Corset Show this Weekend at Esoterica

Come check out the very sexy corsets and other goodies... get laced into a corset to see how it feels - and more importantly - how it looks on you BEFORE you spend the money. These corsets are GORGEOUS and very well made. I recommend them HIGHLY!

Come out Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th for Renaissance Fashions' Corset Show at Esoterica! Renaissance Fashions offers gorgeous, one-of-a-kind, hand-made (in the USA) steel-boned corsets. Bring the ladies and have fun getting fitted and perusing their gorgeous, sexy wares. Corsets of every type and style imaginable will be available! Renaissance Fashions caters to women of every size and shape, pixies to goddesses! Surprise your sweetheart with a stunning new addition to your wardrobe!

First Friday in Historic Leesburg, VA September 09

Current mood: adventurous

A Night on the Town - in Historic Downtown!

Have you been to a "First Friday" lately?

There is so much to see, hear, taste and do.

PLUS - It's fun, free and fabulous!

First Friday - September 4th

Live Music offered at 7 different places:

* 1757 Real Estate Company presents jazz saxophonist, Rob Matelick.
* Very Virginia/The Pink Shop presents local acoustic guitarist, Don Chapman.
* The Recovery Center of Northern Virginia presents singer/songwriter, Patty Reese.
* Creme-de-la-Creme presents violin soloist, Michael Francis Haley.
* Carlos Salon and Day Spa presents the Latin American band, Sentmiento Andino.
* Sona Bank presents the classical music quintet , Moonlit in the Sun.
* Doener Bistro presents British guitarist, Dave Pepper.

Wine tastings events offered at 5 different places:

* The Leesburg Vintner - North Gate Vineyards
* Flow Yoga - featuring wines from The Wine Kitchen
* Loudoun County Visitor's Center - Willowcroft Vineyards
* Carlos Salon and Day Spa - Casanel Vineyards
* The Pink Shop - Bluemont Vineyards

Also lots of art shows and fun entertainment:

* "Mujeres" Art Show at Gallery 222
* Student Art Show at Medlin Art Gallery
* Photography show at Photoworks
* Free Yoga practice followed by "Happy Hour" at Flow Yoga
* "Make a Difference Photography" show at the Resourceful Woman
* Open Drum Circle with Tarot card and palm readings at Esoterica
* "Green Hair" Open House (chemical free) at Lindsay's Salon
* Play with baby lambs and support Loudoun Sheep Farmers at the Very Virginia Shop
* Ellen Crosby discusses local history and her newest book at the Loudoun Museum
* Live comedy improv show at the Tally Ho!

Over 35 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops & Restaurants are open until 9pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales.

Leesburg Original Towncenter

Click on the website below for detailed info about each activity,
links to the various artists and to print out this month's
"First Friday Event Schedule"
to help guide you to the activities, while strolling around downtown.

www.LeesburgFirstFriday.com

First Friday - it's FUN, FREE and FABULOUS!

This Weekend at Esoterica & Leesburg, VA 22-23 Aug 2009

tonight at 8pm check out Revs. Baird and Hickman as they do their online WebRadio show


http://templeofgaia.com/WebRadio.html

http://www.themixtalk.com/


This weekend we have Rev Bob Hickman with us all weekend, along with our other favorite regulars psychic readers - Leoni, Ron (That Guy) the Palm Reader, Lady Victoria, and Anne (tarot and reiki) and on Sunday, Rev Baird will be with us, along with Rev Hickman and our beloved Ron.

Melanie and Rev Midnight are available only through appointments - if you want a reading with them you need to call in advance so they will be here for your reading. For full details on our available psychics and when they are normally in the store - go to: http://esotericaofleesburg.com/psychics/psychics.htm


Also - Saturday night - come and learn about Trance Channelling - - Rev Bob Hickman will work with his regular spirit guides - going into a trance to connect to the spirit world to allow them to speak directly to you.

This Weekend at Esoterica & Leesburg, VA 12-14 June 2009

This weekend at Esoterica and Leesburg, VA 12-14 June 2009
Current mood: awake

Ghost tours and Psychics and Classes and Goodies Abound! AND - the Potomac Celtic Festival is ongoing this weekend - right here in Leesburg!

