| WELCOME TO GODDESS CONFERENCE ARGENTINA 2010 - CAPILLA DEL MONTE - CORDOBA This year, we are all stars. Come and shine with us!! PROGRAMME Wednesday 8th: Conference Opening Venue: Centro Español (Spanish Centre) 09:00 Registration. Personal Offerings to the Goddess The conference room will be divided into eight sectors decorated with standards of different colors from each tribe. Sandra and the Priestesses will explain their meaning and will introduce to us the Goddesses from every tribe, describing their attributes and the energies they represent. 13:00 Art Exhibition and Craftsman Opening 13:30 Lunch Break 16:00 Tribe Gathering to prepare for the Opening Ceremony. 16:45 Welcoming Concert. 19:30 Opening Ceremony: Invocation of the Nine Goddesses of Love from Chakana Thursday, 9th Venue: Centro Español 10:00 Ceremonial Opening of the Day 10:30 Sandra Román, Priestess of Avalon, Priestess of the Goddess (Argentina): ÑUSTA, Warrior Princess from the Southern Cross: the sense of honoring Her during the conference, her awakening in ourselves to be brought to every day in our lives. 11:00 SILVIA SELOWSKY (Chile), Author of “Oráculo de las Diosas” (Goddess Oracle). Presentation of the Workshop she will deliver during the conference, focused on how to distinguish different archetypes of Goddesses in our lives. 11:30 SABRINA ALVES (Brazil), Coordinator of the Sacred Clan Cycles: Female Strength Spirals. Presentation of the Workshop she will give during the conference, related to Fertility Cycles. 12:00 MIRANDA GRAY (England), Author of Red Moon: The Optimized Woman, using the menstrual cycle to achieve success and fulfillment. Through her guided visualizations, Miranda will introduce us to their main concepts on how to experience the menstrual cycle to become complete women. 13:30 LUNCH BREAK 14:30: WELCOMING CEREMONY TO THE NEW ÑUSTAS Celebrating the first menstrual cycle and the onset of womanhood. Venue: LA MORADA DE LA LUNA 16:00 a 19:00 MAGNIFICENT SELECTION OF WORKSHOPS: (You may choose yours) WORKSHOP 1: Female Strength Spirals – Recognition of Fertility – How to connect to our menstrual cycle, from our own sexuality and the understanding of our cycle. Self-management of our reproductive health, natural contraception. Conference delivered by Sabrina Alves (Brazil): Researcher and practicing believer of Myths and Ancient Female Traditions. Women´s Power Circle Facilitator; Ayurveda Therapist; DOULA and Author of “Energía Femenina: Livro de orientaciónes sore ecología da mulher” Venue: El Remanso WORKSHOP 2: Cosmic Mandala: Creativity for children. ´Mandala´is a Sanskrit word which means ´sacred circle´. Mandalas represent cosmos, and, when performed, they become active meditation. The real aim of the course is to prompt creativity, widen perception and transform energy, instead of generating a fine arts work. We will work with the method of Love, which transforms competitiveness, isolation and anxiety to be the best, into joy, patience, sense of belonging, sharing, rejoice in oneness, and at the same time, we learn essential values for our relationships. Conference delivered y Claudia Jiménez (Colombia); Psychologist and Researcher on Healing Practice Shamanism. Venue: Centro Español WORKSHOP 3: MAGIC WANDS An empowering creative Workshop under the Southern Cross; experiencing the sacred energy of the Goddess, performing our magic wand and activating it through invoking the Enchanting Princess. We will manifest our energy through magic and inner powers in the process of building our life, with clear intentions to achieve our aims. This implies Sacred Art, and means to activate the ability to unify in a work of art, the spiritual magic and at the same time, find a practical use in the modern world. Ladies and Maidens dwelling in both our hearts and spirits are welcome. Come and meet your Magic Maiden. At the end of the workshop we will create a powerful Magic Wheel of Renewal. Materials needed: 1- A special wand, this must be a branch no longer than 30 cm; and must not be cut or pulled up; you must find this in your way as it calls your attention. Bear in mind to see, if possible, which tree it belongs. 2- Bright some red cloth or silk, to wrap the wand. 3- Seek a special piece of quartz, apply your perception and intuition to find the suitable one for you. 4- Pearl and feathers for decorations Conference delivered y Paula Franci (Argentina). Visionary Artists; Walker of Shamanism of Goddess, Artisan and Designer. Venue: Centro Español FRIDAY, 10th 10:00 Ceremonial Opening of the Day 10:30 Priestess of the GODDESS: A path of devotion and personal transformation. By Sandra Roman, Priestess of the Goddess and Avalon. Conference + Workshop + Ceremony, through which we will explore the true meaning of ordering Priestesses or Priests of the Goddess. We will invoke the Archetype Goddess who dwells in all of us and will explore our past lives to reunite with wisdom acquired in previous reincarnations. 