Raymond Buckland (31 August 1934 – 27 September 2017) whose craft name was Robat, was an English writer on the subject of Wicca and the occult, and a significant figure in the history of Wicca, of which he was a high priest in both the Gardnerian and Seax-Wica traditions.
According to his written works, primarily Witchcraft from the Inside, published in 1971, he was the first person in the United States to openly admit to being a practitioner of Wicca, and he introduced the lineage of Gardnerian Wicca to the United States in 1964, after having been initiated by Gerald Gardner's then-high priestess Monique Wilson in Britain the previous year. He later formed his own tradition dubbed Seax-Wica which focuses on the symbolism of Anglo-Saxon paganism.
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Some of their strengths
Raymond Buckland has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Kind, Passionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Imaginative, Truthful, and Selfless.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Raymond Buckland is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Raymond Buckland well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Truthful and Kind
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Raymond Buckland as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.
A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Raymond Buckland is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Raymond Buckland tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Raymond Buckland's challenges
While Raymond Buckland has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Raymond Buckland can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Stubborn, Difficult, Perfectionist, Hypocritical, and Self-centered.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Raymond Buckland's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Raymond Buckland must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Unrealistic and Indecisive
Raymond Buckland is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Raymond Buckland also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
