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Welcome to the Social groups page. Here you will find groups listed across traditions found on prominent social media sites. Scroll down to browse listings. Listings are alphabetical based tradition or interest.
Asatru, Druidry, and Heathenry
Asatru
Asatru is a modern reconstruction of pre-Christian Norse and Germanic religions, honoring deities such as Odin, Thor, and Freyja, as well as the land spirits and ancestors. Its practitioners emphasize values drawn from the lore—courage, honor, hospitality, perseverance, and community—while seeking meaningful connection to cultural heritage. Rituals often include offerings, seasonal celebrations, and storytelling inspired by the Eddas and sagas. Though diverse in expression, Asatru highlights a living relationship with the gods and the natural and spiritual forces that shaped the Northern world.
Druidry
Druidry is a modern spiritual path inspired by the wisdom traditions of the ancient Celts, centered on deep reverence for nature, creativity, and the cycles of the earth. Practitioners honor the sacred in the land, the elements, and the turning of the seasons, often celebrating through ritual, poetry, and personal spiritual exploration. Many Druids seek connection with ancestral knowledge, Celtic myth, and the living spirits of place, valuing harmony, inspiration, and ecological stewardship. While diverse in beliefs and structure, Druidry offers a path rooted in experiential spirituality and the celebration of nature’s inherent magic.
Heathenry
Heathenry is a contemporary revival of the pre-Christian spiritual practices of the Germanic and Nordic peoples, grounded in reciprocal relationships with the gods, ancestors, and land spirits. Its practitioners often emphasize community, personal responsibility, and living in accordance with virtues drawn from lore and historical tradition. Rituals may include offerings, feasts, and seasonal observances that honor the cycles of nature and the bonds between individuals and their kin. Diverse in practice and interpretation, Heathenry offers a culturally rooted, polytheistic path focused on honoring heritage and cultivating strong, meaningful connections within both the seen and unseen worlds.
General, Multi-Path - Asatru, Druidry, Heathenry
Groups that focus on the paths of Asatru, Druidry, and Heathenry.
Culture-Specific
Celtic
Celtic Pagan practice draws from the myths, deities, and seasonal traditions of the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and related regions. Practitioners honor a vibrant spiritual heritage rooted in reverence for nature, ancestral connection, and the sacred cycles of life and land. Rituals often incorporate Celtic deities, ogham symbolism, storytelling, and celebrations of the turning seasons, while also valuing creativity, music, and poetic inspiration. Though reconstruction and eclectic expression both exist within this path, Celtic Paganism centers on keeping alive the spiritual legacy and cultural identity of the Celtic world in contemporary practice.
Germanic
Germanic/Norse Pagan practice centers on the mythic traditions, deities, and cultural values of the pre-Christian Germanic and Nordic peoples. Practitioners honor gods such as Odin, Thor, and Freyja, along with ancestors and land spirits, through ritual, storytelling, and seasonal observances. This path emphasizes courage, loyalty, community, and the reciprocal bonds—the gifting cycle—that sustain relationships between humans and the divine. Whether approached through historical reconstruction or modern interpretation, Germanic/Norse practice seeks to preserve and embody the spiritual heritage that shaped Northern Europe’s ancient world.
Egyptian
Egyptian Pagan practice is inspired by the ancient religion of Kemet, honoring deities such as Isis, Osiris, Ra, and Bastet, along with the sacred forces of the Nile and cosmos. Practitioners draw on temple ritual, mythic symbolism, and concepts like Ma’at—harmony, truth, and balance—as guiding principles for spiritual living. Offerings, devotional practices, and festival observances help cultivate direct relationships with the Netjeru (gods), ancestors, and the natural world. Blending reconstructionist research with contemporary expression, Egyptian Paganism keeps alive the profound spiritual legacy of ancient Egypt through respectful adaptation and mindful practice.
