 12 Astrological Houses
Learn the meaning of each of the 12 houses and how they represent different areas of life (self, money, career, relationships, enlightenment, etc.). Through a guided “house visualization” meditation and colorful house wheel doodling, students will intuitively connect with house placements.
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Class 4: The Planets – Energies and Meanings
Meet the ten planets (Sun through Pluto), their core meanings, and mythological symbolism. Students will participate in guided visualization to connect with each planet’s energy and create personalized color doodles to capture how each planet feels and functions.
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Class 5: Planetary Aspects and Relationships
Learn the major aspects (conjunction, sextile, square, trine, opposition) and how planets interact with each other to create harmony or tension. Use color-blending doodles to visualize aspects and guided meditations to sense the energetic “conversation” and melting between planets in your chart.
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Class 6: Reading Birth Charts and Modern Applications
Combine everything learned to practice reading full natal charts for yourself and your classmates. Explore practical modern uses of astrology for career, relationships, and personal growth, ending with a full-chart guided meditation and a personal color-doodle mandala of your cosmic blueprint.
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Jane de Forest is a gifted Western Sidereal Astrologer, Intuitive, and Shamanic Practitioner.  Known for her humor, integrity, and sensitivity. She leaves clients feeling inspired, supported, and truly seen.  Learn more at: Janesinspiration.com

Rose Allen, Saturday, March 21, 11:30-1PM, $25

Celebrate the official arrival of Spring by connecting with the rising energy in your own body. Our focus will be on our connection to this season through the element of Wood, which is growth and beginnings. The spiritual aspect of this season is the nourishment of our original vision and retrieval of childhood gifts. The organs that are ‘on line’ during the season are the Liver and Gallbladder. We will discover signs of imbalance in these organs and then move through some simple, meditative Qigong forms to encourage harmony and health, while also building immunity and removing toxins.

Handouts provided; chairs available. Rose invites you to wear something GREEN, which is the color of Spring.

With over 20 years of study and practice, Rose is a Certified Instructor of Qigong. Generous with her time and knowledge, Rose provides students with clear instructions of this energy cultivation practice. A grounded presence and vitality come across in her easy teaching manner. She offers a vast repertoire based on her study with various masters. Inspired by what Qigong has done for her own health and well-being, Rose's passion is to share it with others. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns: rose@buildingqi.com. More information at: www.BuildingQi.com

Jillian Harrington, Sunday, March 22, 2:30-5:30PM, Sliding Scale: $35-$55

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Are you curious about who you are at a soul level—and why certain patterns keep showing up in your life? In this interactive 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll explore two powerful lenses for understanding yourself: your soul age (from infant soul to old soul) and your soul archetype (such as Nurturer, Artist, Leader, Sage, Guide, and others). Through guided exercises, self-assessments, and conversation, you’ll actively uncover your unique soul “personality” and how it influences your relationships, work, challenges, and growth. This is not a lecture—you’ll be discovering your blueprint from the inside out. You'll leave with a clearer sense of your soul's story, why you are the way you are, and how your soul age and archetype influence your life today—plus a workbook to deepen your understanding long after the workshop ends.

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Jillian Harrington is a spiritual educator and energy practitioner with over 30 years exploring reincarnation and soul development. She blends her background in HR strategy, psychology, and life coaching with intuitive insight to create practical, grounded frameworks for navigating karmic patterns, life lessons, and personal growth.

Kelly Lynn Glab, Friday, March 27, 5-6:30pm, $25

Explore the creation of Love and Abundance in our lives with a Reiki Medicine Wheel Circle and Abundance Meditation. We will remove all blocks to love’s presence thus revealing our natural inheritance as Spirit and our true state of peace, wholeness, and perfection. All are welcome! 

Kelly Lynn Glab is a Reiki Master who graduated from the only Certified Reiki Training Program in WA State, studying under Eileen Dey.
 

Charlie Sebastian Short, Sunday, March 29, 11:30-1PM, Sliding Scale $20 - $35
 
Early spring is not about blooming yet; it is about subtle movement, small signals, and allowing energy to return naturally. It is a time of quiet movement, when light begins to return but energy may still feel tender. Gentle Emergence is a sound bath designed to support this in-between season, offering space to rest, settle, and notice what is beginning without pressure.

We'll start with a grounding EFT meditation, followed by a simple progressive muscle relaxation, a technique often used before hypnosis.
Then through layered, melodic sound from crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramid, hypnotic percussion, tranquility harp, and other acoustic instruments, participants are invited to soften into the body, regulate the nervous system, and allow awareness to unfold at its own pace. This is time for listening and gradual reorientation.

