The Practices, Beliefs and Tradition on Faery Wicca

Shrouded in mystery and somewhat secret, is theteaching coven. Although the latter disbanded, its
Faerie Tradition of Wicca. It was integral part oflineage represents what may be the largest faction
worship in ancient times and was practiced throughof the Faerie Tradition today.
the ages by Celtic and European Witches, African* Draconian Pictish-Elven. Founded by Brian Dragon
Shamans, Indian American Medicine Men and Hawaiianand an offspring of the Bloodrose lineage. It draws
Ka-hunas, amongst others.on the Pictish origins of Faerie, Tolkien and Jim
The modern Faerie Tradition was established in theMorrison.
1940s under the leadership of Victor Anderson and* Sacred Wheel. Loose knit group of Faerie teachers
was developed by him, his wife Cora, and severaland based on material of the Bloodrose group. Now
important Faerie or Feri (as Victor spelt it) teachersdisbanded.
during the years that followed.* Nighthares. Descendant from Sacred Wheel. Added
So, what are the elements of the Faerie tradition andelements of Tibetan Buddhism, British Traditionalist
what are the principles?Wicca, as well as teachings received directly from
1. EnergyVictor and his wife Cora.
The Faerie tradition is more an ecstatic than a fertility* Dustbunnies. Formed by Valerie Walker, an initiate
tradition. Strong emphasis is placed on sensualof both the Compost and NightHares lineages.
experience and awareness. Faerie Power is used,Teaches eclectic Faerie.
which is:* Mandorla. Founded by initiates of the Andersons.
* SensualTheir lineage is known as Vicia which recalls an earlier
* Sexualform of the tradition and their practices are
* Ecstaticspontaneous.
* Mystical* Morningstar. Founded by Faerie and Reclaiming
* CreativePriestess T. Thorn Coyle. Her teachings originate in
* Eclecticboth the Bloodrose-derived lines of Feri, Feri as
* Invocatorypassed through some lines of Reclaiming, as well as
* Trance-possessorythat from the Anderson Clan. She teaches
* Imbued with a respect for the wisdom of Natureinternationally offering 2 year apprenticeships.
and a love of beauty* Blackheart. Derives its origins in both Anderson Feri
* Where the sexual and gender orientation is notas well as the Third Road material.
limited to heterosexuality3. Customs and Practices
Exercises such as the Iron Pentacle, the PearlSome customs and practices are taught whilst other
Pentacle, the Lead Pentacle, and the Blue Fireare generally understood as part of the Faerie
visualization are practiced to develop and strengthenenergy. These include:
the Faerie energy current.* Secret names are only revealed to initiates.
2. Lineage* Although practitioners of Faerie are responsible for
The mystery of the tradition probably stems fromwhat they do, most lineages do not have rules such
the fact that Faerie Wicca in its true form cannot beas those contained in the Wiccan Rede. When in an
studied by distance tuition, by means of books or onenchanted, fey state, they can become a little
the Web.chaotic, shape shifting, not completely human, or at
Like Egyptian Heka, Faerie Wicca is an oral tradition,least inspired by their gods and guardians, on the
very much hands-on and taught in person by initiatesroad to Faerie.
of the Craft. This being the case and because each* There are deities which may either be the same as
initiate has their own take on the Tradition based onor different from other Wiccan traditions.
their individual experiences and interests, many* Faerie has a unique set of guardians and
authentic branches or lineages of the Faerie Traditioninvocations. These may be associated with the
resulted. These include:quarters or with the elements or at times with both.
* Watchmaker. Reclusive group founded by the* Knowledge of the Three Selves forms the basis of
bardic, shamanic and psychedelic GwydionFaerie work.
Pendderwen.* When initiated, the initiate receives a cord or
* Vanthi. Faerie group which incorporates Gardneriancingulum of a specific color and is passed poetic and
elements and which adheres to the three-fold law.liturgical material.
Founded by Alison Harlow (1934-2004).* Trainees are taught how to use of the horned
* FireDrake. An off-spring of Vanthi founded by Feri(inverted) pentagram.
priestess Jt Argent, an initiate and spiritual heir of the* Workings take place either in small groups or
late Alison Harlow. This line considers itself to be asolitary
form of Wicca and adheres to the "Three-Fold Law".* Trainees are taught the Faerie Warrior Code. This
* Compost. Eclectic tradition founded by Starhawk,includes the Black Heart of Innocence. The latter is a
which combines many elements from differentfierce openness. In the Faerie tradition, weakness is
traditions.not coddled, insincerities or self-deceptions in others
* Silver Wheel. Formed by Steve Hewell, Eldriare not supported and submitting one's own Life
Littlewolf, and Gabriel Carillo. This group later becameforce to anyone or anything not allowed.
Korythalia, and then finally Bloodrose, which is a