A reliable source tells me that as of two years ago, Edghill was heading an ‘ultra-conservative’ Gardnerian coven. Maybe that outcome fits better than my hypothesis of disillusionment with the contemporary Wiccan scene. Or maybe it’s the same thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A reliable source tells me that as of two years ago, Edghill was heading an ‘ultra-conservative’ Gardnerian coven. Maybe that outcome fits better than my hypothesis of disillusionment with the contemporary Wiccan scene. 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