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The below information has been accumulated through several resources, but the primary source is Beaufort House Index of English Traditional Witchcraft which can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/5756/tradlist.html We encourage you to visit their site which contains invaluable historical information concerning English Traditional Craft.
Witchcraft is one of the most important religions of modern Paganism and it is also one of the most misunderstood. You notice I did not say that Paganism is a religion. It is not. It is a classification of religions. Witchcraft is just one of the Pagan religions. Witchcraft is an initiatory and mystery religion which guides its initiates into a deep and meaningful relinking the powers of Nature with the human spirit. This leads the initiate to a spiritual transformation of the his/herself. Women are initiated as Priestesses and men are initiated as Priests. Wicca, is another word that is misunderstood. Originally Gerald Gardner of England, founded a tradition (or denomination) of Witchcraft known as Wica or Wicca. It began to take it's modern form in the late 1940's. "Wicca is both a religion and a Craft. ... As a religion - like any other religion - its purpose is to put the individual and the group in harmony with the divine creative principal of the Cosmos, and its manifestation at all levels. As a Craft, its purpose is to achieve practical ends by psychic means, for good, useful and healing purposes. In both aspects, the distinguishing characteristics of Wicca are its Nature- based attitude, its small group autonomy with no gulf between priesthood and 'congregation', and its philosophy of creative polarity at all levels, from Goddess and God to Priestess and Priest." Janet and Stewart Farrar, Eight Sabbats For Witches, Robert Hale, London, 1981. Witchcraft is sometimes called Gwyddon (if you are Welsh), or Wicca, sometimes the Craft of the Wise, or more commonly, the Craft. Those wishing to be initiated must usually be at least 18 years of age. Witchcraft does not seek converts and initiation is never offered. Initiation must be asked for and is only given to those who have proved themselves suitable. It is traditional to wait a year and a day before being accepted into the Craft, although in practice this varies. In Britain, there are four main Witchcraft traditions: Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Hereditary and Traditional. In the United States, other traditions have evolved based on these four branches. Gardnerians claim lineage from Gerald Gardner, who was most responsible for the revival of the modern Craft. Alexandrians descend from Alex and Maxine Sanders, who developed Gardner's ideas. Traditionalists claim their methods pre-date the modern revival and have been passed down from generation to generation. Hereditaries claim their traditions have been passed on by particular families through relations of blood and marriage. There are also those Witches who follow a solitary path. Witches celebrate eight seasonal festivals called Sabbats. Witchcraft rituals, like all Pagan rites, are often conducted out of doors and involve simple rites to celebrate the seasons and the gift of life. Witch ritual is a means of contacting the Divine beyond our individual lives, but also a way of understanding our inner psyche and contacting the Divine within. The Witches way is a path of magic and love, the movement of a deep poetry of the soul, a sharing and joining with the mysteries of Nature and the Old Gods. The ideal way to obtain training in Witchcraft is through a local teacher or coven. However, in reality there are insufficient covens to cater for the needs of all those who wish to learn more about Witchcraft. Below are some organisations in the Unites States, Canada, and Great Britain which offer training and can help those who wish to learn more before trying to contact a local group, or for whom there is no local training available. Please send an SAE when writing to these organisations, and allow a few weeks for a reply.
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Tylwyth Teg and Dynion Mwyn sponsor several organizations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and now
Australia, which have either Study Group, Grove or Coven status. These organizations
are autonomous unto themselves and are not dependent on any other group for their
survival, but they all share a linage of original initiation from the mother Cenedl in
Wales and membership in the Association of Cymry Wiccae which gives them U.S.
federal non-profit status.IMPORTANT!!: If you wish to contact any of the Study Groups or Covens listed below before you join, send an e-mail to dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com identifying the Country, State, City and name of the group. We will forward the e-mail to the proper high priestess or study group leader. |
SOUTHEAST We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.comGEORGIA SOUTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI LOUISIANA KENTUCKY VIRGINIA NORTHEAST We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.comNEW YORK NEW JERSEY CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND VERMONT MASSACHUSETTS MAINE MARYLAND DELAWARE CENTRAL We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.comARKANSAS ILLINOIS INDIANA IOWA KANSAS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA MISSOURI NEBRASKA NORTH DAKOTA OHIO SOUTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN SOUTHWEST We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com ARIZONA NEW MEXICO NEVADA TEXAS OKLAHOMA NORTHWEST We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com WASHINGTON OREGON IDAHO ALASKA PACIFIC We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com CALIFORNIA HAWAII ROCKY MOUNTAIN We have covens and study groups in selected states. For information contact Crystal Dragon, P.O. Box 673206, Marietta GA 30006-0036 phone: e-mail for phone number; and visit our Web Page at http://www.dynionmwyn.com/tylwyth.html or e-mail dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com COLORADO UTAH WYOMINGDynion Mwyn - North Wales Study Group - contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com EIRE AND NORTHERN IRELAND Dynion Mwyn and Y Dynion Mwyn study groups - contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com CANADA Dynion Mwyn - Cerridwen Grove contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND e-mail us at gwerful69@hotmail.com AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com MEXICO CENTRAL AMERICA WESTERN SOUTH AMERICA EASTERN SOUTH AMERICA CARIBBEAN GERMANY, FRANCE, SPAIN, AUSTRIA, ITALY AND WESTERN EUROPE contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com FRANCE GERMANY SPAIN BEGIUM SWITZERLAND ITALY AUSTRIATURKEY &GREECE contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com TURKEY GREECEMIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES (ISRAEL, SAUDI ARABIA, ETHIOPIA, MOROCCO, EGYPT, Etc) contact gwenllianwales@hotmail.com ASIA AND PACIFIC RIM (JAPAN, CHINA, TAIWAN, INDONESIA, ETC.) contact gwerful69@hotmail.com or e-mail us at: dynionmwyn23@hotmail.com contact Gwerful69@hotmail.com |
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We also again recommend that you visit the Beaufort House home page where you will find a great deal of information concerning Gardnerian and English Traditional Witchcraft
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