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About Reclaiming

On these pages, you'll find:

• Principles of Unity - Reclaiming's statement of core values
• an introduction to witchcraft - glossary, etiquette, etc.
• Reclaiming's origins
• notes about the old Reclaiming Collective, and its restructuring
• Reclaiming's current direction - a working definition of our tradition, the Principles of Unity, and the BIRCH group that spans all of Reclaiming

Introduction to Witchcraft

Introduction to Witchcraft (FAQ): general information for those new to the whole concept. Not Reclaiming specific. Copyright © 1999-2000 Vibra Willow

The "W" Word, or Why We Call Ourselves Witches - by M. Macha NightMare © Reclaiming Quarterly, Midsummer 1998

Glossary: explanations of words you might read or hear in regards to witchcraft. Copyright © 1999-2000 Vibra Willow

Phases of the Moon

Structure of a Ritual: what one can generally expect when attending a Reclaiming-style ritual. Copyright © 1999-2000 Vibra Willow

Wheel of the Year: the cycle of seasons and witchcraft holy days. Copyright © 1999-2000 Vibra Willow

The Charge of the Goddess: Traditional by Doreen Valiente, as adapted by Starhawk
Many traditions use this as a foundation.

The Etiquette of Witchcraft, Reclaiming Style - by M. Macha NightMare © Reclaiming Newletter, Summer 1995

Circle Etiquette - by M. Macha NightMare © 2000-2001

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Reclaiming's Origins and "Points of View"

Reclaiming: History, Structure, and the Future - by Jody Logan and Patti Martin © Reclaiming Newsletter, Issue 61, Winter 1995

A Brief History of Reclaiming - by Vibra Willow © Reclaiming Quarterly, Issue 76, Fall 1999

Reclaiming Tradition Witchcraft - by M. Macha NightMare © 1999, 2000

A History of the Spiral Dance - from Reclaiming Quarterly magazine

Reclaiming Collective and Restructure

Reclaiming Collective Bylaw

Restructuring Update -- This came out of the Collective's June 23, 1997 meeting and discusses the progress on restructuring.

Reclaiming Retreat on November 7-9, 1997

Reclaiming's Current Direction

A Working Definition of Reclaiming - by Starhawk ©

Principles of Unity - This statement of core values came out of the hard work done at the Collective Annual Retreat held the weekend of November 8, 1997. It was modified at the BIRCH Council meeting at Dandelion Gathering 5 in 2012.

Politics: The Five-Point Agenda - by Starhawk ©

BIRCH - the Broad Intra-Reclaiming Council of Hubs (support structure for all of Reclaiming)

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