The McMartin Preschool Case took place at the height of the Satanic Panic of the 1980's and was the most expensive trial ever conducted by the State of California. Outlandish claims of Satanic rituals, child sacrifice and secret tunnels not only drove McMartin's preschool out of business, it sent several innocent people to prison and […]
The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be the last time a total eclipse occurs in the continental United States for 20 years. Make the most of your viewing by learning the astronomy, the magick, and the lore of the solar eclipse. KareIsis is an initiate of the Ladywood Tradition who lives in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever pondered the primacy of “giving-receiving?” Do you know of the “hidden maternal gift economy?” Would you be interested in a discussion which connects these concepts to “the free gifts of nature?” These will be the core concepts framing our exploration in “The Nature of Giving.” Specifically, we will explore a certain, Mother […]
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 […]