In the 1960s, after briefly being involved with Gardnerian Wicca, Sanders founded his own tradition, which came to be known as . Along with his wife, Maxine Sanders , he established a coven that focused heavily on training and formal ritual structure.
Despite the drama, his tradition became one of the main branches of Wicca worldwide. Many influential leaders in the craft, such as Janet and Stewart Farrar, were originally trained by the Sanders. Historical Controversy alex sanders
Sanders claimed he was initiated into witchcraft at age seven by his grandmother, Mary Bibby, who he said surprised him in her kitchen while she was performing a ritual. In the 1960s, after briefly being involved with