In a time when transgender youth are increasingly targeted by executive orders, legislative care bans, and public misinformation, we gather to honor truth and sovereignty. Through a pagan lens rooted in respect for identity, sacred autonomy, and community protection, this session will explore the real impacts of current policies, the grey areas in the legal […]
The Goddess Brighid is one of the great Goddesses of the Celts and was so revered in Ireland that she has survived into the present as a Catholic saint. Solar Goddess – an association usually reserved for male deities - and the “Fire in the Head,” Brighid is a Goddess of inspiration and poetry, patroness […]
Who is She, this mysterious goddess who haunts the wilderness with her band of fleet-footed maidens? What does it mean to be a Virgin Huntress, and how is She radically different from the other gods of Olympus? Can She ever be an inspiration or role model for us civilized, interdependent, technology-obsessed moderns? Let’s find out. […]
Ever since the first paint was applied to a Paleolithic cavern wall, and the first petroglyph was scratched on to an ancient boulder, humans have sought to harness the power of magickal symbols. This four-week online class will explore the history and modern usage of symbols, with emphasis on Western cultures, but including examples from […]
Sacred Springs, sacred wells, votive offerings in lakes and rivers. We have venerated water for as long as we have been human. Join us as we explore sacred waters, and how we have honored water both past and present. Lora Jackson Legare has been a practicing Wiccan for 35 years. She is a professional archaeologist, […]
As the wheel of the year turns and the sun reaches its peak, we invite you to join us for a virtual gathering to celebrate Litha, the summer solstice! While we may be physically apart, our spirits unite in this digital sacred space to honor the abundance of the season and bask in the glow […]
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; […]