Speakers for PhoenixPhyre 2008

Dubbed by Publishers Weekly as "a witch to watch," Dorothy Morrison is the award-winning author of numerous books on the Ancient Arts and their application to modern life. She's won several awards for her writing, and has become a favorite of readers and critics from all walks of life. Some say it's because of the easily appreciated conversational tone she applies to her work. Others say it's her down-to-earth and humorous approach to the subject matter. But regardless of the debate, all agree on one thing: Whether in her writing or her interaction with the public, it's Morrison's personal style that makes her memorable. And it's that same sort of! charm and grace that has some folks calling her "The Julia Sugarbaker of Paganism."

A practicing Witch since the early seventies, Morrison is an elder of the Georgian Tradition of Wicca, an initiate of the RavenMyst Circle Tradition, and a member of the Coven of the Raven in Flint, Michigan.

Morrison currently lives in Virginia with her husband, Mark, and their black lab, Sadie Mae. She handles a voracious tour schedule, and travels the country giving lectures and teaching classes related to witchcraft.

Scarlett Ross is a metaphysical writer and English teacher who spent more than 18 years researching and lecturing on the New Age movement, alternative religions, women's concerns, polyamory, divination, prophecy, symbols, dreams, and language. Recent titles include "Nostradamus for Dummies" and "Dreams of the Goddess" plus new projects still in development both in print and online including the Domestic Goddess and Life by Choice. In that rare space called free time Scarlett scrapbooks, experiments in her kitchen, tells stories (true and fanciful), bangs out writing on her computer, organizes events on small and large scales, and keeps up with her growing family.

Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman) and *Diuvei (Steve Rasmussen) are magical experts and co-authors of the critically acclaimed The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells For Modern Problems, Sterling, 2005; Italian translation, Il Libro degli Incantesimi: Antiche Formule Magiche per Risolvere Problemi Attuali, Gruppo Editoriale Armenia, Milan, 2006; Hardcover reprint, One Spirit Book Club, 2007; Paperback reprint, Sterling, 2008.

High Priestess and High Priest of Coven Oldenwilde in Asheville, North Carolina since 1994, their spiritual activism in the Bible Belt and success in getting NC’s 53-year-old anti-divination law repealed has garnered extensive coverage on the radio (BBC, NPR), TV news (CNN, Fox), magazines (NewWitch, Oracle 20/20), and newsprint (Washington Post).

Newsmakers, trailblazers, and celebrity spokes-Witches who inspire international emulation, they often work Witchcraft for TV studios (Universal, Sci-Fi), production companies (A. Smith & Co., L.A., Trafford Media, England), and series (Extra!, Finding America).

Bold advocates of the antiquity, beauty, and validity of the Olde Religion in everyday life, Lady Passion and *Diuvei help people worldwide solve their magical, medical, and legal problems. The pair practice a vibrant blend of traditional Gardnerian and Italian Strega magic -- teaching the Craft of the Wise to people of all ages and backgrounds -- from soccer moms, to cops and Mensa members. They are activists who give fascinating, empowering talks about their mystical adventures, modern methods of Pagan persecution, religious rights, and more. Thousands from throughout the US have attended their elaborate public Halloween ritual held each year since 1995.

Lady Passion is a Registered Nurse and psychic with over 30 years of experience finding missing persons, de-ghosting houses, and helping police solve "occult crimes." She writes a monthly Ask-A-Priestess column for The Indie newspaper.

*Diuvei is a Princeton alumnus and investigative journalist who has written over 100 articles for Mountain Xpress newspaper. He specializes in astrology and musicology.

For more information about, and photos and broadcast clips of Lady Passion and *Diuve, visit: oldenwilde.org

Teacher, counselor, and Crone-on-the-Road, Elspeth is cofounder of the Haven Community, and proponent of the Haven Way, an eco-spiritual path of personal and planetary transformation. It is her strong belief that we are all healers, and that healing is our evolutionary mission. 

Nybor has been creating artistic masterpieces for the last 50 years and sold his first piece of art at the age of six.  He has owned and operated art studios in Minneapolis and New York City and is renowned for his black and white science fiction art, including book and magazine covers and interiors. 

Recruited by pagan festival organizers across the country all year long, Nighthawk bring incredible drumming and workshops geared toward the magick of drumming around the revel fire. Specializing in drumming at revels and how to over come many obstacles that face large groups of drummers, he brings exciting rhythms to both ritual and the revel fire. With maturity and experience, Nighthawk helps facilitate drum circles with cohesive rhythms that last long into the night and keep the dancers moving and drummers at the fire.