In pagan thought, the earth and heavens were a reflection of the majesty of Nature, of which the people were themselves a part. But to the Jews and Christians, Nature as a whole (including the sun and the heavens) was seen to be a servant of God, who was said to have created everything: 'The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handiwork' (Psalm 19:1). Jehovah was said to transcend even Nature herself and, because of this, the true harmony between humankind and Nature was forfeit. In contrast, the pagan believers maintained that the inexplicable divine was manifest within Nature, which enveloped both the gods and society. The belief was shattered for all time by the orthodox establishment when natural harmony was discarded in favor of subservience.

— Laurence Gardner

Pagan Ancestry

Over the decades, several events clarified my bloodline and "the gift" that came with it. One could say that I stumbled upon the revelation as I grew older. I avoided publically identifying myself with Witchcraft due to its stigma and the effort required to clear up misconceptions. It was a deeply personal thing that I felt was no one's business but mine. However, as time has passed, I have embraced my ancestry as a rich tradition reaching back into the ancient matriarchal world before the evils of Christianity.

My primary influences are:

What is a Wizzan?

As my spiritual philosophy evolved, I wanted a unique name for a person on the spiritual path, that being, "One who lives within their Inner Realm." After months of contemplation, a strange spelling came to me in a moment of "sudden insight" that I was sure did not exist in our vocabulary — Wizzan. When I looked up the odd word, I almost fell off my chair when I discovered it existed and had an etymological meaning of "to know" and "to see."

Therefore, "I am a Wizzan" and those who follow the Wizzan Way are Wizzans.

Wizzans are those with pure hearts who seek the mysteries of the Inner Realm. They live within their Inner Realm and are aware of its psycho-emotional spectrum. They embody all paths leading to the ONE PATH within them. They are witches, wizards, magicians, shamans, dragons, elves, fairies, mystics, healers, yoga practitioners, and seekers all wrapped up in one dynamic. They are a conscious living current of psycho-emotional energy.

The Witch's Mark

Twenty years before I knew of my ancestral roots, I tattooed the Witch's mark on my palm on an intuitive whim. I had no idea this mark was anything but the Seed of Life of Sacred Geometry. I was fascinated with the math of nature. The Witch's Mark, often referred to as the "Daisy Wheel" or "Hexenrad" in European folklore, is a symbol that played a significant role in the history of Witchcraft and the persecution of witches during the witch trials. This mark was believed to be a physical or mystical sign identifying an individual as a Witch.

My Witchy Background

In May 2014, I had a spiritual experience that unlocked a profound mystical dimension that lasted over five weeks. My deepest intuitions were unequivocally validated throughout this period, leaving no room for doubt. It became undeniably clear that I possessed a genetic predisposition for mystical experiences. While my life story comprises a mysterious tapestry of experiences, the list below highlights some pivotal moments that contributed to my realization:

- I was born into a bloodline of gypsies, rooted in the Strega tradition of Italian Witchcraft. Stregheria means "Witchcraft". It's sometimes called "La Vecchia Religione" ("the Old Religion"). Strega is the Italian word for "Witch".

- As I grew older, access to the Mysterium Tremendum (numinous) was natural and familiar, a sense that I was connected to an alternate dimension within our world, an organic realm unlocked from within.

- I was 'abnormally' attracted to haunted houses, scary movies, and mystical subjects. This affection gave way to the music of Led Zeppelin at the age of 12, which led me on a 40-year journey into the mysteries of the occult. Those familiar with Led Zeppelin know their music was crafted in Western magick with Druidic roots. They expressed both the light and dark elements of occultism.

- A Woman in Black appeared to me standing on top of a palm tree when I was around the age of six. She reappeared in 2014 when I had a 5-week Kundalini experience, the details of which are in my biography. I later discovered in ancient art, the palm tree was connected to the Kundalini, typically with a deity standing on top of the tree. There was no way I could have known this as a child.

- In my early 30s, I was mysteriously drawn to the "seed of life" symbol and tattooed it on my right palm (above). It wasn't until  30 years later that I discovered it was a witch mark called the Daisy Wheel, also known as the  Hexafoil, known during the period of the witch trials (broadly the 16th and 17th centuries).

- I developed a sense that my Witch Mother had burned at the stake in the Inquisition and felt compelled to write a song and publish a music video (below) about her last moment on the stake.

- I experienced life-altering initiations through the Serpent Power (Kundalini) on my spiritual journey which opened a hidden realm revealing occult secrets I found years later in the works of Laurence Gardner and Nicholas DeVere. The ancestral aspect of my Kundalini experience in May of 2014 was confirmed in shocking detail. There was also a mysterious connection to the occultist Austin Osman Spare. Thus, I became convinced that on some level I am connected to the Dragon Legacy.


Ode to the Witch

This song is dedicated to my Witch Mother and all the courageous souls who endured the Inquisition. To the Witches of Salem, the Witches of Pendle Forest, the Aberdeen Witches, the Witches of Llandona, and every brave, beautiful goddess around the world who boldly stood against orthodox tyranny. As proud pagans, they defied the malevolent Christian Church, even under the most brutal torture methods in history.

Everything that was magic to the ears, and all that was fresh air to the subjugated, became denounced [by the Roman Church] as sinister and occult. The great enlightenment of the Grail Code of service was condemned in a series of brutal Inquisitions from 1203, and anything remotely connected with the female ethic was dubbed Witchcraft.

— Laurence Gardner

As I evolved through my 40-year spiritual quest, I was increasingly drawn to the Left-Hand Path through the Druidic music of Led Zeppelin, which led me to the works of occultist Austin Osman Spare. He brought to my attention the subject of atavistic resurgence, which is the manifestation of atavistic memories that have their origins in earlier species on the evolutionary ladder. In Spare's worldview, the "soul" was the continuing influence of "the ancestral animals" from which humans had evolved. During my Kundalini release, I experienced "inner" serpentine shape-shifting that matched a painting of Spare, the details of which are amazing. Another manifestation of this subjective metamorphosis was a Samurai.

This dragon energy or "Serpent Power" led me to research its origins through Hinduism, Druidic folklore, and finally to Nicholas de Vere's book, "The Dragon Legacy: The Secret History of an Ancient Bloodline." In this work, I found shocking similarities to my mystical experiences and knowledge obtained directly within. Like the Woman in Black on top of the palm tree, the topics in this book were revealed nine years before I read it. This further confirmed the organic, ancestral bloodline I was connected to. In De Vere's work, he delves deeply into the history and origins of Witchcraft. Another revealing source that coincided with the occult sources of Led Zeppelin was Laurence Gardner's book, "Realm of the Ring Lords: The Myth and Magic of the Grail Quest."

As I've grown older, I've come to terms with my genetic inheritance. But for some, the word "Witch" relates to evil forces, child sacrifice, and high wickedness. However, the history of Witchcraft is a mystical tradition commonly misunderstood. It is a tradition filled with the wonders of light and the mysteries of darkness. It is deeply rooted in nature and contains secrets reserved only for those initiated by the Whispering Wind. Thus, I am a Wizzan.

To learn more about the history of Witchcraft, I recommend books by Raven Grimassi:


Some Witchy History

While the term "witch" has historically been associated with women, there have been male practitioners of the craft throughout history. The book, "Male Witches in Early Modern Europe" by Lara Apps and Andrew Gow presents evidence for the deliberate female genderization of the witch culture. Through historical writings such as the Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of Witches), the authors present quotations that bring to light the male witches of the Inquisition that comprised 25% of the persecutions. 

The idea that witches possess magical powers to alter nature or affect people from a distance with curses and spells is more fantasy than reality. Actual magical workings affect the practitioner and their experience with the target of their ritual. This means occult workings shift the practitioner's perception, which affects their relationship with nature and society. This "inner evolution" results in experiences uncommon, in fact, beyond comprehension to the average person. One of these manifestations is Kundalini, which has a rich history in Hinduism and has been studied by psychologists.

More on the Daisy Wheel

The Daisy Wheel is a circular or wheel-like symbol, typically composed of interconnected lines and curves. It is often adorned with symbols such as crosses, pentacles, or other esoteric markings. The design can vary, but its circular shape and intricate patterns characterize it.

Historical Significance:

During the witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, authorities and witch-hunters were obsessed with identifying individuals they believed to be practicing witchcraft. They believed witches had made pacts with the devil and received a mark from him, allowing them to perform their dark deeds.

The Daisy Wheel became one of the symbols associated with this witch-hunting hysteria. Witch-hunters claimed that witches would receive this mark on their bodies, often hidden in places like the armpits or genital area, where it would be invisible to others. It was believed that this mark was insensitive to pain and would not bleed when pricked with a needle, which was used as a method to identify witches.

The Witch's Pricking:

Witch-hunters would conduct "witch pricking" or "witch testing" to find the Witch's Mark on a suspected witch. This involved examining a person's body for insensible spots or blemishes. If such a spot was found, it was considered evidence of witchcraft, and the accused individual would face severe persecution, torture, and even execution.

The Role of Fear and Superstition:

The widespread fear and superstition of the time fueled the belief in the Witch's Mark and the use of pricking. People were quick to accuse their neighbors or acquaintances of witchcraft, and the witch-hunting craze led to the tragic persecution of countless innocent individuals, particularly women.

The Witch's Mark, symbolized by the Daisy Wheel, is a historical artifact from a dark period of witch-hunting in Europe. It highlights the superstition and fear that characterized the witch trials and serves as a stark reminder of the harm caused by the unfounded accusations of witchcraft.