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Christopher Penczak Visits in November
To Begin Incredible Series of His Witchcraft Classes

Popular Llewellyn Author, Christopher Penczak will visit us again November 7, 8 & 9.
On the weekend he will be presenting Witchcraft I, in a 5 part series, that ultimately
provides training for a priest(ess).  He will be returning annually to teach the
remaining levels.  This is a huge opportunity to learn a complete total system from
one of the most knowledgeable gifted presenters we've had at Pathways.  This is
your opportunity to get in on the ground level of this workshop that is sure to be
filled to capacity.  $195 for the weekend, 10 am to 6 pm.  ($175 if attending the
Friday evening workshop and both paid in advance, for a total of $205.) Call to
reserve your space today.
As event fills payment will be required to assure your space.
On Friday evening Christopher will be presenting a new workshop "Descent of the
Goddess, Seven Gates of Initiation" based on his latest book. Friday, November 7,
7 - 9:30 p.m.  $30.

FREE Booksigning and Meet & Greet (with cake!)
Friday, November 7, 6 p.m.
NEW CLASS SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT!

Rev. Deborah Ann Bourbon, R.N. is preparing a much awaited
“Advanced Gemstone Crystal Energy Class Series” for this Autumn.  
Deborah recognizes the fact that she simply does not have the available time to do this work on her own, one-on-one with clients.  
She has commitments to Pathways, Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church, Astara, and the Co-Masons that require her
time and attention.  However, it is her deepest desire that the techniques she’s developed doing Gemstone Crystal Balancings for
over 20 years be put into use for the benefit of others.  And so, this advanced series of classes is being created to teach and
demonstrate those techniques.  Deborah feels that working with stones and crystals in this manner can greatly enhance a client’s
spiritual and practical journey in a unique and lasting way.  Deborah has developed her techniques in the years of working with
clients as well as incorporating information from years of practice in specialty nursing fields and work as a certified hypnotherapist
and certified hypnotherapy instructor.  She feels that by incorporating these various modalities effective growth and change
can rapidly occur with the augmentation of gemstone-crystal work.  
The five week series of advanced techniques that Deborah personally uses in her sessions will each come with complete detailed
handouts as is her practice in all her classes.  There will also be time for practical work as the classes will be from 7 – 10 p.m.  As
with the initial Gemstone Crystal Energy Class Series, attendance will be limited to 8 persons so that close attention can be spent
on the techniques.  Completion of the initial series is a requirement for this series.  There is so much more material to be covered
that builds on the first series that it must be a prerequisite for this new offering.  
A certificate will be issued at the completion of the series.
Topics for the five weekly classes are:
1.        Grids in Theory and Practice
2.        Techniques for Moving Energy
3.        Formatting and Detailing a Session
4.        Past Life Regression Work
5.        Aspects of Contacting Finer Energies
In addition, there is an optional 6th class for $15.  This will be a class to observe a complete crystal balancing
by Deborah on a client.  The client will be determined from willing class series attendees.
Each class is $25.  Advance registration is necessary and a call list is already being gathered.  Call Pathways (314-842-0047) if
you are interested in this series and ask to be placed on this list.  If one evening works better for you, please let the staff know that
and Deborah will strive to meet your needs when scheduling.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to learn and master skills to empower you to work with clients in a radically different, yet
extremely effective, modality.  It is Deborah’s most sincere wish to get this material and these techniques out into the world
so we can all make a difference.
Check out NEW information on Christopher Penczak's autumn 2008 and
Thomas Ashley-Farrand's summer 2009 visits below!
Descent of the Goddess,
Seven Gates of Initiation

Friday, November 7, 7 - 9:30 p.m. $30

Explore the mystery of initiation through the
Descent of the Goddess. Reenacted in many
witchcraft traditions during initiatory or seasonal
rites, discover the seven fold meaning of the
Goddess' descent to explore the magick of death,
rebirth and love. Understand the pattern of
initiation,  of reaching a new level of
consciousness and through the rebirth of the
Goddess, become “free from fate.” Compare the
seven gates through which she passes with the
seven gated castles of Anwnn in Welsh myth, the
alchemical operations, the ancient planets, the
chakras and the Miracle of Bread in traditional
craft. Experience an intense journey through the
seven gates to experience your own rebirth and
return. Learn what you must surrender to be
reborn. Based on Christopher's newest book The
Living Temple of Witchcraft Volume I: The Descent
of the Goddess.

