About Bertena
My Journey!
Exciting journeys awaits!
The Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy
Priestess, Sisterhood of the Rose
Student of Mary Magdalene
Mystic of Rebecca Campbell's Inner Temple Mystery School
300 Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, Kundalini University
Ph.D. in Parapsychology and Paranormal Studies
Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Divinity Studies
Master of Education in Social Studies
Master of Art in Sociology and Criminology
Bachelor of Art in History, Sociology
E-RYT 500 YACEP Yoga Teacher
Usui Reiki and Angel Reiki Master
My journey to creating the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy has been a lifelong path of learning, exploration, and empowerment. My fascination with ancient history, particularly the stories of powerful women like the Oracle of Delphi, has always drawn me to the wisdom of the past. These women, who were revered as keepers of divine knowledge and sacred practices, inspired me to seek and share their forgotten traditions.
As a lifelong learner and educator, I’ve had the privilege of teaching at the college level, where my passion for sharing wisdom flourished. Through my studies of spiritual practices, divination, and the sacred feminine, I have found profound strength in empowering other women to connect with their inner wisdom and reclaim their divine power.
This journey has not been without its challenges, but each step has taught me resilience and deepened my connection to the sacred arts. From studying energy healing like Reiki to exploring goddess studies and spiritualism, my path has been one of continuous transformation and self-discovery.
The academy is my way of bringing together these passions and experiences to create a space where women can rediscover the ancient wisdom that has always been within them. It is a sanctuary for learning, healing, and empowerment—a place where we honor the sacred feminine and embrace our roles as modern priestesses.
Step into a realm of empowerment and transformation at the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy.
Here, your wisdom and training await as you journey through sacred teachings, spiritual practices, and timeless traditions designed to awaken your divine feminine power you seek healing, guidance, or knowledge, our classes, services, and workshops offer a path to reconnect with your authentic self and embrace the wisdom of the Priestess within.
Begin your journey today and rediscover the sacred arts that have been waiting for you.
The Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy is a sanctuary for women to explore and embody the sacred wisdom of the divine feminine. This program offers a rich tapestry of classes, services, and workshops designed to help you reconnect with the ancient arts of the Priestess.
Through spiritual practices, historical insights, and empowering teachings, you’ll journey into the timeless traditions of women like the Oracle of Delphi, learning to reclaim your inner power and sacred wisdom. Whether through energy healing, divination, or the study of goddess traditions, our offerings are crafted to guide you in rediscovering and celebrating your authentic self.
Let the academy be your space for learning, transformation, and connection as you step into the role of the modern Priestess.
Weekly Classes: Individual Priestess Path Classes - Explore. Awaken. Embody.
You don’t have to walk the entire Priestess Path at once. Sometimes, the most powerful transformation begins with just one step.
Our individual priestess classes are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just beginning to explore your spiritual gifts or are deepening a path you’ve already walked. Each class is a sacred portal that opens new wisdom, new embodiment, and new layers of remembrance.
Year Long Classes
🌿 Level 2: Goddess Studies
Focused exploration of goddesses from different cultures, their myths, archetypes, and spiritual teachings. Learn how to invoke goddess energies, integrate divine feminine wisdom, and create devotional rituals for empowerment.
Level 3: Stepping into the Priestess Role
This level is where wisdom becomes embodiment. Step into sacred leadership, deepen your intuitive authority, and learn to hold space with confidence and integrity. Level 3 invites you to fully claim your voice, your presence, and your path as a modern Priestess.
💦 Level 4: Water Priestess Training
A path of sacred water blessings, purification rituals, and emotional healing. Learn to work with the water element, moon-charged waters, sacred springs, and water-based ceremonies to restore balance and spiritual alignment.
🌲Level 4: Forest Priestess Training:
The Journey into Earth Wisdom, Nature Magic, and Wild Feminine Power
The Forest Priestess Path is a 12-month immersive journey into the sacred feminine, designed to help you reclaim your intuitive gifts, deepen your connection with the Earth, and embody your role as a modern-day priestess.
🌹 Level 4: Priestess of the Rose
A heart-centered journey into the sacred teachings of the Rose Priestess tradition. Deepen your connection to divine love through rituals, anointing practices, Magdalene devotion, and self-healing techniques inspired by the Sisterhood of the Rose.
Level 5: Lead Women’s Circles as a Priestess
Step into your role as a Priestess and confidently lead women’s circles that are sacred, grounded, and transformational.
Disclaimer
“Except in the case of gross negligence or malpractice, I or my representative(s) agree to fully release and hold harmless Bertena Varney and Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy, Spirit Guide Communication, and a New You Self Care and it’s other DBA’s from and against all claims or liability of whatsoever kind or nature arising out of or in connection with my session(s).” Please not that my services are not a substitute for legal, medical, or therapy resources