Witches Witches and Pagans?

Question

What do you do when you all meet up? Do you do circle work/ rituals or hold witchy discussions? Or just have a good gossip?
~Curious solitare!
~Ariel

Answer 1

Mostly, I have a stubby or a flagon of honey mead in my hand when I show up somewhere. Then I wait while they realize the turkey necked old drover is Terry. If something is going on I mostly sit quiet like and listen, watch, and take notes. When we get to talking, it's mostly about history and the old sames v. differences. Every once in a while I get asked if I'm a Wiccan, a Witch, an Occultist, a Satanist, a follower of Asatru, a Warlock (argh), a wizard, etc., because they know my name and reputation--good or bad--but nothing of the Lore.
My favorite subject is the tools of Magick and I usually manage to skew the conversation around to them if somebody doesn't bring them up. Then I explain about my taking notes. Then we talk about Cauldrons and Swords, Wands and staffs/staves. The universality of incense and oils, spices and mineral powders.

Then maybe a poem or two and a special blessing I wrote up before I left home, so I wouldn't have to try to remember it.

Answer 2

Overall, I'm Solitary... but when I do meet with others it's usually for Sabbats so rituals are done and then some of us from the group hold discussions about new info/history, etc... and then it usually ends with some gossip lol But I'm normally out of there by the time that starts. Last time I went to a ritual was this past summer (not the solstice) and instead of an actual ritual, it ended up being a classroom for some of the younger members of the local covens... It's interesting to see, but I still prefer to work alone.

Answer 3

It reallu depends on the reason and time that we get togeter in the first place. Our coven does various rituals together, among other functions plus we occasionally go to public events.

On the regular sabbats, we hold a ritual here with the coven, with a feast for us afterward.

On the full moons, we do a Goddess rituals led by the High Priestess with the rest of the women from the group. This is primarily a women's mysteries function we do monthly.

On the regular solar days, the changing of the sun sugn each month, we do a solar ritual honoring the God, led by me with primarily the men from the group. This is primarily a men's mysteries ritual.

We meet twice a month for lesson that I teach the group, every other week, for the dedicant level classes. We only have 2 people who are 1rst degree or higher, and they help to teach the dedicant lessons, and they have seperate lessons that are sperate from the dedicants that are once a month.

We meet on the new moons for various other things as well. Usually the new moon is a fun night, like a dinner and movie here, or open discussions, and people who are not part of the coven are usually invited to this. They are a good night to invite new members to the group to meet everyone. Occasionally, about once a quarter, we hold our regular coven business meetings on these dates as well.

We also go to public events and open circles once in a while to meet up with other people in the pagan community, enjoy how other groups do rituals, and enjoy feasts with people from around the area. We have various pot-lucks and open circles, and other meet-and-greets, that happen around here.

BB,
Lord AmonRaHa

Answer 4

The most Witches I meet up with are on here. I do know a few about an hour away from my house that I see every couple months, or so, but, mainly I meet with my husband's Asatuar group. They have a gathering once a month. We all meet, talk for a little while, have a blot, then talk until everyone is ready to go home. We have made some pretty good friends there.
)o( Blessed Be!

Answer 5

I guess it depends on why we all meet up.

Last year locally we had Pagan Pride day. There were local vendors selling their wears, workshops for discussions, performances by local singers/musicians, and food.

A few month ago we had, "Witch's Night Out" which was a fund raising dinner/auction for this years Pagan Pride day. Again food, and the auction went over very well.

Every year my coven hosts "Pink Light Night" which is a ritual where we raise pink light energy for peace, both world peace and just simple peace for others. We release this energy into the cosmos so anyone can call upon it if they so choose.

And on several of the Sabbats, several covens will get together for a larger ritual and (probably in true Wiccan/Pagan fashion) a big pot luck meal afterwords.

So I guess the reasons we get together vary depending upon why we get together.

Blessed Be )O(

Answer 6

I guess I would describe myself as solitaire but I do enjoy meditating with a group once a week.

I have also learned a lot from a discussion group with many people of various paths.

I personally don't have a "coven" nor do I practice any kind of spell work with other people... other than the occasional Tarot reading or herbal incantation (if you would call it that).

I have also been to a number of more festive sorts of gatherings - bonfires, drumming circles, solstice gatherings etc...

Most of my friends are "Wiccan" or "Asatru" or "Buddhist" so all of these paths must be taken into consideration when we decide to play together. We also play well with Native Americans and have some friends on that path as well.

Answer 7

I have practiced solitary, been a high priestess, and just been a member of a coven. It can be hard to find a group that believes that same as you do. :) As for the questions you asked, I have done all of the above when in a group setting. In my current group we enjoy the holidays together, perform spells when needed, do crafts together, get down to some gossip, and just learn from each other mostly. Other covens I have been in have not been all women and perhaps that was the difference. In the group where I was high priestess I knew the most so I was the teacher. I have been practicing for 12 years now.

Answer 8

Our coven sibs are also our friends.

We have helped some of them paint their house. Some of them have helped us fix our roof.

We cook together, some of us, when we get together whether for ritual or for socializing.

We plan what we will do for the Sabbats, if we are inviting others. We celebrate the Full Moons. Some of us women celebrate the New Moons.

We celebrate birthdays and other important events in our lives.

We go camping with a larger, extended group (covened and not).

We do healing work that people have asked us to do.

We share things from our lives, we talk about politics, we discuss family matters.

We drum, we dance, we sing.

We talk about the seasons, and the meanings of the turn of the Wheel in our own lives.

We host other covens for rituals. We go to rituals hosted by others, within our Tradition and outside of it.

We study. We teach. We learn.

Sometimes we make things - we made our necklaces together. Sometimes we attend classes and conferences together.

Answer 9

Blessings to you! I empahthize with your husband. I have rhematiod arthritus and at times things can get pretty blah! I have read over the previous answers and there are a few that has worked for me. The Tiger Balm is absolutely wonderful...and i also use Arnica Spray..it is a natural anti inflammatory. I do not know what kind of access you have to any herbal stores or suppliers, but here is a list of herbs that i could come up with for the moment. They are called Herb Simples. They are generally supplied in weight per ounce or pound. Ash Leaves Bladderwrack- used in bath for arthirtis and rheumatic conditions. Buckbean- a good tonic, used for liver troubles and skin diseases. Also for arthritis Buglos- expectorant and tonic, used in cases of inflammation Ground Ivy- whilst not really an ivy( the common name of which is alehoof), this is a good remedy for fhrematism For Pain- Blackberry leaves and Strawberry leaveshave similar properties but Raspberry leaves are considered the best. Valerian Root- the root is used to cure insomnia without a drugging effect. Also used for curing pains in many parts of the body. Bayberry bark- taken in a tea or pill form- for arthritis and rheumatism This is the best i could do for now. If you email me later, i will see what i can come up with as far as a recipie. But there are a few suggestions that can get you started and something to work with for now. Hope this helps sister Blessed Be )o(

Answer 10

I'm solitare, although I met a coven a few years ago when I first started my 'vision quest' for lack of a better term. I studied for a few months with them, but decided I wanted to remain solitare. Maybe one day I will join a coven again, but not soon.