Cyber Covens

[Mariposa De La Luna]

In the Pagan Internet Conferance post there is a link to it and past transcripts of the event.

After reading the transcript on Cyber Covens I think we may have one, or at least an information circle, right here!

Covens are groups of people who help one another, learn together, grow together and stay connected to each other. OK that isn't everything, but if we had regular rituals and circles, we could probably consider ourselves one, a rather open one.

I'd like to hear from people who are in covens and what a coven really is. What are the elements needed/shared in covens. Is it possible to have those same experiences online? Is there a problem when there are so many in the group? its not like we need one place to meet. Should there be a leader or head teacher?

It also mentions a stable group develops its own shared knowledge base and ways of doing things. i know we are not a very stable group but are we already developing these? The people who are online and active here more often are the ones sort of molding this group. We already have some unsaid rules like greeting new comers and we don't take kindly to predators.

Anyways I thought it was an interesting idea and wanted to know how others feel.

[Vinga]

I don't know much about covens, but I read somewhere (possibly somewhere on these boards even) that a coven has 13 members, if it's a group larger than 13 it's called a Grove. Now don't quote me on that :p but that's what I read.

[Elaine]

I don't know much about covens either...but I was wondering just the other day if that is possible....I'm interested to know if it would work!!

[Elaine]

I was looking at the website for the conference and in the transcripts the 2nd conference ...it talks about cyber covens and how they work.....the person giving the speech also says that their coven has had up to 100 members....so it's possible with a large group such as ours.....thoughts????

(I apologise if I don't make much sence tonight...I'm really tired!!) :D

[*ULA*]

Originally posted by Vinga
I don't know much about covens, but I read somewhere (possibly somewhere on these boards even) that a coven has 13 members, if it's a group larger than 13 it's called a Grove. Now don't quote me on that :p but that's what I read.

What about one with 600? ;)

I've always been amazed at how tight internet boards and groups can become. Scary almost :).

Like how many of you are really 600-lb. hairy opera-singing weekend-bikers?

Yeah, yeah... :)