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Coven Cycles

Just as the moon cycles, so do we. 

As every coven has some type of structure or degree system, so do we. We have chosen to name each phase of membership after the phases of the moon. Below you will find each phase defined and information about how each phase is reached.

New Moon

New Moon Members are our newest members.

 

This is the phase when our Core group gets to know each of our newest members. At first, anyone looking into Coven of the Sacred Moon will be "Coffeed." (That is our official coven term for sitting down with our new members at our favorite coffee shop for a meet and greet.)

 

“Coffee-ing” a new person gives us the chance to talk about what the coven is like and for a prospective member to describe themselves and what they are looking for within a group.

 

If we all agree to move forward, the New Moon phase will last about 3 to 6 months or more depending upon how long you have practiced, how long it takes you to complete the 101 classes, and how fast you want to move up within the coven. During this time a new member is invited to knowledge classes, crafty togetherness, Sabbats, or coffees & social events. New members will have time to meet all of our current Coven members, this allows everyone to get to know each other better.

Waxing Crescent

We also call this phase "Friends of the Coven."

 

At this level, members are free to visit the coven for events or classes when their time allows, or just come to Sabbats. This phase will last as long as you choose to remain a “friend of the coven”. (If you choose to join, become a more active member, or decide to leave, this will change what phase you will be in.)

 

It is also the time when one might choose a magickal / coven name or find your title within the group. This is also the time where you decide if you would like to pledge as a full member of the coven if you feel ready. You might also think about joining the Inner Magickal Circle.

 

We have several members that float between a few different groups, commit to camping at Camp Gaia, or going to festivals in other states. These people have usually have been practicing for many years and at times volunteer to teach a class once in a while.

Waxing Moon

This phase is when Coven members usually start working to be a full voting coven member. They are more active in this phase of our system. We usually ask if you wish to have a dedication ritual to become a full coven member.

 

If you do decide to dedicate to our coven, you will start to take a more active role in the Sabbats or Circles by calling a Quarter, God, or Goddess or having some speaking part in rituals.

 

A dedication ritual will be done once a year for those who have chosen to dedicate. This ritual is held on Samhain because our group was started on Samhain in 2014.

 

The time spent in this phase is completely up to the member. It usually depends upon how soon you feel you are ready to move up to other phases within the Coven.

Full Moon

Once you reach the Full Moon Member Phase a lot of things can take place. You will be asked to write or plan a Sabbat, maybe give a class if you wish.

 

You will also have voting rights on some items when we call for a vote from the entire coven. You will have a chance to take part in our more advanced classes.

 

You will also have the chance to write blogs or create your own path page for our website.

 

The time spent in this phase is completely up to the member as well. It usually depends upon how soon you feel you are ready to complete the steps required to become a member of the Inner Magickal Circle. Once you complete the steps you will move to that next phase.

Waning Moon

This Moon Phase is also called the "Inner Magickal Circle." This group is the one that gets together for spell working. We work closely with each other for large goal spells, personal healings, and high magickal workings.

 

This is not a group that everyone is required to join. There are certain requirements for this phase and it is a huge step in dedicating yourself to a magickal path for life.

 

After completing the tasks to join this group, you will then have full coven rights to vote on members who will later quest for this level and possible new members. You will be part of the “coffee-ing” process as well. You will also be required to vote on “problem members” if the core group decides that someone is no longer a fit for our group, if they have harmed someone, or if they project a negative image of our coven in any public manner including social media.

 

This is the highest level a coven member can reach. This is the true embodiment of a "Perfect Love & Perfect Trust" chosen family group.

Waning Crescent

This phase consists of the founding members of Coven of the Sacred Moon. We are the ones who, along with the Waning Moon members "coffee" our possible new people. We are the lead members of our coven. Two of us are the ones that currently teach all of our classes.

 

This group is the smallest and longest running group. We are sometimes seen as Parents of the Coven. This group consists of Liz-Ember and Ulfberht. The size of this group will not change unless one of us leaves the coven.

Dark of the Moon

Death is but the door to the next phase of spiritual growth.

 

Members who have entered the Dark of the Moon are those that we honor as historical members. We honor our ancestors within this moon phase.

 

Members of this Phase are:

Laura Jewels

Trisha Gill

Sage Nelson

Loretta "Boogie" Charlton

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