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"Praise for Initiation into Witchcraft ""...will enlighten many people in their own traditions as to how initiation changes your entire world."" -- Laurie Cabot, Founder and High Priestess of the Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple, author of Power of the Witch and more ""...a unique and worthy contribution to the literature of the Craft of the Wise."" -- Phyllis Curott, founder of Tradition of Ara, attorney, host of The Witch Within online course, author of four bestselling books ""Highly recommended for anyone looking to join a traditional coven or simply seeking to take their practice to a deeper and higher place."" -- Jason Mankey, High Priest, Initiate, author of Transformative Witchcraft and more ""...should be added to the recommended reading list for all seeking insights into initiatory traditions of Witchcraft today."" -- Sorita d'Este, author of Circle for Hekate and Visions of the Cailleach ""...a brilliant new book on traditional Witchcraft that details our history and rituals in a concise manner."" -- Lady Rhea, author of The Enchanted Candle and The Enchanted Formulary, co-founder of the Minoan Sisterhood ""...will surely reignite modern seekers towards the greatest spell before the gods--our initiation into witchcraft."" -- Witchdoctor Utu, founder of Dragon Ritual Drummers, author of Conjuring Harriet 'Mama Moses' Tubman ""...a valuable book not only for seekers, but also coven students, new group leaders, and the curious."" -- Thorn Mooney, Initiate, Gardnerian High Priestess, author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide ""...birthed out of the heart of a priest and a witch and it is abundantly evident once the reader opens the pages."" -- Hoodoo Sen Moise, author of Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic, rootworker, Houngan ""This is the Craft of the true and sincere dedicant, before whom unfolds the path of occult knowledge and power that burns bright at the heart of the witch's art."" -- Gemma Gary, Initiate, folk-magician and author of Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways and more ""...outlines the rich history of initiatory traditions in witchcraft as a journey through time to be travelled by all who wish to know more."" -- Christine Stephens, High Priestess of the New Orleans Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""Brian Cain's diligent research and obvious devotion will resonate with seekers and seasoned practitioners alike."" -- Sandra Mariah Wright, Alexandrian High Priestess, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""Historically accurate, delightfully written, this book is already a classic."" -- Karagan Griffith, Alexandrian High Priest, author of Pelo C�lice e pela L�mina ""...packed cover to cover with more information on the history of witchcraft and magic than one will likely find on several shelves of your local bookshop."" -- Jimahl Di Fiosa, Alexandrian High Priest, author of A Coin for the Ferryman and more ""...a highly informative and invaluable introduction for any seeker of initiatory Craft."" -- Val Hughes, High Priestess of the Oswestry Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""...a comprehensive, informative guide to prepare the student for their own magical initiation."" -- Leanne Marrama, High Priestess of Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""...a perfect blend of essential information, advice, and reverence for the Craft that we--as initiates--hold so dear."" --Rozi James, High Priestess and Witch in the Oswestry Coven, author, lecturer"

"Praise for Initiation into Witchcraft ""...will enlighten many people in their own traditions as to how initiation changes your entire world."" -- Laurie Cabot, Founder and High Priestess of the Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple, author of Power of the Witch and more ""...a unique and worthy contribution to the literature of the Craft of the Wise."" -- Phyllis Curott, founder of Tradition of Ara, attorney, host of The Witch Within online course, author of four bestselling books ""Highly recommended for anyone looking to join a traditional coven or simply seeking to take their practice to a deeper and higher place."" -- Jason Mankey, High Priest, Initiate, author of Transformative Witchcraft and more ""...should be added to the recommended reading list for all seeking insights into initiatory traditions of Witchcraft today."" -- Sorita d'Este, author of Circle for Hekate and Visions of the Cailleach ""...a brilliant new book on traditional Witchcraft that details our history and rituals in a concise manner."" -- Lady Rhea, author of The Enchanted Candle and The Enchanted Formulary, co-founder of the Minoan Sisterhood ""...will surely reignite modern seekers towards the greatest spell before the gods--our initiation into witchcraft."" -- Witchdoctor Utu, founder of Dragon Ritual Drummers, author of Conjuring Harriet 'Mama Moses' Tubman ""...a valuable book not only for seekers, but also coven students, new group leaders, and the curious."" -- Thorn Mooney, Initiate, Gardnerian High Priestess, author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide ""...birthed out of the heart of a priest and a witch and it is abundantly evident once the reader opens the pages."" -- Hoodoo Sen Moise, author of Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic, rootworker, Houngan ""This is the Craft of the true and sincere dedicant, before whom unfolds the path of occult knowledge and power that burns bright at the heart of the witch's art."" -- Gemma Gary, Initiate, folk-magician and author of Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways and more ""...outlines the rich history of initiatory traditions in witchcraft as a journey through time to be travelled by all who wish to know more."" -- Christine Stephens, High Priestess of the New Orleans Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""Brian Cain's diligent research and obvious devotion will resonate with seekers and seasoned practitioners alike."" -- Sandra Mariah Wright, Alexandrian High Priestess, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""Historically accurate, delightfully written, this book is already a classic."" -- Karagan Griffith, Alexandrian High Priest, author of Pelo Cálice e pela Lâmina ""...packed cover to cover with more information on the history of witchcraft and magic than one will likely find on several shelves of your local bookshop."" -- Jimahl Di Fiosa, Alexandrian High Priest, author of A Coin for the Ferryman and more ""...a highly informative and invaluable introduction for any seeker of initiatory Craft."" -- Val Hughes, High Priestess of the Oswestry Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""...a comprehensive, informative guide to prepare the student for their own magical initiation."" -- Leanne Marrama, High Priestess of Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""...a perfect blend of essential information, advice, and reverence for the Craft that we--as initiates--hold so dear."" --Rozi James, High Priestess and Witch in the Oswestry Coven, author, lecturer"

