Circle of the Wild Wood
Circle of the Wild Wood is a Wiccan coven of the American Tradition of the Goddess. We are located in North Dallas and the coven follows the bylaws of the American Tradition of the Goddess established by the Tradition's Council of Elders. As a teaching Coven, our focus is to cultivate good leaders in the Tradition and in the community. Because we are committed to this, classes throughout the three degrees focus on the development and advancement of each individual to their highest potential. We honor the Triple Goddess and the Triple God in all their aspects, and celebrate all life through the Wheel of the Year. We view Wicca as a religion, therefore we study many ancient myths and cultures and observe the eight Sabbats, and the Full and New Moons. To honor the old deities, we draw on many pantheons including Celtic, Hindu, Egyptian, Greco-Roman, African/Brazilian, and others. Our tenets and philosophies support tolerance and diversity, and we revere the Earth and her energies.
Our High Priestess is Rhys Eavan a 3rd Degree Initiate in the Tradition. She is a registered nurse specializing in behavioral health, and has most recently been employed as a corporate trainer for nurses in business with emphasis on communication, staff development, and building team and leadership skills.
First year classes are scheduled to start during the spring, and will normally be held every other Sunday. Rhys will begin to meet with prospective students in the fall, as only a small number of students will be accepted. Because the members of the coven work so closely together, we become as family, so it is important to ensure a good balance of personalities and energy. Everyone within our coven, including the student, gets the opportunity to compose and participate in ritual. The study classes last approximately one year, after which a student may request initiation if he or she desires. There is no obligation on the part of student or coven to initiate after classes are finished. Some of the topics that you can expect to learn about within your first year with Circle of the Wild Wood are:
- Orientation/Path of Wicca
- History of Magic and Witchcraft
- Wiccan Traditionsi
- Ethics
- The Goddess and all Her Aspects
- The God and all His Aspects
- Wheel of the Year
- Tools of the Craft
- Elements and Invocations
- Creating Sacred Space
- Ritual Design
- The Lunar Cycles and Celebrations
- Meditation
- Color Healing/Chakras
- Stones
- Runes
- Divination/ Ogham
- Herbs
- Energy and Psychic Work
- Animals
Advanced classes are available to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree initiates. You can reach us at wildwoodcircle@sbcglobal.net.