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Branches of Feri

 

The Andersons' Craft is an oral tradition, one that leads each initiate on an individualized path into the mysteries—there is no set book of practices.

This has naturally led to differentiation between the various branches or "lines" of Feri. The following descriptions are not a complete summary but may provide a glimpse of the variety within Feri. They include some groups and individuals teaching today.

Please note that these listings do not necessarily constitute an endorsement by Lilith's Lantern.

* If you would like to submit a brief description of your own line of Feri for consideration, please contact us for guidelines.

Initiation is necessary before one can fully participate in the Feri Tradition.

Groups influenced by Feri but not requiring Feri initiation are listed separately as related traditions—as are related groups that self-identify as other than Feri:

RELATED TRADITIONS

 

VICTOR and CORA ANDERSON
The first publicly known sources of the Feri Tradition. Victor and Cora taught Feri from the 1950s until Victor's death in 2001, initiating approximately 25-30 people. The Andersons taught using the apprenticeship model and did not charge for Feri training.

GWYDION PENDDERWEN
An early initiate of the Andersons, Gwydion went on to initiate others. His lineage tends to emphasize the Celtic elements of Feri. He is particularly known for his poetry and music, including songs created from Victor Anderson's poetry. Gwydion Pendderwen's accidental death in 1982 was a great loss to the Pagan community.

ALISON HARLOW
Alison Harlow was initiated by Gwydion Pendderwen in 1970 and trained by Victor and Gwydion. She founded Wings of Vanthi Coven in 1975, co-creating her own line of Feri. She left the coven in 1989, and worked with J'té Argent, her initiate. Alison Harlow and J'té Argent developed their own line of of Feri called FireDrake together. J'té Argent continues to teach this line.

Alison passed from this life on June 13, 2004. To visit her memorial, click HERE.

SILVER WHEEL
Coven founded by several students of the Andersons, including Eldri Littlewolf, Steven Hewell, and Gabriel Carillo (Caradoc). Gabriel was instrumental in the formation of the Bloodrose branch of Feri.

VANTHE COVEN
Wings of Vanthi was formed as a Faerie coven in the late 70's by Alison Harlow and Roz Tognoli (both now deceased). The coven grew and worked together until 1989, when it was dissolved. A new Vanthe coven was formed by some of the members of the old coven and continues to this day.

BLOODROSE
Founded by Gabriel Carillo (Caradoc), an initiate of the Andersons. Primarily used a body of teaching materials initially co-written by Gabriel and Steven Hewell and further developed by Gabriel over the years. Probably the most prolific Feri branch and the first to teach Feri in a paid class setting. Gabriel experimented with large-scale teaching via the Internet and E-mail.

Gabriel passed over on January 1, 2007.

STEVEN HEWELL
Initiated in 1976, founding member of Silver Wheel Coven. Teaches both privately one-on-one, and in groups. Rigorous concentration on Feri core practices with an emphasis on the Southern folk magic elements. Atlanta, Georgia, and surrounding areas.
WEST BAY FERI GROUP
A loose affiliation of Feri initiates and students in the mid-San Francisco Peninsula. The West Bay group meets primarily for Sabbats and for occasional other workings. The members of the group primarily trace their lineages through the Sacred Wheel and Bloodrose lines. The group engages in much experimentation and on-going study within the Feri tradition. (Not currently accepting students.)
FIREDRAKE FERI
FireDrake Feri combines teachings of Alison Harlow (Wings of Vanthi), Grandma Julie of the Tower family (taught Alison), Underworld/Overworld workings & connective magick of the Redwoods. FDF focuses on union with Elemental Beings/Guardians; deep rapport with Dark Goddess; personal, direct intercourse with Earth; profound relationship to Feri Gods (all Gods are Feri Gods); folkloric compact with the Fae; consistent use of Feri Pentacles and basic Feri Practices. Courses taught in Boulder Creek take place in a Great Redwood Grove year-round.
BLACKHEART
Highly personalized Intensive and Distance training. BlackHeart is a path to Feri initiation, although such may not be part of every student's experience. Taught by Karina, a Feri initiate and teacher. New England area. Web site at www.blackheartferi.com

ANAAR
Long-time student and initiate of the Andersons, also had some early training with Bloodrose. Named a Feri Grandmaster by Cora Anderson in August 2003. Artist and owner of Tombo Studio. Author of The White Wand. Emphasis on the creative arts as a gateway to Feri. San Francisco Bay Area.

