Reclaiming is an ever-evolving tradition of Witchcraft that is rooted in Eco-feminism and the Feri Tradition. It is dedicated to personal empowerment, teaching and unifying spirit with political and social action. Known for it’s non-hierarchical structure, this initiatory tradition instills in us a commitment to do the work of the Goddess in the world. This workshop will provide an overview of the history of the Reclaiming tradition, review Reclaiming’s Principles of Unity, and model participatory learning through simple exercises.  
 
Birch is a queer witch who has been teaching/priesting in the Reclaiming tradition for over nine years and recently completed his Reclaiming Initiation. He has taught at Reclaiming witchcamps up and down the east coast, and other Reclaiming classes throughout the southeast and at his home in North Carolina. His current work focuses on using magical principles as a way of developing community and community leaders, the healing power available to humans in the natural realms, and opening to the divine. Birch relishes his hermit side and practices shamatha-vipashyana meditation regularly. He is a devotee of the tarot, and has been working with White Tara, the green dragon of peace and healing, and Brigid. In the past couple of years, he has been spinning and knitting magic.