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Kirk White, Golden Dawn Healing, and Pagan Politics – Ep. 1
Kirk White is an author, witch, psychotherapist, and Licensed East Asian Medical Practitioner. He’s studied many magickal traditions, such as Freemasonry and the Golden Dawn, and has participated in organizations like Covenant of the Goddess and Cherry Hill Seminary. He currently serves as a legislator for the state of Vermont.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs9QigYCmXs
In this conversation, we dive into his work and background, discussing what it’s like to walk so many different paths, plus what it feels like to be an openly pagan politician.
These are the conversational highlights, my friends, but I’d strongly encourage you to watch or listen to the full interview!
Alright, let’s get to it!
Childhood Faeries, Parapsychology, and Organizations
Kirk says he was a weird kid—always aware of spirits and faeries. He had a somewhat eccentric aunt who encouraged his curiosity by showing him things like pendulums. At the age of 11, he received a copy of Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson. From those instructions, he scrounged up a set of magickal tools and began practicing.
His formal exploration began at the University of Vermont, where he attended a residential parapsychology program. This enabled him to meet like-minded individuals—or as he puts it, “other people like me”—a small group of which began covening together in the 1980s.
Over time, Kirk was able to channel his experience into leadership roles in the wider pagan community. He founded and served as president of Cherry Hill Seminary, which provides education and practical training in Pagan and nature-based spiritualities. He’s also served as co-president of Covenant of the Goddess, one of the oldest and largest non-profit interfaith organizations for Wiccans and Witches in the United States.
Today, Kirk has taken this leadership experience to the state level, where he currently serves as a legislator for Vermont—but we’ll get to that in a bit.
Healing Modalities
Kirk is a Licensed East Asian Medical Practitioner, so acupuncture is part of his day job (or… one of his day jobs). He’s studied Chinese Medicine, Vedic Medicine, Greek Humoral Medicine, and folk healing. Suffice it to say, a lot of his practice is centered around healing.
To unify this diverse knowledge base, Kirk has developed his own healing modality that examines how illness manifests energetically. It all sounds rather fascinating, so be sure to check out this section of the interview where he explains more details. As luck would have it, he’ll be presenting some of this information in an upcoming workshop at Summer Magick Fest 2026, which… brings me to my next section…
Summer Magick Fest 2026 Workshops
Kirk will be teaching workshops later this year at Summer Magick Fest 2026. If you’re not familiar with the festival, check out their website or go read one of my recap posts from last year.
Here’s what he’s got planned:
Freemasonry & the Golden Dawn: Old Men’s Mysteries for Modern People
This class is an exploration of the history, activities and practices of these two ceremonial groups. We will debunk myths, give away “secrets”, talk about magick, and explain how these groups can be used to transform one’s self and one’s world. Come with your questions about how Freemasonry influenced the development of British Traditional Wicca. Kirk is Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont and Imperator/Hierophant of the Beth-El Temple in Vermont.
Lessons in Ritual Triage or “When Good Rituals Go Bad”
This will be an anecdote-filled discussion on what makes a ritual a good one or a bad one. Over the years, the presenter has been to some amazingly powerful rituals, some plain duds, and some downright dangerous ones. We will talk about how each got that way and various techniques to make energy flow, get everyone involved, stir up positive change for people, while keeping everyone safe and sane. We will also explore the contrast between ritual and ritual theater and how the size of your group (10, 100, or 1000 participants) requires different planning.
Witching Wellness
The witch walks the line between the worlds, weaving the forces of the plants, the stars, the elements, the spirits, magic and medicine, mind and body, to bring healing (or harm when necessary) to themselves and their communities. Placed into the magical worldview of medieval European folk medicine and magic, yet also drawing on Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Greek humoral medicine, we will begin to explore how these forces are woven together and can be used for health, happiness, growth, and balance. We will cover basic theory, learn and practice assessment/diagnostic methods, and learn how to choose or create the right treatment strategy based on those findings. Beginners will leave with a firm foundation on which to begin growing while more advanced healers will gain strategies and skills to better define, refine, and deepen their current skill set.
Kirk’s Books
Here are some of Kirk’s books for you to peruse.
He says that Operative Freemasonry is a “cult classic” if you’re a Freemason. It’s supposed to explain how you can make the masonic rituals initiatic rather than just a bunch of people getting together and going through the motions.
Now… I’m certainly not a Freemason, but something he said about that purpose really stuck out to me. Regardless of what spiritual affiliation you have, there will always be people whose highest level of achievement is the memorization of ritual words and actions—form and function—rather than developing a complete understanding of what those things represent on an energetic level. You can see that in Christian congregations just as much as you can in Wiccan circles. And apparently, it happens often enough in Freemasonry that Kirk was inspired to write a book about it.