Greek/Hellenic
Greek or Hellenic Pagan practice is rooted in the religion and worldview of ancient Greece, honoring the Olympian gods such as Zeus, Athena, Apollo, and Artemis, as well as household spirits, heroes, and ancestors. Practitioners often incorporate elements from classical philosophy and historical ritual, celebrating festivals aligned with the lunar and agricultural cycles. Core values such as eusebeia (piety), arete (excellence), and maintaining right relationship with the divine guide personal practice. Whether through careful reconstruction or modern adaptation, Hellenic Paganism seeks to cultivate a living connection to the rich spiritual, cultural, and mythological heritage of the ancient Hellenic world.
Italian
Italian Pagan practice draws from the diverse spiritual heritage of the Italian peninsula, including pre-Roman traditions, Roman religion, and regional folk practices. Practitioners may honor deities such as Diana, Janus, Venus, or household spirits like the Lares and Genius Loci, while incorporating seasonal rites, ancestor veneration, and magical customs passed through community and family lines. With roots in both classical polytheism and local folk magic (sometimes referred to as Stregoneria or Benandanti traditions), Italian Paganism celebrates the sacred woven into daily life—fertility, hearth and home, the agricultural cycle, and the protective presence of ancestors and spirits in the land.
Goddess-Oriented/Female-Focused
Dianic Wicca
Dianic Wicca is a feminist branch of modern Witchcraft that centers the worship of the Goddess in Her many forms and places women’s experience at the heart of spiritual practice. Rooted in witchcraft revival movements of the 20th century, it emphasizes personal empowerment, healing from patriarchal harm, and the sacredness of female identity and community. Rituals often align with the cycles of the moon and focus on themes of creativity, transformation, protection, and collective strength. While expressions vary, Dianic Wicca is unified by its devotion to the divine feminine and commitment to spaces where women’s voices, bodies, and sovereignty are celebrated.
Feminist
Feminist Pagan and Witchcraft practices center the liberation, empowerment, and spiritual agency of women and gender-marginalized people. These paths honor the divine feminine in its many forms and embrace ritual as a means of healing from systemic oppression, reclaiming bodily autonomy, and strengthening community solidarity. Practitioners may draw from a wide range of mythologies, archetypes, and magical traditions, united by a focus on equality, resistance to patriarchal structures, and the celebration of creativity, intuition, and personal sovereignty. While diverse in theology and structure, feminist spiritual practices affirm the sacred worth of every practitioner’s lived experience.
Reclaiming
Reclaiming is a modern witchcraft tradition rooted in feminist, earth-based spirituality and collective activism. Emerging from the work of Starhawk and others in the late 20th century, it emphasizes personal empowerment, community ritual, and social and environmental justice as interconnected aspects of spiritual practice. Reclaiming rituals often include ecstatic elements—chanting, trance, movement, and co-created ceremony—celebrating the divine in all genders and the sacredness of the natural world. With a strong focus on inclusivity, consensus, and experiential learning, Reclaiming encourages practitioners to reclaim their voices, bodies, and power while working toward liberation and healing for both the individual and the wider community.
Goddess-Oriented
Goddess-oriented Pagan and Witchcraft traditions center the divine feminine as the primary or exclusive focus of worship. Practitioners honor the Goddess in Her many manifestations—creator, protector, destroyer, nurturer—as reflected in the cycles of nature, birth and rebirth, and the sacred linkage between body and earth. Rituals often emphasize lunar rhythms, seasonal transitions, and personal transformation, creating space for healing, empowerment, and spiritual connection that uplifts feminine experience. While theologies and cultural sources may vary widely, these paths share a reverence for the Goddess as the living source of magic, mystery, and spiritual authority.
Initiatory Wicca
Alexandrian Tradition
Alexandrian Wicca is an initiatory, oath-bound tradition of Witchcraft founded in the 1960s by Alex and Maxine Sanders. It shares strong roots with Gardnerian Wicca, emphasizing a duotheistic worship of the God and Goddess, ritual magic, and coven-based training passed through formal initiation and degree systems. Alexandrian practice often incorporates ceremonial magic and Qabalistic symbolism alongside Wiccan ritual structure, valuing both tradition and experimentation within a disciplined framework. Practitioners uphold lineage, priesthood, and coven autonomy while seeking a balanced interplay between mystical experience, ritual precision, and the magickal partnership of polarity.
