# Doreen Valiente
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Doreen Edith Dominy Valiente (4 January 1922 – 1 September 1999) was an English Wiccan who was responsible for writing much of the early religious liturgy within the tradition of Gardnerian Wicca. An author and poet, she also published five books dealing with Wicca and related esoteric subjects.
Born to a middle-class family in Surrey, Valiente began practicing magic while a teenager.
S2 #81 / Dr Andrew Manns on Aradia & Roma Lister
In this episode of Spirit Box, I am joined by Dr Andrew Manns to discuss his forthcoming book, Aradia’s Hidden Hand: The Untold Life of Roma Lister (Hexen Press, September release).
The conversation explores Roma Lister’s overlooked role in Victorian spiritualism and the occult, from her collaborat…
How to Feel Whole Related to The End of Your Life (A Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 357
Moonwater reveals profound insights and methods that help you bring wholeness to viewing your death. One can complete a life instead of just having worries and regrets. Moonwater refers to a poem by Doreen Valiente. Moonwater shares her chant that invites the support of the Goddess and the God.
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Bonus Episode with Rufus Harrington: Doreen Valiente & Her Living Legacy
* This is an audio-only version of my interview with Rufus Harrington, trustee of The Doreen Valiente Foundation. I am so excited to share this special conversation with Rufus Harrington about the legendary Doreen Valiente!
As a thank you for your incredible support, this interview is being release…
Gerald Gardner, Wicca, and the Threefold Law: Untangling Witchcraft’s Most Misunderstood Rules
Today we’re talking about Gerald Gardner, why he’s called the father of modern Wicca, and how a prescription for nudism somehow became part of the origin story. Along the way we sort out a big misconception, why Wicca isn’t the same thing as witchcraft, and how witchcraft existed long before Wicca …
Chanctonbury Ring: Roman Temple, Iron Age Hillfort & The Devil’s Seven Circles
Chanctonbury Ring is one of the most mysterious and haunted sites on the South Downs in West Sussex.
Rising 883 feet above sea level, this ancient hilltop enclosure has witnessed over 4,000 years of history — from Neolithic flint tools and Bronze Age burials to Iron Age earthworks and a Romano-Brit…
ESBAT: The History of Wicca’s Full Moon Ritual
What is an Esbat, and is it really an ancient full moon ritual?
In this video, I trace the surprising history of the word Esbat, from its Old French meaning of “frolic” or “amusement” to its modern role in Wicca and contemporary Pagan witchcraft. I explore how Margaret Murray, Gerald Gardner, and …
How to Talk "The Goddess Way" – Ep. 393
Moonwater reveals the secrets of “talking the Goddess Way.” You learn how to rise from the mundane world of the ego and fear. We focus on the Goddess’s words from Doreen Valiente's work, The Charge of the Goddess. Brighten your day. Hear this message now.
For more on how to deal with disruption an…
Gerald Gardner | Magus #13
For our final episode of the series, we're casting a circle and exploring the life of the last great name in British magic, Gerald Gardner!
We begin with Gardner's youth overseas where, accompanied by his nurse, nanny, and personal tutor, he explored Europe and parts of North Africa and the Middle …
Finding Real Freedom on Your Spiritual Path (A Witch’s Perspective) – Ep. 403
Moonwater reveals the level where your real freedom exists. She refers to the Goddess’s words “Keep pure your highest ideal”—as revealed in Doreen Valiente’s The Charge of the Goddess. Learn a powerful prayer to invite the Goddess to support your personal new growth.
For more on how to deal with d…
#175: What is Wicca & Who is Gerald Gardner? w/ Nick of The Occult Rejects
What is Wicca, where did it actually come from, and how much of the religion can really be traced back to Gerald Gardner?
For the first installment of our Halloween series, Nick of The Occult Rejects returns to Divulgence for a deep dive into the origins of modern Wicca and the complicated story of…
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