Some of us can stay in one home for years and slowly build a deep relationship with the natural environment where we live. Some of us have to pull up stakes and relocate from time to time. In either case we can consciously choose to learn about the local plants, animals, weather, watershed, land forms […]
Discover the wisdom and power of Lugh, the brilliant Celtic god of skill, craftsmanship, kingship, and inspiration. In this online class, we'll explore Lugh's myths, symbols, and sacred festivals, including his connection to Lughnasadh. Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist and […]
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! Amber K is a priestess of the Wiccan faith, as well […]
Join us as we celebrate Lughnasadh, the first harvest and a time of gratitude, skill, and abundance. Together we will honor the turning of the Wheel toward autumn, give thanks for the fruits of our labor, and reflect on the achievements we sowed earlier in the year. Through symbolic offerings, community connection, and shared intention, […]
Join Lora Jackson Legare for a discussion of the uses of color, herbs, elements, stones, directions, moon phases, planets, and more and how to build a magical correspondence table for creating effective ritual and spellwork. Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, professor of anthropology, artist […]
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 3:00 PM—but you can […]
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 […]
We all have an idea what air, fire, water and earth are. Those of us active in pagan practices might call them into sacred space or call upon their qualities in our personal or ritual work. Recently, Polaris attended a multi-week class at Ardantane called Spiritual Alchemy. As a result of a teaching during that […]
Explore the mysteries of Epona, the beloved Celtic goddess of horses, fertility, sovereignty, and safe journeys. Revered throughout the Celtic world and later embraced by the Romans, Epona embodies freedom, protection, and the sacred bond between humans and animals. In this online class, we'll delve into her mythology, symbolism, and historical worship while discovering ways […]
Explore the many names and faces of the divine feminine throughout the sweep of history and many cultures. Who is she? How did the knowing of her arise in the minds of humanity? How can we discover her within ourselves, and bring her light, love, and power back to the world? Find many of her […]