Blessings of the Vernal Equinox! Join us in Celebration! The Vernal Equinox, Spring Equinox or Ostara as it is more frequently called in modern times, is one of the Sabbats on the Pagan Wheel of the Year as we celebrate it in these times. Its name – Equinox – enlightens us immediately as to the […]
The story of Isis and Osiris is an ancient myth about love conquering all, about jealousy and betrayal, about civilization and order in opposition to chaos. However, the central theme in this story is about not only the death and resurrection of a God, but also about the Divine Feminine who resurrects him, and the […]
Saturday, March 23rd, 6:30-9:00 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free. More information is forthcoming. Contact info@ardantane.org for directions or more information. You may RSVP below if you like. NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON RITUAL. If you are unable to make it to our lovely campus near Jemez Springs, NM, consider joining our online ritual […]
Anyone out there hate housecleaning? Me too, which is why I have to find ways to make it enjoyable and even tie it into my spiritual practice. Love housecleaning? Come share your secrets in this wide-ranging discussion.Feel “meh” about the whole thing? Well, why waste time on “meh” when you can transform this stuff into […]
The talk will be basically two parts. First, understanding what generative AI is and how it works. This can be a complicated process of using labeled data to train the generative AI bot. Second, what is the impact of generative AI on our society and Paganism, in particular. There will be major impacts, but these are not […]
Doreen Valiente was Gerald Gardner's High Priestess, and the author of The Charge of the Goddess, along with many moving pieces of Pagan poetry and ritual. She hasn't received the attention of her more famous colaborator, and she should. Learn why and how she became attracted to the practice of witchcraft and what her contributions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wisdom, Love, and Power are three great attributes of the Goddess that we hope to emulate. What is wisdom, and can we do anything to become wiser people? Join us for a deep look, as well as bits of wisdom from philosophers and teachers through the ages, and activities to enhance our own wisdom. Does […]
Beltane or Bealtaine is the Celtic May Day festival celebrated by modern pagans as one of our main Sabbats. Falling at a point midway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, Beltane festivities often focus on fire, fertility, and community. We will spend the evening with a quick overview of Beltane traditions and then […]
Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a Beltane Sabbat ritual on the campus this year. Please join our online ritual on April 26th in lieu of an in-person celebration.
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. This is the second in a series of four seasonal energy Fireside Chats and will focus on the natural […]
