Forget book clubs where nobody finishes the novel. This Halloween, we're manifesting something a little more magical. Enter coven culture: the witchy friendship trend turning ordinary girls' nights into mystical gatherings filled with candlelight, tarot cards, moon rituals and a healthy amount of hexing rapists.
Whether you're a practising witch, a spiritual-curiosity girlie or simply someone who owns too many black dresses, starting a coven with your friends could be the ultimate autumn activity.
Think The Craft meets Sex and the City, with fewer Manhattan cocktails and considerably more crystals.
Here's how to create your own circle of sisterhood.
Find your witchy inner circle
First, assemble your coven. You don't need thirteen members, a haunted mansion or a blood oath to qualify.
Start with two or three friends who share your interest in spirituality, folklore, nature, or simply having an excuse to get together.
Your group doesn't have to follow one particular spiritual tradition, either. Some covens practise established forms of witchcraft, while others are informal friendship circles inspired by seasonal celebrations and mystical aesthetics.
The important thing is agreeing on what your coven means to everyone involved.
Create your own sacred space
Every coven needs a gathering spot. Transform your living room into a cosy witch's den with fairy lights, dark fabrics, autumn leaves and a few carefully placed candles.
You could meet at someone's house, explore a local woodland during daylight or take turns hosting themed evenings. If you're using candles, keep them away from decorations and never leave them unattended.
For extra atmosphere, create a shared playlist featuring gothic classics, ethereal pop and music that makes you feel like the mysterious woman in a Victorian ghost story.
Plan your monthly rituals
The fun begins when you establish traditions. Host a full-moon gathering, organise tarot-reading evenings or spend an afternoon making personalised spell jars using herbs, paper and decorative crystals.
You could also celebrate the changing seasons, learn about historical folklore or create vision boards focused on the lives you want to build.
Prefer something less mystical? Try journalling, meditation or a monthly friendship check-in. Your coven can be as spiritual or secular as you like.
Just remember that rituals should be voluntary, and nobody needs to spend money on expensive tools to participate.
Establish your coven code
Even the most magical friendships need boundaries. Agree that personal conversations stay private, nobody gets pressured into spiritual practices they don't believe in, and disagreements are handled respectfully.
Avoid treating tarot readings or rituals as substitutes for professional medical, financial or mental health advice. Your coven should empower its members, not make decisions for them.
Most importantly, make sure every gathering feels welcoming rather than competitive.
Make it a lifestyle
Coven culture doesn't have to end when Halloween decorations come down. Arrange seasonal dinners, exchange handmade gifts, explore local history or create a shared reading list of books about mythology and witchcraft.
Ultimately, starting a coven is about creating a space where friendship, creativity and curiosity can flourish.
You don't need supernatural powers, a black cat or an encyclopaedic knowledge of moon phases. All you need are friends who want to show up for one another.
Because the real magic? Having a circle of women who make you feel powerful, understood and just a little bit mysterious.
Written by VavaViolet Magazine’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Blackman
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