So to preface this, I don’t live in a “small town” now. I grew up in one. I now live outside of a big town. It would be the perfect location for a homestead, but not so much in support of a coven. So on top of all the terrible judgment of small town religious people, there is an utter lack of availability to purchase witch supplies. I know this is common worldwide but… Its just odd to me that not more is available.
I would love to open my own store. Selling all types of herbs and oils and candles…. The overhead and the demand just isnt as ‘there” as i would need it to be. And i struggle with finding and trusting retailers online. AAAAAND CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN Why the hell its so expensive?!?!?!?!?! Like holy rabies! guess maybe im just a stickler because im at the lovely toddler age where anything longer thana 30 minute drive is just a nightmare.
Limited Resources
So to dive more into that, there are a few little shops around me that are so amazing and I love but there are also some that are just pristine but SUPER far away. And by super i mean an hour or more and that’s just not even right. Half of the reason for me starting this ol’ blog is to help make more money to start supporting these shops more and maybe one day in the future open my own. I am currently looking into herbal and holistic studies so I can open my own little apothecary. I will say I’ve seen many under the guise of a “healthy habit” store and I feel like they are seriously missing out on some awesome customers with their advertising.
Online anymore has so much scam and fake stuff it honestly makes me sick. And its pushes this fake bullshit harder and makes it SO HARD for us honest little guys to really grow. I HATE so much that the social media in this world pushes for fake content. Just be real. That should sell more than anything. But who am I to make any changes? I’m just a ripple in the lake. Anywayyyyy… I’ve seen so many fake witchy kits, AI generated content, fake crystals, and insane prices on things that shouldn’t be that overpriced (so greedy witches). Our beliefs should not be this capitalized on. I understand expensive hand crafted items that take a lot of time and skill. I have great respect for artists. What I’m talking about is people sprinkling a little but of clove and oil on a candle and charging 36$ for it. Make witchy affordable again!!!! And don’t get me started on cute witchy outfits….
Sense of “Coven”
On top of that, rural towns are usually full of other religions. For me, its Baptist, Catholics, and TONS of Mennonites. I do mean Tons…. So this drives down the Witchy populous a lot. We are few and kind of hidden. Luckily I’m in the middle of nowhere surrounded by woods so I’m in a pretty amazing spot. We have a small stream that runs behind our house and large creek nearby with very powerful spiritual history (personal opinion).
This in turn though makes it difficult for any sort of “coven” type of practice nearby. No shade to the quiet witches. I just wish I had a little mini Coven. Start having regular group studies and potlucks and grow gardens together. That for sure is a lifelong dream. I also feel it would make it easier to obtain witchy items or get help picking out outfits. Gods know i cant make a witchy outfit to save my life but also there’s NO WHERE TO BUY ONE AROUND HERE!!!!!!And like I already said I really fear online shopping. Been burned to many times before.
I know online offers a lot of different community options to help bring us together but lets face it, as a mom of three I don’t have a whole lot of time to maintain online conversations with others or a long distance friendship. Ask my friends now haha….. I suck at responding. But i am quick to show up as long as either kids or invited or I’ve got a sitter.
I’ve always been an outsider to most groups. I grew up in religious small towns and didn’t fit in with my “goth” style and thoughts. Forget about mentioning witchcraft I’m Pretty sure i would have been burned at the stake…To this day my dad still doesn’t believe in it or think its real. He thinks its a joke. I have always craved a sense of group belonging. So I would desperately love a little coven. I do better when I have physical people around me versus online friendships.
Not having a coven though makes it hard to establish further roots in my opinion. It also makes it really hard to grow knowledge. There are so many fake practitioners out there its not even funny. And I don’t get that. What’s the point? It makes you look so dumb…. But anyway….. Can you imagine being able to go over to a friends house and trade little witchy herbal and crystal kits?!?!?! New books you’ve found? Shadow work margarita night? Book of Shadows Crafting night?! CMON!
In Short….
Everything’s too fucking far away and too goddamn expensive. I’m gonna need someone to help me start a little coven around here or get me used to driving more cause i need more friends to Step out of the Broom Closet with…..I may be super outgoing but I’m a horrible planner so hosting these types of events would be fun but super difficult for me. If this is something you would be interested please please please reach out and I will get with some business owners in nearby towns and see what we can get together! Thanks for following my crazy journey!
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