In spite of all the evidence to the contrary, the witches’ staff, or ‘stang’ as we name it, is not phallic, but has the same position as the Tree of Life in your system. (Cochrane and Jones, 2002) In his 1960s letter to the Qabalist Bill Gray, the pioneering witch magister Robert Cochrane makes the bold assertion that one of his most enduring symbols is not, as many might suspect, representative of the male reproductive organ, but is in fact... Read more
A witch today is an unlicensed practitioner of the mysteries of witchcraft since there is no longer an unbroken tradition of discipline. (Cochrane and Jones, 2002) Modern Traditional Witchcraft has emerged in the past decade as a leading paradigm within the occult and NeoPagan community. It is seemingly a rather rustic reconstructionist model which harkens to a lost era of witchcraft, determined perhaps by a fanciful rendition of the past that, while qualifying itself as ‘red in tooth and claw’,... Read more
Being a reflection upon the condition wherein modern witchcraft remains plagued by the limits of vision in some quarters… Why must we seek to restrict and bind ourself by definition, beneath such auspices delineated by the immutable truth of mere opinion, thus restrained by bias, the unmoving principle of self-proclaimed rightness utterly unassuaged by the proclamation of a preparedness to discourse which so thinly veils the finality of our mind.“We are the Witchcraft,” announced young ‘handsome Jack’ Parsons, “and although... Read more
“The witch that cannot curse cannot bless” This is an oft repeated axiom within both Wiccan, Pagan and Witchcraft circles. But what if we have over complicated the matter due to sensibilities and cautious sensitivities which have sought out a truism as if justifying a curse to our peers? If you identify as a witch or Wiccan, let me ask you a question: When was the last time you cast a blessing? And I don’t mean when fashioning the circle,... Read more
Beloved born of climactic sea, Tumultuous turning tempest Twisting timeless Aphrodite; Eros’ wings spread in golden light, Forming shapelessness, shifting consciousness, Returning soulful To endless time; Across weaving wave, Thund’rous thrashing Beating wind weathered bough, Heart’s sail soars, Compass true, directing seamless, Love’s arrow tipped toward, Threaded together in Time, Unending united, Fate decreed, Destiny’s wing caught on Wondrous wind, Weaving calm shores, Serene sea settled in Love’s lustrous allure Read more
On Sunday 2nd October 2016, the coloured Ced Tarot deck, inspired and brought to fruition over the last ten years via the Ced Tradition of witchcraft, had its launch in London, U.K.. Due to publishing circumstances, therefore, the deck has been released in full colour in Blighty before its debut in the United States. In this respect, several people have asked where a deck can be purchased. In this, I am informed that Atlantis Bookshop will be carrying the deck... Read more
Review On Friday 30th September, 2016, the Atlantis Bookshop played host to an historic occasion when two traditions of witchcraft met in an upstairs London pub to discuss differences and similarities*. With a superb turnout for the event, including some known and respected faces in Traditional Witchcraft and the occult scene, the room very gradually filled with a nice group of people gathered to partake of this unique opportunity. During the evening, we were fortunate enough to enjoy hearing the experiences and philosophies... Read more
And, once again, here is information for the first of the events featuring Griffin Ced, Where Two Streams Meet, in association with Atlantis Books. A famous film quote instructs us on the dangers of crossing the streams… Maybe we’ll find out what happens if you do and how to summon Zu’ul… An event organised in collaboration with The Atlantis Bookshop. WHERE TWO STREAMS MEET A presentation of Traditional Witchcraft from two streams. In conversation with: Griffin Ced (House of Ced)... Read more
2016 event at Atlantis Bookshop in London A Presentation of The Ced Tarot (A Traditional Witchcraft Deck from the Stream of Ced) Class presented by Griffin Ced, WitchFather of the House of Ced. Griffin Ced is the WitchFather of Ced, a Family/Clan-based British Traditional Witchcraft Line. He is known in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City & other places around the US for his informative, insightful classes, powerful rituals and extensive Pagan Community Service Work. Born and raised in Britain where... Read more
I was fortunate enough to be given a heads up on a seriously interesting event towards the close of 2016. It transpired that two well respected and established senior figures of traditional witchcraft held a talk together on the 30th September 2016 in London, followed by a tarot workshop on the 2nd October. Stuart Inman is the Magister of the Clan of the Entangled Thicket, a 1734 strand in the lineage of Joseph Wilson and is well known for talks... Read more
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