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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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, […]