Find A Coven & Other Witches

This is a problem that has plagued Witches since the Burning Times. It became incredibly dangerous to practice Witchcraft, and it's only recently gotten safer.

And for many people, it's still not particularly safe.

Obviously, to find a coven you need to be able to find other Witches or Wiccans. Not always easy . . . .

So what can you do?

1) Know What You're Looking For

• Why do you want to find other Witches? To talk to, or learn from, or explore with, or Circle with, or . . . ?

• Do you really need a coven?

• What kind of Wicca or Witchcraft are you interested in?

• What ethics and ideals are important to you? (See Wiccan Philosophy for ideas.)

• Why do you want to practice Wicca; what will you do with the skills?

• Do you want to find a Coven, or Circle, or simply to be connected with others who practice Wicca?

And then be open to the Universe giving you what you need instead.

2) Put Out The Call

Put out a Call in a spell or ritual. (See Magick Spells: Free Tips And Tools for info on how to do this in a way that gets you what you actually want, rather than an unpleasant surprise.)

Then be patient. Let the Universe work on it.

3) Be Found By Other Witches

I've met other Witches as sales clerks and on the street… a casual comment about liking my pentacle ring is a perfect ice-breaker.

A more subtle sign can serve, if you feel that you are at risk as a visible Witch. Goddess symbols or God symbols, for instance, are clues to others who are familiar with them. But they fly under the radar with everyone else.

4) Go Seeking

• Your best bets may be to explore the local alternative bookstores and health food stores.

• There are pagan-oriented classes in many towns. Look for something on Tarot, palmistry, astrology, energy-healing, etc. Sometimes you can even find classes on Wicca itself!

• Dance classes (especially bellydance), meditation classes, and such are likely to have some Witches in them, so you might want to join some.

• Also Medieval re-enactment societies (like the Society for Creative Anachronism -- link opens new window) seem to be rife with pagans.

• And don't discount the online community. There are a number of pagan and Wiccan forums available. Being in a Witch forum not only helps fill the need for spiritual community, but may also help you find other Witches in your area.

Once you've found other Witches, they may be able to help you find a coven in your area, if they don't have one themselves - or room for additional members.

Another option is to start up a coven with other Witches . . . .

Starting Your Own Coven

Of particular importance is an awareness of power dynamics. Read Starhawk's guides for help with this area.

Whether you find a coven to join or find other Witches to start a new coven with, keep the essence of Wicca Spirituality alive, and you will be protected by the Grace of the Lady and Lord.

With Bright Blessings,

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