The dark moon is a time to reflect, delve into the dark of our unconscious, and observe ourselves with greater clarity. For many witches, this is a very different time than that of the new moon. This evening we will explore the time when the moon is dark but it is not yet new. Wellyssa […]
This tool illuminates the heart of magick and the qualities every Witch needs to practice: “Knowledge as a base of stone. Will to call the thing my own.Imagination helps to see. Faith to know that it will be. Silence knows what’s best to hide. Love will fill the space inside. Spirit binds them all as […]
Moonbeam Mage is inviting you: During the recent Teaching Intensive class Ardantane held online, I heard several people asking about on-line rituals for Sabbats/Moon Phases or as we feel so moved. I would like folks who are interested in discussing the whys and why-nots, the possibilities and the yeah-buts as well as their own knowledge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what rights you have as a pagan employee? This session will focus on your legal rights, discriminatory practices you might encounter on the job, and how to address them. We will also explore how to help your workplace become a more inclusive place for people of all beliefs. Tara Kiene (she/her) […]
What are Sheela Na Gigs, when and where were they placed? Were they obscene or were they goddesses? Let’s examine the history of these fascinating figures, astronomical symbolism, their cultural and archaeological significance, and where they are now. Larissa Gibbs has been a practicing neo-pagan since she was a teenager. She did a self dedication […]
