You have reached the home site of The United Rite and the New Orleans grove of the Minoan Brotherhood, the Grove of the Blessed Thistle. The United Rite is a project re-queering British Traditional Witchcraft. The roots of modern Witchcraft were planted in homophobic prejudice and watered with an abundant amount of heterosexism. See my note about Homophobia in Early Modern Wicca.
The United Rite
The United Rite‘s mission is to support, educate, and empower queer men in the areas of mindfulness, Earth-based spirituality, and esoteric mysteries. To achieve this goal, we promote, teach, and publish these traditions and the associated arts. Our focus areas include but are not limited to, Traditional Witchcraft, meditation, and the occult arts. Additionally, we collect and maintain an archive of materials and ephemera related to gay and bisexual men and spirituality. Learn More about The United Rite
The New Orleans Grove
The Minoan Brotherhood is a fraternal mystery tradition for men who love men. Our roots are in British Traditional Witchcraft. The Brotherhood operates within a male+male spiritual framework drawing on the Cretan mythos. The Brotherhood’s primary deities are the Great Mother Rhea and her divine son Asterion. Learn more about the New Orleans Grove.
Breeding Devils in Chaos — a re-queering of the male mysteries. Learn More…
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News & Articles
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The Enchantment of Pace Egging
Pace egging is a centuries-old custom deeply rooted in the folklore and traditions of the United Kingdom, particularly in Northern England. This charming practice, linked to Easter celebrations, combines playful festivities, community spirit, and the…Continue Reading
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Hreðmōnaþ – March Musings
During this time of year, we are reminded of the cyclical aspect of nature. Our lives like the seasons roll along with their own rhythm. There are light, sunny times; but there are also dark…Continue Reading
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Old World Roots of New England Witch Fears
The widely-held conventional assumption surrounding the Salem Village witchcraft hysteria of 1692 is that the episode had nothing to do with actual witchcraft. Instead, property disputes, village politics, or mass hallucination are cited as the…Continue Reading