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((Infobox musical artist
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'''Wendy Elizabeth Rule''' (born 31 October 1966) is an Australian singer songwriter and teacher of [[Modern paganism and New Age|Modern Pagan]] spirituality. She was born in [[Sydney]] but moved to [[Melbourne]] as a baby, and lived there until she moved to the USA in 2016. She now lives in the small historic city of [[Las Vegas, New Mexico]].<ref>((Cite web |title=About Wendy Rule |url=https://pagansong.com/about-wendy-rule/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=Pagan Song: Music for Your Magic |language=en-US))</ref> She has released an extensive catalogue of original albums, and still performs regularly in the USA, Australia and Europe.

==Early life==
Raised in [[Blackburn, Victoria]] (a suburb of Melbourne) in what was once an old farm house with a sprawling and overgrown backyard, Rule developed an early love of nature and wild places. Since early childhood Rule loved to sing, especially when alone in nature.<ref>Brucato, Phil. Spring 2007, Article "Full Beautiful: The Magic Of Wendy Rule", New Witch Magazine ISSN 1546-2838</ref> In 1983, at the age of 15, Rule had her first experiences of performing to an audience when she performed the lead role in her High School musical, after which she dedicated herself to singing, taking weekly classical singing lessons, which she continued until her early 20's.

At the age of 25, just after her son Reuben was born, Rule discovered her [[Modern paganism|Pagan]] spiritual path.<ref>Horne, Fiona, 1998 "Scorpio Rising - Wendy Rule Interview", Witchcraft Magazine , Federal Publishing Company, Australia</ref> She had always had an interest in fairies, mythology,<ref>Snodgrass, Julie, Summer 2008, "Wendy Rule, A Diva In The Mists", Spellcraft Magazine ISSN 1833-2552</ref> [[tarot]] and the [[occult]]<ref name="aj_sep08">((cite news |date=19 September 2008 |title=Singer Rule's second nature bewitching |page=61 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91047099/wendy-rule/))</ref> but when she came across a [[white magic]] guidebook in a bookshop, she described it as being "like BANG! This is what I'm meant to be doing!"<ref name="age_dec98">((cite news |date=5 December 1998 |title=Bewitched! |page=260 |newspaper=The Age |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/91036001/wendy-rule/))</ref> She began prolifically writing songs about Magic, Witchcraft and mythology, which formed the songs for her first album, Zero (1996)

==Career==
===Musical style===
Rule combines elements of folk and cabaret, with gothic soundscapes and lush arrangements. Since her first album, Zero, was released in 1996, Rule has collaborated with UK cellist Rachel Samuel, who continues to feature on her albums. Percussionist Elissa Goodrich has also been a regular musical collaborator - especially on the ''Persephone'' double album (2019).<ref>((Cite web |last=De Rampart |first=Rick |date=July 20, 2019 |title=persephone-revealed-a-review-of-wendy-rules-latest-release |url=https://wildhunt.org/2019/07/persephone-revealed-a-review-of-wendy-rules-latest-release.html ))</ref>

Rule both [[Musical composition|composes]]<ref>((Cite web |date=2014-03-20 |title=Wendy Rule |url=https://eternalhauntedsummer.com/issues/spring-equinox-2014/wendy-rule/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=Eternal Haunted Summer |language=en))</ref> and performs [[Vocalist|vocals]] on her albums. Since her third album World Between Worlds (2000), she also performs acoustic and electric guitars on each of her major albums.<ref>((Cite web |last=Nahrung |first=Jason |date=2009-12-21 |title=Wendy Rule, Midsummer fairies and the Christmas club |url=https://jasonnahrung.com/2009/12/21/wendy-rule-midsummer-fairies-and-the-christmas-club/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=Vampires in the Sunburnt Country |language=en))</ref>

=== Live Performance ===
From 1995, Rule toured Australia regularly. In 2001, she embarked on her first international tour (USA, UK, Europe), with her then 8 year old son Reuben in tow. She continued to tour overseas every year, taking Reuben out of school for their annual adventure together. Reuben now continues the tradition of international touring as a member of the band [[RVG (band)|RVG]]<ref name="Writer">((Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |title=Wendy Rule To Return To Australia For Exclusive Tour |url=https://themusic.com.au/news/wendy-rule-to-return-to-australia-for-exclusive-tour-dates/8nvl5Ofm6eg/18-04-18 |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=themusic.com.au |language=en))</ref>

