Name: Queer Magic
Start: 2026-01-06T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-06T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Illuminations Cedar Rapids

Queer Magic is a gathering space just for LGBTQ+ identified pagans, witches, and magical folx to be in community together. We host it on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at the Illuminations studio space in the Cherry Building. Our next meeting is January 6.
New Year, New Vibes for Queer Magic! We will no longer structure our time around discussing a monthly topic. Our lovely group has shifted to focus on creating a chill, low-stakes conversational and safer space for Queer, Trans, and Non-binary magical folx to build community. For those that love a little bit of structure and want to know what to expect ahead of time, we will:
✨ do brief intros and a check-in to share what's on our hearts and minds
✨ open discussion and snacks
✨ create space for folx to continue conversations, work on crafty projects, and/or do energy work and readings for one another in small groups
✨ come back together for a final check-out and farewell
This is always a free event. We value ensuring that all folx have access to co-created community space. Vegan and gluten-free snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please register through the Illuminations events page so we have an anticipated head count. Hosted by ashley hunt (she/they/fae) + Ash Harper (she/they).
ashley hunt (she/they/fae) is an eclectic witch practicing for over two decades. she is a creative writer, artist, educator, and holistic and relationship coach. they are a practitioner at Illuminations offering Tarot and Astrology readings, coaching sessions, and Reiki. fae has a strong background in and passion for trauma-informed care and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work. they are a neurodivergent Sapphic Queer, a vegetarian, a mother of cats and plants, and a reader of cards + stars. @ah_alchemy
Ash Harper (she/they) has almost a decade of experience in creating spaces for Queer folx to build community together, including serving on the board for an LGBTQ+ non-profit. An Air Force leadership school graduate, they have strong expertise in training and leading teams. While they currently work in the corporate world, she enjoys time outdoors - hiking, biking, gardening, creating. She follows a Celtic path and is adept at creating herbal remedies, tinctures, and tonics.