FIND COVENS, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
A Networking Resource for Finding Covens, Pagans,
Spiritual Groups or Like-Minded Individuals in Illinois
ARE YOU A SEEKER LOOKING FOR A COVEN, GROUP, MEET UP? WITCHES AND PAGANS DO NOT PROSELYTIZE SO IT'S UP TO THE SEEKER TO SEARCH, CONTACT AND FIND TEACHERS. THIS IS JUST A RESOURCE FOR YOU TO REACH OUT.
We are happy to present this page for covens, groups and organizations in the locations listed below. This information on these pages is presented as submitted, we do not know many of the groups that are represented here and only remove groups if serious verifiable allegations are brought to our attention. We encourage you to please use your discretion when meeting strangers, and due diligence in researching the tradition and reputation of the leaders. We suggest you read this BLOG post prior to meeting possible teachers, as well as the DISCLAIMER page.
Hail and welcome Witches, Pagans, Wiccans and Heathens to the Mandragora Magika home page for Illinois!
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
THE SHEKINAH TRIAD OF WICCA
CITY: Arlington Heights
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Kabbalah/Pagan Way
CONTACT NAME: Shelynah, HPSTS
EMAIL: shelynah@yahoo.com
UPDATED: 4/26/2024
We are a coven of responsible adults where the Priestess and Priest are both legal clergy since 2001. We teach structured classes, do rituals to celebrate the 8 Wicca festivals, and do magic at new and full moons. We charge a very nominal fee for classes and monthly dues. The Leaders each have careers and do not profit from coven activities.
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BOLINGBROOK
OAKMOON COVEN
CITY: Bolingbrook
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Celtic Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Jenna Morningshadow
EMAIL: Oakmooncoven@comcast.net
WEBSITE: OAKMOON COVEN
We are a small group in the south-west Chicago suburbs. We are primarily a training coven with classes starting at Samhain. Please feel free to e-mail us with events and friendship as we like to network with our community! Blessed Be!
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CHICAGO
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FELLOWSHIP OF THE PHOENIX
CITY: Chicago
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Queer-focused Paganism
CONTACT NAME: John
CONTACT: john@fellowshipofthephoenix.org
WEBSITE: https://fellowshipofthephoenix.org/
UPDATED: 8/13/2022
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The Fellowship of the Phoenix is a neopagan org for LGBT+ adults. At our rituals we honor eight faces of queer divinity as well as the queer and trans ancestors, spirits of place, and the energies of Phoenix, Dragon, and Minotaur.
We invite LGBTQ adults to join us at our rituals in Chicago and Seattle or to visit a more social space at our monthly Fellowship Hangout.
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KHEPERU EM INU: TEMPLE OF KEMETIC YOGA
CITY: Chicago
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Ancient Egyptian
CONTACT NAME: Vincent
CONTACT: 773 544 9908
WEBSITE: https://www.darkgoddessinu.com/
UPDATED: 8/13/2022
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The temple of Kheperu em INU was founded i 1995 and is is dedicated to worship of the Goddess NUT consort of NU and to mastery of the ‘Khaibit’ or shadow self. Our chaotic tantric rites are timed to the movements of the dark moons and the lunar eclipse cycles. We are pagan mystics dedicated to free exercise of the law of unconditional love: To Encourage the Enlightenment, (Ashuui Tchaas) Nurture the Growth, (Ashui Uah) and Promote the Autonomy (Ashui Nef) of all Beings (em Kheperit).
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THE WITCHES' CONCLAVE
CITY: Chicago
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Practical/Folk Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: Wycke Malliway
EMAIL: info@malliwaybros.com
WEBSITE: https://www.meetup.com/thewitchesconclave/
UPDATED: 3/5/2024
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The Witches' Conclave is a place to gather, learn, and practice the magical arts. Events include classes, group rituals, discussions, and magical celebrations. Our goal is to give people a place to work magical practices and build a strong community of witches with a reverence for the craft. Events are hosted at the Malliway Bros occult shop in Chicago by the brothers Wycke and Blake Malliway.
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CRYSTAL LAKE
TEMPLE PROPYLAIA
CITY: Crystal Lake
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Alexandrian Wicca
CONTACT NAME: Sharisse and Bryce
EMAIL: propylaian@gmail.com
UPDATED: 5/23/2024
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Temple Propylaia is an Alexandrian coven in the greater Chicago area. Those interested in Alexandrian Craft are welcome to contact us. However, we are not accepting new students at this time.
