Be On Time
Punctuality is important within a coven. Arriving late can disrupt rituals, learning sessions, and the energy of the group. If you are unavoidably delayed have let the Elders know as soon as you are able. If you are persistently late you may be asked to leave a coven.
Phones & Devices
Phones should be silenced or turned off during gatherings, rituals, and learning sessions. We ask everyone to disconnect from the outside world and be fully present in the moment. If you have a genuine reason to keep your phone on, such as a sick relative, urgent family matter, or an important expected call, this is fine just inform a Coven Elder beforehand.
Bringing Guests
Never bring or invite anyone to a coven gathering, ritual, social, or event unless coven Elders have advised the event is open to non coven members. Members should be able to speak openly with their brothers and sisters under the protection of the Accord. The presence of non-members can prevent others from feeling safe enough to share honestly, bond deeply, or discuss spiritual matters freely.
Pagan Names
At all gatherings, meetings, rituals, events, and within group chats, pagan names should be respected and used. A pagan name is an acknowledgement of your spiritual self and respect to the journey you have walked. No one should abbreviate or alter another member’s pagan name unless permission has been given.
Learning Session Etiquette
Treat learning sessions with the same respect you would give to a classroom or professional meeting. Please try not to talk over others, interrupt speakers or hold side conversations during sessions. We want everyone to receive the greatest value from each session, and for every individual’s journey and voice to be respected.
Confidentiality & Trust
What happens within the coven stays within the coven. This principle is so important that it forms part of our Accord. Personal stories, magical workings, spiritual experiences, discussions, and private matters shared within the coven are confidential and must remain so. Trust is sacred.
Magical Anonymity & Social Media
Never share another member’s identity, coven membership, or magical practices without their explicit consent. Some members may not be publicly open about their spiritual path due to family, work, or personal reasons. This extends to social media and online spaces. Don’t post photographs, videos, or content featuring members in a witchcraft or spiritually identifiable setting without the clear consent of everyone involved. Consent given once does not mean consent forever.
Participate Sincerely
Engage with focus, sincerity, and intention. The motivation for your path must come from within yourself. Coven Elders freely give their personal time, energy, and experience to guide and support members and the coven. Time is a precious commodity that cannot be returned. We are all adults and should aim to make the running of the coven as smooth and respectful as possible. If a member is consistently disruptive, disrespectful, or not honouring their own journey, they will be asked to leave.
Ritual Tools, Equipment & Books of Shadows
Always ask permission before touching another’s ritual tools, magical items or Book of Shadows. Athames, wands, chalices, jewellery, books, and other magical tools often hold deep spiritual significance and personal energy. Explicit consent must always be given before handling them.
Respect Energetic Consent
Never direct energy, healing, blessings, spellwork, or magical workings toward another member without their permission. This applies spiritually as well as physically.
Coven Elders
Questions about learning and spiritual development are always and highly encouraged. However, challenges to decisions made by Coven Elders are not accepted. Elders may have information, sometimes personal, you are not aware of regarding particular situations or other members, and decisions are made with this in mind and the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of the entire coven. Because of this Coven Elders should not be expected to publicly justify every decision they make. If you do not trust the Elders of a coven to act in the best interests of you and the coven, then that is probably not the right coven for you.
Respecting the Space
Whether gathering in nature or in someone’s home, leave every space exactly as you found it, or better. Help prepare the space before rituals and gatherings and assist with cleaning afterwards. This is both basic courtesy and part of the pagan way.
Attendance & Communication
If you cannot attend a gathering, ritual, or learning session, or if you are going to be late, you must privately message a Coven Elder with as much notice as possible. This is basic courtesy. Rituals and sessions are often planned around specific numbers of participants, and preparations or purchases may have been made in advance.
Life happens, and sometimes your muggle life must take priority. If you need time away, you may, after discussion with your High Priest or High Priestess be granted a sabbatical. Sabbaticals are only available to members who have passed their Second Degree. However, if you are not on an approved sabbatical and your attendance falls below two thirds of gatherings and rituals (missing more than 33%), you may be asked to take a sabbatical or respectfully step away from the coven so that the limited space may be offered to someone able to participate fully.
Respect Sobriety
Recreational substances are stictly prohibited at all gatherings, rituals, and events.
Alcohol is prohibited at gatherings, rituals, and events unless explicitly permitted by the Coven Elders where in certain occasions, such as a camping trip or celebratory ritual where members are informed beforehand that moderate drinking is permitted.
You may not attend any coven gathering while intoxicated or under the influence of substances. Likewise, pressuring others to drink or partake in anything is completely unacceptable. We do not tolerate peer pressure, and no one should ever feel obligated to explain why they choose not to participate.