Sybil Leek was an English witch and astrologer who gained fame in the 1960s for her work as a self-proclaimed witch. She wrote several books on witchcraft and astrology, and was a frequent guest on television and radio programs discussing those topics. Leek claimed to be the last of a line of hereditary witches, and was known for her flamboyant personality and distinctive personal style. She passed away in 1982.

When and where was Sybil Leek born and her early childhood years

Sybil Leek was born on February 22, 1917, in Staffordshire, England. She was raised in a small village in the Staffordshire Moorlands, where her family had lived for generations. From an early age, she was interested in folklore, legends, and the occult. She claimed that her grandmother, who was also a self-proclaimed witch, taught her about witchcraft and the occult. Leek's early childhood years were spent in this village, where she would later claim to have had her first experiences with magic and the supernatural.

Sybil Leek and the New Forest Coven

Sybil Leek was a member of a group of witches known as the New Forest Coven, which was active in the area of southern England known as the New Forest during the 1960s. The coven was led by a man named Alex Sanders, who referred to himself as the "King of the Witches" and claimed to be a hereditary witch. Leek was Sanders' high priestess and a prominent member of the coven. The coven was known for its eclectic mix of traditional witchcraft, ceremonial magic, and Eastern spiritual practices, and its members were known for their flamboyant and theatrical rituals. The coven was the subject of much media attention during the 1960s, and Leek and Sanders were interviewed by several newspapers and magazines. However, the coven was dissolved in the early 1970s and Sybil Leek left the group.

Sybil Leek as a Astrologer and her contacts with famous people and groups

Sybil Leek was also known for her work as an astrologer, and she wrote several books on astrology, as well as a regular column for several newspapers and magazines. She was a frequent guest on television and radio programs discussing astrology and the occult. Leek's clients included many famous people, including actors, politicians, and members of the royal family. She was also known to have worked with several well-known spiritual groups, such as the Theosophical Society and the Rosicrucians. Leek was also active in the Wiccan and pagan communities and was a prominent figure in the Neo-pagan movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She passed away on October 26, 1982.

Books by Sybil Leek A Shop in the High Street (1st UK edition),1962 A Shop in the High Street (1st US edition),1964 Diary of a Witch,1968 The Sybil Leek Book of Fortune Telling,1969 Numerology: The Magic of Numbers,1969 How To Be Your Own Astrologer,1970 The Sybil Leek's Astrological Guide to Successful Everyday Living,1970 Telepathy, The 'Respectable Phenomenon',1971 The Complete Art of Witchcraft,1971 The Astrological Guide to Financial Success,1972 My Life in Astrology,1972 The Story of Faith Healing,1973 Sybil Leek's Book of Herbs,1973 Tomorrow's Headlines Today,1974 Reincarnation: the Second Chance,1974 Sybil Leek's Book of Curses,1975 Star Speak, Your Body Language from the Stars,1975 Sybil Leek's Book of the Curious and Occult,1976 Dreams,1976 Sybil Leek on Exorcism. Driving Out The Devils,1976 Astrology And Love. Be a Better Lover,1977 Moon Signs: Lunar Astrology,1977