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Tuesday Magic Workshops at The Magical Druid

With Rev. Michael J Dangler

Join Rev. Michael J Dangler for free 30-minute basic skills classes (almost) every Tuesday at 6 pm at The Magical Druid.

Rev. Michael J Dangler

Rev. Dangler is a Senior Priest of Three Cranes Grove, ADF, and a co-owner of The Magical Druid. These workshops are centered around a common concept, offering the basics of the work we do as Witches, Magicians, Druids, and wonder-workers of all sorts. Classes are 30 minutes, free for drop-ins, and handy for the beginner or as refreshers for folks who have been doing work for a while.

Rev. Dangler's Link Tree

March 2026 Workshops

All classes start promptly at 6pm at The Magical Druid

  • Reading your First Deck - You have a Tarot or Oracle Deck, now what? We talk about basic strategies to read your deck. March 3, 2026
  • Reading your First Deck Part II - You have a Tarot or Oracle Deck, now what? We talk about basic strategies to read your deck. March 10, 2026
  • Starting from Scratch: Crafting Magic - Creating magical work when you start from nothing can be a challenge; learn how to overcome and get casting! March 17, 2026
  • Reading Runes - Discover the Norse Runes, with a brief overview of meanings and sources. March 24, 2026
  • March 31, 2026 - Spring Break, no class

April 2026 Workshops

TBD

February Workshops

Upcoming workshops in February 2026 include:

Past Tuesday Workshops

To get a feel for things we've already done (and to see what might come around again in the future), you can take a look at the past workshops. For some of these, you'll find a free video or other files that might give you a flavor for what the workshop was about, too!

2026 Classes & Resources

  • Reading With Your First Deck - Cartomancy can be difficult to get into, but there are good tricks to reading your cards, whatever deck you have. Last offered Feb. 24, 2026
  • Psychic Self-Defense - How you can keep yourself safe when doing the work. Last offered Feb. 17, 2026
  • Gem and Mineral Magic - Working with crystals, gemstones, and minerals; cleansing, attuning, and energizing them. Last offered Feb. 10, 2026
  • Crafting a Spell - How to write spells, including good resources and samples. Last offered Feb. 3, 2026
  • Moon Phases and Magic - As we approach the full moon, ideas for spells, rituals, and what the phases mean. Last offered Jan 20, 2026
  • The High Days - What's it like to work through the wheel of the year? We'll cover the 8 Neopagan High Days and what they mean, and how you can celebrate them. Last offered Jan. 13, 2026
  • Basic Divination Work - What types of divination are out there, how can you learn them, and what do you need to practice? Last offered Jan. 6, 2026 (Order the Book)

2025 Classes & Resources

  • Yuletide Monsters - Prepare for the Columbus Krampus Walk with a dive into myth. Last offered Dec. 2, 2025
  • Possession, Horsing, & Letting Yourself Go - Trancework and altered states invite the Spirits to dance; learn a little about what that's like. Last offered Nov. 18, 2025
  • Warrior Work - It's Veteran's Day; we'll talk about Pagan warrior ethos and how it can be part of your life. Last offered Nov. 11, 2025
  • Naming Yourself - Magical names, Last offered Nov. 4, 2025
  • Crafty Tools: Making them Yours - Wands, pentacles, stangs, and athames are tools we all know. We'll talk about how to use them & choose them. Last offered Oct. 28, 2025
  • Signs & Sigils: Drawing Your Magic - Magical symbols are things you can develop, and we'll talk through the basic steps to create your own sigil. Last offered Oct. 21, 2025
  • Waters & Washes: Cleansing With Intent - From holy water to floor washes, learn what goes into them and how you can use them in your practice. Last offered Oct. 14, 2025
  • Banishing: Send Away Negativity - Find ways to push negativity away from your life and your work, and prepare yourself for spiritual work. Last offered Oct. 7, 2025
  • Building a Home Altar: Setup & Tips - Where should you put your altar? What do you put on it? How do you hide it? Who even needs one? Last offered Sept. 30, 2025
  • Bibliomancy: Book Divination - Bring your favorite book (or borrow one of ours) and we'll seek answers from the spirits about our lives. Last offered Sept. 23, 2025
  • Smol Magic: Little Magical Works - Learn how to do the little magical things that can deepen your connection to the world around you. Last offered Sept. 16, 2025
  • Fixing Rituals That Go Sideways - A discussion of things that go wrong in ritual, what to do when it happens, and how to fix them! Last offered Sept. 9, 2025
  • Substituting Materials - The tools you have on hand are the best tools to do the work: make do with what you have. Last offered Sept. 2, 2025
  • Tarot & Oracles: Reading for Others - Learn how to take your skills and help others understand what the cards say about their lives and needs. Last offered Aug. 26, 2025
  • Tarot & Oracles: Reading for Yourself - No matter what your choice of divination method is, you can learn to read for yourself with confidence. Last offered Aug. 19, 2025
  • Dressing a Candle: Adding Extra Oomph - You can do simple magic with a simple candle, but learn to do more with correspondence and connections. Last offered Aug. 12, 2025
  • Familiars & Allies: Friends Along the Way - How do you build a magical connection to your animal friends? What about the spirits they represent? Last offered Aug. 5, 2025
  • Palm Reading: The Future in Your Hands - Last offered July 22, 2025
  • Grounding and Centering: Connected to the Earth - Last offered July 15, 2025
  • Casting Circles: Simple Techniques - Crafting your space for magic is a time-honored tradition: learn how to cast a circle, and when it's useful (or not). Last offered July 1, 2025
  • Stilling the Mind: Meditation and Trance - Magical work begins at the center, and we'll survey some ways to connect to yours in meditation & trance. Last offered June 17, 2025
  • Focusing your Intent: Manifesting Your Goal - Manifestation is a hot word in magical work; learn a bit about what it means, and how to create your desires. Last offered June 10, 2025 [Watch a re-recording on YouTube]
  • Opening the Door: Inviting Spirits - Tips and tricks for seeking spirit allies, starting pacts, and working with them to create your desired outcomes. Last offered June 3, 2025
  • Starting from Scratch: Crafting Magic - Creating magical work when you start from nothing can be a challenge; learn how to overcome and get casting! Last offered May 27, 2025 [Watch a re-recording on YouTube]

Recorded Long-Form Workshops by Rev. Dangler

You can find more workshops on more topics, as well:

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Michael Dangler