Okay, so I’ve been super curious about the whole witchy vibe in Salem, Oregon. Not that Salem, the one in Massachusetts with all the history, but the one out West. I decided to do a little digging and, well, see what I could find out firsthand.
My Salem, Oregon Witchcraft Expedition
First, I hit up Google. Seriously, what didn’t I used to do before Google? I typed in “Salem Oregon witchcraft” and “wiccan groups Salem Oregon,” stuff like that. I found some interesting tidbits, mentions of a few shops and some online groups, but nothing super concrete.
So, I decided to just go. It’s not a super long drive from where I am, so I figured, why not? I packed a bag, grabbed my camera (gotta document everything, right?), and headed out.
Once I got to Salem, I started by just walking around downtown. I was hoping to stumble upon some cool, mystical-looking shops. I did find a couple of places that sold crystals, incense, and books on alternative spirituality. I went inside, browsed around, and chatted with the shopkeepers. They were really friendly and helpful, but mostly focused on general New Age stuff, not necessarily “witchcraft” specifically.
I asked one of the shop owners if they knew of any local Wiccan groups or open circles. They gave me a few names of people to contact, but warned me that many groups are pretty private. Fair enough.
Feeling a little stuck, I decided to try a different approach. I remembered seeing some online forums mentioning local events, so I pulled out my phone and started searching again. I found a listing for a “metaphysical fair” happening that weekend at the state fairgrounds! Score!
The fair was… interesting. There were lots of vendors selling crystals, tarot cards, handmade jewelry, and other crafty things. I talked to a few people who identified as Wiccan or Pagan, and they were super welcoming. I even got my tarot cards read (pretty accurate, I must say!).
- I learned that there’s definitely a spiritual community in Salem, but it’s not as outwardly “witchy” as I might have expected.
- It’s more about a general openness to alternative beliefs and practices.
- I realized that “witchcraft” can mean different things to different people, and it’s not always about spells and potions.
- I picked up, the community are friendly and welcoming, and willing to teach.
Overall, my Salem, Oregon, witchcraft adventure was a success! I didn’t find any secret covens meeting in the woods, but I did connect with some cool people and learned a lot about the local spiritual scene. It was a good reminder that sometimes the most interesting discoveries are made when you just show up and explore.
