How to Meet Fellow Pagans

Meeting people who share your interests and beliefs is not always easy. It can be especially difficult when your belief system may seem a lot different than the majority. Pagans continue to "operate" a bit under the radar, but finding people who share the Pagan lifestyle and who are willing to discuss Pagan issues is easier than you think thanks to the Internet. Want to meet with fellow Pagans online or in your community? Here's how.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A computer with Internet access

How to Meet Fellow Pagans

1. Go to meetup.com and check out the Pagan entries. Here you'll find a world map with indicators of Pagan groups throughout the world as well as an easy zip code search for the Pagan community in your area. Whether you consider yourself a witch, a druid or a Pagan, you'll find a group that will meet your interests.

2. Get the Circle Guide to Pagan Groups published and distributed by circlesanctuary.org/guide. This is a great website that not only allows you to get the networking guide, but also highlights other Pagan interests and activities.

3. Go to a conference or gathering. There are usually gatherings around the solstice or full moons and you'll be able to find one in your area of the country and Canada. Conferences and gatherings are a great place to meet new people and get more information about the different aspects of the Pagan belief system so be sure to find one and arrange to attend this year.

4. Chat online with other Pagans. Nearly every internet provider has a "groups" page and you will be sure to find a Pagan chat or forum group just for you. You can find a list of such groups for Yahoo users at http://www.pagan.com/Groups. Chatting is an easy way to meet people and openly discuss your interests and dogma.

5. Go to myspace.com and do a search for other Pagans in their member search area. This is another great way to make new friends and share ideas! You will be sure to find someone to discuss Pagan issues with and maybe even attend a conference with!

Resources

• http://pagan.meetup.com/
• http://www.circlesanctuary.org/guide/
• http://www.torontopaganconference.com/web/wiapagan.htm
• http://www.pagan.com/Groups/