British Traditional Wicca (BTW)
British Traditional Wicca (BTW) refers to the initiatory, lineage-based traditions of modern Wicca that trace their origins to the British Isles. These coven-based practices are oath-bound and structured around a three-degree system, emphasizing ritual polarity, seasonal festivals, and the worship of the God and Goddess. BTW traditions uphold a shared core liturgy, initiatory lineage, and standards of training while allowing for coven autonomy and spiritual depth through direct experience. Rooted in mystery tradition and priesthood service, British Traditional Wicca preserves the foundational practices of modern Witchcraft as a living, evolving path handed down through initiatory succession.
Central Valley Wicca
Central Valley Wicca (CVW) is an initiatory branch of British Traditional Wicca that emerged in California in the mid-20th century. It shares core characteristics with other BTW traditions—lineage-based covens, oath-bound rituals, duotheistic worship, and a three-degree system—while reflecting unique liturgical and historical influences found in its early transmission. CVW covens maintain strong emphasis on traditional training, priesthood, and experiential mystery, valuing both the preservation of inherited practices and the autonomy of each coven. While sometimes less publicly documented than other branches, Central Valley Wicca is recognized for its deep roots, disciplined structure, and continuity within the broader BTW family.
Correllian Tradition
The Correllian Tradition is a modern, initiatory Wiccan path that emphasizes personal empowerment, structured magical training, and service-oriented priesthood. Founded by Orpheis Caroline High-Correll and later organized under leadership such as Rev. Don Lewis, this tradition blends Wiccan ritual structure with influences from Spiritualism, Hermeticism, and hereditary family practices. Known for its focus on education and accessibility—particularly through online temples and degree programs—Correllian Wicca encourages both community involvement and personal spiritual development. Rituals highlight the divine in both Goddess and God, alongside a strong emphasis on psychic awareness, healing, and practical magic used in support of personal growth and collective well-being.
Gardnerian/Alexandrian
Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wicca are the two primary and most widely recognized branches of British Traditional Wicca. Both are initiatory, coven-based, and oath-bound traditions that honor the God and Goddess through a shared foundational liturgy, three-degree training system, and ritual practice rooted in mystery tradition. Gardnerian Wicca, founded by Gerald Gardner in the 1950s, is known for its focus on traditional structure, priesthood lineage, and experiential learning within the coven. Alexandrian Wicca, founded by Alex and Maxine Sanders in the 1960s, shares those core elements while incorporating a strong influence from ceremonial magic and an openness to ritual experimentation. Together, these traditions uphold lineage, discipline, and initiatory succession—preserving Wicca’s earliest forms as living, evolving paths of priesthood and magick.
Gardnerian, Inclusive
Inclusive Gardnerian Wicca represents covens and lineages within the Gardnerian tradition that affirm full participation and priesthood for practitioners of all genders, sexual orientations, and identities, recognizing Priests, Priestesses, and Priestexs. Inclusive covens interpret polarity as a dynamic spiritual interplay rather than a fixed binary. These groups emphasize the sacred worth of every initiate, honoring personal identity and lived experience as complementary to the mystery tradition. Inclusive Gardnerian covens foster a welcoming environment where community, devotion, and the Great Work are accessible to all who are called.
Gardnerian, Traditional
Traditional Gardnerian Wicca adheres closely to the earliest known practices of the Gardnerian lineage, preserving the foundational liturgy, hierarchical training, and polarity-based priesthood established by Gerald Gardner and his direct successors. This approach emphasizes the mystery of complementary energies—often expressed through male–female polarity—as central to ritual structure, initiatory progression, and magickal workings. Covens maintain a disciplined focus on lineage authenticity, experiential learning, and the transmission of ritual knowledge through direct mentoring within an oath-bound coven environment. Rooted in continuity and tradition, these groups prioritize the preservation of the original Gardnerian form as a living, initiatory craft passed from priesthood to priesthood.
