In magickal organizations such as orders or covens, an in-group where the most potent secrets are taught to and practiced by people who have been in the Outer Order and proved their worthiness.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...