We all read some myths in school--usually Greek stories, about Theseus and the Minotaur or other heroes and gods from long ago. Fun, but what do these ancient tales have to do with modern people living today? What could they possibly mean to me or you? Everything, as it turns out. The old stories have […]
Saturday, June 21st, 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.You may also consider […]
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 […]
Long ago our ancestors lived in trees or caves, and had no doors. Now they’re everywhere, and surrounded by legends, magick, custom and tradition. They can lock things out, let people in, or offer tantalizing glimpses of unfamiliar cultures and worlds. Let’s look at a selection of doors around the world and glean their messages; […]
Join Rowan and Lora for a discussion of The Broom Closet. To kick things off, Rowan will share a fun quiz to help you determine if you are in or out of the Broom Closet, and discuss where you want to be on the delicate issue of how, or if, to be a public witch. […]
What do we do when our religious practices start to feel… meh? How can we keep our feet on our path for the long term, through authentic personal practice and deepening connection with deity? How do we keep our practice vital and relevant for years and decades? And how do we help those newer to […]
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 […]
Drums beating in the night, calling and responding with exotic and intricate rhythmic phrases...a rowdy group of combat veterans at the table in the corner of the club, drinking and laughing, helping each other remember the worst moments of their lives...robed and hooded figures circling around the fire, chanting and dancing, invoking unfathomable cosmic energies...a […]
Lughnassad celebrates the Celtic god Lugh of the Long Arm, God of Many Skills; it is also the first of three harvest festivals, the grain harvest. Let’s explore the lore and legends, and the many fun and delicious ways we can celebrate the day! From the traditional Tailltean Games to new ways to enjoy bread […]
Do you have a daily practice—or several—that keep you healthy, happy, and balanced? Does it include meditation, divination, music, running, or time with the family dog? What about pranayama, the Middle Pillar, or a visit to an astral temple? What about a conversation with a deity or tree spirit? Daily spiritual practices are as diverse […]