Just Enquiring How Would you get initiated into a Wicca Coven?

Question

Just wondering.... and what kind of things would they do together and talk about?? Etc

Answer 1

I am pretty sure you need to drink possum blood and dance naked on the main street of your town.

Answer 2

First, keep in mind there are spirtual consequences to practicing Witchcraft, and I don't think that gets stressed enough by followers of the Craft. Yes, some people do have bad expirences in Wicca, and other forms of occultism as well. Even if one person tells you they never have had a bad expirence, that doesn't mean you won't. No one can guareentee what you will or won't do or what mistakes you may make when you practice Wicca. This is not a game.

The Good Witch's Bible for instance does come with a disclaimer that the authors are not responsible for what happens to the user, even including spirit possession. That's one reason I reccomend it so much.

This is why I bristle when I see fluffies giving out spells online like candy. They'll mention the law of return (probably learned it from watching Charmed), and then turn around and give out a "an ancient Celtic love spell" that's minutes old. Arrgh.

If you really want to learn Wicca, you have to go to a real coven that practices skyclad (nude) and really has the great rite (tantric sex), and doesn't simply stick a blade in a chalice. If they're scared to take off their clothes, their probably scared of real witchcraft too. If you are not 18 yet, so your parents would have to sign a waiver to let you join a coven (a real coven anyway).

In order to become a Wiccan, you will have to be intiated via the Great Rite by a High Priest. You cannot do this by reading a book or a website (this isn't meant to be mean, it's just reality).

A lot of people will email you and offer to "train" you. Often times these types only know what they read out of a book or a website, and haven't actually been initiated. There are just somethings you have to do in person. So, just keep those things in mind. Also keep in mind not everyone is meant to be a witch.

Answer 3

I myself am initiated, not into a coven, but into a Lineage, which is a slightly different animal. But I've taken Outer Court training in one of the initiatory Traditions of Wicca and have spoken with several people who are in covens, as well as done quite a bit of reading on the subject.

A coven is more than just a group of witches that get together to celebrate seasonal festivals and full moons -- although certainly some Wiccans do that, myself among them, and it's a perfectly valid form of participation and worship wiithin the religion of Wicca.

A coven is a group that is initiatory, and pretty much by definition anyone who enters one must (a) complete a long course of study, traditionally a year and a day, and (b) undergo an initiatory experience, often a form of magical "death" and "rebirth". Don't bother asking what an initiatory experience is like -- if someone is initiated, they are oathbound NOT to divulge the secrets of their initiation or (usually) anything else they learn in the coven beyond that point.

The answer to "how do I get initiated into a Wiccan coven?" is: Through searching, a lot of effort, and a healthy dollop of plain old good luck. Covens generally aren't advertising for new members, and many are wary of outsiders approaching them. Expect to be put through tests to get close to any coven worth its salt, assuming you can find one at all.

The best thing you can do to prepare for such a possible event is to study hard and well as a solitary first. Learn the basics of the religion and get a solid grounding in things like meditation, mental focus, and energy work, as well as witchcraft. Having a good grounding in these and many other areas will give you a better chance of making a good impression on any coven you might come across, in my opinion.

If you want to get in touch with other Wiccans in your area, you might try the Witches of the World section at Witchvox:

http://www.witchvox.com/xvn.html

I wish you luck on your future path.

Answer 4

Inquiring not enquiring. You first spend some time observing the coven's not-secretive activities and talking with coven members. Then you ask to join or are invited to join. You study and practice and learn and then each coven has its own special rituals. Most wiccans and, in fact, pagans in general lie to talk and eat more than practice. Wiccans will have their circle where they commune with the god and goddess and any other spirits. They may have a special thing to do. If it is a holiday, they will talk about what and why the holiday is. Then they usually have a potluck or head to a coffee shop or something like Denny's to gab. They talk about their work, their kids, sometimes about herbs, spells and magic. They are mostly normal people. There is a lot of information on the web about Wicca, I suggest you Google it and check out what wiccans have to say. Some of them are out there, but most of them are pretty cool. You can email me and I can give you some more information if you want it.

Answer 5

I run a Celtic Pagan grove, which is similar to a Wiccan Coven.

we have a "friends" program where we invite people of like mind and friends of members to participate in our open circles and to bring their thoughts and prayers to our rituals. this is a nice way for them to see if they are interrested in what we do. and leaves them free to follow their own path. some of our rituals are Closed. and that os to say that they are very personell and are not for public viewing.

Answer 6

Get in the "WayBack Machine" and set the date for 1972.