Clans 2003
All of the Clans at Twilight Covening are designed to provide deep and fulfilling
experiences.
An asterisk (*) indicates a Clan which requires an application for admission.
These Clans are more likely to induce intense emotional or psychic experiences
that may trigger fear, vulnerability or other unexpected responses. If you would
like to apply to join one of these Clans, please include in your statement a description
of your training, your skills and practice with these kind of encounters and a
description of the kind of support system you have in place outside of Twilight
Covening (coven, therapist, teacher etc.).
Bear Clan
The main emphasis in this clan will be on entering the otherworld through trance
to strengthen and integrate our connections to the worlds mirrored within and
around us. To prepare for these inner journeys we will climb upwards into the
trees, walk a labyrinth, drum through the night, and finally descend through our
own bodies and ground by dancing on the earth. In doing so, we may gain new tools
and insight to guide and heal us.
Walter Kittredge, leader
Bison Clan
Many of us want to manifest a change in out lives. Bison is a totem animal for
manifestation by right actions and right prayer." This Clan will begin with
a questing for purpose and direction. Then, in sacred space, we will begin to
create a collage that will serve as a personal talisman to hold our intention
for the winter as we bring into our lives those things that we have chosen to
focus on whether on a physical, spiritual and/or mental plane. Come prepared to
be an artist of the heart...open to the messages you receive to create the that
which feeds you deepest.
Jennifer B., leader
Deer Clan
This Clan offers the opportunity to immerse our consciousness in the natural world.
Through respectful attention, we can make connections with the beings that surround
us. To that end, we will spend time outdoors stilling our minds and extending
our senses to increase our awareness of our surroundings on many levels.
Miriam Klamkin, leader
Dragon Clan*
The ancient Celts held a deep understanding of the powerful transformative elements
of birth, life and death as experienced in the wheel of the year. We will begin
to transform ourselves through unveiling these mysteries as found in ancient Welsh
mythology. Through chanting, meditation, shape-shifting and movement, we will
develop a personal connection to these ancient Welsh transformative powers. The
center of this Clan will use sacred movements gleaned from the spiritual postures
of animals natural forces related to the Welsh initiatory cycles. Experience with
decoding mythological symbolism and with sitting/walking meditation practices
are desirable.
Juniper Talbot, leader
Eagle Clan
For fifty thousand years shamans and witches have used trance to gain access to
the hidden world and to bring back stories and myths to delight, amaze and inform
their communities. In this workshop participants will learn a variety of techniques
for entering trance and journeying to the deep source of creativity and story
in the mysterious world of myth and dream. Bring a journal and pen, a bandana
and mat, anything you're working on, and a willingness to explore new aspects
of trance and the magic of creative storytelling.
Andrew Arthur & Jane LeCompte, leaders
Firefly Clan*
Breath is spirit moving through our bodies. Dancing is a vehicle for exploration.
Fire is the doorway of transformation. We will gather ourselves into our bodies
through the breath and then release our spirits to travel in an ecstatic dance
with fire. In the repetition of the crossing from in, to out of our bodies, the
now familiar door becomes a tool for manifesting our desires.
Karina Fireheart & Arana Fireheart , leaders
Griffin Clan*
Like attracts like, and sometimes you have to venture into the darkness to leave
behind that which you no longer need. In this clan we will be exploring the world
of Dark Eros work. Using magical light S/M , guided meditation, and ritual, we
will spend the weekend building our intention as a vessel for release and empowerment.
We will create a safe and sane environment for you to stretch your boundaries
and explore your inner secrets. (Please choose this Clan only if you are over
18 and do not have issues about physical touch or clothing optional settings.)
Cerillian, leader
Impala Clan
Let us deepen the use of drumming in our community. Impala clan will focus on
building drumming skills, listening skills, and endurance. By playing ensemble
pieces for extended periods of time, we will push through our 'normal' consciousness
to encounter Spirit while making music, reaching for an ecstatic state. Plan on
bringing a drum, a warm blanket, and your ears; but feel free to leave your ego
at home. Clan members should expect to drum for extended periods of time. This
clan is open to drummers of all styles levels.
Mark Hall-Girard, leader
Ombwiri Clan
Ombwiri function as guardian angels or ancestor spirits for a number of tribal
groups in central Africa, particularly in Gabon. When providing rhythm or song
for a ritual we can act as sonic guardians, providing safe space for others to
do their work. In this Clan we will explore what it is that creates a strong sonic
(rhythmic or melodic) ritual container enabling people to safely "go out."
We will focus heavily on the responsibilities of those who choose to stand in
the position of "guardian/musician" in a ritual setting, be it voice,
drum, rattle, didjeridoo, or any other instrument. As part of the clan activities
we will be making rattles for use in ritual -- all materials provided for an additional
materials fee of $10 when you arrive.