Keep Going for more Info!!!

June 12th -- Paranormal Research Seminar 7 pm
Leesburg Ghost Tour, 7 pm
Open Drum Circle, 8:30 pm
Victims of the Paranormal meeting, 8:30 pm

June 12th-14th -- Psychic Readings available, see schedule of psychics below

June 13th -- Kabbalah 101, 1 pm, more information to the right.
HENNA TATTOOS 10 am - 4:30 pm. Call the store to reserve your slot! 703-777-4642

Leesburg Ghost Tours have started back up!!! Come to Esoterica Fridays and Saturdays at 7 pm for a two hour stroll through downtown Leesburg and learn about paranormal research, paranormal event investigation, and see the tools of the trade first hand. Our tours feature rich Leesburg history, demonstrations of research equipment, and a "hands-on" ghostly experience! Adults are $10, kids 12 and under are $5, small children will not be charged.

Reservations are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased at Esoterica. Call 703-777-4642 to reserve your spot.

Come out to Esoterica Saturday, June 13th, at 1 pm for a workshop on the basics of Kabbalah. We will cover the Law of Attraction using Hermetic & Kabbalistic principles, and the Ruach Healing Method, a no-touch healing system using the ancient principles of the practical Kabbalah and Hermetic principles.. This is an introductory course into the mystical (practical) Kabbalah. At the conclusion of the class, students will be able to apply Ruach Healing to themselves, loved ones and pets. Please bring paper and pencil for notes. This workshop costs $85, click the button below to register.

Readers Available this weekend:
Saturday
Beth the Rune Goddess
Ron (That Guy) the Palm Reader
Leoni - Tarot and Animal Communications
Anne - Reiki and Tarot

Sunday
Rev. Bob Hickman - Medium/Contact with the Spirit World
Kevin Baird - Tarot and Mediumship
Melanie Eberling - Tarot and Psychometry
Ron (That Guy) the Palm Reader

April Happenings at Esoterica of Leesburg

New This Month!

Check out our gorgeous new line of custom-decorated wooden altar boxes! These beautiful boxes range in size and style—you’re sure to see something you just can’t go without! We also have custom-wood-burned mirrors and picture frames. New candles are on the way, new lengths and colors of Unicorn Tails, new clothing, rune sets and tarot cards coming early this month…there’s just so much nifty new stuff! It’s definitely Spring at Esoterica!!!

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Upcoming Classes and Events

Leesburg First Friday!
Swing by Leesburg Friday, April 3rd for First Friday! Over 25 Specialty Shops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops and Restaurants will be open until 9 pm or later, many offering free refreshments and/or special sales. Leesburg's First Friday Gallery Walk is presented the first Friday of the month by Participating Merchants in partnership with the Loudoun Arts Council and Town of Leesburg. Visit www.leesburgfirstfriday.com for more information.

Reiki III
Come out Saturday, April 4th from 10 am to 3 pm to continue your journey into Healing! Reiki II practitioners will learn the final healing symbols as well as how to pass attunements. Each student is attuned to the Reiki Energy to become a Certified Reiki III Practitioner. Class includes manual and certificate upon completion. Seminar costs $385, preregistration is required.

Magickal Herb Gardening from Seed to Harvest
Join us from noon to 5 pm at Esoterica in Leesburg, VA, Saturday, April 11th, to learn how to plan, bless, plant, maintain and harvest your very own magickal garden with this fun, interactive class. Students will receive Magickal Gardening booklets as well as two magickal herbs to take home. Class costs $55. Seating is limited to 25 and students MUST preregister and prepay. We will NOT be accepting drop-ins for this class.

Corset Show!!!!!
Come out to Esoterica to check out Renaissance Fashions' beautiful, hand-made steel-boned corsets Saturday, April 18th. Bring the ladies and have fun getting fitted and perusing the gorgeous, sexy wares. Corsets of every type and style imaginable will be available! Renaissance Fashions caters to women of every size and shape, pixies to goddesses! The store opens at 10 am for this very special event!