Praise for Initiation into Witchcraft ...will enlighten many people in their own traditions as to how initiation changes your entire world. -- Laurie Cabot, Founder and High Priestess of the Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple, author of Power of the Witch and more ...a unique and worthy contribution to the literature of the Craft of the Wise. -- Phyllis Curott, founder of Tradition of Ara, attorney, host of The Witch Within online course, author of four bestselling books Highly recommended for anyone looking to join a traditional coven or simply seeking to take their practice to a deeper and higher place. -- Jason Mankey, High Priest, Initiate, author of Transformative Witchcraft and more ...should be added to the recommended reading list for all seeking insights into initiatory traditions of Witchcraft today. -- Sorita d'Este, author of Circle for Hekate and Visions of the Cailleach ...a brilliant new book on traditional Witchcraft that details our history and rituals in a concise manner. -- Lady Rhea, author of The Enchanted Candle and The Enchanted Formulary, co-founder of the Minoan Sisterhood ...will surely reignite modern seekers towards the greatest spell before the gods--our initiation into witchcraft. -- Witchdoctor Utu, founder of Dragon Ritual Drummers, author of Conjuring Harriet 'Mama Moses' Tubman ...a valuable book not only for seekers, but also coven students, new group leaders, and the curious. -- Thorn Mooney, Initiate, Gardnerian High Priestess, author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide ...birthed out of the heart of a priest and a witch and it is abundantly evident once the reader opens the pages. -- Hoodoo Sen Moise, author of Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic, rootworker, Houngan This is the Craft of the true and sincere dedicant, before whom unfolds the path of occult knowledge and power that burns bright at the heart of the witch's art. -- Gemma Gary, Initiate, folk-magician and author of Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways and more ...outlines the rich history of initiatory traditions in witchcraft as a journey through time to be travelled by all who wish to know more. -- Christine Stephens, High Priestess of the New Orleans Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer Brian Cain's diligent research and obvious devotion will resonate with seekers and seasoned practitioners alike. -- Sandra Mariah Wright, Alexandrian High Priestess, co-author of Reading the Leaves Historically accurate, delightfully written, this book is already a classic. -- Karagan Griffith, Alexandrian High Priest, author of Pelo Calice e pela Lamina ...packed cover to cover with more information on the history of witchcraft and magic than one will likely find on several shelves of your local bookshop. -- Jimahl Di Fiosa, Alexandrian High Priest, author of A Coin for the Ferryman and more ...a highly informative and invaluable introduction for any seeker of initiatory Craft. -- Val Hughes, High Priestess of the Oswestry Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ...a comprehensive, informative guide to prepare the student for their own magical initiation. -- Leanne Marrama, High Priestess of Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid, co-author of Reading the Leaves ...a perfect blend of essential information, advice, and reverence for the Craft that we--as initiates--hold so dear. --Rozi James, High Priestess and Witch in the Oswestry Coven, author, lecturer

