This bit of “wisdom” had come from the mouth of a female Wiccan who holds considerable influence which troubled me greatly not stemming from the fact of this individuals spiritual leanings but rather the fact that the individual would place their opinions and beliefs above and before anyone else’s by suggesting we keep our tradition and beliefs to themselves.

The Western New York Pagan community has been promoting greater outreach through Pagan Pride of Rochester by staging seasonal events of spiritual significance which coincide with the Witches wheel of the year.

Results have varied.

As usual most proceeds continue being funneled towards the main Rochester Pagan Pride event which still maintains its status as a one shot deal towards bridging any gap of understanding between the Pagan and non Pagan community. Which by some is viewed as a great event which provides opportunity for those like minded to gather and associate while others found themselves confused and intimidated by the presence of people and their representing spirituality which had nothing to do with the Goddess religion.

Where this again was promoted and provided by the same mentalities responsible for suggesting we keep our knowledge, our tradition, our beliefs, away from “their” community, and kept amongst ourselves.

And whenever faced with such nonsense does the community learn the hard way that by expressing such ignorance do they find even more Pagans and yes dare I say Witches turning a blind eye against them.

So while the name Wicca seemingly overnight had replaced most things Witch, are still many Pagan traditionalists who have chosen to adhere with the original natural practices and worship under the heading of Witchcraft.

In the Rochester New York region there continues one tradition which has chosen to remain faithful within the old religion by remaining separate and neutral from all others claiming themselves Wiccan.

We hope you will enjoy and perhaps learn from this moving ritual involving women, Goddess, power and authority, in drawing down the moon with High Priestess Lady Cyn of the Shadow Lore tradition.

Drawing Down The Moon

Witchcraft 101