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 […]
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. Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, […]
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 […]
Controversial scholarship in recent decades makes the case for hidden traditions of worship that have existed for thousands of millennia, sometimes dissipating, sometimes repressed, but ever-returning. Some call this The Religion With No Name, and a key component is the use of hallucinogenic organic material to prepare a sacrament that transports its devotees to see […]
The concept of shapeshifting has been present throughout human history and pre-history. The concept of edgewalking has been developed as a method for success in today’s capitalist culture, although it, too, has a long history. While this form of activism is more low-key and subtle than outright rebelling, both it and shapeshifting are valuable techniques […]
Join us in celebrating Mabon, the Autumn Equinox—a moment of balance, reflection, and gratitude. Together we will honor the second harvest, give thanks for the abundance in our lives, and acknowledge the equal dance of light and dark as we move toward the quieter months. Through grounding, shared intention, and symbolic acts of release and […]
It’s a foundation for those aspiring to work magick, but also a tool for personal development and keeping your life in balance. Clifford Bias said “The Magus, the Theurgist, the True Witch stands on a pyramid of power whose foundation is a profound knowledge of the occult…” and Doreen Valiente reminded us that that “the […]
In light of some recent developments, it might be time to revisit our periodic discussion of the whys and wherefores of being a public Witch. How? Why? To whom? What are the risks? What are the rewards? Rowan has been active in the pagan community of northern New Mexico for over 35 years. She is […]
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 […]
Robert Graves in The White Goddess called Cerridwen the British Moon Goddess, Goddess of Grain, and the Great White Sow who consumes the dead so they may be reborn. Keeper of the Cauldron, and Shapeshifter, Cerridwen is the Welsh Goddess of wisdom, transformation, initiation, change, rebirth, magick, poetry, creativity, and inspiration. Join us as we […]
From Ardantane and the Stewards of Seshat comes an online day for the book lover. We'll gather from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with breaks, of course). The day will include short workshops on topics such as writing your own book, creating your own book of shadows, caring for your personal library and much, much […]