Free Spirit Gathering 2026 - 40th year

Self-care is prescribed in today’s world in every article, meme or post about life in the modern world. But we, as interconnected beings that require a village, also need to recognize when we need to engage in community care as well. This workshop will discuss why we need community from a behavioral science perspective as well as why we, as pagans, need to be especially aware of our larger communities, those communities’ needs and how we can find balance between showing up, and getting a case of helium hand. We all need a village, not just tiny humans and the caretakers of tiny humans.  Discussion will be posed to unpack reservations about getting involved, and also to unpack the needs of those who get over-involved because “who will do X if we don’t”.  Come prepared to talk, laugh and hold space for each other, ourselves, and those who make stuff happen behind the scenes.

Originally done as a Blot for Victims of ICE, this is now opened to any example you would prefer. It will be done as a single round of toasts with the leader doing an open and close.

A Fetch, or a Fylja is a Norse word for a "familiar" or a spirit ally. Allies are a witches best friend and are a MUST for deep journey work and higher forms of magic. We're going to be going over where to find allies and how to work with them. We'll also be coming from an Animistic perspective, and possibly looking in interesting places to find allies.