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DECATUR
BROTHERS&SISTERS OF CRAFT (BASOC)
CITY: Decatur
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: WitchCraft
CONTACT NAME: Trevor
EMAIL: Hebrewking0627@gmail.com
Bringers Of Light.
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ILLINOIS WITCHES
CITY: Decatur
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Pagan
CONTACT NAME: Victoria
EMAIL: victoriaclark539@gmail.com
WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
UPDATED: 6/21/2022
A safe haven for all those on their magical paths!
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GRAYSLAKE
COVEN OF THE HEALING WELL
CITY: Grayslake
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Wicca/Living Tapestry Tradition
CONTACT NAME: Lady Autumn Kitsune
EMAIL: covenofthehealingwell@gmail.com
We are a teaching coven with an emphasis on training Clergy. We offer a degree-based program for beginners as well as those with experience looking for formal training. We place a strong emphasis on ethical practice and tolerance for other beliefs as well as personal choice and personal responsibility. Our goal is to be a spiritual family, as well as a place to learn, grow, and challenge ourselves. We honor and encourage diversity among our members.
As a group, we expect openness, trust, and integrity from our members. We desire commitment of time and reliability. We also expect you to have a good life/work balance and be willing to do the deep, personal work that is required for true growth.
We honor both the Goddess and God, as well as Androgyny and non-gendered aspects of deity. We are LGBTQ+ inclusive and expect anyone who joins us to be LGBTQ+ friendly as well. CHW is an adult coven; our members must be at least 21 years old.
We use a private interview process to meet with you and get to know you, and to let you get to know us. If we think you will be compatible with us, and you think you would like to work with us, there is then a "trial" period of candidacy lasting a minimum of one year and one day. We look forward to hearing from you. Blessed Be!
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HIGHLAND PARK
CIRCLE OF THE OLD WAYS
CITY: Highland Park
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Old Craft/Folk Craft
CONTACT NAME: Blake Malliway
EMAIL: blake.malliway@crossedcrowbooks.com
UPDATED: 3/18/2024
Looking to form a coven of fellow Witches up in Highland Park based on Old Style Craft/Ritual structure, including emphasis on the genius loci, the ancestors, and the folkloric devil. Particularly inspired by the methods of Witchery and folk traditions of the Village Witch. Let’s make some magic together!
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JOILET
TREIBH-NA-TINTEAN
CITY: Joilet
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Richard
EMAIL: joliettnt@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://joliettnt.org/
UPDATED: 10/2/2024
Treibh na Tintean is a Celtic-Eclectic Pagan circle that celebrates as a spiritual outgrowth of, and using facilities owned by, the Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet. This church is a Welcoming Congregation that respects and honors people of all races, nationalities, sexes, socio-economic classes, religions, ages, physical abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer folks. Many Treibh members are also church members. We are an Open Circle led by a Treibh council & governed by the Treibh na Tintean Agreements. By Air, Fire, Water, Earth & Spirit; by The Gods, Goddess, and Goddex: So Mote It Be!
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KANKAKEE
COVEN OF THE MYSTIC
CITY: Kankakee
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic/All
CONTACT NAME: Alexis Blink
EMAIL: Covenofthemystic@gmail.com
We are a coven local to the Kankakee area of Illinois. We celebrate all spiritual paths, and celebrate the sabbats according to the pagan calender, with select events/meet-ups in between.
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MONMOUTH
SHADES OF GRAY COVEN
CITY: Monmouth
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Pagan
CONTACT NAME: Ashley
EMAIL: shadesofgraycoven@gmail.com
We welcome all paths and are family friendly.
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PALATINE
SOULFUL CIRCLE
CITY: Palatine
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Pagan
CONTACT NAME: Liana
EMAIL: soulfulritual@gmail.com
UPDATED: 11/8/2023
Over 18 all inclusive.,
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PEORIA
ARTISAN MOON
CITY: Peoria
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Celtic/Spiritual
CONTACT NAME: Alyssa
EMAIL: ArtisanMoonCoven.alyssa@gmail.com
UPDATED: 2/22/2023
We are a newly flourishing group focused on education and helping others explore their path. Offering both beginner and advanced classes.
