Ardantane

Coyote Tales
2024-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Online, NM, 87025, United States
A coyote is the American “song dog” who has spread all over the United States and beyond; but Coyote, or Old Man Coyote, is a teacher, trickster, and culture hero of the American Southwest. Several Native American tribes tell his stories, depicting Coyote as wise, curious, bawdy, adventurous, reckless, and sometimes devious. Amber is not Native American, and cannot provide any special tribal understanding of this enigmatic figure. She can only share some of the stories and her individual perspective, from having studied and worked with Coyote for several years. But she believes he has a lot to teach to anyone of any culture, if we are ready to listen.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, January 11th.

Pagans in the Workplace
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
Have you ever wondered what rights you have as a pagan employee? This session will focus on your legal rights, discriminatory practices you might encounter on the job, and how to address them. We will also explore how to help your workplace become a more inclusive place for people of all beliefs.
Tara Kiene (she/her) is an active Ardantane student and teacher. In her mundane life, she is the President and CEO of a nonprofit serving people with disabilities. With a staff averaging 100 employees, she supports the identities of people from all walks of life, balancing empathy and inclusion with the realities of employment law. Outside of work, she’s a member of the Colorado Crow Women coven when she isn’t strumming her ukulele, writing silly novels, or playing with her pet rabbits.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, January 18th.

Sheela Na Gigs of Ireland
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:00
What are Sheela Na Gigs, when and where were they placed? Were they obscene or were they goddesses? Let’s examine the history of these fascinating figures, astronomical symbolism, their cultural and archaeological significance, and where they are now.
Larissa Gibbs has been a practicing neo-pagan since she was a teenager. She did a self dedication at the age of 16 and has never looked back. Over the years, Larissa has practiced as a solitary pagan, as well as worked with two covens, and with her family coven. She was the coordinator for the children’s realm of the Las Cruces Pagan Pride Day event for maybe five years. In 2011, she became one of the founding members of Desert Spirit CUUPS at the Las Cruces New Mexico Unitarian Universalist Church where she continues to serve as ritual coordinator. She is also a longstanding member and contributor to the Las Cruces-based, women’s spirituality group, Moonsisters.
Larissa has a BS in biology, worked as a research biologist for 10 years and now teaches high school biology. She finds that one of the most profound truths in biology is the universal genetic code of life. Scientifically we know that all life is genetically related, spiritually we can feel at one with all life on Earth. Larissa also looks to history and archaeology to understand past and present human belief systems. Marija Gimbutas’ work with neolithic and Mesolithic imagery and megalithic mounds is very informative for Larissa as well. Larissa feels that science informs our world view and paganism gives us a way to contextualize our place in the world.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, January 25th.

Imbolc Friday Fireside Ritual
2024-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Ardantane team for an online observance of Imbolc (or Candlemas), the celebration of the Celtic Goddess Brighid and the cross-quarter between the winter solstice and spring equinox. Help us celebrate the return of the growing season and the hope of surviving another winter. This is also a time when many pagans and Wiccans dedicate–to themselves, to their spiritual path, to each other.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT. If you would like an in-person event at the Ardantane campus, we are holding an Imbolc celebration on Saturday, February 3rd. Information for that event HERE.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 1st.

Fear and Courage in Pagan Spirituality
2024-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
All of us have fears. Every one of us. As people who are growing spiritually, we need to face those fears, understand them, and transform them… using all the skills and magickal techniques we can muster. This is part of Shadow work. Join Amber for a deep dive into our fears and our courage, exploring how we can gather allies and bravely change our fears into energy and compassion.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 8th.

