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 […]
Egypt is always a popular subject. Many pagans enjoy working with and even identify with some of the Egyptian deities. There is even a practice known as Egyptian Wicca. There is, however, a huge problem. This is a case of East meets West, and the transition is not always compatible. Learn about Ancient Egyptian Religion […]
Join us for a sacred and transformative online Samhain ritual, a time to honor the veil between the worlds and celebrate the rich tapestry of life and death. As we gather virtually, we’ll embrace this enchanting festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, traditionally celebrated on the night […]
Join us for a deep dive into the world of Manannan mac Lir, the Celtic Lord of the Sea! We will explore the stories, his magical possessions and abilities, and how to connect with Manannan in your own practice. *This session was cancelled in September and has been rescheduled for November 1st. Lora Jackson Legare […]
Saturday, November 2nd, 6:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free. 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.
For over two thousand years, we have locked, unlocked, locked in, and locked out all manner of things, people, and animals. We do it with keys, sacred to Hekate and Janus among others. Learn how to use ancient and modern keys in spellcasting and ritual. Amber K, a priestess of Hekate (and avid key collector) […]
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 […]
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 from November 12 through December […]
Hekate is the Queen of Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld, Goddess of Magick, Keeper of the Keys, Torch-bearer, Guide, Protector, and Savior. She is celebrated every November at the festival of Hekate Trivia, Goddess of the Crossroads. We will be gathering for a weekend retreat honoring Her at Ardantane, and you are invited. The retreat […]
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. We've explored the new growth of Spring, the fullness of the energy of Summer, and the bounty and reflection […]
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 […]
Check back for more 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 […]
