Grove- Is one name used for a local group of Neopagans who choose not to call themselves Witches. The term is used most often by members of the various Druid Orders. It is also sometimes used for an Outer Court or training circle associated with a coven especially if it has some organizational independence. Finally, some covens choose “Grove of (Something)” as their formal name. (Ref 1) Guardian- Is a symbol of protection and restriction. Ancient shrines and groves had their guardians in the day of antiquity. The guardian serves to prevent the unprepared from gaining access to things that would be dangerous in their hands. Sometimes guardians are creatures such as dragons or gargoyles, and other times they are hero figures in myth and legend. (Ref 2)
