Many Traditions. Shared Purpose.
The International Pagan Society seeks to foster a pluralistic, decentralized community where diverse Pagan, occult, esoteric, and mystic traditions can connect without surrendering their identity, autonomy, or distinctive practices.
IPS community directories, local-circle resources, chapter guidance, and participation channels are currently in development.Verified opportunities will be published as appropriate systems and safeguards become available.
Connection Without Central Control
These are the principles we intend to build future community structure around — not a record of an already-operating governance system.
Local and Community Autonomy
Communities that connect with IPS keep full authority over their own leadership, rituals, and internal decisions.
Non-Hierarchical Fellowship
IPS does not sit above communities as a governing authority. Connection is meant to be voluntary and transparent, not a chain of command.
Cultural Integrity Without Dogma
No single community or tradition speaks for every Pagan, occult, esoteric, or mystic path, and participation should never require surrendering spiritual identity.
Organizational connection to IPS does not grant the Society authority over a community's rituals, lineages, beliefs, or leadership. IPS does not impose a universal theology, and no single community speaks for every tradition it hopes to serve. Any future collaboration is meant to be voluntary and transparent.
What We Expect in Any Shared Space
These expectations apply to any current or future space connected to IPS.
- Dignity
- Consent
- Non-discrimination
- Non-coercion
- Honest representation
- Respect for cultural boundaries
- Responsible privacy
- No harassment or exploitation
- No false lineage or authority claims
- No retaliation
These standards are described in more detail in ourCommunity Guidelines & SafetyandCode of Ethicspages.
A Global and Locally Rooted Outlook
Future community development may be globally connected while remaining responsive to local context. What works in one place may not fit another, and future community spaces should be shaped with that in mind — including local:
- Cultures
- Laws
- Languages
- Ecosystems
- Accessibility needs
- Religious contexts
- Community priorities
We do not display region counts, existing community totals, named regional networks, or maps implying operational coverage, because no such network currently exists. IPS does not currently maintain regional offices or a headquarters for community operations.
Possible Future Formats for Community
These are possible future formats for community connection — not existing IPS communities, groups, or chapters.
What a Future Community Gathering Could Look Like
This is a hypothetical illustration of how a future gathering might be run responsibly. It does not describe a real event IPS has held.
- Clear purpose
- Voluntary participation
- Respectful facilitation
- Accessibility considerations
- Consent around photography and recording
- Respect for differing traditions
- Clear safety expectations
- No pressure to perform rituals or disclose beliefs
- Responsible use of the gathering space
Pathways We Hope to Open
Verified opportunities and routes will be published here as systems become available. Local Community links to our developing Local Circles page; the remaining pathways are not active yet.
Local Community
In-person connection rooted in a specific place and its own local context. Read about the developing Local Circles framework.
Online Community
Future digital spaces for connection that don't depend on geography.
Educational Gatherings
Future public events focused on learning and shared discussion.
Solitary-Practitioner Connection
Future ways for practitioners without a local group to still feel connected.
Commitments We Hold Future Participation To
These are high-level commitments, not a formal accreditation, inspection, vetting, or sanctions system.
- No exploitation
- No coercive recruitment
- No guaranteed spiritual authority
- No financial manipulation
- No sexual harassment
- No discrimination
- No cultural misrepresentation
- Appropriate boundaries involving minors and vulnerable adults
- Respect for local laws and venue rules
- Environmental care
Ethical Livelihood and Community
Ethical, transparent livelihood is compatible with IPS's community principles — it is exploitation that is not.
- Ethical livelihood is compatible with IPS principles
- Pricing should be transparent
- Credentials should be represented honestly
- No guaranteed supernatural outcomes
- No fear-based selling
- No coercive initiation fees
- No exploitation of vulnerable people
- Paid relationships should be disclosed
Immediate Safety
IPS is not an emergency service or law-enforcement agency. If someone is in immediate danger, contact the appropriate local emergency services or relevant authorities.
What May Come Next
- A verified directory
- Local-circle guidance
- Chapter-development resources
- Community-host standards
- Participation information
These tools will be introduced only after appropriate legal, privacy, safeguarding, and operational review — not on a set timeline.
What You Can Do Today
Help Build a Community Worth Belonging To
Your support helps IPS grow into an organization capable of developing thoughtful, safe community structures over time.