Platform Readings
Join us Sunday, April 19th, for Platform Readings with Mediums Rev. Bob Hickman and Kevin Baird, from 1 to 3 pm. This is a 2 hour session where the Mediums will channel messages from the other side for the 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. $45 for a single 2 hour session if pre-registered, $55 at the door. Seating limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman

Come out Saturday, April 25th, from 7 to 8:30 pm at Esoterica in Historic Leesburg Virginia for a very special spiritual opportunity. Rev. Bob Hickman will trance channel his spirit guides, providing information and inspiration from the other side. 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.

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Weekly Gatherings

Mondays: Mindfulness Meditation
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.

Tuesdays: Hand Spinning Class
Come out for Spinning Class with Ashley Wells Tuesdays at 7 pm. Learn to create your own drop spindle, spin wool and other textiles into yarn/thread with your drop spindle, use a spinning wheel and more! Class costs $15.

Tuesdays: QiGong
Come out for QiGong Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. 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. Class costs $15.

Wednesdays: Spirit Circle
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.

Thursdays: Witchcraft 301
Come out Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm for Witchcraft 301, the Divination level. This month’s classes:

April 2nd – Tarot Week One $30
April 9th – Open Full Moon Class & Ritual $15
April 16th – Tarot Week Two $20
April 23rd – Tarot Week Three $20
April 30th – Open Beltane Class & Ritual $15

Fridays: Paranormal Research
Do you have an investigative mind? Would you like to enter into the science of paranormal research? Do you want to understand what all the "Boo" is about? Come join us for the educational class of the century "Other Dimension 101" Lead Speaker will be Keeler, VP for VSRA, Virginia Scientific Research Association. Seminars begin at 7 pm each Friday and cost $30. Refreshments will be served.

Fridays: Victims of the Paranormal
Victims of the Paranormal would like to invite you to come, share and learn about your experiences. Do you see/hear/feel things that others around you don't? Do you affect electronics, or have constant unexplained illnesses? Group meets at 8:30 pm every Friday night.

Fridays: Open Drum Circle
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.

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Psychic Readings!

Ron will be available for Palm Readings, Tarot and Playing Card Readings, and Handwriting Analysis Friday through Monday.

Leoni is available for Tarot and Animal Communication Friday and Saturday.

Rev. Tom Vandeberg will be available for Tarot and Rune readings and Hypnosis on Sundays and alternating Thursdays after 5 pm.

Psychic Medium and Trance Channeler Rev. Bob Hickman will be available for readings Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th.

Kevin Baird is in the first and fourth weekends of the month for Tarot readings, and when he and Rev Bob Hickman participate in the Platform Readings and Trance Channelling.

Anne Nguyen offers Reiki treatments on Saturdays in the gazebo.

Mary Kupper is available for Tarot readings Saturday and Sunday.

Esmeralda will be available for Tarot readings Saturday, April 4th.

Beth the Rune Goddess will be performing Rune Readings Saturday, April 11th.

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

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Stay in Touch!!!!

Join one of our Online Communities to get regular updates about store events!

Our website: http://www.esotericaofleesburg.com
Our myspace: http://www.myspace.com/esotericagoddess
On livejournal: http://community.livejournal.com/esoterica_lburg/
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Two Weeks of Upcoming Activities with Links - Esoterica

Store News

New Hours for January & February

Esoterica will be closing early Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 pm till the last week of February. Mindfulness Meditation will resume on the 23rd of Feb, and Spinning and Qigong Classes will start back up on the 24th of Feb.

Brigid's Faire 2009 is coming....click here for more. Tickets for Brigid's Faire will be available for sale at the store starting THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Upcoming repeating activities;

Upcoming Events

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

January 12th -- Mindfulness Meditation at 7:30 pm

January 13th -- Hand-Spinning Class at 7 pm

January 14th -- Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

January 15th -- Witchcraft 201: Healing With Mandalas

January 16th -- Open Drum Circle at 8 pm

January 16th - 18th -- Psychic Readings available, see schedule of psychics below.

January 17th -- Reiki I Class, noon to 5 pm. More information to the right.

January 18th -- Open Platform Readings with Rev. Bob Hickman and Rev. Kevin Baird. More information to the right.

January 19th -- Store Closes at 7 pm

January 20th -- Store Closes at 7 pm

January 21st -- Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

January 22nd -- Witchcraft 201: Introduction to Aromatherapy

January 23rd -25th -- Psychic Readings available, see schedule of psychics below.

