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Rune
Wisdom
a Saturday
workshop with Starweaver
August 16, 2008, $60
at Ardantane near Jemez Springs
The runes
are a system of writing and magic that
was used in ancient and medieval times
throughout much of northern Europe.
More recently, runes have experienced a
revival as a popular method of
divination. This one-day workshop
covers the history of runes (with a
sober look at some of the myths and
controversies surrounding them), their
symbolism, and their uses for both
divination and active magic. Learn how
to use the runes to reveal the potent
energies at work in your life, and to
tap into those energies to create
change and growth.
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Introduction
to Qabalah
a Sunday
workshop with Starweaver
August 17, 2008, $60
at Ardantane near Jemez Springs
The
qabalah is a Jewish mystical tradition
that has become central to European
magical and occult practice and has
influenced modern Paganism as well.
This one-day workshop focuses on the
Tree of Life, which can be seen as a
basic blueprint for reality, relating
abstraction and manifestation, spirit
and matter, energy and structure. The
focus is on the key concepts and their
practical use in Pagan spiritual
practice, rather than details of
terminology or theology.
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The
Ways of Magic
a weekend
workshop with InaraMichelle and
Starweaver
September 13-14, 2008, $110
at Ardantane near Jemez Springs
Through
magic, we transform the reality we live
in. Magic is found in all times and
cultures, and despite differences,
there are also many common patterns,
concepts and practices. This weekend
workshop provides intensive hands-on
instruction on the theory and practice
of creating positive change by magical
means. The emphasis is on ideas and
techniques that allow you to create
your own spells or magical workings,
rather than relying on what others have
done. Topics covered include magical
symbolism, raising and directing
energy, and magic as a tool for
spiritual growth. Both planning and
execution of magical work are
considered in detail. The course covers
astrological timing as well as the use
of herbs, oils, and tools.
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Science,
Metaphysics, and Magick
a weekend
workshop with Starweaver
October 18-19, 2008, $110
at Ardantane near Jemez Springs
The
revelations of modern science often
seen more "magical" and extraordinary
than the strangest imaginings of our
prescientific predecessors. Modern
ideas like the fluidity of space and
time in Relativity theory, or the
interconnectedness of observation and
reality in Quantum Mechanics, seem to
cry out for interpretation in spiritual
or occult terms. Not all approaches to
connecting science and spirituality are
equally credible, however. In this
class, we sort though some of the
scientific concepts and look at what
they imply (and do not imply) about
metaphysics and magick. Scientific
concepts will be presented with
considerable care, but the
presentations are accessible to people
with little or no scientific
background. Creative activities, play,
and discussion are used to explore and
develop the key ideas.
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Ardantane
Samhain Ritual
Saturday,
November 1, 6:00 pm
at Ardantane near Jemez Springs
All things
have roots. All things grow from what
has come and gone before. At Samhain,
we mark the beginning of a new cycle of
darkness and light as the earth plunges
into winter. At this time, ancient
traditions hold, the veil between the
Living and the Dead, between the Seen
and the Unseen, is thin and tenuous,
and our spirits may pass between the
worlds.
Join us for this
ritual to commune with those who came
before us and to celebrate and honor
the deepest of Pagan sacred days, the
sabbat of Samhain. This ritual is open
to the public and free of charge. Dress
warmly, as we will be outside. There
will be a potluck feast following the
ritual; bring something to share.
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You may register for
Ardantane events on line at www.ardantane.org
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