Saturday, June 25, 2011

Updated Class and Gathering Schedule

The Northern Winds Class and Event Schedule:
Please reserve your space as early as possible, or call the day of the event to see if there is any space left. Please call and let us know if you need to cancel, so others may attend. Check our website for updates and changes to this schedule.


Check our website and Facebook page for web only sales and specials!


Group Sound Healing - July 15 (Fri 6:30-8pm) Join musician and Sound Healer Ariyana Ki’mah on the Full Moon for a relaxing evening of healing with music, guided meditation, temple bells, gong, crystal singing bowls and more. Space is very limited; please call to reserve your space. $15



The Wards: a Druid's Energy Working - July 16 (Sat 6-8pm) Class is Full!



Herb Magic - July 20 (Wed 6-7:30pm) Our instructor for the evening is Sammie, who will instruct us on the use of magical herbs specific to blessing our homes. Samples and handout included! $15



Rune Workshop - July 23 (Sat 6-9pm) For this 3 hour workshop we will learn the basics of using the Elder Futhark Rune system for readings and personal growth. We will have light drinks and snacks. $15 (Rune booklets are $5 extra if you want one)



Lughnasadh / Freyfaxi - July 26 (Tues 6-7:30pm) Part of our eight time a year holiday classes. Felecia will host the first part of the class, the making of craft associated with the season, along with Neo-Pagan and Wiccan traditions. The second part of the class is led by Mike, a Norse ceremony and info on the Germanic and Norse traditions. $15



Asatru Meet-up - July 29 (Fri 6-8pm) Come join our monthly Asatru meet-up, a place to share ideas and wisdom. Our topic for this month is wedding traditions in Germanic and Norse culture, please do some research and share what you have learned. We ask that you provide the sources of your information, or share with us your personal gnosis. We will have a modern Nordic hand fasting at 7:30 for those who wish to stay. Bring your drinking horn or reusable cup for the blot. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks to share. $5



Introduction to Mental Freedom - Aug 3 (Wed 6-7:30pm) Our guest speaker is Jack DuChene, who will teach tangible methods of dealing with stress, past trauma, fear and worry, in this life changing class. $15



Join us at EPIC - Aug 5 (Fri 6-10pm) EPIC meets at Denny's, just east of the I-17 on Northern. Mike will have a free presentation on the tools of Heathenry and Asatru. Please support Denny's by purchasing a meal or drinks, and tipping your server well.



Magical Oils - Aug 12 (Fri 6-7:30pm) We will be creating three different magical oils, using essential oils, perfume oils, herbs and more. A great deal, only $20

Naturally Clean Home with Sherry Kilian - Aug 17 (Wed 6-8pm) Do you realize the hidden dangers that lurk in your cupboards? Find out why and how to eliminate those dangers while simultaneously upping the energy of your home with non-toxic cleaning ingredients that you can make at home for pennies per application. Class will include instruction and demonstration of safe and proper use of oils and herbs along with mixing of non-toxic cleaning ingredients. Also receive favorite formulas, and tips, each with a different purpose, to use on a variety of surfaces. All attendees will mix a formula to take home for their own use and receive a free essential oil sample. ~ Includes free oil samples, plus the ingredients to mix your personal size formulation to take home. Fantasia/The Northern Winds is offering all students a discount on purchase of essential oils, available on site. $20, limited seating.



Advanced Candle Magic - Aug 19 (Fri 6-8pm) For this advanced class, we will be working with pull-out jar candles. We will be decorating, charging and exploring the superstitions regarding how your candle burns. All supplies are included. $20



Asatru Meet-Up - Aug 26 (Fri 6-8pm) Come join our monthly Asatru meet-up, a place to share ideas and wisdom. Call for topic of discussion after our July meet-up. We ask that you provide the sources of your information, or share with us your personal gnosis. Bring your drinking horn or reusable cup for the blot. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks to share. $5



Prickly Pear: Medicine, Magic, Food - Aug 31 (Wed 6-7:30pm) Learn to use our abundant Prickly Pear fruit and pads for magic, cooking, brewing & medicine. $10



Basics of Witchcraft - Sept 1 through Nov 3 (Thurs 6-?pm) Join Felecia for this 10 week course into Witchcraft with Wicca traditions, including the magical use of herbs, crystals, candles and more. Please only sign-up if you can attend each of the 10 classes. $10 per class, or $90 pre-paid, cash only please.



