Want to know more about the presenters and ritualists for the Hekate Symposium on the 10th of March 2024?
You will find short biographies for each of them here!

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Carrie Kirkpatrick is an ordained Priestess of Hecate, a witch and a psychic clairvoyant who has been guiding people psychically and magically for thirty five years. She began working with the goddess in the 1990s and went on to appear extensively in TV programmes, radio and the press as a television psychic and presenter of factual programmes focussed on the spiritual world. She continues to produce and direct factual programmes and promo videos through Divine Media divinemedia.tv.

Carrie founded Goddess Enchantment in 2007, and regularly hosts experiential magical workshops with Caroline Wise, exploring the goddesses. goddessenchantment.com

She has written and photographed Goddess Enchantment – Magic & Spells: Volumes 1 & 2 and is the creator of the Goddess Enchantment Oracle App.

Christina Moraiti is a Keybearer and Torchbearer of the Covenant of Hekate. She is a polytheist with the Goddess Hekate as her matron, whose devotional service goes through the discovery of her divine role amongst the pantheons of the heavens and her way of worship in the earthly realms.

As the lead of the Sanctuary of Hekate Trioditis, located in Athens - Greece, she has pledged to discover and share historical information on the Goddess and follow her Torches towards Enlightenment.

See: https://sanctuaryofhekatetrioditis.wordpress.com/

David is a Hecatean witch and devotee from Ohio, USA, who has been practicing magick since he was a teenager. He found Hecate early in his path. Over the years he's come to embrace the chaotic side of magick. He is a strong proponent of everyone seeking their own path and encourages everyone to find their own magic and connection with the gods through personal experiences and gnoses.

Emily Carding is a professional actor, writer and artist living by the sea in beautiful East Sussex. They are also the creator of The Transparent Tarot, The Transparent Oracle and The Tarot of the Sidhe for Schiffer Books and author of Faery Craft, So Potent Art: The Magic of Shakespeare and Seeking Faery for Llewellyn publishing as well as multiple essays for anthologies on various esoteric, mythical and mystical subjects. They are a Keybearer for the Covenant of Hekate and they co-lead the Hekatean devotional course The Torchlit Path with Sorita D’Este.

Emily holds a BA (hons) in Theatre Arts from Bretton Hall and an MFA in Staging Shakespeare from the University of Exeter. They have now appeared in versions of 24 of Shakespeare’s plays on stage and screen and won multiple awards for their innovative approach to Shakespearean performance. They recently played a supporting role in the new Silent Hill film, which should be in cinemas in early 2024. More at www.emilycarding.com

Francine Derschner is Brazilian, from São Paulo, and holds a bachelor’s degree in History and a Priestess of Hekate.

She has always been fascinated by mythology,esotericism, spirituality and the Ancient Gods. Her journey with Hekate began in 2012, when she was called to her priesthood and since then she has followed her torches. Currently Francine is a Torchbearer and Keybearer of the Covenant of Hekate, and is one of the founders of the Sanctuary of Hekate Hegemonen.

Francine hosts public rituals in Hekate’s honour and gives classes and lectures about her historical roots. She has written various articles and book chapters on the topic of Hekate.

Georgi Mishev, PhD is a Bulgarian author and researcher in ancient culture and religion of the Mediterranean world and especially in magic practices, rituals and ancient relics in the folklore of the Balkan people. He has a bachelor’s degree in Russian and German language, a master’s degree in Preservation of the cultural-historical heritage in the Republic of Bulgaria (master’s thesis on the subject Thracian material and immaterial cultural-historical heritage in the region of Thracian cult centre Starosel) and doctoral degree in the field of cultural-historical heritage (PhD thesis on the subject Bulgarian traditional culture as an information resource about the magical in ancient Southeastern Europe).

Georgi Mishev is the author of Thracian Magic: past and present and Washing Rituals from Bulgaria, both published by Avalonia.

Giulia Turolla is an Italian witch, High Priestess and teacher in the Temple of Ara tradition (Tempio di Ara, in Italy: www.tempiodiara.it ).
She graduated with honors in Archaeology and Ancient World Cultures from Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna; her field of specialization is ancient magical/religious technology and culture. She has been leading circles for the Temple of Ara since 2008 and actively teaching study groups and advanced workshops since 2012.
Giulia offers courses focused on magic and witchcraft in the ancient World and in European magical traditions on her website www.boscodiartemisia.com .

Contact: info@boscodiartemisia.com; Facebook: @Giulia Turolla; IG: bosco.di.artemisia

Kassandra is a Hellenic Polytheist, practitioner of Witchcraft and Sorcery, and Scientist, based in London, UK.

