Tips for finding other Wiccans?

[raynelae]

Hey I'm getting really lonely being a solitary Wiccan..I know I have online friends but I really want to be in a circle with other Wiccans. I've sent out prayers to the Lord and Lady asking for them to send me like-minded people..I've even told people I'm Wiccan..but still no Wiccans it's just frustrating...I know I have a Wiccan church near me but they don't accept members under 18. I'm looking for tips on finding other Pagans..please help.

[Firebird]

Hi Ray, will your parents give you permission to go? We take minors with a parents consent. OR maybe post something here on your location (if you are ok with disclosing where you live) there might be someone closer than you think. What about school,?...one or two friends will make a group ...you could study together. OR do you have a metaphysical store in your town? Inquire there, they might have open rituals. Good luck dear, Firebird

[whisperingMaiden]

I was going to answer this but fire bird is completely right. Wiccans are closer than you think.

[Tegywn]

check here, there is a teen section. Just pick your state.
http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_index/xgroups.html

[raynelae]

Okay thanks so much guys..you all really helped! Firebird, my only concern about starting a group at school was that I have no clue how to begin. How would I put the word out that I'm starting a group?

[Tegywn]

I think guerrilla marketing is your best bet. Is there is a message board (either virtual or physical) create an anonymous email (gmail provides free email address) and post it on the board. I would personally say something like, "Looking to start a study group. )0(" <- thats the triple goddess symbol, google it. Any wiccan/pagan worth their salt will recognize that symbol. Then just write the email on the paper. Or if you're computer savvy you could make something like this. Most kids have smart phones anyway right?

This qr code leads to fakeemail@gmail.com but you get the idea.

Just make one of those, print it a few and leave them in a couple places around school.

It also may be a good idea to make the email something like. LookingForWiccanStudyGroup@gmail.com

hope this helps

[Firebird]

Now that witchvox has departed, what are some of the best ways we can find each other?
BB, FF

[SpiritTalker]

Usually if there’s an open circle or annual pagan gathering it will be in the local events calendars in my area. When the mall reopens the bookstore bulletin board is another resource here... assuming people still read post-CV.

[Micheál]

There are Facebook groups, but don't know if that's everyone's cup of tea. I believe there are pagan/witch/wiccan groups in meetup.com as well.

It sucked, I liked witchvox. Even though the traffic slowed with the advent of social media I still checked it regularly.

[Firebird]

Me too,!! I loved checking for events and it was the main way folks could find our coven. I am anti facebook and getting a little agitated that it has begun to dominate even that old resource (witchvox). (apparently their facebook page does great)
But to tell you the truth, in this lockdown situation I'm about to break. Does Firebird finally make a page???? I think I might get ill.
BB, FF

[Micheál]

From what I remember their page is good with news and headlines and all, but lacks that old directory we were able to connect with. Lol it would be better than anything available atm!

[Lord_of_Nightmares]

Try online. Facebook has Gardnerian ans Alexandrian groups, but they usually set the bar at 20 in terms of age. However, there is plenty of groups. I run an Inclusive Dianic Wiccan one, a beginner one, and an intermediate one. These are all for everyone.