Norse Plants (Part two) - Sept 2 (Fri 6-7:30pm) Join Scot for Norse Plants, a discussion and presentation of plants and their properties. $10



Group Sound Healing - Sept 9 (Fri 6:30-8pm) Join musician and Sound Healer Ariyana Ki’mah for a relaxing evening of healing with music, guided meditation, temple bells, gong, crystal singing bowls and more. Space is very limited; please call to reserve your space. $15



Ghost Hunting Workshop - Sept 10 (Sat 6-7:30pm) Author Lori Hines will offer information on the basic of ghost hunting, including good locations and equipment. $20



Mabon / Winter Finding - Sept 13 (Tues 6-7:30pm) Part of our eight time a year holiday classes. Felecia will host the first part of the class, the making of craft associated with the season, along with information on Neo-Pagan and Wiccan traditions. The second part of the class is led by Mike, a Norse ceremony and info on the Germanic and Norse traditions. $15



Druid Class with Mark Bailey - Sept 16 (Fri 6-7:30pm) - Advanced magical techniques, details coming soon. $15



Incense Making Class - Sept 27 (Tues 6-7pm) - Join us on the New Moon and bring your mortar and pestle, we will be making wonderful, fragrant, natural incense for the fall season. $10



Truth Pouches - Sept 28 (Wed 6-7:30pm) Discover the twelve pathways of the "Foundation of the Truth of Who We Are" while making a leather pouch. Jo will instruct us on Seneca teachings based on the cycles of truth on the medicine wheel, exploring the truth of who you are. $10



Asatru Meet-Up - Sept 30 (Fri 6-8pm) Come join our monthly Asatru meet-up, a place to share ideas and wisdom. Call for topic of discussion after our July meet-up. We ask that you provide the sources of your information, or share with us your personal gnosis. Bring your drinking horn or reusable cup for the blot. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks to share. $5



Chili Cook-Off and Unity Gathering - Oct 1 (Sat 10am-2pm) See www.thenorthernwinds.com for details



Deepening Of Our Spiritual Roots - Oct 5 (Wed 6-8:30pm) The 'Deepening Of Our Spiritual Roots' project is intended to provide progressive studies for spiritual seekers through education, networking and shared wisdom within the community. We will be gathering at Ticoz Restaurant for dinner, drinks and shared teachings from three presenters, each representing a different tradition. This event is for adults only. Tickets are very limited, $30, paid in advance, dinner and basic drinks included.



Herbal Tea Class - Oct 11 (Tues 6-7:30pm) Join us on the Full Moon to learn the basics of making herbal tea for health and magic. We will sample many different herbal teas and have many sample herbs to take home with us. $15



Samhain / Winter Nights - Oct 26 (Wed 6-7:30pm) Part of our eight time a year holiday classes. Felecia will host the first part of the class, the making of craft associated with the season, along with information on Neo-Pagan and Wiccan traditions. The second part of the class is led by Mike, a Norse ceremony and info on the Germanic and Norse traditions. $15



Asatru Meet-Up - Oct 28 (Fri 6-8pm) Come join our monthly Asatru meet-up, a place to share ideas and wisdom. For this event we will have a Viking / Nordic themed pot luck meal and sumbel ceremony. Bring your drinking horn or reusable cup for the blot. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks to share. $5



Check back often for updates and changes.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Sale This Tuesday and Wednesday!

Join us for an in store sale, 6/7/11 and 6/8/11. 10% off books, music and consignment items, and 15 % off everything else in the store! Thanks for your support!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Blog For March 30th

Class news: Thank you for those who contributed to the Soul Matrix class essays, they are online at: www.thenorthernwinds.com/soulmatrix.html We will have a winner picked soon!
Also thanks again to Alan Schneider for his usual deep 'synergy' class, there was a lot to be said by everyone about the current state of confusion and breaking down in our personal lives and the economy. The meditation was excellent and hopefully gave some peace to those who attended. Our next scheduled class is Friday April 3rd at 6pm. Our Wicca / Witchcraft study group will have a guest speaker on braiding magic, the class is free and donations will gladly be accepted. Our class schedule for May is posted on the website at: www.thenorthernwinds.com , we have 8 classes scheduled including a Tai Chi meidtation series, Crystals, energy raising, mirror magic, symbols, Hindu Gods, creating lucky horse shoes, and Synergy. We have a few spaces left for the Rune workshop on April 18th, as well as Joye's magickal makeup class on April 22nd, come down to the store and reserve your spot!

Store news: We have lots of new bottles on the way, tiny to large, in various shapes and sizes, as well as 4 ounce spray bottle for making your own mists. They should be in sometime this week. Also we have a music order on the way from Sequioa records, due in this week as well. We will be restocking our Braja clothing early in April with new skirts, tops and dresses due in the middle of April.

Personal news: I want to give everyone who helped out the Wolfpack at our Ostara celebration, it was a great time and the kids seemed to have a blast dying bind rune eggs and hunting the prize eggs. A big thank you to Felicia from Nitefire creations for everything you did for us! Please send an email to thenorsewolfpack@yahoo.com if you would like to be placed on the invite list for future open events. Also thank you to Laura and Doug Darant for putting together a wonderful concert in Scottsdale as a thank you to all who sent positive energy to Doug when his health was low. Thank you also to Bob for putting together a sacred geometry class coming in the summer.

