About Us

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For a quarter of a century, we have practiced our brand of Eclectic Traditional oath-bound, initiatory Wicca and taught it to the public* regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, political orientation, health, and class. We see more similarities than separation among people, and transform our differences into strength.

One of our founding mottos is “Everyone has a right to the Goddess.” Even YOU.

With a stubborn determination to survive we have weathered recessions, varying political climates, and attitudes to provide an excellent system of pagan education to our members, and to offer outstanding ritual worship for the benefit of the ancient Goddesses and Gods, and for Their worshipers.

How do we do it? For those interested in an extremely thorough pagan education, we have in place curricula for each of three levels of initiation. To earn a first degree initiation requires a minimum year and day, as does a second degree initiation. The curriculum is the same for each student, and only the best of our second degree initiates (Elders) teach.

​Our Elders practice what they teach, and they teach for the love of the Gods, our tradition, and our students. They receive no money, and obviously, put in even more time than our students are required to put in. That is one of our commitments to our members.

We are not only a school however, but a religious body. We meet to perform our seasonal festivals (Sabbats) eight times a year, always outdoors, and almost always out in the wild. In our quest for commitment and consistency, we have never missed a Sabbat. Our sabbats are led and performed by our students, which provides hands on experience and confidence to those who wish to commune with the Gods, and lead similar minded worshippers. In fact, many of our initiates have gone on to lead other groups they have joined, or groups they have formed.

​What does this mean on a personal level? My twenty years in our tradition has literally made me who I am today.

​Our High Priestess, Lady Morgana, instilled in my peers and me that this discipline is a way of life, a way of looking at the world, and to be generous with these joyous, life-affirming teachings.

Lady Morgana

Our teachings have remained constant over the past quarter century, yet we have adapted how we teach to the times. Your rate of progress is up to you- truly, you will get back what you put in. We have made it as convenient as possible for our members as to where they meet, and at what times. The testing process is likewise professional and the same for all. We do expect a lot from our people, mainly time and effort. If you want to be one of us, it will take dedication and effort, mainly to educating yourself.

Our Sabbats and other community functions are RSVP only events, but one does not have to be a student or member to attend. If you have never attended a ritual performed by memory (we never read our rituals) under the stars, out in Nature, we think you will find it very inspiring, as we do.

Drawing Down the Moon

We are the Inner Circle Sanctuary. We are proud of our tradition and would like to share it with you. We are proud of our founders and will carry on their legacy come Hel or high water. Welcome!

Lord Tanys, Inner Circle Sanctuary

*We once accepted anyone off the street in our classes - we no longer do so. An interview is now required
​and there is a possibility we are not the right fit for one another.

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Origins of Inner Circle Sanctuary - blog post
Improvise! Adapt! Overcome! Ostara during CoVid-19 - blog post
Introduction to ICS Wicca Classes

Our 3 Most Asked Questions

Is there a fee for classes?

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We ask for $15 a month in your first year and a day and $30 for every sabbat.

In lieu of cash as your monthly donation, you can donate to an area charity we approve of and turn in a receipt.

100% of all monies collected from monthly dues, group events,  and sabbats are donated to a charity. Donations are tracked collectively for members' review.​

What are your requirements?

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Attend your weekly class for a minimum of 'a year and a day'*

Be prepared for the weekly lesson (always advancing)

Memorize given materials

Learn to lay down, set up, cast, and close a magical ring

Learning about, regularly attending and participating in our 8 sabbats
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Maintain a consistent daily magical practice​

What are you looking for in a student?

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Someone with a desire to learn about the Craft and it's practices

Someone who wants to LIVE Wicca

Someone who wants to become a Leader in the Craft

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Learn More About Our Classes

Learn more about our 1st year classes

If you are a returning initiate of TOTIC, please visit our 2nd year class info

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Visit some of our members on the web...

Lady Atheona writes a blog, several in fact. She currently pens most of the posts here on ICS.
www.WitchItGood.com

Lady Sistterwolf is a poet and writer going by many pseudonyms. Our favorite is the one used during her slam poetry days: Suzi the Uzi.  
​www.poetrysue.com/

Lady Nashoba writes a blog that gives her all, always. "Truth, love, opinions and random thoughts, with usually zero tact."
www.​nashobawolfblog.wordpress.com