MANDORLA
A group founded by students and initiates of the Andersons. Works with a core body of lore, rituals, liturgy, and practices taught by Victor and Cora to their direct initiates. Places a high value on oral tradition, creativity, and magical and psychic arts. Trains privately using the apprenticeship model in a coven setting. Members have reclaimed the name Vicia to describe their style, lineage, and practices. Oregon and Southern California areas.
DUSTBUNNIES
Begun by Valerie Walker (veedub), former high priestess of Compost (see below). Originally initiated by Starhawk, Walker was later also adopted into a Feri lineage descending from Sacred Wheel. The original DustBunnies coven has given rise to several branches in California and elsewhere, as well as continuing in-person and distance classes that rely on Compost and Feri material, plus a set of devotional materials developed by Walker, in a not-for-profit class setting. San Francisco area. Accepts long-distance students.
COVENANT OF RHIANNON
The Covenant of Rhiannon (COR) is a confluence of Welsh Faery teachings and teachings passed down from the late Grace Kemelek, a student of Sybil Leek. A left-hand path, COR places an emphasis on knowledge (gnosis-vidya), and the application of that knowledge through development of the arts of the Craft. Teaches privately in a traditional coven environment. Located in Cape May, NJ.

BLUE ROSE
Founded by artist, poet, and author Storm Faerywolf. Trained in the Bloodrose/Sacred Wheel branch, he has studied other forms of Feri to round-out his practice. BlueRose Feri focuses mainly on shamanic practice, sorcery, queer mysteries, and personal communication with the Divine. Teaches privately and publicly using both the class and apprenticeship models.

SHAPESHIFTER
Shapeshifter Line originated with Jenya T. Beachy amongst the Redwoods in California. Five Feri teachers gave the gifts of Beauty, Laughter, Simplicity, Discipline, and Service to the line, which is also influenced by the Seth material, AA, dreams, and visions. We strive to live up to the need of the worlds for our joy and our power. Kala, Ha Prayers, and the Iron and Pearl Pentacles are used to align our souls and open us to the endless Universal conversation.

 

 

RELATED TRADITIONS

The following are offshoots of Feri, listed in approximate chronological order:

COMPOST
Founded by a group of people including Starhawk, an initiate of the Andersons and author of The Spiral Dance. Compost combined Feri with other sources and added substantial amounts of their own original material. Feri initiation was not required, but was passed to some of the members. San Francisco area.

RECLAIMING
Offshoot of Compost. Founded by Starhawk and others as a magical group focusing on political activism. Initiation is not necessary to fully participate in the Reclaiming tradition. However, it does offer several types of initiation— including Feri. Teaches some Feri material in class settings, primarily the Iron and Pearl Pentacles. Began in the San Francisco area and now exists internationally.

MOONSTONE
Also called Faery, Pictish, or Traditional Pictish Witchcraft. An early offshoot of Anderson Feri, this is an oathbound line first documented in the early 1980s. Some core elements include the teaching on the Three Selves, the Iron and Pearl Pentagrams, a cord of a particular color, patron deities (Isis, Mari, Blue God). Pictish-Faery has but one initiation and no formal degree system. Trace their lineage to three Faery women in Denver: Mary Alisha, Ruby, and Lillian Taber.

THE THIRD ROAD®
Founded by Francesca De Grandis, a student of the Andersons and author of Be a Goddess and Goddess Initiation and other titles. Third Road develops one's spiritual, psychic, and worldly potential, while honoring each person's inextricable weaving with society, nature, and cosmos. Francesca teaches through her books and teleseminars and conducts global tele-rituals. More information about her work and classes can be found at www.outlawbunny.com.

MORNINGSTAR MYSTERY SCHOOL
A Reclaiming-Feri initiate, Thorn T. Coyle has developed her own school of teachings. She offers paid classes internationally, including a variety of workshops and teleconferences.

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