There are two parts to your question: (1) how can I find other magicians to work with and hang out with, and (2) how can I make sure they're people I want to work with?
As for the first, I'd suggest (i) posting on magic-related Internet websites (as you've done here), (ii) emailing (in a friendly and non-pushy manner) people from those sites who seem to share your interests and live in your area, (iii) putting notices (for an occult study group, or whatever it is you're planning) up on bulletin boards in places magically-inclined people are likely to go (occult bookstores, yoga studios, student centers, etc.), or in local periodicals magically-inclined people are likely to read (like the local alternative paper) (iv) chatting with people at the local occult bookstore, yoga studio, etc., and (v) going to occult or quasi-occult events (moots, festivals, Renaissance fairs, etc.), if any, in the area.
As for the second, you might want to do what musicians hunting for bandmates often do -- list your influences. If you say you're into Crowley and Phil Hine, for example, you're probably less likely to get Silver Ravenwolf fans. The art or illustrations you use (if any) can say a lot about your tastes, too, and can narrow the field a bit. (Hello Kitty probably won't attract many Satanists.) And to discourage Ipsissimi and Stan's goth pals from South Park, you also might want to say that a sense of humor is a must.
Good luck! |
