News: Introducing “The Pocono Witch Shoppe” Opening December 7th

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The Pocono Witch Shoppe, the brick and mortar sister shop of The Hierophant will open its doors on December 7th in the magickal Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. It will offer unique magickal and occult items that have been hand-crafted and picked by author, artist, and practicing Witch, E. Massey, the “Pocono Witch”.

The Pocono Witch shoppe will carry magickal candles, potions, and incense for any intent and need.  Unlike other “metaphysical” and occult stores many of our items are one of a kind and uniquely created by hand. which have been hand picked from suppliers and crafters from all over the world.

We also sell items such as various types of candles, oils, and incense for the everyday regular practices of any magickal and spiritual tradition.
The Pocono Witch Shoppe does not hold to one tradition or belief system, we support and cater to all of the magickal and spiritual communities.
Come and Experience the Magick of the Pocono Mountains!

The Pocono Witch Shoppe
3815 Route 115 Suite 104 Blakeslee, PA 18610

570-216-8244

Email: Hierophant-shoppe@gmail.com  Website: www.poconowitch.com

Hours:

Sunday 3pm to 7pm
Weds 4pm – 7pm
Saturday 11am to 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment only 4pm – 7pm Please call to make appointment

“Cantaloupes” and Little Witches, The Best is Yet to Come!

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Happy Samhain and New Year!!!

For those of my readers who keep up on me via social media may have seen the ton of projects and events I have been organizing and participating in. I finally have some time to sit down and write a blog post. As you can see, along with my new and magickal adventures, I decided it was time for a new look to the website. So, with this new look comes so many exciting things that are in the works for 2020. A few months ago, I didn’t think half of what is to come would even happen. I was forced into a depressive state that sent me into a place haven’t been in years. Although, I know that It has always been an ongoing battle, I didn’t see this coming, nor did I see the outcomes that came from it either. Its crazy how one “stupid thing” can create a personal Armageddon. Thanks to some amazing people in my life who stood behind me, I have been able to keep a good head on things and continue on my guided path. Yet despite all the amazing things that have been presented to me on this path, it has been hard to feel the joy and excitement as I work through this bat of depression and hollowness. Self-empowerment and shadow work are what is on the menu for this coming year. That and removing the hurtful and negative “cantaloupes” out of my life. Yes, I did say cantaloupes, I hate them, they ruin fruit salads with their overriding selfish flavor. There aren’t many things I hate in this world but they are number one on my list, next to cucumbers. Yuck!!

Despite all this my fruit salad has seen some great fruition and promise. Especially in the success and overwhelming response to the Pocono Witches Festival & Ball. When my guides said I was going to throw a ball I didn’t expect it to become one of the biggest Witch Gatherings in Eastern Pennsylvania. The support of the community has been beyond modest. The turn out saw over 1200 people over the weekend and despite being protested for being “evil”, we were able to help many children in need receive a warm coat this winter. Where is the evil in that? Not bad for its inauguration, and 2020 will see a bigger and better PWF. From holding this event, I have seen an influx of promotion and support in the Pocono area. In fact, this is how I got tagged in an article as the “Pocono Witch”, Which I still laugh at but I am rolling with it. Which brings me to my newest and next project, happening as we speak. I am days away from signing a lease on a storefront for The Hierophant, which will now become “The Pocono Witch Shoppe”. The Hierophant will remain the name for the online store, but thanks to this silly tittle I thought it would be a great way to tie it all together.

2020 Will also finally see my third book, “THE LITTLE WITCHES CURRICULUM: A parent’s guide to teaching witchcraft, magick, and Pagan spirituality”. Although, this was actually the first book I began writing four years ago, I have been holding off releasing it due to wanting it to be fully organized and reflective of the ever-changing ECE theories and practices.  I finally feel confident in the content that I knew that if it was ever going to happen, it would have to be now. So, for all those people who have asked me over the last 2 years of its release, it will happen this year. And for those who haven’t yet heard about it……

“The Little Witches Curriculum” is a resource for those parents that would like a comprehensive guide to raising their children in a magickal environment. It combines spiritual and magickal education with early childhood development practices and theories that make up one of the most comprehensive curriculums for their “Little Witches”. The curriculum provides hands-on magickal and spiritual activities and experiences that create “teachable moments” for parents rather than the traditional “forced” approach in education. Although, the chapters are broken up into a lesson format the activities are inclusive to the child’s own developmental stage and interests. This is done by allowing the child to dictate how the parents encourage spiritual education through their own interests rather than a direct approach. “The Little Witches Curriculum” explores the topics of meditation, magick, and the common lore found in many Pagan and Witchcraft traditions.

