Ardantane

The Magic of Composting
2025-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Discover the sacred art of composting in this unique online class, where we explore the ancient wisdom and magic of transforming waste into nourishment. Learn how composting aligns with the cycles of nature, enhances your connection to the Earth, and supports sustainability in your spiritual practice. Land-loving Ardantane student Charlie Kiene will share his 30+ year journey with composting, with epic fails as well as great successes. With his tips and tricks you’ll uncover how composting can be a powerful tool for healing, renewal, and honoring the natural world. Perfect for Pagans, eco-spiritualists, and anyone looking to deepen their environmental magic.
Charlie Kiene attended the Landscape Architecture graduate program at Louisiana State University and has spent the last 20 years converting an in-town quarter acre lawn into an official wildlife sanctuary. His connection to the land has fed his environmentalism, both of which are supported in the practice of composting. Charlie has a certificate in Magick and Witchcraft from Ardantane.
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 27th.

Ostara Sabbat Ritual at Ardantane
2025-03-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
March 23, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Free

Saturday, March 22nd, 6:30-9:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
More information is forthcoming.
Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL. If you are unable to make it to our lovely campus near Jemez Springs, NM, consider joining our online ritual on March 14th. Information for that event is at https://ardantane.org/event/ostara-spring-equinox-online-ritual/.

Brooms, Besoms and Stangs
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Witches and brooms, or besoms, go together like salt and pepper. Let’s unearth the history, lore, magick, and legends of the broom and its kin: stangs, Asherah’s poles, ritual brushes, and more. We’ll look at creating your own besom using traditional techniques, and share some stories about magickal brooms along the way. Your guide is Amber K, a witch (complete with a broom she made) and priestess in the Craft, who hopes to sweep you away with her tales of the old ways.
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 20th.

Online Treasure Auction
2025-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Think you have enough magickal paraphernalia, sacred jewels, altar decor, books, bobbles, and general miscellaneous pagan “stuff”? NO!! Just as the universe is infinite, so is your capacity to collect fabulous pagan and magickal goods. Come and feed your inner magickal collector at our online treasure auction. This is a live auction, hosted by auctioneer extraordinaire Amber K. The treasures are vast and varied, and there is guaranteed to be something to tickle your fancy and tempt your pocketbook.
All proceeds go to sustain Ardantane and enable us to continue offering quality, affordable pagan education and programming, as well as develop facilities and care for our sacred land in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico.
Contact info@ardantane.org for a link to this fun event!

Ostara Spring Equinox Online Ritual
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join us for a virtual gathering to honor Ostara, the Spring Equinox, a time of balance, renewal, and the blossoming of new beginnings. This online ritual will focus on celebrating the vibrant energy of the season as we welcome the return of light and growth. Let’s celebrate the promise of Spring with joy, hope, and the magic of renewal!
Note that this is an ONLINE ritual. We will also host an in-person Ostara celebration at the Ardantane campus. Check back for details on that celebration.
My Craft name is Kalisha Kfp, though many of you also know me as Karen P. I have been a practicing witch since 1972 and I enjoy a 3rd degree or High Priestess status in several traditions including Gardnerian. My interest include Egyptology, Speleology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Ancient religions & cultures, Healing, Herbs both magical & homeopathic, Incense – history & use, Mythology as relates to theology and psychology, different types of magick, and various forms of divination. I am a ravenous bookworm!
This online 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 13th.

Volunteer Work Day March 2025
2025-03-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Contribute your energy, time, and talents to the upkeep of our beautiful campus near Jemez Springs, New Mexico. We work from 8:00 or 9:00 AM, depending on the season… starting earlier in summer, later in winter. We begin with a simple opening ceremony, and end sometime in the afternoon, usually around 4:00 PM—but you can come at any time during the day. (Some folks do special projects at other times, to fit their personal schedules, by arrangement with the Director.)
Volunteers who work a “full” day—six hours or more—receive $40 in Beaver Bucks (applicable to any Ardantane event fee). Those who work 3-4 hours receive $20 in Beaver Bucks. First-timers are awarded the Blessed Beaver patch (embroidered emblem) to wear proudly on a cap or work shirt. Everyone receives free lunch and beverages, as well as healthy exercise and camaraderie.
Bring your sun hat and work gloves (we have loaners if you need them).
Contact Azrael Arryn K at azraelak@gmail.com for directions and information. RSVP below if you like.