Josselyne Price and Steve Trombulak, leaders
Lynx Clan
Autumn is a time of water, the element of psychic energy. In this Clan we will
work together to move and feel energy in and around the body - learning ways to
sense when our or other's energy is blocked and finding ways to loosen those blocks,
working to develop or improve fundamental skills that can be used for healing
yourself and others.
Kyriel, leader
Panda Clan
In Panda clan we will challenge ourselves to pursue the essence of our truth through
healing touch, movement, music, contact improvisation, breath, reflection and
discussion. We will access that truth within a framework of compassion, acceptance,
safety and support. Bodywork, breath and movement protocols will draw upon several
modalities. Panda represents nurturance, healing and strength and is associated
with the Goddess Quan Yin. To thrive and grow, the Panda strips off the outer
bark of bamboo to get to the heart of the nourishment. We will follow a similar
intention as we work with energy currents in the body, communication and sacred
trust to negotiate intimacy and stimulate growth. We will share a cabin.
Aylon Lynx, leader
Phoenix Clan*
Who we are in the world is partly shaped by our experiences. Some of these events
were powerful, ecstatic and nourishing. Others are grounded in loss, grief or
anger and drain us. This shape changing Clan will loosen and release the energy
trapped in one such experience so we can rise to a new level of authenticity and
strength. Your letter should state what kind of event (illness, break-up, job
loss etc.) you will be working with, why you believe are ready to work on it at
an advanced level, and what you have done with it so far. We will be sharing our
stories as well as supporting each other, but this is not about therapy.
Susan Curewitz Arthen, leader
Raven Clan**
Turn off your inner judge and join a conspiracy of Ravens. Raven has been called
the keeper of Magic and Messenger of Mystery, a channel for magical energy. Using
perception exercises, energy shifting and extended time in ritual awareness, open
yourself as a conduit for the patterns and rhythms which facilitate deeper transformative
experience. This clan will actively participate in the visioning and fire-releasing
rituals, and will share a sleeping cabin. Please do not sign up for this clan
if you have physical touch issues or mobility challenges.
Moira Ashleigh and Duncan Eagleson, leaders
** Applicants for this clan, who have not been a part of our
wolf or crow clans, will be required to submit a separate application letter with
the information required for an * clan. This clan is not open to first time Twilight
Covening attendees.
Reindeer Clan
Live for a weekend in the manner of Norse and Saami (Lapp) shamanistic traditions
as we prepare for the dark-sky time. This immersion experience in these northern
traditions will focus on Norse and Saami shamanistic techniques and theory, everyday
living in a ritual state, tool and amulet making and other aspects of the home
and hearth magic and storytelling so prevalent in these cultures. This Clan will
share a cabin.
Jane Sibley and Rev DeCerto, leaders
Sphinx Clan
In this clan for women, we will use our time together to understand and open to
our feminine power---the power in the biology of our bodies, and the power of
our magical creativity. Through visualization, breathwork, movement and drumming,
we will encourage and support deep explorations of our Maiden, Mother, and Crone
selves as they relate to the larger ritual of Twilight Covening. Participants
should end the weekend with a greater sense of their power to transform thought
into reality, more trust in their 'body wisdom', and more confidence in their
feminine intuition.
Camilla Parham & Joan Hunt, leaders
Spider Clan*
The Spider's mandala of the Web becomes the staging point for the transition of
Life to death and death to life, form to dissolution and back. In this Clan we
will create visual elements for magical ritual by accessing that staging point
within ourselves and the physical and metaphysical worlds and extracting symbols
to bring the essence of that transcendent experience back to others. Experience
as a visual artist is welcome but by no means necessary.
Martin Bridge & Kaye Hughes Kittredge, leaders
Turtle Clan"
We gather as Healers to gain strength and power for healing and wholeness (for
ourselves and others). Our work is based on recognizing and supporting What Wants
To Happen; beginning with the energy of the body and moving toward the integration
of energy, imagery and one's own story. Activities will involve body-centered
awareness, high sense perception, hands-on energy healing, authentic expression
and trance imagery. Our weekend together will include many specific, practical
techniques, but emphasize reliance on the guidance of Spirit speaking through
the wisdom of the body as we work with each other. For practicing or aspiring
healers with prior energy healing training and experience.
Cerridwen, leader
* Indicates a Clan which requires an application for admission.
These Clans are more likely to induce intense emotional or psychic experiences
that may trigger fear, vulnerability or other unexpected responses. If you would
like to apply to join one of these Clans, please include in your statement a description
of your training, your skills and practice with these kind of encounters and a
description of the kind of support system you have in place outside of Twilight
Covening (coven, therapist, teacher etc.).
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