Best of all, the information and lessons in this book are built on the most up to date practices that are commonly used in early childhood education settings and classrooms around the world. Most importantly, the information is communicated in an easy to understand, fun and relaxed language and is relevant to anyone of any magickal tradition or spiritual background. Whereas, other books may only teach the “one-way approach”, “The Little Witches Curriculum” can be an open-ended resource for all Pagan tradition parents. Similar to my second book, “The Modern Witches Curriculum”, the Curriculum and layout can be started at any time of the year and on any day of the week. There is no beginning or ending to this book. It can be used over and over again. This is done by allowing the parent to choose how far and how much they want to explore in the topics. The lessons and activities have been publicly tested with both parents and children and have been well received by members of the Pagan community, known and unknown.

Just to give an idea of some of the activities you will find in the curriculum here is a sneak peek at part of the “Table of Contents”

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I am also in the process of the possibility of releasing two other books within the year. This will also see me doing multiple book tours and Pagan community events, which is my favorite part because I enjoy meeting and talking with all the amazing people of the community.

This is only a taste of what is happening and planned for 2020. With all this I will have no other choice then to have the most amazing fruit salad and what’s best of all is that I get to share it with the community.

Thank you all for your support and kindness.

You Can Help The Hierophant with a New Location!!

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The Hierophant crew has found a better opportunity to bring The Hierophant – A Magickal Thrift & Occult Shoppe to a physical location. This location is located in Blakeslee, PA. This location is bigger and better with less over head. This location would put us right in the hub of resort tourism and be central tor our already growing market from thePocono Witches Festival.  With this location they will be able to bring affordable metaphysical products and services to the community. Expanding the already working online business to even more customers. By having a physical location they will be able to provide a center for the community to learn, explore, and grow in their own spirituality where all are respected. We also have dedicated everything we do to our mission statement that states “one’s spiritual practice or need of magick should not take away from one’s pockets.

Thier goal was to open a brick and mortar location in Spring 2020 from capital raised from The Pocono Witches’ Festival & Ball . Although, this is still the case if needed. However, this new location has become available and it will not last long. Unfortunately, this was not something I wanted to do, as we all know how a gofund me looks to the public, but with a little help we can open on schedule, so they decided to turn to you, our community. With your help we can provide a much needed spiritual neutral space in the Pocono community a lot faster. If they make my goal they will pay it forward by donating the equal amount from the profits of my event to a local organization in the Poconos. Thank you to all those who have donated for the previous location, no worries that money will go to our new location build up.

Your donated funds will help me secure the location, purchase furniture and obtain more stock.

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About The Hierophant
The Hierophant is a magickal thrift and occult shoppe that offers affordable and unique magickal and occult items. All the products are hand-crafted and picked by author, artist, and practicing Witch, E. Massey . As a magickal practitioner for over twenty years, E. Massey believes that one’s spiritual practice or need of magick should not take away from one’s pockets. From the time he was a “Little Witch” he has repurposed many items found at thrift stores or yard sales for spiritual purposes. He also feels that magickal services should be affordable to those in need. The Hierophant was created to bring these items and services to the community.

The Hierophant offers affordable hand-crafted items such as magickal candles, potions, and incense for any intent and need. All of E. Massey’s magickal items are empowered and fixed to work for your highest good and all repurposed products have been cleaned, both mundanely and magickally. Unlike other “metaphysical” and occult stores many of our items are one of a kind and uniquely created by hand. The Hierophant’s two main priorities are to keep our prices low and to reduce our environmental footprint. We achieve this by utilizing very little branding and like to keep things as simple as possible.

The Hierophant also sells items such as various types of candles, oils, and incense for the everyday regular practices of any magickal and spiritual tradition. All these products have been hand picked from suppliers and crafters from all over the world. The Hierophant thrives to not be your normal metaphysical store and puts the “craft” back in Witchcraft.

The Hierophant does not hold to one tradition or belief system, we support and cater to all of the magickal and spiritual communities.

Donate Today!!!

