“O” aka Orien Laplante, Ritual Artist has been a member of the ritual staff for Fires of Venus since its inception and at “it” for way longer than he cares to remember. Having the divine purpose of being a safe keeper of brilliant light and still darkness, he guides people to achieve their best possible life by transforming their dreams and desires into realities. Living in service to sacred Fire is what brings a regular rhythm to O’s life. He is most often paired with his beautiful wife Christine leading rituals, sexperience workshops, and transformative spiritual events. Carving the statue of Venus that we all make sacred by our offerings has changed his life in more ways than he can Give Thanks for.

Christine Laplante, MHC is Priestess, Mother, Wife, Partner and Lover. She is musician, writer, poetess, and erotic consultant; counselor, therapist, advisor and coach; and has been teaching sexuality professionally for over 16 years. Christine’s passion is to speak about Sexual Integration with varying audience types and sizes. Along with her partner Orien, Christine embraces the transformative powers of Fire in both the physical and spiritual forms in both her daily life and as Vice Keeper of the Fire at Fires of Venus. Christine has been teaching magic, interpersonal relationship skills and group dynamics with Orien for over a decade.