Solitary vs. Coven Practice

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The Right Practice For You
The question has been brought up on numerous occasions concerning the benefits of being a solitary pagan vs. a pagan in a coven? Which is best and which is preferred?

Your personal experiences should be considered as you make your choice which practice to take. Consider some of the pros and cons of each path. Research for yourself and about a group before you join. Then you'll be able to decide for yourself which is the better path for you. I hope the following ideas can aid you in your search.
A Solitary Practice
The Pros:
If you are a self starter, or you have a knack of learning and combining information through research, then the solitary path might be right for you. You are free to experience many new forms of rituals, practices, ceremonies and so on. All of which will provide you with unique information and understandings that you can mold into your own frame work of belief and practice. You are not bound by time and place to practice your magikal rituals or festivals. You are always the high priest or priestess and therefore you alone control all the aspects of your ceremonies.

The Cons:
There is a lot of research, trial and error that goes into being a solitary pagan practitioner. The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know. You have no one to share an experience with, and therefore you might lose an opportunity to discuss, clarify and expand on your understanding of the event. You also lose out on interactions with others who are more experienced than yourself. Again losing an opportunity to learn.

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