Event: E. Massey at South Jersey Pagan Pride

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E. Massey will be at South Jersey Pagan Pride doing readings and with a workshop at 4pm
The Faces of Gods and Goddesses: Understanding the essence of a Deity
Explore how the Gods and Goddesses of the world’s traditions are more than the faces and names we give them. Go beyond the myths and find the inter-connectedness of various pantheons through energies and not images. Learn how understanding their essence can break down the confines of how we view our own spirituality. Through a group meditation, attendees will tap into the primal energy of a choice Deity to guide the direction of the class. E. Massey Discusses how to build a stronger relationship with your Deities through energy and ritual. Acquire new practices by building upon your own teachings and views of the Gods and Goddesses. Discover how indigenous teachings and the Hermetic philosophies can reshape the modern spiritual concepts of Deities.

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16th Annual Event @ Cooper River Park, 10 am to 6 pm
Free to Attend * Family Friendly * Leashed Pets Welcome!
Kids Crafts * Food * Music * Local Crafters
Psychic & Tarot Readings
Free Spiritual and Magickal Workshops!
(see event or for schedule)

10 to 6 pm, Cooper River Park, Gazebo Park (before the dog park)
Public Ritual at 2 pm by Distelfink Sippschaff Kindred

Music by SoundWeaver, and Rich Donahue

2019 Confirmed Vendors & Groups:
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Two of Cats Apothecary
Ladymysticmagik
Kaos Forge
Restorative Aromatics
necronomicharm
StrangeSpace
WizardsTower
Moonlit Gems
Lickyourface8
A Touch of Glass…and then some
Grams Good Juju Gems
Deltastrike Concepts
Trinity’s Magickal Intentions LLC
Intuitive Holistix South Jersey / Astraea Moons Art
The Troth/Distelfink Sippschaft/Heathens Against Hate
Metal Reign and J.Leigh
Violet Fae’s Realm
Teri’s Tumbles dba www.findyourharmony.com
Mystic Sky Design, LLC.
Crimson Melodies
Breath Before Sound
Mystikala
Sparkles and Spirit
Red Oak Grove ADF
Seraphic Wood & Soundweaver
Seekers of the Wild Heart coven
Midnight Enchantment
E. Massey, Author
Readings by Sherry

New Classes and Workshops for 2020

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With 2020 (to be read in your best Barbara Walters voice) just around the corner E. Massey has put together a list of the classes and workshops he will be offering to the community. For this year, you spoke he listened offering more intense topics than his previous classes (which will still be available upon request) that will encourage spiritual exploration and personal growth to students. One of which includes a 2 day intensive version of his Pillars of Belief: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft class that so many have asked for. In addition to this he has added a brand new fun class, Magickal Candle & Sip, similar to his popular Magickal Paint & Sip.

Booking information can be found at www.e-massey.com or by emailing a request for details to Androide Entertainment at entertainment.robots@gmail.com or emx0912@gmail.com

E. Massey Workshops and Classes 2020

Details of each workshop and class can be found below

Adult Classes and Workshops

  • Magickal Candle and Sip
  • Magickal Paint and Sip
  • Raising Little Witch’s: Developmentally appropriate approaches to spirituality
  • Pillars of Belief: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft
  • Pillars of Belief Intensive: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft
  • The Faces of Gods and Goddesses: Understanding the essence of a Deity
  • Paranormal Witch: Witchcraft and the Spirit World

“Little Witches” Classes and Workshops

  • Yes, No, Maybe so: An introduction to divination for children (ages 7-11)
  • You Want a Time Out? Basic meditation for children (ages 4-11)
  • Who wants Ice Cream? Exploring pantheons and Pagan traditions for children (ages 4-11)
  • The Wheels on the Bus: Developmentally approaches to understanding the Wheel of the Year (ages 4-11)

Magickal Candle and Sip

E. Massey’s newest sip and craft is a one of a kind workshop that combines an introduction to candle magick and basic candle making with your favorite beverage. Where no previous knowledge or magickal skills are needed, everyone is a magickal candle maker. E. Massey will guide attendees in creating their own personalized magickal candle. Learning how to incorporate magick and spell work into their own made candles with herbs, energy, and intention. All candle making supplies will be provided. Attendees are to bring beverages or any snacks and their intentions.

Time Duration: 3 hrs.

