The ancient and powerful goddess Hekate is a goddess of liminal places. She is Hekate Enodia, goddess of the branching paths; Hekate Trioditis, lady of the crossroads; Hekate Prodomos, guardian of the threshold. She rules choices, transitions, tipping points, borderlands, portals, gateways, and the veil between the worlds. Let's explore this deep and rich concept, […]
The Morrigan is one of the most complex goddesses of the Celtic pantheon. She is the "Great Queen” or “Phantom Queen;” the shape-shifter; commonly called a Goddess of War, Fate, and Death. But she is also Goddess of Sovereignty and Queen of the Fairies, associated with crows, ravens, cattle, and horses; and patroness of warriors, […]
From Krampus to Elf on a Shelf, Victor Gibbs will present a discussion of the various Yuletide characters who have been seen lurking behind Jolly Saint Nick. Victor Gibbs has been a devotee of Paganism since the early 1980s. He grew up in Los Alamos, spending a lot of time alone in White Rock Canyon. […]
How is relationship with your body - your partner for life? What do you enjoy about your body? What things do you find challenging? Aging is inevitable, so our future will likely bring more challenges. Tired of platitudes? Come spend quality time with your body, as we learn from our bodies and each other, and […]
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 come at any time during the day. (Some folks do special projects at other times, to fit their […]
Our Board meetings in 2023 will all be held on Zoom. Please contact amberk1@ardantane.org or call 505-469-7777 for an invitation via email. The members of the Ardantane Circle (the Board, staff, faculty, students, and anyone else interested in steering Ardantane’s boat) meet every two months to make decisions about the curriculum and the campus. Come […]
As part of our Ardantane Sabbat series, Ardantane faculty members Amber K and Azrael Arynn K will lead us on a journey through the many traditions associated with the Winter Solstice, as known as Yule. Amber K is a third degree priestess of the Wiccan faith. She was initiated at the Temple of the Pagan […]
For the last two Fridays of the year, we will be taking a short winter break. Join us again on January 5, 2024 for another 50 Friday sessions!
Saturday, December 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the Ardantane Campus. Free. There will will songs, stories, fellowship and feasting. Bring a potluck dish or beverage, and wear red and white if you wish. No charge, though freewill donations are welcome. Call Amber at (505) 469-7777 for directions. You may RSVP below if you like.
For the last two Fridays of the year, we will be taking a short winter break. Join us again on January 5, 2024 for another 50 Friday sessions!
Entering 2024 we will be looking forward to what the new year will have to offer – astrologically. Moonbeam Mage caught a glimpse of the path that might be some twenty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago she heard herself asserting that she was on that path, and has solidly placed one foot after the other […]
A coyote is the American “song dog” who has spread all over the United States and beyond; but Coyote, or Old Man Coyote, is a teacher, trickster, and culture hero of the American Southwest. Several Native American tribes tell his stories, depicting Coyote as wise, curious, bawdy, adventurous, reckless, and sometimes devious. Amber is not […]
