Covens and types of Witches

Covens are a group of people that come together to practice the art of Wicca, to participate in ritual and festivals. Each coven generally has a High Priest and Priestess, these people are responsible for the well fare of the Coven, teaching the ways of Wicca and organising events for the Coven to come together.

The Priest and Priestess are Witches that have gained enough wisdom deemed adequate to run a Coven. Traditionally, they have come from another Coven and have broken away after having permission from their teachers to leave. To become an official member of a Coven, depending on the traditions of that Coven, you may be required to take an Initiation/Dedication. A traditional Coven is not meant for everyone, many people may not feel comfortable practising with other people and they may prefer to practice in solitude. 

If joining a Coven is not for you, there are many different types of Witches that practice in Solitude, these people tend to be Eclectic and they prefer to teach themselves about The Craft. There are more specific types of Witches such as, Hedge Witches, these Witches practice their magic in the Kitchen more than anything else, they are known as healers and Herbalists. There are many more types of witches, please feel free to research into it. I would call myself an Eclectic Witch and I prefer to practice in Solitude.