Magickal Paint and Sip

E. Massey’s most popular and one of a kind workshop combines art and magick into a relaxed and fun class. Where no artistic or magickal skills needed, everyone is a magickal artist. E. Massey will guide attendees in creating a one of a kind magickal masterpiece. Learning how to incorporate magick and spell work into art with color, herbs, energy, and intention. All painting supplies, canvases, easels, and aprons will be provided. Attendees are to bring beverages or any snacks. Painting subjects and spell work may vary.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Raising Little Witch’s: Developmentally appropriate approaches to spirituality

Parents will learn how to use early childhood education and developmental theories to encourage and foster a child’s spirituality. Explore non-evasive ways to incorporate the fundamentals of Witchcraft and Pagan beliefs into a child’s chosen spirituality. Based on E. Massey’s tentative book, The Little Witch’s Curriculum this workshop takes a new approach to raising spiritually minded children.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Pillars of Belief: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft

E. Massey’s Second most popular class attendees will discover how the Hermetic philosophies found in The Kybalion can be related to the modern teachings and ideals of today’s Witchcraft. Explore these “universal laws” and why they are the pillars of many belief systems found around the globe. Learn new approaches to incorporating these ancient teachings into today’s spiritual world through activities found in E. Massey’s book, “The Modern Witch’s Curriculum”.

Time Duration: 3 hrs.

Pillars of Belief intensive: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft

An Intensive 2-day class based on one of E. Massey’s most popular classes. Attendees will discover how the Hermetic philosophies found in The Kybalion can be related to the modern teachings and ideals of today’s Witchcraft. Explore these “universal laws” and why they are the pillars of many belief systems found around the globe. Learn new approaches to incorporating these ancient teachings into today’s spiritual world through activities found in E. Massey’s book, “The Modern Witch’s Curriculum”. Day 1: An introduction to The Kybalion and the Principles. Day 2: Connecting the Principle to Modern Witchcraft.

Time Duration: 3 hrs/2 Days

Note: This class requires accommodations for E. Massey

The Faces of Gods and Goddesses: Understanding the essence of a Deity

Explore how the Gods and Goddesses of the world’s traditions are more than the faces and names we give them. Go beyond the myths and find the inter-connectedness of various pantheons through energies and not images. Learn how understanding their essence can break down the confines of how we view our own spirituality. Through a group meditation, attendees will tap into the primal energy of a choice Deity to guide the direction of the class. E. Massey Discusses how to build a stronger relationship with your Deities through energy and ritual. Acquire new practices by building upon your own teachings and views of the Gods and Goddesses. Discover how indigenous teachings and the Hermetic philosophies can reshape the modern spiritual concepts of Deities.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Paranormal Witch: Witchcraft and the Spirit World

Based on E. Massey’s experiences as a Paranormal Psychic/Medium Investigator. This class/Q&A discussion will give attendees a chance to listen, ask questions and learn various practices used by E. Massey during his paranormal investigations. Discuss topics from Seances and spirit boards to protection and banishing. E. Massey explains how Witchcraft and ghost hunting can go hand in hand.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Little Witches” Classes and Workshops

 

Yes, No, Maybe so: An introduction to divination for children (ages 7-11)

In this workshop for parents and their children, participants will learn various easy and fun divination methods and ways to foster a child’s intuition and divination practices. Every child receives a set of serpent stones.

Time Duration: 1 hr.

Suggested Price: $25.00 p/p one child included, $10.00 additional children

 

You Want a Time Out? Basic meditation for children (ages 4-11)

Parents and children will gain a better understanding of age-appropriate meditation techniques. Children will learn basic meditation teachings and explore creative visualization.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Suggested Price: $30.00 p/p includes one child, $10.00 additional children

 

Who wants Ice Cream? Exploring pantheons and Pagan traditions for children (ages 4-11)

Introduction to the many pantheons and traditions found in Paganism and modern Witchcraft. Parents will be given the tools to allow children to grow spiritually on their own path. Children will enjoy building an ice cream sundae while exploring different pantheons and the many choices of traditions.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Suggested Price: $40.00 p/p includes one child, $10.00 additional children

 

The Wheels on the Bus: Developmentally approaches to understanding the Wheel of the Year (ages 4-11)

Parents will learn how to find teachable moments and celebrate the seasons that create a bond between family and nature. Explore the wheel of the year in a non-evasive way for children to understand the eight seasonal holidays found in Witchcraft, wicca and other earth-based traditions. Children will begin a Wheel of the year project to work on throughout the year on their own.

