Author: A Solitary Pagan
Robert Cochrane Witch
Robert Cochrane played a pivotal role in the resurgence of witchcraft in Britain during the 1950s and 60s. Born in 1931 and raised in London, Cochrane practiced traditional witchcraft, which he believed was deeply rooted in pre-Christian traditions. He established the Clan of Tubal Cain, a coven dedicated to the veneration of the Horned God and the Mother Goddess. Cochrane’s teachings were shaped ...
Patricia Crowther: A Brief Biography
Patricia Crowther is a prominent figure in the realm of Wicca and witchcraft. Born in Sheffield, England, in 1927, she began her journey into witchcraft in the late 1950s. She joined the Sheffield Coven, led by Arnold Crowther, and quickly gained recognition. By the 1960s, she had ascended to the role of High Priestess and started imparting her knowledge to others. Crowther authored several key bo...
Elizabeth Cogan Holley Kendall: Executed in the Salem Witch Trials of 1590-1643
Elizabeth Cogan Holley Kendall was one of the many victims of the infamous Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts in 1692. She was born in 1590 and was executed in 1643, accused of witchcraft and consorting with the devil. Kendall was one of the 20 people who were executed during the trials, which lasted for several months and resulted in the deaths of innocent people. The Salem witch...
Origins of the Wheel of the Year: A Brief History of the Pagan Calendar
The Wheel of the Year is a term used to describe the eight festivals celebrated by many modern Pagans. These festivals mark the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. While the Wheel of the Year is a modern concept, it has its roots in ancient pagan traditions. The origins of the Wheel of the Year can be traced back to the pre-Christian Celtic and Germanic peoples who lived in Europe. These pe...
Solitary Pagans: Understanding the Witches Wheel of the Year
Solitary Pagan witches are practitioners of witchcraft who choose to work alone, rather than as part of a coven or group. One of the most important aspects of their practice is the Wheel of the Year, which is a series of eight festivals that celebrate the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. These festivals are based on the ancient agricultural calendar and are observed by Pagans and Witches...