Ian Corrigan
Encyclopedia
Ian Corrigan is an American Neopagan writer, teacher, musician and ritualist whose work has influenced both the Wicca
n and Neo-druidic
branches of the Pagan movement.
Free School. In the late 1970s he helped to found the Chameleon Club, which has played a part in Pagan and alternative organizing since that time. He is a principal organizer of the Starwood Festival
and the WinterStar Symposium.
In 1983 he received his 3rd degree initiation in "Celtic Traditional Wicca
", specifically in the New England Covens of Traditionalist Witches (N.E.C.T.W.) lineage. Corrigan spent some years as High Priest of CauldronFire Temple, during which time he was a frequent speaker and performer at Pagan festivals in the Northeast and Midwest. He was recruited by Isaac Bonewits
to serve on the Board of Directors of Ar nDraiocht Fein (ADF)
. In 1990 he helped to found Stone Creed Grove, ADF, and became more active in North American Neo-druidic teaching and organizing. He served as ADF’s Chief Liturgist and first elected Vice-Archdruid, and as Archdruid for a short time. He is a founder of the Wellspring Gathering, the annual meeting of ADF, which is held at Brushwood Folklore Center
in May. As of 2006, he is serving as Preceptor of ADF's Clergy Council, and remains a frequent teacher and performer at festivals.
, his first recording was on Neandir: Lady of the Flame with Victoria Ganger. Along with Liafal, his partner and priestess , he is part of Awen, a Pagan folk duet. He is also part of the Starwood Sizzlers and ACE
's house band Chameleon, and has recorded with both.
Wicca
Wicca , is a modern Pagan religious movement. Developing in England in the first half of the 20th century, Wicca was popularised in the 1950s and early 1960s by a Wiccan High Priest named Gerald Gardner, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and "witchcraft," and its adherents "the Wica."...
n and Neo-druidic
Neo-Druidism
Neo-Druidism or Neo-Druidry, commonly referred to as Druidism or Druidry by its adherents, is a form of modern spirituality or religion that generally promotes harmony and worship of nature, and respect for all beings, including the environment...
branches of the Pagan movement.
Training, teaching and contributions
Corrigan's public teaching efforts began in 1976, when he taught ‘Witchcraft, Magic & the Occult’ for the Kent State UniversityKent State University
Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest...
Free School. In the late 1970s he helped to found the Chameleon Club, which has played a part in Pagan and alternative organizing since that time. He is a principal organizer of the Starwood Festival
Starwood Festival
The Starwood Festival is a seven-day Neo-Pagan, New Age, multi-cultural and world music festival presented in mid- to late July. Approximately 1,500 people attend including staff, speakers and entertainers. The Starwood Festival is a camping event which holds workshops on a variety of subjects...
and the WinterStar Symposium.
In 1983 he received his 3rd degree initiation in "Celtic Traditional Wicca
Celtic Wicca
Celtic Wicca is a modern tradition of Wicca that incorporates some elements of Celtic mythology. It employs the same basic theology, rituals and beliefs as most other forms of Wicca...
", specifically in the New England Covens of Traditionalist Witches (N.E.C.T.W.) lineage. Corrigan spent some years as High Priest of CauldronFire Temple, during which time he was a frequent speaker and performer at Pagan festivals in the Northeast and Midwest. He was recruited by Isaac Bonewits
Isaac Bonewits
Phillip Emmons Isaac Bonewits was an influential American Druid who published a number of books on the subject of Neopaganism and magic. He was also a liturgist, singer and songwriter, and founded the Druidic organisation Ár nDraíocht Féin, as well as the Neopagan civil rights group, the Aquarian...
to serve on the Board of Directors of Ar nDraiocht Fein (ADF)
Ár nDraíocht Féin
Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship, Inc. is a non-profit religious organization dedicated to the study and further development of modern, Neo-druidism practice....
. In 1990 he helped to found Stone Creed Grove, ADF, and became more active in North American Neo-druidic teaching and organizing. He served as ADF’s Chief Liturgist and first elected Vice-Archdruid, and as Archdruid for a short time. He is a founder of the Wellspring Gathering, the annual meeting of ADF, which is held at Brushwood Folklore Center
Brushwood Folklore Center
Brushwood Folklore Center L.L.C. is a family-operated spiritual center that runs events such as festivals, concerts and seminars, and hosts such events held by other organizations. It is a campground which accepts day passes, night passes, and seasonal camping sites. The facility is located in...
in May. As of 2006, he is serving as Preceptor of ADF's Clergy Council, and remains a frequent teacher and performer at festivals.
Music
Corrigan is best known as a singer, guitarist and performer, and is the author of several pieces of liturgical music in general use in the Pagan movement (the chant 'Hoof and Horn', included in the CD Chants: Ritual Music From Reclaiming and Friends (Serpentine Music Productions), being the most well-known). A member of the Society for Creative AnachronismSociety for Creative Anachronism
The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international living history group with the aim of studying and recreating mainly Medieval European cultures and their histories before the 17th century...
, his first recording was on Neandir: Lady of the Flame with Victoria Ganger. Along with Liafal, his partner and priestess , he is part of Awen, a Pagan folk duet. He is also part of the Starwood Sizzlers and ACE
Association for Consciousness Exploration
The Association for Consciousness Exploration LLC is an American organization based in Northeastern Ohio which produces events, books, and recorded media in the fields of "magic, mind-sciences, alternative lifestyles, comparative religion/spirituality, entertainment, holistic healing, and related...
's house band Chameleon, and has recorded with both.
Partial bibliography
- The Portal Book: Teachings and Works of Celtic Witchcraft
- Sacred Fire, Holy Well: A Druid's Grimoire of Lore, Worship & Magic
- The Book of the Dragon: A New Grimoire
- Druidheachd: Symbols and Rites of Druidry
- Grammary: Charms and Incantations
Partial discography
- Once Around the Wheel: Modern & Traditional Seasonal Songs - a workshop/performance
- Songs From the Wheel - music
- Neandir: Lady of the Flame - the first album of original music by and for members of the Society for Creative AnachronismSociety for Creative AnachronismThe Society for Creative Anachronism is an international living history group with the aim of studying and recreating mainly Medieval European cultures and their histories before the 17th century...
(with Victoria Ganger & Mike Ingalls) - Starwood Memories - live music compilation
- Starwood Memories II - live music compilation
- A Bardic Circle - live music compilation
- Starmony - with Victoria Ganger - chant workshop
- Beginning Practical Magic - lecture
- The Hub of the Wheel - lecture
- Basics of Ritual Worship - lecture
- The Cosmology of Wizardry - lecture
- Initiation and Initiatory Orders - panel discussion with Rev. Paul BeyerlPaul BeyerlRev. Paul Beyerl, born 1945 in Owen, Wisconsin, is known as an author and educator, and particularly as a Wiccan priest, in Wiccan and neopagan circles.- Biography :...
, Donald Michael KraigDonald Michael KraigDonald Michael Kraig is an American occult author and practitioner of ceremonial magic. Kraig has published six books, including his 1988 introduction to ceremonial magic, Modern Magick...
and Liafal - Sympathetic Magic - with Victoria Ganger & the Starwood Sizzlers - music
External links
- http://www.adf.org/about/bios/ian-corrigan