The
West Coast Eclectic Tradition started with the
Circle of the Soaring Spirit, and has flowed
outward from there. However, the development
and transmission has not been uni-directional,
as several covens have formed with strong influences
from other traditions, and through sharing,
our tradition expands and changes. An example
of this dynamic is our sister coven, Circle
of the Star Temple.
The
Circle of the Wildewood is another sister
coven in the NM area. Formed on May 2, 1992
in San Diego by hiving from Circle Atheneum.
It is led by Lady Aanja & Falkan.
Circle
of the Cosmic Muse is another daughter coven
of Circle Atheneum, and is now located on the
East Coast. It is led by Maria Kay Simms, who
has published a great book that reflects our
tradition well, with a strong astrological influence.
Originally named after the coven, the book is
now titled "The
Witch's Circle: Rituals and Craft of the Cosmic
Muse" in its current incarnation, and
is published by Llewellyn.
Maria has written a
lot of other books, if you are interested.
The
Circle of The Winter Moon is a teaching coven
in the West Coast Eclectic Tradition. Founded
in 1988 by Lord Ur and Lady AmberIsis, who received
their Third Degrees from their parent coven
Circle of the Soaring Spirit (HPs Lady Olwen-Vivienne
and HP Lord Hephaestus), CWM was accepted as
a member coven of the Covenant
of the Goddess in 1994. Following the
untimely death of Lord Ur early in 2005,
leadership was passed to Shara and MacLamont
the Fireheart at Samhain of that year.
We meet at the times appointed by the circle
of the heavens to celebrate the turning of the
seasons by worshiping the Goddess and the God
in their many aspects. We work on the full moon
Esbats, some dark moon Esbats, and also celebrate
all the Sabbats with special emphasis on Samhain
and Beltain. Our work stresses the restoration
of balance between the feminine and masculine
aspects of divinity, and the pursuit of deep
connection with the seen and unseen worlds.
We emphasize the attunement of the individual
with the seasonal cycles and the natural world,
personal responsibility, and spiritual growth.
We are witches. As such we hold true to the
Wiccan Rede, "And Ye harm none, do as Ye
Will", mindful of the Law of Three, and
adhere to the Charge of the Goddess.
Our covenstead in Albuquerque, NM, is named
Caer Ùraich Awen. The Welsh Gaelic word
'Caer' means fortress, manor, or great house
(as opposed to a small home), 'Ùraich'
means to renew, be renewed, refresh, recreate,
become fresh or green, and 'Awen' is an Irish
Gaelic word which means a fluid, flowing living
principle, being, spirit, or essential element,
the divine element of inspiration from the cauldron
of Ceridwen. Awen is the ultimate muse, called
by some the holy spirit of Druidry, reflecting
on the transformation and illumination of Taliesin.
The meaning of the name, thus, is the manor
of renewal and recreation by the divine inspiration
granted by flowing spirit. Ceridwen, and her
consort Cernunos are the patron Goddess and
God of our coven.
The
living room fireplace in our previous covenstead
in the East Mountains, near Albuquerque. It
is decorated for Yule.
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