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, […]
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 […]
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; […]
What do we do when our religious practices start to feel… meh? How can we keep our feet on our path for the long term, through authentic personal practice and deepening connection with deity? How do we keep our practice vital and relevant for years and decades? And how do we help those newer to […]
Drums beating in the night, calling and responding with exotic and intricate rhythmic phrases...a rowdy group of combat veterans at the table in the corner of the club, drinking and laughing, helping each other remember the worst moments of their lives...robed and hooded figures circling around the fire, chanting and dancing, invoking unfathomable cosmic energies...a […]
A six-week course: Tuesdays, July 29; August 5, 12, 19, and 26: and Sept. 2 - from 7-9 pm Mountain Time This online series of six 2-hour ONLINE classes (Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain Time, beginning July 29) provides foundational training for current and future Pagan leaders and clergy, and a valuable review […]
Do you have a daily practice—or several—that keep you healthy, happy, and balanced? Does it include meditation, divination, music, running, or time with the family dog? What about pranayama, the Middle Pillar, or a visit to an astral temple? What about a conversation with a deity or tree spirit? Daily spiritual practices are as diverse […]
Large Group Ritual: designing great ones and getting the most out of them as a participant. Azrael, Bridget and Faellina have designed dozens of large group rituals during their combined 100+ years as priestesses, and most of them came off really well. Some were fantastic!! And a few flopped. It happens to the best of […]