The Roots of Celtic Neopaganism: How The Irish Saved Civilization
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
Why do so many Neo Pagans consider themselves Celtic Pagans? Join us for an evening where we explore topics that help us understand the influence of the Celts on Paganism today. We will look at topics like the ancient Irish Celts, Patrick and the coming of Christianity, and Irish Celtic stories.
Larissa Gibbs has been a practicing neo-pagan since she was a teenager. She did a self dedication at the age of 16 and has never looked back. Over the years, Larissa has practiced as a solitary pagan, as well as worked with two covens, and with her family coven. She was the coordinator for the children’s realm of the Las Cruces Pagan Pride Day event for maybe five years. In 2011, she became one of the founding members of Desert Spirit CUUPS at the Las Cruces New Mexico Unitarian Universalist Church where she continues to serve as ritual coordinator. She is also a longstanding member and contributor to the Las Cruces-based, women’s spirituality group, Moonsisters.
Larissa has a BS in biology, worked as a research biologist for 10 years and now teaches high school biology. She finds that one of the most profound truths in biology is the universal genetic code of life. Scientifically we know that all life is genetically related, spiritually we can feel at one with all life on Earth. Larissa also looks to history and archaeology to understand past and present human belief systems. Marija Gimbutas’ work with neolithic and Mesolithic imagery and megalithic mounds is very informative for Larissa as well. Larissa feels that science informs our world view and paganism gives us a way to contextualize our place in the world.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 15th.

McMartin Preschool Case
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
The McMartin Preschool Case took place at the height of the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s and was the most expensive trial ever conducted by the State of California. Outlandish claims of Satanic rituals, child sacrifice and secret tunnels not only drove McMartin’s preschool out of business, it sent several innocent people to prison and traumatized more than one of the children involved. Join Rowan for an overview of this modern day witch hunt, its root causes and tragic outcome.
Rowan has been active in the pagan community of northern New Mexico for over 35 years. She is a third degree initiate of the Ladywoods tradition and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Magick and Witchcraft at Ardantane. In her mundane life, she holds a BS in education from UT El Paso, and an MBA from UNM. She has taught at festivals in New Mexico and Colorado and nationally, but enjoys teaching at Ardantane the most.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 22nd.

The Winds of Spring
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
Following a spiritual path based upon nature involves living with the seasons. Each has its own energy flows, and when we pay attention to them, we can work with the prevailing energy rather than against it. This is the first in a series of four seasonal energy Fireside Chats and will focus on the natural flows of Spring.
Polaris is a third degree Wiccan Priestess in the Ladywoods Tradition and a Magister in the Order of Paladins. She has been drawn to the natural cycles of the world from a young age and a practicing Pagan since the early 1990s. As a business consultant in the mundane world, she integrates the natural cyclical energies into her work with clients, helping them utilize the prevailing energies and work with those flows rather than struggling against them.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 29th.

Solar Eclipse
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00
The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be the last time a total eclipse occurs in the continental United States for 20 years. Make the most of your viewing by learning the astronomy, the magick, and the lore of the solar eclipse.
KareIsis is an initiate of the Ladywood Tradition who lives in a mountain cabin in Pine, Colorado. She is a devotee of FCBD belly dance and Baba Yaga.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, March 7th.

Ostara Spring Equinox Online Ritual
2024-03-15 19:00 - 21:00
Blessings of the Vernal Equinox!
Join us in Celebration!
The Vernal Equinox, Spring Equinox or Ostara as it is more frequently called in modern times, is one of the Sabbats on the Pagan Wheel of the Year as we celebrate it in these times. Its name – Equinox – enlightens us immediately as to the wisdom we may find in its observance. Equinox, equal, implying balance. In our ritual celebration, we will honor that traditional essence. As well, the descriptor, vernal explains: this is the point on the Wheel where birth and beginnings of all kinds are evident. Creation, creativity, newness, these we expect and seek in the Spring. Our ritual will open us to these urges.
The Earth Mother is the core of the Wheel, the spindle upon which it turns. Our ritual will call upon Her and Her sky companion, Venus. Venus in Her reign as planetary goddess of love and Greco/Roman, Venus/Aphrodite goddess of love. We will discover the boon She offers at the time of these new beginnings and how we might invite Her support in our endeavors.
Balance, beginnings, living and loving!
We will celebrate Blessings of the Vernal Equinox!
Moonbeam Mage caught a glimpse of the path that might be some twenty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago she heard herself asserting that she was on that path, and has solidly placed one foot after the other upon it since. In 2010 she found Ardantane and began her pursuit of all that formal training in the Craft could offer. In 2014, she received the Ardantane Level Three, Master of Magick and Witchcraft Certificate. She is also a third degree initiate of the Ladywood tradition of the Craft.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, March 14th.

