Cochrane Witchcraft (The Clan of Tubal Cain, Regency etc)
Perhaps the most well-known branch of traditional Witchcraft is
the work derived from Robert Cochrane of the Clan of Tubal Cain. The
first book I got on traditional witchcraft was probably Witchcraft: A
Tradition Renewed by Jones and Valiente. In the last year or so the
author and current maiden of the Clan of Tubal Cain (the group started
by Cochrane) has written several books and collections of essays greatly
expanding on what was previously available, and offering starting
points for innovative work.
Roebuck in the Thicket by Evan John Jones ISBN: 186163 1553
The Robert Cochrane Letters by Robert Cochrane (Roy Bowers) ISBN: 186163 2215
Sacred mask, Sacred Dance by Evan John Jones & Chas Clifton ISBN: 978-1567183733
Witchcraft: A Tradition Renewed by Evan John Jones & Doreen Valiente ISBN: 978-0919345614
The Star Crossed Serpent: Volume I by Shani Oates and Evan John Jones ISBN: 978-1906958374
The Star Crossed Serpent: Volume 2 by Shani Oates ISBN: 978-1906958381
The Arcane Veil by Shani Oates ISBN: 978-1906958350
The People of Goda by Shani Oates ISBN: 978-1477481004
Tubelos Green Fire by Shani Oates ISBN: 978-1906958077
Light From The Shadows by Gwen (Michael Howard) ISBN: 978-1861630612
This last book is about the Regency, a Cochrane derived coven that has an impressive legacy in its own right.
Genuine Witchcraft is Explained by John of Dartmouth, Shani Oates et al. ISBN: 978-1861633347
George Pickingill & Witchcraft
In the 1960’s a figure named Taliesin (aka W.E. Liddell)
published a series of letters in Pentagram, the newsletter of the
Witchcraft Research Association decrying Wicca and speaking of an older
traditional witchcraft relating to cunning man George Pickingill. This
is a collection of his account of this traditional witchcraft.
The Pickingill Craft by W.E. Liddell (Capall Bann) ISBN: 1898307 10 5
Traditional Witchcraft: Folk traditions
A lot of traditional witchcraft is rooted in folk magic and
regional folk customs, in cultural expressions including Christian
festival markings, and in research and inspiration from the past. From
cunning folk to peller there is a rich tradition of pre-Gardnerian
Witchrafts (operative) in the folk practices of various regions. These
are important sources in synthesising a modern and breathing tradition.
Of particular interest is Michael Howards Children of Cain which offers
an overview of the history and development of the spectrum of
traditional witchcraft.
Craft of the Untamed: An Inspired Vision of Traditional Witchcraft by Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold ISBN: 978-1906958398
Operative Witchcraft by Nigel Pennick ISBN: 978-1907614101
A Grimoire for Modern Cunningfolk by Peter Paddon ISBN: 978-0984330218
Ecstasies: Deciphering the Witches' Sabbath by Carlo Ginzburg ISBN: 978-0226296937
Popular Magic: Cunning-folk in English History by Owen Davies ISBN: 978-1847250360
Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways by Gemma Gary ISBN: 978-0956104342
The Black Toad by Gemma Gary ISBN: 978-0956104380
Hedge-Rider: Witches and the Underworld by Eric De Vries ISBN: 978-0979616877
The Cornish Traditional Year by Simon Reed ISBN: 978-0956104328
Devon Witchcraft and Folk Ways by Sarah Hewett ISBN unknown
In Field And Fen by Nigel Pennick ISBN: 978-1907614064
Children Of Cain: A Study Of Modern Traditional Witches by Michael Howard*
West Country Witches by Michael Howard*
Welsh Witches and Wizards by Michael Howard*
Scottish Witches and Warlocks by Michael Howard*
Nigel Jackson
Though Nigel Jackson draws from several sources, he is a primary
source within his own work which is both drawing from common traditions
yet also presenting important innovations.Didn’t quite know where to
file him, so I gave him his own section.
The Call of the Horned Piper by Nigel Jackson ISBN: 978-1898307099
Masks Of Misrule by Nigel Jackson ISBN: 978-1898307679
Pillars of Tubal Cain by Nigel Jackson & Michael Howard ISBN: 978-1861630292
Cultus Sabbati & Sabbatic Witchcraft
In trying to define what sabbatic witchcraft is, I struggled to
define it. On one hand it is traditional witchcraft built around the
stories of the witches sabbat in medieval accounts, but on the other
hand it refers to a body of work deriving from the Cultus Sabbati. A
more thorough explanation is given by Sarah Lawless here. The Cutlus
Sabbati started a publishing press in the 90’s, Xoanon, and released
high quality limited edition grimoires, and they truly are grimoires in a
way few other modern books are. Later a sister publishing company was
started called Three Hands Press which publishes both limited editions
and trade editions opening the work of Cultus Sabbati to a much wider
audience.
Opuscula Magica vol 1: Essays on Witchcraft & the Sabbatic Tradition by Andrew Chumbley*
Opuscula Magica vol 2: Essays on Witchcraft and Crooked Path Sorcery by Andrew Chumbley*
The Leaper Between by Andrew Chumbley*
Venecficium: Witchcraft, Magic and The Poisons Path by Daniel A. Schulke*
Azoetia: A Grimoire of the Sabbatic Craft by Andrew Chumbley†
Qutub by Andrew Chumbley†
One: The Grimoire of the Golden Toad by Andrew Chumbley†
Ars Philtron by Daniel A Schulke†
Viridarium Umbris by Daniel A Schulke †
Ophidian Traditional Witchcraft
A school of Witchcraft originally expounded by Bob Clay-Egerton. Also described in Michael Howards Children Of Cain.
Water Witches by Tony Steele (Capall Bann) ISBN: 186163 0492
Rites & Rituals of Traditional Witchcraft by Tony Steele (Capall Bann) ISBN: 186163 1405
Coven of the Scales by Melusine Draco (Ignotus Press) ISBN: 1903768047
Periodicals
The
Cauldron, a journal of witchcraft, magic and folklore which has been in
continuous print since the 1970’s. Often features articles on
traditional witchcraft and other interesting stuff, and new books on
traditional witchcraft are often reviewed. See http://www.the-cauldron.org.uk/ for further details.
Also recommended is Hedgewytch Magazine: http://sothisstar.co.uk/
* Three Hands Press - publications available from the publisher or specialist book sellers only
† Xoanon – publications available from the publisher or specialist book sellers only
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