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 dedicated to exploring the queer male mysteries, re-queering witchcraft, and reclaiming our traditions from their hiding places in folklore.
The United Rite
The United Rite‘s mission is to support, educate, and empower queer men through the power of witchcraft and the ancient arts.
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 — and Puck You: Walking the Crooked Path of Queer Resistance. Learn more.
Available in hardcover and paperback editions from Rebel Satori Press and Amazon.
Proceeds support the United Rite’s mission.
News & Articles
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Festival of Flowers
Beltane approaches. Gardner called it Lady Day. In the restored Anglo-Saxon calendar, it is the Festival of Flowers. In our grove, we celebrate the goddess’s earthly aspect. May Day is a vibrant and joyous festival…Continue Reading
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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