Georgian Tradition
The Georgian Tradition is an initiatory Wiccan path founded in the early 1970s by George Patterson. While recognizing its roots in British Traditional Wicca, the tradition blends Gardnerian and Alexandrian influences with a flexible, warm, and community-oriented training style. Georgian Wicca honors both Goddess and God through seasonal rites, magickal workings, and a degree-based system, while also encouraging personal expression and ritual adaptation when appropriate. Known for its supportive coven environment and focus on fellowship, the Georgian Tradition upholds the integrity of initiatory Craft while celebrating creativity, learning, and shared spiritual growth.
Horsa
The Horsa Tradition is an initiatory Wiccan lineage founded in the 1960s in the United States by Sybil Leek and her student, Charles “King” — drawing influence from British Traditional Wicca while developing its own distinct liturgical and training approach. The tradition works with a degree structure, coven-based instruction, and duotheistic worship of the God and Goddess, weaving together traditional Craft techniques and personal, experiential magick. With an emphasis on service, practical skill, and disciplined learning, Horsa covens preserve the mysteries of the tradition through direct transmission and close-knit community, maintaining continuity with its British roots while reflecting its American development.
Seax-Wica
Seax-Wicca is a modern, open Wiccan tradition founded in the 1970s by Raymond Buckland, inspired by Anglo-Saxon pagan symbolism and lore. Unlike many initiatory, oath-bound traditions, Seax-Wicca embraces openness: rituals, training materials, and coven structures are publicly available, and individuals may self-dedicate or form covens without requiring external lineage. The tradition honors the God and Goddess through a Seax (Saxon) cultural lens, incorporating runic symbolism, democratic coven governance, and strong emphasis on personal responsibility and spiritual autonomy. Seax-Wicca offers a bridge between structured priesthood and accessible practice, allowing practitioners to explore Wiccan mysteries within an inclusive and transparent framework.
Male-Only/Male Identifying Groups
Male Witch Groups
Male-only or male-identifying Pagan and Witchcraft groups provide sacred spaces for men and masculine-aligned practitioners to explore spiritual identity, mentorship, and magickal expression rooted in the divine masculine. These traditions may honor gods, ancestors, and masculine archetypes, focusing on personal growth, accountability, and the responsible embodiment of power and protection. Ritual practices often include seasonal observances, initiatory experiences, and community bonding that recognize masculinity as a sacred and evolving force. While diverse in theology and structure, these groups share a commitment to fostering spiritual brotherhood, supporting healthy masculinity, and cultivating connection to the mysteries of the God in His many forms.
Minoan Brotherhood
The Minoan Brotherhood is an initiatory, mystery-based tradition of modern Witchcraft founded in the 1970s by Eddie Buczynski. Centered on the worship of gay and bisexual men’s sacred sexuality, it draws inspiration from Bronze Age Minoan religion and the mythic mysteries of the ancient Mediterranean world. The tradition emphasizes ecstatic ritual, fraternity, and the celebration of male-male polarity as a source of divine power and magick. With a three-degree system, coven-based training, and a strong culture of mentorship, the Minoan Brotherhood provides a dedicated space for queer men to explore priesthood, lineage, and the living presence of the God in His many masculine forms.
Other/Miscellaneous
All Paths
The All Paths category honors the diversity of Pagan, Witchcraft, and Earth-centered practices that do not fit neatly into a single tradition or lineage. It welcomes solitary practitioners, eclectic witches, and those who blend multiple spiritual systems to create personal, evolving paths of practice. Rooted in respect for nature, autonomy, and spiritual exploration, this category recognizes that the Craft is as individual as those who walk it. Practitioners may draw from various cultural, ancestral, or experiential sources, unified by reverence for the sacred, the cycles of life, and the pursuit of authentic, meaningful connection with the divine in its many forms.
Beginner Witchcraft
Beginner Witchcraft encompasses those who are just starting their journey into magical and Pagan practices, exploring foundational skills, spiritual concepts, and personal alignment with the Craft. Practitioners in this stage may be learning about energy work, ritual basics, seasonal cycles, divination, and the ethical frameworks that guide magical living. This path encourages curiosity, experimentation, and reflection as individuals discover what resonates with their values, experiences, and calling. Rooted in the development of confidence and connection—whether through solitary study or supportive community—Beginner Witchcraft empowers new witches to build a grounded and authentic spiritual practice.
