We live in a sacred world and so we seek to live in a sacred manner
Learn to work in harmony with Nature to craft an enchanted, magical life
Welcome! The Temple of Ara is the ongoing fulfillment of a vision and a promise. It is neither a structure nor a building. It is a tradition, a spiritual path, and a community — with an unusual name. People often…
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Dear Temple of Ara: I ‘ve recently begun to participate in the Temple’s rituals and started to do some of the exercises at home. To me, it is a great opportunity to learn and grow and to get involved in…
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The energy of life is moving! Despite the current negative state of American politics and the pervasive feelings of powerlessness, The Temple of Ara is responding with positive action – activism in accord! We’ve always been an activist tradition –…
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As an adult, I took up the sport of skiing. Watching the young children I saw barreling down the mountain without fear, I wanted be perfect out of the gate. Starting out, I was very apprehensive. It felt “funny” and…
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… in an imperfect community Joining and co-creating community is a lot like developing an intimate relationship, whether family, friend or significant other. It can be joyful to repeatedly be in the presence of those who share your values. As…
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Cherished community, We’ve been made aware of a ritual that is circulating the internet with the intention of binding the current US Executive Branch. While we certainly understand – and share – the desire to do whatever is necessary to…
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by Phyllis Curott I am an enemy of the way the things are. Combative and startling language in this season of peace, light and love, I know. But despite daily proclamation from one spiritual front or another, even “Paganism,” I…
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The Temple of Ara is an international shamanic Wiccan spiritual tradition devoted to experiencing the divinity that dwells within Nature and in ourselves. It’s a spiritual path and a community. And while most people think of community in terms of…
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The Temple of Ara is excited to announce the formation of our Outer Grove! Outer Grove is a community building program through which current Temple students will collaborate with each other on ritual crafting on certain topics. Outer Grove is…
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Dear Temple of Ara: Until a few years ago, witchcraft never had been a topic for me – I always found these things too weird, unscientific and unrealistic. Though I never brought up the issue and never was interested in it,…
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* We Are Excited To Offer Our Full Moon Ceremonies ONLINE !! * FREE FOR MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING! (You will receive separate instructions on how to access the ceremony) Can’t make it live? The ceremony will be recorded so you…
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