Although now often touring as a solo acoustic artist (guitar and vocals),<ref name="Writer"/> Rule forged her original-music career with a three piece band featuring Rachel Samuel on Cello, and Craig Patterson on keyboards. She continues to perform live with Rachel Samuel<ref>((Cite web |last=Hazel |first=Andy |title=Live Review: Wendy Rule |url=https://themusic.com.au/reviews/wendy-rule-northcote-uniting-church-andy-hazel/btlhYGNiZWQ/27-03-14 |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=themusic.com.au |language=en))</ref> (now based in the UK),  when their touring schedules allow.

=== Record Label ===
Although her first two albums were signed to a small Melbourne based label (Viridian Records), Rule separated from them in time for her third album (World Between Worlds, 2000) to be a fully independent release. She has continued to maintain an independent career, and manages her own touring and publicity.

=== Theology ===
She is a practising [[Witch]] and her lyrics typically address [[pagan]] and [[mythology|mythological]] themes. She has publicly spoken about her belief in [[polytheism]],<ref>((cite book | last1=Hexham|first1= Irving  | last2=Rost|first2=Stephen|first3= John|last3= Morehead|first4= John W. II|last4=Morehead|title= Encountering New Religious Movements: A Holistic Evangelical Approach| publisher=Kregel Publications| year=2004| page=214 | isbn=978-0-82542893-7))</ref> and her lyrics have been used in [[Wicca]]n ritual. She happily discusses her Pagan faith openly,<ref name="age_dec98" /> and it continues to inform her music and teachings.

==Discography==
*''Zero'' (1996) - Her first solo album, which took 9 months to record.<ref>((cite web| url = http://wendyrule.com/gallery/4/wendyrrr.rm| title = ''Interview with Wendy Rule''| access-date = 2009-01-20| publisher = 3RRR-FM| location = Melbourne| year = 1997| archive-date = 30 August 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070830081010/http://wendyrule.com/gallery/4/wendyrrr.rm| url-status = dead))</ref>
*''Live'' (1997) [Limited Release]
*''Deity'' (1998) - Established her "lush [[Gothic rock|Gothic]] sound."<ref>((cite book | author=McColman, Carl | title=The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism | publisher=Alpha Books| year=2002| page=323 | edition=Illustrated| isbn=978-0-02864266-6))</ref>
*'' A Journey to the Underworld''. A musical play focussing on the [[Inanna]] mythology. Dibide into two sections, "Death" and "Life". Recorded at Melbourne's [[Universal Theatre]] and released on VHS video (1999). 
*''World Between Worlds'' (2000)
*''The Lotus Eaters'' (2003)
*''A Night of Jazz'' (2004)
*collaboration with [[Gary Stadler]]: ''Deep within a Faerie Forest'' (2005, [[Sequoia Records]])
*''The Wolf Sky'' (2006) - Produced in a style described as "wild, epic, dark and beautiful."<ref>((cite book | last1=Zell-Ravenheart|first1= Oberon  | last2=Zell-Ravenheart|first2=  Morning-Glory  | title=Creating Circles & Ceremonies| publisher=Career Press| year=2006| page=280 | isbn=978-1-56414864-3))</ref>
*''Meditations on the 4 Elements'' (2007)
*''Beneath The Below Is A River'' (2008)
*''Guided by Venus'' (2010)
*''Live At The Castle On The Hill'' (2012)
*''Black Snake'' (2014)
*''Vox Solfeggio'' (with Timothy van Diest) (2017)
*''Persephone'' (2019)

===Compilations featuring tracks by Rule===
*''The Best of Pagan Song'' (2004, [[Serpentine Music Productions]])
*with [[Gary Stadler]]: ''Celtic Lounge'' (2006, [[Sequoia Records]])
*with [[Gary Stadler]]: ''Celtic Lounge II'' (2007, [[Sequoia Records]])
*''Tuatha Dea'' featuring Wendy Rule. Track: Aradia

==References==
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==External links==
* ((Official website|wendyrule.com/))

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