*Do they have allegiance to a specific set of deities? Are you required to take on those deities or may you retain your own?
I, personally, have an allegiance with my own Patron deities: the Great Father God Cernunnos, the Great Mother Goddess Cerridwen, and the Crone Goddess Hecate. However, I do not impose my personal Patron deities on members of this Coven. Whenever the need to invoke deities is present, the Coven will invoke the Ancient Ones. What individual Ancient God/Goddess each member has in mind is his/her own affair, as is the Patron deities to whom each have allegiance.
*Who is in charge?
As the High Priestess of this Coven, I am primarily in charge. However, this does not mean that I reign as Queen and members are my subjects. It means I keep an order of things. All members are strongly encouraged to participate in decisions made by this Coven as a whole.
*Is there an inner circle members have to work toward?
Members who already have experience with the Craft will be accepted into this Coven as full members. Novices will need to complete a training program before they are initiated to full membership. There is no degree system. Members of this Coven are either Full Members or Novices. There is no set amount of time for Novices, as they may progress at their own pace.
*Does membership in this coven require nudity?
Absolutely not. As I understand that not everyone is comfortable with nudity, I do not enforce this. Coven members use robes. What one wishes to wear or not wear beneath that robe is an individual choice.
*Does this coven practice or endorse the practice of sex for rituals, etc.?
Again, absolutely not. Even when celebrating such rituals as the Great Rite, they are enacted symbolically.
*If I choose to leave the coven, after I have joined, what does that entail?
If, for any reason, you choose to leave this Coven after you've become a Full Member, it is recommended that you notify the High Priestess of your intentions, so that they may be openly known. Depending on reason, you may maintain the friendships you have made within this Coven, and there's no reason to stay away from its Members. We would strongly prefer that you keep and stay bound to any secrecy vows you have taken while a Member of this Coven.
*Does this coven maintain an official Grimoire?
I have two Grimoires I work from. Full Members of this Coven may work from them, if they wish to do so. Novices are not permitted to work with the Grimoires until they become Full Members, for obvious reasons.
*What is the gender of the members of this coven?
Coven of the Grey accepts both male and female Members. In fact, it is strongly encouraged.
*How old does one have to be to join this coven?
Members, as well as Novices, must be at least 18 years of age. Minors are not accepted because of conflicts that may arise from their parents/guardians.
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Be Blessed!
HPS Rita