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Wicca, Wica, and Witchcraft: Origins, Evolution, and Misconceptions

Discover Wicca's origins, the myths about Gerald Gardner, and how the term evolved. Uncover misconceptions and understand key distinctions.

Dealing with Death in Witchcraft: Why Some Covens Avoid It

Learn why people in death-related jobs should approach Witchcraft cautiously due to energetic dynamics in British Traditional Witchcraft.

Exploring 'What Witches Do': Stewart Farrar's Insightful Book about Alexandrian Witchcraft

Stewart Farrar first met Alex Sanders through an article he was writing about witchcraft for a magazine. Fascinated by the subject,...

Separating Fact from Fiction: Truth About Real Witchcraft

Complex symbols, books of shadows with elaborate drawings and letters, unknown magic circles, witches with tribal paintings... We often...

A brief view of the Alexandrian Tradition: its origins, evolution, and unique approach to witchcraft

The Alexandrian tradition refers to a specific group that follows a set of beliefs, practices, and rituals passed down through...

Tradition & Autonomy: diverse covens, shared essence

Since the renaissance of Witchcraft began in the 1950s, many initiates have left their marks, teaching others, founding covens and...

High Priestess and Witch Queen - by Maxine Sanders

Witch Queen; Magus. The Title given at the Higher Degrees of Witchcraft, Witch Queen; Magus. These titles are ceremonial. The Witch Queen...

The Joys of an Alexandrian Witch - by Maxine Sanders

In the sixties, Alex and I believed our work and joy as witches meant nothing and no one is too high or low, including lords and beggars,...

How to Join a Group or Coven: A Step-by-Step Guide

Embarking on a spiritual quest often involves seeking individuals who share our beliefs, practices, and experiences. While it's not...

North Coven: Embracing Tradition and Evolution in Witchcraft

Let us introduce ourselves: We are the North Coven, an Alexandrian Coven in the Traditional Wicca path. The Alexandrian Tradition is...