The Country Goddess - Local Information, Course Lists, Services and Massage

PSYCHIC SATURDAY August 8th

Summer Christmas Sale*

 All Statuary In Store 30% off, Belly Dancing Apparel, Buy one, get other 50% off!!!

Sale Ends July 31, 2009, In-store only

NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE---ONLINE TAROT READINGS

Closed: Independence Day, July 4th, but we are open, July 5th---Come See us!

Country Goddess wins Best Downtown Business Investment 2008 by Carbondale Main Street

     
 

 

Psychic Fair, August 8th, 11:00-7:00 p.m.  Consultants Tarot Card Reading, Palm Reading, Reflexology and Reiki....more details to be posted later.  

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS -

June 6th Psychic Fair was a big hit and we want to thank our customers, friends and consultants: J. Bull/tarot card reader; and Tabitha Ayers/palm reader for making it a big success.  

LOCATION: THE COUNTRY GODDESS, 520 SOUTH ILLINOIS, CARBONDALE, IL ON THE STRIP ACROSS FROM JIMMY JOHNS.

    Debut May 2nd Psychic Sat Commercial - We are a little Proud of it!

The Country Goddess Events Calendar
Free Calendars by Bravenet.com

 

 

 

  Tarot Card Reading Available online...

Can't Make it to the Store, want a professional reading that fits your schedule? Click here for more details. The Country Goddess: Tarot Card Reading

Tarot Bookings at store. Making Appts: We have Tarot readers available all month. Just call 618-457-4042 to set up a time for a reading.  Please allow at least 3 days lead time for an appointment.  Thank you. 

We Welcome New Lisc. Massage Therapist, Crystal, to our staff!   (different than our store owner Crystal) She has a selection of massage specialties including Swedish Massage, Sports Massage and Much more. Call and Make and Appointment today, 457-4042.

SEE OUR ONLINE CALENDAR BELOW!

 

 

 

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METAPHYSICAL CLASSES

Hello Southern Illinois!!!

Welcome to Southern Illinois' only full service Metaphysical Shop.  Please come out and support our instructors and the talented individuals participating in upcoming events.  By supporting others, we support ourselves...after all you may want to lend your talent in the future. All instructors must demonstrate expertise, teaching ability, curriculum and objectives before being considered to teach at The Country Goddess, so our students are provided with a knowledgeable, informative and professional experience.  CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN OUR STATE OF THE ART NEW CLASSROOM FACILITY.

We have shopping, metaphysical classes, tarot reading, Psychic  Fairs, Massage, Reiki, Networking, Meeting room and Upcoming story hours for kids ages 7-11.  We have The Country Goddess Events Calendar and the Yahoo Group so people in our area can stay informed, have an open community to exchange ideas that bring us all together.  Check out our events below or use our calendar program or best of all come see us at the store. 

 

Course Lists - Classes are taught by professional instructors with advanced education and expertise and/or certification as a master in their area. For more on courses, learning objectives, cost, click on link.  Registration for courses begin Feb 15 in store or Feb 18th online. Seats limited to 10 students per class. 

You must sign up for desired class at least 5 days prior to course offering to ensure we have room, book and learning materials available for you.   Note: Curriculum is reviewed to ensure content is professional by former 10 year SIUC lecturer (our owner) so that you get a wonderful experience when taking our classes.  Thank you.

 
June's Classes (Enroll at least 3 days prior to class start date) 

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(specifics to be announced: May 9th )

June 14, Revolution of One: Reclaim Your Life and Transform Our World 

This course will introduce you to the principles and practices of self-empowerment outlined in the book Revolution of One by Treesong. Click name for more info, call during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

Intro to Hoodoo- June 15 & June 22nd, 6-8 p.m., meets two days.   

What is hoodoo? “Folk magic is a world-wide phenomenon. The beliefs and customs brought to America by African slaves mingled here with the beliefs, customs, and botanical knowledge of Native Americans and with the Christian, Jewish, and pagan folklore of European immigrants. The result was hoodoo,” –catherine yronwode. For more info and to enroll, come by store.