All bodies and experience levels are welcome. Chairs, mats, blankets, and some cushions will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own comfort items.

Early spring asks for patience and listening. This session offers space to honor that rhythm.

Charlie Sebastian Short is a certified quantum sound healing practitioner, composer, and professional musician who blends melody, vibration, and intention to guide others into calm and clarity. His sessions offer a gentle, welcoming space for rest and renewal. charliesoundpractice.com

Terry McGill, Saturday, March 28, 3:30-5:00pm, $35

Ancient Tao Wisdom and Sacred Calligraphy for Healing, Harmony, and Transformation

Many people today are seeking practical ways to improve their health, bring greater harmony to their relationships, and transform the circumstances of their lives. In this gathering you will be introduced to a sacred method that has only recently been shared publicly. In China there is an ancient saying: “Calligraphy can carry the Tao.”

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Drawing on this wisdom, Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha has created more than one hundred Tao Calligraphy that embody the frequency and blessings of Tao. Terry McGill, a certified Tao Calligraphy Practitioner, will share a special Tao Calligraphy during this gathering and guide participants in connecting with its field to support a personal request for transformation. Participants will experience a Tao Calligraphy blessing and learn simple practices they can continue using in daily life.

During this gathering you will:

• Discover how Tao Calligraphy carries Source frequency and how it is used to support healing and transformation.
• Learn simple ways to connect with the Tao Calligraphy field, focusing your intention on an area of life where you would welcome greater harmony.
• Receive a hardcover copy of The Power of Soul by Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, presenting eleven

Soul Empowerments to uplift health, relationships, vitality, finances, and awareness.

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All are welcome—no prior experience is needed. If you feel an inner yes, please follow the link to register. Seating is limited, so you may wish to reserve your place in advance.

Terry McGill is a certified Tao Calligraphy Light Wall Practitioner, He is available in person at New Renaissance Bookstore and online. For a Complimentary 30-minute consultation, email Terry at terrymcgill@comcast.net

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Session 1: Thursday, April 2, 5-6:30PM, Sliding Scale $30-$45
Session 2: Thursday, April 2, 7-8:30PM, $30-$45
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Join us on a transformative journey of healing and deep relaxation, as we bathe every cell of the body in therapeutic sound and vibration. The Gong acoustically elevates us, creating a deep spontaneous meditative state that restores harmony and vitality to the mind, body and soul, leaving you feeling tuned, refreshed and at the height of physical and emotional wellbeing.
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The 90-minute event includes a brief discussion on the healing attributes of Planet Gongs, a 62- minute Gong Meditation, followed by sweets and community.

The Gong Meditation is best experienced lying down on your back or a similar comfortable position. Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the meditation - yoga mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc.
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Benefits of Gong Meditation:

• Promotes relaxation and stress relief

• Restores vibrational balance and mind-body harmony

• Stimulates immune system and glandular functioning

• Encourages the movement of life force energy

• Supports deep spontaneous meditation

• Improves creativity and will-power

• Advances spiritual exploration and self-realization 

Wayne is a life-long musician who has studied the gong extensively under Gong Master Mehtab Benton. His authentic style of playing, infused with passion and intention, promotes deep relaxation and transformation. Wayne is the Founder-Director of Beneficial Sound, a 501(c)3 public charity committed to bringing wellness to the mind, body and soul through sound and vibration. He has a degree in Psychology, is a Certified Gong Practitioner and Yoga Instructor and is a member of the American Sound Healers Association.

Cynthia Ray, Sunday, April 12, 11:30-3:30PM, Sliding Scale $100-$175

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Experience the Living Energy of the Tarot

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When we allow the symbols, images and archetypes of Tarot to touch us emotionally, feelingly, deeply, they promote change because each card is a glyph of the body, mind, spirit - of what it is to be human. In this retreat, we will immerse ourselves in the living energy of the tarot enabling us to deepen our access to our innate wisdom, intuition, and creativity.

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Cynthia will guide us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment through guided meditation, sound, journaling, art, and ceremony in a safe and sacred space, in which we may receive guidance, healing, and a deeper realization of our wholeness to carry with us back into our daily lives.

Retreat includes a tarot blessing ceremony, a set of tarot cards you can color yourself, a sound bath and more. Some experience with Tarot is helpful, but not required.

