Welcome coven family!
We wanted to take some time out to explain how we are in coven as we are well aware we are not like any other teaching coven out there (and for good reason). This is a long post but it is very important that you read it all the way through, carefully. We will break it down into sections so you can grab a cuppa between each section!
ABOUT COVEN
What Is Coven?
We are a British Folk Magic and Traditional Witchcraft teaching coven. We are not a Wiccan coven. We are a group, a community and a chosen family and run as such. The coven is run by a group of 13 guardians. We are a teaching coven which means we learn from one another at all times in an incredibly informal way. At the beginning of the month a selection of ‘info dumps’ will be listed in the Announcements group of our WhatsApp community along with 3 events for your diary. These 3 events are: a workshop, a movie night and a pathwalking session.
How We Act
As stated above, we are incredibly informal. This means a number of things but mainly we want everyone to be comfortable and their authentic selves. We swear (a lot), we can be cheeky and rude/crude and we share naughty memes etc. We make no apologies for this because this is just who we are, however, and this is a huge however… we are a community where everyone is loved, everyone is welcome and everyone has a place. We talk about our daily lives as well as magic so expect chats about relationships, sex, work, mental health issues, wellbeing, shopping lists, latest bargains we have found on Amazon, what we are watching on TV and the such. We are fully inclusive in every way possible, so let’s chat about that more now.
OUR OVERIDING RULE
All we need to do is treat each other with love, kindness and respect. That’s it. If we can do that, then everyone can just be themselves, talk freely and we can just be ourselves without worrying. We have a good sense of humour (smutty and naughty lol) so we do love a bit of banter too!
INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBLITY
Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Mental health and your wellbeing matter here. Many of us live with depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or periods where just getting through the day is hard. Others are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, and experience the world, communication, energy, and social spaces differently. All of that is welcome here.
You do not need to mask, explain yourself, or pretend to be fine to belong. You can engage quietly or actively, come and go as needed, take breaks, ask questions later, or sit things out when your head or nervous system needs space. There is no pressure to perform, keep up, or meet anyone else’s pace.
We aim to be flexible, patient, and understanding. That might look like clear explanations, written options alongside spoken ones, gentle pacing, permission to step back, or practical adjustments where we can make them. If something feels difficult or inaccessible, you are always welcome to let us know privately and we will do our best to help.
This space is not therapy and it does not replace professional support, but it is a place of kindness, respect, and shared humanity. You are allowed to be exactly where you are, on good days and bad ones, and still be part of this community.
Learning Differences and Accessibility
Learning differences and different ways of processing information are welcome here. This includes dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, auditory processing differences, and other ways people read, write, listen, remember, or work with numbers and instructions.
You do not need to be fast, perfect, or wordy to belong. Spelling, handwriting, reading speed, maths, memory, and organisation are not measures of intelligence, worth, or commitment in this space. Take your time, ask for clarification, and engage in ways that work for you.
Where we can, we aim to offer information in clear language, break things down step by step, and provide written options alongside spoken ones. You are always welcome to take notes in your own way, use tools or adaptations that help you, or ask for something to be explained again without judgement.
LGBTQIA2+
LGBTQIA+ people are welcome here, fully and without question. This is a community where people should feel safe, respected, and able to be themselves, not something you have to earn or prove.
In the UK, more people than ever feel able to live openly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer, and that really matters. It shows how far things have come. At the same time, we are living through a period of division, where LGBTQIA+ people are increasingly talked about, debated, and challenged in ways that affect real lives. Even when only a small number of people hold negative views, the impact on safety and wellbeing can be real.
Because of that, how we hold space here matters. It only takes one unsafe attitude to change how a place feels, and we are mindful of that. We want this to be a community where people can relax a little, rather than brace themselves.
We ask for allyship here, offered with care rather than perfection. This includes being aware of heterosexual and cisgender privilege. That doesn’t mean someone has had an easy life. It simply means there are things some people don’t have to think about, like mentioning a partner without hesitation, holding hands in public, or using a toilet without fear or scrutiny.
Harm isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up quietly, through things like speaking over someone, dismissing lived experience, tone policing, or chipping away at someone’s confidence. These moments can add up over time, and we try to notice them, name them gently, and do better.
Many LGBTQIA+ people are drawn to witchcraft, and that makes sense. Both queer people and witches have long existed outside the margins of what is considered “normal,” and that shared history has shaped strong connections. For trans and nonbinary people especially, ritual and magic can offer recognition, healing, and a sense of being seen.
Wild Circle Coven is a chosen family. Chosen family is an important part of queer culture, particularly for those who have lost support elsewhere. Here, we build belonging through care, respect, and looking out for one another.
We don’t tolerate homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia. At the same time, we believe people can learn, grow, and show up better. This community includes LGBTQIA+ people and allies who are willing to listen, reflect, and act with kindness. You belong here as you are.
Race and Ethnicity
People of all races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds are welcome here. This community rejects racism in all its forms, whether it is overt, subtle, structural, or disguised as tradition, humour, or ignorance. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect.
We recognise that people experience the world differently because of race and ethnicity, and that those experiences are real. You are not expected to educate others, explain your identity, soften your language, or minimise harm for the comfort of anyone else. Your lived experience matters.
This is a space where difference is not tolerated reluctantly but respected actively. Racist language, behaviour, or assumptions are not accepted. If harm happens, it is taken seriously and addressed. Care for the community includes listening, accountability, and a willingness to learn and do better.
Our values are grounded in justice, compassion, and equality. These principles shape how we hold space, how we respond to one another, and how we protect people within the community. Everyone is expected to engage with respect, awareness, and responsibility.
You belong here as you are, without conditions, qualifiers, or exceptions.
Interfaith Respect, Cultural Heritages & Religious Practices
People of all religions, cultures, heritages, and faith backgrounds are welcome here. You do not need to share the same beliefs, practices, or worldview to belong. Difference is expected and respected, and no one is asked to dilute, hide, or justify their background in order to take part.
This community is not about agreement or conversion. It is about respect, curiosity, and care. People come here from many spiritual paths, cultural traditions, ancestral practices, and belief systems, and all are treated with dignity. You are welcome whether your faith is central to your life, something you are questioning, something you have left behind, or something you do not engage with at all.
Alongside this wider spiritual and cultural inclusivity, Christianity has a clear and open place here because of the deep history between British Folk Magic/Traditional Witchcraft and Christianity. Some of us are openly Christian, and for some members that faith is a core part of their lives. We are also part of an inclusive, progressive, and affirming Christian church called Light’s Hope.
Light’s Hope exists for people who have been excluded, harmed, or pushed out of traditional church spaces. This includes LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, neurodivergent people, and anyone who has been told they do not belong as they are. Our Christian faith is rooted in compassion, justice, honesty, and love, and it actively rejects discrimination, fear based teaching, spiritual control, or shame.
No one in this community is expected to become Christian, attend church, or engage with Christian theology unless they choose to. Christianity is present, visible, and practiced here, but it is never imposed. Other faiths, beliefs, and cultural traditions are respected, and no hierarchy of belief is enforced.
This is a space where faith and culture can sit side by side without conflict. You are welcome to be fully yourself, fully held, and fully respected.
In Summary…
Coven is a happy, positive, safe place for EVERYONE and we will not tolerate otherwise, because that is general human decency and we expect everyone to uphold that. Welcome to Coven.
Welcome to Coven.