FIND COVENS, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
A Networking Resource for Finding Covens, Pagans,
Spiritual Groups or Like-Minded Individuals in New York
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 New York!
BOLIVAR
SYLVAN SHADOWS CIRCLE
CITY: Bolivar
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Blended
CONTACT NAME: Christian
EMAIL: chizica@gmail.com
We are an open Circle that celebrates the Sabbats together. All the members come from different backgrounds, Wicca/Druid/Native American/Stregha/Eclectic....etc.
We do have a Facebook group that is used to announce the celebration dates. Everyone and anyone who wants a safe, fun place to celebrate their beliefs with likeminded is welcome.
BRONXVILLE
HEARTH OF THE WOODE
CITY: Bronxville
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid
CONTACT NAME: Ciaran Woode and Aaliyah Woode
EMAIL: ciaran.woode@gmail.com
UPDATED: 4/18/2022
The Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (CTG) is a tradition which stems from the hereditary family lore of Lady Gwen (Gwynne) Thompson (1928-1986) and subsequent research and writings of Edmund M. Buczynski (Lord Gwydion) (1947-1989), founder of the Brooklyn Heights Coven with Lady Vivienne. The Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid is based upon two textual sources. The first source is the Book of Shadows and other teachings of the New York Welsh Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (NYWTG or "Welsh Tradition"), as founded by Lord Gwydion. The second source is the Book of Shadows and other teachings of the Welsh Rite Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (WRTG), as founded by Lord Gwion.
Our coven is about self-transformation through a relationship with nature following the cycles of the Moon and honoring the Goddess and God at the Sabbats. We celebrate our connection to the Gods and nature with teachings of the Celtic Traditional Gwyddonaid and lessons of nature lore. Most of all initiates become part of our coven family. Practicing in an environment of love and trust is very important to us. Our mythological pantheon is derived from Celtic and Welsh folklore.
Hearth of the Woode is a newly hived coven that is open to all sincere seekers.We do not discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. We are located close by the Metro North train that is a 35 minutes trip from the City therefore we are quite accessible to all in the Tri-State area. Please email us at ciaran.woode@gmail.com and ctglashette@gmail.com for further inquiry.
RIVERWOOD COVEN
CITY: Bronxville
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: Stream and Ciaran
EMAIL: riverwoodcoven369@gmail.com
UPDATED: 9/6/2022
RiverWood Coven is Gardnerian coven that is open to seekers who are looking to practice witchcraft in a structured manner. We are open to all seekers regardless of race, gender expression, sexuality, etc (We welcome everyone however we do not welcome ignorance within our coven). We teach the mysteries as was passed down by our uplines (if you need a vouch , we can provide those for you). We prefer seekers to have prior knowledge of witchcraft before contacting us however we are open to seekers of all levels. Please research Gardnerian Wicca before reaching out to us. Serious seekers and 18+ need only apply. We are located in Westchester County right off the Metro North line so we are accessible to all in the tri-state area. May the Gods guide you on your Journey! Blessed be, Stream and Ciaran
BUFFALO
DIVINATION STATION
CITY: Buffalo
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Divination Fire Witch
CONTACT NAME: Liz Whitacre
EMAIL: DivinationStationTarot@gmail.com
WEBSITE: DIVINATION STATION
I am Liz Whitacre and I run a group in Buffalo, NY. We focus on all forms of divination, herb magick, and crystals. We are intersectional and open to all paths. So far we have round table meet ups and creative nights.
NOCTURAL FLAME COVEN
CITY: Buffalo
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Spiritual path
CONTACT NAME: Rev. Marvin E. Carter
EMAIL: marvincarter292@gmail.com
UPDATED: 9/18/2023
Nocturnal Flame Coven is a coven of the Nocturnal Goddess and Gods of the underworld . With many different paths from dark till light and vampiric.
EAST MEADOW
LONG ISLAND LATINA WITCHES AND ART
CITY: East Meadow
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Sharon
EMAIL: genaosharon@gmail.com
UPDATED: 9/11/2023
Safe space for all witches and spiritual people to get together and discuss knowledge and our craft.
HUNTINGTON
LONG ISLAND BELTAINE
CITY: Huntington
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Varied
CONTACT NAME: Melissa
EMAIL: longislandbeltaine@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.longislandbeltaine.org
Hello! We run the Long Island Beltaine festival, the Samhain Ball and the Yule Krampus event! We also promote other group events, meet ups, and gatherings. We have a page and group on Facebook to keep up to date on things going on!