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“When one bell is rung, by the sound of that one bell others bells will also vibrate . So it is with the dancing of the soul. It produces its reaction, and that again, will make others souls dance." Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Cynthia is a mystic, artist, and teacher who has studied and taught Tarot for over 20 years. As an intuitive, highly sensitive person, she acts as a bridge, or facilitator for Spirit, using Tarot cards as one of the tools in this work. It is her intention to help others learn to access and develop this ability for themselves.

Thursday, April 16, 6-8:30PM, Sliding Scale $18-$27

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Life is woven from a single, luminous thread — Sri Vidya, the ancient wisdom that reveals how everything arises from, exists within, and returns to the Divine Feminine, or Devi.

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In this guided, immersive workshop, Radha Amma and Rama Amma of Devipuram, India, invite you into the living current of Sri Vidya. Through mantra, intention, and sacred ritual, participants will feel the resonance of ancient sounds, sense the refinement of awareness, and step into a subtle field where consciousness and Devi’s radiant energies move through every cell of the body. These time-honored practices relax the mind, open the heart, and restore harmony to the nervous system. The Divine Feminine is awakened not as an idea, but as a direct, embodied experience.

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Participants will leave grounded, nourished, and empowered, with a take-home practice to weave this sacred rhythm into daily life, allowing Devi’s magic to continue unfolding.

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Radha Amma and Rama Amma run Devipuram, a vibrant spiritual center in India devoted to the teachings of Sri Vidya. They carry forward the joint legacy of Devi and Guruji Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati. Through workshops, courses, and international tours, they make the once-secretive light of Sri Vidya accessible to all.

​Santosh LaMarche, Saturday, April 18, 2:30-4:30PM, $25
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The Celtic Cross, a 10-card spread, is one of the most famous and useful spreads in all of tarot. It provides comprehensive answers to many questions and topics, and can examine all the various aspects of a situation, getting a “big picture” view of any event. 
This class is for those with basic understanding of the Tarot and who have worked with Basic Spreads. We will look at the Celtic Cross together and have an opportunity to work with it in class.
 
Instructor Santosh LaMarche has been reading the Tarot for several years, here at New Renaissance Bookshop, in the Bay Area, and at psychic fairs throughout the west coast. He sees the Tarot as a means of empowering those he reads for, to help them to make life-affirming choices and to move forward in whatever areas they are choosing to go.

Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30PM, Sliding Scale $25-$35

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As spring unfolds and we turn our attention towards our gardens, get to know several easy-to-grow herbs that can be incredibly supportive for your body. Meet Rose, Calendula, Thyme, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Mint, Oregano, Comfrey, and Rosemary. All these herbs can soothe a wide variety of ailments, support your overall wellness, and lift your spirits. 

In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll explore the herbal benefits of each of these plants, learn how to harvest them and discuss the best ways to take each herb topically and/or internally. You’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge you need to grow your own apothecary in your windowsill, backyard, or community garden space. 

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DISCLAIMER from Alicia: My offerings are educational in nature and do not replace the advice of a licensed health care provider. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA and I do not diagnose, treat or prescribe. Herbs can sometimes cause adverse reactions and I encourage all students to stop taking herbs immediately if any discomfort arises. I also encourage all students who are pregnant, nursing, have medical conditions or are on medications to discuss any herbs with a licensed medical provider.

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Alicia Cielle Heiser is an herbal astrologer who works with plants and stars to help folks cultivate vitality and honor their authentic selves. She interned at the Herb Pharm in southern Oregon and loves to grow and harvest herbs in her own garden. Alicia offers astrology consultations, teaches workshops and hosts a podcast called Conversations with the Planets to help make astrological and herbal knowledge simple and accessible to apply in our everyday lives.

Charlie Sebastian Short, Friday, April 24, 5:30-6:54PM, Sliding Scale $20 - $35

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With Portland in full spring bloom (tulips at Wooden Shoe Festival, greener parks, and longer sunny days), join us for a nurturing session to anchor yourself amid the season's vibrant energy.

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We'll start with a brief guided EFT tapping meditation to gently release stress, quiet the mind, and help you arrive more centered and relaxed. Then sink into deep restoration with the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls, melodies from hypnotic percussion & tranquility harp, and awakening tones of chimes and crystal pyramid to ease tension, calm the nervous system, and restore a grounded sense of presence and well-being.

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This experience supports better rest, reduced stress, and feeling more balanced in your body as spring unfolds around and within you. No experience needed. Bring a mat, blanket, and any other comfort items you wish; some items available to borrow.

