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 […]
Goddesses,Wives, Whores and Slaves takes us back to ancient Greece. Here we will discover not only the evolution of Greek mythology from early origins, but also how cultural changes effected their stories. Goddesses changed in how they were represented and perceived, as women's role in ancient Greek culture changed. We will travel a landscape that […]
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; […]
Join Rowan and Lora for a discussion of The Broom Closet. To kick things off, Rowan will share a fun quiz to help you determine if you are in or out of the Broom Closet, and discuss where you want to be on the delicate issue of how, or if, to be a public witch. […]
Check back for more details on this session. My Craft name is Kalisha Kfp, though many of you also know me as Karen P. I have been a practicing witch since 1972 and I enjoy a 3rd degree or High Priestess status in several traditions including Gardnerian. My interests include Egyptology, Speleology, Archaeology/Anthropology, Ancient religions […]