Last: Come in the shop and mention this Blog for 10% off any one item, one time. Offer ends On April 6th! Take care, Mike

Monday, March 16, 2009

New books due in on Tuesday March 17th

1 - Advanced Candle Magick
1 - Advanced Witchcraft
1 - Book Of Shamanic Healing
2 - Buckland's Complete Book Of Witchcraft
1 - By Candlelight
1 - Complete Book Of Amulets & Talismans
1 - Complete Book Of Incense, Oils & Brews
1 - Coven Craft1 - Craft
1 - Cunning Enc Crystal, Gem
2 - Cunning Enc Magical Herbs
1 - Death: Beginning Or End?
1 - Earth Power
1 - Earth, Air, Fire & Water
1 - Everyday Magic
1 - Everyday Moon Magic
1 - Everyday Sun Magic
1 - Handfasting & Wedding Rituals
1 - Inner Temple Of Witchcraft
2 - Living Wicca
1 - Magical Household
1 - Magical I Ching
1 - Maiden, Mother, Crone
1 - Meditation As Spiritual Practice
1 - Meditation For Beginners
1 - Mindlight
1 - New World of Self-Healing
2 - Northern Mysteries & Magick
1 - Outer Temple Cd Set
2 - Outer Temple Of Witchcraft
1 - Path of Alchemy
1 - Practical Guide To Psychic Self-Defense
1 - Practical Guide To The Runes
1 - Psychic Vampires1 - RitualCraft
1 - Runic Palmistry1 - Sabbats
1 - Sacred Sounds
1 - Scottish Witchcraft & Magick
6 - Songs Of Yggdrasil
1 - Temple Of Shamanic Witchcraft Cd Companion
1 - Temple of High Witchcraft
2 - True Magick
1 - Truth About Teutonic Magick
1 - When I See The Wild God
4 - Wicca1 - Wicca For Beginners
1 - Wicca: A Year & a Day
1 - Wiccan Beliefs & Practices
1 - Witch's Notebook
1 - Witch's Shield
2 - Yoga Nidra Meditation

Thursday, February 19, 2009

New leather journals and more!

We have beautiful new leather journals in stock! There is a large sticker order on the way, it should be here at the first of next week. Here's the current class schedule:
ALL CLASSES LISTED AS WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE CLASS. ANY OTHER CLASSES NEED TO BE PAID FOR IN CASH THE DAY OF THE CLASS.
Come join us for our regular classes and meet-ups! Come early as the parking lots fills up fast. All classes start promptly at 6pm, no entry once class has started. Here's the current schedule, see you there.(CLASSES START PROMPTLY AT 6PM - PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY)

February 20th: Wicca - making & charging bindrunes for prosperity - Free
February 21st: Creating protection bottles in ritual with herbs and crystals - $5
February 27th: Synergy (Metaphysical support group with Alan Schneider) - $5
February 28th: Cord magic workshop with Beth, 2 hours - $40
March 4th: Succesful meditation workshop with Durga Ma - 2 hrs - $45
March 6th: Wicca / Witchcraft study group - Beth is guest speaker 'Orthomancy' - free
March 13th: Scrying workshop with Beth, 2 hours, $45
March 20th: Ostara class & discussion - free
March 21: Open Ostara (spring) event 4pm, Dreamy Draw park, see www.thenorsewolfpack.com for details
March 27th: Synergy (metaphysical support group) with Alan $5
April 3rd: Wicca / Withcraft study group - free
April 4th: The sacred altar workshop(creation & application) 2 hrs $45
April 10th - Full moon ceremony at the store (limited space, sign up early) $5 suggested donation
April 17th: Synergy (metaphysical support group) with Alan $5
April 18th: Rune workshop 3hrs $25
April 22nd: Magical make-up 1 1/2 hrs $15
April 24th: History of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme $5

Thursday, January 15, 2009

New stuff for February

We will be closed on President's day, February 9th to attend this year's Renaissance festival. Anyone who wants to meet up there can meet us there for lunch at noon near the castle where they have the bird show. We have many new items in stock this week, including some unusual and hard to find books on Wicca and Asatru, some new, some used, check the list below. Also we are selling tickets for THE 2009 witches ball and 4 Celia shows coming up. See you soon! Mike

