Witchy in the Dark

“Hello darkness, my old friend….” Darkness is the essential partner to Light, a deep treasure cavern of mystery, dreams, and the silent birthplace of creation. Yet so many people fear the dark. We can move from these atavistic fears of “things that go bump in the night” and make friends with the darkness, enriching our spiritual journeys as we cast open the doors to the other half of the universe! We can be not only Warriors of the Light, but Creatures of the Night. Why and how: join the discussion.

Amber K and Azrael Arynn K are priestesses of the Wiccan faith, as well as authors and teachers. They have more than 75 years of combined experience as clergy. They are fascinated by the technology of the sacred—how magick works—and how to share this in ritual design and through their teaching. Amber was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago in 1978, and is co-founder of the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca. She served three terms as National First Officer of Covenant of the Goddess, the largest federation of Witches’ covens and solitary Witches. Azrael Arynn K is a celebrated author, teacher, ritualist, and leader within the Pagan community. She has degrees in criminal justice, law, and architecture. They were handfasted in 1994, were married a few years later, and live and work together at Ardantane Pagan school and retreat center in northern New Mexico. Currently Amber is Executive Director and Dean of the School of Pagan Leadership, while Azrael is Dean of the School of Sacred Living and Director of Facilities. See ardantane.org. Amber K is the author of True Magick: A Beginner’s Guide, and Stone Witchery and Divination, among others. Azrael designs, co-authors, and edits books with Amber, including the award-winning books RitualCraft: Creating Rites for Transformation and Celebration; and Pinups Portraits and Posters: The Life and Art of Bill Randall (Amber’s dad). See their other titles at magickwithamberk.com.