Free Spirit Gathering 2026 - 40th year

Many pagan or magic-based paths are not LGBTQ+ focused and yet magic in and of itself has a queer nature. In this class we will discuss queer deities throughout history as well as the ancestors that can be drawn upon outside of bloodlines. We will explore queering and queered magics, from turning rituals that already exist into ones that center queer experience, to creating or embracing rituals and paths specifically for those of us who walk these paths. Let us acknowledge the power of being outside of, living between, or embracing multiple layers of orientation, identity, and experience. This class is open to anyone drawn to learn more about these topics, share their own personal experiences, be around peers, or become an ally through looking at the expansive nature of magic beyond boundaries.