NEW YORK CITY
CONGREGATION OF THE LAMP OF INVISIBLE LIGHT
CITY: New York City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Thelema / Ceremonial Magic
CONTACT NAME: Juan
WEBSITE: https://congregationlil.org/
UPDATED: 5/16/2022
The Congregation of the Lamp of Invisible Light is a cabalistic and hermetic fraternity for all people interested in the spirituality of the New Aeon as expounded by the poet, magician and initiate Aleister Crowley. The main ritual and techniques have their origin in the dark arcanum of the ages.
The purpose of the Congregation is to spread the Light and to keep this light shining for any seeker that would like to partake of it. The ritual and service is offered to the public in general.
COVEN OF THE SECOND STAR
CITY: New York City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: The Gala Tradition of Witchcraft - Wicca
CONTACT NAME: Nick
EMAIL: covenofthesecondstar@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://uncrossingyourroads.teachable.com/
UPDATED: 4/26/2021
We are a Coven of gay and bisexual male witches based in New York City of the Gala Tradition of Witchcraft. We seek to provide a community for gay cisgender men to study and explore the Male Mysteries in their witchcraft practice. We also help gay men recall and reclaim their spiritual significance and how to navigate their power in a modern society.
We celebrate and nurture one's personal evolution as they walk their path. We celebrate the significance of each individual and how their presence contributes, informs and improves the Coven as a whole, and in turn, further enriches their own lives.
We provide gay and bisexual men a place to learn and/or deepen their practice within a 3-degree initiatory Wiccan Tradition. Blessed be
POLYHYMNIA COVEN
CITY: New York City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: Rich Wandel
EMAIL: Rwandel@earthlink.net
We are a Gardnerian Coven in Queens, New York City. We specialize in the training of Wiccan priestesses and priests. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, or sexual orientation.
TEMENOS OPHIUCHUS - MINOAN BROTHERHOOD
CITY: New York City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Minoan Brotherhood
CONTACT NAME: Damon Stang
EMAIL: Revertstar@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://minoan-brotherhood.org
UPDATED: 9/12/2023
The Minoan Brotherhood is a men's initiatory tradition of the Craft celebrating Life, Men Loving Men, and Magic in a primarily Cretan context, also including some Aegean and Ancient Near Eastern mythology. We are a mystery tradition employing three degrees of Initiation and Elevation that serve to mark varying levels of responsibility and involvement with the Mysteries. Our Covens are called Groves, and are run by a Minos of the 3rd Degree, occasionally in partnership with a Server and/or Kouros. Membership is by initiation, and we trace our lineage back to Eddie Buczynski (Lord Gwydion). After the 3rd degree, an individual is empowered to assume the role of Minos of a new Grove. Groves function autonomously within the framework of the Laws of the Tradition. Currently open to seekers of ages 21 +
TEMPLE OF HECATE, INC
CITY: New York CIty
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Hecatean Wicca
CONTACT NAME: Lady Thalestris
EMAIL: info@Hecate.NYC
WEBSITE: TEMPLE OF HECATE
Conceived by High Priestess Laurie Bizzarro, and founded July 28, 2014, The Temple of Hecate, Inc. was the first incorporated Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hecate in New York State.
Our mission is to create a dedicated Temple to Our Goddess that rivals the grandest cathedral and can be accessed by the Pagan and Witch community 24 hours a day/7 days a week. We are here and open to All who wish to worship, whether alone or collectively, in a sacred space devoted to Our Great Mother.
While the temple is under construction, The Priesthood will continue to hold rituals to enable the New York City community to gather together in worship. We Honor and welcome any and all traditions who wish to use the space and join with others in the name of HECATE.
QUEENS COVEN
CITY: New York City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: Mario Pabon
EMAIL: mapabon@gmail.com
Traditional Gardnerian coven in New York City. "Traditional" does not mean "conservative". We welcome people of all walks of life, but you must be openly accepting of LGBTQ, racial, and sexual equal rights.
We will not tolerate sexism, racism, ageism, nor all other bigotry of any form. We meet in Queens twice a month, but have coven members from all over the city. We train witches who are also priestesses and priests, and as such, we expect you to be able to meet the standards of what those titles imply.
