FIND COVENS, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
A Networking Resource for Finding Covens, Pagans,
Spiritual Groups or Like-Minded Individuals in Maryland
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 Maryland!
BALTIMORE
BROTHERS OF THE MOON
CITY: Baltimore
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Traditional Witchcraft and Shamanism
CONTACT NAME: Emrys Moon
EMAIL: Brothersofthemoon@yahoo.com
Brothers of the moon is a small collective. Our coven is comprised of only males and we practice Shamanic, ceremonial, and traditional Witchcraft. We are open to serious male seekers who wish to join a coven.
CRESCENT MOON COVEN
CITY: Baltimore
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Traditional Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: Jupiter Crescent
EMAIL: Crescentmooncoven@yahoo.com
The crescent moon coven is a traditional witchcraft coven. Our coven also practice other traditions such as Vodou, Shamanism, and much Hoodoo folk magic. While secular, our coven do participate in holidays and rituals for certain gods. Our coven is located in Baltimore city, and we are open to serious seekers who are interested. We accept all levels of skill to be considered for initiation, though we’d appreciate some knowledge of the basics of witchcraft.
BETHESDA
ANDREDSWEALD
CITY: Bethesda
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: .K.A.M.
CONTACT NAME: Robin Culain
EMAIL: contacts@andredsweald.org
WEBSITE: ANDREDSWEALD
AndredsWeald is a Wiccan Coven in the .K.A.M. Tradition. .K.A.M. is a nearly fifty year old tradition with Gardnerian, Alexandrian and Celtic lineage. We do occasional teaching and writing -- our website is andredsweald.org.
ELDERSBURG
RAVENSEA COVEN/STARFALL GROVE
CITY: Eldersburg
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian Wicca
CONTACT NAME: Kore and Nicanthiel
EMAIL: ravenseamd@gmail.com
Kore and Nicanthiel: 3* HPS and HP of RavenSea coven, Long Island Line. StarFall Grove is a Gardnerian outer court training group for RavenSea coven located in North Western Maryland, about 30 minutes west of Baltimore. We are currently accepting seekers for outer court training on an ongoing basis. At the end of training, a traditional year and a day, seekers may petition to join the inner court. We are an LGBTQ friendly and parent friendly group. We are interested in talking to seekers at all levels, considering initiation into the Gardnerian Tradition.
Contact us at: ravenseamd@gmail.com We welcome seekers from all over the DMV area. Blessed be.
GOLDEN BEACH
THE CIRCLE OF THE SACRED ROSE
CITY: Golden Beach
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Scorpia
EMAIL: circleofthesacredrose@gmail.com
UPDATED: 6/7/2021
Merry Meet! We are a diverse Eclectic Wiccan Teaching Coven. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. Sacred Rose is one coven/circle/hive in a family of covens. In our tradition, Circle, Hive and Coven are used synonymously as they are led by a High Priest and/or Priestess. We celebrate the monthly Esbats with our individual circles, and the eight Sabbats of the year with the family. The family is the total of all members of each coven.. We primarily meet in person, in Southern Maryland. For these reasons, we screen our applicants as follows:
Someone interested in our coven is considered a 'Seeker.' Once you reach out to us, an Elder will respond with further information. That Elder will be your ‘Sponsor’ until you choose a circle and/or Teacher/Guide. An Elder in our tradition, is someone who has been initiated and elevated to at least First-Degree Priest.
You will be given a list of questions and a small assignment. If our goals are in alignment, you will be invited to attend an event. After you have attended several events (rituals, workshops, etc.), you may choose a High Priest or Priestess (HPs) and Circle You may choose a Teacher/Guide/Mentor from our Council of Elders who you will establish a bond with and learn from going forward. It may or may not be your HPs depending on the rules set forth by the HPs of the circle you’ve chosen. We have a degree system and our tradition states that you are elevated to the next degree, by way of your chosen Teacher, in order, beginning with Seeker. The guide and teacher you, the Seeker have chosen, will determine your readiness for your passage to the next level. Blessings in Between!
LAUREL
RISING SUN OUTREACH MINISTRY
CITY: Laurel
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Wicca, Voudoun, Umbanda, Norse, Santeria, Chaplaincy
CONTACT NAME: Charles Redden Butler Neto
EMAIL: charles.butler.333@gmail.com
WEBSITE: RISING SUN OUTREACH MINISTRY
Rising Sun Outreach Ministry is a multi-faith outreach connecting to Pagans of several traditions including Wiccans, Druids, Voudoun, Yoruba, Umbanda, Santeria, Christian and Jewish mystics, working in chaplaincy in hospital, hospice, prison, and related outreaches, including social service organizations and public activism. We reach out to caregivers with a word of welcome and seek to help them. We visit prisons, work with hospital counselors, and connect with local businesses.
MOUNT AIRY
VELA GROVE
CITY: Mount Airy
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Blue Star
CONTACT NAME: Teazel
WEBSITE: VELA GROVE
Vela is a Grove/Coven in the Blue Star Tradition. We are a teaching group with an emphasis on worshiping the Gods. Vela began in 2010 as a sponsored Grove. Vela regularly holds New Moon Esbats and Sabbats. We are currently accepting new students.
We serve the DC Metro Area, and welcome members from Northern VA, DC and Maryland.
Vela places an emphasis on grove learning with many classes available both in person and online for those who are dedicated. With Blue Star’s tradition of a laity/congregation, we realize that not everyone wants or is suited for initiation and clergy, and have created many classes for those who choose to stay as dedicants as well as those who choose to continue on the path towards initiation.
Please visit our website for more information. There is a form to fill out if you are interested in joining us.
ROCKVILLE
HEARTSONG COVEN
CITY: Rockville Area
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: AuraLea & Sassafras
EMAIL: ocheartsong@gmail.com
HeartSong Coven is a Traditional Gardnerian coven. We trace our lineage back to Gerald Gardner via the Long Island line.
We worship the Lady and the Lord through monthly Esbat rituals, and celebrate the eight Sabbats of the wheel.
The training group of HeartSong Coven is called Haven Grove. The Grove meets biweekly for esoteric discussion, training exercises, ritual, and socialization. There is never a fee, although members are asked to share in cakes, wine, and snacks. After the proverbial year and a day, trainees may ask for initiation into HeartSong Coven and Gardnerian Craft.
We are starting a new Outer Court in September, 2020 (half online, half in person, depending on the circumstances of the pandemic. Everyone's safety is our first priority.) At this time, we are accepting seekers on a case-by-case basis, due to the size of our upcoming Outer Court.
SILVER SPRING
FELLOWSHIP OF THE ANCIENT WHITE STAG / ASSEMBLY OF THE SACRED WHEEL
CITY: Silver Spring
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Wicca, Ceremonial Magick
CONTACT NAME: FAWS contact
EMAIL: asw.faws@gmail.com
WEBSITE: FAWS-ASW
The Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag (FAWS) is a coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel based in the northern Washington, D.C. suburbs.
Our emphasis is on self-development and connection with deity through guided meditations, pathworkings and embodiment of the divine. We are devoted to service – to the community, to the land, and to the divine. We follow a code of ethics, which includes the Wiccan Rede, a willingness to teach others, and the importance of honoring the Earth and its inhabitants.
In our circle, we celebrate the Wheel of the Year and include the teachings of the Eastern and Western traditions such as Qabala, astrology, Tarot, meditation, Shamanic journeying, divination, chant, and more.