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Showing posts with label Coven. Show all posts

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Alex Sanders. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, May 22, 2023

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult

Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult
Aradia. The Gospel of the Witches. Charles G. Leland. Wicca. Witchcraft. Occult

Charles G. Leland compiled the folklore contained in "Aradia: Gospel of the Witches" in the late 19th Century. Much of it focuses on tales and Mythology pertaining to the Goddess Diana. The book has been very influential on the practice modern occultism.


“Diana greatly loved her brother Lucifer, the god of the Sun and of the Moon, the god of Light, who was so proud of his beauty, and who for his pride was driven from Paradise. . . . She spun the lives of all men; all things were spun from the wheel of Diana. Lucifer turned the wheel.” Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches, presented here with extensive commentary and elucidation by folklorist Charles G. Leland, is one of the most important documents extant on the subject of European witchcraft, and has been immensely influential on the practice of modern occultism. Aradia is a fascinating document of authentic Italian Witchcraft as practiced in the 19th century.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 
Raymond Buckland 
(1934 - 2017) 
Author and Occultist 
High Priest 
in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition 
Founder of Seax-Wica 
Author of 
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft 
(Book informally known as “Big Blue”) 
Founder of the 
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins


Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft


For more info, please visit:

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Alex Sanders
Orrell Alexander Carter
(1926 - 1988)
"King of the Witches"
Occultist and High Priest
Co-Founder of the
Alexandrian Wicca 
tradition of Witchcraft
Ex-husband of Maxine Sanders

by Travis Simpkins


Alex Sanders and Doreen Valiente


For more info, please visit:

witchcraftandwitches.com/alex-sanders


Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
Alex Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Occult. Magick. Maxine Sanders. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, October 24, 2022

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft
The Grimoire of Lady Sheba. Book of Shadows. Wicca. Witchcraft

The Grimoire of Lady Sheba and the Book of Shadows it contains were controversial upon printing as it was the first published version of the Gardnerian Wiccan rituals.



Lady Sheba inherited her practice of witchcraft from more than four generations of Witches. Recognizing a profound need for a new understanding of the forces of nature, she elected to publish her grimoire, a personal magickal workbook copied by hand from the time of her initiation.

―The Power: Description of the rules and requirements for
correct, effective use of Witchcraft
―The Tools: How to make, consecrate and use magickal
instruments
―The Language: Includes diagrams of the lost Theban script and
Runic alphabet
―The Rituals: Complete instructions for performing rituals for
every purpose
―The Recipes: The famous secret herbal lore of the Craft, including ointments, teas, incense,
perfumes and oils
―The Dances: Traditional square dances as well as magickal "Witches' rounds"
―The Book of Shadows: The Holy Book of Witchcraft
―The Eightfold Path: Describes the steps to magickal attainment.

First published in 1974, this ground-breaking volume includes essential information for practicing Wiccans. Llewellyn is proud to present this hardcover edition to celebrate our company's one hundred year anniversary.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland

Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland
Scottish Witchcraft. The History and Magick of the Picts. Raymond Buckland

I'm enjoying "Scottish Witchcraft: The History and Magick of the Picts" by Raymond Buckland. It is an interesting and informative look at the solitary practices of the PectiWita tradition. 



From the ancient misty Highlands of Scotland to modern-day America come the secrets of solitary Witchcraft practice. The author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft introduces "PectiWita," or the craft of the Picts. Learn the history of these mysterious early Keltic people, their origins, beliefs, and celebrations. This book also explores the magic, sacred tools, herbal lore, song and dance, and recipes of the Scottish PectiWita tradition.


Raymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years.

He was the author of more than sixty books, including such best-selling titles as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Gypsy Dream Dictionary, Practical Candleburning Rituals, and Witchcraft from the Inside. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos.


Ray came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes.

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult

Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult
Drawing Down the Moon. Margot Adler. Wicca. Witchcraft. Paganism. Occult

Originally published in the 1970s, "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler has become a classic on neo-paganism and witchcraft.



The essential text and classic study of Neo-Paganism

Since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction.

In this edition, featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.

Friday, August 5, 2022

The Magick of Candle Burning. Gerina Dunwich. Occult. Divination. Wicca

The Magick of Candle Burning. Gerina Dunwich. Occult. Divination. Wicca
The Magick of Candle Burning. Gerina Dunwich. Occult. Divination. Wicca

Most of us, whether we realize it or not, utilize candles in a ritualistic sense for creating atmosphere in prayer and on special occasions. "The Magick of Candle Burning" by Gerina Dunwich offers a mystical and mindful approach to this ancient art, focusing on conscious color choice and methods of consecration.



Outlines the magical powers of candles, and explains the rituals, omens, and superstitions connected with them.

