Esoterica - 27 Sept 2008, Saturday!!!!

Last chance(s) to sign up for the Rev.Bob's Trance Channeling session this Saturday evening.

Come out Saturday, September 27th to see Bob as he trance channels his spirit guides. The gathering will begin at 8:00pm and go until 9:30pm. A break will be included in the evening. Part of the evening will be interactive. Questions from the audience for the guides will be allowed. Pre-registration is encouraged since seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please contact Esoterica at 703-777-4642 for registration, directions, and questions.

From the Words of Rev. Bob Hickman as he describes what he does when he Channels:

CHANNELING

Many of you have written enquiring as to exactly what is "Channeling".

Good question! Channeling according to the American Heritage College Dictionary states-- "CHANNELING - The act or practice of serving as a medium through which a spirit guide purportedly communicates with living persons."

I like this definition, but I would expand it to include other forms of channeling such as channeling music or art...I've met many artists who say that their creations come from outside of themselves, and that they are a conduit for the Creative Force. I agree.

If you are interested in learning more about channeling, keep watching as I will soon be releasing DVDs that you can purchase of actual channeling sessions I do with my guides!!!

When I channel, I enter a trance state that allows me to step aside from my consiousness and body, and allow the guides to enter and use my body, particularly my voice box, to communicate. I assure you it is a totally painless and harmless practice. As most mediums will tell you, while in trance, they are not fully present, and therefore, don't recall most of the information that has passed through them. Thank goodness we now have video and tape recorders to capture the phenomena. In fact, I often say, I am so lucky because I get to sleep while working!

Many who have attended channeling sessions with me have come away amazed at the experience. I must admit--I too, am fascinated by it ...Though I know the technical mechanics of it, how it all exactly occurs is still in many ways a mystery to me...

This Week at Esoterica 15 - 21 Sep 2008

Upcoming Events

Visit our Calendar Page for all our upcoming events. Open it in a new frame if it won't scroll for you.

September 12th - 14th -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 15th -- Mindfulness Meditation at 7:30 pm

September 16th -- Qigong Class at 7:30 pm

September 17th -- Wednesday Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

September 18th -- Witchcraft 201: Amulets and Talismans at 7 pm

September 19th -- Open Drum Circle at 8:30 pm

September 19th-21st -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 21st -- Open Platform Readings with Psychic Medium Kevin Baird at 1 pm. More information to the right.

Join us Wednesdays at 7:30 pm for Esoterica's Spirit Circle discussion group. Click here for more information.

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Medium Kevin Baird will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and he has the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

September 2008 Esoterica Newsletter

September 2008 Newsletter

New This Month

It's back-to-school time for the kids—why not you, too? Check out some of our fantastic new classes below! Also, come browse our selection of brand-new, handcrafted bookmarks for your textbooks. Beautiful new wire-wrapped gemstone pendants are in and so much more! It's the perfect time to stock up for Autumn!

Upcoming Classes

Qigong Class

Witchcraft 201

Join us for Qigong Classes Tuesdays beginning September 9th. Qigong uses slow, sincere movements to cultivate the energy of life that exists all around us and pull it into the body to increase every aspect of health. Qigong is a wonderful daily spiritual practice that helps reduce cortisol, improve blood flow, increase joint mobility, mental clarity and endurance. To preregister, call us at 703-777-4642 or at the front desk. Drop in for $15 or buy the whole course for $105.

Witchcraft 201 focuses on working with the Lunar calendar, hands-on spellcrafting and healing techniques. Classes are Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm beginning September 11th. Drop in for $15, or buy the whole course (includes binder) for $200. Sign up at the store or call 703-777-4642. Thursday, Sept 11th – Working With the Moon Thursday, Sept 18th – Amulets and Talismans Thursday, Sept 25th – Open Mabon Class & Ritual

Spirit Channeling Open Session

Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Mediums Kevin Baird and Bob Hickman will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and they have the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

Join us Saturday, September 27th from 8 to 9:30 pm to see Rev. Bob Hickman trance channel his spirit guides. A break will be included in the evening. Part of the evening will be interactive--questions from the audience for the guides are encouraged. Pre-registration is recommended-- seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please call us 703-777-4642 or drop by the store for registration or any questions.

Weekly Gatherings

Mindfulness Meditation	Spirit Circle
Join Ron Mondays at 7:30 for Mindfulness Meditation in the Gazebo. Free and fun, this class will help you relax and become more present in your life. A donation of $5 is recommended.	Join us at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays for a Gathering of people, regardless of sex, age, religious belief or creed, all coming together to explore their spirituality and share their experiences. A donation of $5 is suggested.

Open Drum Circle
Fridays from 8:30 to 10pm, only $5 to join in! All percussion instruments welcome! Extra drums may be available, but only on a first-come first-served basis.

Psychic Readings

Ron is available Friday -Monday to read palms and analyze handwriting. Leoni is available to read Tarot Thursdays through Saturdays. Appointments are recommended, since she books up quickly. Psychic Medium and Trance Channeler Rev. Bob Hickman will be available for readings Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.

Kevin is in Wednesdays after 3 pm and every weekend to read Tarot. Anne Nguyen offers Reiki treatments on Saturdays in the gazebo. Esmerelda will be available for Tarot readings Saturday, September 6th. Beth the Rune Goddess will be performing Rune Readings Saturday, September 13th.

Phone the store at 703-777-4642 to make appointments with individual readers.

Coming in October!!!!

Classic Victorian Séance with Rev. Bob Hickman

Gather round the table in a candlelight room - hands touching - connecting to the spirit world through the awesome talents of the Rev. Bob Hickman. Join us for this very special Pre-Halloween treat Saturday, October 25th!!! $50 per person per session. The first session will be at 8pm, seating is limited. If there is a great enough demand, there may be an opportunity for a second session. Pre-register early to ensure a seat. No refunds for cancellations due to the uniqueness of this event and the high demand for a seat at the table. Contact the staff at Esoterica for registration at 703-777-4642.

LillyPalooza 2008 - See Links

Life is good - we have a new LillyPalooza page on our website - - or you can go directly to YouTube to access the videos there. This is the formal Esoterica centered YouTube site where we will be posting more music videos in the future and also videos on subjects that pertain to activities that go on at Esoterica. Go and check it all out - and if you can - please be sure to post comments and make more links -- the more we spread these out the better for all the musicians AND for Esoterica! Will be cross-posting this so don't be surprised if you see it more than once.