A Note about Supplies

conventional manner, embrace and honor that. After all, you want to be accepted as who you are, don’t you? If we can’t do that in sacred space, we can’t do it anywhere.

When you come together with other witches in a group, large or small, and everything clicks, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience. There is great joy in sharing your spiritual path with like-minded people, and amazing power can be raised when a bunch of witches work together toward a common goal.

For many of us, our covens become the family we chose rather than the family we were born into, and the bonds that are formed within a shared magical practice are like no other.

It is worth the effort it takes to make a group practice work for all those involved, and the rewards you reap are more than equal to the investment of time, energy, and heart that you put into it.

A Note about Supplies

In the rituals that follow, as well as any you may come up with on your own, there will usually be some kind of supplies. These often include candles, herbs, stones, and various miscellaneous other ingredients for spells and crafts. Some of these may be things that participants can contribute from their gardens or personal stocks. Others will have to be purchased. Over the course of time, this can get expensive, although not onerously so if you choose to keep things fairly basic. In some covens, the leader or leaders provide the supplies. I tend to do this because I can get them wholesale; also I tend to have a bunch of candles and stones around anyway.

In my first group, the high priestess eventually asked people to contribute to a “supply jar” in whatever amount they felt they could comfortably manage. In other groups, people either chip in, take turns providing supplies, or each person brings their own if they are told ahead of time what

is needed. How your coven chooses to handle this will depend in part on the finances of those involved and also in how the group is run. But this is another area where expectations should be made clear from the outset, especially to new members, and everyone should agree on the approach so no one feels too big a burden.

Practical Spells, Rituals & Advice for Modern & Eclectic Covens

Whether your coven consists of two or twenty, whether you want to gather on a regular basis or just occasionally, this book has what you need to practice Witchcraft with others. Deborah Blake draws on nearly twenty years of experience leading a coven, sharing extensive wisdom she’s gained from her experiences and fellow practitioners. This book is a valuable resource for traditional Wiccans and eclectic witches looking for a modern approach to group activities. The Everyday Witch’s Coven helps you decide who to invite, where to meet, which deities to worship, and how to solve problems together. You’ll explore ritual basics and etiquette, group sabbat celebrations, full moon rituals, craft projects, and magic for specific goals like love and healing. From guided meditations to making a Book of Shadows for your group, Deborah provides a multitude of ways to find or create a coven that’s best for you.

© BOBBIE HODGES Deborah Blake is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books and tarot kits, including Everyday Witchcraft, Everyday Witch A to Z, Everyday Witch Book of Rituals, Everyday Witch Tarot, and Everyday Witch Oracle. She has also written four fiction series ranging from paranormal romance and urban fantasy to cozy mystery. Deborah lives in a 130-yearold farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. Visit her at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.

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