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Charlie Sebastian Short is a certified quantum sound healing practitioner, composer, and professional musician who blends melody, vibration, and intention to guide others into calm and clarity. His sessions offer a gentle, welcoming space for rest and renewal. charliesoundpractice.com

Jane de Forest, Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 7:30PM PST
Optional Student Practice Time with Jane from 7:30-8PM PST
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Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4
Series Fee Sliding Scale: $155 to $333

Jane’s class will be recorded & posted (no downloads).  Student practice section will be private & not recorded. 
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This lovely course in an introduction to Intuitive Spiritual Remote Viewing; a beginner-friendly program that teaches the structured skill of remote viewing while blending it with spiritual practices, energy awareness, meditation, creativity, dreams, angelic guidance, and natural intuition.
Jane de Forest will teach you her own professional intuitive system; Intuitive Spiritual Remote Viewing (ISRV) developed over 25 years and inspired by the principles of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) developed by the renown psychic, Ingo Swann for the US Government.
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This course adapts this technique with uplifting, heart-centered practices making it accessible for students of all ages. You’ll learn to trust your innate gifts, receive guidance from higher realms, and apply these skills for self-empowerment, healing, foresight, and confident decision-making.
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Class 1: History, Foundations of Energy Awareness & Natural Intuition
Discover your energy body and subtle intuitive signals, including gut feelings, hunches, and empathic impressions. Through simple grounding and awareness exercises, you’ll build confidence in your natural abilities and create a strong spiritual foundation. Learn the history of ancient seers, religious oracles and the cultural taboo of hidden knowledge.
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Class 2: Meditation & Creative Visualization Practices
Learn calming meditation techniques and creative exercises to quiet the mind and activate your intuitive flow. You’ll use artistic prompts and visualization to open a portal to your awareness and prepare for structured remote viewing sessions.
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Class 3: Dreams, Premonitions & Symbolic Guidance
Explore how to interpret your dreams and recognize premonitions as valuable intuitive messages from your higher self. You will learn the fundamentals to the symbolic language of the Universe through omens, symbols & Mother Nature. Practical journaling & doodling tools will help you harness intuitive wisdom for personal insight and future knowing guidance.
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Class 4: Angelic Guidance & Spirit Connection
Develop gentle methods to connect with angels, spirit guides, and loved ones in spirit while receiving clear signs and messages. This class emphasizes building a supportive spiritual team of spiritual allies and practicing basic mediumship in a safe, protected & loving way.
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Class 5: The Intuitive Essence Protocol – Your Spiritual Remote Viewing Method
Start to learn the essence this beginner-friendly ISRV (Intuitive Spiritual Remote Viewing) Protocol; a fresh spiritual adaptation of that includes the Soul Glyph, Energy Signatures, Form & Flow, with deeper intuitive inquiry, and Mind Chatter management. You’ll practice your intuitive skills with blind targets (hidden subjects) while staying aligned with grounding, intention-setting, and angelic support.
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Class 6: Integration & Real-World Empowerment
Bring together all your newly learned techniques through supportive community practice, real-life applications, and personalized action plans. You’ll celebrate your progress, troubleshoot common challenges, and create a practical toolkit for using intuitive spiritual remote viewing ISRV in your daily life, career, and relationships.

Jane de Forest is a gifted Intuitive, Western Sidereal Astrologer, and Shamanic Practitioner.  Known for her humor, integrity, and sensitivity. She leaves clients feeling inspired, supported, and truly seen.
Learn more at: Janesinspiration.com
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Susan Glavin, Sunday, May 3, 3:30-5PM, Book signing to Follow, $30 Ticket Includes Signed Copy of Modern Day Mastery for Women

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What if you do not need to be fixed at all?

You are not bad, you are not broken, and there is nothing to fix. The power, clarity, and wisdom you’ve been seeking are already within you. Join author Susan Glavin for an uplifting in-person bookstore event based on her book Modern Day Mastery for Women. Susan will explore how women often give their power away through outside demands, old patterns, and unconscious ways of losing touch with themselves, and how to claim that power in the present moment.

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This event is designed to awaken deep self-awareness and inspire women to step more fully into their own clarity, focus, and inner authority. Attendees will leave encouraged to continue the journey through the book with a dear friend, partner, or even by starting their own guided circle.

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Susan Glavin is an author, speaker, and women’s empowerment leader who has been guiding transformational experiences and sacred circles for nearly two decades. She is the author of Modern Day Mastery for Women and The F-It Manifesto: A Woman’s Kick-Ass Guide to Liberation (Men Too).