Since the beginning of my Pagan journey, I found myself drawn to several Roman deities, and Roman mythology in general. It made sense to me; I am Italian, and have always been proud of my heritage. But being the Italian witch surrounded by mostly Wiccans and Celtic Pagans has not been that easy.
I’ve been invited to join study groups. I’ve been invited to join covens. I’ve participated, and over the years it’s became painfully clear that my Roman world will not fit into the Wheel of the Year. I want to study with people who revere the gods I revere, celebrate the holidays I celebrate, or I’d rather practice alone.
It got me thinking. I want to start an online Strega group, but I want it to include all types of Strega, not just Grimassi Strega or family line Strega. Those two would be included too, but I also want to include the Benedicaria and Roman Paganism, etc.
Most groups I come across for Strega are either in Italian (which sadly I don’t know yet), are offline in a geographical area I’m not local to, or are online only, and it’s not enough for me.
What if I started a community that was organized online, but we’d have meetups via webcam, like via Google Hangouts / Google Plus (free accounts, anyone can have one.) We could do anything the member base is looking for – study group, social group, discussion group, book club, ritual, etc.
I figure I can’t be the sole Strega out there who feels they’d rather worship alone than worship with the wrong group. I can’t be the only one who gets excited when someone says they’re a Roman Pagan or a Strega, and then worships the Wheel. (Can someone please tell me what the Hell Ostara has to do with Strega? Anyone!? Grrr)
I want to bring us all together, and together, we can compare notes and start our own groups. I have many ideas, and I’m hoping to hear more. Who knows, many of us may have other Strega nearby they didn’t even know about.
I am going to take this slow, though. We’ll start with events via Google Hangouts or Skype or what have you, and we’ll make a facebook group.
If it’s meant to be, you’ll find me. May the goddess Diana assist the right people in their search. Diana, may this group be as blessed as you are loved!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495878670680615
It is done. 🙂