Please note that attendance and training does not guarantee initiation, nor contacting us guarantee we will accept you as a pre-initate student. As much as you are trying to find the right fit for you, we are doing the same. After contacting via e-mail we will schedule an in person interview if we are currently accepting students.
We look forward to welcoming you back.
NYACK
ACORN GARDEN
CITY: Nyack
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: William Seligman
EMAIL: acorn.garden@gmail.com
WEBSITE: ACORN GARDEN
UPDATED: 8/24/2023
Acorn Garden Grove meets primarily in Nyack, New York, USA. This is in Rockland County, within a reasonable driving distance of Westchester and Orange Counties in New York, and Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey.
Acorn Garden has taught Gardnerian Witchcraft for over twenty years. The teacher is a 3* Gardnerian Initiate. We're currently accepting seekers who are interested in the eventual goal of becoming a priestess or a priest of the Wicca.
Those without a sense of ethics or a sense of humor need not apply. Also, there are cats and occasional puppies.
We welcome all regardless of gender identity, sexual preference, or relationship style.
For more information, some definitions, a book list, and a contact link, please visit our web site at https://acorn.garden.
PLATTSBURGH
NORTHERN TIER PAGANS
CITY: Plattsburgh
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: General Paganism
CONTACT NAME: Sean Brace
EMAIL: Mhistyscoventree@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
We are a Facebook based group generally covering the Northern Counties of New York (Clinton, Essex, Franklin. But we do not limit members to just these areas). We are looking to bring more people out of their 'broom closets', to share there stories and learn from all those surrounding them! We do have dreams of hosting events to raise awareness and equality in the community!
POTSDAM
TEMPLE OF BABALON RISING
CITY: Potsdam
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Thelema
CONTACT NAME: Kathy Wilcox
EMAIL: mawkey@gmail.com
WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
We are forming a new, independent Thelemic temple and healing arts space open to practitioners of all disciplines who believe in the Law. We will be having workshops in yoga, aromatherapy, reiki, tarot, Kaballah and other topics once the space is complete.
ROCHESTER
COVEN ROCHESTER
CITY: Rochester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Initiatory, Celebratory, Teaching
CONTACT NAME: Magister
EMAIL: covenrochester@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://covenrochester.dreamwidth.org/
UPDATED: 4/25/2022
Gardnerian/Alexandrian lineage, with training and influences from the Old Craft. Our focus is on preserving old knowledge and skills, divination, and healing. We meet once per month, with four monthly meetings being the traditional Grand Sabbats (Candlemas, Beltane, Lammas, and Hallows), and the other monthly meetings being lunar Esbats. Accepting new members. Please feel free to inquire by email.
DAUGHTERS OF GAIA NAOS
CITY: Rochester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Wiccan
CONTACT NAME: Shelly
EMAIL: DaughtersOfGaiaNaos@gmail.com
WEBSITE: DAUGHTERS OF GAIA NAOS
We are a Wiccan Coven designed for self-identified women members to become clearer representatives of the power and the beauty of the Old Ways, in service to the Gods, the People, and the Earth. To serve our sisters everywhere for, when one suffers, we all suffer. When one is oppressed, we all are oppressed. When we support each other in sisterhood, we nourish our beloved patron Goddess Gaia.
RIT PAGAN COMMUNITY
CITY: Rochester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Pagan
CONTACT NAME: Rauncie Ryan RIT Pagan Chaplain
EMAIL: Goddessphoenixmedusa@gmail.com
UPDATED: 11/19/2020
The RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) Pagan Community is led by Chaplain and High Priestess Rauncie Ryan. Rauncie has been a practicing High Priestess for over 20 years. She is also the High Priestess for the Sisters of Medusa. Rituals for the full moons and holidays are offered throughout the school year. Rituals are open to RIT students, faculty, staff and members of the Rochester and surrounding communities. In addition, Rauncie is available for spiritual advise, guidance, handfastings, legal weddings, funerals and other life passage rituals.
ROYAL ORDER OF THE DANCING WITCHES
CITY: Rochester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Fusion of Different Traditions
CONTACT NAME: Leticia
EMAIL: dancingcrownsusa@gmail.com
WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
UPDATED: 11/20/2020
This Coven has not officially started yet. However we would like to know how many are interested in joining. We will have music and dance as part of some events during the year and we will also do The World's Witches Dance every year!