Gerina Dunwich was born on December 27, 1959. After discovering at a very young age that she possessed certain psychic gifts and the ability to make contact with spirits of the dead, she developed an intense interest in the world of the occult. In the summer of 1969 she was formally introduced to witchcraft and spiritualism by an older family member, and has since devoted her personal life and writing career to educating the public about the ways of the Craft.
As a teenager, Gerina Dunwich (using a different nom de plume at the time) began writing poetry, short stories, magazine articles, and stage plays complete with musical scores. Her first published newspaper article, His Voice was His Vehicle, was an interview with singer/songwriter Jim Peterik from the rock n’ roll group, the Ides of March (and later, Survivor). Co-written with her cousin, Barbara Williams, it was published in October 1976.
By the spring of 1980 Gerina Dunwich was publishing a small press literary journal called Golden Isis, a one-woman operation that specialized in Goddess-inspired poetry and offbeat fiction. Its international circulation grew to nearly 3600 and it attracted subscribers from places as far away as Puerto Rico, Australia, Italy, and Japan. Circle of Shadows - a collection of Gerina’s own poetry, was self-published a decade later.
After visiting Salem, Massachusetts, in April of 1984, Gerina relocated to the North Shore of Boston, residing first in Beverly, and then in Ipswich. In the winter of 1986, she purchased the historic Moses Day Homestead - a stately 17th century Colonial house in Haverhill that had been built around the time of the infamous Salem witchcraft trials. The house, which had been featured in a local television documentary about haunted houses in the Boston area, was a hotbed of paranormal activity. Soon after moving there, Gerina experienced a vivid dream in which the spirit of the late witchcraft author Sybil Leek appeared and whispered to her that her destiny as an author was "written in the stars." The dream proved to be prophetic when, in 1987, Gerina landed her first book contract with Citadel Press. (Appropriately, the contract was dated October 31st.) The following year saw the publication of her first book, Candlelight Spells, and the start of her successful career as a prolific book author.
In December of 1993 she moved into a century-old Victorian mansion located in the quaint and historic town of Fort Covington, New York. She soon opened a small shop on High Street called "The Country Witch" (later renamed "The Calico Cat Whatnot Shop"), which sold antiques, curios and various occult supplies. (Coincidentally, the antique shop run by Sybil Leek in the New Forest was also located on a High Street.) The business proved to be instrumental in bringing together many of the area's Pagans, including several who would later become Gerina's close friends and members of her coven.
In February of 1998 Gerina Dunwich received a ministerial license from the Universal Life Church. Ironically, the first handfasting she performed as a legally ordained minister was for the younger brother of the cousin who had introduced her to witchcraft nearly thirty years earlier.
Gerina has been a guest on numerous radio talk shows throughout the United States and Canada. She has lectured and presented workshops at festivals and gatherings across the country, including the CraftWise Pagan Gathering (Waterbury, Connecticut), the Real Witches' Ball (Columbus, Ohio), and Panpipes' Pagan Day Festival (West Hollywood, California).
She is a member of the International Ghost Hunters Society, the Author’s Guild, and the Fellowship of Isis. Her biography is listed in a number of reference works, such as Who's Who in the East; Who’s Who of American Women, Personalities of America; and Crossroads: Who's Who of the Magickal Community (published by The Witching Well Education and Research Center, 1988). She is also mentioned in Anne Carson's Goddesses and Wise Women, Raymond Buckland’s The Witch Book, and other works.
In addition to being an occult author and respected spokesperson for the Neo-Pagan community, Gerina Dunwich is a freelance paranormal researcher who specializes in ghost animals and animal-related hauntings. In 2005 she founded the Paranormal Animal Research Group, which investigates haunted places and researches animal sensitivity to paranormal anomalies.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Witchcraft. Gardnerian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of 
Raymond Buckland 
(1934 - 2017) 
Author and Occultist 
High Priest 
in the Gardnerian Wicca tradition 
Founder of Seax-Wica 
Author of 
Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft 
(Book informally known as “Big Blue”) 
Founder of the 
Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick

by Travis Simpkins


Raymond Buckland - Witchcraft


For more info, please visit:
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Wicca for One. Solitary Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins
Raymond Buckland. Seax-Wica. Wicca for One. Solitary Witchcraft. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of 
Maxine Sanders
Author and Occultist 
Co-Founder of 
Alexandrian Wicca
Wife of Alex Sanders (1926 - 1988)
Key Figure in the Development 
of Modern Pagan Witchcraft 
Founder of 
The Temple of the Mother coven 
by Travis Simpkins



A Conversation with Maxine Sanders

Maxine Sanders Interview


For more info, please visit:
and


Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Alex Sanders. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Maxine Sanders. Witchcraft. Alexandrian Wicca. Alex Sanders. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Reclaiming the Power. The How and Why of Practical Ritual Magic. Lady Sabrina. Occult

Reclaiming the Power. The How and Why of Practical Ritual Magic. Lady Sabrina. Occult
Reclaiming the Power. The How and Why of Practical Ritual Magic. Lady Sabrina. Occult

"Reclaiming the Power" by Lady Sabrina is a great mid-level guide to Ritual Magick. The material is accessible, but slightly more advanced than a typical 101 style book. Sadly, it is out of print, but used copies can still be found easily. 


