Raymond Buckland
. (1934 - )
. (1934 - )
It is Raymond and Rosemary Buckland who are responsible for introducing Gardnerian Witchcraft into America in the
early 1960's. The Buckland's were both students of Gerald Gardner. Ray, who has a PHD in anthropology, worked in
Britain as a scriptwriter and consultant. Raymond decided to write to Gerald after reading some of his books, and after
corresponding for a while it was arranged for Ray to be initiated by Monique Wilson. This followed a 10 day intensive
course. On the 18th day of November 1963, Ray flew to the UK to begin the program.
Upon returning to the US, Raymond and Rosemary (his wife) proceeded to establish the "Long Island" coven in
Queens. This line has become the largest Gardnerian line in the US. This line is sometimes referred to as the 'Long
Island Line'.
In 1966 Raymond set up the "First Museum of Witchcraft and Magic" in the US" in his basement.
Raymond's father was an author and playwright. Buckland is a Gypsy name and is of Romany (Gypsy) descent, he is
an authority on Gypsies and has written several books on that subject.
He is known as "The Father of American Wicca, he is also the founder of his own tradition of Witchcraft called
Seax-Wica. After 28 years working in and leading the craft in America, Raymond retired from active participation in
1992. Raymond is currently working on his autobiography. Today he lives on a small farm in north-central Ohio.
There are only three fully recognized Gardnerian lines in the United States:
The Long Island Line (from Raymond and Rosemary Buckland)
The Kentucky Line
And the Donna Cole Line
A fourth line, the emerging California Line, is an offshoot of the Long Island Line. In the United States Gardnerians tend
to be highly attentive to lineage and its traceability.
His latest books are:
The Spirit Book
Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications
Wicca For One
Cards of Alchemy
Click here for an article entitled "Space-Age Witches". The article was published in March 1966 by Saga magazine and
mentioned the arrival of Wica in the US.
early 1960's. The Buckland's were both students of Gerald Gardner. Ray, who has a PHD in anthropology, worked in
Britain as a scriptwriter and consultant. Raymond decided to write to Gerald after reading some of his books, and after
corresponding for a while it was arranged for Ray to be initiated by Monique Wilson. This followed a 10 day intensive
course. On the 18th day of November 1963, Ray flew to the UK to begin the program.
Upon returning to the US, Raymond and Rosemary (his wife) proceeded to establish the "Long Island" coven in
Queens. This line has become the largest Gardnerian line in the US. This line is sometimes referred to as the 'Long
Island Line'.
In 1966 Raymond set up the "First Museum of Witchcraft and Magic" in the US" in his basement.
Raymond's father was an author and playwright. Buckland is a Gypsy name and is of Romany (Gypsy) descent, he is
an authority on Gypsies and has written several books on that subject.
He is known as "The Father of American Wicca, he is also the founder of his own tradition of Witchcraft called
Seax-Wica. After 28 years working in and leading the craft in America, Raymond retired from active participation in
1992. Raymond is currently working on his autobiography. Today he lives on a small farm in north-central Ohio.
There are only three fully recognized Gardnerian lines in the United States:
The Long Island Line (from Raymond and Rosemary Buckland)
The Kentucky Line
And the Donna Cole Line
A fourth line, the emerging California Line, is an offshoot of the Long Island Line. In the United States Gardnerians tend
to be highly attentive to lineage and its traceability.
His latest books are:
The Spirit Book
Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications
Wicca For One
Cards of Alchemy
Click here for an article entitled "Space-Age Witches". The article was published in March 1966 by Saga magazine and
mentioned the arrival of Wica in the US.
A DVD version of his Wicca video has recently been
released: Rebirth of the Old Religion.
Ray Buckland has written over 40 books,
which include:
Practical Candle Burning
Advanced Candle Burning
Witchcraft from the Inside
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
Buckland's Complete Gypsy Fortune Teller
The Truth About Spirit Communication
Doors to Other Worlds
The Magick of Chant-O-Matics
Practical Color Magick
Scottish Witchcraft
Secrets of Gypsy Fortune Telling
Secrets of Gypsy Love Magick
True and Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft.
