Oathbound: The Secret Societies of Witchcraft

A Livestream Class with Brian Cain

Sunday, February 22 at 6:45 pm in The Arcane Chamber

Witchcraft was never meant to be a public spectacle — it was born as a religion of Mystery, of priesthood and power shared only through lived experience. From its revival in the 1950s to the living temples of today, the Craft has remained oathbound not to conceal, but to consecrate. We keep it secret because we keep it sacred — and no mystery can ever truly be revealed; it must be experienced.

In Oathbound: The Secret Societies of Witchcraft, High Priest Brian Cain explores the origins and living current of the witch’s priesthood — tracing its evolution from the mid-century covens to its many incarnations today. This class delves into the theology, culture, and purpose of initiatory Craft: the magical current of initiation, the divine polarity of the God and Goddess, and the continuing line of witches as seed-bearers of older faiths. It also examines how the Craft itself emerged as a quiet rebellion — a sacred resistance against the established church of its era — restoring the Old Religion in modern form.

Why You’ll Want to Know This:

This class is for those who feel called to understand why the Craft was structured as a secret priesthood — and what that means for us today. By exploring its origins, its initiatory current, and its evolving culture, you will gain deeper insight into what makes witchcraft a living religion rather than a collection of rituals. You will come away with a renewed reverence for the Mysteries, a richer sense of lineage, and a clearer understanding that secrecy, when rightly held, is itself an act of devotion.