Born and raised in Athens, she was fascinated by the stories and mysteries of the Greek and Egyptian Gods from a young age. Although she was first exposed to ritual and folk magic through Greek Orthodox Christianity, she discovered Witchcraft and other contemporary magic practices in her teen years and has been researching and experimenting with them since. In 2017, she became devoted to Hekate, whom she still works with and worships above all others.

Her current magical practice is inspired by the stories of Kirke and Medea, and other mythical Witches of old. Although distinctly Hekatean, it is highly eclectic, including elements from the Greek Magical Papyri and the Chaldean Oracles, ancient Athenian Polytheism, old and contemporary folk witchcraft, and the Western Occult Tradition.

Kay Gillard is a shamanic healer and Reiki Master with 19 years of energy healing experience and 25 years following a magical path. She works as a teacher and workshop leader on intuitive shamanic and sound healing practices, and specialises in supporting those who walk a magical and healing path. She offers one-to-one healing and mentoring from Glastonbury, UK and creates remote programmes of supported self-healing that run throughout the year for students around the world. She is a devoted priestess of Hekate, to whom she dedicates all her healing work. Kay has contributed to the Avalonia anthologies ‘Hekate: Keys to the Crossroads’, ‘Hekate: Her Sacred Fires’ and ‘Priestesses, Pythonesses and Sibyls’ and has presented at previous Hekate Symposiums and the Meeting in the Circle study group with Sorita.

Also see: kaygillard.com and patreon.com/propolos

IG @ klgillard FB @HealerTeacherStoryteller

Kenn is a Pagan Witch of more than 25 years experience, who's journey with Hekate become a conscious one around 2008. However, he had already encountered Her, if unknowingly, in his childhood on the Moon card of his mother's Mythic Tarot, which he was always captivated by.

In his quest for knowledge and understanding, he has explored a variety of paths including Wicca, Druidry, Asatru and Hellenic Reconstructionism.

He is a Keybearer and Torchbearer in the Covenant of Hekate and facilitates the Sanctuary of Hekate Polymorphos. A keen writer, who qualified in Journalism at the University of Plymouth, Oracle of the Hekatean Path is Kenn’s first fully published work.

Walker of the Poison Path, Laurie studies all kinds of poisons but most specifically poisonous plants. She is author of "La voie du Poison", which is the first book on the topic written in French. Laurie is also a magnetist, medium, and multi support artist. This path led her to become a Torchbearer in the CoH, to explore and guide others into the mysteries of Hekate as Pharmakeia.

Follow Laurie on instagram @les.energies and check out her etsy shop TheCrystalHealing - Etsy France

Conceived by High Priestess Laurie Bizzarro, and founded July 28, 2014, The Temple of Hecate, Inc. was the first incorporated Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hecate in the United States.

Their mission is to create a dedicated Temple to The Goddess that rivals the Grandest Cathedeal and can be accessed by the Pagan and Witch community 24/7. They are here and open to All who wish to worship, providing free training in a three degree system and education pertaining to all things magick and Hecate.

The Temple Priesthood will be conducting a ritual to Honor Hecate as the Cosmic World Soul.

Mat Auryn is a witch, an occult teacher, a highly sought-after speaker, and a retired professional psychic based in the Bay Area of California. He is the multiple-award-winning author of the internationally best-selling "Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick, and Manifestation" (2020). He is also the author of "Mastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch" (2022) and "The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings." (2024). He is the co-author of "Pisces Witch: Swimming In The Starry Seas" (2024) with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. Mat's books have been translated into over 13 languages and his work is featured in the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick. He has also had the honor of writing the foreword for several prolific author's books such as Judika Illes, Jason Miller, Madame Pamita, Christina Cunningham Ashworth, Kate Freuler, Orion Foxwood, Cassandra Snow, Danielle Dulsky, and others.

More at: www.Auryn.net
@MatAuryn on IG

Also see: www.ModernWitch.com, www.ModernWitchUniversity.com, www.daturatrading.com

Monte Plaisance, originating from Houma, Louisiana, founded the Church of Thessaly following a transformative near-death experience at 13. This institution, rooted in Hellenistic faith, prioritizes theurgic ritual and philosophical tenets. Plaisance boasts a 30-year career as both a diligent occult student and revered instructor, earning acclaim for works like "Reclaim the Power of the Witch" and "The Path of Purity." His "Thessalian Pantheon Series" offers concise insights into Olympian deities, heroes, and philosophers, resonating with practical wisdom. Plaisance's enduring commitment to spreading esoteric knowledge continues to inspire and guide spiritual seekers.

