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                                                                                                                                          Our Readers & Healers

                                                                                                                                          I am so excited to have partnered with these amazing readers and healers!  You can make an appointment with any (or all) of the readers you choose, for whatever length of time, reading, healing, or counseling you desire.   Each offers their own unique style...one of which you are sure to connect with.   Everyone's bios are listed below so you can get a sense of who you would like to see.  If you have any questions, please call us.  

                                                                                                                                          Each of the readers will be at Andromeda's at different times and available for walk-ins.  The interactive readers' calendar is below.  So that you aren't disappointed, we strongly suggest that you make an appointment for a private, scheduled reading by calling:
                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                          (508) 643-3400
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                                                                                                                                          (877) 33 WITCH
                                                                                                                                          (877) 339-4824

                                                                                                                                          Reading Pricing

                                                                                                                                          5 mins........$10.00
                                                                                                                                          15 mins.......$25.00
                                                                                                                                          30 mins........45.00
                                                                                                                                          45 mins........65.00
                                                                                                                                          1 hour.........85.00

                                                                                                                                          Our readers are also available for private reading parties in your home, or you can have a private party right here at the Shoppe!!!   Please contact us for further details.

                                                                                                                                          Reiki & Healings Pricing

                                                                                                                                          30 mins........30.00
                                                                                                                                          1 hour.........60.00

                                                                                                                                          Deposit Required:
                                                                                                                                          All private readings & healings require a $25 non-refundable deposit.  
                                                                                                                                          Cancellations made within 48 hours prior may use deposit towards rescheduled date (within 2 weeks of your original date).


                                                                                                                                          Special Notice!

                                                                                                                                          Jill will be back from her leave beginning January 20th!!!   I'm sure she's going to be VERY busy with her Reiki healings, so I would strongly suggest that you make an appointment.   Welcome back Jill!!!!

                                                                                                                                          Jill Hillery

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                                                                                                                                          Jill has been blessed with the gift of being connected to the spirit world.  As a medium she can bring through loved ones who have passed as well as spirit guides.  For many years she has been training with many talented psychics, healers and mediums. Thus she has learned to use many forms of divination to give psychic readings.  Some of her favorite tools are tarot and angel cards, dowsing rods and pendulums.

                                                                                                                                          She is gifted in natural healing using the Usui System of Reiki and also Crystal Healing.

                                                                                                                                          As well as a offering readings here at Andromeda's, Jill is also available, by appointment, for Reiki healings.  

                                                                                                                                          Dennis Callahan

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                                                                                                                                          A fourth generation hereditary Witch, Dennis was educated by his Mother and Aunts in the Spiritual realm.  "I follow The Old Ways of my Ancestors."  A teacher of Tarot and Runes, Dennis has taught many of the local readers, and has been a reader in various shops.  Since childhood, he has been culling his craft.   Dennis has been reading professionally for well over 20 years.    Using the Tarot, Runes and Destiny Stones®, he offers insight and possible solutions.    In addition to standard Tarot readings, examples of specific types of readings are below: 

                                                                                                                                          30 Minute Elemental:  
                                                                                                                                          A very intense full reading using Tarot cards and your choice of Runes or Destiny Stones® to show what is going on in your life for the next 3 to 6 months.  Examining financial, job, passion, creativity, relationships, and Spirituality.

                                                                                                                                          60 minute Elemental:  
                                                                                                                                          The same as the 30 minute but using all three items in the same areas, Tarot cards, Runes, and Destiny Stones®.

                                                                                                                                          Trinity Reading
                                                                                                                                          60 minutes:  Six Tarot cards, six Runes and six Destiny Stones® for a triple cross explaining yourself, your needs, and desires. Where you were in the past, where you are now, and  future possibilities. Examining outside influences, the manifest and Spirituality.

                                                                                                                                          Through the Ages:
                                                                                                                                          45 minutes:  This reading is all about you. Starting with the first decade of your life, I will take you on a journey through each decade, examining the major life events in that decade, finalizing in the current decade and a peek at the decade to come.