Isis and Osiris
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:00
The story of Isis and Osiris is an ancient myth about love conquering all, about jealousy and betrayal, about civilization and order in opposition to chaos. However, the central theme in this story is about not only the death and resurrection of a God, but also about the Divine Feminine who resurrects him, and the Divine Mother giving birth to Horus, the Divine Child. Long before Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, they are the archetype of the Holy Family.
Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist and writer. She has led numerous public rituals in southern New Mexico and conducted workshops and classes on developing connections with Celtic Goddesses and Gods, stone magick, and magickal correspondences, and led many guided meditations.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, March 21st.

Clean House the Fun and Magickal Way
2024-03-29 19:00 - 21:00
Anyone out there hate housecleaning? Me too, which is why I have to find ways to make it enjoyable and even tie it into my spiritual practice. Love housecleaning? Come share your secrets in this wide-ranging discussion.Feel “meh” about the whole thing? Well, why waste time on “meh” when you can transform this stuff into something pleasurable and worthwhile? Unless we can hire a maid or housecleaner, we’re all stuck with it; so, like Mickey the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, let’s get magickal! (Okay, NOT like Mickey; that was a disaster.)
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, March 28th.

Artificial Intelligence and Paganism
2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:00
The talk will be basically two parts. First, understanding what generative AI is and how it works. This can be a complicated process of using labeled data to train the generative AI bot.

Second, what is the impact of generative AI on our society and Paganism, in particular. There will be major impacts, but these are not yet known.

Pagans range from Technopagans, who love all new technologies, to Pastoral Pagans, who long to return to a simple less technical rural life style.

Most of us are in between these two extremes. We drive cars and use the web, but do not worship technology.

Merlyn is retired, widowed and living in Albuquerque. He is a third degree initiate in OLW and Ladywood Tradition. Meryl retired from LANL where he worked for 9 years and as a contractor for 12 years. He has a Ph.D Biology and enjoys e-biking, reading ebooks and web surfing.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, April 4th.

Doreen Valiente
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Doreen Valiente was Gerald Gardner’s High Priestess, and the author of The Charge of the Goddess, along with many moving pieces of Pagan poetry and ritual. She hasn’t received the attention of her more famous colaborator, and she should. Learn why and how she became attracted to the practice of witchcraft and what her contributions have been with Rowan, an avid student of modern Wiccan history.
Rowan has been active in the pagan community of northern New Mexico for over 35 years. She is a third degree initiate of the Ladywoods tradition and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Magick and Witchcraft at Ardantane. In her mundane life, she holds a BS in education from UT El Paso, and an MBA from UNM. She has taught at festivals in New Mexico and Colorado and nationally, but enjoys teaching at Ardantane the most.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. . Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, April 11th.

Becoming Wise: An Exploration
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00
Wisdom, Love, and Power are three great attributes of the Goddess that we hope to emulate. What is wisdom, and can we do anything to become wiser people? Join us for a deep look, as well as bits of wisdom from philosophers and teachers through the ages, and activities to enhance our own wisdom. Does wisdom (in any form) come with age, or experience, or compassionate service, or…? How much of the wisdom construct is mental or intellectual, and how much is emotional or spiritual? Your hostesses in this journey are Amber K and Azrael Arynn K.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
Azrael Arynn K is a third-degree Wiccan Priestess and High Priest of the Coven of Our Lady of the Woods, and has also held offices in the Covenant of the Goddess. She is both Facilities Director and Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane Pagan Learning Center. She co-authors books on the Craft with Amber K, and travels and teaches widely throughout the United States.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, April 18th.

