How to Start a Wiccan Coven

Think about your goal., When you have answered everything, start your work., If a person says they don't want to be a part of your coven don't pressure them into it further., When you have gathered your new coven discuss ideas with them., Don't push...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Think about your goal.

    How many people do you want in your coven? Who are possible candidates? What will you achieve in your coven? Will there be a hierarchy or will there be full equality? Write down as many questions as you can about your new coven, leave them for a few days and then come back and answer them.
  2. Step 2: When you have answered everything

    Seek your coven members, assemble the coven's grimoire, start planning your first gathering. , They could already be in an exclusive coven, or they might wish to stay solitary, respect their choice. , Perhaps you want a uniform for during rituals and meetings? Maybe you could start a collaborated apothecary? Anyone for scary Tuesday afternoons? There are endless possibilities, but don't argue too much. , If someone says they don't want to do something, they may be uncomfortable with it and by forcing them to do it will give you a bad name.

    Never make anyone do dangerous or just plain stupid things to get into your coven.

    Respect everyone and everyone will respect you. , Most Wiccans choose to stay in the broom closet because modern day society doesn't support Wicca very well.

    Don't let them bother you too much, but if it gets out of hand, get some help from the local authorities. , Candles, herbs, crystals, etc.

    They're always good to have around, donate some to the Treasury if you have spares you don't want.

    These are good to have in case someone forgets something for a ritual. , Decide which Sabbaths and Esbats to celebrate.

    Write some charges or rituals to do with the coven.

    Perhaps someone can bake some special food for the celebration.
  3. Step 3: start your work.

  4. Step 4: If a person says they don't want to be a part of your coven don't pressure them into it further.

  5. Step 5: When you have gathered your new coven discuss ideas with them.

  6. Step 6: Don't push anyone too far.

  7. Step 7: If you are not a secret coven

  8. Step 8: expect a bit of badmouthing from the locals.

  9. Step 9: Collaborate some materials.

  10. Step 10: Create your coven calendar.

Detailed Guide

How many people do you want in your coven? Who are possible candidates? What will you achieve in your coven? Will there be a hierarchy or will there be full equality? Write down as many questions as you can about your new coven, leave them for a few days and then come back and answer them.

Seek your coven members, assemble the coven's grimoire, start planning your first gathering. , They could already be in an exclusive coven, or they might wish to stay solitary, respect their choice. , Perhaps you want a uniform for during rituals and meetings? Maybe you could start a collaborated apothecary? Anyone for scary Tuesday afternoons? There are endless possibilities, but don't argue too much. , If someone says they don't want to do something, they may be uncomfortable with it and by forcing them to do it will give you a bad name.

Never make anyone do dangerous or just plain stupid things to get into your coven.

Respect everyone and everyone will respect you. , Most Wiccans choose to stay in the broom closet because modern day society doesn't support Wicca very well.

Don't let them bother you too much, but if it gets out of hand, get some help from the local authorities. , Candles, herbs, crystals, etc.

They're always good to have around, donate some to the Treasury if you have spares you don't want.

These are good to have in case someone forgets something for a ritual. , Decide which Sabbaths and Esbats to celebrate.

Write some charges or rituals to do with the coven.

Perhaps someone can bake some special food for the celebration.

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