January 23rd-- Open Drum Circle at 8 pm

January 24th -- Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman, 7 pm. More information to the right.

BASIC NUMEROLOGY CLASS 6 Dec 2008 - Saturday

2 - 4pm $55 prepay - - $75 at the door

BASIC NUMEROLOGY CLASS Throughout history, (or at least since Pythagoras), numbers have had meanings. Humans learned to make symbols for AMOUNTS before they made abstract symbols for THINGS. Note the early cave paintings. A drawing of a deer meant deer. But the little dots (or lines) next to the deer picture told HOW MANY deer there were! In time, numbers had significance beyond just AMOUNTS. When the later abstract symbols - letters - were created, it was associated with a number. Much of modern numerology is a matter of translating letters, (of your name, for example), back into its corresponding number - and then learning the meaning of that number. So your birth date can have a hidden meaning. Your name. Your new company's name. Your lover, your children, your pets or email name. You can very often find fascinating connections!

Beyond this Pythagorean view of the meanings beyind numbers is also an explanation of the Lo Shu Square. A simple Chinese system of arranging numbers to examine their relationships and meanings. It LOOKS like our familiar western tic tac toe chart where you place each number according to a pattern. It's a quick and simple 'reading' that you can do on the back of a business card or a restaurant paper napkin to fascinate your dinner companions.

For those who work with the Tarot, remember that each card has numbers on them. If you understand the meanings of the numbers, you greatly expand the information available from each card! It's a very useful bit of knowledge. AND, best of all, numerology is all about the SINGLE DIGIT numbers. So you only have to learn - primarily - about the numerals ONE thru NINE! NOT difficult - and fun - and fascinating! A two hour class will enable you to give a short - but fun - numerological reading for friends that they'll find entertaining and often strangely insightful!

TWO hour class on Saturday 6 December. A 50 page set of preprinted notes is included, so you don't have to diligently scribble during class! Just sit back and allow the information to soak into your mind.

This Weekend 4/5 Oct 2008 At ESOTERICA!!! Channeling Seance!!!!

Saturday Psychic Faire
Esmerelda - Oracle Cards
Leoni - Tarot and Animal Communication
Mary K. - Tarot
Ron - Palms, Tarot, Hand writing analysis
Kevin - Tarot and Channeling

A couple others may come in - the above are confirmed.

Sunday Psychics
Mary K. - Tarot
Ron - Palms, Tarot, Hand writing analysis
Kevin - Tarot and Channeling
Rev. Bob Hickman - Channeling and Spirit Contacts

Reiki II Class - $285 - Noon til 5pm - Preregistration Recommended - if walkin - must pay in cash

And MOST EXCITING!!! A Repeat Performance by Rev. Bob Hickman


See Rev Bob Hickman as he trance channels his spirit guides. The gathering will begin at 5:30pm and go until 6:30pm. Part of the evening will be interactive. In the Trance Channeling, Bob will enter a trance state that allows his Spirit Guides to come through to use his body to directly speak to you. This type of reading is one of interaction where you communicate directly with the Spirit Guides, as Bob will be unconscious. Bob's Trance Channeling work is similar to the "great sleeping prophet", Edgar Cayce, or the more modern Medium, JZ Knight, who channels Ramtha. The guides you may meet in this event may include Fletcher (Bob's principal guide), Rose (a British lady who died during World War II), and Orion (An entity who has never incarnated but speaks from the perspective of the Other Side). Other guides may come in during the reading than those listed here as Fletcher allows. 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.

Esoterica, 25 S. King Street, Leesburg, VA Tele: 703-777-4642 www.esotericaofleesburg.com

Also for those interested - there is a Motorcycle Charity event down in front of the Biker Bar (across from the courthouse ;-> ) where there is going to be a motorcycle judging (Biker Beauty Pagaent - no humans involved) contest - and every year we get some of the MOST amazing bikes here...
Charity motorcycle show will feature all makes and models of motorcycles with judging for best bikes, most creative, etc. This event is open to the public. For more information please contact the Downtown Saloon at 703-431-1256.

come and check it out...