Unless you live in Salem, Massachusetts, site of the worst Witch persecutions in the United States and today center of a thriving witch tourist industry, you will not see Witches in black robes and pointed hats in your local supermarket. This is not because Witches prefer a diet of eye of newt and toe of frog, or that they do not do mundane things like shopping. However, for the most part, Witches today are much like everyone else; although they tend to be better educated than average. Some Witches are authors and teachers and spend all their time writing about and teaching the craft; others full time healers or tarot readers. However most witches have regular jobs. The three biggest groupings are.
1: Musicians, artists, and actors
2: Health care and social workers
3: Teachers and Lecturers
Some belong to Covens. Covens are stable groups of like-minded people who meet together to worship the Gods and do magic. They may also engage in social, environmental and teaching activities. The classic number in a coven is 13; more than this and groups become hard to manage. Some are smaller and contain 5-9 witches. Some Covens are for women only and some are mixed. If you practice Wicca solo then that means you are a Solitary Practitioner like me. You can only join a coven once you have been initiated and done a year and a day of study. You must also be over 18. |