12:30 SPIRAL DANCES 13:30 LUNCH BREAK 16:00 a 19:00 MAGNIFICENT WORKSHOP SELECTION: (You may choose yours) WORKSHOP 1: ARCHETYPES OF THE GODDESSES Workshop with Silvia Selowsky (Chile), author of the book: "El Oráculo de las Diosas". All goddesses dwell in us and our essence is made up from all of them. Their Integration in us irradiates to the primal womb, reconnecting our contacts and life phases, and healing all aspects. We connect to the female archetypes to identify with them and recognize the inner powers of strength and balance we then access. Venue: Centro Español WORKSHOP 2: ON WEAVING DESIRE Workshop by Marisa Negri (Argentina); Poet, Teacher of Spanish, Literature and Latin, and Specialist in Education and Art Therapy. We will accompany a young maiden in a trip, while in search of her soul mate. Will her Prince be the answer to all her worries? What will occur after the happy ending of a tale? How can fairy tales connect us with our real desires? Be careful with what you wish, as this may come true. WORKSHOP: La Morada de la Luna WORKSHOP 3: Dancing with CHAK-ANNA, THE ÑUSTA, THE AWAKENING OF OUR INNER WARRIOR. With Fractalia Warda, a sacred dancer. Through ancient female dances, we will join the energies of yin and yang, in our own bodies to channel and connect to the Ancient Fire of our tribe. Venue: El Remanso WORKSHOP 4: DAUGHTERS IN MADREPAZ TAROT CARDS, THE ARCHETYPES OF THE INNER MAIDEN. By Alicia Contursi (Mendoza- Argentins), Arts Graduate, Astrologist, Social Communicator, Writer and Poet. Queens from every suit are goddesses who sacralize every element. The Daughters (who belong to the jacks) focus on that role. They describe those who experience the energy of the Goddess from youth and portray a sense of immaturity. They still need a deep learning. This workshop is both theoretical and practical; and intends to deepen knowledge and contact through meditation, with the Archetype inside each of the Daughters. Venue: Hotel Cerro Uritorco. 20:30: GALA DINNER AND MASCARADE BALL Come to enjoy Spanish Tapas, dances and songs performed by: Alejandra Mosquera; Gariela Wrinckler; Sandra Román; Nieves Rodriguez; Mariu Campagnoli; Raúl Román; Fractalia Warda and Guadalupe Raventos. Wear you gala suit, dress as your favourite God or Goddess! Venue: Centro Español SATURDAY, 11th Two simultaneous options to enjoy a special day during the Conference: 10:30 SACRED TOURISM TO URITORCO SUMMIT. The silhouette of Uritorco is not a male warrior but a Goddess. Depending on the angle of sight, the landscape represents a pregnant woman or the Goddess of Love, waiting for her sacred lover. We will climb to the summit to claim her female energy, irradiating into our lives. We will awake the Enchanting Princess, who is the female Apu in this powerful place. 10:30 MANDALA OF CHAKANA: EMPOWERING OUR CREATIVE ENERGY By Paula Franco. Artist. Sacred Artisan (Argentina) We will experience creative and sacred energy from the Goddess through Mandalas. From the sky of the Southern Cross, this will reflect in our faces to our creative hands and will expand to the world. Spiritual journey to the center of Chakana to explore physical elements through symbols, unblocking, and co-creative power potential. Venue: Templo de la Diosa. 20:30 THEY WILL BECOME ROSES CEREMONY IN HONOR TO THOSE WOMEN MURDERED BY PATRIARCHAL SOCIETIES AND POWERFUL RITUAL OF TRANSFORMATION; FROM THE DEATH TO A NEW LIFE: FROM DARKNESS TO BLOSSOM. Venue: El Remanso SUNDAY, 12th 10:00 Procession along Streets in Capilla del Monte, carrying sacred images of the goddesses and banners created by Lydia Ruyle and Sebastian Hidalgo Falcon (Ecuador) Meeting Point: Centro Español –Arrival Point: Predio Gabriel Suarez (ex railway station) 13: Lunch with fruit in the open air, dances and rituals (Bring your instruments, water, fruit and natural food to share. Dress in colors symbolizing the Conference, which are detailed below) 14:30 TRIBE GATHERINGS TO CREATE THE DOLLS OF ANAH 16:30 Ceremony of give and take, thanking the Goddess for all we have learned and shared. Bring a little gift to give, so you can also receive one in return. Venue: Centro Español 17:00 CLOSING CEREMONY FOR THE CONFERENCE NOTE: SOME OF THE SCHEDULED ACTIVITES MIGHT BE MODIFIED VERY IMPORTANT: ALL ACTIVITIES WILL END PUNCTUALLY AT THE SCHEDULED TIMES. IF YOU ARRIVE LATE, YOU´LL MISS THEM! THIS YEAR, THE LEI MOTIV OF THE CONFERENCE WILL BE CHAK-ANA, THE ÑUSTA, THE ENCHANTING PRINCESS AND ANAH, GODDESS OF INSPIRATION, MUSIC, POETRY, THE FIRST MENSTRUATION CYCLE AND THE WARRIOR. PLEASE BRING YOUR CEREMONIAL DRESSES IN RED, GREEN AND LIGHT BLUE TO HONOUR THE GODDESS AS A MAIDEN. IMPORTANT: there is no bad weather for the goddess, consequently, none of the activities will be cancelled due to the rain. It is necessary to bring warm clothing for the night, wind proof equipment, water and suitable shoes for outdoor excursions. If you are going to bring food, remember to bring a plastic bag to keep garbage, and do not leave them in natural places, or other places where you will be warmly welcome. You should also bring a pillow and a blanket to sit while having outdoor activities. For the excursions, it is important to carry a small rucksack and have your hands free. CONTRIBUTORS FEES & BOOKINGS OUR VISION PHOTO GALLERY & THANKS GODDESS CONFERENCE 2009 Art & Graphic design 2010: Paula Franco pola_astroazul@hotmail.com www.paulafranco.net Thank you to Luciana Abreu for her beautiful translation into English! |