Please register in advance.
Witchcraft I: Building the Inner Temple of
Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 8-9, 10 AM- 6 PM. $195
(or $175 if you registering with full payment for both
Friday Night and the Weekend Intensive
Cost for total 3 day event is $205)

Build a foundation for your magical work during this
weekend intensive, through the perspective of
modern witchcraft. Understand the history and role of
the witch, from the ancient world to the current era.
Learn sound techniques for altering consciousness,
magick theory, protection magick, psychic defense,
auras, chakras, healing, spirit guides, journeying,
past life exploration and building your personal place
of power. Develop a solid personal practice in the
internal arts of witchcraft. Use "instant" meditative
magick to transform you life. Unlike many basic 101
courses, Witchcraft I provides a deep foundation for
all magickal and spiritual studies, rather than a quick
spell book and rituals. For those desiring to meditate,
develop psychic skills and start the path of the witch.  
A foundation piece to further training in the five level
Temple of Witchcraft tradition. The Inner Temple of
Witchcraft (Llewellyn) is required manual for the
class. Please register in advance.
Most Beloved Mantra Instructor, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, Namadeva,
to Return to St. Louis in mid July 2009 for Lakshmi Weekend

Deborah has spoken with Namadeva, Thomas Ashley-Farrand, popular author of books
and numerous CD's, about his visit to us in 2009.  At this point the visit will be in
mid July and the focus will be
"Lakshmi, Goddess of Abundance, Success, Royalty and Realization"
There will be a Friday evening puja dedicated to Lakshmi and a
weekend workshop on her many aspects.
More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Namaste!
Nita has had a deep connection with Mother Earth and her energies since she
was a child.  She awakened on her path fifteen years ago when she became a
student of Earth Religions and began practicing Magick.  Her journey has also
brought her to study Eastern spiritual traditions and she is now a practicing yogi
and meditator.
Over the years, Nita’s path has led her to study a number of healing modalities.  
She is a Certified Himalayan Singing Bowl healer, a Certified Mantra Instructor
through Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a Certified Reiki Master in the Usui
tradition, an experienced practitioner of crystal and stone healing energy, and a
long-time gardener working with the Devic energies and magickal herbs.
An artist, Nita graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from Temple University in
Philadelphia and the Community Arts Training Institute in St. Louis.  Her work
combines ritual, performance, sound, visual imagery such as mandalas and
labyrinths, to create large, participatory and transformative experiences through
art.  She maintains an active studio where she creates sculptural and functional
ceramics using dream imagery and magical symbolism in her designs.
Nita assists people in creating sacred meditation spaces in their homes and
gardens.  She and her husband co-created Artica, an outdoor multi-media
participatory art festival that brings the St. Louis area together as a community
through creative self-expression.  They also co-own a decorative painting
business.  Currently Nita is participating in the Social Dreaming Project: Artists
as Visionaries.
Nita believes that we are all sparks of the Divine and have the capacity to tap
into her creative energies to make our lives happy, healthy and whole.  In turn, it
is our work to use these creative gifts to heal the planet and its inhabitants, and
to transform it into a home of peace and love.
We Welcome Nita to our Staff of Gifted Energy Workers!
Come by and experience a mini session of her work with the Chakra Tuned Himalayan Healing Bowls at
Circle of Light's 10th Annual Holistic Health Fair, Sunday, September 7
Future Dates and Appointment Times Now Being Planned!
Authors Mark Michaels & Patricia
Johnson Visit
Authors of "Essence of Tantric
Sexuality" and "Tantra for Erotic
Empowerment", visited Pathways last
week for a booksigning and class
"Introduction to Tantra".  
We have a limited number of signed
copies of their books available at the
regular price.
Both books contain a
phenomenal wealth of information on
this sacred topic.  Mark and Patricia  
are both senior students of Dr. John
Mumford and have been named
lineage holders of the OM-Kara Kriya®
systems for America and Europe.  
Sunyata, coauthor of “The Jewel in the
Lotus” named Michaels as his lineage
holder in 2001.
Circle of Light’s 10th Annual Holistic Health Fair is coming on September 7.
Held on the rear parking area of Pathways, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., this is your opportunity to
experience numerous modalities in a comfortable welcoming environment.  
Offerings include:
*Sacred Drumming Sessions w/ Lois
*Cherokee Dance of Life w/ Melina (Mel)
*Energetic Health Readings w/ William
*Ear Candling w/ Debb & Marlena
*Reiki w/ Karen & Emil
*Himalayan Bowl Sessions w/ Nita and D.C.
*Walk the Circle of Light Labyrinth
*Lay in the Crystal Grid “Showers of Blessings”
*Lightsource DVD  3 p.m.
Special Presentations Include:
“Sole to Soul” A Barefoot Talk w/ Gary  2 pm
“The Advantages of Reflexology and Aromatherapy” w/ Debb,
“Healing through Art” w/ Sarah,
“Reshape your Body- Reshape your Life” w/ D.C.
“Co-operation with Spirit” w/ William.
“Healing to the World” w/ Rev. Deborah
All services and presentations are by donations only.  
All donations go to Circle of Light Independent Spiritualist Church.  All presenters and servers have
volunteered their time and services to this event.  Pathways has donated the space.
CLOTHING SALE
We’re putting our summer clothing on sale at 20% off.
 