                                                                                                                                          Path of Hearts
                                                                                                                                          60 minute: Using the Destiny Stones® I will take you on a trip of where you have been, where you are now, and if you continue on this path, where they will lead. This is a great reading to help you understand if you need to make changes in your life or to confirm you are on the right path to obtain your heart's desire.  

                                                                                                                                          The Destiny Stones® are a registered trademark with Dennis Callahan and readings using this form of divination are available only through Dennis Callahan and/or Andromeda’s Alley.

                                                                                                                                          For more information, please visit:  www.mysticallahan.com


                                                                                                                                          And then, of course, there's me....

                                                                                                                                          Karen Jetté Benson, 
                                                                                                                                          Proprietress of Andromeda's Alley

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                                                                                                                                          I have been on the path of the Witch for well over 30 years.   My journey began as a teenager when I began looking into my Native American roots.  I found that the religion of my ancestors spoke to my very soul.   From that time on, my feet were firmly planted on the path and my journey continues to this day.    

                                                                                                                                          I’m not going to go into the details of the alphabet soup that could be part of my name….the degrees I hold, am currently attaining, or the courses I've taken and the certifications I have.  None of that is important.   I am a Witch…plain and simple.   I’m a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister.  I'm a volunteer for many causes and events.  I'm a dedicated advocate for veterans and their rights.   I'm a loyal friend and have many, many family members surrounding me with love.

                                                                                                                                          I’m a Wiccan Priestess and an Interfaith Minister, legally recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so I can conduct your Handfasting, a Wiccaning, or any other ceremony you like.   I’m also a Notary if you need one (a holdover from my previous life at the law firm - - lol).  And now, I am the proud Proprietress of Andromeda's Alley....my lifelong dream.   
                                                                                                                                          I am a very blessed (and determined) woman!!!

                                                                                                                                          Come on down to the Shoppe and say hi!   I’d love to meet you!


                                                                                                                                          Our Other Healers & Instructors

                                                                                                                                          Rev. Barbara Bryant, M.A., MSC.D

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                                                                                                                                          Rev. Barbara Bryant has been a student of religion and spirituality for over thirty years. She received her Bachelor degree from the University of Massachusetts and was able to develop her own independent study program that concentrated on Religious Studies and Feminist Theology.


                                                                                                                                          She received her Masters degree in Religious Studies from Andover-Newton Theological School  located in Newton, Massachusetts.   Rev. Barb holds her Metaphysical Doctorate from the University of Metaphysics in Studio City, California.   She is the founder of the "I AM" Church Alternative, birthed in 2002.


                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                          Rev. Barb is a proud member of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, The Theosophical Society and the Noetic Institute of Science.  She is a Reiki Master Practitioner who specializes in vibrational (sound) healing using tuning forks and crystal bowls.  Rev. Barb is also a Shamanic Practitioner.   She offers a variety of workshops, seminars and classes, helping people empower themselves.


                                                                                                                                          Heather Caunt-Nulton

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                                                                                                                                          Heather is an internationally certified, fully insured henna (aka mehndi) artist, providing New England and all of the East Coast with beautiful traditional and contemporary henna designs. Heather has been a henna artist since 1999, and has been doing art in general for as long as she can remember, thanks to a very supportive and creatively nurturing family. As an honors graduate of the Anthropology program at Boston University (2002), her passion for the art of henna comes from a deep respect for the cultures that use henna traditionally, and she is continually furthering her research on henna traditions.

                                                                                                                                          Heather is the hostess of the Henna Gathering, the largest henna conference in the United States. She teaches workshops for colleges, schools, after school programs, libraries, and adult education programs, as well as offering private lessons. Her henna work has been featured at such respected galleries as the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, the Hygeinic Art Gallery, the Traina Center for the Arts, and was featured in world reknown henna artist Riffat Bahar's exhibit of henna and mehndi art at the Slough Museum in the United Kingdom. Heather's artwork has won competitions open to all henna artists worldwide.