Time Duration: 2 hrs.

Suggested Price: $30.00 p/p includes one child, $10.00 additional children

 

Previous Classes and Workshops

  1. Massey also offers some of his previous classes and workshops as well. If you are interested in any of the listed classes below please contact E. Massey.

Adult Classes and Workshops

  • The Art of Magickal Art
  • Candle Magick
  • Tarot Magick and Spellcasting
  • Beyond the Athame: Casting creative magick circles
  • Lost Phases of the Moon: Honoring the waning and waxing moons

 “Little Witches” Classes and Workshops

  • The Cow jumped over the full moon
  • The Big Blue Bunny in the Basement

 

Event: Paranormal & Psychic Weekends Hanoverville Roadhouse

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Join E. Massey,the “Pocono Witch” and the Hanoverville Roadhouse along with special guest Investigator Mark Keyes of TV’s Paranormal 911 and Paranormal Survivor s for a unique Paranormal and Psychic experience at one of Bethlehem’s most haunted locations.
Weekend Events:
Start the Weekend off with an authentic Séance with E. Massey, the “Pocono Witch”. Experience the techniques used by E. Massey to receive messages from beyond the veil. Guests will sit in a private room in the known haunted Hanoverville Roadhouse and experience a séance conducted by an experienced, professional psychic and medium. E. Massey casts a circle of protection and then guides the group to open the channels of awareness and communication to any spirits present. After the seance relax and discuss the experience over dinner. Menu TBA

Tickets are Limited!!!!!

Paranormal Investigation Dinner
Sunday November 17th 4-9pm
One again join Lehigh Valleys top Paranormal Team, the Paranormal Spirit Finders with Special Guest investigator Mark Keyes of TV’s Paranormal 911 and Paranormal Survivor as they investigate the Hanoverville Roadhouse. Attendees will be split into groups of 20 and spend 15 minutes in each location with a paranormal investigator.
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Doors Open / Cocktail hour (cash bar available)
5:00 – 6:30pm – Dinner Served and Showing of previous documented paranormal investigations.
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Presentation by paranormal group and Q & A
7:30 – 9:00 pm – Ghost Hunt
9:00pm – Bar re-opens.
This includes 3 course meal and soft drinks or coffee.
Gratuity and taxes are also included.

Course 1Choice of: Garden Salad (your choice of dressing)Roadhouse New England Clam Chowder Chicken Dumpling Soup
Course 1Choice of: Garden Salad (your choice of dressing)Roadhouse New England Clam Chowder Chicken Dumpling Soup
Course 3 Your choice of: Plain Cheese Cake Chocolate Mouse Piete Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans-Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib Cola Cracked Pepper Demi Glaze, White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans.-Broiled Salmon With Roasted Corn Salad, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans-Chicken Saltimbucco With Demi Glaze, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans- (Vegetarian Dish)-Vegetarian Stuffed Manicotti With Marinara, Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic Bread
Course 3 Your choice of:Plain Cheese Cake Chocolate Mouse Pie
Ticket Information:
All Access Weekend Pass $130 +tx&fees Purchase Tickets Here
Saturday Events Only $50 +tx&fees Purchase Tickets Here

Paranormal Investigation Dinner $70 +tx&fees
To purchase Parnormal Investigation Dinner tickets please visit :
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Event: E. Massey at Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day 2019

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Join E. Massey and a slew of other amazing authors and presenters at Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day. This year’s event will take place in Clark Park B in Philadelphia.

E. Massey will be doing Tarot Readings and providing his workshop:

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Pillars of Belief: The Hermetic Principles in Modern Witchcraft – Discover how the Hermetic philosophies found in The Kybalion can be related to the modern Witchcraft. Explore these “universal laws” and why they are the pillars of many belief systems found around the globe.

The event will run from 10am to 6pm.

Admission to the event is free but  attendees can bring a donation of non-perishable food items which will be donated to a local food bank and/or cat food for Forgotten Cats.

This year Laura Tempest Zakroff will be Keynote Speaker.

In addition PPPD will feature 55+ vendors, 12 workshops, 4 entertainment acts, 3 rituals, 2 raffles, all-day children’s activities and a beautiful labyrinth.