Reiki Level 2 Class:  by Bernie Stacka Reiki Master/Hypnotist. June 20 and June 27th, class meets two days, 1:00pm to 5:00pm by Bernie Stacka, Reiki Master.  This is an intense, fully packed course.  Enroll here or call or drop by store. CLOSED

 

 

Honey Spells 101/Hoodoo -   This class will be on June 19 from 6-9 p.m. - What is hoodoo? “Folk magic is a world-wide phenomenon. The beliefs and customs brought to America by African slaves mingled here with the beliefs, customs, and botanical knowledge of Native Americans and with the Christian, Jewish, and pagan folklore of European immigrants. For more info and to enroll, come by store. CLOSED

 

Introduction to Wicca - June 21st and July 19th, meets two days 1:30-5:50 p.m.  Focus will include Meditation Techniques, working wih and symbolism of icons and tools in Wicca and uses and manifesting energy through each tool from you and the sacred source.  For more info and to enroll, come by store. CLOSED

 


 
 

Introduction To Working with Plant Spirits - June 26 from 6-9 p.m. In this class, we will explore the use of one of the major allies of magickal practitioners for healing, seeing, dreaming, and empowerment--plant spirits. For more info and to enroll, come by store. STILL TAKING STUDENTS

 

 

Wizard & Druid Robes

Costumed Adventuring - June 28th.  This Class is sure to be a lot of fun! 2-4 p.m.
Description: This class will introduce you to the basics of Costumed Adventuring, a fun and effective way to explore your spiritual identity and make your personal power manifest in the world.
For more info and to enroll, come by store. STILL TAKING STUDENTS
 

Instructor Bio's (coming soon)

 

July's Classes (Enroll at least 3 days prior to class start date)

 

Working with Pendulums  by Bernie Stacka Reiki Master/Hypnotist. July, 11th, 2-5 pm by Bernie Stacka, Reiki Master.  This is an intense, fully packed course.  Click name for more info, enroll here or all during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

 

Reiki Level 1 Class:  by Bernie Stacka Reiki Master/Hypnotist. July 18th and July 25th, 1:00pm to 5:00pm by Bernie Stacka, Reiki Master.  This is an intense, fully packed course.  Click name for more info, enroll here or all during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

 

Introduction to Kabbalah: Its influences on Mysticism and Magick.  July 20 and 27 6-8 p.m.    Cost: $49.00, by Brandi Pennell.  Click name for more info, call during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

 

 
Introduction to Voodoo: July 24th and July 31,  6-8 p.m. Cost: $49.00, by Brandi Pennell. Click name for more info, call during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

Intermediate Tarot Cards, Part 2.  Class meeting: July 12 and July 19th. Meeting time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Instructor:  Click name for more info, enroll here or all during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

August Classes (more course titles to be posted later)

Introduction to Aromatherapy: 3 hours class, Date TBA.    Cost: $64.00, cost includes aromatherapy mixing kit. call during business hours or drop by store to enroll.

 

Herbalism - From the Garden to the Medicine Cabinet. (using herbs as medicinal teas, magick and holistic approaches) 3 hour class, Date TBA.

 

 

 

 

 

Massage Info

We Welcome New Massage Therapist, Crystal, to our staff She has a selection of massage specialties including Swedish Massage, Sports Massage and Much more. Call and Make and Appointment today!

We have numerous types of massage to choose from including sports massage. Look for our upcoming ads and commercials.

Other Lisc. Massage Therapist Available: TBA

Are you a Lisc Massage Therapist without a place to practice or want to offer your clients great parking and convenience? The we have a place for you at The Country Goddess.  We have space available in our store which includes a private room for your clients in front of a beautiful sand stone fire place and your own private office with wireless internet.  You rent the room by the half days or whole days and its your in business! Call or email us for more details at: call  618-457-4042 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com

 

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Where we are located:

Wow! WE ARE NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW LOCATION LOCATED ON THE STRIP--COME SEE US, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE AND LOTS OF ROOM! 2000 square feet!!!  520 S. Illinois Ave.  Just a short walk from where we once were.  In the spring, we plan to paint it sunshine yellow and even more bring joy, laughter and light to this old lady of a building.  We now have a bigger retail space, a therapeutic message room, reiki room, and tarot reading room and state of the art classroom where we will offer all kinds of topics including story hours for kids.  Map to our New Retail store Store hours: M 12-7; T-Fri 11-7; Sat 12-6; Sun 1-5. 

