Coven number of persons involved may vary. Although some consider thirteen to be ideal (probably in deference to Murray's theories), any group of at least three can be a coven. A group of two is usually called a "working couple" (regardless of the sexes). Within the community, many believe that a coven larger than thirteen is unwieldy, citing unwieldy group dynamics and an unfair burden on the leadership. When a coven has grown too large to be manageable, it may split, or "hive". In Wicca, this may also occur when a newly made High Priest or High Priestess, also called 3rd
Whispering to Witches made an honorary member of the Dead-nettle Coven, which is a huge witchy honour. Cuthbert flies in with a newspaper for Joe that details that his father, Nick, has been found alive. Two wolves found him, and howled around him until he was saved: Dunkel and Fleck. Joe realises that Twiggy sent them to find him, and thanks her greatly for everything. The two exchange Christmas wishes, and their story ends. Whispering to Witches Whispering to Witches is British writer Anna Dale's first novel, published in 2004 by Bloomsbury Publishing. It is a magical mystery adventure intended for youngsters age