A Pocket Guide to the Supernatural
Witchcraft Ancient and Modern
Mu Revealed
Amazing Secrets of the Psychic World
The Tree: Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft
Here is the Occult
Anatomy of the Occult
The Magic of Chant-O-Matics
Gypsy Fortune Telling Layout Sheet
Secrets of Gypsy Dream Reading
The Book of African Divination
La Verdad Sobre La Comunicacion Con Los Espiritus
The Committee
Cardinal's Sin
Ray Buckland's Magic Cauldron
Rituales Precticos Con Velas
Buckland Gypsie's Domino Divination Cards
Advanced Candle Magic
Witchcraft Yesterday and Today
Gypsy Fortune Telling Tarot Kit
Gypsy Witchcraft and Magic
Gypsy Dream Dictionary
Coin Divination
Buckland Romani Tarot Deck and Book
Wicca for Life
The Witch Book
Wicca - Practicas Y Principios De La Brujeria
Ellenguaje De Las Monedas
The Fortune Telling Book
Signs, Symbols and Omens
Cards of Alchemy
Wicca for One
Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications
The Spirit Book
DVD: Witchcraft - Rebirth of the Old Religion
Mediumship and Spirit Communication
Gypsy Love Magic Secrets
The Liberty Squadron
Churchill's Secret Spy
Atomic Sunrise
Unproduced Screenplays:
The Executive and Miss Kitty
Positively the Last of Dracula
The Wiitiko Inheritance
The Death-Sleep Conspiracy
Conjure a Demon!
Captain Willoughby's Big Adventure
The Spell of the Gypsy
Please visit Mr. Buckland's web site:
http://raybuckland.com/index.html
released: Rebirth of the Old Religion.
Ray Buckland has written over 40 books,
which include:
Practical Candle Burning
Advanced Candle Burning
Witchcraft from the Inside
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
Buckland's Complete Gypsy Fortune Teller
The Truth About Spirit Communication
Doors to Other Worlds
The Magick of Chant-O-Matics
Practical Color Magick
Scottish Witchcraft
Secrets of Gypsy Fortune Telling
Secrets of Gypsy Love Magick
True and Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft.
A Pocket Guide to the Supernatural
Witchcraft Ancient and Modern
Mu Revealed
Amazing Secrets of the Psychic World
The Tree: Complete Book of Saxon Witchcraft
Here is the Occult
Anatomy of the Occult
The Magic of Chant-O-Matics
Gypsy Fortune Telling Layout Sheet
Secrets of Gypsy Dream Reading
The Book of African Divination
La Verdad Sobre La Comunicacion Con Los Espiritus
The Committee
Cardinal's Sin
Ray Buckland's Magic Cauldron
Rituales Precticos Con Velas
Buckland Gypsie's Domino Divination Cards
Advanced Candle Magic
Witchcraft Yesterday and Today
Gypsy Fortune Telling Tarot Kit
Gypsy Witchcraft and Magic
Gypsy Dream Dictionary
Coin Divination
Buckland Romani Tarot Deck and Book
Wicca for Life
The Witch Book
Wicca - Practicas Y Principios De La Brujeria
Ellenguaje De Las Monedas
The Fortune Telling Book
Signs, Symbols and Omens
Cards of Alchemy
Wicca for One
Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications
The Spirit Book
DVD: Witchcraft - Rebirth of the Old Religion
Mediumship and Spirit Communication
Gypsy Love Magic Secrets
The Liberty Squadron
Churchill's Secret Spy
Atomic Sunrise
Unproduced Screenplays:
The Executive and Miss Kitty
Positively the Last of Dracula
The Wiitiko Inheritance
The Death-Sleep Conspiracy
Conjure a Demon!
Captain Willoughby's Big Adventure
The Spell of the Gypsy
Please visit Mr. Buckland's web site:
http://raybuckland.com/index.html
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Living the Wiccan Life, Episode 14 with Raymond Buckland
The Reverend Don Lewis interviews Dr. Raymond Buckland.at the
Universal Light Expo in Columbus Ohio.
The Reverend Don Lewis interviews Dr. Raymond Buckland.at the
Universal Light Expo in Columbus Ohio.
Raymond Buckland, Witchcraft: Yesterday and Today Part 1
Raymond Buckland, Witchcraft: Yesterday and Today Part 2
Raymond Buckland, Witchcraft: Yesterday and Today Part 3
Raymond Buckland, Witchcraft: Yesterday and Today Part 4
Raymond Buckland, Witchcraft: Yesterday and Today Part 5