Guadalupe
2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Southwestern Goddess: Rowan will explain the relationship between Guadalupe and the Aztec mother Goddess, Tonantzin. Was the incident that established Guadalupe as the Goddess of the Americas a typical Marion apparition, or was it something more? Is the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City built on what was previously an undistinguished site, or was it, like many churches in Europe, built on a an ancient shrine to a native Goddess?
According to traditions, the Virgin appeared to a Nahua man named Juan Diego in December 1531 on Tepeyac Hill, north of Mexico City, where there was a shrine dedicated to the female Aztec earth deity Tonatzin. To this day, in Nahuati-speaking communities (in other communities as well), the Virgin continues to be call “Tonantzin” and her appearance is commemorated on December 12 each year.
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, March 6th.

Creating Your Sacred Home
2025-03-04 19:00 - 2025-04-01 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Does your home support you in all you want to be, do, have, and offer?
If not, why not, and what do you need to change in your home for it to support you in these?
Many other courses exist that focus on you changing yourself; in these five weeks we’ll focus on changing your most intimate surroundings: your home.
Our Question: how can you change your home to become a more sacred space?
“A sacred home gets out of the way of your connection with divinity. It makes your connection easier, even constant. It brings awareness of the divine into your daily life… Helps me be wholly me, holy me, holding me.”
Azrael has a Master’s in Architecture, and began her fascination with homes as a child, drawing houses and house plans. As a Wiccan priestess for 30 years, she brings the Sacred to all aspects of life, including homes. She still designs houses, and perhaps one day will be able to build the home of her dreams with Amber.
Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. MT beginning March 4th and culminating April 1st.
Fee for the 5-week course is $125, or $100 for Ardantane sustaining Members. Register online at www.ardantane.org no later than March 1.

What is British Traditional Witchcraft/Wicca
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The history of Witchcraft in the UK is rich, diverse, and often misunderstood. While witchcraft has been practiced in various forms throughout history, many of the myths surrounding the tradition have been perpetuated and distorted, especially in modern times. The story of Traditional Witchcraft in the UK and its offshoots is a fascinating journey of syncretism, cultural change, and the blending of indigenous folk beliefs with modern spiritual practices.
My Craft name is Kalisha Kfp, though many of you also know me as Karen P. I have been a practicing witch since 1972 and I enjoy a 3rd degree or High Priestess status in several traditions including Gardnerian. My interest include Egyptology, Speleology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Ancient religions & cultures, Healing, Herbs both magical & homeopathic, Incense – history & use, Mythology as relates to theology and psychology, different types of magick, and various forms of divination. I am a ravenous bookworm!
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 27th.

The State of the Forests on Planet Earth
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
What is a forest, officially defined, and what different kinds of forests, groves, copses, jungles, wealds, and woodlands do the three trillion trees of Earth inhabit? What is the life cycle of a forest, and how have they evolved and changed over the eons… and due to the activities of humanity? How do you nurture a relationship with a tree, and how can you support reforestation in your neighborhood and worldwide?
Amber K, long-time witch and treehugger, will guide us on this journey of exploration.
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 20th.

Ardantane Circle Meeting
2025-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Our Board meetings are all held on Zoom. Please contact info@ardantane.org for an invitation via email. The members of the Ardantane Circle (the Board, staff, faculty, students, and anyone else interested in steering Ardantane’s ship) meet every two months to make decisions about the curriculum and the campus. Come join us to help plan Ardantane’s future!

Charms and Spells
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Mother Earth has given us powerful tools to assist us in our lives & on our journey. In this class, we will explore the metaphysical properties of stones, specifically those used throughout the ages to invoke love & passion. We will also learn the magical properties and uses of various plants and herbs that call in the divine and sublime energy of love. Whether you would like to:

Be more kind and loving with yourself.
Increase the love and trust in an existing relationship
Let go of past heart aches
Open to a new love relationship
Learn to hold more compassion for others and the world

With stones, herbs and prayers, you will learn how to make a unique love blessing bag designed for your individual purpose. Come and learn the very special gifts Gaia has for us to bring more love, passion & compassion into our lives. “Absurd times call for absurd amounts of Love” – author unknown.
Monica Devi Bhakti has been working and teaching in the field of healing and energy work for over 25 years. She has worked with numerous sensitive individuals through Clairvoyant and Intuitive Readings, Counseling, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Massage, Polarity, and numerous other healing modalities.
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 13th.