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QUAD CITY
COVENANT OF BONE AND BRANCH
CITY: Quad City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Contemporary Traditional Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: F.B.Nottson
EMAIL: bone.and.branch.coven@gmail.com
UPDATED: 11/16/2020
Hail to you Seeker/s! Bone and Branch is a coven which lives and practices as a version of Contemporary Traditional Witchcraft. Our teachings largely come from our shared teacher, Steven Posch. And we are a Sibling coven to an older coven within the same tradition. Our traditions are strongly based in the land which we are nourished on, and steadily we keep one foot in the past, one in the future straddling the hedge of the modern. We recommend, before contacting us, you head over to Steven's Blog. https://witchesandpagans.com/pagan-culture-blogs/paganistan.html
Once there, we recommend you spend some time reading his varied entries. If what you read interests you. Then please do contact us, at the email above. May the Horned Rise to meet you.
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RINGWOOD
DISCIPLES OF THE GROVE
CITY: Ringwood
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Open to earth based spiritualities
CONTACT NAME: Kerri
WEBSITE: https://www.kerriconnor.com/gathering-grove
UPDATED: 11/8/2022
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The Gathering Grove is a family friendly eclectic Pagan/Earth based spiritual group. Services offered include Sabbat Rituals, Full Moon Rituals and Dances, New Moon Rituals, Drum Circles, and Weddings. The Gathering Grove offers two outdoor ritual locations with ceremonial fire pits, The Spiral Labyrinth, a library, indoor ritual space, indoor meditation/yoga/sauna room, Maypole Commons with stage and area suitable for public performances. The Gathering Grove is a registered (501) (c) (3). Donations are tax deductible.
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SCHAMBURG
PANTHEA UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST PAGAN FELLOWSHIP
CITY: Schamburg/NW Suburbs
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Pagan
CONTACT NAME: Melanie Silver
EMAIL: mwpaganwomen@gmail.com
UPDATED: 1/22/2024
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We welcome all who are interested. Over 18 please (under 18 with parents permission) LGBTQ WELCOME
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SILVIS
FOUR WINDS WITCHERY
CITY: Silvis
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: Elizabeth Blackthorn
WEBSITE: https://www.fourwindswitchery.org/
UPDATED: 7/15/2024
Empowerment, Community, Advocacy We have offerings in person and online. We strive to uphold the sacred tradition of sharing witchcraft knowledge across generations. We believe that learning, practicing your chosen Path, and connecting with community should be universally accessible, without bias or cost barriers. Four Winds Witchery is dedicated to establishing a secure environment where individuals from diverse magickal traditions can gather to expand their spiritual journey. As a nurturing community and coven, we encourage lifelong connections among practitioners, fostering a culture of love and inclusivity towards all mystical paths.
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URBANA
DISCIPLES OF THE GROVE
CITY: Urbana
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Cj
EMAIL: Disciplesofthegrove@protonmail.com
UPDATED: 12/16/2021
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So, we're a small coven built of quality members. We follow no specific path, other than that of seeking knowledge. We have an eclectic mix of Wiccans, druid, neo-shamanic practitioners, Hoodoo practicioners, LHP devotees, pagan pantheists, and monotheistic spiritualists. What we all share in common, is a insatiable hunger for knowledge, mutual respect, and a tight-knit family-like environment.
If you're seriously dedicated to pursuing knowledge of the craft regardless of path, and want to dedicate time and energy to both your own personal growth, and that of the group, please get in contact with us for more info!
We do have a local meeting group, but we are admittedly mostly online. This way, we stay open to anyone worldwide with a good internet connection, Facebook, and a strong desire to grow in their own path.
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WAUKEGAN
ANCIENT OAK SEED GROUP
CITY: Waukegan
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: OBOD Druidry
CONTACT NAME: Ogion
EMAIL: Ogion888@aol.com
UPDATED: 12/21/2022
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Looking for people to celebrate the wheel of the year, study and other activities, in the OBOD tradition.
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WESTVILLE
MYSTICS OF THE GOLDEN AGE SANGHA
CITY: Westville
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Hindu/eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Adi
EMAIL: MysticsofTheGoldenAge@protonmail.com
UPDATED: 11/4/2022
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Brand New spiritual group in Vermilion county IL. Founder has 15 years experience in a Hindu/Sanatana Dharma lineage, with some experience and interest in Taoism, Western Magick and Chaos Magick. Whatever your spiritual background or interest, if you have a sincere interest in spiritual growth and making high quality spiritual friends contact Adi for more info. Thanks
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