The Fiery Energy of Summer
2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:00
Following a spiritual path based upon nature involves living with the seasons. Each has its own energy flows, and when we pay attention to them, we can work with the prevailing energy rather than against it. This is the second in a series of four seasonal energy Fireside Chats and will focus on the natural flows of Summer.
Polaris is a third degree Wiccan Priestess in the Ladywoods Tradition and a Magister in the Order of Paladins. She has been drawn to the natural cycles of the world from a young age and a practicing Pagan since the early 1990s. As a business consultant in the mundane world, she integrates the natural cyclical energies into her work with clients, helping them utilize the prevailing energies and work with those flows rather than struggling against them.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, May 2nd.

Wicca 101
2024-05-07 19:00 - 21:00
An introduction to the Old Religion, the Craft of the Wise; with history, gods and goddesses, magick and ritual, spiritual practices, customs and traditions, covens and solitaries, cosmology and myths, the Wheel of the Year and more, from experienced Witches. This class will be taught over four evenings online (Tuesdays in May 2024). Students will be asked to complete assignments between classes to further their understanding and experience with the subjects covered.
This course is FREE to anyone interested in learning the basic principles of Wicca.
Bridget and Rowan have a combined total of over 70 years of experience practicing and teaching Wicca to students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Come join them to learn the basics of this unique spiritual practice.

Giving and Receiving, the Maternal Economy and Overcoming a Capitalism Centric Society: Toward the Best Outcome for All
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
Have you ever pondered the primacy of “giving-receiving?” Do you know of the “hidden maternal gift economy?” Would you be interested in a discussion which connects these concepts to “the free gifts of nature?” These will be the core concepts framing our exploration in “The Nature of Giving.” Specifically, we will explore a certain, Mother – based perspective on giving and receiving.
Moonbeam Mage invites you to join this thought provoking discussion. There is every possibility that it will stir your Pagan Self! In large part based on the research and writings of Genevieve Vaughan, this seminar will introduce us to a perspective on the nature of giving, our nature as human beings and the nature of an economy we have grown to accept.
Moonbeam Mage caught a glimpse of the path that might be some twenty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago she heard herself asserting that she was on that path, and has solidly placed one foot after the other upon it since. In 2010 she found Ardantane and began her pursuit of all that formal training in the Craft could offer. In 2014, she received the Ardantane Level Three, Master of Magick and Witchcraft Certificate. She is also a third degree initiate of the Ladywood tradition of the Craft.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, May 9th.

Wicca 101 (Session 2)
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00
This is the second session in a series that begins on May 7th.
An introduction to the Old Religion, the Craft of the Wise; with history, gods and goddesses, magick and ritual, spiritual practices, customs and traditions, covens and solitaries, cosmology and myths, the Wheel of the Year and more, from experienced Witches. This class will be taught over four evenings online (Tuesdays in May 2024). Students will be asked to complete assignments between classes to further their understanding and experience with the subjects covered.
This course is FREE to anyone interested in learning the basic principles of Wicca.
Bridget and Rowan have a combined total of over 70 years of experience practicing and teaching Wicca to students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Come join them to learn the basics of this unique spiritual practice.

Pagan Skies
2024-05-17 17:00 - 19:00
Check back for details on this session.
Kerr Cuhulain is the Grand Master and founder of a Wiccan order of Knighthood called the Order of Paladins, now based in Sechelt, British Columbia. The Order of Paladins embraces the Warrior philosophies, precepts and code of chivalry outlined in Kerr’s books. The Order of Paladins is a study group for people interested in Wiccan magick, energy work and rituals related to the Warrior path, focusing on empowerment, personal development and creative expression. The training focuses on the effective use of magickal energy and developing psychic skills. The Order of Paladins is constantly developing new rituals, and magick and studying our Warrior philosophy. Our members are spread across the globe and connect through local preceptories and on line. All members are expected to participate and contribute.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, May 16th.