                                                                                                                                          Her instructional videos* have been an inspiration and important source of information for innumerable henna artists in training. Her books of henna patterns in all styles, many designed specifically for henna beginners,have been published electronically, and she is also very generous with free henna patterns for all who visit her website. Wanting to provide others with access to the same high quality henna supplies of the calibur she uses herself, she has opened an online henna / mehndi supply store, Artistic Adornment. Heather also runs an artist agency for henna artists throughout the US, all of whom she is glad to have met personally.

                                                                                                                                          Heather is extremely grateful for how the art of henna has taken her to so many interesting places and helped her meet so many wonderful people. She looks forward to continuing on this journey and meeting many more lovely folks.



                                                                                                                                          Christine Lajewski

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                                                                                                                                          Christine Lajewski has an M. Ed in special education and has worked for thirty years counseling and teaching adolescents with emotional and behavior problems. She has practiced Zen Buddhism for 24 years and is a Dharma teacher in training at the Providence Zen Center. She studied shamanism under Ann Drake (a psychotherapist, teacher, shaman and author of Healing the Soul.) She was initiated into the Unani lineage of Indonesia. In addition to readings, she is able to do shamanic healing, counseling and soul retrieval work.


                                                                                                                                          Edward Langan

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                                                                                                                                          Edward J. Langan is the author of Creating with the Law of Attraction, 10 Principles that will change your life and The Complete Guitar Course and is also the Writer/Host/Producer of the award-winning cable TV show Photoflash that aired in 17 local communities in Massachusetts from 1995-2000. His background is high-end retail sales.

                                                                                                                                          Ed is also a professional musician, an award-winning freelance photographer, and an artist. He has also written and taught seminars and workshops on music, art, photography, and business. Ed has been on a spiritual quest for over 25 years studying everything from Native American religions and Zen Buddhism to New Age/metaphysical studies and theoretical quantum physics; to find the answers to the questions "Why are we here?" "Is this all there is?" and "How do we get what we want?"


                                                                                                                                          Some of the things he studied and continues to study on his quest for knowledge along the path of growth and enlightenment are:
                                                                                                                                          • Silva Mind Control ®
                                                                                                                                          • Super Learning Music
                                                                                                                                          • Different Meditation Practices
                                                                                                                                          • The Avatar® Material
                                                                                                                                          • A Course In Miracles
                                                                                                                                          • The Science Of Deliberate Creating and The Art Of Allowing from Abraham-Hicks
                                                                                                                                          • Native American Religion
                                                                                                                                          • Self-Hypnosis and The Turning Point Seminar
                                                                                                                                          • Research On Near Death Experiences
                                                                                                                                          • Courses and seminars on the following subjects:
                                                                                                                                          • Art, Music, Photography, Design, Sales, Business, Real Estate, and Marketing.
                                                                                                                                          "My journey began when I started asking myself questions about my life and the way I was living it. The journey has led me to share with you what I have learned, what has worked for me, and what has helped me answer those questions. I know a lot of you seek answers to those same questions I had (and still have), and now, all that asking has led you to this website."

                                                                                                                                          Heather Holloway

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                                                                                                                                          Growing up in rural Massachusetts, there weren’t many people around, but there were lots of trees, plants and animals.  I spent as much time as I could outside exploring, riding, and talking to our pony and showing her the world as I saw it . . .  and she would talk to me too.  This is how it all started!

                                                                                                                                          Fast forward to ten years ago when I started to think I wanted to be more involved with horses as a business, so I indulged my passion and got my horseback riding instructor’s license and studied Natural horsemanship which focuses on the relationship between the horse and the human.  Through this experience, my interest in the relationship between people and their animals grew tremendously and my intuitive skills grew incredibly!  Now intuition comes easily to me; the big revelation is that we ALL have this ability to some degree but most people filter it out and ignore the information they receive.  As a result I almost always give pet owners fun homework to sharpen their skills so animals and people can enjoy each other more.

                                                                                                                                          I work with dogs, cats, horses, birds, and all sorts of pets who tell me what’s on their minds through symbols, feelings, ideas and pictures.  They are funny, clever, proud, and they always tell the truth…as they see it.  Come take a session and gain new insights into the secret life of your pet!