Find out more at http://www.churchofthessaly.com/ or https://www.facebook/churchofthessaly

Sorita d’Este is an author whose books explores mythology, magic and ancient spiritual traditions. She is a practitioner of magic, and an occult teacher who has lectured, presented workshops and facilitated ceremonies internationally.
She is the founder of the Covenant of Hekate, Avalonia (indie publisher) and Theurgia.
Her published work includes Circle for Hekate, Hekate: Liminal Rites (with Rankine) and Practical Elemental Magick.
For more visit www.soritadeste.com
IG & FB @soritdeste

Swastik Banerjee is currently pursuing his Doctoral in Philosophy from the Department of Philosophy, University of Calcutta He is a recipient of the prestigious University Research Fellowship from the University of Calcutta and the Ishwar ashram Trust Fellowship. He holds an MA Philosophy from University of Madras, interacting with scholars like Mahamahopadhyay Mani Dravid Shastri, Swami Paramananda Bharati, Prof. John Grimes as part of this journey. He has studied Trika under scholars like (Late) Prof. Debabrata Sen Sharma, Prof. Navjivan Rastogi, Pundit Pran Nath Kaul to name a few. He is interested in sādhanā and is a follower of Kaula Tantric path, of which he is an initiate. Additionally, he is interested in western esoteric tradition which he has been studying in recent years with Sorita d’Este, Raphael Simons and other practitioners.

Tinnekke Bebout, a Torchbearer and Keybearer in the Covenant of Hekate, leads the Sanctuary of Hekate Einalian, benefiting the greater Chicago area and online community. Ordained as a Dianic High Priestess in Zsuzsanna Budapest's lineage, she co-founded The Mystai of the Moon, focusing on Dianic witchcraft's lunar mysteries. For over a decade, she has taught women in a Goddess-centered tradition of Hekatean magick.

An accomplished author, Tinnekke penned "The Dance of the Mystai" and is the creative mind behind the Feminist Intuitive Tarot (2024) and The Hekate Tarot. Her writings grace the pages of publications like Sagewoman, Circle, and PanGaia. Additionally, she contributed to "Hekate: Her Sacred Fires" (2010). A sought-after speaker, Tinnekke has presented at various events, including Chicago Pagan Pride and Goddess Festival International.

Tinnekke holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and applies her expertise as a network engineer, specializing in encryption and network edge operations.

Myrto Daskaloudi is a first-generation Greek-American, with ties to Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Thrace, Calabria, and Anatolia. Myrto studied herbalism with the Vermont Center of Herbalism and focuses on Greek herbs in her travels, studies, and practice. She has been a devotee of Hekate for 12 years. She blends her Greek Orthodox roots with her ancestors' ancient Goddess-worshipping spirituality. Myrto is a mother, dancer, astrologer, tarot diviner, and herbalist residing in upstate NY.

Jennifer Teixeira is a ritual circle leader with over 15 years of experience guiding rituals dedicated to The Goddess Hekate. She is also the author of a few books, including; 'Temple of the Bones, '9 Moons of Hekate', and 'Sorceress of Angra.' Her books are centered around the practice of witchcraft and explore the mysteries of the Goddess Hekate. Jennifer's approach to circle leadership is grounded in a deep respect for each individual's journey. She recognizes that every person's path is unique and guided by the Goddess Hekate. Therefore, she creates a safe and inclusive space for participants to explore and grow at their own pace. She continues to inspire and guide others on their path, helping them to connect with the Goddess Hekate and to deepen their practice.

Find out more at: www.GroveofHekate.com

Katrina Bubas Stevens (aka Aradia La Rosa) holds a Bachelors of Science in Midwifery and is an herbalist, teacher, and mother. Practising eclectic witchcraft since 1993, Katrina's upbringing with a naturalist mother and superstitious Greek grandmother instilled a deep connection to nature and herbalism. Through her company, The Village Apothecary, she teaches classes on connecting with ancestral beings and forging relationships with plants.. A devotee of Hekate and Diana Nemorensis, she embarked on a pilgrimage to the Temple of Diana at Nemi in 2004 after a ritual revelation. Combining Core Shamanic Healing Traditions with her Greek heritage, Katrina developed her version of the ancient Incubation ritual. Visit www.theevillageapothecary.com for more information.

Ffynnon, an 80-acre retreat and farm in Oregon's Nehalem River valley, serves as a sanctuary for spiritual seekers from diverse traditions. Discover more about Ffynnon at www.ffynnonoregon.org.

Vikki Bramshaw is an author and researcher in the studies of magic, folklore and the esoteric.

Following the publication of her first book, ‘Craft of the Wise: A Practical Guide’ in 2009, Vikki has contributed a number of essays for anthologies, including ‘VS: Duality and Conflict in Magick, Mythology and Paganism’ and ‘Hekate: Her Sacred Fires’ before releasing the groundbreaking ‘Dionysos: Exciter to Frenzy’ in 2013. Most recently Vikki’s released her latest book, ‘New Forest Folklore, Traditions & Charms’ in 2022.

Vikki lives in the rural New Forest with her young son, hens, horses and one spirit cat.

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