Christian Witchcraft
Christian Witchcraft weaves together devotion to the Christian God and Jesus with magical practice, folk traditions, or spellwork rooted in personal spirituality. Practitioners may draw from historical Christian mysticism, folk magic, or contemporary witchcraft methods while maintaining a relationship with Christian scripture, saints, angels, or the Holy Spirit. This path emphasizes direct experience of the divine, the sacredness of creation, and the use of prayerful magic for healing, protection, and spiritual growth. While expressions vary widely, Christian Witchcraft reflects the belief that magic and Christianity can coexist as complementary paths to faith, empowerment, and connection with the holy.
Eclectic Wicca
Eclectic Witchcraft is a highly personalized form of the Craft in which practitioners draw from multiple traditions, spiritual systems, and sources of inspiration to create their own meaningful practice. Rather than following a single lineage, eclectics blend rituals, deities, symbols, and techniques that resonate with their beliefs and lived experiences. This path values flexibility, creativity, and continuous learning, encouraging witches to explore, adapt, and refine their practices responsibly and respectfully. Rooted in personal empowerment and direct connection to the sacred, Eclectic Witchcraft embraces the diversity of magical expression and the freedom to craft one’s own spiritual journey.
Hoodoo
Hoodoo is an African American folk magic tradition rooted in the cultural survival, resilience, and spiritual knowledge of enslaved African peoples in the United States. It blends African cosmologies with influences from Indigenous American practices, Christianity, and European folk magic, evolving uniquely within Black communities. Rooted in lived experience rather than formal religion, Hoodoo centers on practical, results-oriented workings—such as protection, justice, healing, prosperity, and ancestral support. Practitioners often work with herbs, roots, candles, spoken prayer, and personal concerns, honoring ancestors and the power of spirit through everyday ritual. Hoodoo remains a vital, community-held tradition grounded in heritage, empowerment, and the continuation of African diasporic wisdom.
Kitchen Witchery
Kitchen Witchery is a practical, home-centered form of the Craft that infuses everyday cooking, cleaning, and domestic rhythms with magical intention. Practitioners treat the hearth and kitchen as sacred spaces, using herbs, spices, food preparation, and handcrafted items as tools for spellwork, healing, and protection. Rooted in mindfulness and the belief that the mundane is inherently magical, Kitchen Witchery emphasizes nourishment—of body, spirit, and home—through simple acts performed with purpose. This path celebrates creativity, resourcefulness, and the power of daily life as a canvas for connection with the divine and the natural world.
Nature Spirituality
Nature Spirituality honors the sacredness inherent in the natural world, recognizing the earth, its ecosystems, and the cycles of life as primary sources of spiritual wisdom. Practitioners connect with the divine through land-based practices, observing the turning of the seasons, honoring the elements, and building relationships with local landscapes, plants, and wildlife. This path emphasizes ecological awareness, sustainability, and reverence for the interconnectedness of all beings. Whether expressed through ritual, meditation, or activism, Nature Spirituality encourages a grounded, experiential relationship with the living world as both teacher and sacred presence.
Occult
The Occult encompasses a wide range of esoteric teachings, mystical philosophies, and hidden knowledge aimed at understanding the deeper nature of reality, consciousness, and spiritual power. Practitioners may draw from ceremonial magic, alchemy, astrology, divination, Hermeticism, and other arcane systems to explore the unseen forces that shape existence. This path values disciplined study, personal transformation, and direct experience of mystery through symbolic ritual and metaphysical inquiry. While diverse in belief and structure, occult practices share a commitment to unlocking inner potential and accessing wisdom that lies beyond conventional perception.
Solitary
Solitary practitioners explore Paganism and Witchcraft outside a coven or formal group, developing a personal and self-directed relationship with the sacred. This path emphasizes autonomy, intuition, and flexibility, allowing individuals to craft their own rituals, learn at their own pace, and build spiritual practices that reflect their unique needs and experiences. Solitaries may follow established traditions or blend influences from various sources, guided by personal connection to deities, ancestors, and the natural world. Rooted in independence and inner guidance, solitary practice affirms that the Craft can be deeply transformative and fulfilling when walked alone.
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