There’s a difference between wisdom and understanding. And knowledge is its own thing, too.
Handling Multiple Traditions
I’ve seen people who love to claim how they’re an initiate of this tradition and an initiate of that tradition, yada yada yada, but nowhere along the line do they ever finish anything. I could rant about that for another few paragraphs, but instead, I’ll just say this: at a certain point, it can easily just become about vanity.
Kirk has probably participated in almost every magickal tradition that I’ve ever heard of. Just to recap some of that: he’s been in Druidry, British Traditional Witchcraft, Freemasonry, and the Golden Dawn, but the list doesn’t stop there. Most importantly, however, he says that he doesn’t approach these as a dilettante. In other words, Kirk doesn’t do these things superficially or for his own amusement—rather, his intention is a serious one. He means to go as far as possible. And the thing is… that’s a real time commitment.
Naturally, I asked Kirk how he handles this. First, he made a joke about sacrificing eating and sleeping, but in the end, he said the real answer is to master one before you move to another.
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More InfoHe compares it to people studying martial arts. They’ll get an entry-level belt in one style, then another in a different style, rinse and repeat. But they never get their black belt in anything. And if, instead, they focused on one, the skills learned through mastery would have made all subsequent styles easier and faster to learn. I’ve never studied martial arts, so I can’t say I have first-hand knowledge of how often that happens, but it certainly sounds like a good metaphor for this subject!
Paganism in Politics
It might not surprise you that nearly 90% of the US Congress members follow some form of Christianity. And while it’s quite difficult to get accurate statistics on things like that, I was actually able to find some if you’re curious.
My point is that it’s not every day that you get to speak to someone in politics who does not identify with one on the mainstream world religions—and certainly an even rarer occurrence for that individual to be open about their beliefs being pagan.
But that’s Kirk for you! He says he has plenty of skeletons, but no closets to hide them in. And he’s pretty much open about everything—so far as I can tell.
I would have guessed that such a position would have certainly sparked conflicts, but when I asked Kirk about it, he painted an almost idyllic picture where people are elected based on their merits rather than their labels… and where little old ladies run up to him to talk about witchcraft, saying “we had a coven back in the 60s!”
It almost made me want to move to Vermont. You definitely don’t want to miss this portion of the interview.
Finding Kirk White Online
If you’re looking to find out more about Kirk White or get contact information, then look no further!
- Facebook: @revkirkwhite
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_White
- Email: kirkwhitevt (at) gmail (dot) com\
And you can find his official government page here, at the Vermont General Assembly’s website:
https://legislature.vermont.gov/people/single/2024/34694
Either way, he should be pretty easy to find!
Signature Question
In Kirk’s answer to the signature question, he spoke of hearing the “music” around him in nature—the sound of the wind in the trees, the birds singing, or the voices of land spirits. It was really quite a beautiful thought! As per usual, I don’t like to mince other people’s words here, so go and listen to the end of the interview—you can hear it straight from him.
And once you do that (or hey, even if you don’t), spend a few minutes thinking about this question: what type of “music” is around you on a daily basis? (Hint: we’re talking about things that don’t fit the standard definition for composed and recorded music.)
Conclusion
I had a great time chatting with Kirk. Although a good deal of our conversation was spent discussing traditions I don’t personally participate in, I think we were still able to connect on some of the underlying principles. And to top it off, I always find it fascinating to hear how others practice. I’m really looking forward to meeting him in person later this year. If you’d also like to have that opportunity, grab a ticket to Summer Magick Fest. We can all hang out!
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"The processes whereby a man may so perfect and ripen his own consciousness, may so purify and change his body, that he may have awareness of his immortal part that was attained by our ancient brethren, are the real secrets of Freemasonry. They are indicated with sufficient detail and clearness in the rites and symbols of the Craft Lodge degrees."
Paul Foster Case, The Masonic Letter G.
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Anti-Masonry has existed almost since the first London Lodges united to form the first Grand Lodge. In 1724 the Gormogons formed in London to oppose Masonry with ridicule and derision. The Scald Miserables, also from London, formed in about 1741. Neither group lasted long, or had any great effect on membership and Masonic works.
Similar groups exist to this day, but still enjoy little influence.
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The first Grand Lodge - of London and Westminster - was established by four London Lodges on 24 June 1717. A rival Grand Lodge, known as the Grand Lodge of England According to the Ancient Institutions, was established in London in 1751. These two Grand Lodges - the Ancients and the Moderns - merged to form the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of England in 1813.
Grand Lodges were formed in Ireland in 1729, and Scotland in 1736.
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The Latin register of William Molart, prior of Canterbury, records a 'respectable Lodge' being called in 1429 under the patronage of Henry Chichely, the Archbishop of Canterbury, comprising Thomas Stapylton as Master, John Morris as Warden, fifteen Fellow Craft and three Entered Apprentice Masons, all named. Chichely is claimed to have been Grand Master of English Masons until 1443.
