So, you've found a coven and had a successful first meeting... Now what?
In this bumper, 2 part episode, we've made an effort to shift our advice to go beyond the initial "Seeking 101" stage, discussing the serious practicalities and personal work that lead from being an interested seeker to becoming an initiate: the realities and practicalities of commitment; self-reflection and handling rejection; outer court life; and what red and green flags covens look for in seekers (and vice versa).
References:
Crowley, V (2014). “Wicca and the Spiritual Quest.” Patheos. Available at: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/viviannecrowley/2014/04/wicca-and-the-spiritual-quest/ [Last accessed: 18 May 2025]
Sanders, A. “A very brief exposition on the Craft.” Incomplete typescript. Date Unknown. Alexandrian Witchcraft Timeline & Archive. Available at: www.alexandrianwitchcraft.org/a-very-breif-exposition-on-the-craft/ [Last accessed 18 May 2025]
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4.03 Seeking 102 (part 1 of 2)
So, you've found a coven and had a successful first meeting... Now what?
In this bumper, 2 part episode, we've made an effort to shift our advice to go beyond the initial "Seeking 101" stage, discussing the serious practicalities and personal work that lead from being an interested seeker to becoming an initiate: the realities and practicalities of commitment; self-reflection and handling rejection; outer court life; and what red and green flags covens look for in seekers (and vice versa).
References:
Crowley, V (2014). “Wicca and the Spiritual Quest.” Patheos. Available at: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/viviannecrowley/2014/04/wicca-and-the-spiritual-quest/ [Last accessed: 18 May 2025]
Sanders, A. “A very brief exposition on the Craft.” Incomplete typescript. Date Unknown. Alexandrian Witchcraft Timeline & Archive. Available at: www.alexandrianwitchcraft.org/a-very-breif-exposition-on-the-craft/ [Last accessed 18 May 2025]
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4.02 Wicca as a Decentralised Collective
What exactly is a decentralised collective, and how does this relate to Wicca? How are things decided if there is no central authority: no kings, queens, witch popes, or even witch CEOs? How is decentralisation maintained? Today’s podcast has come to you thanks to James’ big, delicious brain being left unattended during a long drive.
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4.01 What Work Do Covens Do?
What work do BTW covens actually do? What types of coven are there within traditional Wicca, and what's the difference between how members are treated and what is expected? And if coven autonomy is a thing, does that mean there is no crossover between groups and the work they do?
We tackle all these questions and more in the first episode of season 4, and - more importantly - we all took part in some uncomfortable role play situations from a coven leadership book from 1998.
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3.07 Magical Names and Personas
In our long-awaited 7th episode of season 3 we address the topic of magical names and personas. Magical names are pervasive in witchcraft communities, and the tradition of taking a new name when embarking on a new practice or new time of life is well known. We discuss why witches sometimes choose new names and how that choice can have an impact on one's craft.
Four Alexandrian coven leaders from three continents talking about Alexandrian Witchcraft and broader witchcraft topics. New episodes monthly... probably.
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