Country Goddess Awarded Best Business Investment by Carbondale Main street for 2008. Come see why we are getting so much attention!  Store Closings

Closed: Independence Day, July 4th, but we are open, July 5th. Come See us!!! Do something for a Vet., we get to worship how we want because they fight for our freedom!

Our New Look coming sometime in June.

Reiki Masters - Treatment and Classes, by Bernie Stacka Reiki Master/Hypnotist

Cost for Treatments: $35.00 for 30 minutes: $50.00 for 45 minutes and $65.00 for 60 minutes.  Great parking, beautiful fireplace room for treatments.  Book your appointment today, contact: thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com

For Reiki Classes, click for more info.

Are you a Reiki Master without a place to practice or want to offer your clients great parking, convenience and a beautiful fire place room for treatment? The we have a place for you at The Country Goddess.  We have space available in our store which includes a private room for your clients in front of a beautiful sand stone fire place and your own private office with wireless internet.  You rent the room by the half days or whole days and your in business! Call or email us for more details at: call  618-457-4042 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com

Looking for Instructors (click for more info)

Other Announcements, Sites of Interest (TBA)

Nile Breeze Dance Company, Carbondale, IL

Rubys Mountain Magick

Other Links of Interest - Earth Calendar of all major religions, societies, Witchvox, Children of Artemis, etc. 

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DON'T FORGET TO SHOP OUR STORE ONLINE AS WELL AS IN THE STORE, DON'T SEE IT HERE, WE HAVE 2 MILLION PRODUCTS IN CATALOGS, COME SEE US, or send us a picture, we will track it down for you if possible. 

Area Groups, Activities, Happenings and Retreats:

Handfasting is variation of a Celtic wedding ceremony but many cultures have similar marriage ceremonies, those interested in handfasting or similar ceremonies such as themed weddings like renaissance, Native American, etc. may contact the store at thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com. Our owner does handfastings or can refer you to a the appropriate party for other traditions in our area such as Native American, Buddist, Hindu etc.

Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance is an open network to all those who want to join and participate.  The main group and branches of SIPA have open gatherings on each Sabbath.  For more information, click: SIPA.  

Other groups and organizations applicable to our clientele who would like to be listed on this site, please submit your info and the link to: thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com and we will post your groups info.

The Country Goddess supports all area groups and organizations dedicated to an open heart, spirituality, healing and shamanism.  We are open to all spiritual paths as reflected in our store, as well as Reiki organizations, Healing touch organizations, etc.  We do not play favorites, but believe in a joining and exchange of wisdom and ideas for all which we believe is what is best for our area's community.  So reach out, network, come reserve our meeting and classroom areas for meetings, meet new people, be respectful and make new memories...the world is full of possibilities....for info contact us at  thecountrygoddess@yahoo.com or call 618-457-4042 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 


Our Charities:

"The Ruby Rife Fight For A New Life Fund" A fund to help women start a new life after cancer by providing opportunities for self-employment and promoting positive body image.

Hope Lodge - American Cancer Society, St Louis Mo. - Allows cancer patients to stay free of charge while getting treatment at St. Louis Hospitals.

Betsy products soap products help benefit Turning Point and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Kids from Bangladesh Orphanish

Parkinson's Disease

Carbondale Women Domestic Violence Shelter

Sales

Summer Christmas Sale*

 All Statuary In Store 30% off, Belly Dancing Apparel, Buy one, get other 50% off!!!

Sale Ends July 31, 2009, In-store only

We have lots of great original gifts coming in everyday.  Jewelry, Fantasy Tee shirts, Gift Boxes, Over 2000 in store items and over 100,000 things to choose from our in store catalogs. Come see us, we are truly and unique and beautiful gem of a store

Skirt Acrylic Silk Free Size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select wands for Sale, Extra Large Quartz with rainbows, Reg: $150 now on sale for $99.00. Extra Large Rose Quartz wand also on sale.  While Quantities Last. 

Come see our sales tables too.  35% off while items last, including Nightlights by Illunimart.

 LOTS MORE OF IN-STORE SALES, COME IN AND SEE!

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Links to Free Videos to View/Topics of Interest

Crystal Skulls: The Legend of the Crystal Skull of Sha Na Ra

 Watch Wicca Tv.

 

Wish on A spell DVD.  Purchase at The Country Goddess

by Deborah Gray, Austrian High Priestess and Teacher

 

 

   
     


 

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This site was last updated 06/22/09