Volunteer Work Day February 2025
2025-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

Sacred Circles
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The powerful energies of Stones Circles have drawn humans and sacred worshippers throughout time. Their healing and transformational energies are available to us all now on an even more expanded scale, due to increased activities in Ley Lines and the Planetary Grid. Since their appearances increased in complexity in the 1990s, Crop Circles have been imparting new and ancient Sacred Geometry and coded messages. Shrouded in mystery, these “Sacred Circles” of both stone and grain often appear in similar areas. Have you ever wondered why? What they have to tell us can propel our evolution.
Monica Devi Bhakti is an Empath, Intuitive Energy Reader, Soul Coach, Psychic Therapist, Somatic Healer and Transformational Retreat Leader. She has traveled to many of the great Stones Circles in England and Ireland and led others on retreats and in ceremonies to experience their incredible power.
Steve Wilson, MA, LP, LPC is a Psychologist in Durango, CO specializing in Trauma, Anxiety, and Psychedelic Integration. With a BA in Religion and Philosophy, Steve has practiced Zen, Tantric Buddhism, and Shamanism for decades. Since Crop Circles started increasing in complexity in the 90’s, he has studied their sacred geometry, and their influence in the evolution of humanity and planetary healing.
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 6th.

History of Witchcraft
2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Is the modern religion of Wicca related to ancient magickal practices? How? Were the women and men executed for Witchcraft during the burning times really practicing witchcraft? Why were they accused? Do we know what they actually did?

Answers to these questions and more in this Ardantane class.

History is far from the dull recitation of dates that many of us learned to dread in school. History is stories, some of them nearly unbelievable, all of them fascinating. Come join Rowan and Kalisha to learn about the roots of Wicca on Tuesdays in February, 2025.

Kalisha and Rowan are both dyed in the wool history buffs who are eager to share these stories with you. Come join them!

Prospective students must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $100 for non members, $80 for members.

Registration closes at 5PM Mountain Time on Monday, February 3rd.

Imbolg Sabbat Ritual at Ardantane
2025-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, February 1, 6:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
Join us as we mark the first signs of Spring and honor the Celtic goddess Brigit, lady of inspiration and poetry, healing, and smithcraft. There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage, and wear red and white if you wish. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like.
NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL. If you are unable to make it to our lovely campus near Jemez Springs, NM, consider joining our online ritual on January 31st. Information for that event is HERE.

Imbolc
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Join Polaris 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.
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.
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. Information for that event will be posted soon.
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 30th.

Styles of Allyship
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
In the current social climate, many pagans are searching for ways to act for change. Whether you’re advocating for social justice, inclusion, or equity, this session will help you identify your personal allyship style, understand its strengths and challenges, and learn actionable strategies to support marginalized communities with authenticity and impact. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their commitment to allyship and create positive change.
Tara Kiene (she/her) is an active Ardantane student, teacher. She’s a member of the Colorado Crow Women coven when she isn’t strumming her ukulele, belly dancing or playing with her pet rabbit.

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 23rd.

History of Tarot
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The history of Tarot is a fascinating and complex story that spans centuries, blending elements of mysticism, psychology, and art. The origins of Tarot cards are often shrouded in mystery and myth, with many people believing they have ancient roots, particularly in Egypt. However, the actual history of Tarot is far more grounded in European culture, and its evolution reflects a fascinating blend of art, divination, and psychology.
Kalisha Kfp got her first tarot deck in 1968 and started doing readings for friends in 1970. By 1984 she was reading at Psychic Fairs throughout Texas and Oklahoma. In 2019 she became an education mentor for the American Tarot Association and help expand their education program.

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 16th.

Mary Magdalene
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
In this transformative seminar, we will explore the profound role of Mary Magdalene as a symbol of the Divine Feminine. Through history, myth, and modern interpretations, we will uncover the hidden wisdom and sacred power that Magdalene embodies—connecting her to the archetypal feminine energy that has been suppressed and forgotten in many spiritual traditions. Join us for a deep dive into her teachings, her mystery, and her role as a spiritual leader, healer, and guide. Together, we will engage in rituals, meditations, and discussions to reclaim and honor the divine feminine within ourselves and our world.
Monica Devi Bhakti has been working and teaching in the field of healing and energy work for over 25 years. She has worked with numerous sensitive individuals through Clairvoyant and Intuitive Readings, Counseling, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Massage, Polarity, and numerous other healing modalities.

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 9th.

