8 Simple Ways to Make NEW Witch Friends Without Joining a Coven

The majority of witches in modern times are what we call solitary witches. This means we practice our craft alone. And most of us like it that way. No dogma. No rules. And there’s no one to tell us how to live our lives or how to practice our craft. BUT just because we prefer to practice alone doesn’t mean we don’t want to be alone all of the time. In fact, many of us look for kindred spirits – witch friends who share a love for magick and spirituality just like us. So without further adieu, here are 7 simple ways to make new witch friends!

What is a Witch Friend?

I think this question is pretty easy to answer. What is a witch friend, exactly? I consider a witch friend as a person of whom you befriend and develop a strong bond with who also happens to be a witch, pagan, healer, or some other kind of magical practitioner. They don’t have to call themselves a “witch” to still be a close friend to the witch. For example, I have a best friend who isn’t a witch but who is interested in spirituality and the supernatural. She might not cast spells and talk to gods, but she goes on ghost hunts with me, sacred trips to pagan sites, and is always there for me. As long as your friends are open to who you are as a person, that’s what matters in the long run.

But if you’re hoping to make friends who also call themselves witches or magic practitioners, here are a few ways to do that:

Ways to Make Witch Friends and Being Safe

A word to the wise: just because someone calls themselves a witch and even though you might meet them in an unassuming place, doesn’t mean they have your best interest at heart. I hate to say it, but there are bad people out there. And some hide under the guise of different religions in order to prey on the vulnerable or compassionate. Please, under no circumstances, allow your guard to be let down completely if you are seeing red flags…even with someone who claims to be a “witch friend”. If your intuition and your guides are telling you this person isn’t good, listen! That being said, I truly believe most people are good at heart and looking for friends.

1. Metaphysical Workshops

I’m not going to tell you to start searching for a coven to make new witch friends. You don’t need to join a coven to find witches of like mind. One great way to connect with magical witchy folks is to frequent local metaphysical shops – particularly, go to a metaphysical workshop or class. Most metaphysical shops offer classes on Reiki, crystals, meditation, tarot, and even things like candle magic, etc. Other shops that offer classes are hispanic botanicas, witch shops, and hoodoo shops. Google what’s closest to you and check it out!

2. Drum Circles

In most urban and suburban areas, people put on what’s called a drum circle. Seems like a super hippie-dippie thing to do, but hey, guess what? Lots of hippies are into magick and spirituality, and I know quite a few witches who go to drum circles on the regular. If you don’t meet new witch friends, you’ll at least get outside and have a groovy time! Google it or search for an event on FaceBook in your local area. Be aware there are some strange individuals who hang at drum circles…it just depends on your kind of strange!

3. Online Witch Friends

I know. I know. We are always warned against meeting people online. It’s dangerous. It’s weird, we hear. BUT I have to be honest, a couple of my closest witchy friends (of 10 years+) were met online. Obviously be careful when meeting someone from the internet. Don’t meet them in a private place. Always meet in public and it’s best to take another friend with you to weed out the weirdos. But the great thing about online witchy groups is that you find people who already share your interest in the craft and may be willing to make new witch friends, too!

4. Put Yourself Out There

The thing about making new witch friends is that you have to step out of your comfort zone. You have to put yourself out there, if just a little bit. If you never leave your house, how do you expect to make a new witch friend? If you never talk about magick or spirituality with anyone you meet, how will you ever know they are into the same things as you? I’m not saying to go screaming from the rooftops that you’re a witch looking for a bestie, but if someone’s talking about astrology, and they seem to have your vibe, why not engage them?

5. Events with Common Witchy Interests

Think about events that other witches might attend and go to them. Some examples include: concerts/music festivals, art conventions and fairs, psychic fairs, Celtic and Renaissance festivals, Yoga classes, herb walks, tree and plant fairs, etc. Again, you have to put yourself out there to meet new witches – just like with meeting anyone new.

6. New Witch Friend Spells

If you want to give your intention a little push in the right direction, in addition to trying the above, cast a new witch friend spell. The most effective new witch spells (in my opinion) involve candle magick and spell bags. Candle magick is powerful and puts your intent out into the universe quickly. BUT spell bags are helpful because you can carry them with you while attending events to draw a new friend to you. Be clear with your intention that you’re looking for a new witch friend who’s in it for the long haul, who will be a true and authentic friend, etc.

7. Ask Other Friends if They Have Witch Friends!

If all else fails, ask your friends if they know anyone who has similar interests to you. You’ll be surprised who they already know. And this way, your new witch friend will be someone your current friends already know, so you’ll have to do less creeper-screening. Usually. And hey, if you can’t find any new witchy friends, you always have us!

8. Friendship Spells

I’m not against casting spells to draw more friends to yourself. This is close to casting a love spell that “draws” people to you. Just make sure when you cast this friendship spell that you’re very specific what kind of witch friend you’d like to have in your life. If you don’t specify, you may draw the wrong kinds of people into your life and then have a hard time un-doing the spell. We are looking for new witch friends, not crazy clingers, right? So specify in your spell what kind of friend you’d like and that it be for the best of all involved.