Praise for Initiation into Witchcraft ""...will enlighten many people in their own traditions as to how initiation changes your entire world."" -- Laurie Cabot, Founder and High Priestess of the Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple, author of Power of the Witch and more ""...a unique and worthy contribution to the literature of the Craft of the Wise."" -- Phyllis Curott, founder of Tradition of Ara, attorney, host of The Witch Within online course, author of four bestselling books ""Highly recommended for anyone looking to join a traditional coven or simply seeking to take their practice to a deeper and higher place."" -- Jason Mankey, High Priest, Initiate, author of Transformative Witchcraft and more ""...should be added to the recommended reading list for all seeking insights into initiatory traditions of Witchcraft today."" -- Sorita d'Este, author of Circle for Hekate and Visions of the Cailleach ""...a brilliant new book on traditional Witchcraft that details our history and rituals in a concise manner."" -- Lady Rhea, author of The Enchanted Candle and The Enchanted Formulary, co-founder of the Minoan Sisterhood ""...will surely reignite modern seekers towards the greatest spell before the gods--our initiation into witchcraft."" -- Witchdoctor Utu, founder of Dragon Ritual Drummers, author of Conjuring Harriet 'Mama Moses' Tubman ""...a valuable book not only for seekers, but also coven students, new group leaders, and the curious."" -- Thorn Mooney, Initiate, Gardnerian High Priestess, author of Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide ""...birthed out of the heart of a priest and a witch and it is abundantly evident once the reader opens the pages."" -- Hoodoo Sen Moise, author of Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic, rootworker, Houngan ""This is the Craft of the true and sincere dedicant, before whom unfolds the path of occult knowledge and power that burns bright at the heart of the witch's art."" -- Gemma Gary, Initiate, folk-magician and author of Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways and more ""...outlines the rich history of initiatory traditions in witchcraft as a journey through time to be travelled by all who wish to know more."" -- Christine Stephens, High Priestess of the New Orleans Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""Brian Cain's diligent research and obvious devotion will resonate with seekers and seasoned practitioners alike."" -- Sandra Mariah Wright, Alexandrian High Priestess, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""Historically accurate, delightfully written, this book is already a classic."" -- Karagan Griffith, Alexandrian High Priest, author of Pelo Cálice e pela Lâmina ""...packed cover to cover with more information on the history of witchcraft and magic than one will likely find on several shelves of your local bookshop."" -- Jimahl Di Fiosa, Alexandrian High Priest, author of A Coin for the Ferryman and more ""...a highly informative and invaluable introduction for any seeker of initiatory Craft."" -- Val Hughes, High Priestess of the Oswestry Coven, Witch, teacher, lecturer ""...a comprehensive, informative guide to prepare the student for their own magical initiation."" -- Leanne Marrama, High Priestess of Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid, co-author of Reading the Leaves ""...a perfect blend of essential information, advice, and reverence for the Craft that we--as initiates--hold so dear."" --Rozi James, High Priestess and Witch in the Oswestry Coven, author, lecturer

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Brian Cain is a Witch and High Priest of the Alexandrian Tradition. He has been a devotee of Traditional Witchcraft since his early teens and was first initiated in 1994. Today he is the High Priest of the New Orleans Coven, the only practicing Alexandrian coven in Louisiana. He maintains strong ties to the magical roots of Witchcraft in the United Kingdom and follows the teachings of Alex and Maxine Sanders. His focus is on strong training in both priesthood and the Arts Magical. With his husband, Christian Day, he co-hosts HexFest, a Weekend of Witchery held each August in New Orleans, as well as Festival of the Dead, a monthlong event series in Salem, Massachusetts that includes the Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market and the Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball. Together they own Witchcraft shops Hex and Omen in Salem and Hex in New Orleans. They are also the founders and publishers of Warlock Press. Maxine was initiated into the Circle of Witchcraft in 1964. The High Priest of that Coven was Alex Sanders, known throughout the world as 'King of the Witches'. Maxine and Alex were Handfasted in 1965 and legally married in 1968. The Sanders became household names during the sixties and seventies, dramatically bringing Witchcraft, its practices and reality into global consciousness. It is widely acknowledged that the intense publicity surrounding the Sanders precipitated those with a leaning towards the Mysteries to break away from the bonds of the then rigid Christian ethic. Despite the extreme interest of the paparazzi, the many sincere Initiations performed in Maxine and Alex's Covensteads during and since that period saw the inception and fashioned a lineage of Witchcraft that has since spread throughout the world. Maxine is a highly respected Priestess of the Sacred Mysteries. She has encouraged, enabled and inspired students of the Priesthood to take on the conscious mantle of their spiritual potential. She believes the catalyst for that inspiration comes from the Cauldron of the Goddess in all its guises.

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