BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//STAR & SPLENDOR - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:STAR & SPLENDOR X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for STAR & SPLENDOR REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20251203T110444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T110444Z UID:32439-1765105200-1765126800@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Fortunes Told: A Reader Fair at Victorian Stroll DESCRIPTION:Take part in the Magical Revival of the Victorian Era! Star + Splendor will be hosting our favorite readers for a reader fair during the festivities happening all over Troy. Come make a day of it\, and sign up for a slot with one of our divination experts. You can also browse and shop with 15% OFF everything in the store.\n\nDoors open at 11am. Stop in to reserve a time with the reader of your choice or just drop in!\n\nRates are as follows:\n$30 for 15 minutes\n$50 for 30 minutes\n\nThroughout the day we will offer periods of free one card/one question pulls. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/fortunes-told-a-reader-fair-at-victorian-stroll/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/fortunes-told-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20250903T190115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T190115Z UID:32259-1758135600-1758142800@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Tarot Social - a reading exchange for beginners DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE. \nThursday\, July 17\, 7-9pm \nGather with other Tarot readers and students for an evening of practice and reading exchange – cheating allowed! This evening is for beginner to intermediate level readers who want to begin reading for others\, or gain more practice and confidence reading\, in a supportive\, no judgment environment. There will be drinks\, snacks and connecting over shared love of the Tarot! \nBring your decks and guidebooks – go ahead and look up card meanings! The purpose of this exchange is to allow you to work with the cards in real time and start developing reading for others with support (if you want it) from more experienced readers. Everyone will give readings and receive readings. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/tarot-social-a-reading-exchange-for-beginners/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tarot-social-September.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20250407T141209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T141209Z UID:31627-1744225200-1744230600@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Tarot Study Group - Ace\, II & III of Pentacles DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 7:00-8:30pm \nAce\, II and III of Pentacles \nJoin Ami for a deep exploration of the minor arcana of the Tarot. Tarot Study Group meets biweekly to discuss the wisdom of the Tarot through it’s symbolic art\, astrological and elemental correspondences and hermetic doctrine. In this group\, lovers of the Tarot learn to make connections between the cards and relate to them in new ways. All levels are welcome. Come to one or all! \nPlease wear comfortable clothing for meditation\, and bring a traditional Tarot to refer to\, as well as any deck you like to work with. $10 reservation. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/tarot-study-group-ace-ii-iii-of-pentacles/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Magic and Mysticism,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TAROT-STUDY-GROUP-17.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20250104T183155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T183155Z UID:31343-1737824400-1737829800@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Intro to Tarot with Ami DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE. \nThe Tarot is a powerful\, ancient tool of divination\, and one of the Hermetic arts. This class is designed to help you unlock the methodology of the cards. The foundation given will help you learn to work with them more quickly. We will explore the history\, art and spiritual basis of the cards\, and then dive into their basic structure and meanings. By the end of this class you will: \n\nLearn how your deck is organized and why (major and minor arcana\, the four suits\, the court cards).\nUnderstand how the elements are expressed through the cards and how they can help you interpret them.\nLearn how the numbers on the cards connect deeply to their meaning.\nReceive useful spreads\, and determine which to use.\nEstablish a reading practice (shuffling\, laying out the cards\, asking questions\, delivering interpretations).\nTroubleshoot your readings.\nReceive study materials to take home with useful spreads.\n\nThis class will set you up for greater success and confidence to grow as a reader. \nYou will need to bring a traditional Tarot deck modeled on either the Smith Waite or the Thoth Tarot decks. Registrants to this class receive a 15% discount on any decks purchased for this class. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/intro-to-tarot-with-ami-4/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Intro-to-Tarot-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T203000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20240814T103929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T103929Z UID:31015-1723662000-1723667400@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Tarot Study Group: The World/Universe DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE. \nTarot Study Group concludes the Major Arcana with Key XXI: The World/Universe on Wednesday\, August 14\, 7pm. Join us before we take our break and begin the Minor Arcana in September! \nThe Tarot has been embraced as a popular form of divination\, but it is also a key to universal wisdom. Our bi-weekly group\, facilitated by Ami Lahoff\, owner of Star + Splendor\, meets to explore and discuss the deeper meaning of the cards\, including their astrological\, Qabalah\, elemental and archetypal correspondences\, to unlock their power as tools for transformation and healing. \nIn each meeting we will discuss one of the major arcana cards in order. Explore the art\, symbolism\, and meaning of the card with us\, and learn how you can apply it to your readings. Each week will include meditation and visualization\, a spoken teaching\, and exchange of ideas. You’ll receive a copy of the notes each time to keep for yourself. Please bring a traditional based Tarot deck to work with. \nThis group is perfect for all levels of readers\, from beginner to advanced. We welcome your thoughts and questions throughout. Feel free to attend only the ones that interest you\, or all of them! URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/tarot-study-group-the-world-universe/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Copy-of-gemini-tarot-special-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20240307T163909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T163909Z UID:30557-1710086400-1710093600@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Circle of the Red Thread DESCRIPTION:Advanced registration required. Sign up here! \nJoin Morgana and Otter for a monthly gathering where women can sit in circle\, as they have for hundreds of years. This is an opportunity for building community and connection with other women in the spiritual arts\, whether you are just starting on your path\, or it’s well-worn. \nThis meeting we’ll be discussing the Greek Goddess and Sorceress Circe\, whom Odysseus famously encounters in the Illiad. We will also dive into some different divination methodologies. Please bring a journal and a pen. We encourage you to bring any divination tools you own (e.g. tarot deck\, pendulum\, runes\, etc) but these are not necessary to attend. \nEach month we will explore a topic\, such as: female archetypes\, connecting with Goddesses\, Tarot\, seasons of your cycle\, womb clearing and healing\, ritual and altars. We will check in with an astrological outlook\, be led through a guided meditation and then have time for discussion and “ask a witch” Q&A. \nWho should attend? Those identifying as women\, who are interested in: \n\nGiving and receiving support\nExpanding magical knowledge\nCreating community and personal growth\nHealing personal and collective trauma\nBeing in service\n\nWe will meet the Sunday closest to the New Moon\, 4-6 pm at Star + Splendor. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/circle-of-the-red-thread-2/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/red-thread-circle-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T002920 CREATED:20200715T154635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T154912Z UID:25309-1596049200-1596056400@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Intro to Tarot DESCRIPTION:Join Ami for an introduction to the classic method of divination – the Tarot! Purchase your ticket here. \nThis will be a socially distant classroom with very limited seating. A mask is required for attendance. \nIn this 2 hour class\, we’ll explore their history\, learn the methodology behind the cards\, and begin to work with them. You will need a classic Tarot deck with 78 cards (22 Trumps\, 58 minors) and the traditional suits of wands\, cups\, swords\, and pentacles/disks.  If you’re not sure that your deck will work\, get in touch with Ami to confirm by emailing shop@starandsplendor.com. \nYou’ll start doing readings in the class\, and you’ll take come some great spreads to get you started reading for others. \nAll registrants to the class get a 15% discount on tarot decks in the shop. \nAbout the instructor:  As a student of the hermetic arts for over 25 years\, Ami has a deep background in the Western Esoteric Tradition. Her study and practice includes\, yoga and the Tantric tradition\, Kabbalah\, alchemy\, Tarot and ceremonial magick. She is well-versed in many traditions\, however\, and holds the belief that ones spiritual practice can be an important part of their self care. The Tarot is her favorite tool of divination. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/intro-to-tarot-2/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:divination,Tarot ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Intro-to-Tarot-6.29-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR