Members of the 1734 and initiated Wiccans (the Wica) in the
London area are voicing concern, which is becoming increasingly public, with
regard the links below, representing the alleged activities of a group known as
the Order of the Horse and Moon, who claim to practise Cochranian Wicca.
The Wica/Wiccans are concerned because the group does not
have a recognised and official lineage. This is a polite way of saying that the
lineage is non-existent.
1734 (the Wilson Stream) and CTC (The Cochrane Tradition)
and also Traditions inspired by the works of Robert Cochrane (which remain
quite distinct from Cochrane's actual Tradition), equally voice concern as the
prefix 'Cochranian' is a modern appellation, used in order to suggest certain
preferred aspects of praxis that are wholly at odds with those of Wicca.
Therefore, the usage is incorrect and to be blunt, rubbish.
It is to quote the words of another, an oxymoron. Even
allowing for a degree of cross pollination during the last half century and
dual initiation, the streams of Cochrane and Gardner remain totally separate;
their distinctly unique ethos, secures absolute diversity, one from the other.
It is not possible be a Cochranian Wiccan and unlikely that
a network of Cochranian Wiccan covens should exist, outside of the imagination.
Perusal of the websites show there to be very little mention of Cochrane or
Wilson, the content is predominately pop-wicca (lower case c). It appears that
the use of various names such as those mentioned, is a marketing ploy to
ensnare and confuse the gullible.
The above statement is made with the full knowledge of and
the content has been approved by, members of the CTC and 1734. Readers are
advised to be vigilant.
THE ORDER OF THE PUTTING THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART
OFFICIAL CTC WEBSITES FOR COMPARISON (RECOMMENDED)
OFFICIAL 1734 WEBSITES FOR COMPARISON (RECOMMENDED)
Cochranian Wicca, is as you say, an oxymoron.
ReplyDeleteCochrane never, though it is rumoured, had a Wiccan initiation. This despite requested proof never appearing in solid form, has been spread by Pretenders over the last ten years or so. No evidence of this has come forward, so the rumours, unproven must be treated as nothing more but hearsay.
There is one holder of the the stream (virtue) directly from Cochrane (though there have been many pretenders) and that is the Maid of Clan Tubal Cain, Shani Oates.
However, many have been inspired by Cochrane, and those include 1734 and The Regency, which do not claim a direct stream from him, but influence by him. The difference is subtle but important.
Wiccan linage goes back (and is traceable) to Gerald Gardner (or Alex Saunders if of the other brand of Wica) - it is an initiatory tradition.
Hence, here we have yet more Pretenders to the Lineage of both Streams.
It simply will not do ~ those that know, ken the difference, for they have the eyes to see; what they have they hold.
Thank you for bringing this to the attention of those who need to know.
The one common denominator that brings both streams together is Truth.
May it shine brightly for All to see.