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Arrival and setup
This will include some sacred space setup but not in the sense of an organized group ritual. Eshari/Arethinn has some things she plans to do, but feel free to approach her with additional ideas.

Meet and Greet (possible alternative TBD)
Who and what is here with us? What do you hope to find this weekend?

Energy Fountain
A basic energy-flowing exercise that helps cleanse the subtle body and clear energy channels. We'll use an experimental adaptation that tries not to rely on the common seven-chakra model, since otherkin often exhibit varying energetic systems. (Eshari/Arethinn)

Open slot (TBD)

The Re-Awakening of the Otherkin Community
Many folks have noticed a decline in community volume and activity over the past several years, particularly in the various online discussion communities. Has this been your experience? Do you think it says anything about the community in general, and can, or should, anything be done about it? If this has not been your experience, do you have any tips for those whose communities seem to have "gone dead"? If you wish, bring a list of addresses of sites/lists/etc. you participate on to exchange with other folks. (Group discussion)

Symbols and Symbol-Systems
What symbols or systems do you make use of? Where did they originate and/or where did you find them? What energies or concepts do they embody or symbolize? Do you use any you have created/discovered/channeled yourself? (Group discussion)

Science, Pseudoscience, and Spirituality
Where do you draw the line and how do you balance upon it? (Pulse)

Low-Key, Off-Key, Kin-Key, Oh-Hell-Just-Throw-Away-the-Key Bardic
Got a song or a story or a poem - or just a bad joke? Anything goes! A notebook of otherkin-related selections will be available to read from if you like.

Energy Fountain
(see Friday morning)

Open slot (TBD)

Plant Identification Walkabout
Introduction to plant taxonomy and the energetic feel of plants; how knowledge of plant biology can enhance your spiritual connections. We'll also go on a short hike to examine and identify local flora. (Pulse)

Energy Sampling? (TBD)

Bringing Home the Balefire
Flowing the event's faery fire out of the main Hearth's stone into individual stones, to be borne back to our individual dwellings and give out glamour to encourage the awakening and gathering of Folk. You can bring a stone, crystal, or other object to be charged for this purpose. (A plain stone that "feels" like it wants to do this or a crystal of a kind you associate with faery, otherkin, or magic will work best, although substances like ceramic, glass, and wood can also be used. If there is metal, silver is best, but copper, pewter, or bronze won't hurt; avoid iron or steel.) (Group ritual)

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