We’ll have a separate rack of sleeveless and spaghetti tops
and dresses (including some of the Braja Line) and summer
skirts as we clear out our summer inventory.
Now's the time to get some great deals on beautiful clothing!
Come in early for the best selection.
SUMMER CLOTHING SALE!!
We have a new full-time employee at Pathways!

Joyce has moved from working part-time to a full-time position with us.  We are excited
to welcome her into our Pathways family on this new level.  It’s a huge step forward for
us, bringing extra hands and a loving heart to Mel, Bill and our customers.  Joyce had
been working part-time with us for close to a year.  She’s familiar with the variety of
products in Pathways, and many of you may have already met her.  As we continue to
grow and expand it became clear to us that we needed another employee and, as fate
would have it, this occurred at a time when she was ready to make the shift as well.  
We welcome Joyce in her new role at Pathways.  
We’re happy she’s with us!

Here's some information about Joyce:
From 1991 to 2008 Joyce worked in the medical field.  In 2001 her spiritual journey
and quest for knowledge led her to Pathways.  In 2007 she began working at Pathways
part-time.  She is an intuitive practitioner and student of astrology, bioenergy, crystal
healing, divination, goddess energy, healing herbs and oils, mantra healing,
meditation, metaphysics and ritual magick.  She is open to messages and experiences
from the universe, accepting what she is given, and is eager to assist all others on
their personal spiritual paths.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM CRAIG, OUR MASSAGE THERAPIST,
FOR SEPTEMBER!

Craig, our Licensed Massage Therapist (as well as being a
Certified Mantra Instructor, Reiki Master Teacher and Body
Synergy Practitioner), has a great offer for our customers in
September.  When customers spend $50 at Pathways, at the time
of that purchase they can also buy a Gift Certificate for a session
with Craig for $50.  His sessions are normally $65, so you have an
immediate savings of $15.  Craig’s techniques in massage make
his sessions stand apart from a routine massage session.  
Incorporating various modalities into a single session, the results
can be immediately noticeable.  
He is Deborah’s massage therapist.
Joyce modeling some of our
beautiful Braja Clothing
Tribute Service for Sita Chaney planned for October 19

For those of you who are members or friends of Astara, we are in the process of planning a tribute service in memory of Sita
Chaney, who made her transition in July, on October 19 at Circle of Light’s Sunday evening service.  This is the same day that
Astara is planning the official memorial service, and an excellent opportunity to blend our energies to wish this incredible lightworker
joy and peace on her journey in the finer realms.  Everyone is invited.  Please be at Pathways at 6:45 p.m. for the service.
Circle of Light Spiritualist Church’s Popular “All Message Service” Coming
Saturday Evening November 1!
Held when “the veil between the worlds” is thin, this is an optimal time for message
work.  Everyone gets a message! The event is held at Pathways from 8:30 – 10:30 p.
m.  There is limited seating and this is traditionally a “sell-out” event.  Tickets are
$20 by advance purchase.  We have a list of interested past attendees to notify, but
we’re making our newsletter people aware first.  Come by, or call, Pathways to
purchase your tickets early.  We’ll begin calling the list in early September.
There will be Numerous Presenters.  Our initial list (and growing) includes: Rev.
Deborah Ann Bourbon, William, President of Circle of Light, Debb, Vice-President of
Circle of Light, Karen, Librarian of Circle of Light, D.C., Dana, and Vanessa.  They
will be doing Tarot, Billets, Flower Messages, and Clairvoyance.
Gary T. will be our M.C.
Your Ticket enters you in drawings (to be held at the end of the evening) for Private
Sessions or Classes.  Current attendance prizes include (with the list still growing):
1-aromatherapy consultation,
1-reiki session,
1-bowls session,
2-Deborah classes,
2- 30 minute readings-William,
1-astrodice reading,
1- your choice (1 hour astrology consult -or- astrodice reading),
1- Mel class,
1- Mel consultation,
1- hour long reading -Vanessa
1- 30 minute reading with Dana,
1 stress reduction hypnotherapy session

This information will be updated as we approach the date. Please check back
for more prizes to be offered!
Workers from a previous
All-Message Service.