If it was me, I would gently call it to someone’s attention, but best to talk about such things early on (in my opinion) because the longer the behavior goes on, the harder to break it or break from it. But that’s just me.

Respect traditions and choice. Labels can hold significance. Unity doesnt have to erase diversity.

Actually, many cults start as groups of like-minded individuals. Lets not dismiss potential dangers.

Good questions Megan 🙂 First, you can do strong magic without being part of a group; circle or coven. That being said, I get the apprehension, anxiety or fear too. However, in a healthy group more can be done magically speaking and fosters/facilitates greater learning, or at least it should. And there is the matter of fellowship, healthy friendships and sharing energy. I always tell my coven if someone chooses to leave they do so with our blessings, no cursing, no hexing. We wish them well until they choose to behave like an enemy. I don’t know about you, but I have far better things to do with my time than focus on that. Good reasons to leave would be that person being on a different path, not being ready, and often life is happening and they need to handle life before engaging in a coven or circle.

🙂 Thank you, yes – many are not aware of what they may be getting into. Look before you leap, get to know people well before making decisions with consequences. Blessings.