Wicca 101 (Session 3)
2024-05-21 19:00 - 21:00
This is the third session in a series that begins on May 7th.
An introduction to the Old Religion, the Craft of the Wise; with history, gods and goddesses, magick and ritual, spiritual practices, customs and traditions, covens and solitaries, cosmology and myths, the Wheel of the Year and more, from experienced Witches. This class will be taught over four evenings online (Tuesdays in May 2024). Students will be asked to complete assignments between classes to further their understanding and experience with the subjects covered.
This course is FREE to anyone interested in learning the basic principles of Wicca.
Bridget and Rowan have a combined total of over 70 years of experience practicing and teaching Wicca to students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Come join them to learn the basics of this unique spiritual practice.

Sharing the Best Pagan Books You’ve Read
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:00
You must have favorites: nonfiction books on magick, ritual, or Pagan history… or fiction: occult fantasy novels, Pagan-themed murder mysteries, or the adventures of young witches and wizards! Come share your treasured discoveries with the rest of us! If you want to go the extra mile, find a NEW Pagan book, read it, and review it for this seminar! Also get tips on finding books, reading them for maximum pleasure and use, creating book clubs or one-off reading circles, and sharing them with others. Note that we will assemble a “Highly Recommended List” together, for all of us to take home.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, May 23rd.

Wicca 101 (Session 4)
2024-05-28 19:00 - 21:00
This is the fourth session in a series that begins on May 7th.
An introduction to the Old Religion, the Craft of the Wise; with history, gods and goddesses, magick and ritual, spiritual practices, customs and traditions, covens and solitaries, cosmology and myths, the Wheel of the Year and more, from experienced Witches. This class will be taught over four evenings online (Tuesdays in May 2024). Students will be asked to complete assignments between classes to further their understanding and experience with the subjects covered.
This course is FREE to anyone interested in learning the basic principles of Wicca.
Bridget and Rowan have a combined total of over 70 years of experience practicing and teaching Wicca to students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Come join them to learn the basics of this unique spiritual practice.

Little Altars Everywhere
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00
Altars have served as places of spiritual power and religious focus for centuries. Many modern pagans have multiple altars in their homes, on their land, and even in their workspaces. How do we create altars? What objects can give your altars power and significance? In this session, we will explore the history of altars, the myriad ways to create altars, and their value in your spiritual practice.
Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist and writer. She has led numerous public rituals in southern New Mexico and conducted workshops and classes on developing connections with Celtic Goddesses and Gods, stone magick, and magickal correspondences, and led many guided meditations.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, May 30th.

Finding Your Power
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:00
Three attributes of the Goddess are love, wisdom, and power. As we seek to emulate Her, each of us must ask whether we have embraced our personal power and are using it in Her service, for the good of the world. But how do we find our power? How do we nurture it? How do we express it in our daily lives and project it in the world in life-enhancing ways? How can we avoid the traps of arrogance and hubris and exert our strengths wisely, humbly, collectively, for the good of all? Join Amber and Rowan as we explore this essential and difficult subject.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.

Rowan has been active in the pagan community of northern New Mexico for over 35 years. She is a third degree initiate of the Ladywoods tradition and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Magick and Witchcraft at Ardantane. In her mundane life, she holds a BS in education from UT El Paso, and an MBA from UNM. She has taught at festivals in New Mexico and Colorado and nationally, but enjoys teaching at Ardantane the most.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 6th.

Magical Alphabets
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an introduction to Magickal Alphabets, including Egyptian heiroglyphics, gematria, runes, ogham, Theban, Enochian, Celestial, Passing the River, and many more, including ones like the Voynich Manuscript that has never been deciphered. We will discuss why we use them and how we use them.
Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist and writer. She has led numerous public rituals in southern New Mexico and conducted workshops and classes on developing connections with Celtic Goddesses and Gods, stone magick, and magickal correspondences, and led many guided meditations.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 14th.