Used books will be in on Friday January 30th:
The witches way – janet & stewart farrar – harcover
A Goddess arrives – gerlad gardner
An abc of witchcraft – doreen valiente
Moon magic – dion fortune
Urban pagan – patricia telesco – first edition
Practical candle burning rituals – Raymond buckland
Techniques of high magic – fancies king & Stephen skinner – 1976 edition
Revelations of the dark mother – white wolf/vampire masquerade
Klingon dictionarywitch – a mgickal journey – Fiona horne
Get fit meditation – Susannah marriot
The aret of scrying booklet – mermade magickal arts
Gem elixirs and vibrational healing
Encyclopedia of natural magic – john Michael greer
A witches’guide to life – kala trobe
Inner magic - a guide to witchcraft – ann-marie Gallagher
Fortune tellers handbook – sasha fenton
Simple spells for success – barrie dolnick
The pagan book of days – nigel pennick
Wicca for life – raymond buckland
Witches – an encyclopedia of paganism and magic – michael Jordan
Healing with crystals and charka energies:


New books in stock:
NORTHERN MYSTERIES AND MAGIC - FREYA ASWYNN (FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!!!)
ASYNIUR: Women's Mysteries In The Northern Tradition
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE VIKINGS: The Last Pagans Or The First Modern Europeans?
FUTHARK: A Handbook Of Rune Magic
GODDESS OF THE NORTH: A Comprehensive Exploration Of The Norse Goddesses...
GODS AND WORSHIPPERS: In The Viking & Germanic World
HEATHEN PATHS: Viking & Anglo Saxon Pagan Beliefs
MASKS OF ODIN
NORSE GODS AND GODDESSES COLORING BOOK
NORSE MYTHOLOGY: A Guide To Gods, Heroes, Rituals & Beliefs
NORTHERN PATH: Norse Myths & Legends Retold...And What They Reveal
ODIN BROTHERHOOD
POETIC EDDA: The Mythological Poems
PROSE EDDA: Tales From Norse Mythology (translated by Jean I. Young)
TYR 1: Myth, Culture, Tradition
YYGGSSBOK: A Bold New Runic Vision
Abundance For Beginners1 -
Ascension Magick1 -
Astral Projection For Beginners1 -
Astrology for Beginners1 -
Beltane1 -
Chakras For Beginners1 -
Complete Book Of Incense, Oils & Brews1 -
Cottage Witchery1 -
Creative Visualization For Beginners1 -
Cunning Enc Crystal, Gem2 -
Cunning Enc Magical Herbs1 -
Elements Of Witchcraft1 -
Enchanted Cat1 -
Encyclopedia of Angels1 -
Everyday Magic1 -
Flower and Tree Magick1 -
Goddess Signs1 -
Green Magic1 -
Green Witchcraft1 -
Guides, Guardians and Angels1 -
Gypsy Dream Dictionary1 -
Hands-On Chaos Magic1 -
Incense2 - Inner Temple Cd Set3 -
Inner Temple Of Witchcraft1 -
Kitchen Witch's Cookbook1 -
Lunar Returns1 -
Magical Household1 -
Magickal, Mystical Creatures1 -
Metatron1 -
Mother Nature's Herbal1 -
Mystical Dragon Magick3 -
Northern Magic1 -
Outer Temple Of Witchcraft3 -
Pendulum Magic For Beginners3 -
Practical Guide To The Runes1 -
Sacred Land1 -
Silver's Spells For Abundance1 -
Silver's Spells For Love2 -
Solitary Witch2 -
Spell Crafts1 -
Spirit Guides & Angel Guardians2 -
Temple Of Shamanic Witchc2 -
Temple Of Shamanic Witchcraft Cd Companion1 -
To Ride A Silver Broomstick1 -
Witch's Notebook3 -
Witch's Shield1 -
Guides, Guardians and Angels1 -
Real Witches' Book of Spells and Rituals

Monday, January 5, 2009

Happy new year!

2008 was here and gone so fast... I hope this new year slows down a bit for us all to relax and enjoy. 2009 already has shown changes for The Northern Winds, we did some basic remodeling already, we have new lit jewelry cases and new clothing racks! Our pictures have been updated on the website as well. We will have new Ren faire clothing and accessories coming in January, including kilts, tunics and dresses. We have a new class schedule through March posted on the website, check it out there or stop by the store for a copy. We will be selling tickets for Celia's concert in january, check the bottom of this page for details.
Happy new year to everyone, Mike

Celia in Concert
When: Jan. 17th. 2009
Where: Phoenix, Arizona Celia in Concert January 17th
Tickets: Tickets are $15 each, cash only, at The Northern Winds 602-277-0538
Event Details: Don't miss Celia in Concert. Celia, the singer songwriter who penned "Symbol", which has been called the anthem for the pentacle quest. Celia is a nationally touring musician with her roots in the pagan community. Please come out and support this phenomenal talent.
Event Location: 4811 N. 7th St. in Phoenix
Event TIME Details: 7:00 pm
www.desertsongyoga.com