                                                                                                                                          J. Cornelia DeVeau

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                                                                                                                                          Cornelia was raised in Canton, MA and is now a resident of Norton, MA.  Cornelia has been a Vegan for 26 years and an advocate for the rights of non human animals for as long as she can remember loving those with fur, fin or feather.  Having always heard the voice of the plants around her, she says was finally prepared and willing to pay attention around 2005. Having studied Herbalism, Aromatherapy and Flower essence under the mentorship of Herbalist and Elder Diane Nuckle in Sturbridge, MA., she has completed her Herbal Apprenticeship and Intermediate Classes.  Cornelia has also had the pleasure of learning from Herbalists Mary Blue of Providence, RI; Tony Lemos of  Ashfield, MA and numerous others through the International Herb Symposium and the CT Herb Fest.

                                                                                                                                          The study of Herbalism is ongoing and ever changing with the knowledge of newly discovered herbs and scientific research. As in every aspect of life, Cornelia's knowledge of herbs is continually expanding.  Cornelia puts her knowledge to use with growing, harvesting, cooking and teaching about the health benefits of the plants around us.  Her main goal for every individual she has herbal contact with is to Empower each of them to heal themselves with what the Earth has given us, without always relying on expensive and often "in the box" thinking of established healing protocols.

                                                                                                                                          Jessica Albernaz, M.S., C.A.C. 

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                                                                                                                                          Jessica is a certified Ayurvedic Consultant practicing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.  A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, she studied under numerous gifted teachers including Dr. Sunil Joshi, Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Partap Chauhan, and Dr. David Frawley.  In addition, she completed further training in India, studying Vedic philosophy and psychology under Dr. Satya Narayana Dasa, director of the Jiva Institute.  A former aerospace engineer, Jessica worked for 10 years on a variety of projects in industry prior to discovering Ayurveda.  Growing out of her love for yoga, in Ayurveda she has found the path to Holistic wellness she had been seeking.  Jessica is delighted to now apply her analytical skills to help others achieve natural, balanced health in Mind, Body, and Spirit.


                                                                                                                                          Mary L. Fontes, RN, BSN, MHA

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                                                                                                                                          Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master Degrees in Health Care and Business, as well as being a Master Gardener.  She is also a certified Master/Teacher in Usui Reiki and readily uses this skill as a healing practice in Spiritual Garden Design.

                                                                                                                                          Prior to establishing her company, A Spiritual Garden, Mary's focus has always been on how the body and the spirit interact for a healthier lifestyle.

                                                                                                                                          With extensive training in landscaping and gardening, Mary has blended her love of Mother Earth and what She provides in beauty, color and foliage with its healing affect on our bodies, mind and spirit.  She is asked to speak to many garden clubs, business organizations and spiritually directed groups to bring clarity on reducing stress, promote healing and generating spiritual introspection through Spiritual Space Design.

                                                                                                                                          Neylan

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                                                                                                                                          Neylan is well know for her unique blend of Tribal Belly Dance, Raks Sharki, and World Dance Stylizations.  Neylan began her arts and dance training at the University of Nebraska Lincoln where she holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts.  Upon re-locating back to New England in 2000, she started formal Middle Eastern Dance training at Perishable Theater in Providence, RI.  Neylan effortlessly fuses her performances into a rich tapestry of movement that will captivate and inspire.  She is one of Providence’s leading instructors and artistic troupe directors. For more information go to www.worldofneylan.com

                                                                                                                                          Renée Dinsmore

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                                                                                                                                          Renée Dinsmore, a/k/a Ravanna, has been a high priestess and teacher for more than 20 years.  Renée has studied under seven traditions and is a third degree Wiccan, a magnified healer, and a second degree Reiki practitioner.    Deeply involved in the community, she has run covens and more informal spiritual groups in Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts, taught many classes, and done charity work.  Renée's areas of expertise include magick of all kinds, healing, energy work, herbalism, tarot, numerology, astrology, ritual and spellcraft, psychic development, and meditation.  Renée practices magick in her everyday life and continues to study and grow while happily passing on her accumulated knowledge to others through her classes and workshops.


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