If you're solitary, I understand that. This is just a hypothetical question. IF you were to join one.
2006-12-01 04:24:48 · 12 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are three questions I would ask myself:
1.) What is the nature of the Priestess and Priest's authority in this group?
Many covens have fixed leadership - that is, there is one set of priest and priestess that is immovable. I'm not going to write off a group based on this, but personally I prefer groups with rotating leadership. Each set of leaders brings different talents and weaknesses to the table, as well as a fresh perspective and emphasis to the spiritual life of the group. Too often, groups with fixed leadership are really just the enterprise of a certain couple who act as gurus to the others. This isn't just the case with covens, many so-called Christian megachurches are the exact same way. As you'd see in both cases, this type of authority lends itself to abuse. You can learn a lot in this type of situation, but you'll also need to realize when it's time to move on to a coven that wants to explore their inner life as equals.
2.) Does this group ask me to believe in a lot of crap that is entirely unfounded or completely outside of my experience purely upon faith? I know that religion is belief in things unseen, but I'm not talking about that. I know you must believe that the universe is founded upon a type of energy that we with consciousness have the ability to impact. I can't prove that either, but I believe it based upon intuition. I've tried the principle out, and more often than not, it's worked. So, I go with it. However, if this group told you that you had the virtue of superior birth and blood, or that orgies were the sole path to initiation (rather than simply a whole lot of fun), I'd have to say that someone was manipulating me. Similarly, if you know someone who has claimed to find the way to immortality or who has authority based with their connection to the Great White Brotherhood (or to the Elder Coven of Antediluvian Vampires and so on), probably not the best sort of scenario. There are many more innocuous versions of this, but they add up to a set of assumptions you may not want to buy into. Look for that.
3.) Do I genuinely like these people?
You might not like every one of them. However, you're going to be spending time with them, sharing an intimate part of yourself. If you resent having to go to the group, it's probably not the group for you.
Take care,
Laz
2006-12-01 06:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Man Comes Around 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am not a pagan or a wiccan, But, If I were looking to join a coven, I would try to get into one that had a a tight knit group, like everyone cares for each other, And prefferably not a centralized focus ( like on an elite member or something ) But a focus on the common good for the practice of wicca or paganism or whatnot.
2006-12-01 04:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Drag0n 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well when I first considered joining my current coven I looked at what type of Wicca they practiced, ie. Celtic, Saex, Gardinarian, etc. to see if it was one I wanted to practice. Next I looked at how selective they were about who joined (you don't want a coven that jumps at having just anyone as some are too disruptive in circle). And then thirdly I looked at who was running the coven and asked myself if I felt comfortable with them.
Blessed Be )O(
2006-12-01 04:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Open minds and hearts. A proper understanding of the Goddess, and a proper reverence of nature. A proper place for both the male and female polarities, without holding one above the other. A fervent desire to understand the ways of the Craft, and to study its history. Above all, love. A coven is no good when there is no love between the practitioners present. It is with love that the real magic begins.
2006-12-01 04:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Having been in several covens of varing sizes and tradtions, I have to say the most important reason for joining them was the feeling of comraderie I felt when I was with them. Secondly how well our energy worked together as a group. A good guide to go by when considering coven work is the "Advanced Bonewits Cult Danger Evaluation" available here: http://www.neopagan.net/ABCDEF.html
2006-12-01 06:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i am solitary,but i guess if i did join a coven it would be to learn more of the Wicca.but i dont know if this is part of it or not.the dark side of wicca,meaning practice through night.alot of ppl get confused of that and i have chosen that path of wicca.but in general,i follow the eclectic path.and that is what i would look for if i was to join a coven.a coven that is practicing wicca through the darkness.not the evil type though,but through the night.and ones that are eclectic witches.
Blessed be,
Morrigan)O(
live and let live
2006-12-01 04:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Hecate's_witch 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm not a group person I like doing my own things .. So a coven wouuld not be something I would join
2006-12-01 04:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would look for people who were walking on my particular path - which I'm still choosing (I'm still researching the various Celtic faiths) - and that I really enjoyed being around, obviously. I think I'd look for a group of people that really love and revere cats, quite honestly.
Bright blessings!
)O(
2006-12-01 04:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well this is easy, to see if they get naked!!..... but really to see how intuitive they really are and if they in fact possess abilities above the norm and are harmonious with my own beliefs
2006-12-01 04:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by zero d 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Simply put, one that resonates with your energy.
2006-12-01 04:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