this store, Lady Rhea would have the opportunity to meet key figures such as Eddie Buczynski, the founder of Welsh Traditionalist Witchcraft and the Minoan Brotherhood. Work with Minoan Brotherhood Training alongside Buczynski, Lady Rhea came to understand and practice Welsh tradition. Aiding in the formation of the Minoan Brotherhood starting in 1977, they both sought to allow same-sex couples the opportunity to equally participate in rituals. Despite the Minoan Brotherhood being exclusively male, there was still an underlying emphasis on gender equality. Aspects of this belief are highlighted by marking the tradition's primary deity as Cretan Snake Goddess, Rhea. Soon after Lady Rhea's establishment as high priestess, her then-husband Ammund also became initiated. Those still active in WICA and the Minoan Brotherhood can trace their lineage back to either Lady Rhea or Buczynski. After the passing of Lady Rhea's partner, Eddie Buczynski, she laid the ground rule that individuals initiated into the brotherhood would refer to themselves as an "Edwardian Wiccan" as a gesture of honor for his work. In 1978, Lady Rhea joined the Minoan Sisterhood with Carol Bulzone (Lady Miw), a group started by Buczynski. Career Enchanted Candles While working at Magickal Childe in 1979, Lady Rhea began her first adventure into entrepreneurship through a product called "The Enchanted Candle." Beginning by selling at Magickal Childe, she eventually sold them at her own stores, Enchantments and Magickal Realms, starting in 1982. This product is a tall, cylindrical candle that contains magickally hand carved seals, exotic oils for scent, and glitter designs. Burning for up to seven days, consumers may place an intention upon the candle and allegedly experience results. Intentions such as "uncrossing, healing, weight loss, love drawing, and fast luck" are included as purposes. On Lady Rhea's website, customers can choose from candles focused in a breadth of different areas such as love, finance, blessing, energy, and motivation. She would later publish a book titled The Enchanted Candle, revealing the process behind creating them and their ingredients. This product soon became a popular cult fixture in the New York occult scene. Shops Starting in 1982, Lady Rhea opened a store called Enchantments with her partner, Carole Bulzone. This was located on 9th street in the East Village of Manhattan. Lady Rhea stated in an interview that she "wanted to bring more of the craft to the public" but the driving factor to open the store was