Online Litha Ritual
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00
As the wheel of the year turns and the sun reaches its peak, we invite you to join us for a virtual gathering to celebrate Litha, the summer solstice! While we may be physically apart, our spirits unite in this digital sacred space to honor the abundance of the season and bask in the glow of the sun’s radiant energy. Gather with us as we weave together moments of reflection, ritual, and connection, honoring the vibrant energy of summer and the blessings of the natural world.
Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan Way in Chicago and served on the Council of Elders there. Her books on magick and the Craft have been widely circulated in the United States and Europe, and for 35 years she has traveled across the U.S. teaching the Craft. She has worked with Circle and the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess, and served as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess for three terms. She is a founder of Our Lady of the Woods and the Ladywood Tradition of Wicca, and currently is Executive Director of Ardantane, a Wiccan/Pagan seminary is northern New Mexico.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 20th.

The Pentagram Guide to Self-Care
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00
Most of us struggle with self-maintenance and get so busy caring for others, we tend to forget important parts of caring for ourselves. How can we do better? The amazing magickal symbol the pentagram can actually guide us to a whole new way of self-care. Azrael and Amber have addressed this model, and when they presented it at a Unitarian retreat, the folks loved it. Join us, we’ll share.
Azrael Arynn K is a Wiccan author and Dean of the School of Sacred Living at Ardantane. She has been working with the pentagram as a spiritual tool for decades, and is the creator of the Golden Pentagram model for prosperity and abundance.
This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.
Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, June 27th.

Empty Hands Magick
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00
Welcome to the intriguing realm of Empty Hands Magick, where the power of manifestation lies within the depths of your being, unaided by conventional tools or instruments. In this class, we embark on a transformative journey, exploring the ancient wisdom and contemporary applications of magickal practices that rely solely on the innate abilities of the practitioner. Empty Hands Magick challenges the notion that external tools are necessary for manifesting intentions and desires. Instead, it delves into the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, harnessing the raw energy within to shape reality according to one’s will.
Kerr Cuhulain is the Grand Master and founder of a Wiccan order of Knighthood called the Order of Paladins, now based in Sechelt, British Columbia. The Order of Paladins embraces the Warrior philosophies, precepts and code of chivalry outlined in Kerr’s books. The Order of Paladins is a study group for people interested in Wiccan magick, energy work and rituals related to the Warrior path, focusing on empowerment, personal development and creative expression. The training focuses on the effective use of magickal energy and developing psychic skills. The Order of Paladins is constantly developing new rituals, and magick and studying our Warrior philosophy. Our members are spread across the globe and connect through local preceptories and on line. All members are expected to participate and contribute.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Thursday, July 4.

Witch's Toolkit
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00
The Witch’s Toolkit online with various elders
Thursdays, July 11-18-25, and August 1, from 7-9 pm Mountain Time

Every year we offer this 4-week course in the skills and traditions of witchcraft, and every year the topics are different… whether aspects of magick, divination, ritual tools, spiritual self-care, or other juicy subjects. This year’s topics:

July 11: Words of Power in Spellwork and Life – Ancient charms and incantations, magick words and their origins, powerful words in ritual, and the language of everyday life, from self-talk to conversational connection points. With Azrael and Amber K.

July 18: Amulets and Talismans – What’s the difference between them, how do you find (or design and create) them, what does it take for them to actually work? With examples from throughout time and around the world. With Amber K.

July 25: The Charge of the Goddess, and Making Your Own – Where did the Charge come from, and how many versions are there? What are some other “charges” that have been created? Could you create a “charge” from your favorite aspect of deity, and how would you go about it? With Azrael Arynn K.

August 1: Magick with Animal Allies – How much of us is pure animal? What’s your Younger Self animal, according to Huna tradition? What’s the difference between a pet, a companion, a familiar, a totem, and an animal spirit ally? Come spend fun time with the other critters. With Amber K.

You can sign up now! The fee for the whole series is $80 for Members, and $100 for non-members.