Your Spirit Council and the Divine Array
2025-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
A Spirit Council is a group of non-physical /spirit beings that you call upon for guidance or counsel. Yours might include: goddesses and gods, spirit guides, angels; younger, middle, and higher selves; ancestors, revered figures from history, animal allies, and plant devas; and even fictional figures from art and literature.
A Divine Array is a select group of deities you have chosen to inspire, protect, and guide you. Ideally you can learn to aspect or channel them in different challenging situations, as their specific energies and skills are needed.
These two tools were created by Amber K, who has served as a Wiccan priestess for about 45 years, and with her partner Azrael, continues to develop “the technology of the sacred.” Amber is the Executive Director of Ardantane.
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 2nd.

Winter Break--No Friday Fireside
2024-12-27, 2024-12-20 | NM
For the last two Fridays of the year, we will be taking a short winter break. Join us again starting January 3, 2025 for another 50 Friday sessions!

YULE: Saturday, December 21
2024-12-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States
Saturday, December 21, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free.
There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage, and wear red and white if you wish. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome.
Call Amber at (505) 469-7777 for directions. You may RSVP below if you like.

Volunteer Work Day December
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Ardantane Campus, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 87025, United States

Yule Traditions: An online class and meditation
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
It’s time to celebrate Yule, the Winter Solstice! As we honor the returning light, we’ll learn how Yule has been and continues to be celebrated across the pagan world. Then we’ll engage in a ritual designed to connect us with the season’s magic. We’ll explore the symbolism of the evergreen, the warmth of the hearth, and the promise of new beginnings. Help us bring back the light! All are welcome to celebrate the beauty of this transformative time.

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.

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 online 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, December 12th.

Ardantane Circle Meeting December 8
2024-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States

Your Special Place at Home
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
Dens, home offices, She Sheds, Man Caves, mini-sanctuaries… everyone needs a place where they can escape daily demands (and families or roommates) and pursue arts, crafts, and hobbies… or read quietly… or just chill and dream. Do you have such a place? What’s it like? What do you do there? Could it be even better? How could you create one, for yourself or a family member? Are there “do’s and don’ts,” or house rules? Let’s share. Discussion led by Amber K, who achieved the dream.
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, December 5th.

Take Back the Night: Pagan Skies
2024-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
The constellations that we are taught about in Western culture and which are used in Western astrology are an amalgam of Greek, Roman, Arabic, and Latin influences which were recognized by colonial powers and represent the Northern hemisphere. The constellations that came to be used in the Southern hemisphere are largely a display of the scientific achievements of European colonial powers and some wildlife they found interesting. Both entirely ignore the sky cultures of indigenous people around the world. In the late 16th and early 17th century attempts were made by several astronomers who were Christian clergy to completely erase the sky and replace it with an entirely Christian sky. This didn’t succeed partially because the various clergy involved could not agree on the elements of these skies and partially because the principal astronomers of the day were busy creating constellations in honor of their royal sponsors. Colonial powers created systems such as the Residential Schools which partnered with the church to eliminate indigenous language and culture, resulting in many sky cultures being lost, in some cases permanently.

We know that the ancestors of our Heathen brothers and sisters were great navigators yet due to this corrosive colonial activity much of their sky lore has been lost. Very little is known about Celtic skies except bits and pieces that have come down through translations of translations of verbal lore, although discovery of the Coligny calendar has given us some pieces to work with.

The World Asterisms Project is a living project which I founded in June 2021 for the Inclusivity and Diversity Committee of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as a celebration of the sky cultures of the world: It continues to grow as the process of naming the stars above is an ongoing process. It is also growing as ethnoastronomers and researchers investigate old records and interview elders and recover previously lost sky cultures. The World Asterisms Project has so far examined over 580 of the world’s cultures and recorded 15,229 asterisms and 1,633 names of the Sun, Moon, and Planets.
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, November 28th.

The Witch Trials in Abiquiu, NM
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, NM, 87025, United States
A little-studied witchcraft trial took place at Abiquiu, New Mexico, between 1756 and 1766. The witchcraft outbreak took place less than a century after the Pueblo Revolt and symbolized a resistance by the Genízaros (hispanicized Indians) of Abiquiu to forced Christianization. The response of the Church and the Spanish government stand in sharp contrast to the pattern set in Salem 150 years earlier. We will examine the unique history of this tiny New Mexico village, the nature of the accusations made and the response of the Spanish colonial governor and the Church.
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 online 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, November 21.