SISTERS OF MEDUSA
CITY: Rochester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Crone Circle
CONTACT NAME: Rauncie
EMAIL: Goddessphoenixmedusa@gmail.com
UPDATED: 11/19/2020
We hold open community rituals for holidays. Contact us to attend. We also offer online rituals. Our inner circle is for experienced crones who wish to join with others for practice and ritual.
SMITHTOWN
LONG ISLAND PAGAN ALLIANCE
CITY: Smithtown
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic Paganism
CONTACT NAME: Serene Beans
EMAIL: lipaganalliance@gmail.com
WEBSITE: FACEBOOK
UPDATED: 2/22/2022
To my fellow pagans and for the curious, I present to you a sacred online place to offer advice, teachings, rituals, celebrations and support for all. We will create events during specific times of the year as well as meet and greet events, both online and in person. There is no initiation, there is no set path here. We dedicate our time to create a safe and friendly environment so others can grow in a loving community without the threat of gatekeeping, toxic people, cults, ect. and offer services and assistance so your desires come to life. That is our mission. Please come and share your thoughts, experiences, and questions. Our members are here to help give insight. This group is LQBTQ+ friendly and accepts all types of paths, as long as you do no harm, you are welcome.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
HELLENIC POLYTHEISTS OF LONG ISLAND
CITY: Suffolk County
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Hellenic polytheism
CONTACT NAME: Tess
EMAIL: theresa.e.robertson"at"gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://meetu.ps/c/51NDg/4ddbF/d
UPDATED: 1/10/2023
We are an open group dedicated to putting on public rituals to honor the gods of the ancient Greeks. Our focus is on worship and rituals to build relationships and attune with deities. We draw from ancient sources, while recognizing both that there was variability in ancient practice and that we live in the modern world and sometimes creativity is necessary. Anyone of good will is welcome at our rituals!
NATURIAN
CITY: Suffolk County
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Nature spiritualist/wiccan
CONTACT NAME: Colette Bellaluna
EMAIL: bellalunaz888@gmail.com
UPDATED: 1/23/2023
The Naturian Way is a eclectic path dedicated to service to self and service to others drawing on Our Wiccan background and merging with the spiritually of the Aquarian Age. A open Tribe mentality no leaders all participate to the ebb and flow of the seasons and our love of the goddess thru ritual song feasting and fun. We observe the 8 sabbath of Wicca with ritual intention and fun. We meet at private houses and a lot outdoors at the local campground. The Naturian Way facilitator Lady Bella Luna has been public practicing magic with Long Island Betaine since 2001. Blessed Be all.
PAUMANOK ISLAND PROTOGROVE OF ADF
CITY: Suffolk County
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF)
CONTACT NAME: Tess
EMAIL: theresa.e.robertson"at"gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://meetu.ps/c/3pYh4/4ddbF/d
UPDATED: 1/10/2023
Welcome! Greetings in the bounty of the Earth Mother, the blessings of the Gods, and the Way of the Wise. We are the Paumanok Island Protogrove of ADF, based in Long Island, NY. ADF (Ar nDraiocht Fein: A Druid Fellowship) is an international fellowship devoted to creating a public tradition of Neopagan Druidism. We hold open, public rituals for the 8 High Days every year, as well as gathering for additional rituals, to host classes, to meet in fellowship, to participate in charity events, and to support our community. Rituals and other events are usually held in the Huntington, Long Island area (on the Nassau/Suffolk county border), but are sometimes further east. All people of good will are welcome! The Protogrove mainly follows the Norse tradition. However, any given ritual may draw from a different Indo-European culture (including Celtic, Roman, Greek, Vedic, Slavic, etc.). Check event descriptions for more details!
WESTCHESTER
HERMETIC CIRCLE
CITY: Westchester
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: New Thought
CONTACT NAME: Group Secretary
WEBSITE: https://hermeticcircle.org/
UPDATED: 8/21/2023
Located in Westchester New York, the Hermetic Circle is a gathering of thinkers, magicians, poets, and artists, interested in exploring a shared praxis of remembering together. It is as this, as new-old friends, that we come together to explore the mysteries of remembering. The aim of our Hermetic Circle is to provide a safe space to explore the idea of absolute self, to remember and create an identity beyond self. This concept is explored through the idea that there is nothing to learn, only to remember. Awakening the memory through nostalgia and synchronicity, through the exploration of remote viewing, astral projection, the light body and ceremonial magic.