This book is for anyone who has ever wondered about magic... ever wanted to try it... or even had a goal to achieve. Here, for the first time, ritual magic is laid out for the practical person.

Friday, July 15, 2022

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. Gardnerian Wicca. Witchcraft. Ceremonial Magick. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Eileen Smith
also known as
Lady Cara
Author of
The Witches' Heart
Gardnerian Wicca

by Travis Simpkins


Different Types of Wiccans

For more info, please visit:

bucklandmuseum.org

and

museumofwitchcraftandmagic.co.uk


Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
Eileen Smith. Lady Cara. Author. The Witches' Heart. Gardnerian Wicca. by Travis Simpkins
 

Thursday, July 14, 2022

The Spiral Dance. Starhawk. A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess. Wicca. Paganism

The Spiral Dance. Starhawk. A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess. Wicca. Paganism
The Spiral Dance. Starhawk. A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess. Wicca. Paganism

I'm enjoying "The Spiral Dance" by Starhawk. This book, originally published in the late 1970s, is held in high regard as a classic in the Pagan, Wicca and New Age genre.



The twentieth anniversary edition of The Spiral Dance celebrates the pivotal role the book has had in bringing Goddess worship to the religious forefront. This bestselling classic is both an unparalleled reference on the practices and philosophies of Witchcraft and a guide to the life-affirming ways in which readers can turn to the Goddess to deepen their sense of personal pride, develop their inner power, and integrate mind, body, and spirit. Starhawk's brilliant, comprehensive overview of the growth, suppression, and modern-day re-emergence of Wicca as a Goddess-worshipping religion has left an indelible mark on the feminist spiritual consciousness.

In a new introduction, Starhawk reveals the ways in which Goddess religion and the practice of ritual have adapted and developed over the last twenty years, and she reflects on the ways in which these changes have influenced and enhanced her original ideas. In the face of an ever-changing world, this invaluable spiritual guidebook is more relevant than ever.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

To Light a Sacred Flame. Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium. Silver RavenWolf. Wicca

To Light a Sacred Flame. Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium. Silver RavenWolf. Wicca
To Light a Sacred Flame. Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium. Silver RavenWolf. Wicca

I'm enjoying "To Light a Sacred Flame: Practical Witchcraft for the Millennium" by Silver RavenWolf. Lot's of spiritual insights and tips.


Originally released in 1999, this bestselling guide to magickal practices-based on the experiences and successes of a third-degree working Witch-has been revised and updated! Written for today's seeker, To Light a Sacred Flame contains techniques that unite divinity with magick, knowledge, and humor.


Written for today’'s seeker, this book contains techniques that unite divinity with magick, knowledge, and humor. Not structured for any particular tradition, the lessons present unique and insightful material for the solitary as well as the group. Explore the fascinating realms of your inner power, sacred shrines, magickal formularies, spiritual housecleaning, and the intricacies of ritual. This book reveals new information that includes a complete discussion on the laws of the Craft; glamouries; and shamanic Craft rituals, including a handfasting and wiccaning (saining).

Sunday, June 12, 2022

The Wiccan Mysteries. Ancient Origins and Teachings. Raven Grimassi. Wicca. Witchcraft. Magick

The Wiccan Mysteries. Ancient Origins and Teachings. Raven Grimassi. Wicca. Witchcraft. Magick
The Wiccan Mysteries. Ancient Origins and Teachings. Raven Grimassi. Wicca. Witchcraft. Magick

I'm enjoying "The Wiccan Mysteries: Ancient Origins and Teachings" by Raven Grimassi


Awarded "Book of the Year" by The Coalition of Visionary Resources!

"The Wiccan Mysteries is a book that should hold a proud place on every single altar." ―Body Mind Spirit Magazine
Once reserved for a very select few, the initiate-level teachings of Wicca are revealed in this award-winning guide to the essence of an ancient belief system. Daring and honest, The Wiccan Mysteries is a must-have complement to your personal practice.
Author Raven Grimassi takes you on a comprehensive tour of Wicca, describing in depth its pre-Christian historical and theological roots in Old Europe and continuing through to modern America. These multicultural origins form the basis for contemporary Wicca, and empower it as a dynamic system for spiritual development.
Uncover the hidden meanings of sacred writings and explore the major tenets of the Craft, from reincarnation, the God and Goddess, magickal arts, and planes of existence, to symbols, rites, and ethics. Learn how to create an astral temple, consecrate ritual tools, and work with magickal familiars.
Expand your understanding of Wicca with this essential guide, and discover the enduring power of a rich spiritual tradition.