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Interested in Freemasonry in English and live within the Bremen area? North Sea Armed Forces Lodge cordially invites you to partake of an evening of convivial conversation, a chance to learn more about Craft Masonry in a relaxed atmosphere on Monday, 20 April 2026, beginning at 18.00.
We work in English, but the evening will be conducted in German.
Contact the Secretary through the Lodge website for further information.
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Each Mason in a Lodge who has a role to play in the Ritual has their own symbol or sign. The two main supporting officers have two each, and the Master three.
The Master of the Lodge sits before the Tracing Boards, which contain the plan of work for the Lodge, a position dating back to the time of operative Masons, and the directions the Apprentices and Journeymen would be given from the architectural plans held by the Master Builder.
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The Consecration of a Lodge usually happens just once, when the Lodge is first opened officially by their Grand Master, and the Charter of the Lodge is handed over as recognition that this new Lodge is Just and Regular.
In East Germany, in the early Nineties, many Lodges forced to close by the National Socialists were re-opened and Consecrated once more, allowing them to work after almost fifty years of darkness.
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There are many stories surrounding the creation of Freemasonry, some contain a grain of truth, others are clearly no more than legends, fantasy.
One of the latter, formulated by Dr George Oliver (1782-1867), was that real Masons stemmed from the time of Adam's son Seth, while spurious, or false Freemasons from Cain. The doctor was, apparently, a well-known writer of Masonic theory and fiction in his time, not all of which can be judged accurate.
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Some forms of Freemasonry, especially in Europe, like to trace their history back to the Knights of Jerusalem and the days when - in the eleventh century - pilgrims to Jerusalem needed to be protected and cared for. As a symbol of this connection they carry a sword.
Whether there is truly a connection is debatable, but the sword has a specific meaning for Masons: we will protect those in need, as much as we would protect ourselves.
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Probably the most famous piece of Masonic music written is The Magic Flute (KV 620, Die Zauberflöte) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), first performed in Vienna in 1791.
Its references to Freemasonry, and to figures of the time well known for their Masonic connections, have influenced many over the centuries since, and selections of the music are played in Lodges to this day.
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The Freemasons of Ireland are to donate the money they were paid for hosting an interview between Conor McGregor and Tucker Carlson to charity.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0420/1508594-freemasons-mcgregor/
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Whilst appreciating that the Super Bowl in the USA has come to an end, the Superb Owl for Freemasons is a well accepted symbol of calm wisdom that continues throughout the year.
It was also one of the symbols adopted by Adam Weißhaupt in Bavaria for his student fraternity, which later became the Illuminati.
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English architect Bligh Bond, who died OTD in 1945, joined the #Freemasons, Theosophical Society, Society for Psychical Research, and the #Rosicrucian movement before his #Glastonbury "psychic archaeology" project https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/uk/glastonbury/?s=mb #travel
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Members of the Illuminati (a short-lived Masonic fraternity in Germany during the late eighteenth century) were given a new, secret name. This was based on the Egyptian custom of giving a true name, and a good name.
The good (or little) name was made public while the true (or big) name remained a secret only shared with selected fellow initiates. Abyssinian Christians followed the same tradition, two names being given at baptism
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Euclid, the "Father of Mathematics" taught geometry three hundred years BCE, and for many is also considered one of the Fathers of Freemasonry. He is called such in one of the oldest Masonic manuscripts, the Regius MS, dated about 1390, and also in Anderson's Constitutions.
His work resonates throughout the scientific world to this day, and especially for Masons with the Pythagorean Theorem, or 47th Proposition.
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Talking to newly initiated Turkish brethren in Hamburg recently, they highlighted two factors of their membership which had impressed them.
Trust and Fellowship.
Both had felt immediately welcomed into the Lodge by their older brethren. Both had felt trust throughout the process for those who were guiding them on their first steps in Freemasonry, despite initial trepidation. Both are now filled with curiosity for the future.
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The term "Just and Regular" is used to refer to Lodges which have been judged so by a higher authority - the Grand Lodge - which has also been judged to be Regular, and which ascertains that all the requirements for a Masonic Lodge are kept, and that a Patent can be issued to certify this.
A Lodge which has its Patent removed for whatever reason, is no longer considered Just and Regular, and is locked out from all the Masonic rights of Regular Freemasonry.
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There are many Masonic symbols, but only one which can easily be interpreted in almost every walk of life: the Beehive. This is a sign of plenty, of good will and of nourishment.
Possibly the first to mention the bee - and the beehive as a Lodge - as a Masonic symbol in writing was Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), in his satirical work "Letter from the Grand Mistress of the Female Free-Masons" (1724).
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